SL Tribune Editorial Details Low funding

Read in today's opinion page in the SL Trib: www.sltrib.com about the lack of education funding in this year's legislative budget.

Rick

Congrats to Janice Hill-Weber Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Weber's Teacher of the Year, Janice Hill, Green Acres. We are proud of all our fine teachers in Weber and Ogden.

Rick Palmer

Sue Dickey wins NEA Director

In a very close vote, Sue Dickey was elected the new NEA Director for Utah for a one year term. Rick

Operation UEA-United Educators taking Action

Three simple requests to all of our members:

• Share the revised UEA message- "Speak for Tomorrow Today"-with your colleagues, friends, and family. We should have more details this summer. Watch for updates and message training.


• Plan to attend your neighborhood caucus in March 2012. Take 5 friends. Seek election as a delegate. This will allow us to equalize the playing field on Capitol Hill. If we fail to do this, we all suffer. Watch for updates and training opportunities.


• Find one parent in your school who would be willing to work with the UEA to build a brighter future for our neighborhood public schools. We need a name, phone number, school, and e-mail address. Send these to your local president, who will compile a list of names to forward to the UEA.

Thanks Rick

Despite boost, some districts will get less cash

Read Lisa Schencker's entire article on school funding problems at www.sltrib.com

Rick

OEA Negotiations Waiting on School Board

April 28th the OEA Negotiations Team, Doug Stephens, Lisa Vipperman, Clay Kirkham and Whit Freund met with the Ogden City School District team, Brenda Ruffier, Rich Moore, Bruce Penland and Eugene Hart and gave them a counter-proposal based on the fact-finder's report. That counter was given to the school board (the district team has no...I repeat...no decision making power unlike most teams) at their May 5th school board meeting where they "took it under consideration". That means two more weeks of this marathon year-long process. Oh, did I mention that Weber settled for this next year already and Ogden is still trying to settle last year's contract? The frustration level is at red for sure...I feel guilty asking for patience. It is ridiculous...

Rick

OHS FEA Chapter holds Teacher Appreciation Tea

Students from Suzy Davis's FEA and AVID groups held a Teacher Appreciation Tea to honor some of their favorite teachers.

Rick