CTA offers the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to members and their dependents who are from the following defined ethnic minority groups: African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. The applicants must be pursuing a college degree or credential for a teaching-related career in public education in an accredited institution of higher learning. Applications are available at the MTA office and must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 15.

Opportunities for Members in the
CTA César E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program

The César E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program will provide recognition for students and their teachers who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and guiding principles by which César E. Chávez lived his life. The Awards Program will honor the memory of this great man and ensure that the spirit of his work continues in the classrooms of California.

Entries may be written essays or visual arts projects from students grade kindergarten through community college. Entries are due to CTA Friday, March 24. More information and applications are available at www.cta.org.

Is Your Site Considering MOUs?
Start Thinking About It Now!

The District and the Association have developed joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) forms banking minutes and staff development day site specific waivers.

2006-2007 MUSD Calendars are expected to be available by the beginning of January.

There is one form for both the Faculty Club Chairperson and the site Principal to complete and return to District office. The form will then be forwarded to the MTA office.

MOU requests are due Friday, April 28. Forms are available at montebelloteachers.org, the MTA office, and the Instructional Division @ ext. 7924.