 Teacher Apprecation Week
May 5th-9th
As we wind up the last few weeks of school and celebrate National Teacher Week, the RNEA
Executive Board wanted to take an opportunity to simply say thank you for making every
school in Rockwood A Great Public School. As I visited with our members and their students
over these last year two years, I was always reminded of the great work done everyday by each
of you. As an organization dedicated to the professional rights and support of all school
employees, we know that our members are the backbone of ensuring that every student, every
day, receives a quality educational experience.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve on behalf of each and every one of you over these last
two years. I will be forever indebted to you for your efforts, professionalism and support.
Sincerely,
Erik Graham, President
On behalf of the RNEA Executive Board
Election Results
"Congratulations"
On April 8th, Rockwood NEA endorsed canidates Darla Baker, Kim McGuiness, and Rao Kaza wereall elected to the Rockwood Board of Education.
In addition the Rockwood Proposition 3, a no-tax bond issue that is vital to enhancing and improving Rockwood's educational facilities, technology and programming passed.
Thank you to all voters and volunteers for their support during this election.
MSTA Sues to Block Teacher Pay Raise in Wentzville
In a desperate attempt to cause another “log jam” in the Wentzville School District’s negotiations for 2008 teacher salaries and other improvements, the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) filed a lawsuit against the Wentzville School District and Board of Education. The lawsuit makes erroneous claims about the board’s right to decide who should represent the teachers at the bargaining table. MSTA lost in court yesterday afternoon on a motion to immediately stop the bargaining process in Wentzville. more>>
Bargaining Update details>>
The Rockwood NEA is proud to announce that the Association has reached an agreement with the Rockwood School District on an historic contract in the state of Missouri. The recently ratified agreement is the 1st such binding contract agreed to since the Missouri Supreme Court decision of May 2007 that returned collective bargaining rights to all public employees in Missouri. The new agreement reflects the long-standing commitment of both the Association and the District to a process and relationship that respects the efforts and professionalism our members demonstrate everyday.
We would like to thank the members of the RNEA team: Suzanne Dotta, Bargaining Chair, Debbie Albert, Mary Jo Barker, Kevin McColgan, Katie Nease, Jason Schneider, Paul Stanley and Rose Watt. Their time and efforts in creating this truly historic agreement are deeply appreciated. Furthermore, we are appreciative of the time and efforts of the Board of Education and their Administrative representatives for their dedication and commitment to the bargaining process.
The RNEA looks forward to the opportunity to continue building on the positive steps taken in this agreement to recognize the value and professionalism of our members.
- RNEA Current Agreement - Teachers 2008-2010
- Teacher Contract Letter for 2008-2009
- Summary of Agreement Issues
- Salary Schedules
Bargaining Page>>
Rockwood Schools Foundation Event
Rock the Park at Six Flags...More Info>>
RNEA - What's Different?
Bargaining Update--Part 2 As noted above, the RNEA created the first legally binding contract in Missouri under the May 2007 Missouri Supreme Court Decision that gave collective bargaining rights back to public employees in Missouri. See the link below to see how all of the great work in the most recent bargain is threatened by legislators in Jefferson City if they were to pass the MSTA supported bill described in the link below.
A BAD COLLECTIVE BARGAING BILL...Read More Here>>
What's the Difference RNEA vs MSTA in Rockwood? Simply put we do it better!! With a Full Time Release President Erik Graham,
Unified Service Director Bob George, dedicated Executive Board, Association Representatives in every building,
and a skilled bargaining unit for Rockwood Teachers...
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