Transformation Team

Representatives from all areas of UEA stakeholders are meeting together to come up with a plan to help UEA succeed in its Strategic Plan. In our first meeting we looked at the process and the task. UEA's strategic goals include advancing the well-being of members, strengthening the teaching profession, engaging in meaningful partnerships that promote quality public schools and building organizational capacity. In our next meeting we will analyze data and start forming our plan for success.

To enter our November BLOG CONTEST please email me rick@ogdenweber.org with the word "transformation" in it.
You may enter once per month. We will draw for prizes at the December AR meeting. Thanks for bookmarking this blog and I hope I can keep you informed. Rick

Future Educators Association and Teachers of Tomorrow

"Aspire to Reach Higher! Teach!" is the theme of the FEA Fall Conference to be held at WSU December 5. Students from Weber, Ogden and Davis school districts will join with WSU students to learn more about the teaching profession. Stephanie Heath, WSU College of ED recruiter has worked with Suzy Davis, OHS FEA advisor, and Jodi Lunt, Davis School District, to plan this fun and informative day on campus.

To enter our BLOG CONTEST please send me an email with "FEA" included in your message. Send it to rick@ogdenweber.org You may enter once per month. We will select the winners at our AR meetings in December. Thanks Rick Palmer

UPPAC is an advisory commision of the Utah State Board of Education

The Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission is an advisory commission of the Utah State Bard of Education. It sets standards of professional performance, competence and ethical conduct for persons holding licenses issued by the board. They have the power to suspend or revoke your teaching license. You have a right to representation and a hearing when that happens.

To enter our BLOG CONTEST please email me rick@ogdenweber.org with the abbreviation UPPAC included. We will draw for prizes in the December AR meeting. Enter once only.

Thanks Rick

The Voters Have Spoken

Voters braved the cold, wet weather to make their voice heard on Tuesday. Many of us stayed up late to see the results come in. Here are some of the local results:

• House Dist. 6 Kerry Gibson retained his seat
• House Dist. 7 Ryan Wilcox won and is a new face in the legislature replacing Glenn Donnelson
• House Dist. 8 Gage Froerer returns to the legislature
• House Dist. 9 Neil Hansen won
• House Dist. 10 Brent Wallis defeated Ed Allen.
• House Dist. 11 Brad Dee won
• House Dist. 12 Richard Greenwood (appointed to take Gregg Buxton's position) won
• Sen. Dist. 19 Allen Christensen won
• Sen. Dist. 20 Scott Jenkins won
• State School Board Dist. 4 Dave Thomas defeated Chris Dallin
• The only contested school board race between Christina Morales and Jeff Harris had not been called because of write in votes.

Election Day GO VOTE

Educators all over the state will be voting for education friendly candidates today. We must change the faces at the legislature or we can't change the bad legislation that they produce. Our big win over the voucher proponents hopefully will continue today. Brave the bad weather and make your voice heard. Take others to the polls also. Thanks for all you do.

U-PAC Recommends Local Candidates

You should have received your UEA ACTION in the mail. Make sure you check the recommended candidates in your district. For complete Utah election information, go to www.elections.utah.gov . Hope you voted early, but if not get out tomorrow and make your voice heard.

Blog Contest to Begin in November

We will be giving rules for the Blog Contest in November. A flyer will be sent out to each member giving the website and blogsite url. See you in November. Have a great Halloween.