ATA Weekly

I want to express my appreciation to the Board of Education, Superintendent Jaramillo, and the Excecutive Cabinet for their remarkable commitment to the Community Schools project. It's inspiring to see such dedication towards creating a more inclusive and supportive educational community. By collaborating on this project, the voices of all educational partners - parents, students, staff, and community members - will be heard, leading to greater engagement and participation in shaping the future of our schools. This is a significant step forward towards realizing a more equitable educational program, and I commend AUSD for their leadership in this important effort.

I am excited to witness the positive impact that Community Schools will have on the students, parents, staff, administrators, and our community. The real work begins now, and I look forward to being a part of this transformative journey.

Ralph Hernandez

alhambrateacherspresident@gmail.com

ATA is dedicated to providing essential training to all unit members throughout the year. We are excited to announce that we have two valuable sessions scheduled for this year.

Our first session, a Stull Evaluation Workshop, is scheduled on Tuesday, October 3rd. This workshop is designed to provide attendees with valuable insights on effectively developing their objectives, the evaluation process, and how to respond to negative comments.

The second session, Know Your Rights, is scheduled on Monday, November 6th. This session aims to provide crucial information on the rights of educators and how to ensure their voices are heard and protected. This session will be instrumental in empowering our members to advocate for themselves and their profession.

The ATA Office will host the two sessions at 4 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Meetings are open to all members. Please feel free to invite your colleagues and share this information. To RSVP, please call the ATA Office at (626)289-1933.

ATA needs an Elementary Segment Director. This person would attend BOD and Rep Council meetings, lead site rep discussions, communicate with reps and members, send BOD meeting notes to reps, and facilitate grievances. This individual is elected by elementary educators, and the winner is determined by a majority vote.

According to Article XII. Section E, Tuesdays are reserved for ATA business. The Association schedules meetings on this day, and the District has agreed not to schedule any other meetings to allow Bargaining Unit members to participate in union activities.

Our Special Education Committee will meet with the District on October 12th to surface issues and concerns dealing with the special education program. The District and Association each select five representatives to serve on this committee. Representing ATA will be:

Donna Alvarado

Stephanie Dunne

Rachel Fall

Jose Martinez

Kimi Suehiro

In preparation for the meeting above, we invite ALL special education personnel to attend a preparation meeting on October 9th at 4 pm at the ATA Office.

All employees received a district email reminding them that all online training must be completed by September 22, 2023. This training is a requirement for employment. As is the case with your TB and credentialing renewal, you must complete all training sessions by the deadline, or you cannot work and will lose pay until you do so. Should you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with HR at (626) 943-3060.

September 16

- AEF Service to Education Awards Dinner (6 pm, Hilton San Gabriel)

September 19

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

September 26

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

October 3

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

October 9

- Grievance (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

October 10

- ATA Board of Directors (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

October 17

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

October 24

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

The Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just equitable and democratic society.

Email: ataoffice3030@gmail.com
Website: www.alhambrateachers.org
Location: 3030 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA, USA
Phone: (626)289-1933
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlhambraTeachersAssociation/