Nominations for NEA RA State Delegate

Email from Lynn Kashinoki <lynn.kashinoki@gmail.com> , one of the Hilo Chapter Co-Chairs
dated Dec. 15, 2015


Hi All,

This is to clarify anyone interested in running for NEA RA State Delegate still needs to contact Gwen Kurashima, Governance Specialist, for nomination information.  Gwen can be reached at 808-833-2711 or via email atgkurashima@hsta.org.  

Kerinne Smith and I will accept Hilo Chapter nominations only.

Again, if anyone would like to submit a nomination to be a state delegate for NEA RA, he/she must contact Gwen.  

Please let us know if you have any questions.  Enjoy your break and wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Lynn and Kerinne

Hilo Chapter Elections Co-Chairs

Copied below is the revised nomination form that includes the NEA RA State Delegate.  
This form may be duplicated and distributed or forwarded to anyone interested in running for a position.  The form (hard copy) may be completed and returned to the January RA....be sure you sign off to verify the person running is a HSTA member.  Or it may be emailed to myself or Kerinne Smith directly from the person running for a position.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Item C6(5)

                                                                                                                        (Rev. 07/14)

NOMINATION FORM FOR                    HILO             CHAPTER ELECTIONS

                                    (Responsibility of Candidate)

NOMINATIONS DUE:                        Thursday, January 28, 2016, 5:30 pm                

Name of Nominee: (Print Legibly)

Legal Last Name:

Legal First Name:

School:

School Phone:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Personal E-Mail:

Nominated by and verified by Faculty Rep:

Office(s) Sought (indicate below with an “X” or “ü”):

Chapter President/Board of Director (3-Year Term) – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

Chapter Vice President (3-Year Term) – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

Chapter Secretary (3-Year Term) – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

Chapter Treasurer (3-Year Term) – July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019

HSTA State Convention 2016 Delegate (1 Year Term) – (April 16-17, 2016, Hawaii Convention Center, Oahu)

NEA RA 2016 Chapter Delegate (1 Year Term) – (July 2 – July 7, 2016, Washington, DC)

NEA RA 2016 State Delegate (1 Year Term) – (July 2 – July 7, 2016, Washington, DC)

By submitting this form, I, (Signature)                                                                                                  , agree to fully participate and commit to the position(s) selected above if elected.  In the event that I am unable to participate and commit, I will contact the Elections Chair ASAP and decline my nomination.

Shirt Size:

S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

Other:_________

Circle one style:

Mens

Womens

Please turn in this form to your Faculty Rep to bring to the HSTA RA on: 

Thursday, January 28, 2016, 5:30 pm

This form may also be emailed to Chapter Elections Chairs: 

Lynn Kashinoki (lynn.kashinoki@gmail.com)  

                                                Kerinne Smith (kerinnesmith@gmail.com)                  

Deadline to email nomination form is Wednesday, January 27, 2016

           

If you are running for a Chapter Officer or NEA RA Delegate Position, you may submit a

100 word Biography via email to your Chapter Election Chairs by January 28, 2015.

Member Matters, 12-11-2015

Red for Education and Unity Wear your red shirts on Tuesdays! Hahaione Elementary School members are unified in their commitment to student success. Send your pictures to info@hsta.org.  Mahalo. Education Travel Update   The subject of Student Educational Travel and the impact on teachers and students continues to be an issue that HSTA is working to address.  Continue to follow guidance from the DOE and your administrator.  CLICK HERE to follow a chronology and update on the issue.     HSTA IN THE NEWS The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) announced the introduction of an ambitious 10-part education omnibus bill designed to dramatically improve Hawai‘i’s school system. The bill will be introduced during the upcoming 2016 legislative session. Read HSTA President Corey Rosenlee's interview in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser HERE>>> A Collective Effort HSTA welcomes passage of the Every Student Succeeds law to create greater opportunity for every student. Read more HERE>>>   Winter Break - Work Day Reminder If you haven't done so already, you might want to check your calendars for winter break planning.  According to the DOE Calendar, 10-month teachers generally are off on December 18, 2015 and Monday, January 4, 2016. Check with your schools for meeting or PD plans unique to your school or complex. All members may view the DOE Calendar on the DOE website at:http://bit.ly/1SRbOhV

Professional Development New!  HSTA On Line Learning Opportunity! “Effective School-Community Collaboration.” Register by February 4, 2016 Click HERE for details. Registration now open! University of Hawaii - Manoa Four Spring 2016, 3-credit, FREE online, PD courses aimed to help teachers improve the literacy skills of ELLs. Details HERE>>> News you can use Professional Development  Website     HSTA 2016 Legislative Priorities Deadline to nominate: January 11, 2016 Friend of Youth Award Pono Award Free Resource: PBS Learning Media

Please vote now in Star-Advertiser poll for The Schools Our Keiki Deserve

Friday, December 11, 2015 Please go to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and VOTE NOW for The Schools Our Keiki Deserve.Mahalo. Note:  This newspaper link may be date or time sensitive if voting after December 11, 2015. The link is controlled by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. VOTE HERE>>>   Aloha Colleagues, HSTA is excited to share that, tomorrow, we will publicly announce an ambitious omnibus bill called, “The Schools Our Keiki Deserve,” based on members' ten shared values. (Click Here to read more.) This bill incorporates the best models and research of what is needed to best educate our keiki:   Increasing teacher pay Improving facilities(including air conditioning) Teaching to the whole child and not to the test by bringing back arts education and increasing opportunities for all students to learn, including through education. Reducing work load by lowering class size and the burden on our special education and ELL teachers. Increasing funding for our small and rural schools Public preschools In order to achieve our goals we must increase funding for our public schools. The best way to fund "The Schools Our Keiki Deserve" is through a  “Penny for Education” effort which calls for a 1% increase in the Hawaii State General Excise Tax (GET).  (Click here to read: FAQ Why the GET?) Every year, Hawaii says education is a priority, yet we continue to do nothing about it. It is time to make education a priority again.  All of our keiki deserve a quality education.  Instead of turning our backs on the next generation,invest in our children, our economy, and Hawaii’s future.  And, it is the responsible thing to do.  As a union we can work to achieve this together. On February, 5, 2016 from 3:30 - 6:00  p.m., HSTA will hold a rally at the State Capitol. HSTA is also organizing, so when this bill is heard, we can fill the hearing rooms at the Capitol, for legislators to hear teachers’ voices. Please mark your calendar and be on the lookout for additional information on ways you can help. We can achieve this together. We can bring equality for all our students. We can give our keiki the schools they deserve. Mahalo, Corey Rosenlee President The vast majority of voters believe that Hawaii's public schools are underfunded, according to a recent statewide survey of likely 2016 voters sponsored by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. Resources in this email message: The Schools Our Keiki Deserve Informational Sheet - Click here A Penny for Education - GET FAQs - Click here   HSTA:  United in the pursuit of excellence for Hawaii’s public schools.

Copyright © 2015 Hawaii State Teachers Association, All rights reserved. Mahalo for your engagement. Our mailing address is: Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala Kapuna Street Honolulu, HI 96819

NCLB End of an Era: Your collective efforts made a difference

"Every child, regardless of race, income, background, or zip code...deserves the chance to make of their lives what they will."  ~ President Obama at today's ESSA signing ceremony Aloha Colleagues, I am excited to announce that a few hours ago President Obama signed the Every Child Succeeds Act. This law returns the authority over many of the failed policies of No Child Left Behind to the states. With this new law: A. The federal government has no role whatsoever in teacher evaluations. B. States would no longer  be required to tie teacher evaluations to student outcomes. C. Up to 7 states would be allowed to create their own local tests, and at the high school level states could choose nationally recognized tests(SAT, ACT) instead of having to use the SBA. D. States must have challenging academic standards, but there would be no punishment for choosing or not choosing to use common core. I want to thank all of our members who contacted Hawaii's congressional delegation to express support for the Every Child Succeeds Act. And I hope you will join me in expressing thanks to Hawaii's members of Congress for their efforts on our behalf.(Send a message HERE>>>)   The passage of this new law gives our union great opportunity to move away from the “test and punish” culture and the scapegoating of teachers. Still, there is a lot of work to be done. Even though the law gives states the power to make these changes, we as a union must take action to ensure these changes occur in Hawaii. On Tuesday, (December 9) we announced the “Schools Our Keiki Deserve” initiative which includes language to move away from high stakes testing and, instead, teaches to the whole child. We will be holding a rally at the state capitol on February 5, 2016  from 3:30 - 6:00  p.m. in order to urge the Legislature to pass this bill. Also, our current contract expires on June 30, 2017. And with the passing of this bill, the BOE will no longer be forced to use EES. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am excited that with this new law, we can truly give our students the schools they deserve. Sincerely, Corey Rosenlee HSTA President   HSTA:  United in the pursuit of excellence for Hawaii’s public schools.

HSTA Member Services - The Benefits of Belonging>>> Click Here Copyright © 2015 Hawaii State Teachers Association, All rights reserved. Mahalo for your engagement. Our mailing address is: Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala Kapuna Street Honolulu, HI 96819

Ten Points Are Basis for Historic Omnibus Bill

Aloha Colleagues, HSTA is excited to share that, tomorrow, we will publicly announce an ambitious omnibus bill called, “The Schools Our Keiki Deserve,” based on members' ten shared values. (Click Here to read more.) This bill incorporates the best models and research of what is needed to best educate our keiki:   Increasing teacher pay Improving facilities(including air conditioning) Teaching to the whole child and not to the test by bringing back arts education and increasing opportunities for all students to learn, including through education. Reducing work load by lowering class size and the burden on our special education and ELL teachers. Increasing funding for our small and rural schools Public preschools In order to achieve our goals we must increase funding for our public schools. The best way to fund "The Schools Our Keiki Deserve" is through a  “Penny for Education” effort which calls for a 1% increase in the Hawaii State General Excise Tax (GET).  (Click here to read: FAQ Why the GET?) Every year, Hawaii says education is a priority, yet we continue to do nothing about it. It is time to make education a priority again.  All of our keiki deserve a quality education.  Instead of turning our backs on the next generation,invest in our children, our economy, and Hawaii’s future.  And, it is the responsible thing to do.  As a union we can work to achieve this together. On February, 5, 2016 from 3:30 - 6:00  p.m., HSTA will hold a rally at the State Capitol. HSTA is also organizing, so when this bill is heard, we can fill the hearing rooms at the Capitol, for legislators to hear teachers’ voices. Please mark your calendar and be on the lookout for additional information on ways you can help. We can achieve this together. We can bring equality for all our students. We can give our keiki the schools they deserve. Mahalo, Corey Rosenlee President The vast majority of voters believe that Hawaii's public schools are underfunded, according to a recent statewide survey of likely 2016 voters sponsored by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. Resources in this email message: The Schools Our Keiki Deserve Informational Sheet - Click here A Penny for Education - GET FAQs - Click here   HSTA:  United in the pursuit of excellence for Hawaii’s public schools.

Copyright © 2015 Hawaii State Teachers Association, All rights reserved. Mahalo for your engagement. Our mailing address is: Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala Kapuna Street Honolulu, HI 96819

The Schools Our Keiki Deserve, President Corey Rosenlee

Teachers are deeply committed to the success of every student. View this email in your browser

Aloha Colleagues, Your union does better when you play a part.Participate, engage and rally the teachers in your building.“It takes a village,” but if you don’t step off the sidelines, you are a spectator with no say. Thanks to the members who responded to the legislative priorities survey and those who came out to the statewide listening tour, we have a clear message on what is happening in your classrooms and teachers’ shared values of what they want for their students. During the listening tour, we asked you three questions: 1. What is your vision for public education? 2. What are the most important roadblocks to realizing that vision? 3. How can we overcome those challenges together? The following is what we learned from you about The Schools Our Keiki Deserve:

HSTA:  United in the pursuit of excellence for Hawaii’s public schools.

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Note to SLLs from RA Meeting

FW: HSTA updates (email from R. Yamanaka)

Yamanaka, Rae	3:42 PM (4 hours ago)
Note: Rae's notes are in black; Grabar's are in blue

(This message is going out to all SLLs.  Please forward relevant information to your teachers.)

Hi all,

Only two more weeks till Winter Recess!!!  Things to note:

1. SLL One on One report:  SLLs are asked to document all our interactions via the "One on One" report. This is to completed weekly. The information we would include on the report would relate to the following topics, below: Your weekly homework is due!  See attached form and the Schools Our Keikis Deserve flyer

Basic instructions for SLLs: 

1. Speak with all your teachers by March 1, 2016 on any HSTA issues, recommendations, legislative activities, etc.   Ask if anyone would be willing to write testimonies to our legislators about educational needs.
2. This can be done individually, in small groups or in faculty meetings.
3. List all teachers spoken to, issues and concerns they had, recommendations for HSTA
4. Email or fax the report form/information in to me by the end of each week.  [note:  OK to combine weeks if you forgot]
5. As discussed at the Nov. RA, you may go back to Nov. 1^st to list one on ones you have had with your teachers.
6. Let Grabar know if you have any items to include on this One on One report.

2. Facilities Photos:  Your HSTA State President Corey Rosenlee has requested photos of your facilities, especially shots of inadequate classrooms, restrooms, etc.  Please send me your photos as they will help us with our education bill requesting quality school facilities for all schools. 
3. School visits:  Please sign up with me for school visits and presentations to your faculty about education legislation and other contractual issues and concerns.  I will also try to see if Corey and your chapter leaders can attend some of these school visits.
4. Wear Red for Education:  Remind your teachers to wear RED for education every Tuesday.  Have them take pictures and send to me.
5. HSTA-R:  I have HSTA-R applications for teachers who are retiring or who have retired and want to join the organization.  The packets are in the office for pick up or I will deliver them to the schools when I am at your schools.  If you have teachers who need the info, please have them contact me.

Remember:   no RA meeting in December.  The next RA will be on January 28^th at Keaau High library at 5:30pm.  We are accepting nominations for chapter offices and convention delegates at this RA.

If I do not see you, have a great winter break, be safe and enjoy the time with your family and friends. 

rae

Rae A.Yamanaka

HSTA Hilo UniServ Director

Hilo Lagoon Centre

101 Aupuni St., ste.219

Hilo, HI  96720

Phone:  (808)935-9301 office; (808)365-6979 cell

Fax:  (808) 969-7492

Email:  ryamanaka@hsta.org

______________________________________________________________________

One-on-One Report form

HSTA Hilo Chapter Leadership One on Ones

(SLLs, ExBd, Officers)

Name: ______________________________              Position:  _____________________

School:  _____________________________

Week of:  ___________________________

Number of teachers met with:  ____________ 

Questions/Comments/Concerns from Teachers:

RETURN FORM TO RAE VIA FAX OR EMAIL AT END OF WEEK.


FAX:  969-7492; EMAIL:  ryamanaka@hsta.org
______________________________________________________________________________

Schools Our Keiki Deserve flyer

Research-Based Proposals to Strengthen Education in Hawaii Schools

KEY IDEAS:

1. EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD

2. SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS

3. RECOGNIZE THAT CLASS SIZE MATTERS

4. CREATE A CAREER PATHWAY

5. PROVIDE QUALITY SCHOOL FACILITIES

6. PrOPERLY FUND OUR RURAL AND SMALL SCHOOLS

7. ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST TO HAWAII'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

8. END HIGH STAKES TESTING

9. PUBLIC PRESCHOOLS

10. GIVE TEACHERS THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED

Member Matters, 12-4-2015

Red for Education and Unity Wear your red shirts on Tuesdays! Mililani High School members are unified in their commitment to student success. Send your pictures to info@hsta.org.  Mahalo. Teacher Sabbatical Leave for School Year 2016 -2017 The Department of Education circulated a memo this week announcing that teacher sabbatical leave applications are now being accepted for school year 2016 - 2017  Teachers may apply for one semester or for one entire school year. Read Memo HERE>>> House votes overwhelming for new ESEA, Senate expected to vote Tuesday! Mahalo for your calls, emails, and Tweets.  Educators spoke and Congress listened!  This week, the House overwhelmingly passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by a vote of 359-64   The vote is a historic step to usher in a new era in public education that will ensure every child has equal opportunity to a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code. For the first time since No Child Left Behind was enacted nearly 14 years ago, ESSA empowers educators as trusted professionals to make school and classroom decisions while keeping the focus on the students most in need. The Senate is expected to vote by Tuesday and the White House has indicated President Obama will swiftly sign it into law. Help bring the bill across that final finish line of one more vote by urging our senators to vote yes on ESSA (S. 1177).  CLICK HERE>>> According to the Fall 2015 ERS publication Holomua (page 3), all active members, inactive vested members and retirees are eligible to vote for this trustee position. You should have received a voting packet consisting of a ballot, candidate information sheets and a return envelope. Voted ballots must be received by KMH LLP at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2400, Honolulu, HI 96813 andpostmarked by October 21, 2015 to be considered valid. The new ERS Board Trustee will be announced in December. If you did not receive a voting packet, please contact Garet Sasaki of the election auditing firm KMH LLP at: (808) 543-3302 or by email at: ERSBallot@kmhllp.com as soon as possible. - See more at: http://www.hsta.org/index.php/news/2015-ers-trustee-elections-scheduled-for-september#sthash.6FzRMVMp.dpuf Professional Development Register for second semester PD classes now. Download Oahu details HERE>>> Sample of course offerings: Building Teacher Leaders Through Facilitation 21st Century Classroom Introduction to STEM Teaching How to Survive Inclusion Integrating the Stock Market . . . and, more! Coming soon . . . Please watch for an announcement of neighbor island professional development registration information. New!  HSTA On Line Learning Opportunity! Register by February 4, 2016 Click HERE for details. News you can use Professional Development  Website     HSTA 2016 Legislative Priorities Deadline to nominate: January 11, 2016 Friend of Youth Award Pono Award Free Resource: PBS Learning Media

Pacing Guide issue at WIS remains unresolved; R. Yamanaka to visit lunchtime on Mon. Dec. 2, E-102

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Hello WIS Colleagues,

As many teachers are aware, the issue of PACING GUIDES has been an ongoing concern since last school year.  As of right now, despite the most recent APC meeting with admin, some of these issues remain unresolved.

In light of this situation, Rae Yamanaka, our HSTA Hilo UniServ Director, will visit our campus on MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 in Room E-102 during LUNCH time, from 12:05 pm.

The goal of the meeting is to provide information and answer questions re: Pacing Guides and our contract. 

PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO have questions and/or concerns re: the Pacing Guide. 

Per her email, Rae has asked that teachers provide her with a "copy of the pacing guides that they are required to have" because she "would like those copies for my files and for evidence if we are going to eventually file a grievance."

If you need assistance with providing this hard copy, then let Joy Grabar know and I can assist. 

Sincerely,
Joy Grabar