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Akron Education Association
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Negotiations Begin at Slow Pace While there are many issues to resolve that do not involve new costs to the district, there are a few Association proposals that, if agreed to, would entail additional costs to the Board. By the same token, among the Board’s proposals are some that are intended to reduce district costs. Discussion of such cost issues, including wage and fringe benefit proposals, has been minimal thus far as both sides wait for the Board to take formal action on budget cuts, determine what amount of millage to ask voters to approve in November and to finalize a new Five-Year Spending Plan once those decisions are made. For more, see "Negotiations" in Random Notes.
Retiring Teachers: Severance Pay Meeting May 17th at 4:00 at AEA There will be an informational meeting for retiring teachers on May 17th at 4:00 at the AEA office 681 N. Main Street in Akron. Severance pay, which is based on the amount of accumulated sick leave that retiring teachers have accumulated, will be explained and discussed. |
AEA Polls See previous poll--Which of the following best describes the amount of school improvement initiatives teachers are expected to do at your school? |
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Downloads Contract Click here for the 2010-2012 Master Agreement
LPCD -- Teaching license renewal information, Ott 216, 330-761-3070
Salary Schedule (extended 2011-2012)
Pay Dates for 2011-12
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AEA Night at the Stadium: June 1st AEA Night at the stadium--the 31st year-- will be Friday, June 1st against the Minnesota Twins. Don't miss this favorite AEA event, including the tailgate favorites--grilled dogs, picnic eats and drinks before the game. For reservations, please return the form distributed distributed in the buildings, or see this flyer.
Cleveland's Playhouse Square is offering discounts on selected performances. Current shows include Boabab, Zorro and The World of Rhythm. -for information, see the Cleveland Playhouse Square page and www.playhousesquare.org/ceo.
STRS-- Legislation introduced on pension changes The State Teachers Retirement System has sent a third set of recommendations designed to improve the system’s fiscal integrity to the Ohio legislature. Two previous proposals—one in 2009 and the other in 2011—were not acted upon by lawmakers. See the STRS website for the most up-to date information: https://www.strsoh.org/.
U of A Masters Cohorts The University of Akron College of Education Office of Outreach and Professional Learning is offering several opportunities for Akron Public School teachers to further their education by adding a master’s degree or an endorsement to their credentials. See this information sheet for more details. For current information about any of the U's masters cohort programs, contact Barbara Jenkins at (330)-972-2777 or outreachga1@uakron.edu & UA pag Conrad Ott Scholarship to Benefit Akron Teacher Donna Loomis, former APS principal and assistant superintendant has sent a letter regarding an endowed scholarship established at the University of Akron in the memory of Conrad Ott. Mr. Ott was superintendant of Akron schools for more than 25 years. Contributions to the scholarship fund are now being accepted. What is unique about this scholarship is that it will be available annually to an Akron Public School teacher pursuing a graduate degree at the College of Education. |
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Random Notes November 9, 2011 Special Issue 2 Victory Edition
Much thanks to all AEA members and friends who worked on the Issue 2 campaign. See our STOP SB 5 PAGE for pictures and other information
Jarrod's Law- Material Safety Data Sheets are posted on the Board's safety page Licensure Renewals-- Revised Rules for background checks, most teachers will need only the FBI check for a licensure renewal. Highly Qualified Teacher -- The Ohio Department of Education has posted worksheets and other information to help teachers determine if they meet HQT. |
Broadway in Akron discount tickets can be purchased for the Blue Man Group. See the Broadway page for more information
Start the New Year out with a Workout-- Special Rates at Area Fitness 19 Clubs In anticipation of a wellness program, AEA members are being offered special rates for memberships to Fitness 19 health clubs--$49 upon joining and $10 a month thereafter. Fitness 19 offers plenty of cardio machines, weight machines and free weights in a non-threatening atmosphere. Memberships are good at the two area locations--West Akron/Fairlawn and Stow. Babysitting while you work out & personal training are also available for additional fees. Bring this flyer to either location for details or to enroll.
Health Care Offering for Tutors AEA is pleased to announce that we have made available to tutors and other part time hourly employees a voluntary, low-cost health insurance plan. Call the AEA office for more information. See this link for a handout showing monthly rates and providers. Click this link for an enrollment form.
AEA Retired Teachers' Dinner
AEA honored one of its largest groups of retirees at its annual recognition dinner. Innes teacher, and after-hours comic Marv Conner provided the entertainment with lots of teacher jokes. Click here for more pictures from the 2011 Retired Teacher Dinner. |
Ed Articles Diane Ravitch accurately describes the enormous toll of "reform" on public education, teachers-- and the future
Confessions of a "Bad" Teacher Some effects of evaluations and school improvement initiatives http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/opinion/sunday/confessions-of-a-bad-teacher.html?pagewanted=1
Finland's Top Performing success: "formulation and implementation of education policies have been built upon close cooperation with education authorities, municipalities that govern the schools, and—through Finland's Trade Union of Education—teachers."
Principals in New York Rebel -- you can sign their letter opposing standardized testing and the policies that are based on it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/principals-rebel-against-value-added-evaluation/2011/11/03/gIQAHEHBjM_blog.html
Eight Civic Lessons from Wisconsin: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/eight-civics-lessons-from_b_835201.html
Research does not back up key educational reforms:
Interesting post about theories of management and schools: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/how-bill-gates-can-be-an-education-hero/2011/11/16/gIQAVWGrSN_blog.html
A three year Rand study shows merit pay doesn't work: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092106184.html
The current status of American Education in a review of two books: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2011/sep/29/school-reform-failing-grade/?page=1
Check NYU Prof Diane Ravitch's post about what went wrong with testing http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/how-school-testing-got-co_b_47497.html Also see her post on the "we can't fire poverty, so fire the teachers" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/first-lets-fire-all-the-t_b_483074.html |
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Much thanks to all of our teachers and friends who participated in this year's Walk--See Strides page for more photos. |
David Berliner talks about the effect of poverty on education. He calls poverty as "the 600 pound gorilla" that no one wants to talk about http://www.educationanddemocracy.org/Resources/Berliner.pdf | |
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