Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/358877
Elected two new members of the CTA Board of Directors: Jerry Eaton for District A and Sergio Martinez for District K. Their terms of office are June 26 through June 25, 2017. Eaton replaced Larry Allen and Martinez replaced Don Bridge, both of whom were termed out. Elected Robert Ellis as NEA Alternate Director for Seat 1 for a term of office from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31, 2017. Voted to support the November ballot initiative by Californians for Safe Neighborhoods and Schools, which would change the lowest-level nonviolent crimes such as simple drug possession and petty theft from felonies to misdemeanors — and dedicate the savings to crime prevention. Council opposed the "MICRA" ballot measure, which would make it easier and more profitable for lawyers to sue doctors and hospitals. Council also approved spending up to $4 million from the Initiative Fund to support CTA's positions in the November general election. Read more at cta.org/junestatecouncil. In other actions, State Council: Candidates and issues are discussed and voted on locally and regionally. Official recommendations, such as the one for Tom Torlakson, are voted on by the 800 delegates to the State Council of Education. See CTA's recommendations at cta.org/campaign. CUI.EDU/INDUCTION Concordia's Clear Induction Credential program supports new teachers in clearing their Education Specialist, Multi- or Single- Subject Credential. Participating teachers may clear more than one credential at the same time. CUI's program is the clear choice because we: • Offer online and traditional program options • Accommodate new teachers' busy schedules • Provide fl exible, individualized programs • Facilitate sharing of resources among teachers • Advance collaboration with local districts and private schools Participants may be eligible for fi nancial aid and credits may be used towards a graduate degree. For more information, call 949-214-3338, email deb.baumgartner@cui.edu or visit us online. The Clear Choice.