Last Week in the EPEA
Keeping members informed and engaged ... January 4, 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR
EPEA MEMBER FINANCIAL WORKSHOP - JANUARY 24
We know approximately 150 members do not take part in the Tax Sheltered Annuity matching program in EP. To a brand new teacher that's approximately $800 a year in a lost benefit. Hosted by EPEA and Ed MN Economic Services. Registration required. Dinner included. Kids welcome. No Cost information session.
EPEA MEMBER RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
EPEA and ED MN have hosted this workshop annually for many years. It's been well received, requested, and offers really good support for retirement planning. You must register. Spouses and guests welcome. Dinner, prizes, free, ... what more do I need to say.
ANNOUNCING NEW EPEA LOGO
We'll be opening a Web based ordering window for EPEA spirit wear
Timeline: Late January or early February.
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NEGOTIATION UPDATE
Our PreSchool Bargaining group is also preparing for negotiations and still meeting as a negotiating team. They are working without a contract this year as they work to develop their first contract.
COME TO YOUR NEXT BUILDING MEETING TO GET YOUR EPEA UNION FITNESS PUNCH CARD
Professional Development
There is also a Personalized Learning On Demand Schoology Course that offers content on Digital Integration, Rigor, AVID and many other resources.
On Demand Professional Learning: CODE: D53WJ-H9K6K
Private EPEA Email
EPEA now has an email you can use when you are concerned about privacy. For most all communications please continue to use my school email.
When you have a question about privacy and want to be sure your communication cannot be retrieved, use a personal device that is not on district wifi and send your message to epea.epea@gmail.com. Note: I am the only person reading email on that account.
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Please contact me or any rep.
Your Reps
Allen Lundberg, Vice President
Adam Cooke, Treasurer
Cheryl Heaney, Secretary
Email: tom_baker@edenpr.org
Website: http://cedar-wmu.edenpr.org/epea
Phone: 952-975-7117
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Twitter: @epea_teachers