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Council of Education AFT 4425
The
A.C.E. Mission Statement
The mission of ACE is to aid in promoting
quality education by ensuring economic and
social justice in schools, workplaces and
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Ballot Measure 1 |
The stated aim of ballot Measure 1 is to prevent public money from being used to fund lobbying. Unfortunately, the impacts go well beyond that goal. If enacted, thousands of average Alaskans would lose their ability to petition their state and local governments and donate freely to candidates of their choice. The Alaska attorney general has already issued the opinion that the initiative won’t stand up to a constitutional challenge, meaning Alaska taxpayers will have to foot the bill to undo this onerous initiative if it is passed.APEA is part of a broad-based coalition of Alaskans who have joined together to defeat this anti-free speech initiative.
The organizers of the initiative have recently announced that they will stop their campaign efforts. BUT - the Alaska primary ballot on August 24 will still include ballot Measure 1. The Stop the Gag Law coalition will continue to educate voters about the potential impacts to Alaskans. Find out more at www.stopthegaglaw.com |
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ACE Executive Board Election Results |
On May 5, 2010, the following members were elected to the ACE Executive Board:
- President: Duane Moran
- 1st Vice President: Mike Groeneveld
- Secretary: Stephen Brown
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General Membership Meeting & ACE Elections
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010 -5:30 - 6:30
Wendler Middle School Library - Ballots will be accepted until 6:30 p.m.
Candidates for ACE Executive Board are:
- President: Duane Moran
- 1st Vice President: Michael Groeneveld
- Secretary: Stephen Brown
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VOTE Tuesday, April 6
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Nominations Open for ACE Executive Board
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Nominations for the offices of President, 1st Vice President, and Secretary are now open. To see the job descriptions for each position, click on Bylaws on the left side of this page.
The term of office for President and 1st Vice President is two years, ending May 2012.
Due to a vacancy, the term of office for Secretary will be one year, ending in May 2011.
Nominations may be sent to Corinne McVee, ACE 2nd Vice President, McVee_Corinne@asdk12.org, or to Shirley Wolff, swolff@apea-aft.org.
ACE members may self nominate.
Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the April 5 meeting. Nominations will close at 6:00 p.m.
Who: All ACE Members!
What: General Membership and Nominations Meeting
Where: Wendler Middle School Library
When: Monday, April 5, 2010 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
August 10, 2009 – The ACE Contract was passed by unanimous vote of the School Board.
July 15, 2009 - Tentative Agreement Passes
The ACE membership has voted to accept the tentative agreement. The next step is a vote by the School Board at the August 10 meeting.
The ACE Negotiation Team and Executive Board wishes to thank the membership for their support and involvement during the negotiation process.
Click here to read PDF
In Solidarity,
ACE Negotiators
- Susan Williams
- Kristine Stout
- Russell Jackson
- Michael Fleckenstein
- Steve Ex
ACE Executive Board
- Duane Moran
- Russell Jackson
- Corinne McVee
- MerriKae Vanderploeg
- Sharron Harris
ACE members,
Thanks to those of you who have already voted in person or by mail!
We strongly encourage everyone to read and consider, get clarification as needed, and vote on your tentative agreement on or before this Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
All ballots must be received at the Anchorage Field Office no later than 4:00 pm this Wednesday, July 15, 2009 OR delivered in person to the ACE informational meeting Wednesday, July 15 between 4:00 and 5:45 pm.
The informational meeting Wednesday is at the ASD Education Center in the blue room (go upstairs, east end of building, through the Training and Professional Development door, take an immediate right and then a quick left down the hall; it’s the large room on the right).
Negotiators will be on hand Wednesday to answer your questions, as noted in the June 29 letter you received by US mail with your copy of the tentative agreement. Please refer to that letter for complete voting instructions and to find your ballot. Please also note that the meeting is in the blue room and not the Board room.
In Solidarity,
ACE Negotiators
Susan Williams
Kristine Stout
Russell Jackson
Michael Fleckenstein
Steve Ex
The ACE Negotiating Team would like to thank all ACE members for your strong, unified, visible support. With your efforts we have reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the District. You will be receiving copies of the TA along with additional information about next steps in the ratification process via U.S. mail in the coming weeks. Here are some highlights of the TA:
* Annual step language was preserved
* Longevity was preserved
* Work Calendar language was preserved
* Inroads were made regarding part-time issues
* Full cash out for annual leave over 30 days
In addition to step movement, the salary scale will increase 3% the first year, 2.25% the 2nd year, and 2% the third year of the contract.
In solidarity,
Susan Williams, Kristine Stout, Russell Jackson, Mike Fleckenstein, and Steve Ex
The health care plan is changing soon! Click here for a health benefits update.
Election Results, ACE Executive Board, May 6, 2009:
- Corinne McVee, 2nd Vice President
- MerrieKae VanderPloeg, Secretary
- Sharron Harris, Treasurer
The Anchorage Council of Education is preparing
to hold elections for 2nd Vice President Secretary, and
Treasurer. Any ACE member in good standing may be nominated
or may self-nominate. Nominations may be sent to Corinne
McVee, ACE 2nd Vice President, mcvee_corinne@asdk12.org,
742-6029, or to or to Shirley
Wolff, swolff@apea-aft.org, 274-1688.
The Second Vice President represents
ACE in political and legislative arenas and is in charge
of ACE elections.
The Secretary gives notice of meetings
and records all minutes of Executive Board and general
membership meetings.
The Treasurer is responsible for
the financial affairs of ACE.
2009 ACE Election
timeline:
Thursday, April
23 – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING and close of nominations
Location: King Career Center, Meeting Room 1, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Late April –
ballots mailed to home address
(Please update your
address if you have moved!) Provide your home email adress here
May 6 – ANNUAL
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Ballots must be received by mail or hand-delivered by
5:30 p.m.
Ballot count, induction of officers, 5:30 – 7:00
p.m.
Location: King Career Center, Meeting Room 1
Provide your home email adress here
