Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Utah School Districts Pinching Pennies
For the second year in a row, Davis is asking taxpayers to pitch in more for schools. Davis faced $18.7 million in additional expenses this year, including $3 million to restore two school days that were cut last year on a one-time basis to save money. But it is one of the school districts that is receiving more - not less - in state funds. It will get a $3 million boost from the state.
Still, to cover those rising costs, including scheduled raises for employees and 900 new students, Davis is asking taxpayers for an additional $8.5 million - that's $64 a year for a $200,000 home. The tax increase also includes $2.5 million to reduce average class sizes in kindergarten through third grade by one student.
Read More in The Salt Lake Tribune
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Board Honors Susan Firmage
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
America the Purple
Our ability to use our American political system as it was intended, to come and reason together, is being poisoned by an increasing polarization. Government institutions, political parties, whole regions of the country, are being pushed further and further into one political extreme or the other, widening the gap that true leaders must bridge in order to rule a democratic nation.
Read More from the SL Tribune
Read More from the SL Tribune
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A Message from DEA President Don Paver
Well the traditional school year has ended. I hope you are enjoying the early days of summer (fall, spring, winter – I think the weather has confused the seasons).
I wish to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to Susan Firmage for her service to the association and the district the past five years as DEA president. As a result of her leadership, our membership is strong. The Membership and the Legislative/PAC Committees are working hard to engage members and non-members in the work of providing “Quality Public Schools for All Children.” I have seen her passion for students and teachers. She has been an excellent mentor. She has represented our interests well, even in difficult economic times. Thank you again, Susan!
A new dawn is upon us. Now more than ever, we need to be united in our efforts to protect public education. We are under attack from all sides. Join me a we build new relationships, recruit new members, strengthen our committees, look for new ways to service our members, work with Parents for Neighborhood Public Schools, and find new partners with other community organizations which can echo our message. We need to be seen as a positive force for helping children be more success and for helping educators be more effective in the classroom.
I spent June 1st – 5th in Washington D.C. at new leaders training. It was invigorating to meet with other new association presidents while receiving information for NEA. On June 6th, I was in the office taking up the work as association president. Next week, is UEA Leadership Academy, where I am sure I will again gather information vital to helping our organization grow. That will be followed by the NEA’s Representative Assembly in late June and early July.
So hopefully you can see that summer is a busy time for us in the DEA office. Your Executive Board members will be extensively involved also. Please remember that we are here to serve you. Do not hesitate to contact the DEA office or me for any reason. Keep an eye on the blog for information from the RA. It should be very exciting.
Regards,
Don Paver
DEA President
I wish to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to Susan Firmage for her service to the association and the district the past five years as DEA president. As a result of her leadership, our membership is strong. The Membership and the Legislative/PAC Committees are working hard to engage members and non-members in the work of providing “Quality Public Schools for All Children.” I have seen her passion for students and teachers. She has been an excellent mentor. She has represented our interests well, even in difficult economic times. Thank you again, Susan!
A new dawn is upon us. Now more than ever, we need to be united in our efforts to protect public education. We are under attack from all sides. Join me a we build new relationships, recruit new members, strengthen our committees, look for new ways to service our members, work with Parents for Neighborhood Public Schools, and find new partners with other community organizations which can echo our message. We need to be seen as a positive force for helping children be more success and for helping educators be more effective in the classroom.
I spent June 1st – 5th in Washington D.C. at new leaders training. It was invigorating to meet with other new association presidents while receiving information for NEA. On June 6th, I was in the office taking up the work as association president. Next week, is UEA Leadership Academy, where I am sure I will again gather information vital to helping our organization grow. That will be followed by the NEA’s Representative Assembly in late June and early July.
So hopefully you can see that summer is a busy time for us in the DEA office. Your Executive Board members will be extensively involved also. Please remember that we are here to serve you. Do not hesitate to contact the DEA office or me for any reason. Keep an eye on the blog for information from the RA. It should be very exciting.
Regards,
Don Paver
DEA President
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
School Board Approves Negotiated Agreement
Just moments ago the Davis School District School Board voted to approve the agreement which had recently been ratified by the members of the DEA in a 95% vote of approval. In her final act as president, Susan Firmage addressed the board to thank them for their support and to report the results of the ratification vote. Details of the settlement were provided to building reps during a ratification meeting. Summaries were also emailed to members.
One member of the school board voted against the agreement. Peter Cannon represents the central part of the district including Farmington and Fruit Heights.
One member of the school board voted against the agreement. Peter Cannon represents the central part of the district including Farmington and Fruit Heights.
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