Bill looks to relax teacher evaluations
- (The Nevada Independent) Article on AB269, which would remove student data from teacher evaluations, ensuring teacher evaluations are fair measures of their performance.
No health insurance for substitute teachers? That could change
- (Review Journal) Discusses NSEA's support for AB282
BILL HEARINGS
Assembly Bill 269 (Support)
NSEA supports AB269 as amended to remove student data from teacher evaluations, ensuring teacher evaluations are fair measures of their performance.
Assembly Bill 339 (Support - No Memo)
Requires districts to annually report students with 10 or more absences and students with 4 weeks of instruction provided by someone other than a certified teacher.
Senate Bill 441 (Oppose - No Memo)
Revises provisions relating to public health.
Assembly Joint Resolution 6 (Support - No Memo)
NSEA Supports Assembly Joint Resolution 6 to promote greater democracy. NSEA supported this language in previous years and we continue our support this session.
Senate Bill 292 (Support - No Memo)
NSEA support this measure pertaining to administrator accountability.
Senate Bill 80 (Amend - No Memo)
Revises provisions relating to the prevention and treatment of injuries to the head.
Assembly Bill 423 (Support - No Memo)
Prohibits School Boards from taking action during certain hours, ensuring educators and students can participate as much as possible.
Senate Bill 394 (Support)
NSEA supports SB394 to increase property tax to fund public education.
Historic vacancies... Low Wages... Overcrowded Classrooms...
If that's not a rainy day for Nevada's kids, what is?
On May 17, 2023, NSEA will be hosting a Time For 20 rally in Carson City, Nevada. The rally will take place out front of the Nevada Legislative Building at 4:30pm.
NSEA has a tool kit with messaging and graphics for you all to share on social media. You can find that here.
We also have a Facebook Event Page below where you can RSVP and share with your friends, colleagues, and community members. RSVP Here.
On May 18, 2023 at 4pm, there will also be a Time For 20 event before the Clark County School District Board of Trustees Meeting in Las Vegas. More details will be forthcoming, but if you're down south, mark your calendars!
On May 18, 2023 at 4pm, there will also be a Time For 20 event before the Clark County School District Board of Trustees Meeting in Las Vegas. More details will be forthcoming, but if you're down south, mark your calendars! You can RSVP here.
NSEA LOBBY DAY
Monday was Lobby Day for the NSEA Board of Directors. We met with many Legislators to discuss Time For 20 and the Respect Educators Act. We were also able to sit on the floor with our elected officials.
Senate Bill 231 Falls Short
While NSEA appreciates the intent of Senate Bill 231 to deliver raises to Nevada educators, we have serious concerns about the bill as introduced. Here are our concerns:
- SB231 leaves behind a majority of Nevada school districts.
- An unintended consequence of SB231 could be even larger class sizes.
- SB231 literally leaves out thousands of educators who make our schools run.
- School district concern over the one-time nature of funds in SB231.
- SB231 is another example of a flawed legislative process.
- SB231 falls short of a stated goal of 10% raises as well as the 20% gold standard set in Time for 20.
NSEA is working on alternate language to deliver raises to *every* Nevada educator. We're asking you to email the Senate, Assembly, and Governor and share your concerns.
IT'S TIME FOR 20
Ahead of our rally on May 17, 2023, make sure you send a letter to Legislative Leadership! This is a new campaign so if you've previously sent a letter, you can send a new one as well!
It's time to adequately fund public education for our kids and educators. It's time to respect and retain our experienced educators. It's Time For 20.
With an unprecedented shortage of educators to teach our kids and make our schools run, Time for 20 means:
- A 20% increase in educator pay.
- At least $20/hour for the workers who make our schools run.
- With some of the largest class sizes in the country, Time for 20 means reaching an average class size of 20 students.
