VEA summer trainng

VEA is offering two trainings (paid clock hours available) before the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.

Building rep training: Members who are building reps, have thought about being a building rep, or just want to know more about their contract, teacher issues, and relationships with their administrator are invited to participate in a one-day building rep training on Wednesday, September 1.  Members who are interested in this training should contact Bonnie Larson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Although VEA had hoped to offer PLC training for its members this summer, we are not able to do so after all. 

 

 

Register to vote

Are you registered to vote?  Have you moved and need to update your address?  Have you neglected to vote in the last couple elections and need to update your information?  Just go to the Clark County elections website, and follow the easy directions.  The deadline to be eligible to vote in the upcoming levy election is fast approaching.  Don't procrastinate. 

 

Identity theft

On November 9, a security breach was made to the Vancouver School District data system.  The breach compromised personal information of all employees (regular and substitute) including their names, social security numbers, birth dates, and their financial institutions and account numbers (for those who use direct deposit).

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Free ID theft protection

Following the security breach to VSD’s security system, VEA president Ann Giles immediately contacted the National Education Association for help in putting together a package to protect all Vancouver school employees who were compromised.  The district then purchased the fraud prevention and identity restoration service coverage for all current and former employees whose personal information may have been compromised.

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Join VEA's Facebook group

Join VEA’s Facebook group for frequent updates about news, meetings, and other VEA related information.  Click here to go to join VEA's Facebook group.  Currently, the group is discussing Professional Learning Communities.

 

 

The Purpose of the Vancouver Education Association

The preeminent purpose of the Vancouver Education Association shall be to work for the improvement of the schools of the state and nation in general, and particularly for the improvement of the public schools of Vancouver to the end that these institutions become progressively better places for the students and teachers to carry out the educational activities that are necessary for the attainment of a quality education of the children they serve.

 
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Key dates to remember

One-hour delayed start?  Two-hour early release?  Look here for 2009-2010 key dates to remember.

 

 
Deduct your dues

Ready to do your 2009 taxes?  Don’t forget to deduct your dues!

You can deduct most of your association dues from your Income Tax.

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Contract days, TRI days, etc.

Following is an explanation as to how in-service days are counted towards your contract, extra pay, etc., as well as how you get paid for these days.  Please refer to this explanation during the 2009-2010 school year.