As you know, the Bargaining Unit and Board of Education approved a MOU that allows Professional Council to address changes in the 19-20 Negotiated Agreement related to school closures. Professional Council first tackled expectations, resulting in this MOU clarifying revised expectations from everything to working hour to Professional Learning Communities. The next Professional Council meeting will focus on professional development.

NEA is working hard for educators, students, and families across the country. One of the services NEA is providing is easy-to-digest information about the CARE Act passed by Congress recently. Check out some of the most popular resources:

CARE Act Payments:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CARES-Act-Payments-040320-FINAL.docx

Education Stabilization Fund:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ESF-Cares-Act-FAQ-FINAL-040320.docx

Student Loans:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Student-Loans-FAQ-CARES-Act-FINAL-040320.docx

Unemployment Insurance:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UI-Benefits-CARES-Act-FINAL-040320.docx

ESSA Waivers:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CARES-Act-ESSA-Waivers-040320-FINAL.docx

School Meals:

https://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/School-meals-Families-First-Corona-Response-Act.pdf