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The New York State Teachers' Retirement System is offering free retirement planning seminars to help prepare members for retirement.
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Employee Retirement System

This system is for non-certified members. Typically Civil Service members in Unit 7, 8 & 10.

 

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Executive Board Vacancy

A Unit 1 Director position on the STA Executive Board is vacant. An election will be held at the May Rep Assembly. If you are interested in the position, please submit a resume of no more than 400 words to the STA Election Committee care of the STA office by 4:00 p.m. on May 7, 2012. If you would like to submit your resume by email, you may do so by submitting a Word document to kbambacht@syrteach.org.

Teacher Evaluation Update

The Association and the District have moved forward with an evaluation system for the remainder of the school year. This evaluation system will be used for teachers in PLA schools and those teachers who are 4-8 math or ELA (See Chart Below). For those teachers in non-PLA schools the evaluation system is purley for data collection as part of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grant, your score will not count against you.

We have agreed on the Charlotte Danielson Rubric and the use of the Danielson Group/Teachscape to provide training and support. That training should be completed in the schools where the evaluations will occur. If you have not been evaluated please contact the STA Office or email the STA.

We have agreed on the 20% local measures, the observation percentage, number of observations or any other components of the 60%. Please click here to download the PowerPoint that explains the process.

Obviously there is still much to be worked and we will continue to keep you updated with correct information. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office @ 4526. We thank all of you for your continued patience and support.

STA Evaluation Information Page

SCSD Evaluation FAQ Page

NYSUT FAQ on Teacher Evaluation Settlement

2012-13 SCSD School Budget

The SCSD proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year again falls short and may casue layoffs and reductions of staff. For more information on the SCSD budget click here.

New Unit 1 Contract Grids

Below are the new grids for the 2011-2014 Contract Extension. Other contract information can be found on the Contracts page or more information will be posted as soon as it's available.

There is also changes to the health insurance for the upcoming year. Use the chart below to verify the proper amount is being deducted from your paycheck.

Revised 2011-12 School Calendar

Due to NYS tests the spring break in April had to be changed. At the September school board meeting a new calendar that reflected those changes was accepted. Below is a link to the new calendar for the 2011-12 school year.

Important Information for Teaching Assistants

As a result of the elimination of at least 175 teaching assistant positions there will be a significant number of teaching assistants who will be assigned to buildings other than where they were placed last year. STA does not know how many or who will be moved; nor do we know when people will be notified of their assignments. It has been suggested that if a teaching assistant has a preference of elementary, middle or high school (s)he should put that preference in writing as soon as possible to Linda Mulvey, Special Ed or Randolph Williams, Personnel. Please share this information with your colleagues.

STA Honoring Newly Tenured Teachers

As the start of the new school year rolls along the STA Officers are going to buildings to recognize the newly tenured teachers across the district. Pictured to the left is Megan Henderson at Westside Academy at Blodgett School and President, Kevin Ahern and 1st Vice President, Joan Brown.

 

 

 

Don't Forget About VOTE-COPE!!! This Years Drive is Starting Soon!!!
Contact Nancy Juliano with any questions.

STA Safety/Discipline Form

Please click here to begin the
STA Safety/Discipline Form

A few things to remember:
• Make sure all safety problems and/or violent incidents are reported to your administration as well as your STA Building Representative(s).
• Keep copies of all documentation including SCSD discipline referrals.
• Always follow up with administration if you haven’t heard from them within 24 hours.
• Use this form for serious concerns only.
If you believe the situation you are reporting is an emergency, please call the STA office (435-4526) for immediate assistance.

Emergency Closing of Schools...

  • All STA Members - On the first two days of either wind chill or snow, staff and students do not report. On all subsequent cancellation days due to weather conditions, staff will reports on wind chill days and not report on snow days.
  • All STA Members - When one or more schools are closed for other than inclement weather reasons, all personnel will report for duty at the usual time in accordance with the emergency plan developed by each office/school, unless otherwise notified.

EXPANDING HORIZONS GRANTS:

Through the efforts of Assemblyman William Magnarelli, the STA is offering the Expanding Horizon Grants program. The awards are designed to help our members supplement the funding of field trips that will expand the cultural horizons of SCSD students. For full details, criteria, and forms, click here. For questions or help with the form, call us at 472-6374.

2010-11 Grant Application -
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The STA office is located on 731 James Street. Parking is behind the building off of Willow Street across from the building. There is a side door to enter the office. The STA office is located on the first floor.

 

AFT SCHOLARSHIP ALERT The AFT has several scholarships available. Check out their scholarship page to see which one may help you.

GRANTS ACTION NEWS A New York State Assembly publication, Grants Action News contains inside information on K-12 education grants, grant writing and a host of other state and federal funding programs.

OUR SCHOOLS DESERVE EQUITABLE FUNDING ! Let Albany know that we won't accept anything less. Please join the STA in supporting Parents for Public Schools of Syracuse and the Alliance for Quality Education by visiting their web sites to find out how you can help.

Contract Questions and Answers: Moving to a salary grid is a complicated process. Some of our members most Frequently Asked Questions are answered here.
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