Good morning members!
Thank you for voting on the Final Tentative Agreement. The final results are:
Total Votes – 459
Yes – 454
No – 5
Enjoy the break next week!
-Tracy
Feb 16
Contract vote results
Feb 16
How Disability Insurance Works
Sometimes the different benefit options available to California educators can be confusing. To help you get the right level of protection, CTA offers a Disability Insurance plan through Standard Insurance Company (The Standard).This plan is only available to CTA members and was designed to meet the unique needs of California educators like you.
If you get seriously ill, injured, or go on maternity leave, do you have enough savings to cover months of your bills? If not, now is the time to take steps to protect your income and loved ones – before an unexpected sickness or injury keeps you from work.
For more information about Disability Insurance – what it is, and why you need it, watch a short video
here.
As a CTA member, you can apply at any time with proof of good health. For more information, and to apply online, visit CTAMemberBenefits.org/TheStandard. MORE
Feb 16
Get Your Home Ready for Spring
It’s been a tough winter; thank goodness spring is almost here. Now is a great time to inspect your home for damage and do some regular maintenance to protect your most valuable asset. Here’s a list of things to check:
- Roofs and shingles for winter damage
- Gutters and drain spouts to be sure they are cleared of debris and direct water away from the home’s foundation
- Central air conditioning (now’s a great time for a tune up before summer’s heat)
- Decks for loose boards, worn spots or peeling paint
- Exterior for chipped or peeling paint, cracks, holes, or exposed wood or siding
- Attics for discoloration, stains or leaks
- Basements or crawl spaces for damp areas or cracks
- Chimneys for damage and to clean the flue
- Concrete slabs for cracks or shifting soil
- Trees and bushes for weak or broken branches and other damage (an arborist might be a good idea after all this winter’s rain)
So, now that your home is ready for spring, it’s time to make sure your auto, home or renters insurance is up-to-date. Assure that you are getting all the discounts you are entitled to; call a California Casualty advisor for a free policy comparison or review at 1.800.800.9410 or www.calcas.com/CTA.
Learn more about California Casualty and your other CTA and NEA Member Benefits atwww.CTAMemberBenefits.org. MORE
Feb 09
Congratulations to our February member of the month, Tracy Ruiz
Tracy Ruiz with her laminated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird
1) Tracy always wanted to be a teacher. She wanted to make connections with students like her teachers did with her. She was the first one in the family to attend a 4 year university and felt she had a responsibility to give back to her family, teachers and community.
2) Watching students grow up right in front of her is what she enjoys most about teaching. Her students’ transformation is her favorite part of teaching.
3) Tracy has been teaching for 21 years.
4) In her spare time, Tracy enjoys watching the SF Giants play. She is a huge fan. She claims she is “a better person during baseball season”…which is hard to believe since she’s an awesome person and teacher year round.
5) A couple of fun facts about Tracy – in college, she bungee jumped off a bridge (illegally) between Bakersfield and Santa Maria. She was also the Giants Teacher of the Year in 2014 and was invited to attend the Homerun Derby, the All Star game and stand on the field during the National Anthem.
6) What does being a member of VTA mean to Tracy- “I am member of a lot of different teams. My favorite team is VTA because we’re all working toward a common goal.”
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