The time has come....  On Monday night June 25th, at 6 PM there is a “Special Board Meeting” to discuss new employment contracts for the following: 

Dr. Pappalardo
Asst. Supt Joyce Yeh 
Yolanda Mendoza 

Just a little background information, Yolanda Mendoza is being moved from human resources to educational services WITHOUT  a formal interview process. SGTA Exec Board has already met with Dr. Pappalardo and Yolanda and expressed our concerns  about this appointment. Many teachers have also spoken to school members about this appointment, however, our school board is moving forward. Please attend and share with them your concerns about Ed Services and the approval of new contract employments. 

I suggest teachers address the school board members BEFORE they going to closed session at 6 PM p.m.  This is vital.

Please attend, 
Dena Dragoo
SGTA President

Thank you,
Dena 

SGTA,
Lots of interesting topics on the school board agenda for Tuesday night, June 17: 
-2018-2019 District Budget
-2018-2019 LCAP Budget
-Teamster Sunshine Proposal
-AVID Contract 
-2018-2019 Indefinite Salary proposals
-...and much more!! 

Please check follow the link for more info:
https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencyID=121&MeetingID=59860&AgencyTypeID=1&IsArchived=False 
 
We would like to have each school represented by at least two teachers at each meeting throughout the summer. If you’re able to attend please find a fellow teacher to join and make SGTA’s  presence known.
​-- 
Terri

Greetings.  Please find the attached teller's report for the Site Rep Elections and post it at your site.  Congratulations to Chanda Strom, Daphne Traeger, & Kat Ross, your new Site Reps for the 2018-19 school year.
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SGTA Elections Committee​

SGTA members
 
It has been determined that although some of you have signed a petition to hold a re vote on collaboration days, the vote in April stands as counted.  The CBA clearly states that voting happens in April.:
 
D.      Waiver-Modified Instructional Day
          If it is determined at a site that a waiver of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is necessary in order to implement a modified instructional day plan the following procedure shall be followed:
6        Based on implementation of a modified instructional day, the parties agree that during the month of April of each year, the unit members at a school site shall review the waiver of the negotiated contract provisions as to the continuation of this waiver into the subsequent school year. An 80% vote by the unit members at the school site shall be required to continue the waiver.
 
Another vote will happen in April of 2019.  Prior to this date, your Site reps will send out information for you to review so you can be FULLY informed when you cast your vote.
 
As of Fall 2018, Gabrielino will revert to a schedule that does not accommodate faculty and department meetings being held during collaboration time.  Text from Sharron’s email below:
 
 
Going forward, next year’s department and faculty meetings will be scheduled per language in the CBA.  Under Article VII Hours of Work, Section E Other Duties, sub points 2, 3, and 7 the following applies:
 
1.      “The Association and the District recognize the many demands upon unit members’ time and the requirements of their positions.  Therefore, attendance at regular faculty, departmental and grade level meetings will be limited to 2 per month.  Every effort will be made to conclude meetings within 30 minutes.”
 
2.      “A monthly meeting schedule will be provided to faculty at least a week before the first day of each month for all meetings.  The schedule will include the date, time, location, purpose, and duration of each meeting.”
 
7.   “The District shall administer this Article in a reasonable manner and not in an arbitrary, capricious, or vindictive manner, such
      as consistently holding building meetings outside of normal duty hours.”
 
During the 2018-2019 school year we will have two mandatory meetings per month.  One for department business, and one for a Faculty meeting.  The meetings will alternate between the 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM time slots.  Zero period will need to be cancelled on the 7:30 meeting days.  Coaches will need to make arrangements for 3 PM meetings. Alternating the meetings enable Administration to meet the guidelines of sub point 7.  Meetings cannot be held at lunch. Per the CBA, lunch is duty free. 

Thanks!
-- 
Terri, Chanda and Daphne

Please see the attached flyer for the SGUSD retirement party on Thursday.
-- 
Terri

Greetings Gabrielino SGTA!

Christina was be on campus today, Wednesday, May 16th, during lunch in the Goodson Theater foyer for voting for your SGTA Site Representative for the 2018-2019 school year.  Voters were allowed to select three (3) representatives for your school site this year. Included is a list of candidates running as well as their individual statement (if submitted).  
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SGTA Elections Committee
Gabrielino High School - Site Representative Candidates

1) Daphne Traeger, Teacher - Grades 9-12: Science, Statement: None submitted
2) Kat Ross, Teacher - Grades 9-12: Art, Statement: None submitted
3) Chanda Strom, Teacher - Grades 10-12: Chemistry, Statement: None submitted

I am including the link to the board meeting agenda tonight, Tuesday, May 8.
Options For Youth's charter is up for renewal.  If you FEEL STRONGLY about this, PLEASE come to the public comment section at 6 PM and speak up. This will be your chance to be heard.

https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencyID=121&MeetingID=59858&AgencyTypeID=1&IsArchived=False

ALSO! WEAR RED TODAY FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!

Thanks!
-- 
Terri