Jul 19, 2010
SDEA and SDUSD have reached an agreement that will create better caseloads and new workload protections for special educators, concluding the special 60-day workload bargaining process agreed to during negotiations for the 2008-2013 contracts. This settlement marks real progress toward the...
Read full story »
Jun 16, 2010
Due to an overwhelming response by SDEA members during the last week of the initial enrollment period, The Standard has extended the window for SDEA members to enroll with NO medical history questions through June 30.
Members who enroll are guaranteed disability insurance without having to...
Read full story »
Jun 04, 2010
On Thursday, June 3, SDUSD Board Trustee Shelia Jackson joined Trustees Richard Barrera and John Lee Evans and voted to overturn all 112 SDEA layoffs. This vote followed an accountability session with Trustee Evans last week, as well as a delegation of teachers who visited Trustees Jackson and...
Read full story »
May 27, 2010
The June primary election is right around the corner. The SDEA Representative Council voted to recommend Scott Barnett for School Board in District C, the seat currently held by incumbent John deBeck. Barnett is a parent of two SDUSD students and a past member of the Prop. MM oversight...
Read full story »
May 05, 2010
In a shocking display of inhumanity and disrespect, four School Board members (John Lee Evans, Shelia Jackson, Katherine Nakamura and John deBeck) have voted to send unnecessary layoff notices to 112 probationary SDEA members. The irony that this action took place on National Day of the Teacher is...
Read full story »
May 03, 2010
CTA and SDEA have now made it possible for you to get $25,000 in Life Insurance without providing proof of good health! Simply apply by June 15, 2010 and no health questions will be asked! And, to get the proof of good health requirement waived for Disability Insurance, just 5% of SDEA members need...
Read full story »
Apr 13, 2010
SDEA Scholarships
2010 SDEA SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
The Dependent Application is for graduating seniors and current college-enrolled students who are dependents of a current CTA/NEA/SDEA member. The Member Application is for current CTA/NEA/SDEA members who wish to further their...
Read full story »
Mar 26, 2010
Congratulations to the following SDEA election winners (winners in bold):
SDEA Officers
President
Bill Freeman: 273
Tommy Flanagan: 177
Write-ins: 6
Vice President
Camille Zombro: 346
Tom Noriega: 137
Write-ins: 1
Secretary
Lindsay Burningham: 417
Write-ins: 7
Treasurer
Ray Ruffin:...
Read full story »
Mar 13, 2010
Ratification Vote Results
After nearly two years of bargaining, organizing, and working together to make our voices heard, SDEA members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a fair contract with SDUSD. With over 45% of SDEA members voting, the final tally was 3,062 voting yes and 108 voting no. With...
Read full story »
Mar 03, 2010
After nearly two years of bargaining, organizing and working together to make our voices heard, the 8,000-plus members of the San Diego Education Association have reached a tentative agreement (TA) on a fair settlement with the San Diego Unified School District. This TA has been unanimously...
Read full story »