The Advocate, September 8th, 2021

September 08, 2021

Dear Educator, As we begin another school year in the grip of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the dedication, creativity, and professionalism of educators in our public schools has never been more apparent.  Last week, the joy of finally being in-person with students, and seeing...

September 08, 2021

This fall, some educators may have been asked to switch rooms in order to accommodate physical distancing for students. If you have been asked to move classrooms, Article 19 Contract language applies: 19.3.3 Administrator-directed moves that occur after the school year has started, or if...

September 08, 2021

The PAT Advocacy Committee would like to highlight several important dates that are quickly approaching: October 31-   Proof of Coursework-  Art. 12.2.1.3- “In order to receive a salary adjustment retroactive to the beginning of the current school year, a professional educator must, by...

September 08, 2021

Similar to last year, each and every school or site should have a Safety Committee that includes 1 or 2 PAT members, selected by the PAT-represented staff at your site. The PAT bargaining team made sure that the language on Safety Committees was updated...

September 08, 2021

Oregon Health Authority offers free COVID-19 testing for K-12 staff in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools. This project offers free weekly screening testing by mail to any public or private K-12 staff.  Sign up here for this OHA program....

September 08, 2021

Rep Assembly and Committee Meetings September 8th, 4:30-5:30 PM, Rep Assembly September 8th, 5:30 PM-7:00PM All Member Meeting September 15th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Bargaining Committee September 15th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Instructional and Professional Development Committee September 22nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Legislative Committee September 22nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Membership Committee September 22nd, 4:30-6:30 PM: Racial Equity...