Frontline
Marysville Education Association
1927 Fifth Street
Marysville, WA 98270
360.548.3446
[email protected]
January 11, 2013
NEW YEARʼS RESOLUTIONS
by Arden Watson, MEA President
I have never put much stock in New Year’s Resolutions, but I do
continually throughout the year, establish goals for myself personally and
professionally. I spend time evaluating progress towards goals, and making
lists to keep me moving forward on many tasks. January seems to be the
month to take stock, either with resolutions or through reflection and goal
setting.
In this edition of the Frontline I have included some grant opportunities,
online class offerings, information that may help your financial health, and
a preview of the upcoming legislative session through WEA’s Legislative Agenda. Perhaps some of this
information will assist you as you prepare for the year ahead. Happy New Year!
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WEAʼS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
The Government Relations team has identified five key issue areas that could drive our work in the 2013
legislative session. These issue areas are: McCleary (Class Size/Workload), Salary/Compensation, Testing,
Evaluations, and Higher Education.
McCleary (Class Size / Workload)
• Preserve its focus on K-12 schools. We already are seeing numerous additional interests attempting to
insert themselves into this funding mandate.
• Focus our McCleary-related lobby efforts mostly on obtaining funding for class size reductions,
reductions in workloads through adequate staffing levels, and All-Day Kindergarten.
Salary/Compensation
• Pursue an across-the-board increase in compensation and salary for all members, with a particular
focus on improving salaries at the beginning teacher level.
• Support the work of the Compensation Technical Workgroup as outlined in its report.
Testing
• Secure passage of the ‘Parent Right to Know’ bill, a transparency and accountability bill that would
require districts to inform parents of, among other things, the number of instructional days devoted to
testing as well as the associated costs of administering the tests to their students.
• Participate in conversations around the introduction of the new common core standards assessments.
Evaluations
• Ensure no further policy changes are made to the existing evaluation law.
• Fund the new system so it functions as intended. This includes initial training and ongoing
professional development for teachers and principals on the complete evaluation process.
Higher Education
• Equal bargaining rights for community and technical college faculty.
• Full funding for two and four year higher education institutions.
Congratulations
2012 National Board Certified Teachers!
Jeanette Dolan
Deanna Hollstein
Carroll Knapp
Shelley Lima
Julianne Mach
Star Miller
Totem Middle School
Totem Middle School
Quil Ceda/Tulalip Elementary
Totem Middle School
SOAR [Certificate renewed!]
Quil Ceda/Tulalip Elementary
MSD National Board Certified Teachers
Sherri Ballew
2011
Sunnyside Elementary
Carol Beyer
2011
Quil Ceda/Tulalip Elementary
Chris Bickford
2009
Cedarcrest Middle School
Theresa Blake
2011
Sunnyside Elementary
Cheryl Bond
2008
Cedarcrest Middle School
Mark Bond
2006
MGHS - Bio-Med Academy
Steve Cross
2006
Cedarcrest Middle School
Michelle Dainard
2010
Cedarcrest Middle School
Trishka Dargis
2005
Arts & Technology High School
Cathy Elkington
2010
Liberty Elementary School
Diana Ellerman
2007
Cedarcrest Middle School
Andrea France
2008
MGHS - Academy of Construction & Engineering
Che-Mai Gray
2011
Marysville Middle School
Audrey Hanson
2009
Cedarcrest Middle School
Arlana Juarez
2009
Cedarcrest Middle School
Joe Klomparens
2011
MGHS - International School of Communications
Margo Lawrence
2009
Pinewood Elementary
Debbie McAnaw
2008
Cedarcrest Middle School
Jeanne Olsen
2010
Marysville Middle School
Stephen Parker
2011
Cedarcrest Middle School
Heather Phillips
2009
10th Street Middle School
Gina Sanchez
2010
Marysville Middle School
Kirby Schaufler
2006
Cedarcrest Middle School
Colleen Thomas
2007
Cedarcrest Middle School
Debbie Vincelette 2011
Shoultes Elementary
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Dollars for Scholars!
SCHOLARSHIPS VIA WEA-RETIRED
WEA-Retired is offering five $1,000 scholarships to assist WEA-Active
members, SWEA students, classified, and/or certified members in
reaching their educational goals.
If a $1,000 scholarship can help you with your current academic
endeavors, check out the WEA-Retired “Dollars for Scholars”
scholarship opportunity.
Click on this link for the scholarship
application: Dollars for Scholars Application
Applicants may also request directions and application forms from the address listed below or you may email
[email protected] to request a scholarship application. The completed application, cover letter, and
letter of recommendation are due at the address listed below by April 16, 2013. The Scholarship Committee
chairperson will notify the scholarship recipients by May 14, 2013.
WEA-Retired Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Committee
51 SE Bayview Lane
Shelton, WA 98584
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NEA Foundation Grants
Awards Given Three Times a Year
Beneficiary: Colleges and Universities, Education Support Professionals, K–12
Teachers.
Grant Type: Subject Matter Expertise
Deadline:
Friday, February 1, 2013
The NEA Foundation awards grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning:
! Student Achievement Grants support initiatives that improve academic achievement.
! Learning & Leadership Grants support high-quality professional development.
Practicing K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and
staff at public colleges and universities may apply online. For information about how to apply, the
application, and an instructional video, visit The NEA Foundation's web site. Application deadlines are:
February 1, June 1, and October 15.
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Barron Prize: The Gloria Barron Prize
for Young Heroes
Nominate a Student Age 8-18 Who Has Been the Prime Mover of a Service Activity
Beneficiary: K-12 Students
Grant Type: Character Education
Deadline:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their
communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the
environment. The goal of the Barron Prize is to celebrate such heroic young people—and to inspire others to
do their part.
If you are an adult who has solid knowledge of a young person's heroic activities, and you are not related to
the nominee, please tell us all about your young hero. That student could be awarded $2,500, to be applied to
his or her higher education or service project, along with other related prizes and honors.
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2013.
To find out more about this Barron Award, including eligibility, nomination forms, and selection criteria, see
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
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WEA's National Board Home Stretch Seminar
Registration is now open for the 2013 WEA National Board Home Stretch seminars for both the Spokane
(February 2) and Edmonds (February 23) locations. Registration for the co-located WEA ProTeach and ELL
Winter Jump Start is also open.
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Online Special Education Courses Through WEA
Registration is now open for WEA's 2013 special education online courses for members. Coursework can be
accessed 24 hours a day within the course's two-week timeframe, making the education experience convenient
and inexpensive.
Cost per class is $60. Participants also can earn 10 clock-hour credits from WEA (this is included in the
course fee), or one college credit from Seattle Pacific University for an additional $40. If you want to take a
class for college credit, please contact Shirley Jeffrey for the required paperwork.
The following course offerings are now open for registration. Each course is limited to 30 students and
classes fill quickly.
Assistive Technology for Educators: This 10-hour course is designed to introduce K-12 educators to
Assistive Technology. Register online for the January 14-29, 2013 session.!!
Transition to Postsecondary Education: This course focuses on addressing the transition to
postsecondary life with an emphasis on the transition to employment. Students will identify critical elements
of transition planning with regard to postsecondary employment, including the identification of appropriate
adult service support agencies. Register here for February 11-26, 2013 course.!!
Legal Issues in Serving Students with Special Health Care Needs: The goal of this course is to
provide professional educators, paraeducators, related services personnel, and interested others, a thorough
understanding of the federal and Washington state laws and regulations affecting the provisions of educational
services to students with special health care needs. Register for the April 1-15, 2013 session.!!
Disability History: This course is designed to provide educators an introduction to disability history,
advocacy and law. The course includes a review of the western highlights of disability history -- not
exclusively the American history, but selective nonetheless. In addition to the historical highlights, the course
includes information on disability terminology and the models of disability. This course is offered April 22May 6, 2013. Register for this class.!!
Addressing the Needs of Students with Mental Health Concerns: This 10-hour course covers
selected issues related to serving students with mental health care needs in the school setting. The course
materials will provide background information on the metal health concerns that negatively impact the ability
of some children to learn; review the primary legal issues raised in schools when serving these children, and
introduce educators to new developments in school-based services and community collaborations in
Washington state. The course is available May 13-27, 2013. Register here.
If you have questions, please contact Mark Anderson at 253-765-7066 or Shirley Jeffrey at 253-765-7073.
2012-13 MEA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President – Arden Watson
Elem (1) & Sp. Ch. – Cathy Davis
Vice President – Randy Davis
Elementary (2) – Cathy Elkington
Secretary – Lynn Boze
Secondary (1) – Jason Call
Treasurer – Deb Gilmore
Secondary (2) – John Hodgins
Marysville Education Association
1927 Fifth Street, Marysville, WA 98270
360.548.3446
www.marysvilleteachers.net