Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1035650
What: "PETA has endorsed Dana McLead, Michelle Maisel and Maribel Nava in the school board election. In the past, PETA endorsed candidates who won and did not represent teachers' interests or take the time to fully understand the depth of concerns by our unit members, parents and community. The current school board does not question what the district tells them." How: "Our PAC interviewed candidates, then our executive board and rep council agreed on candidates that our PAC proposed for endorsement. As a chapter, PETA is handing out flyers, campaigning door-to-door and walk- ing the neighborhoods. "We have a local PAC fund and are getting ABC funds. "Success would be having all three of our endorsed candidates win the elec- tion. Even if all three do not win, it will still have been a successful campaign because as an association, we brought attention to the various concerns." Perris Elementary Teachers Association-endorsed candidate Dana McLead meets voters in Perris What: "CUEA is actively supporting three school board can- didates by providing campaign strategy and planning; educating candidates on LCAP and LCFF and related student resource issues; mailing and phone banking." Why: "CUEA went on strike in October 2017 because of a lack of support for students and teachers. Class size, school safety and attracting/retaining qualified teachers were major issues. "Since the strike, we've seen the importance of having a good relationship with the school board, and having board members we can communicate with." PERRIS ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Sarah Rowbotham, president; 300 members Perris Elementary School District; 8 schools CALAVERAS UNIFIED EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Lorraine Angel, president; 150 members Calaveras Unified School District, 10 schools 32 cta.org