Dear Members of the HEA, Every April the HEA has its annual Executive Board Elections. The timeline for the election process is as follows: April 1-15 is the nomination period. April 15-29 is the campaign period April 29th is the election. The following positions are up for re-election: 1. President- the duties of the President […]
Results from Survey: Independent Analysis of TRC Report
Sisters and Brothers, Last week, we asked you all for your thoughts about the upcoming transition. 225 of you completed the survey. Those results are available here for you to review. In addition, the Association has been seeking evidence from the School Committee to confirm their assertion that the results of air quality testing under […]
JSCRT Update – Info on HR Requests
Sisters and Brothers, First of all, tonight’s standout and public participation in support of the ESP Living Wage campaign was incredible. The energy of this movement continues to grow and the cries of “LIVING WAGE NOW!” are still echoing off the walls of City Hall. Educators were joined by parents and supporters in the community […]
Return to Full In-Person Learning Bargaining Update #3
The HEA Bargaining Team met with the School Committee again this evening to discuss the many questions raised and obstacles identified in proceeding with the transition to full in-person learning this spring. We are still wondering exactly how the School Committee is able to conclude that all classrooms have adequate ventilation to operate schools safely […]
ESP Bargaining – Restart Update #9
ESP Bargaining – Restart Update #9 The ESP Negotiation Team met with the School Committee today March 23rd from 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm. First, it was amazing to see that we had approximately 20 Educational Support Personnel join negotiations as observers! It was a great opportunity for those unit members to hear first hand […]