Tuesday, January 15, 2008

On the Right Track

Thank you for filling out the negotiations survey that was recently sent to you. Good solid data helps us in our decisions as we move through the negotiations process. We will soon be asking you to attend negotiations sessions. We'll let you know the dates as soon as we know!

We want to thank Sue Robertson for her unbelievably diligent work in getting our membership rosters up to date. She contacted many of you, asking for current addresses and teaching assignments, and we thank you for getting back to her with that information. Her work has enabled us to maximize dues dollars in our local account, rather than paying KNEA for members that are no longer with us. Thank you, Sue!!

Janet, Linda and Ginger attended a membership initiative training session in Salina on Friday, Jan. 11. Plans were developed for the second year of our membership push. It's time to move from the theme of "Teachers Sticking Together" to "On the Right Track." LNEA is on the right track to providing you with a positive climate, and the best working conditions possible. Please be ready to help us with our spring membership drive. More on that later.

Speaking of being on the right track, the presidents' regular meetings with Kelly Harris and Kevin Gullett have been very productive and are always framed with positive ideas. Thanks to this collaborative effort, the district is moving forward.

Please don't hesitate to send us an e-mail if you have questions or concerns.