Special Announcements

Highlights of Joint Package Proposal For February 20th-For entire package see Bargaining Updates 2012 Tab on Left

jharro — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:55:04 -0500

GROUND BREAKING ASSOCIATION JOINT PACKAGE PROPOSAL HIGHLIGHTS

Legislative Updates Friday, February 10th

jharro — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:36:05 -0500

On Friday, the Senate passed SB 171 on an 18-2 vote, with Senators John Coghill (North Pole) and Fred Dyson (Eagle River) voting no.

The bill now goes to the House. SB 171 would raise the Base Student Allocation (BSA) by $125 in Fiscal Year 13 (beginning July 1, 2012).

Over the next two years it would raise the BSA an Additional $130 in FY 14 and $135 in FY 15. Each $100 increase in the BSA costs the state about $25 million.

The following increase to K-12 education would occur if SB 171 passes the legislature:

Take Action-Contact Your Legislators-Return To Retirement Benefits

jharro — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:27:20 -0500

Secure retirements are not about luck…it takes coordinated effort to effect change with our
elected officials. Today, you can take action and be a partner in that change.
SB 121 and HB 236, is the legislation that creates an option for TRS and PERS employees hired on or
after July 2006 to choose either a defined benefit or a defined contribution retirement plan. We
expect Senate Bill 121 to be heard in the finance committee in the upcoming days of the session,
followed by a full vote before the end of the session.
House Bill 236 will be even more of a challenge with significant hurdles.

Agency Fees-Read the testimonies of three former KPEA Presidents

jharro — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:31:02 -0500

Hello,
Attached are the written testimonies of three former KPEA Presidents.
Don Oberg had emailed his testimony to the board as he is out of the country.
Henry was at the meeting to deliver his in person, and Marge Hays the wife of Hugh Hays delivered his testimony Monday night as Hugh was home ill.

Contact your Legislators Today!

jharro — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:57:13 -0500

The attached two documents are related to NEA-AK efforts to return to a defined benefit retirement for our teachers and public employees.
This is the year to take action!

Please take a few minutes to email your senator and representative and let them know how important this is.

If you were hired new to the state after July 1 of 2006, then you are in the Defined Contribution system.

They need to hear your story. Click "Read more . . ."

Congratulations-Cathy Carrow-Nominated for NEA-Alaska President & LaDawn Druce-Nominated for NEA-AK Vice-President

jharro — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:42:43 -0500

LaDawn DruceRick Frederic from KPEA nominating Cathy Carrow for NEA-AK President at Delegate AssemblVote beginning February 17-March 1

KPBSD Sick Leave Donation Form

jharro — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:03:16 -0500

We have a member who is in need of donated sick leave days due to a recent surgery. The forms come back to me either by fax, bizhub (email), or in district mail.

You can print the form by clicking here: Sick Leave Donation Form

LaDawn Druce

Dr. Atwater Meet and Greet with the Anchorage School District

jharro — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:59:19 -0500

Superintendent candidate Steve Atwater answers questions and discusses his position on educational issues.

NEA Director's Newsletter-September

jharro — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:05:15 -0400

NEA Director's Newsletter-May

jharro — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:01:51 -0400