LEA Election
There will actually be three different issues the membership will be called
upon to decide.
The first is a rerun of the election for the position of delegate to CTA State Council. During the officer election held in February, it was discovered that a properly declared candidate's name was inadvertently omitted from the ballot. The matter was brought to the attention of LEA Executive Board. The decision of the board was to rerun the election with all candidate's names properly on the ballot. No new candidates will be added to this ballot, only those that were properly declared will be printed on the ballot. Per CTA and LEA elections bylaws, write in candidates are allowed. This election will be determined by a majority vote. Should no candidate receive 50% +1 of the votes cast, a run-off election must be ordered.
Click here for the election timeline.
The second matter to be decided is for the position of alternate delegate to
CTA State Council. Declaration of Candidacy forms will be e-mailed in
a subsequent e-mail as well as posted on the LEA website. LEA
currently has two alternate seats which are up for election. The term
of alternate is for 3 years. Per CTA/LEA election bylaws, alternates
to CTA State Council are elected by a plurality of votes of cast. The two
candidates who receive the most votes of those eligible votes cast will be
seated as alternates.
The final matter to be decided by the membership will be the ratification
vote of a successor agreement to the collective bargaining agreement.
LEA has reached a Tentative Agreement with LUSD for the renewal of our
contract. The LEA Executive Board unanimously accepted the TA and
authorized a vote of the membership for ratification. LEA will hold
two informational meetings, one in Lodi and one in Stockton. Dates for
those meetings are TBD, but will take place prior to members being asked to
vote. The TA is attached for you to preview.
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word in advance regarding the TA: LEA retains as its top bargaining
goal the restoration of salary concessions given in 2010--the restoration of
2% to the salary schedule and the restoration of instructional and
non-instructional work days. In light of the on-going instability in
the state's fiscal situation, and the probability of a state-wide vote in
November to increase revenues via a sales tax and millionaire income tax,
the association and the district agreed to put in place trigger language for
negotiations of salary, benefits, class size, and work year. Once the
outcome of the election in November is known, and the resulting increases or
decreases to K-12 education state-wide, the parties will return to the table
to discuss these issues. As in previous contracts, both LUSD and LEA
have agreed to meet and negotiation on-going items of mutual interest.
Click here for a PDF of the Tentative Agreement.
updated 4/9/2012
CTA believes the recommendation of candidates for public office and participation in the political process are essential parts of the Association program. CTA maintains a fair and open process as established by the State Council of Education. As CTA Executive Director Carolyn Doggett enthusiastically expressed at the most recent Council meeting: We will stay of of politics when they stay out of our classrooms. See CTA's policy handbook on CTA's Legislative/Political activities.
This issue is not about social issues, or whether you vote on the left or right side of the aisle. This is about our role as teachers, or protections granted under the law, our retirement, and that of every other union member in the State of California, public or private.
Click here for a powerful video on what the Power Grab Initiative will mean for California!
Resources for you to share with friends, family and colleagues:
Video: CTA President Dean Vogel at State Council: What we do best!
Video: CTA President Dean Vogel: If it passes...
Power Grab flyer: Share with Family and Friends!
updated 3/29/12
LUSD Transfer Posting
The third transfer posting of open positions was sent to all school sites today, April 9, as well as in an e-mail to LEA members.
Please click here for the third posting.
Please click here for the addendum.
Please click here for an application for transfer. Note: a separate application must be turned in for each position for which you wish to interview.
updated 4/9/2012
LEA Student Scholarship
The LEA Student Scholarship information can found at the following links:
LEA Officer Election Results
For the 2012-2014 term, Jeff Johnston was re-elected President. Sue Kenmotsu was re-elected Vice President.
The complete election results are available by clicking here.
updated 3/6/12
State budget summary
The Governor has revised his proposal for raising revenues in California by reaching a compromise deal with labor groups on a proposed tax initiative. The initiative currently gathering signatures to qualify for ballots.
LEA Site Reps have petitions for signature!
If you would like a petition to circulate, or just to sign, contact your site representative, Executive Board member, or the LEA office. Petitions are due back to LEA by 4/18.
Click here for talking points on the budget compromise!
updated 3/29/2012
Instructional Calendar for 2012-13 approved
updated 12/14/11
