[for complete text, scroll down and click on right.] We want to thank the families of our Amherst-Pelham Schools for your support of our efforts in educating your students. We want to acknowledge the important role of families in partnering …
Message from Executive Board on Vote to Stay with Current MOA
[Scroll down and click on right for entire text.] The Representative Council for the Amherst Pelham Education Association (APEA) met on October 26, 2020, to discuss the request by the School Committees to reopen negotiations on the current MOA. After …
Urgent: Message from E-Board on Request to Reopen MOA Negotiations
Click for message from Executive Board on District request to re-open MOA negotiations. …
A Message from APEA President on the Closure
Dear Members,
It is with a great sense of sorrow that I write to you today to address the events of this week. (Scroll down and cloick on right for full text.)
To quote writer Yaa Gyasi, humans are often …
Thanks, and congratulations to reps for 2020-21! (see Who We Are tab)
Thanks go out to all the officers, building reps and rank-and-file members who put in so much time this summer and September to organize, negotiate, answer endless questions and track down answers when research was needed. And congratulations to a …
Statement for Release: Opening School Safely
During these challenging times, the APEA is continuing to work for our students, our families, our staff, and our community. For full statement, scroll down, click on right. …
Building Nominations Now Open
Building Rep nominations are now open and close on 9/18. Check your personal email for a message from Tom Fricke with more details and the nomination form.
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Negotiations Update, Communicating with HR this week, and Know Your Rights
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Click here for the APEA/ARPS agreement of 8/21/20.
Please note that if you wish to have accommodations made for you for in-person vs remote teaching, communicate this …
The APEA Proposed Phased Model
You’ve seen the district phased models for school reopening. Here’s the APEA’s:
http://apea.massteacher.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/83/2020/08/APEA-Phased-Model.pdf…
Elections & Negotiation Updates, Actions, Meetings!
Check “Who We Are” for elections updates, “Contracts/Negotiations” for who to contact on your negotiations team, “Actions/Anti-Racism resources” for in-person activities this week, and APEA/School Cmt Meetings for links.…