The SMMCTA President, the executive board and our bargaining committee is busy working this summer. There are multiple committee convened to address ALL the working issues effecting our members with regards to distance learning and possible reopening of schools, while following all health and public education regulations from our county and state.
Click here to read our bargaining updates as of July 31st.
Click here to read our bargaining updates as of July 31st.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a "STAY AT HOME" order (except for essential needs) for all of California. We urge everyone to limit their exposure. Please leave your house as little as possible, if at all and always wear a mask. See daily updates for the State of California here.
Reopening protocols for LA County Schools K - 12
The California Department of Education Guidance and Resources for Public School K-12 for Distance Learning.
Reopening protocols for LA County Schools K - 12
The California Department of Education Guidance and Resources for Public School K-12 for Distance Learning.
Welcome to the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association.
The executive board, site representatives and current colleagues in the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association invite you to join and become involved in our united efforts to secure the future of public education, improve the conditions of teaching and learning, and to protect and promote the security of our members. SMMCTA is the exclusive bargaining agent for all certificated non-supervisory employees in our district and you are entitled to Association representation in matters related to your employment. We remain strong if we remain together, both at the local level, through our state CTA representation and with the NEA.
"The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society."
READ Peter Greene's article in Forbes on "Why Do Teachers Join The Union" for an articulate and thoughtful response on why teachers unions are necessary beyond the battle for salaries.
"The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society."
READ Peter Greene's article in Forbes on "Why Do Teachers Join The Union" for an articulate and thoughtful response on why teachers unions are necessary beyond the battle for salaries.
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SMMUSD-SMMCTA CONTRACT FINAL
BY-LAWS for SMMCTA
SMMUSD District Calender for 2020-2021
SMMUSD-SMMCTA CONTRACT FINAL
BY-LAWS for SMMCTA
SMMUSD District Calender for 2020-2021
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The Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association represents the employee groups: Child Development Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, K-12 Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, Counselors, Librarians, Adult Education Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Nurses and other non administrative positions within the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District.
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Our Goals
- Represent our members in all matters related to employment conditions and employer-employee relations, including but not limited to wages, hours and other terms of employment.
- Form a representative body capable of developing group opinion on professional matters and to speak with authority for teachers.
- Promote the professional development of our members.
- Advocate for high quality public educational opportunities for all children.
- Advocate for adequate school funding from the state, federal and local governments.
- Provide an opportunity for continuous study and action on problems for the profession.
- Provide a means of representation for its ethnic/minority members.
- Promote professional attitudes and ethical conduct among members.
- Encourage cooperation and communication between the profession and community.