We at Because of Them Foundation have a mission to eliminate the hurdles to educational achievement for disadvantaged children and young adults. Our non-profit organization has three pillars; 1) The Ojanae Thompson Scholarship Fund, 2) Educational Grants and Stipends & 3) Grants for Community Education. The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that the Foundation is launching the Ojanae Thompson Annual Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Ojanae Thompson, a 1st year Nursing student at Community College of Philadelphia and are planning to host a fundraising event to raise $19,000 for this scholarship program. However, we think our efforts would go even farther with your organization as an official corporate sponsor. This event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 13th August 2022 at Navy Yard, League Island Park, 1101 Kitty Hawk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19112. Please visit https://bit.ly/ojanae for the registration link. Currently, we are working hard to raise funds in order to cover the expenses of the event and that’s why we are looking for sponsors to help us cover a percentage of our total expenses. Would you be willing to help us by sponsoring our event with a monetary donation? Your sponsorship will make a huge difference in our ability to plan and execute this event. Each sponsorship category outlines the benefits to your organization. Imagine what we can do with your help in making this a successful event while also raising funds to help disadvantaged children and young adults follow their dreams! If you cannot help us financially, please consider becoming a sponsor by providing in-kind support like water, branded materials etc. Please contact us via email at kdjones@botfd.com or call 302.440.6175 to discuss our event or if you’d like to learn more about our available sponsorship packages.

Sincerely,

Kearline Jones

President, Because of Them Foundation

Following is the Mediator’s recommendation for settlement of all outstanding issues for a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement between the School District of Philadelphia (“District”) and the Commonwealth Association of School Administrators, Teamsters Local 502 (“CASA” or “Union”) that will expire on August 31, 2025. Except as modified below and in the attached tentative agreements executed by the Parties, terms of the Agreement effective on September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2021 shall remain in full force and effect. Language with a strike-through line is deleted from the contract.

Term of Agreement

Modify Article 14:

The term of this Agreement shall be September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2025.

Compensation

Modify Article 6.1 as follows:

Effective September 1, 2021:

- 2.75% increase to salary schedules

- Employees not at the maximum of the salary scale applicable to their pay step shall receive an increment consistent with the salary schedule in effect on the employee’s anniversary date

Effective at ratification, eligible employees employed in a bargaining unit position on the ratification date will receive a lump sum retention and re-engagement bonus payment of $1,500, to be paid no later than the second payroll after Board of Education approval of the Agreement.

All retroactive payments shall be payable no later than the first payroll in December 2021.

Effective September 1, 2022:

3.25% increase to salary schedules

Eligible employees employed in a bargaining unit position on September 1, 2022 will receive a lump sum retention and re-engagement bonus payment of $1,000

Employees not at the maximum of the salary scale applicable to their pay step shall receive an increment consistent with the salary schedule in effect on the employee’s anniversary date

Effective September 1, 2023:

3% increase to salary schedules

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Employees not at the maximum of the salary scale applicable to their pay step shall receive an increment consistent with the salary schedule in effect on the employee’s anniversary date

Effective September 1, 2024:

- 2% increase to salary schedules

- Eligible employees employed in a bargaining unit position on September 1, 2024 will receive a lump sum retention and re-engagement bonus payment of $1,000

- Employees not at the maximum of the salary scale applicable to their pay step shall receive an increment consistent with the salary schedule in effect on the employee’s anniversary date

Except as otherwise provided above, increases shall be payable to employees no later than the second payroll following the effective dates herein. All increments shall be effective on the employee’s anniversary date.

New Side Letter: Memorandum of Agreement

Employees with less than one year of service in the bargaining unit shall not be eligible for an increment effective September 1, 2021. The lump sum retention and re-engagement bonus payments shall not be PSERS eligible.

Modify Articles 6.3 and 6.5 as follows:

Effective September 1, 2022, increase rate by 2% to $56.84

Effective September 1, 2024, increase rate by 2% to $57.99

Modify Article 6.7 as follows:

The premium rate provisions for twelve-month Administrators covered by paragraph 6.6 are as follows:

Administrators earning $56,502 or less shall receive their regular hourly rate.

Administrators earning between $56,502 and $83,936 shall receive the current slider rate of ~~$36.09; effective September 1, 2019, they shall receive the slider rate of~~ $36.81/hr.

Administrators earning more than $83,936 are ineligible for premium payments, however shall be eligible to earn compensatory time.

Effective September 1, 2022, increase slider rate by 2% to $37.55.

Effective September 1, 2024, increase slider rate by 2% to $38.30.

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The premium rate provisions for ten-month Administrators covered by paragraph 6.6 are as follows:

Administrators earning $47,083 or less shall receive their regular hourly rate.

Administrators earning between $47,083 and $74,931 shall receive the current slider rate of ~~$36.09; effective September 1, 2019, they shall receive the slider rate of~~ $36.81/hr.

Administrators earning more than $74,931 are ineligible for premium payment, however shall be eligible to earn compensatory time.

Effective September 1, 2022, increase slider rate by 2% to $37.55.

Effective September 1, 2024, increase slider rate by 2% to $38.30.

Modify Article 6.9 as follows:

The parties agree that an Administrator who has been promoted, including promotion from a School District position outside the CASA bargaining unit, shall suffer no loss of pay on the basis of annual base salary as a result of such promotion (provided that the length of work year is the same) and shall be placed on the next step of the applicable salary schedule that is no less than 2.5% above the employee’s annual base salary at the time of the promotion. An Administrator that has been involuntarily assigned shall suffer no loss of pay on the basis of annual base salary as a result of such involuntary assignment.

Modify Article 6.13 as follows:

Street Supervisors, Food Service Supervisors and Schedulers shall receive an annual clothing allowance of six hundred and twenty-five dollars ($625), effective September 1, 2021 ~~four~~ ~~hundred and fifty dollars ($450), effective January 1, 2012, and five hundred and twenty-five dollars ($525), effective September 1, 2019.~~

Modify Article 6.14 as follows:

School ~~Police~~ Safety Supervisors and School Safety Area Managers shall receive an annual uniform allowance of six hundred and seventy-five dollars ($675), effective September 1, 2021. ~~five hundred dollars ($500), effective July 1, 2010, and five hundred and seventy-five dollars ($575), effective September 1, 2019.~~

Modify Article 6.15 as follows:

Each Facilities Manager and Facilities Area Coordinators shall be entitled to expend and be reimbursed each year for up to six hundred and twenty-five dollars ($625), effective September 1, 2021 ~~four hundred and fifty dollars ($450), effective January 1, 2012, and up to five hundred~~ ~~and twenty-five dollars ($525), effective September 1, 2019~~, for reasonable cleaning or

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replacement costs for clothing soiled or damaged in the course of their employment. Procedures for the effectuation of such reimbursement shall be established by agreement between CASA and the School District.

Modify Article 6 New Section 22 as follows:

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, at the discretion of the Superintendent, the District may provide a one-time lump-sum payment of up to $5,000 to Principals upon their appointment to designated schools with greater need as determined by the Superintendent in order to meet the goals established by the School Board. Both internal transfers to the designated schools and new hires to designated schools are eligible for this recruitment incentive payment. The Superintendent or designee shall inform CASA of any recruitment incentive payment that has been provided to Administrators.

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Modify Article 7.5 as follows:

The medical coverage offered by the School District shall be a PC320 (w/ variations) Plan or

substantially equivalent plan (“Base Plan”). CASA bargaining unit members employed after the date of this Agreement shall be enrolled in the Base Plan, and may elect to enroll in the PC Plan during the next open enrollment period after their date of hire. Effective July 1, 2022, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the medical coverage offered by the School District shall be a PC320 (w/ variations) Plan or a substantially equivalent plan (“Base Plan”) and an HMO15 Plan (w/ variations) or a substantially equivalent plan (“HMO Plan”). CASA bargaining unit members employed on or after the open enrollment period in May 2022, or as soon as practicable thereafter, shall be eligible to enroll in the Base Plan or the HMO Plan, and may elect to enroll in the PC Plan during the next open enrollment period after their date of hire. CASA bargaining unit members employed in a CASA bargaining unit position and enrolled in the PC 20/30/70% (w/ variations, in effect on September 1, 2021) in effect on July 1, 2013 (“PC Plan”) prior to the ratification of this

Agreement may choose to continue enrollment in the PC ~~20/30/70% (w/ variations, in effect on~~ ~~July 1, 2013)~~ Plan during the term of the Agreement~~, provided however, that such~~ . Employees choosing to enroll in a different plan may do so during the next open enrollment period.

Effective as soon as practicable following ratification, employees enrolled in the PC Plan shall be required to pay five (5) percent of the applicable total premium cost of the PC Plan for the tier of coverage selected (e.g. Single, Spouse, Family) ~~seventy-five (75%) percent of the differential~~ ~~in premium cost between the Base Plan and the then applicable PC 20/30/70% (w/ variations) Plan in addition to any other required employee contributions.~~

Employees who elect healthcare coverage shall be required to pay the following percentage of the then applicable total premium cost of the plan in which the employee is enrolled ~~Base Plan~~ for the tier of coverage elected (e.g. Single, Spouse, ~~Husband and Wife~~, Family): ~~effective July 1,~~ 2015, employees shall pay eight (8%) percent of the applicable total premium; effective as soon as practicable following ratification, n the first paycheck in September 2021 October 2017, employees who are enrolled in the Base Plan or the PC plan whose base salary is less than $80,000 $60,000 per year shall pay six (6%) five (5%) percent of the applicable total premium and employees whose base salary is $80,000 $60,000 or greater per year shall pay eight (8%) percent of the applicable total premium. Effective in the first paycheck in July 2023, employees who are enrolled in the Base Plan or the PC plan whose base salary is less than $80,000 per year shall pay eight (8%) percent of the applicable total premium and employees whose base salary is $80,000 or greater per year shall pay ten (10%) percent of the applicable total premium.

Effective in the first paycheck in July 2022, employees who elect to enroll in the HMO Plan shall pay three (3%) percent of the applicable total premium for the tier of coverage elected (e.g. Single, Spouse, Family). Effective in the first paycheck in July 2024, employees who elect to enroll in the HMO Plan shall pay five (5%) percent of the applicable total premium for the tier of coverage elected (e.g. Single, Spouse, Family).

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In addition, an employee whose spouse or domestic partner is employed and eligible for employer sponsored insurance shall pay a surcharge in the following amounts if the employee elects to receive medical coverage offered by the School District for their spouse or domestic partner: ~~forty ($40) dollars per pay; effective September 1, 2018, seventy-five ($75) dollars per~~ ~~pay; and effective as soon as practicable following ratification, forty ($40) dollars per pay 2020, one hundred ($100) dollars per pay.~~

Modify Article 7.4(f) as follows:

For employees entering the CASA bargaining unit on or after March 17, 2014, the value of a leave day for Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and forty-five ($245) dollars per day two hundred and forty ($240) dollars per day, the value of a leave day for Assistant Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and four ($204) ~~two hundred ($200)~~ dollars per day, and the value of a leave day for all other CASA bargaining unit members shall be one hundred and eighty-four ($184) ~~one hundred and eighty ($180)~~ dollars per day. ~~The rates set forth herein~~ ~~shall be increased by 2% effective September 1, 2020.~~

Effective on the date of ratification, the rates set forth herein shall be increased by 5% as follows:

The value of a leave day for Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and fifty-seven ($257) dollars per day, the value of a leave day for Assistant Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and fourteen ($214) dollars per day, and the value of a leave day for all other CASA bargaining unit members shall be one hundred and ninety-three ($193) dollars per day.

Effective September 1, 2023, the rates set forth herein shall be increased by 5% as follows:

The value of a leave day for Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and seventy ($270) dollars per day, the value of a leave day for Assistant Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and twenty-five ($225) dollars per day, and the value of a leave day for all other CASA bargaining unit members shall be two hundred and three ($203) dollars per day.

Effective September 1, 2024, the rates set forth herein shall be increased by 5% as follows:

The value of a leave day for Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and eighty-four ($284) dollars per day, the value of a leave day for Assistant Principals for the above purposes shall be two hundred and thirty-six ($236) dollars per day, and the value of a leave day for all other CASA bargaining unit members shall be two hundred and thirteen ($213) dollars per day.

Modify Article 7.6(b) as follows:

Effective July 1, 1998 the School District shall establish a Professional Growth Partnership. Effective September 1, 2015 the Professional Growth Partnership shall be funded annually by the School district in an amount equal to five hundred dollars ($500) per member of the CASA bargaining unit. Effective September 1, 2018 the Professional Growth Partnership shall be funded annually by the School District in an amount equal to six hundred dollars ($600) per member of the CASA bargaining unit. Such contributions to the Partnership shall be in four (4) equal installments.

On or around January 1, 2022, the School District shall provide a one-time lump sum payment of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) to the Professional Growth Partnership, to be used for purposes of the Partnership consistent with Section c herein, including professional development and the reimbursement of tuition costs for approved courses successfully completed.

Modify Article 7 New Section as follows:

As soon as practicable following ratification, Administrators shall be permitted to elect life insurance coverage under the School District’s Life Insurance Plan in the amount of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000).

School Climate Manager Masters Salary Schedule

Effective following ratification, School Climate Managers on the School Climate Manager BA schedule with an approved Masters degree shall be moved to the same step on the School Climate Manager MA salary schedule.

Communication

Modify Article 4.5(a) as follows:

Regular monthly meetings shall be held between a committee which shall consist of not more than seven (7) representatives of CASA, the Superintendent/CEO or his/her their designee, and appropriate members of the Superintendent’s/CEO’s staff, as he/she they deems necessary. Matters relating to the implementation of this Agreement and matters of School District policy and practice which are of concern to Administrators shall be subjects for discussion at such meetings. The Superintendent/CEO or his/her their designee may invite to such meetings other members of his/her their staff as they s/he sees fit.

During the term of this Agreement, the Parties agree that the meetings referenced herein shall occur at least quarterly and shall be scheduled by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation.

Delete Article 1.5(a) as follows:

{ Within thirty (30) days of ratification of the contract, the Parties shall establish a Joint Committee consisting of three (3) representatives designated respectively by the Superintendent and CASA President to discuss the CASA bargaining unit member discipline process. The Committee will review the current process and make written recommendations to the Superintendent regarding modifications to the current process. After meaningful consideration, including collaborative dialogue with the CASA President (or designee), the Superintendent will advise CASA within a reasonable amount of time in writing as to whether he/she shall adopt the recommendations. If the Superintendent adopts the recommendations in whole or in part, the revised process will accompany his/her letter. The Superintendent will determine the disciplinary process to be implemented and the Superintendent or his/her designee will provide any future modifications to the disciplinary process to CASA prior to implementation. CASA will be given a reasonable amount of time to review and comment prior to implementation. }

Delete Article 1.5(c) as follows:

{ Within ninety (90) days after ratification of this Agreement, the Parties agree to establish a Joint Committee consisting of three (3) representatives designated respectively by the Superintendent and CASA President to discuss alternatives to the current health insurance plan. This Joint Committee shall meet on a periodic basis, but in any event no later than once every six (6) months, to identify and review alternatives and make written recommendations to the Superintendent regarding such alternatives. To the extent that alternatives are adopted, they shall constitute a mid-term modification of the collective bargaining agreement and therefore shall be subject to CASA’s ratification process. }

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA WELCOMES ALL NEW & CURRENT CASA MEMBERS TO OUR NEXT 2021-22 IN-PERSON

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP END-of- YEAR GATHERING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST at 4:30 P.M.

NABISCO WARNING: NABISCO, INC. IS ATTEMPTING TO ELIMINATE 1,000 GOOD PAYING TEAMSTERS JOBS BY MOVING FOOD PRODUCTION TO MEXICO. CHECK YOUR LABELS AND PLEASE CONSIDER ONLY BUYING "MADE IN USA" NABISCO PRODUCTS! SAVE TEAMSTER BROTHERS & SISTERS JOBS!!!

OUR 2021-2022

MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PARTNERSHIP (PGP) FUND MEETINGS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM IN SPRING 2022

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ZOOM IN AND PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE PGP FUND MEETNG TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PGP FUND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEAR! HERE ARE THE MEETING DATES:

Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 5:30 New Members Only

Wednesday, My 11, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. PGP Meeting Number #1

Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. PGP Meeting Number#2

Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and 7;00 P.M. PGP meeting Number#3

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. PGP meeting Number#4

PLUS A DROP IN SESSION

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM. to 7:00 PM. PGP Drop in Session at our Teamsters Union Hall at 855 North Broad Street.

If you want to take advantage with the Drop In Session, please send an email to dramsey4270@gmail.com and dja7262@gmail.com

DEAR BROTHERS & SISTERS:
THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR PRESS CONFERENCES FOR PPE DONATIONS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNIONS 929 AND 107 AT PROCACCI BROTHERS ON SEPTEMBER 22ND AND ON "BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS: FROM THE HALLWAYS TO THE STREETS" ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, MODERATED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HELEN GYM.

OUR NEXT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502:CASA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP END-of-YEAR GATHERING WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 4:30 PM.

JOIN US WITH A CASA COLLEAGUE!

Senator Art Haywood Fights for Racial Justice!

SUPPORT Senator Art Haywood and CASA by highlighting and right-clicking below as we work to stamp out Campus Racism in PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE): http://www.senatorhaywood.com/antiracism#townhall

http://www.senatorhaywood.com/ask-art-facebook-live- ending-campus-racism

DRIVE is the Teamsters National Political Action Committee. Because of the extra funds sent to Pennsylvania, the International and PA Locals, including Teamsters Local 502:CASA, were able to elect Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice President. Plus, we elected two Democratic Senators in the state of Georgia. With the Senate at 50-50, we now had V.P. Harris as the tiebreaker. Then the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan was passed in the U.S. Congress by a 50-49 vote. Pennsylvania Education will now receive over $2 billion, with at least $900 million coming to SDP. DRIVE funds helped pave the way. Please click below for more information on the history of DRIVE.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

RICHARD GORDON, PRINCIPAL

OF PAUL ROBESON HIGH SCHOOL, & OUR OWN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA MEMBER, FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS 2021

PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD!!!

Richard Gordon: Meet the Integrity Icon

Highlight and click the link below for information on Brother Richard:

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/richard-gordon-integrity-icon-philadelphia

Dec 18, 2020 · Integrity Icons 2020: Meet Richard Gordon IV. The newly-named Principal of the Year thinks the key to turning around Philly schools comes down to human connection. His work at Robeson High School may prove him right.

Highlight and click the links below and read more about our Sister Shaquita:

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/integrity-icon-2020-meet-shaquita-a-smith/

Say hello to 2020 Integrity Icon Philadelphia winner Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for the School District of Philadelphia, Shaquita Smith. Committed to serving with purpose, Smith dedicates her time to working to ensure that her students have the greatest opportunities available to them.

As the Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Shaquita works tirelessly to bring social studies and civics to life for the city’s students of all ages through partnerships, innovative lessons, and support for teachers.

“Integrity means being stand-up all the time,” she says. “It means that you are the same person with one group that you are with another. Even if it’s not in your personal interest – you’re always going to do what’s right.”

Teamsters Local 502:CASA does not create the crisis and the chaos. CASA addresses it with "Good Leadership that Leads for the Good."

Retirement Corner: All Members: Please check you e-mail for very important Retirement Information:

March 15th @ 4:30 PM: Deadline for submitting Retirement / Resignation for 10 month & 12 month employee members to receive health benefits over the summer through August 31st.

July 1st: Deadline for 12 month employee members to retire on September 1st, and receive health benefits through September 30th.

GENERAL RULE: CASA Certificated Members must submit retirement / resignation papers at least 60 days before separation from service. RECOMMENDATION: Retire / Resign on the first working day of the month as your last day before retirement to receive health benefits for the balance of the month. You must actually work on that day, not take a Vacation or Personal Day.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA

SPONSORED A VERY SUCCESSFUL

"SILENT MARCH GASPING FOR

BREATH, JUSTICE, AND CHANGE"

ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020

TO HIGHLIGHT THE GREAT NEED FOR SOCIETAL CHANGE AFTER THE ATROCIOUS DEATHS OF GEORGE FLOYD, AHMAUD ARBERY, AND BREONNA TAYLOR. WE GATHERED AT THE CASA UNION HALL PARKING LOT AT 3:30 P.M. FOR A SILENT MARCH TO THE SDP EDUCATION CENTER AT 440 NORTH BROAD, FOLLOWED BY A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE STEPS OF 440. WE BROUGHT OUR PPE, WORE OUR MASKS, AND OBSERVED SOCIAL DISTANCING.

DR. COOPER GAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR JUSTICE AND CHANGE, FOCUSING ON THE CREATION OF AN SDP OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR

"SILENT MARCH GASPING FOR

BREATH, JUSTICE, AND CHANGE."

LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE REMOTE CLASSROOM THROUGH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502:CASA

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WISHING A HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL OF OUR TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA MEMBERS & FAMILIES!!

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR STRONG WORK ON BEHALF OF OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, FACULTIES, & STAFF.

SCHOOLS FULLY RE-OPEN: 08.31.2022

AS WE COURAGEOUSLY BATTLE

CO-VID 19, PLEASE REMAIN SAFE AND HEALTHY AS YOU CONTINUE TO WORK TO KEEP SDP GOING. PLEASE STAY SAFE, BOTH AT SCHOOL AND IN THE COMMUNITY!!

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LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE REMOTE CLASSROOM THROUGH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502:CASA

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Please take a moment and support us by completing the survey so that we can support you by preparing a workshop that meets your needs.

Please click on the link to fill out the survey:

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PGP FUND 2021-22

We have been working hard to preserve the longevity of the Professional Growth Partnership Fund. In the Shared Documents Tab is the agreement between the SDP and CASA. The deadline for submission of the 2021-22 PGP Application is June 30, 2022. The limit for reimbursement is $800.00.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS CLARIFICATION SECTION:

Avoid purchasing gadgets (i.e. apple watches; fit-bits, etc.)
Computers/IPADS/ hardware & software can only be purchased this year if not purchased within the last three years. SMART PHONES are on a separate three year cycle. The item must be paid for in-full. PHONE PLAN OR INSTALLMENT PLAN PURCHASES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PGP FUND REIMBURSEMENT.
Only the CASA Member can purchase the items. The last four digits of your credit card IN YOUR NAME must be on the receipt. Also, when submitting your PGP Fund application, include a copy of your credit card, with only the last four digits showing.
College / graduate school tuition is reimbursable, providing you were actively enrolled in the course during the period for which you are requesting reimbursement during the time period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Professional seminars / conferences are also reimbursable, providing the topic is connected to the main body of the work that you perform, and the event is for the current year 2021-22 only. STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE FROM THE PGP FUND, UNLESS THE LOAN PAYMENT IS FOR THE COURSE TAKEN DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR.

We will be happy to answer any questions. Please call the CASA Office at 215-236-7222 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily if your need further clarification.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS SCHOOL DISTRICT MONEY! PLEASE SPEND WISELY

Thank you for your cooperation.

In Solidarity,

Dr. Robin Cooper, President, Teamsters Local 502:CASA

RECOGNITION:

PDK AWARDS BANQUET @ COURTYARD MARRIOTT CITY LINE:

OCTOBER 20, 2022 @ 6:00 PM:

CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING SPECIAL PDK RECOGNITION AS A DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR FOR OUR OWN

PRESIDENT DR. ROBIN P. COOPER ! (2019)

THE GRIEVANCE FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS LIVE LINK :

https://www.cognitoforms.com/TeamstersLocal502/SchoolDistrictOfPhiladelphia

CONTACT DON ANTICOLI : DJA7262@GMAIL.COM OR 215-236-7222 WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS. ALSO SEE THE APPLICATION & FORMS PAGE FOR THE LIVE LINKS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & FORMS.

Having a work-related problem/conflict involving two CASA members? TRY CASA MEDIATION FIRST!

Call the CASA office for support @ 215-236-7222

CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES

TO ALL TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502 MEMBERS: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU UPDATE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION AT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA, SO YOU CAN RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER WITH IMPORTANT UNION INFORMATION, AS WELL AS UPDATES ON BENEFITS, ELECTIONS, JOB ACTIONS, AND UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS.

PLEASE PROVIDE UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION BY CALLING 215-236-7222 OR E-MAILING SECRETARY - TREASURER DR. DON ANTICOLI AT DJA7262@GMAIL.COM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS VERY IMPORTANT MATTER.

ATTENTION ALL 12 MONTH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA EMPLOYEES:

Vacation Time:
- Normal vacation accrual is 1.83 days per month, which equals 22 days per year.
- You may accrue up to 44 days in your vacation account. After 44 days, the accrual ceases. Best practice is to accrue no more than 40 days of vacation time, so that your vacation accrual is continuous.
- You may use vacation days throughout the year, except for school-based 12 month administrators during any PA State Assessment dates (Keystone and/or PSSA), unless approved by the Superintedent or designee.
- Vacation will not be unreasonably withheld.
PROTECT YOURSELF WITH EDUCATOR LIABILITY INSURANCE & LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE:

EDUCATOR LIABILITY INSURANCE (ELI) & LONG TERM CARE (LTC) INSURANCE are important pieces of security for protecting yourself. PLEASE SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE FOR IMPORTANT, PERTINENT INFORMATION ON ELI & THE SHARED DOCUMENTS PAGE FOR LTC INFORMATION AND A QUOTE REQUEST FORM.

TEAMSTERS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND: CALL 1 - 877 - 744 - 7550 AND SPEAK TO ERICA PARKEY AT AMERICAN LEGAL SERVICES FOR INFORMATION. SEE THE TLDF FILE IN THE SHARED DOCUMENTS SECTION FOR AN APPLICATION. CONTACT SECRETARY-TREASURER DR. DON ANTICOLI FOR INFORMATION AT DJA7262@GMAIL.COM.

MAY 1, 2022: PENNSYLVANIA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FINANCIAL INTERESTS FORM DUE. SHOULD BE DONE ONLINE AT: https://www.ethicsforms.pa.gov/forms/websfi

THEN SAVE A COPY, SUBMIT ONLINE, AND E-MAIL A COPY TO TALENT@philasd.org IN THE SDP TALENT OFFICE.

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No limitations such as hour or dollar caps on covered matters

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**This plan does not cover divorce (except a one-hour consultation), child custody, DUI or employment matters. Other exclusions apply, see the plan documents for more details.

* Group legal plans provided by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. In certain states, group legal plans are provided through insurance coverage underwritten by Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates, Warwick, RI. Some services not available in all states. Please see your plan description for details. MetLife^® is a registered trademark of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY. No service, including consultations, will be provided for: 1) employment-related matters, including company or statutory benefits and employment-related matters involving a labor union; 2) matters involving the employer, MetLife and affiliates and plan attorneys; 3) matters in which there is a conflict of interest between the employee and spouse or dependents in which case services are excluded for the spouse and dependents; 4) appeals and class actions; 5) farm and business matters, including rental issues when the participant is the landlord; 6) patent, trademark and copyright matters; 7) costs and fines; 8) frivolous or unethical matters; 9) matters for which an attorney-client relationship exists prior to the participant becoming eligible for plan benefits. For all other personal legal matters, an advice and consultation benefit is provided. Additional representation is also included for certain matters.

LEGAL SHIELD IS A 24/7 LEGAL PROTECTION PROGRAM. SEE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. CONTACT IS DR. JOE W. CONNOR AT 626-664-2958 OR JWCONNER@SBCGLOBAL.NET.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR SDP HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BEGIN ON MAY 1, 2022 AND WILL RUN UNTIL MAY 31, 2022. YOU MAY ADD OR CHANGE COVERAGES, INCLUDING PC 20/30/70, PC 320, OR THE NEW HMO OPTION. YOU CAN CHANGE, OR ADD DEPENDENTS AND BENEFICIARIES, AND/OR SIGN UP FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS SUCH AS LIFE INSURANCE, PET INSURANCE, OR LEGAL PROTECTION.

FROM NOVEMBER 1ST TO NOVEMBER 30TH, YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR FSA AMOUNTS FOR HEALTH SAVINGS, COMMUTER COSTS, DEPENDENT COVERAGE OR CHILD CARE, AND ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH WEBINARS,

ADD /SUBTRACT FAMILY MEMBERS. CONTACT SDP BENEFITS OFFICE AT 215-400-4630 OR BENEFITS@PHILASD.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

THE 2021 LINDBACK DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS:

PRINCIPALS COLLEEN BOWEN, PAULINE CHEUNG, LUKE HOSTETTER, KAREEM JOHNSON, SHAVONNE McMILLAN, LISA MESI, AND KAREEM THOMAS!!! WELL-DESERVED FOR ALL!!!!!

DWYONNE DAVIS-HARRIS, PHIL DELUCA AND DAN PEOU FOR ATTAINING THE MARTIN L. GLASSMAN COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AWARD AT THE SCHOOLMEN'S CLUB ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER ON DECEMBER 5TH, 2019!

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22!!

IBT PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER, AND INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION OCCURRED OCTOBER 4TH - N0VEMBER 15TH. THE NEW IBT GENERAL PRESIDENT IS SEAN O'BRIEN, AND THE NEW GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER IS FRED ZUCKERMAN.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JOINT COUNCIL 53 PRESIDENT WILLIAM HAMILTON WHO WON THE ELECTION AS EASTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT WITH THE MOST VOTES!

MAY 17, 2022: PA. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

SIGN UP FOR VOTE BY MAIL AT PA VOTER SERVICES.

SEE LINK BELOW:

https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsentee

Application/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin

FOR A PAPER COPY GO TO: https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/PADOS_mailInapplication.pdf

MAY 3, 2022: EID AL-FITR

MAY 17, 2022: PA PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

MAY 30, 2022: MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 15, 2022: LAST FACULTY DAY

JUNE 19,2022: HAPPY FATHERS' DAY & JUNETEENTH!!

JUNE 20, 2022: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!

JUNE 21, 2022: CASA END-of-YEAR GATHERING

JULY 4, 2022: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

4TH OF JULY!!

JULY 9,10, 2022: EID AL-ADHA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022: HAPPY LABOR DAY!!

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022: HAPPY ROSH HASHANAH!!

OCTOBER 5, 2022: YOM KIPPUR

OCTOBER 10, 2022: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE DAY

NOV. 8, 2022: GENERAL ELECTION DAY

NOV. 11, 2022: VETERANS' DAY

NOV. 24, 2022: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

DEC. 18 - DEC. 26, 2022: HAPPY HANUKKAH!!

DEC. 25, 2022: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

DEC. 26, 2022: CHRISTMAS OBSERVED

JAN. 01, 2023: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

JAN. 02, 2023: NEW YEAR'S DAY OBSERVED

JAN. 16, 2023: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

FEB. 20, 2023: PRESIDENTS' DAY

APRIL 7, 2023: GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL 9, 2023: HAPPY EASTER!!

APRIL 21, 2023: HAPPY EID AL-FITR!!

MAY 16, 2023: PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

MAY 29, 2023: MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 14, 2023: LAST FACULTY DAY

JUNE 19, 2023: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!!

OUR NEXT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 502: CASA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP END-of-YEAR GATHERING WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST at 4:30 PM. CHECK YOUR E-MAIL FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION. SIGN-UP AND ENCOURAGE A NEW CASA MEMBER TO REGISTER AND SIGN-UP!! BRING SOME REFESHMENTS TO SHARE!!!

SCHOOLS & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 24, 2021 TO JANUARY 2, 2022: WINTER BREAK

JANUARY 17, 2022: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

FEBRUARY 1, 2022: LUNAR NEW YEAR

FEBRUARY 21, 2022: PRESIDENTS' DAY

APRIL 15, 2022: GOOD FRIDAY

MAY 3, 2022: HAPPY EID-AL-FITR!

MAY 30, 2022: MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 20, 2022: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!

JULY 4, 2022: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

AUGUST 1-5, 2022: WELCOME BACK! FELS H.S. LEADERSHIP CONVENING FOR PRINCIPALS & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

AUGUST 8-19, 2022: SCHOOL RE-ORGANIZATION

AUGUST 23-26: FACULTY/STAFF RETURN TO SCHOOLS

AUGUST 29: PreK - Gr. 12 STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 5: HAPPY LABOR DAY!!

SEPTEMBER 16: FULL-DAY PD: STUDENTS STAY-AT-HOME

Richard Gordon: Meet the Integrity Icon

A Statement from Teamsters Local 502:Commonwealth Association of School Administrators' President Dr. Robin P. Cooper Regarding the Murder of George Floyd is attached: