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A letter to our school community from Sarah Braff, SMMCTA President (February 10th, 2021)
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SMMCTA is opposed to the current proposal regarding Malibu Unification.

Malibu Unification Documents (This includes correspondence between attorney's, SMMCTA's position opposing the current proposal for separation, letters in support and against the separation. (Both the ACLU and the NAACP do NOT support the unification as proposed).


Educators Announce Plan for Safe Return to Schools

CDC's Indicators for Dynamic Decision Making for Public Schools. ​
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State Council Delegates Shelly Ehrke's & Liz Cowgill report on the CTA State Council - click on the picture to be directed to the link. (Thanks Shelly, for putting this together)! 

SMMUSD COVID-19 and Dashboard 

Please click here to update your personal email information.

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LA COUNTY COVID
​ EDUCATION TOOLKIT ​

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We are YOUR UNION and we encourage all employees to become union members. For our certificated educators - we urge you to become a member of SMMCTA because we know we are at our strongest when we work together. While we all have a passion for education, our profession should not be viewed as low paid martyrdom. We believe in a strong voice at the bargaining table to negotiate for wages, benefits and working conditions for everyone.  In response to the SCOTUS ruling for the plaintiff in Janus v. AFSCME, members and fair-share payers at public sector unions across California and the nation are inundated with misleading and false propaganda regarding union responsibilities – this includes letters and emails that resemble correspondence from the State CTA and NEA offices.  Do not believe this fake hyperbole.

 This decision is about taking away our freedom and power to stand together in negotiation. Kagen’s dissent is powerful and clear, never more so than in this statement.  “The First Amendment was meant for better things. It was meant not to undermine but to protect democratic governance—including over the role of public-sector unions.”  Your SMMCTA Officers, Executive Board and our Bargaining Committee will continue the hard work of this summer to continue addressing ALL the issues effecting our members at work with regards to distance learning and possible reopening of schools. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM.

please clink on the link for the following
SMMCTA Calendar for Rep and EBoard Meetings 2020-2021
​SMMUSD-SMMCTA CONTRACT FINAL 2018-2021
BY-LAWS for SMMCTA 
SMMUSD District Calender for 2020-2021​
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.

Daily COVID-19  updates for the LA County Department of Public Health

Reopening protocols for LA County Schools K - 12

The California Department of Education Guidance and Resources for Public School K-12 for Distance Learning.

Click here for a letter from SMMCTA regarding possible K - 2 Waiver
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Thanks to Claudia Bautista who created this impactful world cloud using all the words from question 10 from our member survey.
Click here to view the Agreement for the 2020-2021 Bargaining Agreement between SMMCTA and SMMUSD

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       Read our summer updates!
Volume 3
Volume 2
Volume 1

Click here to view the Memo of Understanding (MOU) between SMMUSD and SMMCTA Spring 2020

Click here to view our survey results from the SMMCTA June 2020 Survey

Click here to view a letter from SMMCTA President Braff  03.26.2020
CTA Guide to COVID-19 Leave Accommodation
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Download the Employee Rights PDF here.

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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. 

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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.

Contact Information

PHONE: 310‐829‐5438 (for a speedy reply, please email us)
EMAIL: smmctamembers@smmcta.com
OUR MISSION:
The Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) represents the employee groups: Child Development Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, K-12 Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Counselors, Librarians, Adult Education Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Nurses and other non administrative positions within the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School Districts.
SITE DESIGN BY CECILY BREEDING CREATIVE      COPYRIGHT 2014 SANTA MONICA MALIBU CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION