Thank you to all
who signed the petition and especially to those who came to the School
Board meeting May 14.! It was a big success!
In our last
negotiations 3 years ago, the economy began to collapse and we were
fortunate to emerge unscathed. Though we ended up with a very small pay
increase, the teachers ended up having to work more hours to earn the
same pay.
This year is
very different. We have the potential to make major gains if
we have your support. Thanks to the McCleary Supreme Court decision (Jan 2012),
the State will be vastly increasing funding-and will need to double it
over the next few years.NSD will have millions more dollars next year.
We have
the opportunity to negotiate significant pay
increases and other gains IF WE HAVE YOUR SUPPORT.
Your NESPA
negotiating team has met with the School Board/Admin team 4 times now.
But our 8 voices are not enough to turn this opportunity into reality. The
School Board will find other uses for the increased state funding if they
don't see NESPA members concerned enough to come to our Tuesday,
June 11 event.
We are asking you to
adjust your schedule and priorities now, in order to attend from 4
to 6 PM on Tuesday, June 11 at Bothell High School! A LARGE TURNOUT WILL SEND THE MESSAGE TO THE SCHOOL
BOARD THAT THEY NEED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NESPA MEMBERS FOR THE PAY,
HOURS, BENEFITS, AND RESPECT THAT WE DESERVE. A small turnout will send
them the message that NESPA members largely don't care, and that the
increased funding should be spent for other purposes.
The Contract
Vote/Appreciation Dinner at Bothell High School will feature a catered
dinner (not just snacks) at no cost to you! Your RSVP is needed because
NESPA is paying for each dinner-gladly, to show our appreciation for your
work this year! This will be a chance to enjoy a delicious meal with your
co-workers while making your voice heard!
When a NESPA
leader at your school soon asks for your RSVP by signing "I'll Be
There on Tuesday, June 11," please make that commitment. We
are BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER, and cannot do it
without YOU.
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