Representing Teachers and School Employees in Northwest Louisiana
Red River United President Jackie Lansdale is making the case for new Bossier Parish millages to pay for teacher and school support employee raises.
On Wednesday, Lansdale talked to KEEL radio’s Robert J. Wright and Erin McCarty about the raises — $7,200 for teachers and $3,000 for support employees — explaining how higher pay helps improve students’ success in school and life and how the raises could support one of the fastest-growing communities in Louisiana.
Bossier voters have a chance to help Bossier Parish public schools get an “A” grade! Locally funded school empoyee raises — $7,200 for teachers and $3,000 for support workers — are up for a vote May 4. Early voting is April 20 and April 22-27. The Bossier Education Coalition is planning three early voting drives so teachers can show the community why these raises matter. Join them and make your voice heard!
Caddo Parish voters have a chance to ensure the safety and comfort of students and employees for years to come! Get the facts about the 2019 millage election in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwr8vOGwH5U
Early voting is April 20 and April 22-27 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Office, 525 Marshall St., Suite 103, in downtown Shreveport. Don’t be left out! Make your voice heard!
It’s time to choose your Red River United leaders!
In accordance with the Red River United Constitution, the RRU Election/Nomination Committee met and established the following rules:
NOMINATIONS
Each of the three Federations, Caddo, Bossier and Red River Parish, will elect the following seven offices per Federation.
President
Ex. Vice President
Vice President of Certified
Vice President of Classified
Secretary
Treasurer
Retiree
All members of the three federations and members at large will collectively elect:
RRU President (may not serve on the executive board of any of the three Federations)
RRU Executive Vice President
RRU Secretary/Treasurer
ELECTION
Newly elected officers of each Federation and the RRU will begin serving on July 1, 2019 for three years.
Bossier City firefighters are standing with Bossier Parish teachers and school support employees on new taxes to support school employee raises.
The Bossier City Fire Fighters Association has voted to support the property tax increases that would provide the raises and help the school system put more high-tech equipment in the hands of students, according to association President Matt Lauterbach.
On May 4, Bossier Parish residents will vote on a 22.94-mill property tax to fund the raises — $3,000 for support employees and $7,200 for teachers. A 3.22-million tax for technology improvements is also on the ballot.
It’s not too late to register in this critical election! Go online to the Secretary of State’s Geaux Vote website and sign up to vote.
Early voting is April 20-27 (except Sunday, Apr. 21) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Registrar of Voters offices in Bossier Parish.
On May 4, you have a chance to help public education — so register to vote NOW if you aren’t already registered. Voters in Bossier and Caddo parishes have a chance to reinvest in our children through bond and tax proposals that will support school and community improvement. Don’t miss a chance to make YOUR voice heard!
YOU can help Bossier Parish recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and support employees. Bossier is asking residents to approve a 22.94-mill tax increase to fund raises — $3,000 for support employees and 7,200 for teachers — and a 3.22-mill tax to improve technology so students can be prepared for high-tech careers.
YOU can help Caddo Parish provide a safer, more comfortable learning environment WITHOUT RAISING TAXES. Caddo is asking voters to approve $88.3 million in bonds to increase campus security; replace failing heating and air conditioning systems around the district; and buy new buses to replace an aging fleet that puts students and employees at risk when buses break down. Existing millages will cover the bond repayment.
EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
April 3 is the voter registration deadline for the May 4 elections.
Early voting is April 20-27 (except Sunday, Apr. 21) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Registrar of Voters offices in Bossier and Caddo.
Proposed teacher and support staff pay raises are headed to the Legislature.
This morning, BESE members unanimously approved the proposal — $1,000 for teachers and $500 for support employees – in roll-call vote designed to show unwavering support for the raises.
Gov. John Bel Edwards calls the proposal “a good faith down payment” on a plan to bring Louisiana’s teacher pay in line with the Southern regional average for teacher salaries. Regional and national average teacher salaries are more than $1,000 higher than Louisiana’s average pay.
Edwards has said the raises are his number one priority going into the 2019 legislative session.Tuesday, he urged members of BESE’s Administration and Finance Committee to approve the raises and the per-pupil funding increased needed to cover the cost.
Today, BESE also approved a request to increase MFP by 1.375 percent this year to fund those raises and provide more money for classroom materials and supplies. Louisiana hasn’t put any additional money into the per-pupil funding formula since 2009, says Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Larry Carter.
We already know there’s opposition to these raises! Tell us how you can help us get them passed: https://goo.gl/forms/
Who: Red River United members
What: membership meeting
Where: Red River United- 1726 Line Ave.
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Why: elections, bonds, and pay raises
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer/Pledge
3. Secretary/Treasurer Report
4. 2019 – 2022 RRU Election- Nomination/Election Committee Approval
5. State Pay Raise Update
6. Caddo and Bossier Bond Initiatives Update
7. Staff Reports
8. President’s Report
9. Q and A.
10. Adjournment
Red River United has been visiting Bossier Parish Schools to present facts relating to the upcoming millage proposal.
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CADDO
The Red River United resolves to continue to advocate through the district and the court system to ensure NO EDUCATOR is penalized by the VALUE-ADDED MODEL.
The Red River United resolves to continue to advocate through the district and the courts to ensure all educators receive their STIPENDS/INCENTIVE PAY as outlined in the agreement between Caddo and the Louisiana Department of Education.
BOSSIER
The Red River United resolves to work for the SOMETHING BIG coming to Bossier employees this spring. We will be at the January 10th and January 17th BPSB MEETINGS. BOSSIER MEMBERS shall resolve to be there, too!!!
RED RIVER PARISH
The Red River United resolves to ensure the commitments made by Red River Parish School Board Members on DUTY-FREE LUNCH and the OPTION ON TWICE-MONTHLY PAY become policy.
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