TCEA Negotiations Update
As a result of Feb. 10 negotiations meeting, Temple City Education Association reached a tentative agreement with the school district. Both negotiating teams agreed upon a 2.5% raise in salary along with increasing the district’s contribution to the TCEA benefits fund. The increase is retroactive, which means that union members will receive a check of 2.5% of their pay since July.
On Feb. 21, TCEA announced the approval of the tentative agreement after voting on Feb. 19.
The school board will discuss and decide to approve or reject the agreement at the board meeting on Feb. 26.
“I was very happy that teachers have been engaging with the board and letting them hear their wants, needs and concerns,” TCEA Vice President and psychology teacher Kyla Hjertstedt said. “I hope that as we move forward, more teachers will regularly address the board and help inform them about what teachers and students need and want.”
ASBL election candidates
ASBL announced the results of their elections on Instagram @templecityasb on Feb. 24.
The candidates for ASBL president and vice president were juniors Nicholas Huang and Kathy Ye, junior Tiana Ly and sophomore Joseph Hinckley. Kayanne Tran and Lewis Wong, Kristen Mok and Felix Avitia ran for senior class president and vice president. Celine Tsai and Felicia Chen campaigned for junior class president and vice president. The candidates for sophomore class president and vice president were Carin Dang and Erin Coligado, Kimberly May and Liana Kong, Lauren Chee and Samantha Lee. Sophomore Nicole Le sought after student board member.
Students created campaigns and voiced their platforms about their plans for the school next year, what fundraisers they will have and how they will be responsible in keeping their class informed.
Good to read of the progress. Well written article.