http://oaklandea.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:40:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We were notified by the Fact-Finding Neutral that due to the complexity of the issues, he will not have a report ready until the end of March or first week in April. We had anticipated having a fact-finding report by this week. But with this news, it is clear that we ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/09/breaking-news-strike-date-postponed/   President’s Report to Rep Council March 1, 2010     We are in a period of crisis – this is a very difficult time, with statewide budget cuts, district cuts to essential programs and services, 121 RIF notices ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/07/presidents-report-to-rep-council-march-1-2010/   President’s Report to Rep Council February 1, 2010 State of the District   The district has heard us loud and clear. For anyone who attended or watched last week’s School ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/06/presidents-report-to-rep-council-february-1-2010/ What an amazing day! Keep sending your stories and pictures -- and also post them to www.standupforschools.org, too, as some of you have already done. It was truly inspiring to see and to hear about all the creative activities you did with your students!  Manny Lopez, Betty Olson-Jones, Julie ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/05/where-were-you-on-march-4/   President’s Report to Rep Council January 4, 2010     Happy New Year I hope each of you had a restful, restorative holiday break. Mine was far different from what I ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/05/presidents-report-to-rep-council-january-4-2010-2/   President’s Report to Rep Council January 4, 2010     Happy New Year I hope each of you had a restful, restorative holiday break. Mine was far different from what I ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/05/presidents-report-to-rep-council-january-4-2010/ OEA Rep Council Votes to Set Strike Date for March 24 Site Reps Vote Overwhelmingly to Uphold the Executive Board Motion At the March 1 Rep Council meeting, 92% of those voting, representing about 2/3 ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/03/03/oea-sets-a-strike-date/ On March 4 we are calling on all teachers to participate in some or all of these events on this critical day of action. Download OEA's Plan of Action and FAQ's here. Distribute flyers to parents in English and Spanish inviting them to join you in the morning. Download curriculum ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/02/19/all-out-on-march-4-a-statewide-day-of-action/ The facts are on our side. The district under state administration squandered resources, built a bloated top administration with Expect Success! funds, outsourced millions of dollars to consultants, and now under "local control" is forced to pay for the debt on the backs of our students and teachers. Click here ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/02/13/its-about-priorities/ Be sure to invite colleagues and parents to an OEA Community Meeting February 22nd. Click here to download the flyer announcing the meeting.        Monday, February 22, 6:30-7:30 pm Montclair Women’s Club • ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/02/12/oea-community-meeting-february-22/ Do you need your English Learner Certification (CLAD)? Click here for information on a course sponsored by OUSD and Stanford. The District will pay/reimburse $1,000; you're responsible for $1,000 tuition and $250 for books. http://oaklandea.com/2010/02/03/still-not-clad-certified/ Thanks to all who came out to this afternoon’s OEA membership meeting! Despite the rain, we had a turnout of nearly 800 members, who responded enthusiastically to the information provided by the Bargaining Team and President and voted accordingly. Final tallies ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/01/21/oakland-teachers-reject-district-offer-authorize-strike/ Are you concerned about your working conditions? Salary? Health care? Do you want to see OEA preserve the gains we've made over the years and continue in the forefront of protecting public education? We need YOU at the January 20th OEA Membership Meeting! 4:00-7:00pm at Oakland Technical High School. Click ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/01/04/oea-membership-meeting-january-20th/ Thanks to the hundreds who came out on a chilly but crisp winter afternoon to rally before the Board of Education meeting on December 9th! The sounds of the Big O Band kept our spirits high despite the temperature, and we filled the street in front of 1025 2nd Avenue ... http://oaklandea.com/2010/01/03/december-9th-rally-at-ousd-a-resounding-success/ Where will you be on December 9th? Support your Bargaining Team by attending the OEA rally at 4:30 in front of 1025 2nd Avenue and then speaking to Board members and Superintendent Tony Smith. Click here to download the flyer and make sure every member at your site is there! ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/12/03/all-out-for-december-9th-board-of-ed-meeting/ As we head into our tenth session of mediation, where are we? What's on the horizon? Click here for the latest Bargaining Update and the chart showing how Oakland Unified compares with the surrounding districts (we're at the bottom). http://oaklandea.com/2009/12/02/latest-bargaining-update-see-how-oakland-compares/ Don't miss our annual Toy Drive and Holiday Social -- Friday, December 11th at OEA. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate to a child in need, and join your colleagues for holiday cheer and refreshments! Where: OEA Center When: Friday, December 11th, 4:00-7:00PM Toys can be dropped off at the ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/12/01/annual-oea-toy-drive-and-holiday-social-december-11th/ Click here for the latest Bargaining Update of October 21, 2009. http://oaklandea.com/2009/10/21/bargaining-update-district-ends-progress-in-mediation/ On September 24, UC Berkeley staff, students and faculty will stage a one-day strike in defense of public education and against layoffs, cuts, and tuition increases.  Click here to see where you can join them in solidarity.   http://oaklandea.com/2009/09/22/473/ Click here to download a copy of OEA's new flyer in English, Spanish, and Chinese.  "There is money...it's a question of priorities..." Circulate it widely: at Back to School Night, community meetings, PTA/PTO events, etc. And be sure to distribute it at our October 14 action -- click here for ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/09/22/472/ As you know, the district is conducting a Dependent Verification Audit through November 13 for the health benefit programs.  Be sure to make an appointment at 1-800-365-8306 x0 to see an American Fidelity counselor to ensure that benefits for your dependents aren't terminated January 1, 2010. HBIC insisted that this ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/09/22/471/   Your teacher’s working conditions are your child’s learning conditions! Settle a fair contract NOW! On September 9th, OEA members converged in OEA green at the School Board meeting to welcome Dr. Tony Smith as our new Superintendent with a “visual ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/09/22/470/ August 22, 2009   I bet you’re wondering what’s going on now that summer’s coming to an end…  So here are some updates on OEA and the district… Impasse declared, Mediation Scheduled for ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/08/23/update-from-the-president-august-22-2009/ It is state law that all teachers have English Learner Authorization in the form of a CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) Certificate.  Over 240 teachers are still not CLAD-certified and received certified letters from OUSD this summer.  Please click HERE for information on where to sign up or courses. ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/08/10/clad-certification/ On August 26th, the first mediation session between OEA and OUSD will take place at the OEA office.  OEA has filed an unfair labor practice against the district for declaring impasse when many bargaining issues have yet to be discussed.  But, the district has refused to rescind their demand! Now ... http://oaklandea.com/2009/08/10/special-news/