Happy February!

If you missed the news on the contract vote. The proposed changes to Article 2 and Article 8 in our contract were approved. Thanks to all who came out to vote. We enjoyed seeing you and having a minute or two to chat!

I'm excited for what is coming in our chapter-- we are continuing our focus on member organizing, but now with an emphasis on Work Site Organizers (WSO's.) The types of things a WSO does is to attend chapter meetings, post chapter information on the designated bulletin board space, and to welcome new employees. It's not a lot a work, but can have a big impact! Some of you already perform many of the functions of a WSO by being a resource for classified employees in your building, and sending questions and concerns on to the executive board. I know you can do it!

Kristen Croft

OSEA Beaverton Ch 48 President

The Beaverton School District offers the ParaPro Assessment test to employees and substitutes that do not possess an Associate's Degree. By passing the ParaPro test you are eligible to be hired as a Paraeducator I, Paraeducator II, or a Technology Instructional Assistant.

If you are thinking of applying to another building in the district, you must have all of the Required Qualifications for the Para I, Para II or TIA; which includes an Associates Degree or completion/passing of the Para-Pro Assessment. Be sure to check the BSD Job Descriptions when looking at applying for new positions in district.

This will allow you to work in any school in the District, both title and non-title schools. The cost of the test is $55.00.

Para Pro Study Guide

Para Pro Assessment Test Information

Please contact Human Resources Dept. - Jan Sakala at 503-356-4375 or email janice_sakala@beaverton.k12.or.us

Remember that we all have access to the Cascade Centers, who are available to assist with multiple different issues that life throws at us. Such as free and confidential counseling sessions, financial coaching, legal consultations and even wellness coaches. Contact information is included below.

We will showcase at least one benefit monthly that can save you and your family money,

for being a member of OSEA 48 /AFT 6732.

Check them out below or click on the Benefit Button to view to all.

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Guy Davis and Past Presidents’ Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2019
Click here to download an application
The Guy Davis Scholarship for graduating seniors awards $1,250 to each recipient. The Past Presidents’ Scholarship is a statewide, $1,500 award. To be eligible, applicants must have a relative who is an OSEA member and have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0.

For OSEA members

Lou Gerber Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Click here to download an application
The Lou Gerber Scholarship provides additional funding to those members who wish to further their education at an accredited school. OSEA sponsors two $1,000 scholarships for each of the seven zones in Oregon.

For High School seniors and undergraduate students of OSEA Chapter 48 members

Student Scholarship

Deadline: April 4, 2019

Click here to download the application

Applicants must be a child or grandchild of and OSEA Chapter 48 member

For OSEA Chapter 48 members

Deadline: April 4, 2019

Click here to download the application or use the button below.

MEMBER ASSISTANCE FUND

The Member Assistance Fund is a program within OSEA that provides emergency assistance to members in need due to death, serious illness, injury or disaster.

To apply, print the form, fill it out, have it signed by a chapter officer and scanned by them to the OSEA State Office.

MEMBER ASSISTANCE FUND

The Member Assistance Fund is a program within our OSEA Chapter that provides emergency assistance to our members in need due to death, serious illness, injury or disaster.

To apply, print the form, fill it out, have it signed by a chapter officer and scanned by them to Dianna Hess

We have been able to help 6 members so far this year.

Print, Complete and Send this by inter-department mail to Dianna Hess @ SPED office

OSEA Field Representative Kim Bonner will highlight a section of our contract monthly.

This month I want to share important information with you about the contents of your personnel file. The majority of your personnel file contains your applications and its accompanying information, evaluations, any certificates/certifications that you hold. The other information in your personnel file could include any disciplinary or corrective action plans that you may have experienced during your career with the Beaverton School District.

I have bolded portions of the article that I want you to pay particular attention to, as our leaders and I get many questions regarding these topics.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your contract, please get in touch with me.

Kim Bonner

Article 22 Personnel File:

No information that relates to an employee’s performance shall be placed in an employee’s District personnel file unless the employee has had an opportunity to review the material. The employee shall acknowledge that he/she has had the opportunity to review such information by signing the document(s) in person or electronically, and may make a statement that such signature does not necessarily indicate agreement with the contents thereof. The employee will also have the right to submit a written or electronic response to the information placed in his/her file. This response will be reviewed by the Administrator of Classified Personnel and be attached to the information filed. Evaluations will remain in the physical personnel file or in an electronic employee management system.

Letters of consultation, warning and/or reprimand, and “corrective action” plans may be removed from an employee’s personnel file at the discretion of management. An employee may request that such information be removed from his/her personnel file after two years, providing that no subsequent adverse information has been placed in the file. The file will be reviewed by Human Resources in consultation with the supervisor. If they agree to remove the documents, the documents will be destroyed.

An employee’s personnel file shall be available for inspection upon his/her request, and reasonable notice, to the Administrator of Classified Personnel.

President - Kristen Croft

Vice President - Dianna Hess

Treasurer - Kyrsti Sackman

Secretary - Dan Horn

Custodial/Maintenance Rep - Lynette Stone

Instructional Rep- Charlene Compton

Nutrition Services Rep - Kim Kennedy

Transportation Rep - Martin Slater

Website: http://48.osea.aft.org
Location: Beaverton
Phone: 503-356-3931
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSEABeavertonChapter48/