Spring Issues Forums

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These are free breakfast meetings for JCAA members!

Register by clicking here to send an email to Mary Wagner or call her at (303) 982-6839 opt. 3. Please let us know which of the breakfasts you plan to attend.

Spring 2007 Issues Forums Meeting Dates - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

• South Area - Monday, April 9, 2007 - Meadows Golf Club - 6937 S. Simms St. (From Bowles, go south on Simms, past Coal Mine and look for the sign to turn right.)
• North Area - Monday, April 16, 2007 - Indian Tree Golf Club in Arvada -
  7555 Wadsworth Blvd (Turn east on 75th off Wadsworth Blvd into the club.)
• Central Area - Thursday, April 19, 2007 - Rolling Hills Country Club - 15707 W. 26th Avenue (From Youngfield and I-70, go west on 32nd to Kendrick St., follow Kendrick past the tennis courts to the Clubhouse.)

AGENDA: The discussion agenda for the spring breakfast meetings will be around the CSEA and JCEA contract issues. Representatives from Employee Relations will present some of the key issues administrators face in dealing with the contract language and help you understand your rights as the supervisor. The agenda allows time for Q&A and then participants will engage in table group discussions to share concerns and ideas for dealing with contract issues. Toward the end of the meeting during the Open Forum session, members can share any work-life concerns they would like the JCAA Board to address. 

JCAA / JCEA Joint BFR Proposal Accepted

JCAA officers and JCEA leadership developed and submitted a joint Budgeting for Results proposal. The proposal (submitted in a similar form last year by DLEA) called for 2 additional teacher work days at the beginning of the school year to be used for professional development. The Board of Education accepted the BFR proposal for 1 additional teacher work day. We are very pleased that the Board of Education recognizes the importance of professional development and reducing the amount of time teachers are away from their classrooms for meetings and workshops.

JCAA and JCEA leadership will be meeting later this month with Superintendent Stevenson to help define the parameters for that additional day of professional development for teachers.

JCAA Membership Dues Tax Deduction

Please remember that 14% of your membership dues are not deductible as a business expense because they are used for lobbying purposes. Please check with your tax advisor about taking a tax deduction for your dues.

JCAA Spring 2007 Leadership Development Seminars

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We're excited about our choice of offerings this spring!
Click here for the flier with more information and the registration form. You can still register for the last 3 workshops.

Seminar #104: April 13 - Healthy Budget Practices
Seminar #105: April 18 - Legal Issues Confronting School Administrators
Seminar #106: April 23 - Understanding Jeffco Schools Education Initiatives

Who should attend?

All of our workshops are open to anyone interested in attending. However, the workshops have been designed to meet the needs of unique workgroups:

• Central / Classified Managers and Prof/Tech: Seminar #101, 103, 104, 106
• School Administrators: Seminars #101, 102, 103, 104, 105
• JCAA Associate and Emeritus Members: You are welcome to attend any of the workshops of interest to you. Emeritus members will be particularly interested in attending Seminar #101 on Vital Aging.

Administrator Staff Development Fund

The funding for this program is depleted for the 2006-07 school year because the district budget has been drastically reduced over the last 4 years.

However, in case not all the allocated funding is used, we are accepting applications and placing them on a waiting list. The funds may be used for administrators to attend a professional development workshop or pay for college tuition. To apply, click here to download the form and send in your application by the next deadline date. The deadline dates for accepting applications are the last working day of every month while funds are still available.

These funds are not available for non-administrators, because they are district funds designated for administrator staff development. Similar funds for teachers and coaches are managed by the JCEA office.

If you were approved for funding this year and no longer plan to attend the conference, please let us know so we can pass those funds on to the next person on the waiting list.

Save These Dates! More information coming out soon!

JCAA Year End Celebration Event
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Arvada Center for the Arts
Save Lunch Time and the Afternoon

JCAA Motivational Event
Friday, July 27, 2007
Arvada Center for the Arts
Save Breakfast Time and the Morning

JCAA Scholarship Application Deadline is Friday

JCAA will award a $1000 scholarship to a graduating son or daughter of a JCAA general or emeritus member. The scholarship is provided through the generous support of JCAA members. The JCAA scholarship provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of our colleagues' children and to demonstrate our commitment to the future through continuing education.

Click here to download the scholarship application. The deadline date is April 6.

Spring Break Party a Success!

Members gathered for a fun "Spring Break Party" at Jillians on March 20. If you've never taken advantage of this member benefit, think about doing so next year. It truly is a fun and relaxed way to network with your peers. These socials are held two times each year. The next one will be this fall.

New JCAA Calendar System

Click here to check out the new JCAA calendar system. Did you know that if you use Outlook, you can click on an event and have the event downloaded to your personal calendar? You can also click on the location for directions. We feel this new calendar system will be a great benefit for our members.

JCAA Care, Concern, and Celebration Messages

As a service to our members, JCAA sends out Care, Concern, and Celebration messages to keep our colleagues connected and supported. We've had many positive comments about how much the membership appreciates hearing about their colleagues. If you have a concern or celebration or you know a colleague in need of support, please let Mary McNeil or Mary Wagner know. Please note that we always check with the person to make sure it's OK to send out the message, so that we honor his/her wishes. Thank you.

Serving Kids Clothing Program

Do you know a child in need of clothing or shoes? We can help!

JCAA and The Jefferson Foundation manage this charitable program, which provides near new clothing to Jeffco School Children in need and is cosponsored by JCAA, CSEA, JCEA, Jeffco PTA, JCU, and The Jefferson Foundation. If you know a child in need of clothing, please click here to learn how you can request clothing -- Serving Kids has our own web site. Check us out! Here is our web site address:

http://www.jcaajeffco.org/servingkids/

YMCA Benefit for Members
1 Week Guest Membership, Waive the $75 Joining Fee, and 10% Discount on Dues

To support our members in our Cornerstones of Wellness theme this year, JCAA has an agreement with the YMCA to provide 1 week free guest membership and other benefits. To request the certificate for a free pass, please click here to send an email to Mary Wagner or call her at (303) 982-6839 opt. 3.

Emeritus Membership Program News

• Spring 2007 Events: Please click here to download the flier for the spring events. Two options are still available:
  • 5 Wishes Video Presentation and Discussion
  • Spring Retired Members Networking Breakfast
• JCAA Pictorial Directory: If you are a full retired member and would like a copy of the JCAA Pictorial Directory, please call the JCAA office at (303) 982-6839, opt. 3 or email Mary Wagner by clicking here.
• JCAA Emeritus Directory: A copy of the Emeritus Directory is a benefit for retired members. An updated copy of the directory was emailed this week to retired members.

Are You Retiring this Year? Please let us know!

Please let the JCAA office know if you are retiring this year by clicking here to send an email to Mary Wagner or call her at (303) 982-6839 opt. 3.

JCAA would like to recognize all retirees for your service to Jeffco and our association at our Year End Event celebration on June 6.

Good News Breakfast - April 24

JCAA is a sponsor for the Good News Breakfast and a member of the planning coalition. The 15th Annual Good News Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday April 24, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from 6:59 a.m. to 8:29 a.m. The cost is $12. This year the Good News Breakfast Coalition will recognize for-profit businesses that demonstrate a sustained commitment to Build Better Communities. The community is invited, but space is limited to approximately 500.

Click here to download the registration form.

Jared Polis Foundation Teacher Award - Deadline April 5

Those nominated and chosen for this award will receive $1000 individually and their schools will also receive a $1000 operating grant with no requirements attached. The deadline for receiving applications electronically is April 5. Nomination information is posted on the http://www.jaredpolisfoundation.org/keyprograms/teacher-recognition-awards website.

The Jefferson Foundation - 240 Union Fundraiser

Reserve your table now at 240 Union for Wednesday, April 18, as the popular Lakewood eatery raises money for The Jefferson Foundation. Twenty-five percent of the lunch and dinner food receipts will provide funding for the Foundation’s programs.

"Michael Coughlin and the 240 Union Restaurant are generous participants in the Jeffco community. They continue to support The Jefferson Foundation and many other non-profits," said Mona Sandoval, Executive Director. "This is a popular event. I encourage everyone to call early for reservations." Featuring contemporary American cuisine, 240 Union offers multiple menu items that have been known to delight not only the taste buds, but bring playfulness to the dining experience. For reservations call: 303-989-3562.

For more information about The Jefferson Foundation contact Anton Delgado at 303-982-2212 www.jeffersonfoundation.org

Colorado Principals' Center Workshops

JCAA helps inform you about professional development offerings from local associations.

Leadership Salon Series: Spring 2007 http://www.coloradoprincipalscenter.org/Salon.html

Leadership Book Discussion Series: Spring 2007http://www.coloradoprincipalscenter.org/Book%20Series.html

For more information about the Colorado Principals' Center, please contact:
Frank A. Bingham, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Colorado Principals' Center
Ph. 303-556-2190
Fax  303-556-4479
www.ColoradoPrincipalsCenter.org