Watch those e-mails

Ever been tempted to give someone a piece of your mind via e-mail or replied to a message from someone in your building only to discover that you had sent your reply to everyone on your staff? Or have you intended to send an e-mail to one person, only to discover that you sent it to someone else on your list with a similar name?

Never assume that e-mail communication is private or confidential. It is possible that your message could be read by someone other than the person you intended. Or it could be forwarded without your knowledge.

As a rule of thumb, don’t send an e-mail that you wouldn’t want displayed in public!

In addition, e-mails to other district employees to promote your business, services, or to sell something are never appropriate.

 

 
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Deduct your dues

Getting ready to do your 2011 taxes? You can deduct most of your association dues from your income tax.

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Contract days, TRI days, etc. How do you figure it out?

Following is an explanation of how in-service days are counted towards your contract, extra pay, etc., as well as how you are paid for these days. Please refer back to this information throughout the 2011-2012 school year.

 

 
Professional links

Access links to such sites as NEA, OSPI, Department of Retirement Systems and many more.

 
When the weather is bad

When wind, rain, flooding, and snow arrive, it’s important to fully understand the intent of our contract language related to inclement weather and reporting to work. (Article 10.2)

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