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Vol. 6, Issue 10
Important Dates August 46, 2006
CCEA/ESEA/NSEA Summer Leadership Academy
Primm, NV
August 8, 2006 CCEA Executive Board Meeting
August 11, 2006
August 17, 18 & 21, 2006 New Hire Orientation
@ Cox Pavilion
August 28 & 29, 2006 CCSD Staff Development Days
August 29, 2006 CCEA Rep Council Meeting
12th Annual Breast Cancer
teachershealthtrust.org for more information
September 1, 2006
@ Cashman Field Call CCEA for tickets @ 7333063
September 4, 2006 Labor Day
CCEA/NSEA/THT Offices Closed
September 6, 2006 Study Session—
Constitution and U.S. Constitution
It was
End of School Year for 12Month Tracks 1, 2, 3 and 4
SeptemberNovember, 2006
Awareness Campaign Visit
Welcome Back 20062007 School Year Baseball Game
Nevada School Law, Nevada
underway.
Inside This Issue Pg 2 • CCEA/ESEA/NSEA Recommended
Candidate List for 2006 Primary
Elections
• 2006 NEA R.A.
• Back to School Baseball Game
Pg 3 • Legal Corner
• Free Study Sessions
Pg 4 • Teacher’s Aide New Program
• 2for1 Le Rêve show tickets
August 2006
‘Tis the Season: ‘06 ElectionShould You Be Involved?
The 2006 Election your classroom and season is officially students. Once again we will
“Surprisingly, there are candidates who are not friendly to educators … They believe your salary doesn’t need to be increased and your benefits need to be reduced.”
marked with the mailing of the “Official Sample Ballot” by the county’s election department— which provides you with information on conveniently located early voting sites, your polling place and most importantly, the names of those candidates vying for your vote.
While August 15 is Primary Election Day in Nevada, thousands of votes will be cast from July 29 through August 11 during the early voting period and thousands more on August 15. These votes will determine who moves on to the General Election in November. At the General Election many of the candidates who will make the major decisions regarding your professional life will be elected. Those decisions will include the money available for salary increases and the improvement of benefits, and laws that will affect
be fighting against merit pay based on student test scores and vouchers.
Surprisingly, there are candidates who are not friendly to educators and public education. They believe your salary doesn’t need to be increased and your benefits need to be reduced.
We urge you to vote for the CCEA/ESEA/NSEA
recommended candidates. They were endorsed because of their support of public education and the educators in public schools. A list of the recommended candidates facing a primary election challenge is available on page 2.
The bargaining for our contract begins with the budget passed by the 2007 Nevada Legislature. It is incumbent upon us to elect friends of education to ensure a positive legislative outcome.
VOTE! Your vote is critical. Your vote will make a difference.
Election: NSEA Board of Directors Two New Seats Up for Grabs
At the 2006 NSEA Delegate Assembly, the delegates amended the NSEA Bylaws to add two seats to the NSEA Board of Directors representing CCEA.
Nominations for Seat K and Seat L will be taken at the August CCEA Rep Council meeting on August 29th.
There will be an opportunity at the Rep Council meeting for candidate speeches.
If you are interested in running for one of these two positions and want more information, contact Ruth Serrano at 7333063.
Stay connected… Visit cceanv.org for the latest news. The site details a multitude of
resources, information and moneysaving programs available to you—our members. Let CCEA be an integral part of your Internet experience!
2006 Election
CCEA/ESEA/NSEA Recommended
Candidates
The following candidates have received the CCEA/ESEA/NSEA endorsement for the upcoming election. We encourage you to support these candidates facing a Primary election challenge as they are committed to K12 public education and our goals to ensure our members have all the tools they need to get the job done.
U.S. SENATE RACE U.S. Senate . . . . . .Jack Carter . . . . . . . . . .(D)
CONGRESSIONAL RACES CD 1 Clark . . . . . . .Shelley Berkley . . . . . . .(D) CD 3 Clark . . . . . . .Tessa Hafen . . . . . . . . . .(D)
STATEWIDE RACES Governor . . . . . . . .Dina Titus . . . . . . . . . . .(D) Lt. Governor . . . . . .Brian Krolicki . . . . . . . .(R) Secretary of State . .Ross Miller . . . . . . . . . .(D)Treasurer . . . . . . . .Kate Marshall . . . . . . . .(D)
ASSEMBLY AD 1 Clark . . . . . . .Marilyn Kirkpatrick . . . .(D) AD 3 Clark . . . . . .Peggy Pierce . . . . . . . . .(D) AD 9 Clark . . . . . . .Ben Contine . . . . . . . . .(D) AD 11 Clark . . . . . .Bob McCleary . . . . . . . .(D) AD 12 Clark . . . . . .James Ohrenschall . . . .(D) AD 14 Clark . . . . . .Ellen Koivisto . . . . . . . .(D) AD 18 Clark . . . . . .Mark Manendo . . . . . . .(D) AD 21 Clark . . . . . .Richard “Brian” Keene . .(D) AD 22 Clark . . . . . .Cory Newberry . . . . . . . .(R) AD 23 Clark . . . . . .Rosemary Womack . . . .(D)
SENATE SD 5 Clark . . . . . . .Joyce Woodhouse . . . . .(D)
OTHER RACES (Nonpartisan) Supreme Court Justice
Seat F . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Douglas Seat G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Becker
University Board of Regents District 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cedric Crear District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Fulstone
School Board of Trustees District E . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terri Janison District F . . . . . . . . . . .Carolyn Edwards District G . . . . . . . . . . .Sheila R. Moulton
Orlando Serves as Gathering Spot for 9,000+ Delegates
Delegates gathered June 30 through July 5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the National Education Association’s annual Representative Assembly.
The National Education Association Representative Assembly (RA) is NEA’s highest decisionmaking 2006 NEA RA—Nevada delegates take to the
body. With more podium to express their views before a 9,000+
than 9,000 deliberative body. State delegates prepare for the agenda items of
delegates—79 the day at the state caucus early morning meeting.representingCCEA—it is also the world’s largest democratic,deliberative body.
Each day began at 7 a.m. when the delegates met for the state caucus and ended at approximately 6 p.m. During this important event, delegates debated issues that impact American public education, elected NEA officers, and set policy for the 2.7 millionmember Association.
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting
abuse or neglect of the child to an agency which provides child welfare
Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 432B.220, an administrator, teacher, librarian or counselor of a school is required to report the
services or to a law enforcement agency when in their professional or occupational capacity, they know or have reasonable cause to believe a child has been abused or neglected. The law further provides that this report must be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 24 hours after the person knew or had reasonable cause to believe the child had been abused or neglected. This is mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting. “…because teachers,
Although the statute begins with generalities like to librarians, andwhom the report should be made, it further provides specific counselors are mandatedinstances when law enforcement should be contacted in lieu of the child welfare agency. If the person required to by law to report child make the report knows or has reasonable cause to believe abuse and neglect, anythat the abuse or neglect involves an act or omission of a person directly responsible or serving as a volunteer for or such reporting based on an employee of a public or private home, institution, or this statute, provides facility where the child is receiving child care outside of his immunity for thehome for a portion of the day, then the report must be made to a law enforcement agency. NRS 432B.220(2)(a). If the reporting.” person making the report believes that the agency which provides child welfare services or a law enforcement agency is responsible for the abuse or neglect of the child, then the report must be made to an agency other than one who is alleged to have committed the abuse or neglect. NRS 432B.220(2)(b). For example, it makes perfect sense that if the teacher believes that someone at Child Haven is committing the child abuse or neglect, then the report must be done with another agency, i.e. a law enforcement agency such as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
NRS 432B.230 provides the method in which the report shall be made. Significantly, the report can be made orally, written, or through electronic communications that a reasonable person would believe, under the facts and circumstances, that the information is reliable and a swift means of communicating the information. The report should contain the following information: the name, address, age, and sex of the child; the name and address of the child’s parents or other person responsible for his care; the nature and extent of the child abuse or neglect; any evidence of previously known or suspected child abuse or neglect of the child’s siblings; the name, address and relationship, if known, of the person who is alleged to have abused or neglected the child. NRS 432B.230(2). A teacher, librarian, or counselor, who knowingly and willfully violates the provision of NRS 432B.220 is guilty of a misdemeanor. NRS 432B.240. A misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months, or by a fine not more than $1,000.00, or by both fine and imprisonment. NRS 193.150.
In light of NRS Chapter 432B, the school district has in effect School District Regulation 5152. Significantly, Regulation 5152 will be before the School Board on August 10, 2006 for proposed changes. The most important proposed change takes away the principal’s discretion in notifying parents/guardians of child abuse or neglect that may have occurred at home. The proposed change unequivocally prohibits administrators and school personnel from notifying parents or guardians. The proposed changes also incorporate that the report must be made within 24 hours after the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe abuse or neglect has occurred.
As the new school year quickly approaches, it is important to be reminded of one of the profession’s legal duties. It is important to note that because teachers, librarians, and counselors are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect, any such reporting based on this statute, provides immunity for the reporting.
MembersOnly
Free Study
Session Nevada School Law Exam Nevada Constitution Exam
U.S. Constitution Exam
Date: Wednesday, September 6 OR
Wednesday, October 18
Place: Teachers Health Trust Marvin Sedway Room 2950 E. Rochelle Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89121
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Space is limited so don’t wait to reserve your seat. Call CCEA at 7333063 or you may register by emailing scannady@cceanv.org.
Nevada Law booklets may be purchased for $10.00 at the study session.
•• Exam Information •• Fall 2006 Schedule
No preregistration. Exams are given on a first come, first serve basis.
Date: Saturday, September 16 OR
Saturday, November 4
Place: Keller M.S. — Cafeteria 301 N. Fogg Street (off East Charleston Blvd.)
Time: 11:00 AM (doors open at 10:00 AM)
AND 1:30 PM(doors open at 1:15 PM
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Clark County Education Association 4230 McLeod DriveLas Vegas, NV 89121www.cceanv.org
New Shopping Program Adopted at
All CCSD teachers are eligible for
Aide— . And as of August 1, 2006, there is an opportunity to increase your
The new
hours; • discounts on PDE classes; and
Find out how you can increase
at 6165 Harrison Drive Suite 12,
and start shopping!!
Teacher’s Aide
free shopping points at Teacher’s A Free Store for Teachers
“shopping” power. program offers shoppers:
• extended evening shopping
• entry to raffles.
your buying power, visit the store
Las Vegas 89120 (major cross streets: McLeod & Patrick)
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage
PAID Las Vegas, NVPermit No. 57
702770WYNN Code: CCSD
tickets.
2for1 show tickets available for Le Rêve: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 and 10:30 pm, Saturday performances excluded Tickets may be purchased for select performances From July 6, 2006 thru August 31, 2006.
For Tickets:
Subject to availability. Minimum 2, maximum 4 tickets per person. Must present a valid Clark County School District identification card when picking up the No cash value. Wynn Las Vegas reserves the right to revise, cancel, suspend or modify this offer in its sole discretion.
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