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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…

Read: Courage and Leadership » Posted on 02/05/2010

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.

Read: Special Session Targets Teachers » Posted on 01/29/2010

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.

Read: Legislative Survey » Posted on 01/29/2010

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.

Read: Early Transfer Period » Posted on 01/29/2010

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.

Read: Bargaining set to begin » Posted on 01/29/2010
CCEA Bylaw AmendmentsMarch 1 deadline for submissions

The CCEA Bylaws Committee is accepting proposed amendments to the CCEA Bylaws.  The deadline for submission of the amendments is Monday, March 1, 2010.
Read: Bylaw Amendments Due » Posted on 01/29/2010

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.

Read: CCEA Elections in full swing » Posted on 01/29/2010

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: Members seek opportunity » Posted on 01/29/2010

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.

Read: 2010 Read Across America Day » Posted on 01/29/2010
2010 CCEA Scholarships

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.

Read: 2010 CCEA Scholarships » Posted on 01/28/2010
In February, Celebrate Black History Month Ideas & Resources to get you started
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.
Read: Black History Month » Posted on 01/25/2010
2010 CCEA AwardsNominations will be accepted in four categories
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:
Read: 2010 CCEA Awards » Posted on 11/27/2009
Become “Green” FriendlyJoin in the Effort to Save
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.
Read: Go Green with CCEA » Posted on 07/29/2009
2009 Tax Information
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.
Read: 2009 Tax Information » Posted on 11/27/2009