Courage and Leadership
…it’s what our kids need!
Show your support for Nevada’s public schools
Stand up with your fellow educators and friends of education and let your voice be heard in opposition to the governor’s attempt to decimate public education’s budget! We ask you to take part in these activities. We ask you to get involved now!
State of the State Watch Party, Rallies & Open Hearings…
Special Session Targets TeachersOur livelihood is at stake
Over the last month you have been hearing and reading in the news about the dire economic condition of our state. This has presented enemies of public education, specifically Governor Gibbons, an opportunity to advance their anti-union, anti-public education agenda.
The Governor has proposed an 8 point school reform plan, which he indicates will help balance the state budget shortfall. (Those challenging him in his primary election have also embraced the concept of revisiting NRS 288.) The centerpiece of the Governor’s School Reform Plan is to eliminate NRS 288, which affords public employees the right to collectively bargain.
NSEA Needs to Hear from You!
Take part in the legislative survey
Share your thoughts on issues that affect you as an educator. Participate in a legislative survey. Your comments & suggestions will be used to improve the legislative priorities and programs to better meet your needs in the next session.
Early Transfer PeriodAnswers to the most asked questions
Follows are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the Early Transfer Period scheduled to take place during the month of February.
Bargaining Set to BeginProcess kicks off with training on February 4
The negotiations teams for the school district and the Association are set to meet for the first time on February 4, 2010. Due to the proven success of the Interest-Based Bargaining process, the teams have agreed to again pursue this collaborative method of bargaining. The first meeting will be a refresher training with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. The teams will then meet on a semi-monthly basis. The goal of your negotiations team is to have a contract to you before the close of the school year.
The CCEA Bylaws Committee is accepting proposed amendments to the CCEA Bylaws. The deadline for submission of the amendments is Monday, March 1, 2010.
CCEA Elections in Full Swing
Ballots hit the mail on January 29
As an active member of CCEA you have an opportunity to help shape the future of your Association when you cast your vote to elect approximately 131 representatives during the 2010 CCEA Elections.
Members seek opportunity to get involvedAppointments and elections are now completed
Three vacancies were created when a CCEA member resigned his position on the CCEA Executive Board, the CCEA TIP Coordinating Council, and the NSEA Board of Directors due to unavoidable circumstances. This resignation presented members with a unique opportunity to get involved in the associations.
Read Across AmericaMake March 2nd a fun, and exciting reading day!
March 2, 2010 is just around the corner and on that day millions of people across the country will come together to join NEA’s Read Across America celebration. This annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
Nomination form on its way to you
CCEA is sponsoring its annual scholarship program for the 2009-2010 school year. Twenty-two (22) $1,800 scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants in the following areas: education (including university students accepted into student teaching/educational internship programs), non-education majors, vocational/technical/trade majors, and culturally diverse/minority students.
February is Black History Month, and to help you celebrate African-American history and culture, following is a collection of websites that provide educational materials, lesson plans, and other helpful resources.
The CCEA Awards Committee, at posting time, was set to launch the 2010 CCEA Awards at the December 8 Association Representative (AR) Council meeting. Four categories of awards will be presented at this year’s annual Awards Banquet to be held Saturday, May 1. Categories include:
In just about every TV channel or radio station you tune into, or magazine you read, you find the catchy “go green” slogan or a version of it. At CCEA it is not a slogan — we practice it every day by shredding and recycling all paper, plastic, and aluminum products we use in the operation of the Association. And now, we are stepping it up a notch — inviting you to take part in this process.
If you were a dues paying member of CCEA for the calendar year January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, the itemized miscellaneous dues deduction that you may be able to deduct on your 2009 tax return is $704.48.