The Advocate, February 2, 2022

February 02, 2022

One mark of a successful school is stability. When faculty and staff in a school feel supported and valued, they stick around, often for decades. That stability allows a school to create a positive climate, clear expectations, and unique traditions. Students, staff, and families...

February 02, 2022

PAT elections will be held this month, for terms that begin July 1, 2022. On February 7th, an email will be sent to PAT members’ PPS email accounts, which will include a link to their ballot, candidate statements, photos, and videos of candidate speeches....

February 02, 2022

What is a Contract Exception: A Contract Exception is a process that allows a worksite to apply for an exception to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). While creating exceptions to our contract language is not encouraged, we recognize that specific...

February 02, 2022

Are you planning a special event in your classroom or school for Black History Month? Please reach out to Alisha Chavez-Downing or Julie Whitaker so we can highlight your efforts in our next communication!  PAT’S Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action (BLMWOA) has been pushed to...

February 02, 2022

Unless an agreement is reached, over 1,200 Portland city workers represented by AFSCME and the District Council of Trade Unions will be hitting the picket lines starting at 9am on February 10th. Rob Marineau, President of the DCTU got to the heart of why...

February 02, 2022

PAT Committee Meetings- Join the committee mailing list to receive a Zoom Link. February 2nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Social Justice/Community Outreach Committee Meeting February 2nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Substitute Committee Meeting **All PAT committee meetings will be held virtually on Zoom for the time being February 16th, 4:30-6:30...