The Advocate, November 3rd, 2021

November 03, 2021

Last week, I addressed the PPS School Board to convey the seriousness of the workload and staffing crisis we are facing in our schools, across the District, and across the country. In addition to our regular responsibilities, this year educators are grappling with increased...

November 03, 2021

PAT is organizing listening sessions with our PPS School Board members and PPS leaders, so they can hear directly from you.  We are holding 2 more listening sessions, and invite all PAT members to sign up to speak or to attend to listen:  Thursday, November 4th, 5:00-6:00...

November 03, 2021

As a reminder, PAT and PPS HR agreed to push back the deadline for goal-setting to November 15th. The rest of the evaluation timeline remains unchanged.  Early in October the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announced new flexibility for Oregon’s educator evaluations for the...

November 03, 2021

This year, Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd. PPS has confirmed that all parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually this year. Educators are encouraged to work from home, but have the right to be in their building if...

November 03, 2021

Every fall, we send members information about re-employment of retirees and the Early Retirement Incentive. Both of these provisions are explained in detail in Article 15 of the PAT/PPS contract. We have all fought to maintain these benefits to assure that educators are able to...

November 03, 2021

Join PAT as we work to ensure that our students recognize that Native American and Indigenous history is American history and should be taught in the classroom year-round.  Please visit our website to find resources co-created by the 2020-2021 PAT Social Justice and Community Outreach and...

November 03, 2021

Your union is working on several fronts to help with the student loan debt crisis in this country. On an individual level, we want to help you better understand the Federal Loan Forgiveness programs including the newly announced PSLF Waiver and to move you...

November 03, 2021

PAT has frequently hosted workshops on financial well being and planning for the future, led by veteran financial advisor Ed Foster.  Whether you are a new educator thinking ahead, or in the last years of your career, we now have Ed Foster’s sage advice...

November 03, 2021

PAT Committee Meetings- Join the committee mailing list to receive a Zoom Link. November 3rd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee November 3rd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Substitute Committee **All PAT committee meetings will be held virtually on Zoom for the time being Other PAT Events:...