Thousands of Southern California CTA members are planning to attend the massive rally May 25 in Pershing Square. Don’t be left behind! The MTA bus is filling up. Contact a Building Rep, the MTA office, or go to www.montebelloteachers.org for more information!

Governor Continues to Waste Our Money

The Governor has signaled that he is moving forward with a special election for his corporate special interest friends that will cost taxpayers nearly $70 million. He has submitted signatures for the ballot on issues that are out-of-sync with the concerns of everyday Californians.

Although the Alliance for a Better California remains steadfastly opposed to the Governor’s wasteful special election, we have chosen to move forward on the ballot with an agenda that real Californians care about: making prescription drugs more affordable and preventing another energy crisis.

Last year, the Governor vetoed important legislation on both of these issues, siding with his special interest friends in the pharmaceutical industry and private power producers, like the Calpine Corporation.

Drug and energy companies remain some of his biggest campaign contributors.

Book Mark Our Web Site ? www.montebelloteachers. 0rg

Take a minute and check out the Association’s website. We are at:
http://www.montebelloteachers.org.

You can find most forms and contract information on the web.

The site is also linked to TSA special services as well as CTA and many, many other interesting sites. The site is also linked to the MTA office and the members of the Executive Committee.

Email the MTA office regarding web page suggestions.

MTA Budget Is Set for Approval

The first reading of the MTA budget was Tuesday, May 17. The final reading was set for the Tuesday, June 14 Council meeting. The 2005-2006 budget includes a $2 per month increase in MTA dues. The MTA portion of the dues is currently $17 per month. The dues members pay include a Trust Fund contribution, CTA dues, and NEA dues. Contact your Building Rep, the MTA office, or check online at montebelloteachers.org for a copy of the budget and a complete break down of the dues.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Treasurer Kathy Reyes (BGI) or Executive Director Kathy Køhn prior to June 14.

Contract Addresses Summer School Employment

The following regulations are established governing employment and assignment of summer school personnel: (Article I.V. Hours and Assignments Section J. page 6)

1. Regular Bargaining Unit members in the Montebello Unified School District shall be given preference in summer teaching appointments.

2. Assignments shall be made from those Bargaining Unit members who have an application on file with the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.

3. Bargaining Unit members assigned shall be expected to complete their assignments unless, due to decrease in enrollments, it becomes necessary to discontinue classes.

4. Bargaining Unit member assignments will be made by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and the best interests of the students will be a major consideration in all teaching appointments.

5. The Human Resources division shall send a notification concerning summer school application procedures to each school in the Montebello Unified School District. Bargaining Unit members shall have a period of at least two (2) weeks in which to make formal application for summer school employment to the Human Resources Office.

6. The decision as to which Bargaining Unit members are selected for summer school employment shall rest with the summer school building principals with approval of the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. In making these decisions, the principals shall take into consideration the following criteria as determined by the application form and individual interview:

a. When all other factors are substantially equal, preference shall be given first to Bargaining Unit members who have taught the grade and/or subject in question on a regular basis during the preceding year at that site.
b. Bargaining Unit member's area of competence.
c. Quality of teaching performance.
d. Bargaining Unit member's attendance record.
e. Willingness to accept an assignment away from the regularly assigned school.
f. Appropriate teaching credential.