The Association of Rowland Educators Community Outreach Mission
The Association of Rowland Educators is interested in building effective and authentic partnerships with parents, and the community. We believe that public education is enhanced when the community and educators partner to establish strategic partnerships and build power together. ARE and the California Teachers Association have the central goal of advancing free, universal and quality public education for all kids. We look forward to working with you!
羅蘭教育工作者協會與社區共同合作之共識
羅蘭教育工作者協會的目標是建立與家長們及社區人士有效和真正的夥伴關係。我們認為，當社會各界和教育工作者建立起正面的戰略合作夥伴關係時，整個公共教育品質可以獲得大量的提升。羅蘭教育工作者協會和加州教師協會以推進自由，普遍和優質的公共教育爲核心目標。我們期待與您合作！
Press Release
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA – July 10, 2014 – The Rowland Unified School District Board of Education announced today that a comprehensive three (3) year (2013-2016) Tentative Agreement was reached at approximately 8:15 p. m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 by the RUSD and Association of Rowland Educators (ARE) negotiation teams after meeting with the State-Appointed Mediator for a fourth mediation session. As a result, there will be no formal negotiations during the 2014-2015 school year and only limited negotiations during the 2015-2016 school year.
RUSD Board President Heidi L. Gallegos observed, “The tentative agreement reached clearly recognizes the dedicated work of our Rowland teachers while leaving the District in a solid financial position for the future. I would like to acknowledge the hard work done on both sides of the aisle by our bargaining teams.”
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement include: multi-year agreement (2013-2016); salary increase of 4%, retroactive to July 1, 2013; Salary Increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2014; District’s maximum contribution to employee health and welfare benefits increased to $11,000, effective January 1, 2015; $1,500 cash-in-lieu payment for eligible employees who elect to opt out of District health and welfare benefits coverage; late start to continue at high schools for 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years; and reduced counselor ratios.
ARE President Shay Lohman stated, "The Association is pleased that after a very long struggle that a fair agreement has been reached and can be sent to membership for a vote. We are very grateful for the leadership provided recently by interim Superintendent Dr. Roach and we are excited about the possibilities that lay ahead for RUSD."
The Tentative Agreement will be presented to ARE members for ratification within the next 2-3 weeks. After ratification by ARE members, the Tentative Agreement will be presented to the District’s Governing Board at its’ August 12, 2014 meeting. As part of the District’s review process, the economic provisions of the Tentative Agreement will also be shared with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Each team vowed to work diligently to implement the terms of the agreement once the Tentative Agreement is ratified/approved by all parties.
“I am thrilled that the teams reached an agreement yesterday,” said Interim Superintendent, John Roach. “The school year will begin with all employees focused on meeting the needs of our students.”
Bargaining team members for the School District were: Ajay Mohindra, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services; Melissa Neal, Director Pupil Services; Jason Gass, Principal Killian; Sergio Canal, Principal Nogales High School; and Douglas Staine, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
ARE negotiation team members were: Eileen Fetters, Executive Director of ARE; John Petersen, Teacher Rowland High School; Clare Ruesga, Teacher Rowland High School; Gilbert Navarro, Teacher Oswalt Academy; Sharyn Sigler, Teacher Oswalt Academy; and Yvonne Martini, Teacher Hollingworth Elementary.
The Rowland Unified School District is proud to serve over 14,000 students in the communities of Rowland Heights, Walnut, La Puente, City of Industry, and West Covina at our award-winning schools. More than 5,000 adults (16+) are also served by the Rowland Adult and Community Education School. For more information about Rowland Unified, the community can download the free Mobile App for iOS and Android phones/devices that has news, school calendars, a safety Tip Line, high school sports news for Nogales and Rowland High Schools, and helpful parent and District resources. Visit www.RowlandSchools.org or call (626) 965-2541.
Press Release Translation:
新聞稿發佈
Association of Rowland Educators
羅蘭教育工作者協會
August 7, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shay Lohman, President of ARE
Translated by Lee Chu, Intern of ARE
Telephone: 626-912-1508
Email for Shay Lohman: slohman@aremembers.org, Email for Lee Chu: rowlandeducators@gmail.com
羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)在這裏正式宣佈,我們很高興與羅蘭聯 合學區(RUSD)的暫定協議已經被我們的會員們投票核可了。下一步驟是 將此協議,繳交洛杉磯縣辦公室的教育部門呈請核可。一經其核可,再繳交 羅蘭聯合學區五人教育委員會進行投票核可。若因洛縣教育部門公文往返時 間關係,無法在 8 月 12 日之 RUSD 教育委員會議中對此協議投票,此協議 將在九月份的教育委員會議中進行投票。
羅蘭聯合學區(RUSD)教育委員會,在 2014 年 7 月 10 日曾經宣佈, 全面的叁(3)年(2013-2016)暫定協議,於 2014 年 7 月 8 日由羅蘭聯合學 區(RUSD)和羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)之談判小組與加州任命的調解 員在第四次調解會議中達成。因此,在 2014-2015 學年將不會再有其他正式 的談判。至於 2015-2016 學年,則只將會進行其他局性的談判。
RUSD 教育委員之一,Heidi L. Gallegos 表示,「此初步協議之達成, 除了讓學區未來的財務狀況穩固,並清楚地讓我們瞭解到羅蘭學區老師們的 辛勤。我要感謝我們雙方的談判團隊完成了如此困難之工作。」
暫定協議的要點包括:為期多年的協議(2013-2016),工資增長 4%, 往回追溯至 2013 年 7 月 1 日開始生效。另外 4%的加薪幅度,則於 2014 年 7 月 1 日生效。至於學區的員工健康保險,學區的最大補助增加至 11,000 美 元,自 2015 年 1 月 1 日起有效。若有合健保資格之員工,不願參加學區提供 之健保,將給予 1,500 元之補助。2014-2016 年,兩所高中將繼續施行週一 課程簡縮(Late Start)。另外,也訂定好了增加輔導員(Counselor)的雇用。
ARE 總裁 Shay Lohman 說:「本協會很高興經過這麽長的爭取,一個 公平的協議終於達成,並可以發送給會員進行投票表決。我們非常感謝最近 才上任的代理總監,Dr. Roach 提供的專業領導能力,讓我們很高興地看到 RUSD 充滿希望的未來。」
基本上,該初步協議將會提交會員批准。批准之後,初步協議將提交
給學區教育委員會在其 2014 年 8 月 12 日的會議中研讀。審查過程的一部分, 還包括了將此協議報告繳交至洛杉磯縣辦公室的教育部門。談判雙方誓言一 旦此協議被批准及核可,要盡其所能的落實該協議的條款。
「我很高興雙方能夠達成這個協議,」代理總監,Dr. Roach 表示。 「本學年各學校將開始與所有員工專心致力於滿足學生們的需求。」
談判小組成員的學區分別為:Ajay Mohindra,行政服務的臨時副總監; 學童服務處的 Melissa Neal;Killian 小學校長 Jason Gass;Sergio Canal, Nogales 高中校長;以及 Douglas Stain,負責人事的助理總監。
ARE 談判小組成員是:Eileen Fetters,ARE 之執行長;John Petersen, Rowland 高中的教師;Clare Ruesga,Rowland 高中的教師;Gilbert Navarro, Oswalt Academy 的教師;Sharyn Sigler,Oswalt Academy 的教師;以及 Yvonne Martini,Hollingworth 小學的教師。
羅蘭聯合學區的老師們及教育工作者們很自豪能為超過 14,000 名學生 在羅蘭崗,核桃市,La Puente,City of Industry,及 West Covina 社區中服務。 如需羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)以及羅蘭聯合學區的更多信息,歡迎上網 到 http://www.aremembers.org 查詢,或致電 626-912-1508。
The Association of Rowland Educators is interested in building effective and authentic partnerships with parents, and the community. We believe that public education is enhanced when the community and educators partner to establish strategic partnerships and build power together. ARE and the California Teachers Association have the central goal of advancing free, universal and quality public education for all kids. We look forward to working with you!
羅蘭教育工作者協會與社區共同合作之共識
羅蘭教育工作者協會的目標是建立與家長們及社區人士有效和真正的夥伴關係。我們認為，當社會各界和教育工作者建立起正面的戰略合作夥伴關係時，整個公共教育品質可以獲得大量的提升。羅蘭教育工作者協會和加州教師協會以推進自由，普遍和優質的公共教育爲核心目標。我們期待與您合作！
Press Release
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA – July 10, 2014 – The Rowland Unified School District Board of Education announced today that a comprehensive three (3) year (2013-2016) Tentative Agreement was reached at approximately 8:15 p. m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 by the RUSD and Association of Rowland Educators (ARE) negotiation teams after meeting with the State-Appointed Mediator for a fourth mediation session. As a result, there will be no formal negotiations during the 2014-2015 school year and only limited negotiations during the 2015-2016 school year.
RUSD Board President Heidi L. Gallegos observed, “The tentative agreement reached clearly recognizes the dedicated work of our Rowland teachers while leaving the District in a solid financial position for the future. I would like to acknowledge the hard work done on both sides of the aisle by our bargaining teams.”
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement include: multi-year agreement (2013-2016); salary increase of 4%, retroactive to July 1, 2013; Salary Increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2014; District’s maximum contribution to employee health and welfare benefits increased to $11,000, effective January 1, 2015; $1,500 cash-in-lieu payment for eligible employees who elect to opt out of District health and welfare benefits coverage; late start to continue at high schools for 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years; and reduced counselor ratios.
ARE President Shay Lohman stated, "The Association is pleased that after a very long struggle that a fair agreement has been reached and can be sent to membership for a vote. We are very grateful for the leadership provided recently by interim Superintendent Dr. Roach and we are excited about the possibilities that lay ahead for RUSD."
The Tentative Agreement will be presented to ARE members for ratification within the next 2-3 weeks. After ratification by ARE members, the Tentative Agreement will be presented to the District’s Governing Board at its’ August 12, 2014 meeting. As part of the District’s review process, the economic provisions of the Tentative Agreement will also be shared with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Each team vowed to work diligently to implement the terms of the agreement once the Tentative Agreement is ratified/approved by all parties.
“I am thrilled that the teams reached an agreement yesterday,” said Interim Superintendent, John Roach. “The school year will begin with all employees focused on meeting the needs of our students.”
Bargaining team members for the School District were: Ajay Mohindra, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services; Melissa Neal, Director Pupil Services; Jason Gass, Principal Killian; Sergio Canal, Principal Nogales High School; and Douglas Staine, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
ARE negotiation team members were: Eileen Fetters, Executive Director of ARE; John Petersen, Teacher Rowland High School; Clare Ruesga, Teacher Rowland High School; Gilbert Navarro, Teacher Oswalt Academy; Sharyn Sigler, Teacher Oswalt Academy; and Yvonne Martini, Teacher Hollingworth Elementary.
The Rowland Unified School District is proud to serve over 14,000 students in the communities of Rowland Heights, Walnut, La Puente, City of Industry, and West Covina at our award-winning schools. More than 5,000 adults (16+) are also served by the Rowland Adult and Community Education School. For more information about Rowland Unified, the community can download the free Mobile App for iOS and Android phones/devices that has news, school calendars, a safety Tip Line, high school sports news for Nogales and Rowland High Schools, and helpful parent and District resources. Visit www.RowlandSchools.org or call (626) 965-2541.
Press Release Translation:
新聞稿發佈
Association of Rowland Educators
羅蘭教育工作者協會
August 7, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shay Lohman, President of ARE
Translated by Lee Chu, Intern of ARE
Telephone: 626-912-1508
Email for Shay Lohman: slohman@aremembers.org, Email for Lee Chu: rowlandeducators@gmail.com
羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)在這裏正式宣佈,我們很高興與羅蘭聯 合學區(RUSD)的暫定協議已經被我們的會員們投票核可了。下一步驟是 將此協議,繳交洛杉磯縣辦公室的教育部門呈請核可。一經其核可,再繳交 羅蘭聯合學區五人教育委員會進行投票核可。若因洛縣教育部門公文往返時 間關係,無法在 8 月 12 日之 RUSD 教育委員會議中對此協議投票,此協議 將在九月份的教育委員會議中進行投票。
羅蘭聯合學區(RUSD)教育委員會,在 2014 年 7 月 10 日曾經宣佈, 全面的叁(3)年(2013-2016)暫定協議,於 2014 年 7 月 8 日由羅蘭聯合學 區(RUSD)和羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)之談判小組與加州任命的調解 員在第四次調解會議中達成。因此,在 2014-2015 學年將不會再有其他正式 的談判。至於 2015-2016 學年,則只將會進行其他局性的談判。
RUSD 教育委員之一,Heidi L. Gallegos 表示,「此初步協議之達成, 除了讓學區未來的財務狀況穩固,並清楚地讓我們瞭解到羅蘭學區老師們的 辛勤。我要感謝我們雙方的談判團隊完成了如此困難之工作。」
暫定協議的要點包括:為期多年的協議(2013-2016),工資增長 4%, 往回追溯至 2013 年 7 月 1 日開始生效。另外 4%的加薪幅度,則於 2014 年 7 月 1 日生效。至於學區的員工健康保險,學區的最大補助增加至 11,000 美 元,自 2015 年 1 月 1 日起有效。若有合健保資格之員工,不願參加學區提供 之健保,將給予 1,500 元之補助。2014-2016 年,兩所高中將繼續施行週一 課程簡縮(Late Start)。另外,也訂定好了增加輔導員(Counselor)的雇用。
ARE 總裁 Shay Lohman 說:「本協會很高興經過這麽長的爭取,一個 公平的協議終於達成,並可以發送給會員進行投票表決。我們非常感謝最近 才上任的代理總監,Dr. Roach 提供的專業領導能力,讓我們很高興地看到 RUSD 充滿希望的未來。」
基本上,該初步協議將會提交會員批准。批准之後,初步協議將提交
給學區教育委員會在其 2014 年 8 月 12 日的會議中研讀。審查過程的一部分, 還包括了將此協議報告繳交至洛杉磯縣辦公室的教育部門。談判雙方誓言一 旦此協議被批准及核可,要盡其所能的落實該協議的條款。
「我很高興雙方能夠達成這個協議,」代理總監,Dr. Roach 表示。 「本學年各學校將開始與所有員工專心致力於滿足學生們的需求。」
談判小組成員的學區分別為:Ajay Mohindra,行政服務的臨時副總監; 學童服務處的 Melissa Neal;Killian 小學校長 Jason Gass;Sergio Canal, Nogales 高中校長;以及 Douglas Stain,負責人事的助理總監。
ARE 談判小組成員是:Eileen Fetters,ARE 之執行長;John Petersen, Rowland 高中的教師;Clare Ruesga,Rowland 高中的教師;Gilbert Navarro, Oswalt Academy 的教師;Sharyn Sigler,Oswalt Academy 的教師;以及 Yvonne Martini,Hollingworth 小學的教師。
羅蘭聯合學區的老師們及教育工作者們很自豪能為超過 14,000 名學生 在羅蘭崗,核桃市,La Puente,City of Industry,及 West Covina 社區中服務。 如需羅蘭教育工作者協會(ARE)以及羅蘭聯合學區的更多信息,歡迎上網 到 http://www.aremembers.org 查詢,或致電 626-912-1508。
