1. I always knew I wanted to work in the public sector and do something where I felt like I could make a difference and help people.  My mother was a nurse and I always considered her profession noble.  I became an educator because I had amazing educators when I was in high school.  I considered them amazing because they could put up with me AND teach me!

2. I really enjoy working with students in an environment where they are comfortable enough to take a shot and be wrong.  We learn a lot from failure if we don’t let it shut us down.  I also enjoy the sense of community and family within the Wood campus.  There are little moments every day that make me thankful to be here.

3. I have been in the district for 13 years.  I student taught at Wood as a student of Montana State in 2004.  I am fortunate to have worked here my entire career.

4. In my spare time, what little there is with being Activities Director, I love to hike, hang out with my kiddos Jackson and Isabella, and photograph the natural landscape.

5. It means that I know there are people who have my back and help me get through the tough times, like when I had my fall.  It also means I have a sense of obligation to be there when I’m needed.

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Hello folks!

What does VTA reimburse when you attend a conference?

-Registration Fees for the conference (may be reimbursed prior to attending if needed*)

-Airfare (or mileage equivalent to economy airfare) for conferences far away (may be reimbursed prior to attending if needed*)

-Parking at venue and/or airport (if flying)

-Mileage to and from venue OR mileage to and from airport

-Round-trip shuttle between airport and venue

-Meals:

-Maximum of $80 per day is reimbursable

-When conference provides a meal, you may not be reimbursed for that meal

-When conference provides a partial day of meals, the breakdown of meal maximum reimbursement for meals not provided is as follows:

-Breakfast: $18

-Lunch $22

-Dinner $40

-Other travel charges, like bridge tolls

-$6 per day maximum in portage (tips for luggage handling, housekeeping, etc.)

* any pre-payments made shall be returned/paid back to VTA if the member does not attend the conference

If you go to a CTA conference and need reimbursement for hotels and food, you will need this form

If you go to a short CTA conference and need reimbursements, you will need this form

If you’re traveling somewhere on VTA business and need only reimbursement for mileage, click here – short form

Here’s the health care costs for 2015

2015 VTA Health Premiums

Here’s the health care costs for 2016

2016 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Sacramento Area Region

2016 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Bay Area Region

Here’s the health care costs for 2017

2017 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Sacramento Area Region

2017 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Bay Area Region

Here’s the expected health care costs for 2018 –

These rates are subject to change depending on 17-18 negotiations

2018 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Sacramento Area Region

2018 VTA Certificated Personnel Health Plan Costs Bay Area Region

Exec Board Meeting Agenda for December