Teachers Health Trust off the table…But fight is far from over
Today we can report on a great victory for the nearly 18,000 Clark County School District teachers: the School District, after weeks of teachers protesting, dropped its demand to eliminate the Teachers Health Trust. This is a direct result of the pressure placed on the School Board of Trustees and the Superintendent by thousands of teachers.
In a letter to Superintendent Dwight Jones, dated February 6, 2012, CCEA Executive Director John Vellardita raises serious concerns about a new process for teacher evaluation. This new process is being disseminated to school site administrators by CCSD’s Human Resources department and it clearly outlines a process for constructive discharge. The letter, which was also sent to School Board Trustees, Dr. Edward Goldman and Staci Vesneske, reads:
Bullying in the Workplace
What to do if you are experiencing it
Teaching is a very stressful job. The varied responsibilities a teacher has throughout the day (often at the same time) is astounding and, unless you have held the job, almost impossible to explain to others. Add to this a supervisor who uses his/her authority to bully and intimidate, and it is a recipe for disaster.
Dress & Grooming
Answers to the most frequently dress code questions
The following Q & A will provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about dress code policy in the Clark County School District.
CCEA & THT respond to District’s E-mail about your health insurance "alternative"
When the smoke clears, is it really a good deal for you?
On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in response to thousands of e-mails and calls by teachers to the School Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dwight Jones, teachers across the Clark County School District (CCSD) received an e-mail from CCSD Chief Negotiator Edward Goldman. The e-mail contained a 15-point “argument” or attack against your Teachers Health Trust (THT or Trust), which has fulfilled your health care needs since 1983.
Salary Step Advancement
We encourage you to review your September 10th paycheck to see if it reflects any step increase you were due, whether for experience or education. Keep in mind that CCSD is using an adjusted salary schedule reflecting the reduction in salary to pay for the 1.125% increase in PERS. (CCSD’s unilateral move regarding PERS is still pending resolution.)