Award-Winning Newspaper of United Teachers • www.utla.net Volume XLVI, Number 2, October 21, 2016 From our classrooms to the community UTLA’s Neighborhood Walks on October 6 bring together parents, students, and educators.

Connecting with actions in more than 230 cities nation- wide, thousands of UTLA members, parents, and stu- dents took to the streets on October 6 to walk neigh- borhoods and talk to the community about public educa- tion. The large-scale coordinated walks were the first of their kind for UTLA and built on our ongoing work organizing with parents and the community for Parthenia Elementary teachers Carmen Saldivar, Kathy the schools that stu- Schultz, and Julia Tambous-Dolinsky are ready to talk dents deserve. The Gardner Elementary community gets ready to head into the neighborhood, with support about Props. 55 and 58 and also to listen to input from At Lizarraga from UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl and LAUSD School Board President Steve Zimmer. the community. Elementary, more than 40 parents and educators gathered schools, let’s make public schools better.” community schools. Community schools equally, they are able to weed out students in second-grade teacher Joy Kasper’s The neighborhood walks also involved leverage school campuses to become who are not high achieving and the teach- room after school to have a brief training conversations with community members hubs of educational, cultural, health, ers at those schools are not protected and about going door to door. They dug into about what people like about their local and civic partnerships to improve the they’re not unionized,” Huerta said. “That a potluck spread of tinga, pasta salad, and school and what they feel it would take education of students and to strengthen is a threat to our whole profession.” fruit salad before heading out in twos and to make it a true “community school.” In the surrounding community. In the face of serious challenges to threes to knock on doors. Materials for the Glassell Park Elementary community, Educators such as Erica Huerta, who public education, Huerta is heartened by their walk included a one-pager about pro- walkers heard feedback about wanting walked on October 6 with her Garfield a coordinated national campaign to stand grams that Lizarraga offers and flyers on speed bumps and a traffic light to make High community, know that building truly up for public education. Propositions 55 and 58, two measures on the streets safer for students. In the neigh- transformative community schools means “It’s an exciting time, however bleak the November ballot that would strength- borhood around Haskell Elementary in addressing the impact that the unchecked the situation looks,” Huerta said. “The en our schools. Prop. 55 would prevent up the Valley, where SEIU Local 99 members expansion of charter schools has on equity fact that there is a national alliance to to $4 billion in state education cuts, and walked with UTLA members and parents, and the sustainability of the public educa- reclaim our schools and that people are Prop. 58 would expand language learning participants met a man who was passion- tion system. starting to talk about these issues across opportunities for all students. ate about bringing a community garden to “Looking at the charters popping up in the state and across the country and coor- Gardner Street parent Marc Boyd the site. YES Academy walkers amassed in my neighborhood and seeing that not only dinating actions together—I think that’s walked with his daughter and her teach- the middle of a large apartment complex, are these charters not serving all students really exciting.” ers on October 6 because he knows that playing music to pull people into the court- passing Prop. 55 is critical for funding the yard to talk about public education. kind of school experience he wants for his UTLA’s unique action was part of the Make a difference in the final daughter. national October 6 Day of Action, coor- “Programs like music and art are im- dinated by the Alliance to Reclaim Our portant to me,” Boyd said. “I would hate Schools, a coalition of labor, community, days for Props. 55 and 58 to see these get cut out of school.” social justice, and faith groups. This is the Parent Sula Zafirios walked because of third nationwide action this year, follow- the “amazing” experience she has had at ing events on February 17 and May 4. As Gardner Street. schools are increasingly threatened by a “It’s important for parents to stand up for push to cut funding and privatize public public education,” Zafirios said. “Funding education, AROS is fighting back with a has been lost and it’s going to the wrong broad vision that prioritizes racial justice, places. Instead of sending kids to private equity, and well-resourced, world-class, Voters trust educators, and they need to hear from us about two education- related measures on the ballot: Props. 55 and 58. UTLA members are making that crucial one-on-one contact by volunteering to call voters and knock on doors. Do your part to ensure victory on November 8 by signing up. Phone banking @ UTLA: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Precinct walking: Saturdays Plus expanded hours & days for GOTV November 5-8 To sign up: Go to utla.net for updated dates and times or contact UTLA political coordinator Astine Suleimanyan at 213-637-5174 or [email protected]. United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 United Teacher President’s perspective

PRESIDENT Alex Caputo-Pearl NEA AFFILIATE VP Cecily Myart-Cruz AFT AFFILIATE VP Betty Forrester How it all fits together ELEMENTARY VP Juan Ramirez SECONDARY VP Colleen Schwab Props. 55 & 58, school-site struggles, PACE, and the fight against CCSA. TREASURER Arlene Inouye SECRETARY Daniel Barnhart By Alex Caputo-Pearl financial impact of charters on LAUSD. student “pushout” at charters. Localities like EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jeff Good UTLA President CCSA is not an educational organiza- Anaheim and Huntington Park have voted tion—it is a billionaire front group, funded for moratoriums on charters. The LAUSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS On October 6, I walked with the Gardner by Eli Broad, the Waltons of Walmart, John School Board held the managements of El Elementary school community, knocking Arnold of Enron, and more. CCSA is not Camino Charter, Magnolia, and Celerity NORTH AREA: Karla Griego, Interim Chair (Buchanan ES), Rebecca Solomon (RFK UCLA on doors to ask people what they would about supporting the original intent of char- accountable for severe irregularities in the Comm. School), Kirk Thomas, (Eagle Rock ES), Julie Van Winkle (Logan Span School) like to see in their neighborhood school ters: to create contained, innovative learn- areas of transparency, governance, and the and giving out information about Proposi- ing environments for high-needs students use of public money. SOUTH AREA: Ingrid Villeda, Chair (93rd Street ES), Ayde Bravo (Maywood ES), tions 55 and 58. We did this while UTLA within the broader public system. Not at We in UTLA should be proud that we Maria Miranda (Miramonte ES), L. Cynthia Matthews (McKinley ES) members, parents, students, and other all. Rather, CCSA wants an unlimited, un- have contributed mightily to building this stakeholders from more than 100 schools regulated charter sector that undermines movement. Some of our contributions have EAST AREA: Gillian Russom, Chair (ESP Academy), Ingrid Gunnell (Lane ES), Gloria Martinez (Rowan ES), across Los Angeles were doing the same, the entire system and privatizes public included: Adrian Tamayo (Lorena ES) as part of the national Alliance to Reclaim education. • October 2014: We took a path-break- WEST AREA: Erika Jones Crawford, Chair (CTA Our Schools Day of Action. CCSA convinced legislators to stay away ing proposal to the bargaining table with Director), Noah Lippe-Klein (Dorsey HS), Rodney Lusain (Los Angeles HS), Jennifer Villaryo (Grand View ES) As Gardner chapter chair Robert Reyes from the October 20 event. So, we pivoted, LAUSD, calling for an accountability article CENTRAL AREA: José Lara, Chair (Santee EC), and key Gardner neighbor- in the UTLA-LAUSD contract Kelly Flores (Maya Angelou), Paul Ngwoke (Bethune hood walk organizer Rebecca that would have set standards MS), Zulma Tobar (Harmony ES) Cabrera worked with dozens of for all publicly funded schools VALLEY EAST AREA: Scott Mandel, Chair (Pacoima Magnet), Victoria (Martha) Casas (Beachy ES), Mel students and parents making on student equity and access, House (Elementary P.E.), Alex (David) Orozco (Madison MS) posters for the walk, as LAUSD financial transparency, parent VALLEY WEST AREA: Bruce Newborn, Chair (Hale School Board President and engagement, and more. While Charter), Melodie Bitter (Lorne ES), Wendi Davis (Henry MS), Javier Romo (Mulholland MS) UTLA-endorsed candidate we were not able to win this in Steve Zimmer rallied the bargaining, our proposal gained HARBOR AREA: Aaron Bruhnke, Chair (San Pedro HS), Karen Macias-Lutz (Del Amo ES), Elgin Scott (Taper ES), Gardner crowd, and as I spoke attention as a model for shaping Steve Seal (Eshelman ES) to Reyes about Gardner’s in- demands among unions, school ADULT & OCCUP ED: Matthew Kogan (Evans CAS) credible 94% PACE contributor boards, community groups, and BILINGUAL EDUCATION: Cheryl L. Ortega (Sub Unit) rate, it struck me that this was others. EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: Corina Gomez (Pacoima EEC) the perfect reflection of how • October 2014: We got HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Linda Gordon we project what we stand for On October 9, Alex accepted an award on behalf of all UTLA members at rid of one of the most corpo- SPECIAL ED: Lucia Arias and how we are fighting for it. the West Hollywood/Beverly Hills Democratic Club. During the awards rate, pro-unregulated-charter- It was inspiring. growth superintendents in the SUBSTITUTES: Fredrick Bertz ceremony, he called on people to ask their legislators at each table whether country, John Deasy, which sent PACE CHAIR: Marco Flores they supported Senate Bill 322, a common-sense measure to protect charter Enforcing the contract a message to privatizers across UTLA RETIRED: John Perez school students from unfair suspensions and expulsions that was torpedoed & organizing for by the Charter Schools Association, the lobby. the U.S. AFFILIATIONS improvement at schools • March 2015: Sixty-seven American Federation of Teachers Alliance charter educators an- National Education Association On and around the October 6 action, it’s been energizing nounced that they were forming STATE & NATIONAL OFFICERS to watch our officers, Board of a union, with UTLA’s support, at CFT PRESIDENT: Joshua Pechthalt Directors members, and staff L.A.’s largest charter operator. CTA PRESIDENT: Eric Heins The major thrust of their organiz- CTA DIRECTOR: Erika Jones Crawford collaborating in work groups CFT VICE PRESIDENT: Betty Forrester to address common school-site ing drive has been teacher voice NEA PRESDIENT: Lily Eskelsen Garcia problems and broader issues in their profession and the ability AFT PRESIDENT: Randi Weingarten that shape our classrooms. to advocate for school improve- NEA DIRECTOR: Sonia Martin Solis UTLA officer Cecily Myart- ment with parents and students. UTLA COMMUNICATIONS Cruz, UTLA Board members Alliance management’s illegal EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Alex Caputo-Pearl Erika Jones and Noah Lippe- anti-union, anti-student, and COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Anna Bakalis Klein, and a broad team put to- anti-parent response has been COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS: gether the amazing racial justice revealing and has gained media Kim Turner, Carolina Barreiro, Tammy Lyn Gann attention across the country. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Laura Aldana event at Dorsey High School, Door knocking with twin sisters from Gardner Elementary during while UTLA officers Colleen UTLA’s Neighborhood Walks on October 6. • September-December 2015: EDITORIAL INFORMATION Schwab and Daniel Barnhart, From the exhilarating protest at UNITED TEACHER UTLA Board member Bruce Newborn, figuring we should take the bully head on: the Broad Museum opening in September 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Fl., LA, CA 90010 and others organized the first of a series We repurposed October 20 and challenged to the picketing at hundreds of schools in Email: [email protected] UTLA main line: (213) 487-5560 of strategic interventions with the District CCSA to a public debate. We confirmed with November, we pushed the Broad-Walmart privatization scheme into a corner, so much ADVERTISING on student discipline and positive behavior Univision and KPCC radio that they would Senders Communications Group support. 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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Eli Broad and the Fisher family, huge (continued from previous page) contributors to CCSA, put $11 million into the secret campaign to defeat Prop. 30, Speaking out We’ve done a lot. If I were CCSA, I’d be Prop. 55’s predecessor, in 2012. They are afraid of us, too. likely doing the same right now to defeat population. Supporting the current Ethnic We welcome submissions to “Speaking Prop. 55. We need everyone phone-bank- Studies movement in our schools helps Why CCSA is afraid out” and will print as many as possible ing, precinct walking, and doing all they move us to that awareness. in the space available. Letters may be to debate us: Part 2 can to support Props. 55 and 58. But why support the Black Lives Matter But, there’s more to why CCSA is afraid edited for length and clarity, and they Moreover, CCSA dumped almost $10 movement? Because it represents the concept to debate us. We’re right and they’re wrong, do not necessarily reflect the opinions million into the 2013 and 2015 School Board that all sectors of our society matter—that and that makes for a hard debate for them of UTLA or its officers. elections, and we can expect that they will when one is aware of the plight of one mi- to win. Consider just three examples. dump more than that into the School Board By mail: Editor, nority group, it leads to better consideration • Two months ago, CCSA bullied legis- elections this March, when we absolutely UNITED TEACHER and treatment of the next group, and the next lators in Sacramento to oppose or abstain must elect a board that will support our 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor, group, and ultimately, everyone. An annual from voting on Senate Bill 322. The bill movement for Sustainable Community Los Angeles, CA 90010 lesson that I attempt to teach my students is went down in flames. It was a common- Schools, support our demands around By email: [email protected] that they each have an obligation to make sense measure that would have required school-site issues emerging from our work- the world a little bit better when they leave due process for charter students who face groups and site struggles, support our Why we all must support than it was when they got here. suspension or expulsion. In the face of 2017 contract bargaining, and support our Black Lives Matter As a history teacher, I also believe that studies showing troubling racial dispro- 2017 health benefits bargaining. We will The unrest over police shootings contin- we have an obligation to learn from our portionality in suspensions/expulsions not be able to equal the money of the bil- ues to raise a question: whether or not to past; to learn the importance of not allowing and their negative impacts—as well as lionaires, but we absolutely must increase support the Black Lives Matter movement. oppression, discrimination, or maltreat- the disproportionate use of suspension/ our number of PACE contributors to be Arguments against supporting Black Lives ment to happen against any members of our expulsion by charter schools to push stu- in the game. Matter usually revolve around statements society. One of the most important lessons dents out—it is unconscionable that CCSA I will end with Glenwood Elementary such as “All Lives Matter”—Hispanic, of the Holocaust can be learned from this led the effort to defeat this bill. In a public School in the East , Asian, white—and that only focusing on important poem, written by prominent debate, this is indefensible. and their great chapter chair, Petra Cano, black lives is wrong. As a white teacher, I Protestant pastor Martin Niemoller who • This week, CCSA attempted to who is already leading the charge to elect disagree. For the betterment and health of lived in Germany at that time: prevent the LAUSD School Board from UTLA-endorsed candidate Imelda Padilla our society, it is critical that we all support First they came for the Socialists, and I did denying the charter renewal of two Celer- to the School Board in March (by the way, Black Lives Matter. not speak out— ity charter schools (LAUSD denied them Imelda joined a vibrant October 6 neigh- I am not making a value judgment on Because I was not a Socialist. anyway). Celerity plays a confusing shell borhood walk with the validity of recent police shootings of Then they came for the Trade Unionists, game organizationally that doesn’t allow and chapter chair Hector Perez-Roman). black men. I don’t have the facts in all of and I did not speak out— their authorizer, LAUSD, to appropriately Amidst my many school visits—officers the cases. But it cannot be argued that Because I was not a Trade Unionist. monitor them. The shell game involves and staff have done almost 400, at this there has always been a disproportional Then they came for the Jews, and I did not two business entities, Celerity Educational point, over the past six weeks—I was in- amount of police violence toward the black speak out— Group and Celerity Global Development, spired by the educators at Glenwood. It community, compared to others. Should Because I was not a Jew. whose roles appear to shift in ways that are was so moving to hear the story of a former police be better trained in dealing with Then they came for me—and there was no difficult to understand. Moreover, conflict- teacher who had worked with students, potential violent situations, so that extreme one left to speak for me. of-interest issues have been raised, as the parents, and community to make the beau- force is not necessary? Of course. But that We have an obligation to speak out same person has leadership roles with the tiful murals that are all over the campus. is only the surface. We must also address against any form of injustice and to support business entities and at Celerity schools. They reflect so strongly what we are about: the causes of the socio-economic situation groups that do so. But at the same time, we Celerity has repeatedly refused to produce commitment, compassion, creativity, and that place many of our black communities have an equal obligation to promote and documents regarding its operations, and the building of real community schools. in situations of poverty and violence. We support justice on both sides of the issue. large unknowns exist regarding the uses All of you, keep up the great work, stand also have an obligation to raise aware- Unfortunately, some of those who support of public money. In a public debate, this proud, and vote November 8—you are ness, knowledge, and understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement promote is indefensible. an inspiration. minority communities among the general (continued on page 15) • Finally, this week, CCSA attempted to bully Huntington Park Mayor Gra- ciela Ortiz, a great counselor and UTLA member, and the Huntington Park City In this issue Council to get the city to back off its call for a moratorium on charter schools. The 4 UTLA challenges charter lobby group to debate 5 Accolades mayor and city council have very logical Full-page ad in the L.A. Times calls out billionaire-funded CCSA. reasons for the moratorium: The city has 7 November 8 election seen an unregulated explosion in char- 5 Addressing school-site issues endorsements ters and has more than 20 schools across Guidance on flushing logs, BIC, Saturday trainings, and faulty A/C. three square miles. Rather than continue 12 UTLA calendar to allow more charter expansion, the city 5 Fixing the magnetization process wants to do some land-use planning—to UTLA pushes to hold LAUSD accountable for fair and 15 Bilingual issues consider parks, youth recreation spaces, transparent procedures. and small business development zones. 16 UTLA Officer & Board It was a shocking scene at the meeting: a billionaire front group descending on 6 Health benefits: Critical updates for 2017 elections a small city to demand that the demo- Open enrollment begins November 1. cratically elected leadership of the city 22 Retirees’ corner bow down. CCSA did this with rhetoric that not only smacked of anti-democratic 24 CalSTRS workshops sentiment, but also of racism and paternal- ism. It was, frankly, disgusting. Ortiz and 25 Prepping for a substitute the city council stood their ground and extended the moratorium to a year. In a 26 Classifieds public debate, CCSA’s actions are, again, indefensible. We’re going to press CCSA until they Get connected to UTLA debate us. Facebook: facebook.com/UTLAnow Twitter: @utlanow The centrality of Props. 55 & 58 and PACE YouTube: youtube.com/UTLAnow This war with CCSA only puts an ex- clamation point on the need to get out the vote for Propositions 55 and 58 and Led by chapter chair Robert Reyes, the Gardner Street community hits the sidewalks the need to join PACE and organize our around the school to talk about public education and Props. 55 and 58. co-workers to join PACE. 3 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 October 6 Community Walks UTLA calls out CCSA in L.A. Times

UTLA is stepping up our fight against the billionaire privatizers by taking on their well-funded front group, the Cali- fornia Charter Schools Association, in a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times and HOY newspapers. The ad, which connects with our ongoing “We Are Public Schools” media campaign, is in the Sunday, October 23, Los Angeles Times and will run in the Saturday, October 29, HOY. Read more on page 2 about CCSA and their indefensible tactics, including at- tempts to shield charters from financial accountability and lobbying to defeat a bill protecting charter students from unfair YES Academy expulsion. Text of the UTLA ad

Dear Parents: As educators in both district and charter schools, we believe you should be included in a discussion about the rapid expansion of unregulated charter schools in Los Angeles. The lobbying arm of the charter school indus- try, the California Charter School Association, does not. Venice High School Manhattan Place Elementary As a front group for billionaires, CCSA has a plan to move one million students from public schools into charter schools by 2022. While charter schools use taxpayer money, they are virtually unaccountable to the public, resulting in discriminatory Smaller version of the full-page L.A. Times ad. enrollment practices and biases against special needs students and English lan- $590 million, money that could have helped guage learners at many charters. It has led to pay for smaller class sizes, arts, music and documented cases of financial malfeasance, ethnic studies programs as well as librarians, self-dealing and profiteering. nurses and counselors. These deeply concerning issues have 4. LA school board members are attacked RFK Community School led to shifts in the LA charter debate. On by CCSA for investigating claims of mal- Tuesday, due to financial irregularities and feasance and self-dealing at various charter a systemic lack of transparency, the Los schools. CCSA is expected to spend millions Angeles Unified School Board denied five in the 2017 school board race. CCSA attacked charter school renewal applications, moving the Huntington Park City Council for simply towards closure. They also pushed for the wanting control over planning in their city. resignation of the executive director at El 5. Public schools are open to all; charter Camino Real charter school for misuse of schools are allowed to be selective in their school funds. The same night, in Huntington enrollment and retention process, leaving Park, because of an over-proliferation of many students without the “choice” they charter schools (10 in 3 square miles) and claim to offer. Santee Learning Complex Lizarraga Elementary impacts on local neighborhoods like traffic 6. CCSA opposes common sense legisla- and congestion, loss of green space and tax tion, like Senate Bill 322, which would have revenues, the City Council voted 4-1 to enact protected charter students against unfair a moratorium on new charter schools. expulsions and suspensions. Last weekend, the NAACP passed a reso- 7. Since 2011, CCSA’s political action lution, calling for a nationwide moratorium committees have amassed $169 million, and on charter schools. Criticism by the ACLU as are funded by billionaires who undermine well as Black Lives Matter has been punctu- democracy through privatization schemes. ated by scathing research that shows deep, 8. Major CCSA billionaire donors include discriminatory flaws in the rapid expansion real estate mogul Eli Broad; the Walton family of charters. of Walmart; Doris Fisher of Gap, Inc.; Reed We believe that since charter schools are Hastings, CEO of Netflix; and John Arnold, Mendez High School paid for by you, they should be transparent former CEO of Enron. Fourth Street Primary Center to you. So earlier this month, United Teachers In our neighborhood public schools, we Los Angeles invited CCSA to a public debate work to educate every child who walks on the impact of charter schools, open to all through the door. We believe that public parents, students and community members. schools have the power to be the anchors for CCSA declined. our communities, locally grown and built by What are they afraid of? It is clear they the neighborhoods they serve. prefer to operate behind the scenes, safe It is time for a public discussion on how a within the patronage of billionaires, perpet- 287% increase in the number of charter schools uating a false narrative about public schools affects our students, our neighborhoods and while threatening local policy makers and the overall sustainability of our educational state legislators. system. It is time for CCSA to explain why Here’s what CCSA won’t tell you: the qualities that could make charters truly 1. The original intent of charter schools public – like financial transparency, student was to provide innovative learning environ- equity and access, open meeting laws and an ments for students within the public school elected oversight body – are absent. system; today, CCSA wants to dismantle our Join us in calling on CCSA to accept our democratically run public education system. open invitation to a public debate on these 2. Charter schools are paid for by funds that matters, and to discuss the full impact of would have gone to our neighborhood public charter schools in Los Angeles. Parents and teachers from Alliance charter schools, often hurting the schools most in need. schools joined UTLA’s neighborhood walks 3. This year, charter school growth will Sincerely, at several sites to advocate for school funding cost the Los Angeles Unified School District UTLA Arleta High School and public education. 4 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 Fixing the magnetization process UTLA pushes to hold LAUSD accountable for fair and transparent procedures.

Turning a school into a magnet can be arbitrary, opening the door for discrimina- tion with, and I worried who was going to a great thing: It can unleash staff creativ- tion against educators based on issues not write my recommendations for college,” ity, tighten academic focus, and invigo- related to job performance, such as age, Shakur said. “The reconstitution was an rate parent and community support. But outspokenness, or union activities. attack on my community, and also on my done badly, as LAUSD continues to do at “Mouths dropped open when parents mom. She has spent so much time to get some sites, it can be a divisive, destabiliz- and students heard who would not be a good education for me, but they didn’t ing process that harms the continuity of coming back to Wilmington,” chapter chair ask for her opinion. Their solution was to student learning. Taimi Crowell said. “Some of the teach- throw away good teachers who knew our The District’s rushed magnet conversion ers had taught multiple generations of community and our struggles and replace this year of Wilmington Middle School is the same family. Relationships have been them with teachers who didn’t know us.” one example of a flawed process. Many wiped out because of adult issues, not UTLA is pushing for changes to the mag- parents and teachers support the concept student issues. Teachers were let go who netization process that would hold LAUSD of converting Wilmington to a STEAM had proven track records, many of whom accountable for fair and transparent proce- LAUSD’s flawed process to convert Wilm- magnet, but they believe the District cor- were outspoken advocates for students.” dures, with staff, parent, and community ington Middle School into a magnet triggered rupted the process. Key among the com- LAUSD has a history of controversial input and resources to support the conver- community protests, including a rally outside plaints is that LAUSD’s own policy was magnet conversions. Some conversions sion. Magnetization should not cut students the school in August. not followed to secure stakeholder input, happen smoothly, with staff and community off from faculty and staff they know, threaten which should have included parents from support, but others don’t. The 2012 magne- valuable teacher-led programs, or destabilize continue on the school site level to organize feeder schools and community residents. tization of —a top- school campuses. UTLA’s new work group with parents and the community on a range In addition, all teachers were forced to down conversion pushed by then-Superin- on restructuring, led by UTLA officer Betty of issues, building the connections that are reapply for their positions, and some tendent John Deasy without any stakeholder Forrester, will be exploring ways through vital to mounting a campaign to push back valued educators were not asked back input—led to community protests, the filing contract bargaining to address LAUSD when magnetization or other school changes and have been displaced from the school. of charges with the labor board, and a short abuses of the process. UTLA educators also are not supported by the community. Others decided to leave of their own accord film that chronicled the destabilization of because LAUSD’s actions were creating the campus after a number of committed tension and uncertainty on campus. In educators with excellent evaluations were Accolades response, Wilmington parents and educa- not rehired. Many of the teachers not asked tors leafleted the community with “alert back were union activists who had been key Monroe High educator named one of five state flyers,” rallied in front of the school, and to building the school’s nationally recog- Teachers of the Year. organized meetings with LAUSD Superin- nized Extended Learning Cultural Model. tendent and LAUSD Board At a community forum, former Crenshaw member Richard Vladovic to demand that student Tauheedah Shakur painted a picture the District address their concerns. of what was waiting for her when the school UTLA has persistently protested the reopened as a magnet, including larger class District’s exploitation of the magneti- sizes, a disorganized campus, and the loss zation process to force staff to reapply of teachers she had known throughout her for their positions. Interview and hiring academic career. procedures are frequently secretive and “I was missing teachers I had a connec- Addressing school-site issues Guidance on flushing logs, BIC, Saturday trainings, and faulty A/C.

UTLA officers and area leaders met with serve your school site. Isela Lieber (center) at the L.A. County Teacher of the Year celebration—the first step toward 20 LAUSD directors on September 27 to Saturday trainings not mandatory: The being named a California Teacher of the Year. She is with some of her supportive colleagues. address school-site issues cropping up at District cannot require you to attend any From left: Monroe High dean of students Michael Cranshaw, math teacher Donavion Huskey, numerous schools, and we emphasized trainings during your off time. In addition, TSP coordinator Maria Perez-Tapia, Monroe High principal Chris Rosas, and special educa- that we expect the District to respond with you should be paid your regular contract tion teacher Grace Fabian. action. Below is some guidance on several hourly rate for any training during non- concerns members have been raising. In working hours. We encourage members Isela Lieber, a former English-learner who English at the Cesar Chavez Learning addition to the issues listed below, our team not to participate in any trainings that are now teaches English and English as a Second Academies, and Matthew Waynee, a cin- discussed with the District overtesting, paid at a lower rate. A quality professional Language at James Monroe High School, was ematic arts teacher at the LAUSD/USC magnetization of schools, school climate development program should entail com- named one of five California Teachers of the Media Arts & Engineering Magnet. and student discipline, and class size. pensating professionals at their full rate of Year for 2017. An immigrant from Ecuador Flushing logs: At some schools, teachers pay. If you feel undue pressure from your who came to the U.S. with only a seventh- Wonderland named have been coming under pressure to flush administrators to participate in optional/ grade education and very little knowledge Blue Ribbon School out classroom pipes by running water and voluntary professional development and/ of the English language, Lieber said she Wonderland Elementary has been named documenting this process on flushing logs. or weekend trainings, please talk to your strongly identifies with her students, leading a National Blue Ribbon School in recognition UTLA objects to the flushing log directive chapter chair. (If you’re a member at a Reed by example and sharing her personal story. of its outstanding academic performance. due to the question of liability along with settlement school, go to bitly.com/ReedLet- “I want to make a difference in the stu- Home to both a traditional school and a the reasonableness of the request. The Dis- ter for more information about pressure to dents I serve,” Lieber said. “I tell them that gifted/high-ability magnet, Wonderland is trict has agreed that teachers don’t have to attend nonmandated trainings.) I studied hard and I worked hard and I one of 279 public and 50 private elementa- maintain flushing logs, and we have asked Help for nonworking A/C: During the have been able to achieve something, and ry schools to receive the prestigious honor for LAUSD to put this in writing. If you heatwave in September, many sites report- that I believe they can do the same thing. from the U.S. Department of Education. have been given a directive that conflicts ed faulty air-conditioning units, resulting Teaching is an act of social justice. To be Now in its 34th year, the National Blue with this, ask for the directive in writing in difficult and possibly unhealthy learning a teacher is to be an agent for change.” Ribbon Schools Program recognizes out- and contact your UTLA Area representa- conditions. Now that we’re heading into In addition to her work in the classroom, standing academic success or exceptional tive to resolve this issue. fall, this may be less of an issue, but if hot Lieber sponsors SUCCEED, a club she progress in closing the achievement gap Breakfast in the Classroom implemen- weather hits and you are experiencing prob- founded that provides information and among student subgroups. Fifteen other tation: Many members have reached out lems with the air conditioning unit in your support to first-generation high school L.A. Unified schools have achieved Blue to UTLA about flawed implementation classroom, notify UTLA Elementary Vice students interested in pursuing a post- Ribbon status since 1986. of Breakfast in the Classroom this school President Juan Ramirez at jramirez@utla. secondary education. year. Your school Local Leadership should net (for elementary schools) or UTLA Sec- Two other L.A. Unified educators were To submit news for “Accolades”: play an active role in setting the schedule ondary Vice President Colleen Schwab at named as finalists for the Teacher of the Email details and photos to UTnewspa- and developing the procedures that best [email protected] (for secondary schools). Year honors: Marcella DeBoer, who teaches [email protected]. 5 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 From the classroom to the ballot box Members step up for PACE School visits connect political power with our professional future.

By Ingrid Gunnell a former East Coast mayor dump millions UTLA PACE Legislative Vice Chair of his own dollars into a School Board race in California?” referring to former New “I’m very impressed with the way people York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who are stepping up!” was the first comment donated more than a million dollars in the from Georgia Flowers Lee, the chapter chair last election to try to elect charter school can- and PALS teacher at Saturn Street Elemen- didate Kate Anderson and defeat Zimmer. tary School, when asked about the PACE The educators at Saturn understand the drive on her campus. I spoke with Georgia need to build the financial war chest and the day after UTLA/NEA Vice President use their time and energy to elect pro- Cecily Myart-Cruz visited the school. Cecily public education School Board members. was able to help people make the connec- Saturn’s PACE membership grew from 27% tion between their contributions to PACE of members to 54% during Cecily’s visit. (UTLA’s political action fund) and their Cecily also visited Vine Street Elemen- jobs. A portion of the faculty at Saturn is tary School, where chapter chair and ETK relatively new to teaching, and they recall teacher Billy Tyler is planning to use the the continuous RIF layoff notices during the momentum from her visit to recruit more recession and the importance of seniority. PACE contributors. Everyone in attendance Under the leadership of UTLA chapter chair Steven Fiorillo, nearly 100% of Delevan Drive They understand that if the Proposition 55 at their September meeting signed on for educators contribute to PACE, UTLA’s political action fund. With their school facing the threat funding measure doesn’t pass, they will be $16 per month. Billy will continue to have of charter co-location, these educators understand what’s at stake from the unchecked expansion of at risk of losing their jobs. one-on-one conversations with his members charter operators, and they want the power to push back on the billionaire agenda for our schools. The connection was also made to the to express the importance of PACE dollars. LAUSD School Board races. Some Saturn He personally knows the importance of for our schools and get people who are in- organizations like the California Charter staff members grew up in Board District 2 having supportive School Board members. terested in the students elected to the School School Association (CCSA) and their allies and have a personal connection to that area. As a longtime SRLDP teacher, he advocated Board.” This echoes what UTLA has been can raise millions of dollars, with almost They are not happy with the ideology of with other UTLA members to save SRLDP. organizing around, community schools, unlimited potential because of corporate current Board Member Monica Garcia, who As a result of this advocacy, LAUSD transi- and Javier sees PACE membership as a key backers and wealthy allies such as Eli Broad is a consistent supporter of the corporate tioned many of the SRLDP programs into component to building political power to and Richard Riordan, we need to have a “reform” measures and the unregulated ex- ETK, as opposed to eliminating thousands keep our schools community-based. He held systematic and consistent PACE member- pansion of charter schools. Although Saturn of seats for our youngest learners. a meeting at 7 a.m. with UTLA organizer ship and PACE activists. Educators are the is located in Board Member George Mc- At 20th Street School, which has been em- Jollene Levid at his school site. Everyone most trusted group when discussing public Kenna’s district, the educators see the need battled by a parent trigger takeover attempt who attended the early-morning meeting education. We need to use this trust to build to advocate for LAUSD School Board Presi- and ultimately given to PLAS (Partnership signed up for PACE. His school went from and educate our communities and parents dent Steve Zimmer in his 2017 reelection, for LA Schools), chapter chair and fourth- one PACE contributor to 18 this year. about what is at stake in elections. because all Board members represent de- grade teacher Javier Cruz told his members, It is crucial that UTLA have a successful cision-making in the District. The question “We need to do this to keep our schools part PACE drive and build both our financial Join PACE: See the ad on page 13 or was asked during the site visit, “Why did of the community. We need money to fight war chest and our people power. When go to www.utla.net/pace. Health benefits: Critical updates for 2017 Open enrollment begins November 1.

Open enrollment begins November 1 for PPO. This will result in an increased annual and partner are employees or non-Medicare cluding flu shots and pneumonia vaccines, at employee health plans for the calendar year maximum benefit of $2,000 per member (up retirees) to cross enroll in the same plan, more than 58,000 retail network pharmacies 2017. Health benefits were rolled over with from $1,000). The cost for most preventive when one is listed as the dependent and nationwide, including CVS. Members will only minimal changes (see below) under the and diagnostic services will be excluded the other as the employee/retiree. need to present their prescription cards at terms of the agreement negotiated by the from the annual maximum when an in- FSA enrollment: IRS rules require annual the pharmacy. This will begin January 2017. union-majority Health Benefits Committee. network dentist is used. enrollment, even if you wish to defer the The multi-year agreement negotiated by UTLA members continue to be covered You must make an election during open same amount in 2017 as in 2016. the Health Benefits Committee, along with by one of the strongest plans in the state. enrollment to change your dental plans. If ACA regulations for opt-outs: If you are prudent plan revisions, has kept our health Employees pay no monthly premiums you are in the MetLife DHMO, you should currently enrolled in the medical cash- care coverage secure for many years, but all for themselves or their families and are check online if your current dentist in in the back opt-out plan, you must certify that signs point to LAUSD aggressively going eligible for lifetime benefits, depending DeltaCare DHMO. you and your eligible dependents have after those benefit costs for 2018 and beyond, on length of service. If you do not change your plan during the “minimum essential coverage” through as will charter employers. Health care ne- How to change plans during open en- open enrollment period, you will be automati- a group health plan. This is required by gotiations will take place in the context of rollment: Employees should be receiving cally enrolled in the new plan as listed below: the Affordable Care Act. You do not have a national attack—funded by billionaire enrollment letters from LAUSD toward privatizers and others—that paints health the end of October. Plan changes can be 2016 Plans 2017 Plans care benefits for public employees as a costly made any time during the open enrollment luxury instead of the effective retention and MetLife Dental DHMO DeltaCare USA DHMO period (November 1 to 20) at benefits. recruitment tool that they are. The District lausd.net or by calling the automated tele- MetLife Dental PPO United Concordia Dental PPO will try to leverage those attacks to demand phone enrollment system at (800) 527-1482. take-backs, such as institution of monthly IMPORTANT: To enroll or make changes You do not need to take any action or to provide evidence of coverage; you just premium payments, increases in out-of- online at benefits.lausd.net, please use the make an election if you wish to stay enrolled have to certify that you have it. Certifica- pocket fees, and an end to fully paid retiree following registration code: LAUSD-99740. in your current medical and vision plans. tion forms will be mailed in late October benefits. Organizing against attempts to cut Changes to dental coverage: The Health New dual coverage option: UTLA and and must be submitted to continue to benefits is part of UTLA’s strategic plan for Benefits Committee secured changes to all LAUSD employee unions signed an receive the monthly payment for opting the coming months. dental coverage to provide better plans agreement with LAUSD, approved by the out of LAUSD coverage. for less money. UTLA House of Representatives, that gives Flu shots and other vaccines: The Health Alert: New procedure • DeltaCare USA will replace MetLife employees and non-Medicare retirees an Benefits Committee just approved CVS Care- To enroll or make changes online at DHMO. DeltaCare USA will offer DHMO additional option when enrolling in health mark and SilverScript Insurance Company benefits.lausd.net, you must use the benefits in all 50 states. care plans and reduces costs. The change (for Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO and registration code: LAUSD-99740. • United Concordia PPO will replace MetLife allows “dual working” units (both spouse EPO members) to offer certain vaccines, in- 6 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016

From the classroom to the ballot box November 8 election endorsements

UTLA endorsements PROPOSITIONS U.S. SENATE Cristina Garcia...... AD 58 U.S. CONGRESS Prop. 55...... YES Kamala Harris Reginald Jones-Sawyer....AD 59 Judy Chu...... CD 27 School funding Autumn Burke...... AD 62 Adam Schiff...... CD 28 Prop. 58...... YES STATE ASSEMBLY Anthony Rendon...... AD 63 Tony Cardenas...... CD 29 Multilingual education Patty Lopez...... AD 39 Mike Gipson...... AD 64 Brad Sherman...... CD 30 Ardy Kassakhian...... AD 43 Roger Hernandez...... CD 32 L.A. CITY Matthew Dababneh...... AD 45 STATE SENATE Ted Lieu...... CD 33 BALLOT MEASURE Adrin Nazarian...... AD 46 Anthony Portantino...... SD 25 Xavier Becerra...... CD 34 Measure JJJ...... YES Jimmy Gomez...... AD 51 Henry Stern...... SD 27 Karen Bass...... CD 37 Affordable housing Miguel Santiago...... AD 53 Ricardo Lara...... SD 33 Lucille Royal-Allard...... CD 40 Maxine Waters...... CD 43 Isadore Hall...... CD 44

Additional affiliate endorsements The LA County Federation of Labor has made additional endorsements, noted below. We’ve also indicated if the endorsement is supported by our state affiliates, the California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers.

PROPOSITIONS STATE SENATE Get personalized ballot picks, customized for Prop. 51...... YES Johnathon Ervin*...... SD 21 your local ballot from the CFT & CTA: Prop. 52...... YES+ Steven Bradford (County Fed)...... SD 35 www.cft.yourvoter.guide/#/search Prop. 53...... NO Warren Furutani (CFT)...... SD 35 www.cta.yourvoter.guide/#/search Prop. 54...... NO Prop. 55...... YES* U.S. CONGRESS Prop. 56...... YES Bryan Caforio+...... CD 25 Prop. 57...... YES^ Norma Torres*...... CD 35 Prop. 58...... YES* Alan Lowenthal*...... CD 47 Prop. 59...... YES^ Prop. 62...... YES^ * Indicates endorsed by CTA and CFT Prop. 66...... NO^ + Indicates endorsed by CTA Prop. 67...... YES ^ Indicates endorsed by CFT

STATE ASSEMBLY Chris Holden*...... AD 41 Ed Chau*...... AD 49 Find your polling place...... www.lavote.net/Locator Freddie Rodriguez*...... AD 52 Ian Calderon*...... AD 57 Deadline to register to vote...... October 24 Al Muratsuchi*...... AD 66 Patrick O’Donnell*...... AD 70 Deadline for vote-by-mail request...... November 1

Patty Lopez Ardy Kassakhian Anthony Rendon Anthony Portantino Kamala Harris for AD 39 for AD 43 for AD 63 for SD 25 for U.S. Senate

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From the secondary VP Where do the children play? Remembrance of times past underscores the need for well-rounded schools.

sewing classes?” Personally, I could have and to have fun while learning. There seems ries. It is my hope that our hard work to done without the sewing, as it was not my to be an insistence, for example, that all pass Propositions 55 and 58 will enable the calling (my mother had to actually complete kindergarten students must sit quietly, not students we are teaching today to, at the the famous gym bag!). But, nevertheless, move or make noise, and listen attentively time of their reunions, remember where these were the “fun” classes that were edu- for hours, with expectations that reading the “children played.” cational as well and served as meaningful rubrics and standards should be posted on companions to the core subjects of history, walls for four- and five-year-olds. More- English, math, and science. over, we expect that all middle school chil- It was during the brief lull in our excited dren are ready to learn algebra just because ESTATE PLANNING exchange that I once again realized the they entered seventh grade. It is time to Want to avoid probate? importance of Proposition 55, the school have a curriculum that allows children to Don’t do it yourself. Let a fellow teacher be funding measure on the November ballot. explore their interests and develop their your lawyer. Sheila Bayne is a full time Without its passage, truly where will the intellectuality at their own pace. This is teacher with LAUSD and has been an active children play? It has been enough of a why ethnic studies is also an important member of the California Bar for over 25 years. struggle to keep the arts alive as well as addition to the course offerings; students Complete Estate Planning Package: the classes that give our students the op- can explore more about their own culture n Living Trust n By Colleen Schwab portunity to explore learning experiences and learn about others’ culture. Living Will/Advance Health Care Directives n Power of Attorney UTLA Secondary Vice President that could lead to future careers. I once Sadly, the philosophy of the “billion- visited a middle school in Spain where the aires” is that unless students have been n Trust Transfer Deeds At a recent high school reunion, Van core classes were taught but students also overtested, overwhelmed with homework, n Pour-over Will and supporting documents n Nuys High Class of Sometime Ago, we had the opportunity to take classes such or constantly on a tightrope to push up Personal consultation were all chatting and acquainting ourselves as cosmetology, debate (can you think of a standardized test scores, the system of Discount for UTLA Members: with the past, present, and future. The con- presidential candidate who could benefit?), education is a failure. We need to bring stant refrain was, “Do you remember” or plumbing, and electrical classes. Each year, about an educational system that is diverse “I recall” in talking about our elementary, the schools strived to expand their “al- and truly meets student needs with intel- $695 middle, and high school years. Outside of ternative” classes, many of which kept lectual, cultural, and exploratory classes. (A-B trust for spouses: $ 995) the various memories of escapades and students interested in school. This can only be done with the continued Also: n Bankruptcies n Evictions good times was a more serious overtone: Our education system here in California efforts and “campaigning” of educators. CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF SHEILA BAYNE at 310-435-8710 “Do you remember when we had industrial and throughout the nation needs to look at But, it takes funding as well, such as that or e-mail: [email protected] arts, foreign language, music, art, Shake- schools as not only a place for children to provided by Proposition 55! A debt relief agency speare, drama, home economics, and even learn but also a place for children to play I am grateful for my high school memo-

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UTLA Racial Justice Task Force Making black lives matter in the classroom Racial justice forum at Dorsey High uplifts student voices.

“We get treated like we are at the bottom, but we are the future,” Dorsey High student By Cecily Myart-Cruz Tyonna Hatchett (second from right) said. “We UTLA/NEA Vice President are the future doctors and lawyers—fight for us, please!” The panel, from right: Dorsey On September 29, UTLA’s Racial Justice High seniors Sindel Donaldson and Tyonna Task Force, in conjunction with Black Hatchett, GALA sixth-grader Savannah Hunt, LACES eighth-grader Thandiwe Abdullah, Lives Matter and Students Deserve, held More than 800 people packed the Dorsey High auditorium to hear students talk frankly about Ocean Charter School eighth-grader Aeron a third forum to shine a light on racial what they need to be supported in school. justice and connect it to the classroom. Kukoyi (not visible), and parent and Black The event at Dorsey High School brought Lives Matter organizer Angela James. together more than 800 participants from terials, and settled in the auditorium, it work within our schools. across the spectrum, including educators, became very clear that people wanted and Lastly, we filed out of the auditorium. parents, community members, students, volved in racial justice work?” and “I’m so needed this dialogue. In front of the school, all the students and our labor partners. glad my union is addressing these crucial The heart of the event was a student stood in the middle and all the adults As I greeted people who were entering, I issues.” As people signed in, walked past panel, which brought elementary, middle, formed a circle around them. We held kept hearing similar phrases: “UTLA is in- the student art display, picked up ma- and high school students together to talk hands and wrapped the students sym- about what they need from educators, bolically with our love, our wishes for parents, and community members. The success, and our support for their hopes students were eloquent, and when they and dreams. The student leaders taught spoke, people truly listened—the attentive- dance moves and led call-and-response THROUGH THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR, ness in the room was amazing. The stu- chants and African drumming. The energy GET $ OFF PER COURSE...UNLIMITED! dents shared stories that underscore their was such that people continued conversa- 20 awareness of the risks they face because of tions on the steps of the auditorium and their race. One 13-year-old student talked on the sidewalk, not wanting this feeling SESSIONS BEGIN JANUARY 20, 2017 about how he is careful to take his hands or the forum to end. As LAUSD parent Registration deadline is January 13, 2017/*Discount does not apply to VPSS courses out of his pockets on the bus to school and professor Angela James said in refer- whenever a police officer walks on board. ence to the student panel, “You’re not the Among the critical issues the students ad- future, you are our now.” dressed: institutional racism and uncon- I am proud that UTLA has embarked on scious bias, overpolicing in communities of this journey for racial justice. Going forward, color, and the need for schools that connect our Racial Justice Task Force will examine with and strengthen the community. data, policy at the state and national level, After the panel, students, educators, and ethnic studies, and disparities in class sched- community members facilitated conversa- ule offerings, as we integrate racial justice tions with the audience participants, and work into UTLA’s strategic plan. then people shared concerns from schools and asked when there will be other forums Look for student voices from the forum in because they want to continue racial justice an upcoming UNITED TEACHER.

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Keeping track What would meaningful schoolwide discipline look like? Real change demands more than sound bites and catch phrases.

in a District that often talks the talk but some- trauma-informed practice are exciting have the authority to help fund these plans, times doesn’t walk the walk and too often to many teachers when considering the hopefully with positions, coverage, and other blames the classroom teacher when things promise of schools that really can better innovative support for making discipline and break down. On the one hand, we have address students’ unmet needs. As teach- student support plans work. Just as we need seen press conferences touting a dramatic ers, we need to own the process of learning space and support for our adult learning, we reduction in disproportionate suspensions from each other, innovative practices, and need the time and the people to help support of black and brown students, and that’s not solid research, and we need to reject mere our overall school plan. just a good thing, but a long overdue course publicity-based reforms, implemented When you’ve tried everything in your correction toward racial justice. On the other without support for our own learning. plan, and the situation calls for additional hand, ending the symptom doesn’t mean the When we know what we know, get out adult intervention, you better have that illness has been cured, or in some cases even of our way and let us make it work. But person available to take the next step, whether diagnosed, and without a meaningful frame- when we don’t know what we don’t know, it’s a dean, a counselor, an administrator, a work and support in place to guide student when we are told to do things in ways we PSW, or other health and human services behavior, and school employee responses, haven’t tried before, or had success with professional. Plans on paper mean nothing we know that teachers can be left feeling before, then we need the support to learn without the people to make them real and unsupported, frustrated, and withdrawn, about, understand, and incorporate new the time needed to see the job through. By Daniel Barnhart while whole schools can tilt toward chaos. practices as our own. UTLA Secretary This column is about identifying what a Support through collective meaningful student discipline plan might Support for parent and bargaining Building a safe and supportive environ- look like, and I invite your feedback as we student learning While much good work can be accom- ment for all students is no easy task, no matter chart our course toward better District- School-based discipline issues are pretty plished when stakeholders at a school come to- their age level. Likewise, moving beyond wide student discipline. much never confined to something that gether, cooperation and collaboration with the classroom management that focuses on main- “only happens at school.” Our students District can only get us so far. Some support taining order and suppression of problem Support for educator learning lead complex lives dealing with adults will have to be won at the bargaining table, and behavior, to systems that focus on meaningful As educators, we know the importance and peers in and out of school, and our some practices may need to take the form of a inclusion, critical thinking, and the devel- of critically evaluating our practice, taking approach must recognize this. To make a negotiated agreement. Given the importance opment of student voice, can’t be done by the best recommendations of research and difference in many students’ lives, school- of these issues to our members and to our reading a cleverly worded District bulletin or our colleagues, and applying them to the wide plans must consider how to bring students and families, we may want to use talking at people authoritatively in a faculty fast-paced, frenetic world of the K-12 class- parents and students into the conversation our LAUSD contract reopeners to win things meeting. Real change for the better demands room. Emerging research and experiences and the work, and how to share the re- that go beyond a few schools at a time. more than sound bites and catch phrases. with restorative justice (when given space, sponsibility for addressing situations and We, as a union, have to reconcile working time, and resources to be done well), and interrupting negative cycles of behavior. Your feedback needed on discipline Does the above sound like the right Support for systems to direction? Is something missing? Are you work: School Councils interested in getting involved around Our contract (Article 27, Section 2.4) gives these issues? Please contact me at sec- Local School Leadership Councils the author- [email protected] to learn more or give ity to craft local student discipline plans with feedback to the team of members and

all stakeholders. Our School Site Councils leaders working on these issues. UTLA CALENDAR Friday, October 21 Friday, November 11 UNITED TEACHER Publishes Veterans Day UTLA Offices Closed October 21-23 CTA State Council Wednesday, November 16 PACE, Elementary, Secondary, African Wednesday, October 26 American, and Capably Disabled UTLA House of Representatives Meeting Committee Meetings

Monday, October 31 Friday, November 18 Halloween UNITED TEACHER Publishes

Wednesday, November 2 November 21-25 UTLA Area Meetings Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Week (in the Eight UTLA Areas) Monday, November 28 Friday, November 4 Substitute Steering Committee Meeting LAUSD Pay Day Wednesday, November 30 Sunday, November 6 UTLA Board of Directors Meeting Daylight Savings Time Ends Saturday, December 3 Tuesday, November 8 Pre-Retirement Investment Workshop Election Day 12 UTLA PACE IS CRITICAL FOR OUR BATTLEGROUND FIGHTS AHEAD.

In spring 2017, the corporate reformers and their - Defending salaries & health benefits billionaire allies will be back, with millions more to spend on a PR campaign and on policies and - Fully funding community schools candidates that support their flawed agenda. - State legislation on public school accountability While we can never match their money, we can level the playing field by having a majority of UTLA We are in a fight to save public education—from budget cuts members contribute to PACE and continuing to organize for collective action in our communities. and from an aggressive privatization agenda that challenges our profession, our students and our communities. We must support genuinely pro-education candidates for the Los Angeles Unified School By law, unions can only spend a very small percentage of Board, the people who will vote on our salary, dues on political campaigns. This means that we must raise our health care, discipline policies, how to spend money for our political work through separate, voluntary state funding and more. contributions to PACE, our political action fund. With a stronger PACE, our voice can be greatly amplified to win the change we need for the Schools LA Students Deserve.

Note: If you want to contribute on a monthly basis more or less than the suggested amounts listed here, or make a one-time Join PACE today! contribution, or revoke your prior membership, please contact Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation and name of employer of each contributor. UTLA Political Organizing at 213-637-5174 for information on how to do so. Employer: LAUSD

UTLA Political Action Council of Educators (“PACE”) collects Occupation: (Check One) ( ) Teacher ( ) Other (Please specify): contributions that are used for legislative advocacy and to help elect friends of education to local, state and federal office. Work Site: The National Education Association Political Action Committee Location Code: (“NEAPAC”) and the American Federation of Teachers Council of ( ) Bronze $8.33/month Political Education (“AFT-COPE”) each perform similar functions. Your Name: Contributions to any of these PACs are strictly voluntary and are ( ) Silver $16.67/month not tax deductible, nor are they a condition of membership in Employee #: UTLA, NEA, the AFT or any affiliated organization. Non-LAUSD Email: ( ) Gold $25/month A member may contribute more or less than the amount ( ) Platinum $35/month suggested on this form, or may decide to not make any Non-LAUSD Phone: contribution, and this will not affect his/her status, rights or Address: ( ) Diamond $45/month benefits in UTLA or any of its affiliates. A member has the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal. At least eighty-five percent of a member’s contribution will be retained by UTLA- PACE and no more than fifteen percent goes to your national PAC. This authorization shall remain in force until canceled by Signature: Date: written notice from UTLA or by the member who signed this authorization. PACE is required by law to make its best efforts to I hereby acknowledge the following: (a) I am an employee of LAUSD; (b) I am a member of UTLA; (c) I am a U.S. citizen obtain and report the name, address, occupation and employer or permanent resident; (d) I recognize the political purpose of the PAC and the uses of contributions to the PAC; (e) I am of each contributor. voluntarily authorizing the payroll deduction; (f) I am not a federal contractor; and (g) I am not a minor. Please give filled-out form to your chapter chair or mail to UTLA Membership, 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor, LA, CA 90010. United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016

From the treasurer In solidarity with union sisters and brothers Together we fight for public education across the country.

and demonize educators. Many educators were baffled and disillusioned by the “bad teacher” narrative, the excessive testing demands, and attempts to link high-stakes student test scores to teacher evaluations. And many felt that UTLA wasn’t doing enough. They felt disrespected and did not feel pride in being a public educator. My school visits today reflect a differ- ent story. Though in some situations there continue to be feelings of being disrespected as educators, most of us understand that we are on the front lines in fighting for the last bastion of this democracy: a quality, free public education that gives all children the chance to live to their potential. Our By Arlene Inouye members understand that as a collective, we UTLA Treasurer can make a difference, and so many of you are willing to do more, expend your time and Visiting more than 30 schools and health money, and put yourselves on the line in this and human services programs over the past fight. The surge of memberships in PACE, five weeks has shown me how much we all UTLA’s political action fund, over the past The night before their strike date, Chicago Teachers Union educators reached a contract agree- have grown in understanding the broader weeks speaks to the hope and understand- ment that caps the number of charter schools and releases development money to stabilize political context that we are part of. ing about the political reality we face today. school district finances. When I first started to visit schools as a Knowing that we face a national attack UTLA officer, about five years ago, many on public education has drawn us closer to tract and more funding for schools. That the start of the 2016-17 school year, Organize members did not know about the national teachers’ unions across the country, includ- job action was averted by a midnight- 2020 rallied with the Show Up for Charlotte attack on public education and attempts ing the Chicago Teachers Union, whose hour agreement that forces Mayor Rahm march on September 24 demanding dignity by the very wealthy to privatize schools, members were ready and willing to go Emanuel to release millions of dollars in re- and respect for black lives after another crush unions, control the political process, on strike this month to secure a fair con- development money to stabilize the school unarmed African American man was shot district’s finances. CTU’s ongoing fight is and killed by police, this time in Charlotte. against the use of “austerity” budgets to Going forward, Organize 2020 is focusing justify severe cuts to schools and the shame- on a comprehensive training on the basics ful budget priorities that put tax breaks for of base building and campaign work. corporations and slush funds for elected • In Philadelphia, education members are officials above the needs of our students. leading a letter-writing campaign demand- The threat of a strike put Chicago front ing that the School Reform Commission and center in the news. But there are move- return to bargaining with Philadelphia teach- ments in local educational unions across ers. Two years ago, the SRC announced they the country that one never hears about in were cancelling the Philadelphia Federation the news or on social media. Below are of Teachers’ collective bargaining agreement ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES a few local unions whose members are and imposing health care cuts. In August,

Are you ready for a new challenge? beating back the billionaires and pushing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Are you ready for a position outside the classroom? for educational justice and the schools that SRC’s attempt to cancel the contract was Are you interested in administration? students deserve. illegal (upholding two lower court rulings). • In Massachusetts, educators are Some of the struggles above are varia- Earn a Master of Arts in Educational Administration plus a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential . . . focused on opposing an upcoming ballot tions of what we are fighting in Los Angeles. in LESS than two years! measure to lift the cap on the number of But there is a direct link to common goals charter schools (#NoOn2). On the October that we are striving for in solidarity as union NEW COHORTS CLOSE TO WORK OR HOME STARTING 6 Day of Action, teachers rallied and talked brothers and sisters across the nation. January 23, 2017 Spring Semester to parents and community around the I have shared with members at school state, including in Boston, Canton, Fall site visits and meetings with itinerant On Campus Cohort River, Somerville, and Springfield. groups that I have been deeply involved LAUSD East – Roosevelt High School • In New York City, educators, along in the union just over 10 years, or half my LAUSD West – Orville Wright Middle School with an educator network called Teachers time as a speech therapist. In the early "The joint Tier 1 Preliminary Services Credential and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership Program at Unite, are organizing around increased years of my career, it was easier to keep California State University, Northridge is by far the most sensible, cost effective option for any educator staffing to create safer and transformative a distance from politics, but eventually I interested in pursuing a career in educational administration. schools. They are focusing on restorative learned that everything about education is Students benefit from the real world experience and expertise of the instructors, the close student-to-faculty justice at the school level and smaller class political. I had taken for granted the rights ratio, the convenient schedule designed for the working professional, and the strong peer relationships one develops, all while learning the skills required for successful entry into an administrative position upon sizes and caseloads for guidance counsel- that members of unions have fought for graduation." - Jay Benoit, Restorative Justice Teacher, Van Nuys High School, ESC North ors and social workers. This investment in and given their lives for over the years.

staffing builds the union and takes a strong I learned from union sisters and broth- Classes meet one night a week beginning at 4:20 PM stand against the racially discriminatory ers in Wisconsin and Michigan that what

punitive practices that fuel mass incarcera- you know can be taken away overnight. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: tion and systemic racism. Today I choose to be on the front lines Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies • In North Carolina, Organize 2020, an of this battle, fully appreciating who we California State University, Northridge education caucus, ended last school year are as UTLA, what we have, and where (818) 677- 2591 http://www.csun.edu/coe/elps with a 20-mile march from Durham to we are going. And I strongly believe that Raleigh that resulted in 14 arrests for civil it is the solidarity of our movement, as disobedience when the state’s governor educators and ordinary people, that will

failed to meet with the marchers to discuss lead us to victory. the state of education on North Carolina. At Arlene can be reached at [email protected].

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in every major language in the state. SPEAKING OUT Bilingual issues But above and beyond all that, we (continued from page 3) need to share the research with our Proposition 58 passes. Now what? colleagues and our students’ parents. the condemnation of all police. The police murdered We need to let Latino parents know that in Dallas over the summer were killed for no other Before the passage of Prop. 227 in who want their children to have a their children are entitled to and will reason than they were “police,” and that type of 1998, which severely curtailed access second language, but information on benefit from learning in English and attitude is just as wrong and unjust as racism. to bilingual education, only 30% of the benefits of multilingual education in their native language. We need to The attempt to paint all police officers with the English learners were enrolled in needs to go to all parents. let them know that wonderful career same brush must be rejected. Have we forgotten bilingual programs. It is less than So post-November 8 it will be time opportunities await those who can Miramonte? Because of a few “bad” teachers, all 3% now. Less than 400 out of 10,393 for outreach. When I started with the navigate in a multilingual society, in teachers were condemned. Then-superintendent schools in the state currently offer state-mandated Peter Chacon bilingual their families, in their cities, and in their John Deasy created “teacher jail,” an unjust situ- multilingual education. But even if program in 1973, we were sent to pre- world. We need to let English-speaking ation where any allegation against a teacher— Prop. 58 passes in November and sentations to hear Latino parents give parents know all the same things. We however minor or unfounded—resulted in the removes the burdensome require- testimonials about the benefits of bilin- need to tell them what research tells us: immediate removal of the teacher for days, weeks, ments of Prop. 227, access to language gual education for their own children. that their cognitive skills will expand, or months, until his or her name was cleared. The programs will still require schools and Chacon teachers received two weeks of their empathy will grow, and they will vast majority of teachers were considered inher- school districts to provide parents intensive paid training a year to learn be better people who can be expected ently bad—an attitude often shared by the public. with the information they need to how to teach in a bilingual setting. This to contribute to society. Were there some “bad” teachers? Of course. Are make informed choices. preceded the Bilingual Certificate of So if Prop. 58 passes, what next? there some “bad” cops? Of course. But does that If Prop. 58 passes, the labyrinthine Competency and the BCLAD. Do we Prepare our teachers, prepare our mean that the vast majority of either group—or parental waiver requirements would need to do this again? schools and school districts, prepare any group—is “bad”? Of course not. be gone. The necessity of parents A few years ago LAUSD hosted the our institutions of higher learning, and Why do I, as a white teacher, support Black Lives declaring their children as having A+ Summit with language experts from get the word out to parents and com- Matter? Because it raises the awareness that injustice “special needs” to access bilingual all over the country sharing research. munities that they will be on the front against a minority weakens our society as a whole. I education would be gone. The threat Technology would now make it pos- lines of insisting that their schools support the movement because it promotes discus- of personal lawsuits against teachers sible for every teacher and administra- provide multilingual programs for sion and understanding, on all sides of the issue. I would be gone. But do any of us think tor to have access to this kind of thing. their children. They deserve the best. support it because every member of the black com- that this will automatically turn school What about our teacher training pro- For more information on Prop. 58, in- munity is a member of my community, my society. districts into true believers, especial- grams? Will our colleges and universi- cluding a list of endorsers, go to www.cabe. Hillel says, “If I am not for myself, who will be ly with the anti-immigrant rhetoric ties step up to support multilingual edu- org (California Association for Bilingual for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If rearing its ugly head again? Granted, cation? What about the 7,000 teachers in Education) or www.supportprop58.com. not now, when?” there is certainly more enlightenment LAUSD with BCLADs? What about our Next Bilingual Ed Committee meeting: regarding language learning today thousands of native Spanish-speaking All are invited to a joint meeting of —Scott Mandel than there was in 1998, but a genera- teachers statewide who are not autho- the Bilingual Education and the Raza Valley East Area Chair tion of Latino parents has been hit over rized with a BCLAD? A natural resource, Education committees on November Pacoima MS Film, Media the head with the flawed message that no? What will we do to recruit teach- 26 at 4:40 p.m. in Room 916. and Performing Arts Magnet English-only is what’s best for their ers of other languages for secondary children. The expansion of dual im- schools? A very high skill set required, —Cheryl Ortega Check out coverage of the racial justice forum at mersion programs in LAUSD has been no? Chemistry in Arabic, for example. Director of Bilingual Education Dorsey High, cosponsored by UTLA, Students fueled by English-speaking parents Algebra II in Vietnamese. All subjects [email protected] Deserve, and Black Lives Matter, on page 10.

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winners by acclamation. In the event that there UTLA members to elect union officers and board is only one (1) AFT Board of Director candidate in an area, s/he shall be declared the winner Candidates must file by December 5. by acclamation. In the event that there is only one candidate in the special category Board of In early 2017 UTLA members will be endeavor to ensure that UTLA elections are tion with the elections services company and Directors, s/he shall be declared the winner electing the UTLA citywide officers and conducted in a manner that provides no unfair UTLA staff, shall set the exact date. by acclamation. members of the UTLA Board of Direc- advantage to any candidate and encourages B. No later than 45 calendar days after the B. Contested elections: For NEA Board of tors, which includes directors who serve the full participation of the membership in the start of the school year in which elections are Directors Area election the three (3) candidates election process. No member of the Elections to take place, the Elections Committee shall es- receiving the highest number of votes shall be a UTLA Area and directors who represent Committee shall be a candidate for office in tablish all dates for the conduct of the Election, declared elected. For AFT Board of Directors a special category of members. The com- the election that they are supervising nor shall including the deadline for the filing of Declara- and special category Board of Directors, the plete list of offices is below. Together, the they be the spouse, partner, parent, child, tion of Candidacy forms, the date of mailing of candidate receiving the highest number of votes officers and Board work with UTLA staff or sibling (full or half) to any candidate for ballots, and the date by which ballots must be shall be declared elected. For officer elections, to carry out the mandates of the UTLA office. The Chair or Co-Chairs of the Elections returned. The Elections Committee shall work the candidate receiving the highest number of House of Representatives and help oversee Committee shall be selected by the Committee with UTLA staff to ensure that notice of these votes who has received at least a majority of the operation of the union. each year. No later than September 30th of the dates is provided to the membership. votes shall be declared elected. In the event that year prior to the year in which elections are C. The Elections Committee shall set the date one officer candidate does not receive a majority to take place, the Elections Committee shall of Run-off elections or Rerun elections (that is, of votes cast in the first balloting, a runoff elec- Citywide officers establish all other dates for the conduct of the elections conducted after a determination by the tion shall be held between the two candidates President Election, including the deadline for the filing Elections Committee or arbitrator that a violation receiving the highest number of votes, unless NEA Affiliate Vice President of Declaration of Candidacy forms, the date of the applicable rules has invalidated an election). there is a tie for the second highest, then the AFT Affiliate Vice President of mailing of ballots, and the date by which D. The Elections Committee shall verify can- runoff will be the top three candidates. ballots must be returned. The Elections Com- didate eligibility within five (5) business days C. Certification of Election. The official Elec- Elementary Vice President mittee shall work with UTLA staff to ensure of the close of declarations. Candidates shall tions Report must be completed by the Chair- Secondary Vice President that notice of these dates is provided to the have five (5) business days to appeal the deci- person of the Elections Committee and sent to Treasurer membership no later than 45 calendar days sion of the Elections Committee to the Elections the UTLA Board of Directors and the House of Secretary after the start of the school year in which Committee, or correct deficiencies in eligibility. Representatives after each ballot round. elections are to take place. Board of Directors B. The Elections Committee members shall IV. Candidates elected V. Voter eligibility not endorse, discuss nor participate in any cam- A. Uncontested elections. In the event that A. In order to be eligible to vote in any round Each area elects 3 NEA directors and 1 paign or candidacy during the election process. there are only three (3) NEA Board of Directors (i.e. in the first round, run-off or rerun) of any AFT director C. The Elections Committee (and not the candidates in an area, they shall be declared election, voters must be active members of North Area Board of Directors—including the Officers) shall South Area have the authority to supervise the conduct East Area of the election in a manner that is consistent West Area with this Manual and the UTLA Constitution. UTLA 2016-2017 Election Timeline Central Area The authority of the Elections Committee shall September 16: Election announcement and March 27: Deadline to call for a replacement include, but is not limited to, the following: timeline published in the UNITED TEACHER. ballot (due by 5 p.m.). Valley East Area 1. After the Board of Directors has deter- Valley West Area mined the dates and offices of those elections Harbor Area that are required by the UTLA Constitution, October 21: Election announcement, timeline, April 18: Ballots picked up by Elections Com- the Elections Committee has the authority to Declaration of Candidacy form, Itinerant Assign- mittee at post office at 8 a.m. Second round Board of Directors: determine all other dates and procedures per- ments Declaration form, and election rules will of ballots counted. Deadline for filing financial taining to the election be published in the UNITED TEACHER. disclosure statements (due by 5 p.m.). Special category 2. The Elections Committee has the authority Adult and Occupational Education to retain an election services company to print, November 18: Election announcement, timeline, April 28: Results of the second round of balloting Bilingual Education mail and tabulate ballots in city-wide elections. Declaration of Candidacy form, Itinerant Assign- published in the UNITED TEACHER. Early Childhood Education Centers 3. The authority to conduct an election ments Declaration form, and election rules will Health and Human Services for Board of Directors vacancies by printing, be published in the UNITED TEACHER. Third round of ballots mailed to membership. Special Education mailing and tabulating ballots by retaining an May 2: Substitutes election services company only after the Board of Directors has declared a vacancy, when a November 21: Deadline to file the Itinerant May 16: Deadline to call for a replacement ballot written, mailed ballot is authorized. Assignments Declaration Form (due by 5 p.m.). (due by 5 p.m.). 2016-2017 ELECTIONS MANUAL 4. The authority to review and resolve any Approved by the UTLA Board of Directors on challenges pertaining to the conduct of the June 1, 2016 election, including challenges regarding the December 5: Deadline to file Declaration of May 31: Ballots picked up by Elections Commit- intent of any ballot. Candidacy form (due by 5 p.m.). Deadline to tee at post office at 8 a.m. Third round of ballots This Elections Manual constitutes the 5. The authority to hear and decide any submit candidate petitions (due by 5 p.m.). There counted. Deadline for filing financial disclosures ongoing rules by which the elections described charges alleging violations of the UTLA Con- will be an orientation meeting for all candidates statements (due by 5 p.m.). below are conducted. This Manual has been stitution or this Manual in the conduct of the and the drawing of ballot positions at 6 p.m. adopted by the UTLA Board of Directors and election. July 21: Results of the third round of balloting may only be modified by that Board. Except 6. The authority to determine that an election December 16: Election announcement, timeline, published in the UNITED TEACHER. as provided in Article III and Article IV of this must be rerun, in whole or in part, but only if and election rules published in the UNITED TEACHER. Manual, the Board of Directors of UTLA has the Committee has determined after a hearing the obligation to determine when to hold those (as provided below in section XII) that a viola- July 21: Candidates’ financial disclosure state- elections that are required by the UTLA Con- tion of the UTLA Constitution or of this Manual January 9: Deadline for photo and candidate ments published in the UNITED TEACHER. stitution. This Manual does not supersede or may have affected the outcome of the election. statements for the special election issue of the modify the UTLA Constitution in any way. 7. The authority to adopt procedures during UNITED TEACHER (due by 5 p.m.). For election results: In addition to publication This Manual provides rules to implement the an election to remedy unanticipated problems in the UNITED TEACHER, Balloting results constitutionally mandated elections to ensure that arise during the election, provided that such January 9: Deadline to submit candidates’ flyer will be posted on www.utla.net as quickly that those elections are conducted in a way that remedies will be adopted only if there are no mate- for UTLA website (due by 5 p.m.). as possible. is fair and in accordance with rules that are rial disputed facts regarding that problem and the known to all candidates and members. fairness of the election might be compromised if Approved by the UTLA Board of Direc- a remedy were not adopted. Furthermore, such January 20: Special election issue of the UNITED tors on July 28, 2016. Timeline change I. Elections Covered remedies may be adopted only if approved by a TEACHER published. due to BOD motion 1360. This Elections Manual is applicable to all vote of 75% of the Elections Committee. UTLA elections for the offices of UTLA Presi- 8. The authority to determine voter eligibil- February 3: Ballots mailed to membership. TIMELINE NOTES dent, NEA Affiliate Vice President, AFT Affiliate ity, in accordance with section V of this Manual • Candidate petition forms, a new part of the Vice President, Elementary Vice President, Sec- and the UTLA Constitution. February 13: Deadline to call for a replacement ondary Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 9. The authority to determine candidate self-nomination process, will be published in Board of Directors members representing UTLA eligibility. ballot (due by 5 p.m.). the October and November UNITED TEACHER Areas and Special Categories, including filling 10. The authority to present a report to the and will be available online at utla.net. vacancies, except for the Director representing BOD regarding elections that are being chal- February 27: Ballots picked up by Election UTLA-Retired, and for the Area Chairpersons. lenged, or are in arbitration, so that candidates Committee at post office at 8 a.m. First round • Itinerant employees who wish to run for office who have been elected may be seated, and the of ballots counted. Deadline for filing financial must submit the Itinerant Assignment Declara- II. Elections Committee authority to presents a report to the BOD when disclosures statements (due by 5 p.m.). tion form by 5 p.m. on November 21. The form A. The UTLA Elections Committee is a elections have been completed so that candi- standing Committee elected by the House of dates who have been elected can be certified. is on page 17 of this issue and will appear in Representatives in accordance with Article March 17: Second round of ballots mailed to the October and November editions. XVI of the UTLA Constitutional Implemen- III. Time of Elections for UTLA Officers and membership. tation. Members of the Elections Committee members of the Board of Directors • Membership applications must be received shall conduct themselves in a non-partisan A. Election ballots shall be counted during March 24: Results of first round of balloting by 5 p.m. on December 5 for new members to fashion, keeping in mind at all times the the month of February of the year of any regular published in the UNITED TEACHER. be eligible to vote in the first round of balloting. best interests of UTLA and shall at all times election. 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UTLA one month prior to distribution of the (100) active members. These petitions must be sarily represent or reflect the opinions of UTLA.” Election Supplement which shall be published ballots in that round (i.e. first round, second filed by the same date as the Declaration of C. Campaign materials distributed by the indicating each candidate and the position they round run-off, or re- rerun) of balloting. Intent to Run form. candidate, or by anyone else, shall not have are seeking, provided that the following condi- B. Members not assigned to a single work site If a candidate’s petition is found to have printed upon them, the UTLA, CTA/NEA, tions are met: a majority of the time or whose cost center does invalid signatures in the amount that it reduces CFT/AFT, or AFL-CIO logo. Exempt from this a. Candidates must sign the statement that not accurately reflect their work site(s) shall be the total number below the minimum required requirement are signs, pins, stickers, buttons, they submit; assigned to a UTLA Area based on where they for that candidacy, the candidate shall be given pictures, t-shirts, hats and other materials worn b. Each statement will be printed in black actually work, and the principles adopted by the seven days to “fix it”, and acquire replace- by individuals, which appear in photographs. and white and may be no longer than one (1) House of Representatives. If the designation is ment signatures. The seven day grace period D. Distribution of campaign literature by page, (8-1/2 x 11 inches). incorrect, the member must inform the UTLA will begin upon notification by the Elections UTLA c. If a candidate wishes to have a photograph Elections Committee of the correct area in which Committee. 1. At no charge to the candidate, UTLA as part of the 8-1/2 x 11 inch sheet, the candi- they worked the most and send notification to C. Place of principal employment, affiliation will post to the UTLA website one “flyer” no date must provide a glossy print photograph the Elections Committee at least one month and category requirements. A member must be larger than 8-1/2 by 11 inches in PDF form or electronic file as specified by the Elections prior to the mailing of the ballots. Prior to the qualified to hold the office by affiliation and/ per candidate, in a designated area, accessible Committee, of only the candidate, which shall opening of nominations, UTLA will provide in or category for which that person is running. to members. not be returned to the candidate. the United Teacher and on the UTLA Website Area Board of Directors candidates shall be c. A flyer submitted by a candidate may be d. The statement and photograph must be a full explanation directed to members of their principally employed (at least 50% of the time a flyer for a slate of candidates or otherwise received by the UTLA office no later than ten rights and obligations in this regard. or the largest percentage of hours in a multi endorse other candidates. (10) working days excluding holidays after the C. Upon publication of the election rules in area assignment) at any site or sites in the area E. At the request of a candidate, the can- meeting in which the names of the candidates the United Teacher or on the UTLA website, in which they are seeking election, as consis- didate shall be provided at cost the constitu- were announced. This is a firm deadline for the there will be communication to certificated tent with the principles of Area assignment ency mailing list on mailing labels as well as first and all subsequent rounds. employees who are eligible to join UTLA notify- as adopted by the Board of Directors and the members’ telephone numbers on the condition 3. The Election Supplement, in a format de- ing them of how to confirm and/or correct their House of Representatives. that the candidate agrees in writing that the termined by the Elections Committee, shall also member status, including affiliation, special D. One office only: With the exception of candidate will only use those labels or telephone be mailed to all voters with their ballot. category, and UTLA Area. Affiliation changes Board of Directors Candidates who are also numbers for the sole purpose of contacting must be submitted at least one month prior to filing for Area Chairperson, a member shall those members to solicit their votes in connec- VIII. Ballots the first mailing of the election ballots. file for no more than one office. tion with the election and that the candidate A. When an independent elections services will return the list or unused labels and tele- company is contracted, it shall be responsible VI. Candidate eligibility VII. Campaign Materials phone numbers to UTLA no later than seven ( for the printing, mailing and tabulating of the A. Membership in good standing. Any A. All candidates have the right to distribute 7) working days from the day the ballots for the ballots, subject to supervision by the UTLA person who has been an active member in good campaign materials to UTLA members at any seat or office are counted, unless the candidate Elections Committee. standing for at least twenty-four months, and a location (including school sites and in school is involved in another round of elections. Any B. Candidates’ names shall be listed on the member of his/her affiliate for twelve months, mailboxes), subject to the restrictions provided candidate failing to return the membership list ballot in a random order by drawing lots. If a immediately preceding the last date for filing in this Manual or restrictions imposed by the shall not be permitted to assume the office to run-off election is held, the order of names of a Declaration of Intent to Run form shall be employer. The cost of distribution of those which that candidate has been elected unless the candidates shall not be changed. eligible to run for office. materials shall be borne by the candidate. and until the membership list is returned. B. Declaration of Intent to Run. Any eligible Campaign materials shall be considered to be F. Special Election Supplement of the United IX. Procedures pertaining to the mailing and member must file the Declaration of Intent to distributed by a candidate if; (1) those materials Teacher - Election Supplement counting of ballots Run form with the Elections Committee by the are distributed by the candidate; (2) by a slate of UTLA shall publish an Election Supplement A. Rules governing the mailing and count- date established by the Elections Committee. candidates that the candidate has joined; and/ of the United Teacher. ing of the ballots are attached to this Manual To be eligible for any Board of Director seat, a or (3) distributed at the request of a designee. Candidates for UTLA President, NEA Af- as Attachment A. candidate must submit, a petition indicating the B. All campaign literature distributed by a filiate Vice President, AFT Affiliate Vice Presi- office sought, and bearing the signatures of at candidate shall include the following statement: dent, Elementary Vice President, Secondary X. Other Campaign Rules least fifty (50) active members. To be eligible for “The information herein represents the views and Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board A. The Elections Manual shall be made avail- any Officer position, a candidate must submit opinions of the candidates and does not neces- of Directors may submit a statement for the able through the United Teacher and the UTLA a petition indicating the office sought, and Website to all UTLA members and upon request. bearing the signatures of at least one hundred All forms downloadable at utla.net. (continued on page 18)

Itinerant Assignments Declaration Form 2016-2017 UTLA Officer and Board of Director Elections Nomination Form

(Employee Number) (Please Print Name) I, ______, (Please print name as you would like it to appear on ballot) I am a member of the following: do hereby declare my intention to run for the office of: Substitute Teachers (K-12, Early Ed, or Adult) ______Special Educators & Itinerants (Arts, Music, Coaches, etc.) & Health and (Name of office as listed in election rules) Human Services Personnel (Nurses, Psychologists, Counselors, P. S.A.) My affiliation ______My area ______The Schools/Work locations I am assigned to, ordered by MOST to LEAST: Board of Directors candidate only (check one) I do ____ do not ____ hereby also declare my intention to School/Work Location Approx % per week run for the office of Area Chairperson. 1. Permission is given for the Elections Committee to verify my membership and to determine that I meet the requirements to be a candidate for the office for which I have declared. 2. My employee number: ______Non-LAUSD Email:______My home address: ______3. Street and Number City/State Zip Code

4. My home phone: ______Cell Phone: ______My school/site: ______School Phone: ______5. Permission is granted for UTLA to give contact information to members and media when re- quested. Circle those methods that are acceptable to give out: Address, home phone, cell phone, 6. non-LAUSD email. 7. To the best of my knowledge, all of the above statements are true. I declare the above assignment information true to the best of my knowledge: Signature ______Date ______(Signature) (Date) Complete and return to: Tara Thomas-UTLA Elections Committee 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 12th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Non-LAUSD Email) (Phone) Phone: 1-213-637-5165 These Assignments are only valid for the current school year Complete and return to Tara Thomas, UTLA Membership Department Received by: ______Date ______Time ______3303 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Deadline for receipt of this form and the Candidate Petition by the Elections Committee is Phone: (213) 637-5165 Fax: (213) 368-6231 5:00 p.m., December 5, 2016. *This form may only be hand-delivered or mailed. [email protected] (Date Received) UTLA Elections 101016nomdoc.jd 17 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 ELECTION RULES I. Candidate literature will not appear to be office to which that candidate has been elected lation, setting forth with reasonable certainty (continued from page 17) on any official UTLA publication, except the unless and until the report is filed. the nature of the alleged violation and the facts Special Edition of the United Teacher. constituting the alleged violation. B. The United Teacher, prior to opening of J. Campaigning at work sites XI. Elections of Area Chairs C. No later than 10 working days after nominations, shall publish election procedures, All candidates may campaign at work sites A. If all candidates for the office of Area the final election results for the position for rules, forms and the calendar. The election time- with the prior approval of the chapter chair. Such Chair who have filed a declaration form have which the challenge has been filed, the Elec- line shall be published in each issue and on the approval shall not be unreasonably denied by a been elected by acclamation, then the Area tions Committee shall set a time and place for UTLA Website until the close of the election. chapter chair. Examples of unreasonable denial Chair election will be held in the first round of a fact finding hearing. That fact finding hearing C. Local, state, and/or national affiliate orga- of approval would be because the chapter chair balloting. In the event that all four (4) Direc- shall take place no more than 30 working days nizations shall not endorse, permit the provision does not support the candidate or a denial of tors in an area are elected on the first, citywide following the final election results. The fact of, or provide facilities or services to, financially approval because the chapter chair does not like ballot, the Area Chairperson election for that finding hearing shall not take place until after contribute to, or be materially involved in any the candidate. Examples of a reasonable denial area shall be conducted in the second round all run-off elections for the position for which way with the campaign of any candidate. The of approval would be because another candidate of balloting, if contested. In the event there the challenge has been filed. UTLA President shall request affiliates to honor had already been granted approval on that day, is a run off for a Board of Directors seat, any D. At least a majority of the Elections Com- this election rule. or because the work schedule issues would make election for Area Chair shall be conducted in mittee must attend each day of the fact finding D. UTLA staff and employees shall not be it impossible or disruptive for the candidate a third round of balloting. hearing and only those members who attend involved in any candidate’s campaign. to campaign at that school on that particular B. An Area Chairperson’s election shall be each day of the fact finding hearing may partici- E. UTLA Offices, materials, or other resources day. Candidates are not permitted to combine held. Area Chairpersons shall be elected from pate in the decision of the Elections Committee. of UTLA shall not be used to support candidates. campaign visits with official UTLA business. among the four (4) Board of Directors Members, E. The Elections Committee shall function in These resources include, but are not limited to K. Financial Reports newly elected to each UTLA area. The candidates a manner similar to a committee of a legislative UTLA copiers, telephones, computer systems, Candidates for all offices, and political com- for Area Chairperson in each area shall be those body and therefore shall be entitled to consider UTLA sponsored/affiliated websites (except as mittees formed by candidates or in which candi- newly elected Board of Directors members who all facts and witnesses that the Committee, in otherwise provided for in these rules). However, dates are active participants, shall file at least two have also filed as candidates for Area Chairper- its discretion believes would inform it of those this shall not preclude the utilization of UTLA financial reports with the Elections Committee on son. In the event that no newly elected Board of facts relevant to a decision, including facts and Meeting Rooms, to the extent that they are made a form approved by the Committee. The reports Directors member has filed as a candidate for circumstances that it becomes aware of outside equally available to all candidates. shall detail all expenditures, income and sources Area Chairperson, all four (4) newly elected of the fact finding hearing itself. F. UTLA shall create a video of the city-wide of income for a specific balloting in the election. Board of Directors names shall appear on the F. The Elections Committee shall declare the office candidates, whether contested or not. The The first report shall be due at the deadline for ballot for the office of Area Chairperson and election for any particular position void and Elections Committee shall determine the time, the declaration of filing, on or before 5:00 p.m. shall be candidates for that office. If only one of shall direct and set procedures for the conduct format, etc. with regard to the preparation and The second report shall be due on or before 5:00 four elected persons files, that person shall be of a rerun election if there has been a violation distribution of the video, in consultation with p.m. the day upon which the ballots are counted. declared the winner without balloting. that may have affected the outcome of that the UTLA Director of Communications. Video Each candidate must sign the following af- election. In addition, if the Elections Committee content shall not include language or references firmation “I affirm that all of the information XII. Challenges to the Election finds by clear and convincing evidence that (a) that is racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise provided by me in this form is correct to the A. Only candidates may file challenges, and a candidate had knowingly received financial offensive or contrary to UTLA guiding prin- best of my knowledge. Financial reports per- only to the office in which they are running. support from a vendor or any other person or ciples, as determined by the Elections Com- taining to subsequent balloting shall be on file B. In the event that any candidate claims that entity that the candidate knew stood to benefit mittee. Candidates shall have the opportunity on or before 5:00 p.m. the day upon which the any violation of any provision of this Manual financially from their relationship with UTLA to edit the video accordingly. ballots are counted. or of the Constitution has taken place in con- or (b) knowingly accepted the endorsement G. UTLA committees shall not endorse any The financial statements of candidates and nection with an election in which that person of, or support of, any local, state or national candidates during the election process. committees shall be printed in summary form is a candidate, that candidate may request a affiliate organization, the Elections Committee H. Candidates shall not seek or receive local, in the next United Teacher issue after their due hearing by the Elections Committee by filing shall disqualify the candidate and there shall state or national affiliate financial support or date, with a notice that originals are on file for a written challenge no later than 5:00 p.m. on be a rerun election among all other candidates any other form of support for his or her candi- inspection. the fifth working day after election results are for that position. If there is only one remaining dacy from vendors, UTLA staff, politicians or A candidate who has not filed a financial stated for the round of the election in which candidate for that position, that candidate shall outside organizations and persons who stand report shall not be permitted to assume the the candidate claims that there has been a vio- be declared elected without a rerun election. to benefit financially or otherwise from their Any determination of disqualification may relationship with UTLA. All forms downloadable at utla.net. be appealed to arbitration in accordance with

UTLA Election 2016-2017 UTLA Election 2016-2017 Candidate Petition for Citywide Office Candidate Petition for Board of Directors

I support, ______for the position of ______I support, ______for the position of ______Name of Candidate Specify: Area Director, either AFT, or NEA or Name of Candidate Citywide Officer Position Specific Title for Special Category Director To be eligible for any Officer position, a candidate must submit a petition indicating the office sought, To be eligible for any Board of Directors position, a candidate must submit a petition indicating the office and bearing the signatures of at least one hundred (100) active members. These petitions must sought, and bearing the signatures of at least fifty (50) active members. These petitions must be be filed by the same date as the “Declaration of Intent to Run” (Declaration of Candidacy form). filed by the same date as the “Declaration of Intent to Run” (Declaration of Candidacy form). 2016-2017 UTLA Election Declaration and Petition Forms deadline: December 5, 2016. 2016-2017 UTLA Election Declaration and Petition Forms deadline: December 5, 2016. Employee Last Name First Name Employee Last Name First Name # Signature # Signature Number (Please Print Legibly) (Please Print Legibly) Number (Please Print Legibly) (Please Print Legibly) 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20

18 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 subparagraph I of this section. by the Elections Committee. The mail will be C. A search of the returned envelopes (by onstrates the accuracy and program logic of G. In any rerun/run-off election ordered by printed and assembled prior to this date during Voter ID#) will be conducted to assure that the system, the elections services company will the Elections Committee after a challenge, the a time established by the Elections Committee a replacement ballot is not a duplicate vote. certify the system ready for ballot tabulation. election rules of this Manual shall be applicable. and at a place established by the Elections Com- Should two (2) return envelopes be found This accuracy and logic test will be conducted H. As soon as a decision by the Committee mittee. Candidates and observers designated by from the same voter (an original and a replace- in the presence of UTLA Elections Commit- is made with regard to a challenge, the Elec- candidates, at their own expense, may be present ment), the ballot in the original envelope will tee Representatives and official observers. The tions Committee shall immediately inform all to observe the process and accompany the mail be counted. same test will be conducted following the tabu- affected candidates of the decision. The Com- to the post office, provided that the names of any D. Ballots in return envelopes that are un- lation of the Official Ballots and the results of mittee shall provide that notice by Certified such observers have been provided to UTLA identifiable (not an official return envelope), the two tests will be compared. Mail and by any other reasonable means that in a manner and by a date established by the shall be set aside and not counted. the Committee believes will ensure that the Elections Committee. Persons whose names E. Ballots returned to a location other than VI. BALLOT TABULATION member has actual notice of the decision. have not been provided as required will not be assigned P.O. Boxes (e.g. UTLA offices) will After accuracy certification, the elections I. A candidate who has filed a claim of an permitted to act as observers. not be opened or counted. UTLA Offices will services company will tabulate the ballots. The election violation with the Elections Committee not accept ballots. tabulation process involves four steps. may withdraw that claim at any time before a II. RE-MAILS AND/OR SPOILED BALLOTS F. The return envelopes will be opened and - Scanning the ballot decision by the Elections Committee. Any eligible UTLA member may request a the contents removed. - Reading the ballot image J. Arbitration replacement ballot for any reason. Replacement G. Each secrecy envelope will be opened and - Reviewing and tallying any other ballots If a candidate is dissatisfied with the deci- ballots will be available from the elections ser- the ballot removed and inspected. in question, including write in ballots sion of the Elections Committee, the candidate vices company only. Requests for replacement H. Return envelopes that contain a voted - Tabulation of results may appeal that decision to arbitration by filing ballots are to be made in a manner established ballot without a secrecy envelope will be Following the completion of the post-count notice of appeal with the Elections Committee. by the Elections Committee. Replacements for counted. accuracy and logic testing, the official results That notice of appeal must be received at the any reason will be sent in an entire package. I. Ballots that are not machine readable or are including the ballot inventory will be given to UTLA offices no later than 10 working days Replacement envelopes will be a different color. damaged (e.g. torn, eaten, etc.) will be repaired the Elections Committee which shall certify the after the date the Elections Committee deci- Replacements will be mailed within 24 hours or duplicated in the presence of the Elections results. The elections services company will sion is delivered to the member who has filed of the request. Requests for replacements will Committee. If the Elections Committee deter- certify as to performance in accordance with the the charges and must be accompanied with a be accepted no later than a date established by mines that member/voter intent is apparent, foregoing procedures and as to the accuracy of non-refundable deposit of $1,000 by cashier’s the Elections Committee. the ballot will be counted. the tabulated results, it being understood that check or money order for those candidates who At no time will UTLA have any unmarked J. If a ballot contains votes for more candi- the elections services company cannot certify were seeking citywide officer positions, and a original or replacement ballots in its possession. dates for an office than there are positions to the eligibility of any candidate or member to non-refundable deposit of $600 by cashier’s Ballots that are returned to a location other than be filled by election, the ballot for that office whom ballots were issued. check or money order for those candidates who the assigned P.O. Box (e.g. to UTLA offices) will not be counted. were seeking Board of Directors positions. If the will remain unopened and be forwarded im- K. If no voting boxes on a ballot are marked VII. PACKAGING AND SEALING decision is not hand delivered to the member mediately to the elections services company but are rather underlined or circled, and if the The ballots, which have been tabulated, will who has filed the charges, it shall be presumed for handling in accordance with Paragraph Elections Committee determines that member/ be placed in special containers and sealed with that the decision was received 3 days after the IV.E. of these Procedures. Ballots with bad ad- voter intent is apparent, the ballot will be counted. a permanent storage seal bearing the signatures decision is mailed by registered or certified mail dresses will be returned to the elections ser- L. Any ballot returned that is not in its ap- of UTLA Elections Committee Representatives to the member. The Elections Committee shall vices company. UTLA will be provided with propriate return envelope shall not be counted. and the election services company representa- immediately request a list of names of neutral information about the undelivered ballots. The M. Ballots mailed to the wrong P.O. Box tive who tabulated the ballots. The unused/ labor arbitrators in the Southern California elections services company will re-mail ballots will not be counted. UTLA Offices will not spoiled ballots will be packed in cartons with area from the American Arbitration Associa- when corrected addresses become available. accept ballots. the eligibility lists used for ballot verification, tion (“AAA”). The Elections Committee shall N. If more than one (1) ballot is returned the empty return envelopes, undeliverable determine a neutral method of striking names III. PICKUP OF BALLOTS FROM POST OFFICE in the same return envelope, even in separate envelopes, invalid or challenged ballots not from the list of arbitrators provided by AAA. Ballots will be retrieved from the designated secrecy envelopes, no ballots in that envelope counted, a copy of the results, and the original An arbitrator shall not be considered eligible Post Office on a date to be established by the will be counted. of each of the forms and certificates used. unless that arbitrator is available to hear the Elections Committee in the presence of at least O. The interpretation and application of matter three months from the date that the list one member of the Elections Committee. these rules, and any other issues pertaining to VIII. STORAGE of arbitrators was provided by the AAA. Observers may be present at the time that counting ballots or election procedures shall be Storage of the ballot materials shall be the If there are multiple requests for arbitration, the ballots are retrieved. Only ballots that have made by the Elections Committee only. responsibility of the elections services company. the Elections Committee has the discretion arrived in the official P.O. Box by the time of At the completion of the tabulation process, all to determine that those arbitrations should pickup will be picked up. They will be trans- V. ACCURACY CERTIFICATION materials will be boxed and sealed and will be be consolidated into one arbitration hearing ported to the ballot counting room in the pres- Before any ballots are counted, the elections transported and stored at the facilities of the and attempt to obtain the agreement of the ence of at least one member of the Elections services company will test the ballot counting elections services company. Ballots shall be candidates to such consolidation. Where the Committee. Observers may be present during system for accuracy. If the test properly dem- stored for three years. Elections Committee determines that the arbi- the time that the ballots are transported to the tration involves a challenge to a policy, decision ballot counting room, although observers will or action of the Elections Committee itself, the not be permitted to be in the same vehicle as the Elections Committee may participate in the ballots. Ballots will be counted at UTLA. Ob- arbitration as a full party. servers may be present throughout the counting Changes to UTLA elections Otherwise, the Elections Committee shall process, provided, however, that those observ- participate in the arbitration only to the extent ers shall be required to observe all rules of necessary to ensure that UTLA interests are decorum and procedure that may be established for 2016-17 protected and, in such case, the full parties shall by the Elections Committee. The names of all be the candidates involved in the challenge. election day observers, and the names of can- Here’s a summary of the major • Changes due to merger: Because If the arbitrator upholds the challenge of didates for whom they are acting as observers, changes to the election rules and pro- of the Build the Future, Fund the a candidate in substantial part, the deposit must be provided to an individual designated cedures for the 2016-17 cycle. Fight changes approved by UTLA provided by the candidate shall be returned to by the Elections Committee no later than the members, all UTLA members now the candidate. The arbitrator shall determine time established by the Elections Committee or • Petitions: To be eligible to run for belong to both of our national affili- whether such a refund is applicable. they will not be permitted to act as observers. A candidate who has appealed a decision The Elections Committee may limit the number office, candidates must submit peti- ates—the NEA and the AFT—and of the Elections Committee to arbitration may of observers if there are more designated ob- tions signed by active UTLA members will be eligible to vote for all Board withdraw that appeal at any time before the servers and candidates than space permits. (at least 50 signatures needed for member positions for their area and decision of the Arbitrator. Eligibility for voting was determined prior Board of Director positions and at least for all officer positions (previously, As soon as a decision by the Arbitrator is to mailing out the ballots. Ballots arriving in an 100 signatures for officer positions). members could only vote in races received by the Elections Committee, the Elec- official return envelope are presumed to have Signatures will be checked for validity, connected to their affiliation; for tions Committee shall immediately inform all been returned by eligible voters. Candidates and it is recommended that candidates example, an NEA member could affected candidates of the decision. The Com- have the right to inspect a list of all members mittee shall provide that notice by Certified eligible to vote once within 30 days before the get more than the minimum amount not cast a ballot in the AFT vice Mail and by any other reasonable means that election. Challenges to voter eligibility must to ensure sufficient valid signatures. presidential race). The affiliation the Committee believes will ensure that the be presented prior to opening the envelopes. These petitions must be filed by the distinction is still in place for can- member has actual notice of the decision. same date as the declaration of intent didates, however, and candidates J. Presumption of validity: Elections chal- IV. POLICIES REGARDING BALLOTS RE- to run form. must have been a member of the lenged by a member are presumed valid CEIVED AND FINAL PROCESSING affiliate for which they seek office pending a decision of the Elections Committee A. Retrieved ballots will be sorted. Ballots • Mailing of flyers:Candidate flyers for at least 12 months preceding or arbitrator. Until such time as either the Elec- returned in the distinct replacement envelopes tions Committee or an arbitrator finds that the will be segregated. After resolving any voter will be posted at utla.net instead of the deadline for filing the intent to results of an election are not valid, those who eligibility challenges, the return envelopes being mailed to members’ homes. run form. have been elected shall take office and shall will be opened and the contents removed. The Members will continue to receive the have the full authority of that office while any secrecy envelopes will be opened and the ballots UNITED TEACHER special election • Challenges: Only candidates can challenges are being considered. removed and inspected. issue with candidate statements and file challenges to elections and only for B. Unless otherwise provided by these Rules photos. the office for which they are running. RULES PERTAINING TO THE MAILING AND or by determination of the Elections Committee, COUNTING OF BALLOTS all ballots will be counted where the intent of the Revisions to the election manual were approved by I. BALLOT MAILING voter can be ascertained. Any issues regarding Ballots will be mailed at a date established by the intent of the voter shall be resolved by the the UTLA Board of Directors in June. the Elections Committee at a location established Elections Committee. 19 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 GRAPEVINE aged children (modifications for older stu- Salary point classes at LA Opera Free professional development (continued from page 27) dents). No prior yoga experience required. LA Opera’s award-winning Opera for at the Museum of Tolerance This course also helps educators begin Educators series explores opera from an The Museum of Tolerance is offering Salary point class on and continue a simple yoga/meditation interdisciplinary point of view. Gain insight grant-funded professional development cultural competency practice for themselves. The next session about opera and the historical context in programs for teachers. Educators can sign “Valuing Difference” is an interactive is November 5, 6, 12, and 13, from 8:30 which it was created. Discuss opera as up for Tools for Tolerance for Educators, seminar on cultural diversity, family a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (last Sunday until 11:30 history and art, as well as language and an interactive, experiential program de- history, media and societal impacts, and a.m.). Fee is $200. One salary point avail- social commentary. Learn about the stars signed to advance anti-bias education and effective communications. The salary point able. Classes take place at VIP, 1721 Griffin and artists of the opera world, as well as the creation of inclusive and equitable workshop covers the important role your Ave., 90031. Please email Kelly Wood for the production and business of opera. Enjoy schools. Programs are offered in the im- own culture plays in day-to-day interac- details: [email protected] or call 323- recitals and rehearsals, and receive special mersive, high-tech learning environment tions and includes interactive exercises in 240-8711. View details on www.schoolyoga. opera news updates. There are four remain- of the Museum of Tolerance. Programs which participants review various issues org/about-teacher-training. ing sessions for 2016-17: October 29, 2016 are offered in one- or two-day formats. from a variety of viewpoints. The next (Akhnaten and Wonderful Town); January 21, Lunch and materials are included. Individ- session is November 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. California Subject Matter Project 2017 (The Abduction From the Seraglio); Feb- uals may register for special open enroll- to 5 p.m. The fee is $95. Location: 8339 W. seminars for teachers of ruary 11, 2017 (Salome); March 4, 2017 (The ment institutes. Groups of 30 participants Third Street, L.A., CA 90048. One salary world languages Tales of Hoffman); and April 8, 2017 (Tosca). or more may register for a customized point available. For more information or L.A. STARS, a regional center of the Enrollment in programs does not include program. All pre-K to 12th-grade educa- to register, call Kari Bower at 323-653-3332 California World Language Project, has admission to mainstage opera productions. tors welcome. One LAUSD salary point or email [email protected]. announced its professional development Fees are $20 per session. To sign up and for credit available for most programs. Find seminars for the 2016-2017 school year. more info on salary points, go to LAOpera. more info at www.museumoftolerance. SCHOOL Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Programs for teachers of ELD, foreign lan- org/teachers or call 213-972-3157. com/FreePD. Teacher Training guages, Spanish for Spanish speakers, and Learn calming methods of yoga, medi- AP Language, Literature, and Culture will tation, and mindfulness, designed specifi- take place on the campus of Occidental cally for public school classrooms. Kelly College on Saturdays. All programs will Important notice to PACE Wood, experienced yoga teacher for chil- highlight the Common Core standards and dren and adults, has taught weekly in 21st-century skills. For additional informa- contributors LAUSD schools for over 14 years. Public tion, please call 323-259-2949, email ocflp@ school teachers learn methods to enhance oxy.edu, or visit www.la-stars.net, where Change in allocation of voluntary payroll deduction. listening, focus, and harmony within class- you can download information and ap- rooms. The course reaches all elementary- plications. Until further notice, UTLA members’ voluntary payroll deduction will be distributed as follows: 60 percent to the UTLA/PACE candidates account 38 percent to the UTLA/PACE issues account UTLA Voter Guide for Nov. 8 2 percent to the UTLA federal account Your contribution is not required as a condition of membership, and you have Page 7 a right to refuse to contribute without reprisal.

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A motion passed by the UTLA House er ($1,360), Juan Ramirez ($1,249), Arlene Meetings with Legislators in Sacramento California Labor Fed Executive Meeting in of Representatives calls for a report to be Inouye ($1,369), Dan Barnhart ($1,546), Aaron Attended by Alex Caputo-Pearl ($255 in Oakland published in the UNITED TEACHER that Bruhnke ($1,162), Wendi Davis ($1,250), Feb., $167 in March, $952 in May) Attended by Betty Forrester ($119) lists all union-paid travel by UTLA offi- Ingrid Gunnell ($349), Mel House ($1,292), Purpose: To meet with legislators on pending bills. Purpose: To represent UTLA at the state level. cers and directors outside of Los Angeles Matthew Kogan ($956), Gillian Russom County. Below are the travel expenses in- ($1,099), and Jennifer Villaryo ($336). National Council of Urban Education Associa- California Association for Bilingual Education curred from December 2015 to May 2016, Purpose: Local unions send delegates to the tions Conference in Baltimore Conference in San Francisco with an explanation as to how the travel conference to help shape CFT policy. Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($577) Attended by Juan Ramirez ($1,508) relates to UTLA business. Purpose: To set policy for urban councils Purpose: To attend workshops and connect NEA Affiliates Meeting in D.C. for the year. with educators statewide on bilingual educa- CFT Convention in San Francisco Attended by Alex Caputo-Pearl ($550) tion issues. Attended by Alex Caputo-Pearl ($226), Purpose: To represent UTLA at a national NEA Black Issues Conference in Kansas City Cecily Myart-Cruz ($1,485), Betty Forrest- affiliate meeting. Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($946) AFT Western Region Meeting in San Francisco Purpose: To set goals for the NEA Black Attended by Betty Forrester ($130) and Caucus to advance racial justice in public edu- Alex Caputo-Pearl ($602) cation (Myart-Cruz is the NEA Black Caucus Purpose: To represent UTLA at a national UTLA support for housed teachers Pacific Region Director). affiliate meeting. Under former superintendent ary Vice President Colleen Schwab CTA Issues Conference in Las Vegas Labor Notes Conference in Chicago John Deasy, many educators were (213-368-6237, [email protected]) or Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($988) Attended by Arlene Inouye ($970), Dan victims of the “teacher jail” system. UTLA Treasurer Arlene Inouye (213- Purpose: To connect with educators from Barnhart ($902), Gloria Martinez ($1,067), Caught off guard and often falsely 368-6218, [email protected]). throughout the state to strategize solutions to and Gillian Russom ($314). accused, they were left to suffer alone, Unjustly Housed Teachers Com- challenges to public education. Purpose: To connect with union activists under house arrest and unsure of what mittee: UTLA provides support, from across the country to share tactics and to do. LAUSD’s abuse of “teacher jail” guidance, and assistance to all re- NEA Leadership Summit in Texas swap notes. has lessened since the departure of housed teachers through the Unjustly Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($1,466) Community Schools National Forum in New Deasy, but we still need to be vigilant Housed Teachers Committee. The com- Purpose: To develop activist leaders and prepare them with the leadership skills to lead Mexico about each and every case. mittee meets monthly at the UTLA a relevant union. Attended by Karla Griego ($756) and Don’t be a victim of unfair job actions building. Maria Miranda ($844). and false charges. UTLA wants you to The next meeting is November 8 Joint Legislative Audit Committee Meeting Purpose: To learn about national models that know: You are not alone. We are here from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 904. in Sacramento support sustainable community schools. for you. Call or email the UTLA of- The UTLA building is located at 3303 Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($558) ficers listed below and attend the Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010 Purpose: To testify before the audit commit- AFT Negotiations Teacher Training in D.C. Unjustly Housed Teachers Commit- (213-487-5560). tee regarding Alliance charter schools. Attended by Gloria Martinez ($814) tee Meeting to get the assistance and UTLA is ready, willing, and able Purpose: To learn about negotiation tactics support you deserve. to help its falsely accused and unfair- CTA Lobby Days in Sacramento and best practices. UTLA officer contacts: If you’ve been ly treated members. Make the call, Attended by Cecily Myart-Cruz ($458) recently removed from the class- attend the meeting, and let UTLA and Juan Ramirez ($383). AFT Conference in D.C. room, please contact UTLA Second- help you. Purpose: To meet with legislators on issues of Attended by Juan Ramirez ($222) importance to public education. Purpose: To represent UTLA at the national level.

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member Frank Anderson announced that mindedness, blocking, misattribution, Retirees’ corner elections for UTLA-Retired members to suggestibility, persistence. the House of Representatives will be held • The older we get, the more we remem- Report of the August 26 General Assembly Meeting. at the October 14, 2016, UTLA-Retired ber the positive. General Assembly meeting and that the • People who think their health is good elections for the UTLA-Retired Steering have good memories. By Mignon Jackson easier to establish bilingual programs for Committee will be held at the January 20, • People with more education tend to UTLA-R Secretary English language learners so all students 2017, General Assembly meeting. do better in old age. can learn English as quickly as possible. Guest speakers: Liz Zeliski, Ph.D., • Volunteer work and being socially UTLA-R President John Perez called the A request was made for volunteers to professor of gerentology and psychology involved helps your memory. meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. with a moment work in this election with UTLA phone at the University of Southern California, • A Mediterranean diet helps your of silence in memory of UTLA-Retired members banking or with CFT or AFL-CIO in battle- spoke on the topic of “How to Improve memory. Marco Vallery and Bonnie Tompkins. ground states such as precinct walking, Your Memory.” Points of interest were: • Brain training requires active work President’s Report: UTLA-R President voter registration, phone banking, or • Memory progression: acquire, store, from you on a daily basis. Some techniques John Perez reported on the continuing GOTV. Some expenses will be paid. retain, and retrieve. to help: repeat and relive; employ mental problems with SilverScript prescriptions. Treasurer’s report: UTLA-R Treasurer • Major processes involved in memory: flexibility and patience; and put things Please contact Mariam Hironimus with Mike Dreebin reported that about $52,000 encoding, storage, and retrieval. in writing. LAUSD at [email protected] is in the UTLA-Retired budget. Much • Specific kinds of memory problems: Additional research and studies are available for help with your specific issues. Also of the budget will be allocated to allow transience (information is lost), absent- at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. contact UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl UTLA-Retired members to participate in at [email protected] and UTLA Vice conferences and meetings on issues af- President Betty Forrester at bforrester@ fecting retirees. utla.net to make your specific SilverScript Health benefits report: Loretta Toggen- Note from UTLA-R President issues known to UTLA leadership. burger reviewed health benefits FAQs from Perez also indicated that it likely will be the LAUSD Health Benefits Committee By John Perez The public does not want their neighbor- the District’s position in upcoming health that addressed “Your Rights As a Health UTLA-Retired President hood public school closed—they want it benefits bargaining that members should Plan Member and What to Do If . . .” If you improved for the kids who go there. The start paying a monthly premium for health have any questions, contact Toggenburger Who knows best? Phi Delta Kappa is a Phi Delta Kappa poll shows that people coverage and that the negotiations will be at [email protected]. national organization that supports educa- like Eli Broad, who don’t send their kids to difficult because the unions (UTLA and all PACE report: UTLA-R Vice President tion, and for the past 48 years they have public schools, are totally out of touch with the others) will oppose this District provision. Cecelia Boskin stated that current UT- sponsored a national poll about how Ameri- how Americans feel about our schools. Perez also spoke about the upcoming LA-Retired membership is about 4,300 cans feel about public education. There were LAUSD graduate for LAUSD School Board: November 2016 elections and of the im- members. Recruitment is important and two important takeaways from this year’s UTLA has endorsed Imelda Padilla for portance of the passage of Proposition 55, members should speak to former col- poll. One of the recurring questions of the School Board in the East San Fernando the Children’s Education and Health Care leagues and friends who have recently poll has been to ask Americans to give our Valley District for next spring’s School Protection Act, and Proposition 58, the retired about joining. UTLA-R members public schools a letter grade. What is most Board elections. Padilla is an excellent Learn Initiative. Proposition 55 will main- are encouraged to continue their PACE interesting about this question is that over candidate for School Board; she reminds tain the current tax rates on the wealthiest contributions. These contributions may time there has been a very clear difference me of Julie Korenstein when Julie first ran Californians to prevent billions of dollars in be mailed to Cecelia Boskin, 3547 Federal between how the general public feels and office. She is a local woman who went to funding cuts for public education and other Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066. how parents with kids in our public schools East Valley schools from kindergarten to vital services. Proposition 58 will make it UTLA-R elections: Election Committee feel about our nation’s schools. high school. In fact, she went to the same When asked what letter grade the general middle school and high school that my public would give our nation’s schools, only youngest daughter went to. When she was 24% gave a grade of “A” or “B,” with 28% introduced at a recent Valley East Area giving our schools grades of either “D” or meeting, a couple of her former teachers “F.” When asked about their local public were in the audience. Padilla has a BA from schools, 48% of the general public gave them UC Berkeley and is working on a masters grades of “A” or “B,” with the “D” and “F” of public administration at California State grades shrinking to 17%. BUT when the University, Northridge. After university grades of parents with kids in public schools she came home to the community where were tabulated, fully 67% of parents gave she grew up and became a community their kid’s school either an “A” or a “B,” organizer for the local city councilmember with only 10% of parents giving their school and a number of local community-based a grade of either a “D” or an “F.” organizations. Padilla has said she does This dichotomy of beliefs between the not see the School Board as a stepping- views of the general public and the views stone for higher office, but as a position of parents with kids in public schools has from which to do important public service. been a feature of this annual poll for at Support PACE: So far this year, UTLA- least 20 years, if not longer. The people Retired members have contributed $4,800 closest to our public schools, parents with to PACE. UTLA-R is developing a PACE kids going to them, know how hard our card that will allow you to deduct PACE active colleagues work to give their kids contributions from your CalSTRS pension. a quality education. Until this is finalized please continue to The second important takeaway was on send your contributions to PACE to Cecelia the question of what people feel should be Boskin, 3547 Federal Ave., LA, CA 90066. done to so-called “failing” public schools. John can be reached at [email protected]. Eli Broad and the privatizers have been pushing for the closure of schools they feel If you want to have your name added to our are not up to grade. But does the public UTLA-R email Alert List, send your email address feel this way? When asked, “Should failing to [email protected]. If you want to make public schools be closed,” fully 84% of the a donation to PACE, send your check to Cecelia public answered with a very loud “NO!” Boskin at 3547 Federal Ave., L.A., CA 90066.

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Save This Date! CalSTRS preretirement workshops Free workshops are open to all CalSTRS members. UTLA African American Education All UTLA members are encouraged to November 17, 2016 (Thursday) attend a preretirement workshop at least Manhattan Elementary (Auditorium) Committee three times during their career in order 1850 West 96th St. to plan for retirement security: early in Los Angeles, CA 90047 Presents the their career, again just prior to age 50, and one year prior to retirement. December 1, 2016 (Thursday) Forty-Fourth Annual Community Each year, the District and CalSTRS Polytechnic SH Conference partner to offer educational pre-retirement (Cafetorium/Multipurpose Room) workshops to District certificated staff. The 12431 Roscoe Blvd. workshops will include details on how re- Sun Valley, CA 91352 “Black Students Matter: tirement benefits are calculated, the LAUSD 457(b) supplemental savings plan, option December 8, 2016 (Thursday) Unlocking the Chains That Bind Us” choices, post-retirement information and Ramona Elementary (Auditorium) on-line resources. The CalSTRS benefits 1133 N. Mariposa Ave. Saturday, February 4, 2017 planning specialists will also explain the Los Angeles, CA 90029 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM retirement process, including timelines and January 12, 2017 (Thursday) the required steps needed for resignation Hazeltine Elementary (Auditorium) and retirement. Time will be provided at 7150 Hazeltine Ave. UTLA Building the end of each workshop presentation for Van Nuys, CA 91405 3303 Wilshire Blvd. Room 815 questions and answers. The workshops are individual meetings (not a series). Los Angeles, CA 90010 February 2, 2017 (Thursday)

Dates and locations Caroldale Ave. (Auditorium) Panel Discussion All workshops are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 22424 Caroldale Ave. “How Do We Reach the African American Student?” Carson, CA 90745 How to register: CalSTRS is asking that you register for the workshop you February 16, 2017 (Thursday) Presenters, Panel Discussion, Entertainment, Food & wish to attend through their website: Burbank Middle School (Room A-106) White Elephant Sale http://resources.calstrs.com/work- 6460 North Figueroa St. shop_registration/index.aspx. Los Angeles, CA 90042 Continental Breakfast and Lunch November 3, 2016 (Thursday) March 2, 2017 (Thursday) Donation $25.00 Mountain View Elementary Bell HS (Room TBD) (Auditorium) 4328 Bell Ave. For more information contact: UTLA Conference Secretary: 6410 Olcott St. Bell, CA 90201 Debbie Reid at UTLA (213) 368-6232 Tujunga, CA 91042

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I have been a Special [email protected]. Education teacher for 11 years and took a leave TEACHER PUBLISHING of absence for fall 2016 because I was unable to find a job share opportunity before the April 15, _____ November 18 (due date: Oct. 31) _____ December 16 (due date: Nov. 28) LAUSD EMPLOYMENT 2016, deadline. This time, I am posting my own classified ad in hopes of finding a position before Name: Job share/employment the new deadline November 15, 2016 (for spring available ads in LAUSD 2017 placement). I have a double Ed. Sp. creden- Street Address: employment section are FREE. tial and have taught SDC (m/m and m/s), a few years in RSP both at the middle school level and City: State: ZIP: ESY. I taught upper elementary (4-6) the 2015- Ad Copy: Attach your typed copy to this form or print clearly here: JOB SHARE 2016 school year and loved that change. If you are considering job sharing, please contact me at [email protected]. I will respond ASAP. Looking for a job share partner for spring semes- ter 2017 and beyond. Location would have to be I am looking for a job share partner. I teach middle at my school site, which is a middle school in lo- school, the moderate to severe class. I am interest- cal district east (City of South Gate). I teach RSP ed in sharing the week. I work at a fantastic school grades 6-8. I am interested in sharing the week. in the city of Bell. Looking to start 2016-2017 school Deadline for Spring 2017 is November 15, 2016. year. Contact: Claudia (626) 230-8258. If interested contact me at (323) 350-7438 (call or text) or email at [email protected]. Job share partner needed for the 2016-2017 spring Total number of words: _____ @ $1.50 = $______per run date semester to teach the ETK program at a small Reduce workload partner for 2017-2018 wanted at neighborhood elementary school in the West Val- Number of run dates ____ X $____ each run date = $______your school. K-3 preferably. North-east or Northwest ley. Looking for a partner with approved RWL sta- ideally but with travel. I’m professional flexible, enthu- No credits or refunds on canceled ads. tus. Pre-K experience preferred. Contact Silvana at siastic, and eager! Let’s talk! (818) 275-3199. Mail with payment to UNITED TEACHER Classifieds, (818) 523-4778/[email protected]. UTLA, 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Job share partner wanted for the 2017-2018 school Job share partner wanted for the 2016-2017 and be- Ads may also be dropped off at this address. year. I currently teach sixth grade at a middle school 26 United Teacher • for the latest news: www.utla.net October 21, 2016 UNITED TEACHER GRAPEVINE Evenings for Educators at 3:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Museum of visit: www.adl.org/laholocaustinstitute Perryman fund offers grants LACMA on October 25 the Holocaust. Three weeks later, Session or email [email protected]. to social studies teachers For more than 30 years LACMA’s Eve- Two will take place at the Museum of Tol- The Donald Perryman Fund for the nings for Educators series has provided erance on Friday, November 18, from 8 Salary point class on Social Studies is offering mini-grants of K-12 teachers with opportunities to talk a.m. until 3 p.m. Session Three will take Southwestern resources up to $1,000 to teachers in Los Angeles about, discover, and create works of art. place February 3, 2017, at USC and feature Teachers of all subjects and levels are County. The grants are designed to help Inspired by the extraordinary imagination training on Echoes and Reflections and I welcome to expand their knowledge of teachers fund projects and programs of Guillermo del Toro, writer and director Witness. With the two museums located Southwestern heritage by enrolling in related to the social studies curriculum. of Pan’s Labyrinth and other films, this within a few miles of each other in Mid- “Southwestern Resources.” The class The grants will be available for use in the session of Evenings for Educators will City West and West L.A., participants will visit the Southwestern Museum, the spring semester. The deadline to apply for explore his creative process. Participants at the first two sessions will receive VIP Autry, and the Will Rogers Residence. This a grant is November 16, 2016. To receive will learn how pop culture and literature tours of both museums, as well as hear District-approved class is open to all K-12 a grant application or answers to ques- collide to inspire this innovative Mexican- live testimony from Holocaust survivors. educators and is worth two salary points. tions, contact Mark Elinson, president, born, L.A.-based filmmaker. Enjoy com- Session One at the L.A. Museum of the It will also expose participants to exciting Perryman Board of Directors, at melinson@ plimentary parking and dinner catered Holocaust will include information on resources and Common Core-based strate- earthlink.net. by the Patina Group as well a thematic their innovative educational programs, gies that can supplement their teaching. curriculum containing images, lesson including the Share Our Stories and Righ- Class will meet at Francis Polytechnic HS Conference on teacher-powered plans, and resources. The “Guillermo del teous Conversations projects. Session on November 5, 12, and 19, and December schools Toro: At Home With Monsters” session Two content will include the history of 3, 2016. From Francis Polytechnic High, The 2017 Teacher-Powered Schools Na- will take place on October 25, from 4:30 to anti-Semitism, as well as tools for teach- participants will commute to the three tional Conference will take place from 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person for the ing the Holocaust. A highlight of the day locations (one each class day, except for January 27 to 29 at the UCLA Luskin Con- evening. For more information, please visit will be the exploration of the Museum December 3). The course fee is $175 for ference Center. Learn from other teacher www.lacma.org/programs/education/ of Tolerance’s Anne Frank exhibit. Each two units, preregistered ($185 on the first teams who have secured autonomy for evenings-educators or call 323-857-6093. session costs $20 to register. Educators who day), which includes breakfast, materials, groups of teachers to collaboratively attend an entire session may apply for a and museum admissions. Enrollments will design, implement, and make decisions Holocaust Institute for teachers $50 personal stipend and for their schools be accepted until—and including—the in areas impacting student success. This Registration is now open for ADL’s to receive up to $150 in substitute teacher first day of class (November 5), or until is especially relevant for pilot, ESBMM, Los Angeles Holocaust Education Insti- reimbursement. Funding is limited; both cap is reached, whichever happens first. LIS, and community schools. Learn more tute for teachers. The 2016-17 Institute the stipend and reimbursement are avail- For further information, visit www.en4ed. at www.teacherpowered.org/confer- will launch this fall with Session One on able on a first-come, first-served basis. For com or call/text Larry Carstens at (818) ence/2017. Salary point approved. Friday, October 28, from 8:30 a.m. until more information and to register, please 645-4259. (continued on page 20)

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