Last night, the Board of Supervisors held several public budget hearings, including the tax rate, the budget, and the Capital Improvement Plan (buildings, maintenance, repairs, etc.). The good news is that the BoS is committed to funding Dr. Taylor’s proposed salary increases. However, the BoS is not committed to fully funding the School Board’s budget request (see 1:51:34 in the video of…
February 1st – SEA MEMBER ONLY meeting with Dr. Taylor to get an overview of the budget. If you have questions or clarification about the budget, Robin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Please see your e-mail for the link. We will take a membership vote after the presentation on whether to support his budget. February…
Dear School Board Members, Dr. Taylor, and SEA Members, On Tuesday, January 11th, SEA distributed a survey to all SCPS employees. We asked for position, building level, and two simple questions: Do you support the current policy requiring masks for everyone in SCPS schools? Do you support the current policy requiring masks for everyone in…
Richmond Education Association made history last Monday when the school board voted for collective bargaining 8-1. I watched as educators hugged each other realizing they would have a say in their contract. It’s time we bring the movement to Stafford. You had signed up for information on collective bargaining previously, so I wanted to reach…
The SEA wanted to give you an update of things that have been going on behind the scenes. The Executive Board met with Dr. Jones, Patrick Byrnett, Chris Fulmer, and Lisa Boatwright on 11/29/2021. At this meeting, we brought three major concerns to the table. The employee code of conduct- SEA asked that it be…
We will have an ALL MEMBER MEETING on Wednesday, September 1st. It will be from 5:30 – 6:30, and it will be virtual. AGENDA Covid leave Action network emails Bylaws and elections Building reps Membership Liaisons Concurrent Compensation Mode Questions Have a question to submit? Please check your e-mail for the question link as well…
SEA has been working on many items behind the scenes. A COVID leave policy was brought before Dr. Kizner and Patrick Byrnett. We anticipate it becoming policy for this year soon. The EXEC board is aware that staff are being required to concurrent teach. Robin Gardner has spoken with VEA and is currently trying to…
The SEA hosted a Town Hall with Dr. Kizner and the heads of HR and finance for SCPS on 5-13-21. Questions were submitted in advance via the SEA and were answered in this forum. Here is the video in case you missed it.
SEA advocated for Stafford educators at the BOS meeting on 4-20-21. The BOS passed a budget that will fully fund the School Board’s budget request for the next fiscal year!