The Advocate, November 4th, 2022
President’s Message: A Harm to One is a Harm to All
November 04, 2022
Hello Educators, As you all know, Jacque and I receive a lot of emails from educators reaching out for help. We noticed an increase in Special Educators reaching out for help, and recently learned that last year there was a 30% turnover in the...
Read MoreKnow Your Contract: USING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
November 04, 2022
The PAT/PPS contract provides funds for professional development as well as tuition reimbursement (Article 22). The Professional Improvement Fund allows educators to spend $1500 over three years for transportation, meals, lodging, and registration costs to attend a conference, provided it has a legitimate pedagogical purpose....
Read MoreKnow Your Contract: PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
November 04, 2022
Your building may already be creating a schedule for Parent/Teacher Conferences in the fall. Evening conferences shall last no longer than three (3) hours and conclude by 8:30pm. A duty-free dinner break of at least sixty (60) consecutive minutes shall be scheduled prior to...
Read MoreBargaining Update, November 4th, 2022
November 04, 2022
The PAT Bargaining Team had our second Bargaining Session with PPS on November 1st, 2022. Read our Bargaining Update HERE. Check out our initial proposal and presentation on how we envision student support, discipline, and safety could look in our schools. We have OPEN BARGAINING! That means educators can...
Read MoreHOT TIPS: PTO and Missing Staff Meetings
November 04, 2022
Did you know that under our contract, you do NOT have to use your leave accruals to miss a staff meeting? If you have an appointment or your own child’s IEP meeting, you do NOT have to put in if you must miss the...
Read MoreRun for Interim Eboard Director or Interim Secretary by November 16!
November 04, 2022
Nominations are now open for two interim elected positions: PAT Executive Board Director and PAT Secretary! Nominations will close at 5:00 PM on November 16th (at the November RA). The Interim Executive Board position will begin this November (and go through June 30, 2024), but the Interim...
Read MorePAT’s General Election- Nominations Open Soon
November 04, 2022
The PAT Nominations & Elections Committee announces that nominations for PAT’s General Election will open on November 16, 2022, at the November PAT Representative Assembly. The positions open for nominations include: PAT Executive Board Directors (4 positions) PAT Delegates to the OEA RA (approx. 30 positions) PAT...
Read MorePAT PAC & OEA PAC Endorsements--Be Sure to Vote!
November 04, 2022
Ballots are here and it’s time to vote! Here’s the complete list of PAT PAC and OEA PAC endorsements for the current election. Please keep it handy as you fill out your ballot, and please share it with friends, family, and neighbors to make...
Read MoreSocial Justice & Community Outreach Committee
November 04, 2022
How are YOU weaving social justice and anti-racism into your work? Email [email protected] a photo and/or a short blurb describing a meaningful lesson, conversation, or practice that illuminated or cultured an opportunity to deepen anti-racist and social justice work in our PAT community. We would love...
Read MoreSpEd Week of Action
November 04, 2022
Thank you to all members who participated in the SpEd Week of Action by showing up to the Board Meeting & Bargaining, writing letters to SpEd Admin, wearing supportive buttons and stickers, and “Marching on the Boss” to deliver our SpEd Group Grievance to...
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