Rep Council Agenda for August 23rd

August 23 Rep Council Agenda

CTA Member Benefits Video

Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer.  CTA Member Benefits Department had the opportunity over the summer to talk with several members and developed a new CTA Member Benefits video.

 “I encourage everyone to see what Member Benefits can do for them.  It’s a wonderful way to offset the cost of your dues and the service they offer are all quite excellent.” – Lynda Campfield – San Leandro Teachers Association
“There are a lot of great products CTA offers to its members.  I encourage you to go ahead and explore the options that are available to you.”  Ché Love – San Marcos Educators Association

If you want to learn more about CTA Member Benefits, visit www.CTAMemberBenefits.org.  If you have questions or need assistance, call (650) 552-5200. MORE

New to the District? Don’t Miss This Deadline!

If you’re a newly hired employee and an eligible CTA member, now’s the time to get CTA-endorsed Disability and Life Insurance from Standard Insurance Company (The Standard). You have a special opportunity to apply for Disability Insurance and up to $200,000 of Life Insurance within 180 days of starting work.
You can apply online at www.standard.com/cta/newhireMORE

Yes on 55!

Summer is winding down, Labor Day will be here before you know it, and educators and students are gearing up for another great year of learning. It’s a good time to remind ourselves how important a well-rounded public education is to our kids and our future. That’s why it’s so important we pass Prop. 55 this November. Take a look at footage from our Back to School Media Tour kickoff in Los Angeles Monday. We can’t go back to the devastating cuts experienced during the last recession where programs were slashed, jobs were lost, and parents and educators had to reach in their pockets to help with rising school costs.  

Voting YES on Prop. 55 will maintain the current tax rates on the wealthiest Californians, helping our schools stay funded so our students get the public education they deserve. Can we count on your support? Thanks! Use this link to like the Prop. 55 Facebook page. Sign up for emails here. And then join in telling your story of why our kids need 55 to THRIVE! 

  Today we’re asking you to share a back to school photo from your home, your school, or your neighborhood that shows us why passing Prop. 55 is so important to you — and join our #BackToSchool55 push on social media. 

  It’s as easy as counting to three!

Take a picture

Tag with #BackToSchool55

Post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

Thanks so much for helping spread the word about Prop. 55. With your help, we will pass this initiative and maintain funding for our schools and colleges. Be sure to keep informed about the initiatives, including Prop. 58 and Prop. 52, as well as educator-approved candidates during this election season.

403b sales tactics – don’t be fooled!

The beginning of the school year is here and 403(b) vendors are gearing up their marketing activities. These may include mailings to your home, email solicitations to your work email, or offering free lunch in the faculty lounge. 
  Many vendors will offer to provide information on your CalSTRS or CalPERS benefits or say they are “approved by the district.” These can be strategies to secure an appointment to sell you a high-fee 403(b) product. 

  CTA endorses one 403(b) product called The CTA Retirement Savings Plan offered through the CTA Voluntary Retirement Plans for Educators, LLC. This plan offers lower fees and has easy investment choices for the hands-off investor. Enrollment is on-line at www.CTAretirementplan.org with phone support. For more information on the plan you can visit www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/rsp. 

  Don’t be pressured into making a quick decision on your 403(b) plan. Some products carry high fees and surrender charges. Representatives should identify all fees and surrender charges and disclose how they are being compensated. For more information and help, read The CTA Educator’s Retirement Planning Guide. 

  You can compare other 403(b) plans including fees and performance, including the CTA Retirement Savings Plan, on www.403bCompare.com.

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