HELENA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The HEA/HSD Bargaining team met yesterday and had another robust discussion. The notes are below. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 27, at 4:00 at the Lincoln Center Boardroom. You may join in person or on TEAMS. District Negotiations 4.20.22 Discussed Definition of Consensus TRS- stipends considered as being similar to bonuses Discussed additional duties being a part of teaching during the past two years. Response from Missoula S.D.- elem. Numbers decrease- a lot

HEA is proud to endorse Lois Fitzpatrick, Siobhan Hathhorn and Kay Satre for the Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees. Lois, Siobhan and Kay all have extensive backgrounds in education: Lois as a long time teacher-librarian at Carroll College, Siobhan as a teacher, administrator and Trustee, Kay as a Carroll College professor and liaison with the secondary English teaching endorsement. These candidates display a passion for teachers and paraeducators and a deep appreciatio

The HEA and HPS met Wednesday, April 6th to further explore options for salary negotiations. The team discussed both internal and external issues impacting the negotiations including administrative pay, the economy and the budget. The team is committed to finding a solution to all of the interests – and to resolving negotiations. The next meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022. April 6, 2022, 4:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Helena Public Schools Central Admin Building Meeting