The ratification package passed with votes 752 yes and 67 votes no. The Board of Education is expected to ratify the package at the November 6 Board meeting.

Changes In Stull Bill

The District and the Association have committed to meeting in regards to the amendments to the Stull Bill law. AB 954 (Goldberg) has made it possible to negotiate evaluations every five years for those with ten or more years of experience. The Committee is expected to meet by mid November. More information will follow.

Jury Duty May Be Postponed
Not Cancelled

Many Bargaining Unit members have reported an increased interest by the courts for participation in jury duty. The MTA-MUSD Contract provides no pay for jury duty. Human Resources will provide letters to employees regarding the Districtís policy regarding jury duty leaves.

The courts will allow school personnel to postpone jury duty until breaks such as summer, winter, spring, or off-track. Personal business leave may be used for jury duty. However, a limit of nine days of current sick leave may be used for this purpose.

Enter the Cesar E. Chavez
Memorial Education Program

The CTA Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Education Program will provide recognition for students and their teachers who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and guiding principles by which Cesar E. Chavez 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 are due April 1, 2004. Applications are available at the MTA office and at www.cta.org.

Election Day is November 4
What Can I Do To Influence Public Education?

Phone bank at the MTA office Monday-Thursday after school.
Phone bank the GOTV Sunday, November 2 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the MTA office.
Precinct walk for both candidates Saturday and Sundays (more information at the MTA office.)
Encourage your friends and family to vote.

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