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The Alliance's salary campaign
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The SAISD Board of Trustees approved the concept of a one time supplement to all employees for this school year. The funds are to be paid in two installments, one in December and the other in June. The amount of the supplement is uncertain. Trustee Carlos Villarreal proposed $1000. However, the language of the resolution approving the supplement included the words, “If the money is available.” The Alliance will press the Board to clarify the amount of the supplement at the earliest opportunity, which will likely be the September 22 Board meeting.
Alliance leaders and supporters gathered at the Alliance House before the board meeting and marched to the Burnet Center carrying signs and chanting for the need for a pay raise. The Alliance was successful in getting out over 250 enthusiastic SAISD employees who did their best to carry the load for all 7000 SAISD employees. The supporters gathered at the board meeting to hear Alliance leaders and activists Shelley Potter, Rachel Martinez, J.B. Richeson, Mary Johnson Richeson, Terry Armstrong, Eddie Pena, Heather Clark, and Diana Charles testify on the need for a pay increase. Our thanks go out to all of the employees who showed up to support the Alliance’s salary campaign. The campaign is not finished. We shall continue the fight.
SAISD Board approves health insuranceMonday, July 14, the SAISD Board approved a change in carrier for the SAISD health insurance plan – Humana. The annual enrollment period for health insurance will begin August 26 and end September 24 with the benefits becoming effective on November 1. Read more details. . . .Administrative Appointments 7/28Click hereAdministrative Appointments 7/21Click hereAlliance president speaks out on superintendent's contractAt a special school board meeting on Friday, June 27, Alliance president Shelley Potter addressed the Board regarding the superintendent’s contract. Potter told the Board: “We’ve heard all year that we have to tighten our belts. If we’re expected to tighten ours, we expect the superintendent to tighten his as well.” Potter posed the rhetorical question, “If the superintendent receives a pay increase or additional perks, will our families and community members believe that our district’s financial crisis is real enough to need a tax election?” After meeting in executive session for a considerable time, the Board took no action. However, on July 7, the Board met again. They decided to make no changes to the superintendent’s salary or benefits and extended his contract by a year Administrative Appointments 6/23Click hereOpen Letter to Board Regarding SalariesAlliance President, Shelley Potter sent this letter to SAISD Board members regarding the need for them to address salaries this month. Click here (PDF)SAISD Board PresentationOn Monday, May 19, President Shelley Potter made a board presentation regarding testing, paperwork, air conditioning for night custodians, and the R4 contract. Click here (PDF)Administrative Appointments 5/19Click hereAdministrative Appointments 4/28Click herePaperwork justification formA form requesting justification for an information request of a teacher. Click here for form (PDF)Updated Information on the Safe Schools ActA Primer on the Texas Safe Schools Law (Updated July 2007) (Download Brochure, which includes sample letters and forms, PDF 36K)2007-08 Teacher Salary ScheduleThis salary schedule reflects an increase of $425 approved by the Texas Legislature. An additional $968 will be included in teachers’ salaries this year if the SAISD voters approve the Rollback ballot issue on November 6th. Click here for PDF CopyWho is my State Rep. and Senator?Click here to find your legislatorJoin the Alliance FamilyClick Here |