News
Salary Increase
Article 28, Section 4 of our contract calls for a review of the salary schedule by the District and BEA. That review showed that the district needed to increase the base salary by $78 to be within the contractual guidelines. This increase in compensation will be distributed in equal installments over the rest of this year’s pay warrants.
To see the salary schedule with roll up, click here
Whooping Cough
Health officials have declared a Whooping Cough epidemic in Washington State. The good news is that our unvaccinated student numbers have been greatly reduced these past few weeks. All adults, but especially those who are around children, are urged to get a booster shot. The district has provided a great deal of information on BSD’s website. http://www.bsd405.org/about-us/departments/student-services/health-services/whooping-cough-information.aspx
BEA Executive Board Election Results
President – Michele Miller
Vice President – Mark Morrow, Bellevue High
Treasurer – Dani Neil, Lake Hills Elementary
Elementary Rep – Stacy Brewer, Stevenson Elementary
Specialist at Large – Andy Rubesch, International School
Sammamish Council Board of Directors – Dani Neil and Debby Nissen
Thank you to the following BEA members for counting ballots last night: Monti Duge, Brett Heinemann, Anthony Marble, Toni Marquez, Jeanine Medina, and Maya Stevens.
Community Observer Panel for Superintendent Search Process
Congratulations to Steve Elms from Bennett Elementary and Craig Burlingame from Sammamish High. They have been selected to represent all of you on the Community Observer Panel for the Superintendent Search. Thanks to all of you who volunteered your time on behalf of your colleagues.
Your opportunity to participate in the Superintendent search process - Mark your calendars
If there are candidates from the pool the search firm and board feel are possible matches for Bellevue, they will hold interviews on May 22, 23 and 24. The same schedule will be followed each day. There are several opportunities for BEA Members to participate.
- Late start school staff could attend the 7:15 – 8:15 am community forum. Though special invitation will be given to business leaders and city government during this time, it is open to anyone who would like to attend. Feedback forms will be made available.
- BEA Reps and Exec Board Members will have a time with each candidate from 3:15-3:55 each day. More details on this session will be shared in a message to reps later this week.
- From 6:30-7:30 there is another community forum. Again, feedback forms will be available.
Thank you to Enatai Members
BEA members from Enatai Elementary spoke to the school board during audience hearings at Tuesday’s meeting. They shared their successes, challenges, and suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to help the board learn more about your school and what you do with children every day.
TPEP Pilot Invitations
Invitations to join the 2012-13 Evaluation Pilot were sent to 250 randomly selected continuing contract employees this week. Classroom teachers who did not receive an invitation may also opt into this pilot by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The deadline for opting in is May 11th. Provisional contract employees will be receiving a letter regarding participation in the pilot.
To see your dues deduction for 2011, click here
