Just a quick reminder to check your District email for an important survey. You should find a link to the AUSD Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey. This survey is really important as it's designed to help the District improve student outcomes in various areas such as safety, instruction, student engagement, staff quality, families and community, technology, and operations.

The survey shouldn't take too long to complete, and it's really important that you submit your feedback by December 15, 2023. Hanover Research will keep all the information you provide confidential, so don't hesitate to click on the link and share your valuable feedback.

Here's the link to access the survey - click here.

According to the California Education Code 49066, teachers have the authority to assign grades to their students. The grade given by the respective teacher for any course of instruction taught in a school district is considered final unless there is any clerical or mechanical mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. Suppose there is a challenge to a grade assigned by a teacher from a parent, student, or administrator. In that case, the teacher has the right to defend the grade with the support of an Association representative, who should always be present in such situations.

If you missed out on ordering your free ATA shirt, you still have a chance to do so! As a dues-paying member, you can submit your order by contacting ATA. We'll place the order once we meet the minimum order requirement.

If you've already ordered your ATA t-shirt, it should have been delivered to you by now. However, if you haven't received it yet, please don't hesitate to contact your rep(s).

Also, remember to check out our order form to explore other cool ATA Swag that's available. Your unwavering support means everything to us. Thank you for your continued membership and involvement in ATA.

It's important to remember that the Working Conditions section of our contract is a valuable resource, particularly when it comes to submitting work orders and 5-day letters. If you encounter an issue that requires attention, be sure to review the guidelines outlined in Article VII, page 13. Remember that for non-emergency situations, you should follow the protocol established at your site for submitting work orders and obtain a work order number. If the problem persists, reach out to your site admin and inform your site rep. If that doesn't yield results, fill out a 5-Day Letter. For emergency situations, immediately report issues that impact safety to your admin and follow up with a 5-Day Letter if necessary. And don't forget, your Site Rep is always available to provide support and guidance if you need it.

Discover CTA Access to Savings discounts just in time for winter shopping!

Log-in at CTAMemberBenefits.org/access and don’t forget to download the MyDeals app for mobile devices to find great deals on-the-go.

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If you’ve experienced a qualifying Family Status Change within the last 60 days, you may be eligible to apply for CTA-endorsed Disability and CTA-endorsed Life insurance from Standard Insurance Company (The Standard). Family Status Change events allow you to apply with no health questions asked, including: marriage/divorce or legal separation; initiation or dissolution of a Domestic Partner relationship; birth or adoption of a child; death of a Spouse/Domestic Partner or child; and more. See full eligibility requirements at: standard.com/cta/fsc.

Secondary School Pupil Free Day (9th-12th & LIFT)

December 22-January 5, 2024

- Winter Break

January 8

- Grievance (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

January 9

- ATA Board of Directors (4:00 pm, ATA office)

January 15

- MLK - Holiday

January 16

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA office)

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

January 22

- Pupil Free Day for PD

The Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just equitable and democratic society.

Email: ataoffice3030@gmail.com
Website: www.alhambrateachers.org
Location: 3030 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA, USA
Phone: (626)289-1933
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlhambraTeachersAssociation/