Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1522302
MCFARLAND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: The 160 members of MTA rallied their entire community, building a movement for public schools and winning a contract in February that will help keep great teachers in McFarland. REGION III GLENDALE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: GTA members joined community groups and elected officials in January to speak out against the hate and extremism creeping into Glendale public schools, which exploded into violence at a 2023 school board meeting. GTA leaders are leading the fight to create safer schools in Glendale for students and educators. They scored a major victory in March when they elected educator Telly Tse to the Glendale School Board. Amid all of this, GTA continues work to reach a fair wage settlement. LOS BANOS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: Los Banos educators are all-in for the transformative power of community schools for their students and families. LBTA leadership adopted a resolution of support for community schools and is actively working to reach an agreement outlining the shared leadership structures that make these schools successful, holding a community forum in late April. Spotlight on Success Community Schools ROCKLIN TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION: RTPA members supported their students and defended their right to negotiate safe, supportive teaching and learning conditions, asking the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to order Rocklin Unified School District to rescind its "forced outing" policy that targets LGBTQ+ youth. California Department of Education also found that the district violated Ed Code, and the district ceased implementation of the policy. "Our students are our top priority," RTPA President Travis Mougeotte said. Spotlight on Success Fighting Extremism HART DISTRICT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: After months of contentious negotiations, HDTA members organized to reach a contract agreement in March, winning resources to recruit and retain the educators that Santa Clarita students deserve. 11 S U M M E R 2 0 24