The Reading Language Arts Lions’ tests used in the district this year are in the process of being revised for next year. The Reading First Office at D.O. would like teachers to report any errors or concerns they have regarding specific items on the test. In order to be useful, this information needs to be very specific: please note grade level, theme number, subtest and item number, followed by an explanation of the concern or objection to the item.

The Reading First Office has been told that if these items can be communicated to Sacramento by Friday, March 9, the information will be considered in the revision process. The state has an April printing deadline in order to have the tests available for year-round schools in July. Therefore, the earlier you can relate this information to D.O., the more likely it will be considered. Please fax your concerns to Ann Nemerouf at (323) 887-5886, mail to Ann Nemerouf, D.O. ET-3, or e-mail to Ann Nemerouf at Nemerouf_Ann@montebello.k12.ca.us. Thank you.

Adult Education Pay For Holidays

All Adult Education Bargaining Unit members with an assigned class which meets on the holidays listed below will be compensated as if that class had met.

Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lincoln Day
Washington Day
Memorial Day

Full-time Adult Education Bargaining Unit members in addition receive:

Friday after Thanksgiving

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Become A Cadre Trainer

The CTA Cal Challenge Diversity Training Program is looking for new cadre trainers. Help promote understanding, acceptance and constructive relations among people of many different cultures and language backgrounds. Training topics include:

Cadre Trainer applications are available at cta.org and the MTA office. Applications must be received by CTA no later than Saturday, May 1.

Election for Executive Committee In April

The nominations for the Executive Committee and State Council will close at the Council meeting on Tuesday, April 20. Nominations are open for:

Vice President
Secretary
High School Director
Elementary Director
Adult Education Director,
State Council Representative (2)

Eligible members may be nominated in one of three ways: (1) complete the petition (on the back of this Contact), (2) nomination on the floor of Council, or (3) via the Nominating Committee. (The Nominating Committee will be announced at the March 16 Council meeting.)