AASU Newsletter July:
Dear AASU Members in Good Standing:
As we celebrate the independence and freedoms that define our nation, we also celebrate the strength and unity within our union. Your dedication as leaders in education uplifts our students, supports our schools, and shapes the future of our communities.
We’d also like to extend a warm welcome to our new members joining us this upcoming school year. We're excited to have you with us and look forward to the shared leadership, collaboration, and advocacy ahead.
Wishing you all a joyful, safe, and well-deserved holiday. Here's to a strong start to the school year—and to continuing to support one another every step of the way.
In unity and service,
Your Administrators Union
AASU MEMBERS DAUGHTER WINS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (AFSA). Congratulations to Paola Casas, daughter of AASU Member Julio Casas, on being selected as one of six recipients of the Diann Woodard AFSA Scholarship ($2500). This is a national scholarship, so Paola competed against many others from throughout the nation. Congratulations!
BARGAINING UPDATE. The AASU Bargaining Team and the District are scheduled to meet on August 4, 14 and 28. Additional information will be forthcoming after each bargaining session. The AASU Bargaining Team is: Donis Coronel, Chief Negotiator; Sasha Scott, Bargaining Chair; Manny Tapia, Official Notetaker; Jennifer Barker-Heinz, Mabelle Glithero, and Teresa Kramer.
The Senate Education Committee this week heard Senate Bill 772, a bill that directs the State Department of Education to create a model policy to codify the authority to take disciplinary action against students whose behavior, both off campus and after school hours, negatively impacts the school environment, such as cyberbullying. Currently, state law does not prohibit a school from acting, but it also doesn’t specifically authorize it. Our LAPA Committee has taken a position in support of this bill, which aims to protect our students and promote their mental well-being.
Our Legislative Status Report provides an update on the status of this bill and all bills currently being monitored by the LAPA Committee. Bills in which the committee acted or have updates since the meeting have been italicized to assist our members in seeing the progression of each bill. We welcome our members’ insights. If you become aware of legislation or have information to share with our committee, please contact Government Relations Officer Jesus Montana at jesus@unitedadmin.us.