This committee oversees the evaluation process and makes changes to implementation. It can also make recommendations for changes to the process, but anything significant must be bargained and ratified. The work is slow, but there is a great deal to do to make this system more supportive of educator growth. Last year we revised streamlined Self Assessment, Goal Setting and Plan form process and also supported the implementation of student/staff feedback . Key work for this year … [Read more...]
Professional Learning Committee (Units A/B)
"There shall be a Joint Working Group on Professional Development, consisting of six (6) members of Units A&B designated by the CEA and six (6) school administrators designated by the Superintendent to provide input and to inform issues relating to assessing reallocation and restructuring of professional development time. This Joint Working Group shall be co-chaired jointly by one individual designated by the CEA and by the Deputy Superintendent or a designee. This Joint Working Group shall … [Read more...]
2018 CEA Breakfast Schedule
This fall the CEA will provide bagels, yogurt, granola, fruit at each School/building. CEA President Dan Monahan and Executive Board Reps will be there to talk with you and distribute TShirts, Membership Cards, Buttons, Magnets and more!! School/Building Date 159 Thorndike Street Thursday, September 6, 2018 Amigos School Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Baldwin School Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Cambridge Street Upper School Monday, September 10, … [Read more...]
Grievance Committee Positions
This committee supports enforcement of the contract. It is a very important body, but meetings are irregular and typically infrequent. They meet to discuss any grievances that have been denied at lower levels and the member wants to pursue them. Meetings are usually one or two per year. No work outside of meetings. Unit A/B: CEA Vice President (chair) CEA President 10 others elected by secret ballot: PreK-5 (2) 6-8 (2) Secondary Level (3) … [Read more...]
Political Action Committee
This committee has taken on a variety of causes. This fall we will be working on the School Committee roundtables on Social Emotional Learning and Elementary Staffing. We may get more involved with MTA's work on the Foundation Budget (adequate funding for public education) and High stakes Testing. We may get involved in the November Elections for state and federal elected positions. Always room for someone to get involved! Meetings: TBD … [Read more...]