SEA Representatives Met Feb. 3, 2015

Officers in Attendance

Theresa Thompson, Andy Hayes, Tammy Burton-Strickland, Brenda Ward, Terri Wellborn

Treasury Report by Tammy Burton

Organization is in good financial shape, and funds have been set aside for use by the Work Action Committee to further their efforts.

Work Action Committee by Tammy Burton

Emphasis has been on funding our schools.  Several presentations were made at area PTSA meetings and an article was published in the Hampton Oaks Homeowners Association newsletter.  Email the committee to schedule a presentation or ask questions:  educatestafford@gmail.com

VEA Board Report by Carol Huebner

Stay informed on upcoming legislation by signing up at http://veanea.org/ to be a Cyberlobbyist or to get updates.  District elections will be coming soon for what is now called District Q.  Contact Carol for more information or to run for an office.

Putting Kids First Rally by Tammy Burton & Carol Huebner

Rally on Capital Grounds
April 18, 2015
3:00 P.M.
Staging at Richmond Convention Center at Noon
More information:  goodforvirginia.org/Putkidsfirst

VEA Convention by Tammy Burton

March 26-28, 2015 in Norfolk
Meetings run Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning

Climate Survey Update by Robin Gardner

Continuing to work on next steps.  All schools should have had their planning meetings.  Working on rewording some questions and giving schools more information.

SCPS Budget Update by Theresa Thompson

Budget Work Session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at 5:00 P.M.  BOS will make a presentation.  Public Hearing begins at 7:00 P.M.

Evaluations by Robin Gardner

Let Robin know as soon as there is a concern.  Don't wait!

Member Concerns by Theresa Thompson

Looking into issues, with Synergy, experienced by Special Education teachers.  Also looking into Middle School lunches.

Time Sheets Reminder

At the end of the month, please send time sheets to Theresa, thompsontc@staffordschools.net.