Author: PASS202

Just wanted to remind any of you that are interested that the IEA One Conference is coming up on Oct. 20th and 21st. If you are interested in going please contact Juanita Samms at jsammspass202@gmail.com to let her know so she can register you for this. We have 20 going so far and can take as many as want to go. The conference starts at 4pm on Friday and concludes Saturday afternoon. Hope to see a few more of you there.

    FYI!!!

Just wanted to make you all aware of the big data breach of Equifax that was announced on the news yesterday. 143 million people’s information was stolen from their website including names, birthdates, social security numbers and possibly some driver’s license number and credit card numbers. We are suggesting you at least go to this website to check to see if your data was impacted: http://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/

The latest reports say you should check, even if you haven’t visited their site, as any company you have applied to for credit or a loan will have checked your credit on their site and that info would have been posted to your consumer page just in case you ever wanted to check your credit report. They are offering FREE one year identity theft and credit monitoring to let you know if anyone were to try to use your data. Just follow the instructions on the website to see if you are affected.

PASS

Aug. 29, 2017

 

Government Relations

This week the House and Senate passed school funding formula legislation that was both productive and counterproductive. After so much focus on SB 1, sponsored by Senator Andy Manar and Representative Will Davis, it was ultimately a compromise bill that became the school funding bill. IEA supported the SB 1 version of the bill.

Over the weekend, the legislative leaders and the governor developed a compromise bill, SB 1947, which included most of the original provisions of SB 1, but included proposals we have fought against over the past few legislative sessions. IEA opposed the bill. More specifically, the proposal creates:

• A tax credit created to incentivize donations for private school scholarships. Individuals would receive a 75 percent tax credit for each dollar donated. The voucher plan awards $75 million in scholarships. The plan would operate as a pilot for five years, then sunset.
• Allows school districts to reduce daily P.E. to not less than three days a week. Individual students in grades 7-10 will be able to seek an exemption from P.E. if they are involved in athletics.
• Allows school districts to use a third party to provide drivers’ education without going through the waiver process.

Other notable changes:

• Keeps the minimum funding level at $350 million, but allows up to $50 million in property tax swap funds to count toward this amount in tandem with evidence-based model funding.
• Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) normal pension costs will be moved out of the education formula and into the pension code.
• Allows property tax reduction by referendum if 10 percent of registered voters sign a petition. The school districts’ educational tax levy can be reduced by up to 10 percent if the district is above 110 percent adequacy.

The measure was passed with necessary votes, 73 in the House and 38 in the Senate. The governor is expected to sign the bill.

The IEA will be working to educate communities and families on how to minimize the negative impact these provisions could have on their communities.

     APT is holding a bowling league competition this fall. It is open to PASS employees also. You will find the information below along with a team sign up sheet. If you are interested in entering a team please fill out and return the sign up sheet to Michelle Bollinger at RiverView elementary by September 11th.

2017 – 2018 Bowling Leagues

Beginning in September! Can you spare some time for our building league competition? Get your team together and let’s strike up some fun!

Bowling League Night will be on Fridays beginning in September at Plainfield Lanes. The dates are 9/22, 10/13, 11/10, 1/12, 2/9, 3/16, 4/13

Each player’s cost of $10.00 per month includes: 2 games, shoes and pizza (or 3 apps) for dinner!

APT Rally to Tally points for participation! All staff are welcome to join a team and participate. Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on their school teams. A registration form is attached, so print it out and find those teammates!

It’s time for some good old-fashioned competition! We look forward to cheering you on!

Teams are due to Michelle Bollinger at RV by September 11th.

PSD202 Bowling Team Registration

Building ____________________________________________

Team Name ____________________________________________________

Team Members

1. _______________________________________

2._______________________________________

3._______________________________________

4._______________________________________

(Teams are limited to 4 players. Please make additional teams for your building as needed.)

Please indicate the time frame during which your team will be starting.

_____ 3:00 _____4:30

Teams are due to Michelle Bollinger at RV by September 11th.