May 2015

WEA is finally moved into our new office. 5005 W 81st Pl, Suite 201, Westminster, CO 80031 Phone and fax are the same

Last night the Adams County School Westminster Public Schools Board of Education ratified the 2015-2016 contract. Congratulation to all the members of both negotiation teams. Remember thank the team members for all their hard work.

Last week the WEA members voted on the 2015-2016 Negotiated Tentative Agreement. Votes were counted on Monday and the results are in. 96.6% of members voted to approve the agreement. The agreement now goes before the Adams Country School Board at tonight board meeting for ratification.

The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” –Dan Rather  

Whoever first coined the phrase ‘you’re the wind beneath my wings’ most assuredly was reflecting on the sublime influence of a very special teacher.”–Frank Trujillo

Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.” –Helen Caldicott, author

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” –Henry Brooks Adams

National Teacher Day is a perfect occasion for people to show their gratitude. In fact, this special day is part of the Teacher Appreciation Week – a whole week to honor our teachers. National Teacher Day was first started in 1953 when Mrs. Roosevelt convinced the Congress to initiate the National Teacher Day. Take a

NEA Member Benefits Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week! From May 4 — 8, 2015, NEA Member Benefits will feature special deals, discounts, and giveaways—designed exclusively for NEA members. It’s their way of saying #ThankATeacher