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Friday, December 7, 2018
Posted 12-7-2018 (Dated 12-7-2018) PD discussed in first bargaining session; HSTA digital library online; New insurance benefit for members
Negotiations update; First talks held Tuesday
The HSTA Negotiations Team met with the state on Tuesday, Dec. 4 for their first official bargaining session of the mid-term re-opener ofour contract.
The two teams met for about two hours. Most of the discussion focused on job-embedded professional development and the future of 21 hours. Both sides expressed a desire to look at options continuing the 21 hours, which includes the need of the employer to find the funds to pay for any continuation. HSTA presented the results of our negotiations survey (Read Survey Results Here) as well as shared additional feedback from the negotiations committee, school level leaders and members.
The HSTA Negotiations Team L to R: (front) Diane Mokuau, (back) Chair Paul Daugherty, Lisa Morrison, Corey Rosenlee and Shannon Kaaa.
The State of Hawaii Negotiations Team included the following: Superintendent Christina Kishimoto, Complex Area Superintendent Rochelle Mahoe (Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani), Board of Education Chair Catherine Payne, BOE Member Dwight Takeno, Department of Human Resources Development Director Ryker Wada, DOE Negotiations Annette Anderson as well as various other DOE, DHRD and Budget and Finance support staff.
The next bargaining session is expected in January when the parties will exchange formal proposals.
If you have feedback or would like to send a message of support to the Negotiations Team, email them at negotiations@hsta.org.
Digital document library added to HSTA website
We have just created a digital document library on the password-protected side of HSTA.org. That's where you can quickly find an alphabetized list of documents ranging from advice about sick and personal leave, parent classroom visits and due process rights. There are also key documents such as NBI forms, HSTA's governance manual and bylaws as well as nominations forms for each chapter's elections.
The document library is available on HSTA's member-only pages on its website, HSTA.org. You must be an active HSTA member and have a registered web account to view those files. Use your member number on the membership card you received in the mail this fall and Register for our website here. We must verify your HSTA membership before giving you web access, so you will not receive instant member access.
Login and register through Dec. 14 for new payroll system
The State of Hawaii Payroll Modernization Project’s (also known as HawaiiPay) third phase is underway as the final weeks of 2018 wind down. All Department of Education (DOE) employees, including those on leaves of absence and substitute employees, will need to take action related to the implementation of the State’s new payroll system, known as the Hawaii Information Portal (HIP).
ACTION REQUIRED: Employees will need to log in on the HIP Employee Self-Service (ESS) between Dec. 3 and Dec. 14 and enter their direct deposit information.
Charter school employees who receive their pay through DOE payroll services will also need to enter their information on the HIP.
Key information related to the implementation can be found at the following websites
Sign up for our "Planning Your Financial Journey" webinars
These webinars are designed for teachers who are in the beginning to middle of their careers and want to learn the foundations of their financial journey.
Our next webinar will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3:30 p.m. and should last about 30-45 minutes.
This webinar is live via Zoom conference call with NEA Retirement Advisors and will also be held on the following dates:
HSTA VEBA Trust is offering Accident Insurance in February 2019. Your benefits enrollment begins during Open Enrollment (that means it's guaranteed issue with no medical screening and lengthy forms to fill out). Learn more about Accident Insurance: text #HSTAVEBA to 87487
New spring 2019 HSTA PD courses
Sign up now to improve your skills and reclassify for a raise
New Spring Course MA184043 Numbers Make Sense(Hilo Hybrid Course) PDE3 Section #293850: HSTA Spring 2019 Dates: February 23, 2019 - May 31, 2019 Math is a core subject in which we want our students to achieve mastery in prior to graduating from public education in Hawaiʻi. This course is based on Jerome Bruner’s C-P-A approach which allows students to learn mathematics through concrete experiences in which they can transfer pictorially and then abstractly to be more fluent with number relationships. This course offers teachers a way in which to facilitate learning of mathematical number sense so that students gain higher level complex thinking and understandings. Numbers Make Sense provides a concrete way to help all your students be critical thinkers and problem solvers. This hybrid course section will meet on Feb. 23 and March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., location in Hilo to be determined.
Building Processes in Mathematics PDE3 Section #293445 Dates: January 8, 2019 – June 6, 2019 This course is designed to help elementary education teachers in grades K-6 build processes within the classroom to help students build math problem solving skills. The course is focused on the Singapore Math Framework, specifically focusing on metacognition and processes in teaching mathematics. Highlighted strategies in the course will cover the following topics; math talk, model drawing, questioning techniques, concept cartoons and making real-world connections. This course was previously listed as PD181773 Modeling in Mathematics and may NOT be repeated for credit. This section will meet at the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) 1200 Ala Kapuna St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 19 and March 9.
K-6 Foundations of Number Sense- Hybrid PDE3 Section #MA184074 Dates: January 10 - June 6, 2019 This 3-PD Credit Course is designed as an introductory course to support educators in teaching number sense using strategies and philosophies used in Singapore. Give students a deeper understanding of numbers, setting them up for current and future success as mathematical thinkers. Learn how to build foundational number sense not through memorization of rules and facts, but through a clear understanding of numbers, their magnitude, and their relationships with other numbers. Learn new methods for building number sense and teaching computation in ways that make sense to both you and your students in alignment with the Common Core State Standards. With this solid foundation, you will prepare them to develop higher-level math skills and reasoning ability for years to come. This section will meet on Oahu at HSTA, 1200 Ala Kapuna St., Honolulu, HI 96819, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. on the following dates: January 10, February 16 and March 2. Online work will be required as part of this course.
The 21st Century Classroom (Online) PDE3 Section #293151 Dates: January 14, 2019 – May 31, 2019 In this 3-PD credit online course, participants will receive foundational skills necessary to be effective teachers in 1:1 environment. Specifically, this course will be an introduction to: applications within G-Suite, formerly known as Google Apps for Education or GAFE. Participants will create their own lesson plans and projects utilizing G-Suite. This course is intended for those new to using Google, but is open to all levels. Disclaimer: This course was previously listed as course numbers PD179618 and PD180155 and cannot be repeated for credit.
The 21st Century Classroom Level 2 (Online) PDE3 Section #293152 Dates: January 14, 2019 – May 31, 2019 This online 3-PD-Credit Course will provide teachers with technology tools to design a 21st century classroom. Teachers will learn how to use technology to open channels of communication with students and parents and increase collaboration among students, as well as build their creativity and critical thinking skills using 21st century classroom tools and apps such as: mail merge, autocrat and doctopus. Teachers will also learn about the importance of Internet safety and digital citizenship. During the course, participants will be immersed in a simulated 21st century classroom. Instructors will lead by example, and provide activities that incorporate technology seamlessly throughout the day. Disclaimer: This course was previously listed as course number PD180234 and cannot be repeated for credit.
Signing up for HSTA PD courses is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
Go pde3.k12.hi.us (PDE3) and add yourself to the wait-list for a specific section of a course
Next, go to www.pd.hsta.org and make payment for that specific course section
Lastly, once payment is received, HSTA will move you from the “Wait-List” to “Registered” on PDE3 and your enrollment will be confirmed via email.
Teacher sabbatical leave info for next school year
Teacher sabbatical leave applications are now being accepted for next school year, 2019-2020. Teachers may apply for one semester or for an entire school year. Initial application due Jan. 10.
The following deadlines must be followed:
By January 10, 2019, teacher submits DOE OTM 100-001, Sabbatical/Professional Improvement Leave for Certificated Employees, and supporting documents to principal/supervisor and Complex Area Superintendent (CAS) for review and signatures.
Should there be any questions, please contact Maile Horikawa, Personnel Specialist, at (808) 441-8348 or via Lotus Notes at maile_horikawa@notes.k12.hi.us.
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