$15K
or $25K
Which one is right for you?
The
deadline for the current early incentive is reapidly approaching
(April1), and you must complete an Application for Retirement incentive
Plan form. This must be picked up at the District Office and turned
in by the deadline along with a copy of the most recent STRS statement
verifying your years of service.
Back
to the original question about who is eligible. This year of the
contract is a "catch all" year, meaning anyone completing 30 or more,
25/55, etc. of STRS service qulifies for the $25K. Also, those of
us who will have reached 30, 25/55, etc during the life of this current
contract must complete the form as well to earn the $25K incentive
for retirement rather than $15K.
If
you believe you will retire during the life of this contract, by
all means, submit the paperwork before the deadline, because you're
not obligated to "go out" when you submit the application.
Postings,
they are coming!
As
some of the retirment people have begun to have resignations accepted
and subsequent posting begin showing up, it is time to remind all
that if you belieive there may be an interest in the position, put
a bid form (from building secretary) through before the deadline
date. You may withdraw your name after the deadline but not submit.
December/April
Reports:Special vs. Non-Renewal
During
the Evaluation process, anything that can be considered negative
can and should be rebutted in the document. Be sure you all use that
opportunity to respond to potentially damaging information on the
evaluation instrument. If you don't feel comfortable with the process
grab a building rep to help. These rebuttals do NOT have to be done
at the time of the post-conference to be put into the document.
The
Same Old Song and Dance
This
year, as in many others, it is time to remind members that the Association
needs you to take an active role in the "business" by getting into
the elected offices positions for next year.
The
"Long Timers" of previous years are soon done with their careers
making it necessary for others to pick up the responsibility.
Reminders
As
the close to the current year nears, just a reminder to all that
they should make sure they get on a building principal's end of the
year "Wish List". This includes areas/grades you would have an interest
in teaching the coming year if the opportunity presents itself.
Also,
refresh yourself with Posting Language in the new contract with regard
to openings in the month of August.