District U46 Education Assistants

We've established www.dueaknow.com to keep our membership informed. No more waiting for flyers and newsletters! We will be updating the site regularly, so check it anytime.

Welcome to the 2009-2010 second semester! We are in a turbulent time. Our federal, state, and local school district is all short funds. Rumors are flying! Concerns are real. The DUEA Board intends to keep membership up to date on information we receive from the district. We ask for your patience and cooperation as we finish this year and prepare for August 2010.

DUEAKNOW.com will be posting current information and answers to frequently asked questions. Please check the website often and become familiar with it.

She is anticipating returning sometime mid-April. Please send ALL QUESTIONS to Eileen Ochoa via school e mail. It will be easier to process/record them if one person is collecting all the questions. Eileen will also carry the DUEA phone and can be contacted through that number (847-650-4085).

Your building rep will be sent information periodically for you. You should be checking with her/him often for any news updates. If you do not know your BR, e mail Kathy Kaminski via school mail and let her know your school and name and she will e mail your representative’s name back to you.

Coursewear is/will be offering classes for us. Unless stated specifically otherwise, all courses are available to DUEA members. Remember to print a copy of the DUEA confirmation of completion of class form available on the website. Take this form to the class and get it signed by the instructor. Then, make a copy for yourself, and send the form to Lisa Jensen in Human Resources. She will process the form.

Our candy/cookie sale to benefit the NEA Children’s Fund, went very well. We had 25 schools participate. Our profit after the cost of the items was $628.00. This was a great success for our first try. We thank all members who helped sell the items and produced a great profit! We do not have the results of the shop and share recently held at Jewel. We will let you know in one of the next newsletters.

The Region, made up of 4 U-46 support locals, has proposed a Board of Education Communication Committee. The groups would consist of one person from each local, and one board member. Meetings for coffee or lunch would be arranged and a common topic would be discussed with each board member by each group. They will meet a couple times a year to start. Sounds like something you would like to get involved in? Applications are available on the DUEAKNOW.com website and through Dave Neal at the IEA Office (847-428-7640). It is a great way to get to know school board members and share information and ideas. Please consider putting in an application and get to know your school board members!

Building Reps have received a draft of the new seniority lists. Please be sure you are on the correct list and your start date is correct. Any changes or corrections should be e mailed to Jeanne Steinway in HR, as well as Eileen Ochoa.

Time and Labor (Payroll) is watching paid work time extremely closely. Please be sure you are swiping in and out within your assigned time. You can not work extra time without prior approval from your principal or supervisor. Working extra time without approval can lead to disciplinary action. However, please do not work for free, and never remove time from Time and Labor for hours you actually worked.

DUEA now has t-shirts and polo shirts. Every Wednesday we would like you to wear the DUEA wear to show support for DUEA. Please contact www.eileenochoa.u-46.org to order one today.

Has your name, address or phone number changed in the last couple of years?? We need to update the DUEA records.

HR is looking for paraeducator subs. If you know of anyone who has 30 college credit hours or has passed the ETS test and doesn't want a full time job but would like to work on their schedule, have them contact HR.

Welcome to DUEA Know!