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MOU 2020-2021 during CDL
The terms of this MOU are valid through January 4th of 2021. It covers the time of Comprehensive Distance Learning.
Professional Development Reimbursement
GBEA would like to pay members who have been going above and beyond to provide professional development to their colleagues. This would most likely be in the form of a video or a recorded Google Meets call. There are a few stipulations, outlined in the attached flier. Please only fill out one application per person. You can include multiple videos/calls, and will be paid accordingly.
* Professional Development Reimbursement Application Google Form
2020 - 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Click on the PDF icon to read the contract terms for next year as negotiated with the combine efforts of the GBEA and East County Bargaining Council and the Gresham-Barlow School District.
Election Results for the May 2020 Vote
Click on the PDF icon for a listing of the election winners for the voting that took place in May 2020.
Collaboration Design Grant
The GBEA is working collaboratively with the District on a Collaboration Design Grant from the ODE. For more information contact Regina Norris or Mark Kim.
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Become a member of the Oregon Education Association!
Support public educators and enjoy exclusive benefits. Click the OEA logo for more information.
NCLB is changed to ESSA
NCLB is changed to ESSA - the Every Student Succeeds Act - read summary
Follow updates about ESSA and get additional information and resources
New - ESSA removes Highly Qualified requirements for teachers
Evaluation
Download the Teacher Evaluation Handbook created by the District and the Association
Download the Specialist Evaluation Handbook created by the District and the Association
Download the New Teacher Evaluation Standards that have been put out by the State of Oregon
Overall a teachers will be evaluated on professional practice, professional responsibilities, and student performance. Student performance must be a "significant" part of teacher evaluation
Safety
Members should be sending Safety concerns to their Principal for review at the monthly safety committee meetings happening in your building.
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