The Advocate, April 27th 2022
President’s Message: What We Really Want for Educator Appreciation Week
April 27, 2022
Dear Educator, At the PPS School Board meeting on April 19, the board passed its resolution to recognize Teacher and Administrator Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2022. The board invited me to give remarks, which you can read below: Good Evening Chair DePass, Vice Chair...
Read MoreNominations & Elections: Run For Interim Seats on the PAT Executive Board
April 27, 2022
The PAT Nominations & Elections (N&E) Committee announced that there will be an interim election for two PAT Executive Board Director positions on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 (terms of positions are July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023). Nominations for these positions opened at the April...
Read MoreAdvocacy: Deadline for Contract Exceptions May 13th
April 27, 2022
Deadline: The deadline this year is Friday, May 13th, 2022 (for Contract Exceptions for next academic year). Contract Exceptions are welcomed prior to this date. When Contract Exceptions are received before the deadline, it provides more time for documents to be reviewed and questions to be answered....
Read MoreSolidarity with Custodians and Nutrition Service Workers
April 27, 2022
Like the PAT, the union that represents custodians and nutrition service workers, SEIU 503, is entering contract negotiations with the District this year. They have been advocating at School Board meetings and in the community that the District demonstrates how much it values their...
Read MorePAT’s End-of-Year Party in the Park, May 20th
April 27, 2022
Come join us on Friday, May 20th at 3:45pm (or anytime after school) at Laurelhurst Park to help celebrate the (almost) end of the school year! It’s been over two years since we’ve been able to hold our annual Party in the Park, so...
Read MoreRegistration Coming Soon! OEA Summer Conference
April 27, 2022
Save the Dates for the OEA Summer Conference in Bend, OR! Two distinct conference opportunities will be offered to fit your needs: Virtual Conference: Thursday, July 14 In-Person Conference: Tues., July 19 - Thurs., July 21 Riverhouse Hotel on the Deschutes 3075 N Hwy...
Read MoreHelp Elect Candidates Who Will Fight For Us
April 27, 2022
Ballots are dropping this week, and our endorsed candidates need your help! Let’s work together to get them into office so that they can fight for us, our students, and all Portlanders. Sign up with a campaign to knock on doors, send texts, make...
Read MoreIt's Time for PAT Rep Elections
April 27, 2022
It is time to elect your site’s PAT Building Representatives for next school year! Each site is entitled to one Representative for every nine members. What do Building Reps do? Our union works because Reps do a lot! That’s why it is important to...
Read MoreUpcoming Events
April 27, 2022
Save the Dates for Upcoming PAT Events and Socials We are excited to announce several events hosted by PAT and offer our members more opportunities to gather and connect. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more details on the following events:...
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