HEA Newsletter

Hello Members and Potential Members,

Happy Black History Month! Let's take a moment to honor the legacy, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, educators, and students, both past and present. This month is both a celebration and a call to action: to continue the work of equity, justice, and belonging in our schools and communities. Thank you to the HSD Task Force as they continue to create and refine advisory lessons to address the needs of our students and educators by interrupting hate speech through the Not At My School initiative.

At the same time, we must remain clear about our responsibility to ensure all students feel safe, supported, and protected at school. HEA is calling on the School Board to consider adopting the policy language we shared in December, which would provide clear guidance and protocols to protect immigrant students and families and ensure staff respond with care and consistency.

February 2–6 is also School Counselor Appreciation Week, with the theme School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Our school counselors play a vital role in student well-being, academic success, and career planning. While their work often happens quietly, its impact is profound. Thank you for the care, expertise, and dedication you bring to students every day.

Lastly, it is an important reminder that our contract is only as strong as the members who uphold it. Too often, concerns go unaddressed because educators worry about rocking the boat, but our contract works most effectively when members raise concerns early and follow our established representation process to resolve issues at the appropriate level. When we know our rights, reach out for support, and work together, we protect one another by turning words on a page into real protections in practice. When we truly practice and implement our union goals and values, we are stronger together!

In Solidarity,

Mary Kay Babcock,

HEA President | she/her/ella

Click Here to RSVP to the Fight For Our Future Rally in Salem

Hey! Do you have a minute? Uh Oh~ Do you know your Weingarten Rights?

Weingarten rights are central to your ability to have an advocate in the room if the tone starts to change. The Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act or PECBA became effective in October 1973, the PECBA contains the laws governing employment relations for public employees like you.

“IF THIS DISCUSSION COULD IN ANY WAY LEAD TO MY BEING DISCIPLINED, TERMINATED, OR AFFECT MY PERSONAL WORKING CONDITIONS, I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT MY UNION REPRESENTATIVE BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. WITHOUT UNION REPRESENTATION, I CHOOSE NOT TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.” - THIS IS MY RIGHT UNDER THE 1975 U.S. SUPREME COURT WEINGARTEN DECISION

Representation Flow Chart

1. Our goal is to problem-solve issues at the building level - Building Rep

2. Check your contract - heaoea.org

3. Building Rep may need to contact At Large Rep who can answer high level questions

4. At Large Rep will contact HEA President if representation is needed at the District level

From HSD Benefits Department: When emailing OneDigital for support, please include your full name in the subject line. This helps their team quickly locate your case and streamline communication.

Article 7 Safety, Student Support, and Discipline

Article 7 4.b. - Unit members have the right to submit referrals and incident reports. If the unit member completes a written behavioral referral to the principal, the unit member will receive written feedback about the action taken within a reasonable time frame, generally expected to be forty-eight (48) hours.

Article 5 Unit Member Work Year/Work Day

5. a. Secondary unit members shall have at least one (1) full workday at the end of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters in a semester schedule for student assessment, and/or educator workday/preparation purposes. Unit members may perform grading responsibilities and other work responsibilities on these days away from the worksite, but must be available for consultation by phone. Those without grading responsibilities will be available for consultation through virtual meetings.

b. Elementary unit members shall have one (1) day for grading at the end of the first semester, plus two (2) additional unit member-directed work days during the school year. These two (2) days shall be scheduled in either half-day or full-day increments. Unit members may perform grading responsibilities and other work responsibilities on the grading day away from the worksite, but unit members must be available for consultation by phone. Those without grading responsibilities will be available for consultation through virtual meetings.

B.2 and 3 - This is your prep time language. Document when loss is not by choice by notifying your Admin by email and Cc your Building Rep(s). If this is a daily occurrence, Reps notify the HEA President by forwarding said emails to Hillsboroea@oregoned.org

9. The District will designate on the academic seminar calendar the last week of each quarter as free from mandatory meetings. This does not include IEP, other legally-required meetings, or any meetings associated with the evaluation process, nor shall it include any meetings for which a unit member is receiving a stipend.

Extended Hours for Assessment and Standards Implementation

Art 5, E - Unit members may access extended contract hours at the curriculum rate to perform tasks such as student assessments, collaboration and integration of new standards and curriculum. Unit members may access up to twelve (12) hours. Unit members will access these hours by completing the designated District form prior to the work being completed and before the end of the school year.

Assessment and Standards Application Form

Assessment and Standards Implementation Timesheet

Article 9.A UNIT MEMBER EVALUATION

5. Probationary unit members in their first and second years shall be formally observed at least twice during the school year, with the first observation to be completed after October 1st and the second after January 1st. Probationary staff in their third year may be observed once. All probationary staff shall be evaluated twice per year. The District will notify the Association of any probationary unit member receiving an unsatisfactory rating on their evaluation.

The Reuse Room will be open Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. (except holidays & breaks)

• Must show District ID to access room
• Supplies are not for personal use; Supplies are only for classroom/office use
• Shopping is in-house only- no online or personal shoppers available

HEA prides itself on our regular and transparent communications. Please visit us at heaoea.org to become a member, access your full contract, learn how to locate extended contract forms, the sick bank leave application, and so much more

Thank you for reaching out to us! It’s our privilege to serve as your HEA Leadership. Please remember that HSD accounts are owned by the District and may be monitored. For union-related matters, we recommend starting with your Building Rep, following the Representation Flow Chart:

1. Our goal is to problem-solve issues at the building level - Building Rep

2. Check your contract - heaoea.org

3. Building Rep may need to contact At Large Rep who can answer high level questions

4. At Large Rep will contact HEA President if representation is needed at the District level

Mary Kay Babcock, President
503-645-6776 extension 2507
hillsboroea@oregoned.org

Angela Adzima, Vice President
hillsboroedvp@gmail.com

Una Maher, Secretary
maheru@hsd.k12.or.us

Bonnie Wakeman, Treasurer
hillsboroedassoctreasurer@gmail.com

Alicia Glasscock, At Large EL Rep

glasscoa@hsd.k12.or.us

Nicole Genduso, At Large EL Rep

genduson@hsd.k12.or.us

Fara Cloud-Fitzgerald, At Large MS Rep

cloudfif@hsd.k12.or.us

David Juster, At Large HS Rep

justerd@hsd.k12.or.us

Vickie Morton, At Large Special Education Rep
mortonv@hsd.k12.or.us

Kathryn Pawelko, At Large Bilingual/Dual Schools Rep
pawelkok@hsd.or.us

Lisa Tanedo, Bargaining Chair
tanedol@hsd.k12.or.us

LeAndre Butler, Equity Chair
butlerl@hsd.k12.or.us

Jeff Johnston, Membership Chair
hillsboromembership@gmail.com

Andy Bunting, Political Chair

buntinga@hsd.k12.or.us

Fara Cloud-Fitzgerald, Events Coordinator
cloudfif@hsd.k12.or.us

Bonnie Wakeman, Events Coordinator

wakemanb@hsd.k12.or.us

Ade Garnica, UniServ Associate Staff

ade.garnica@oregoned.org

HEA website: heaoea.org
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