What's going on this week...
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March 18 - March 22 |
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UPCOMING GGEA MEETINGS |
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Human Rights Committee Join Zoom Meeting: https://ggusd-us.zoom.us/j/97480483685?pwd=Qi8yajV4V2RwZ2xtUlhUMXJjcERuUT09
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NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE |
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Negotiations Update for 2023/24 |
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The GGEA bargaining team met with the District 3/14/24 at the GGEA office. GGEA and GGUSD discussed the following:
Agreements Reached:
Our next bargaining session is April 5, 2024. Your GGEA team includes: Tamra Wood (Chair), Sarah Held, Arquilla Howard, Joe Miller, Theo Vo, and Paul Kim (Executive Director). |
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OSCC Japanese American Natiion Museum Trip |
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The OSCC Equity Team and REAC are sponsoring a Field Trip to the Japanese American National Museum, including a tour of Little Tokyo, on April 27. See the flyer below for details. To RSVP use the QR code to access the google form. If the QR code doesn't work, please email Magdalena Villalba. |
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TheSTANDARD |
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Important, as an example a member with hire date of 8/10/23 must apply on or before 5/6/24 or a Medical Health Statement would be required and is subject to acceptance by The Standard, based on their health history. |
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CALIFORNIA CASUALTY |
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RENEWING YOUR CREDENTIAL |
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We are required to renew our teaching credential every 5 years. You can renew early, click here - ctc.ca.gov |
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STUDENT LOAN FOREGIVENESS (on behalf of Nicole Ciccarelli-Lund) |
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Please click on the link below or the picture to access information from CTA member benefits regarding student loan forgiveness programs - Student Loan Forgiveness |
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ARE YOU RETIRING? |
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2023 TAX INFORMATION |
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For those of you that may be working on your taxes: we received checks August through November, the check for our pay period ending December 31, was received January 3, 2024. The totals below are correct, but the months for the 23/24 school year are incorrect. As recommended, please review your own paystubs and records for the most accurate information. Thank You. |
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE |
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The communications committee is looking for new members. Currently we are in need of a Chairperson, plus a minimum of 3 additional members. The communications committee puts out the ADVOCATE bimonthly and also oversees our FaceBook page. Although new and fresh ideas on how we can communicate more effectively with our members is appreciated. Anyone interested in joining the communications committee please email president@ggea.org. Thank You! |
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CTA – INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING GRANTS |
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MESSAGE FROM THE RETIREMENT COMMITTEE |
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Whether you are at the beginning, middle, or near the end of your career it's a good idea to attend a retirement workshop. There are still 2 online workshops available this year. Click on the link below to sign up for a date. If you are nearing retirement and have not set up an appointment with a CalSTRS planning consultant, then I highly recommend that you do this sooner rather than later. |
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE IMAD AWARD |
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Know a GGEA member who volunteers their time and energy to benefit the school community or the community at large? GGEA wants to recognize our members who go above and beyond to serve students, parents, and/or colleagues. Submission form available on the GGEA Human Rights Committee webpage. A pdf form is also available for download (Click on the flyer below). | ||
ORANGE SERVICE CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS POSTER CONTEST |
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Contact Information: |
Check out previous AdNotes.
Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."
Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."
Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."
Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."