Oak Harbor Education Association

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Happy fall OHEA!
We have our first OHEA social of the 2023-2024 school year this Friday, September 29th.
There will be local prizes raffled off during the social. You are encouraged to bring new members to get double entry in the raffle.
Hope to see you all there!

Happy fall OHEA!
We have our first OHEA social of the 2023-2024 school year this Friday, September 29th.
There will be local prizes raffled off during the social. You are encouraged to bring new members to get double entry in the raffle.
Hope to see you all there!

Camas educators strike; classes cancelled CAMAS, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2023) — The 450 educators united in Camas Education Association (CEA) began a strike this morning on the school district’s scheduled first day of classes. The school district has cancelled classes for the day. According to the CEA, “Because Camas School District was unwi...

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor you today and all that you gave while fighting for our country.

Join us for a social tomorrow afternoon!

Congratulations to Oak Harbor graduate Pam Johnson on being awarded the 2023 NEA ESP of the Year!
To read more about what Pam is doing to make a difference in and out of the classroom, read the article linked below!
https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/washingtons-pamella-johnson-recognized-2023-nea-esp-year #:~:text=WASHINGTON%2D%20NEA%20has%20named%20Pamella,(ESP)%20of%20the%20Year.

The email below was sent to your home email addresses this evening.
Please take some time on your home computer and email to send an email to our state legislators advocating that they support both the House (1436) and Senate (5311) bills.
For information on how to contact your legislator, click the link at the bottom of the email sent out this evening.

Get to Know Your Contract Night!
Please see Jeff Laiblin's 11/10 email for a link to the google form to RSVP for this event.

Our monthly OHEA Rep Council meeting is this Tuesday, January 24th.
If you have any contract related questions or concerns, please reach out to your building rep, and they will bring them to the meeting!

Build brighter futures for Oak Harbor by voting YES for the upcoming school bond measure on the February 14, 2023, ballots.

Learn more about how you can get involved with the campaign and support this important bond measure at www.citizensforbetterschools.com

Happy winter break OHEA!
We hope your break is exactly what you need. Thank you for all you do for your students each and every day, we are so grateful. Enjoy your well deserved time off!

Our monthly OHEA Rep Council meeting is this Tuesday, November 29th.
If you have any contract related questions or concerns, please reach out to your building rep, and they will bring them to the meeting!

We are just 3 DAYS AWAY from the waiver deadline on October 31st! Don't wait - apply now!

Check out our blog post for info on how to apply TODAY: https://wea.mobi/pslf-blog

This Saturday, October 29th, there is a doorbelling event taking place in Oak Harbor for Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Rick Larsen. Any members that would like to attend are welcome to join the event.
Doorbellers will be gathering at the Oak Harbor WA Dem Office at 12:00 PM.
740 SE Pioneer Way Ofc 3, Oak Harbor WA 98277.
The link to RSVP for this event is posted below.
https://secure.ngpvan.com/zB8wCTGeQ0iDNuv_W1qiOQ2

We have something exciting coming up this week!
Following the building rep meeting on Tuesday, we will have our first OHEA social of the year.
Our first event will be a Halloween themed trivia night at Wicked Teuton Brewing Company.
Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Can't wait to see everyone there! 🎃💀🦇

Happy Saturday OHEA!
Our second OHEA Rep Council meeting of the school year is this Tuesday, October 25th.
If you have any contract related questions or concerns, please reach out to your building rep, and they will bring them to the meeting!

Today members from Oak Harbor, Coupeville and South Whidbey were doorbelling for two great pro-education candidates Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers

Remember to vote. Ballots will be in the mail next week.

ATTENTION EDUCATORS! More than 146,000 borrowers have seen $9 billion in loan debt forgiven through the temporary waiver. Join the webinar to learn if you qualify for public service loan forgiveness: https://wea.mobi/pslf-webinar

This morning we received more information about door belling for pro-education candidates. The event will begin at 10am and both campaigns are providing food, doorbell training, and doorbell lists. Once that all has occurred, doorbell buddies and/or groups will leave to doorbell!

Everyone that wants to support Pro-Education Candiates are invited. Feel free to bring family and friends that support public education!

The logistics for the 15th are as follows:
October 15 (LD 10): Dave Paul – Oak Harbor: Paul Campaign Office, 740 SE Pioneer Way, 10am
October 15 (LD 10): Clyde Shavers – Stanwood: Cookie Mill and Eatery, 9808 State Route 532 Stanwood, Washington, 10am

Event Sign up form for those interested: https://tinyurl.com/yutmd7tk

If you do not live on the Island and would like to attend the event in Stanwood please feel free to go there.

WEA 4th Corner GOTV Election Events! RSVP

Happy Saturday OHEA!
WEAPAC has some events coming up soon!
The event held on October 15th will be in Oak Harbor and the event on October 29th will be on the mainland.
There will be food and prizes for those that attend!
Use the link below to RSVP. More details to come.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SP8iSiAOUdH4pXi1YsmBdI8IYAJbeha9n1t-zDMke-ANPw/viewform

The first OHEA Rep Council meeting will be held Tuesday, September 27th at the Oak Harbor High School library from 4:00-5:30 pm.
If you have any contract related questions or concerns you would like discussed at the meeting, look out for the email that your building rep will be sending within the next few days.

OHHS teachers wearing their in support of Eatonville and Ridgefield School Districts.
Eatonville has now reached a tentative agreement.

OHEA stands in solidarity with Eatonville and Ridgefield School Districts.
To show your support, wear red tomorrow 9/15/2022.
Send pictures of you and your colleagues sporting your to [email protected]

OHEA building reps have been selected for the 2022-2023 school year!
Big thanks to all of our reps this year for your willingness to put forth time and effort to help OHEA continue to move forward.
Enjoy your weekend and happy labor day!

Educators spoke up for K-12 COLAs that help us keep pace with inflation and the legislature listened, increasing their proposal to the 5.5% we requested. Coupled with an increase in funding for student mental health supports, this budget makes a much-needed and sustained investment in our students and our schools.