BEA negotiators and silent representatives met with the Belmont School Committee team to respond to initial proposals and discuss Belmont's finances. Kudos to Lindsey and Trish for their overview and analysis of funds Belmont could allocate to support the BPS. Belmont Finances Information … [Read more...]
Caring Groups – Aging Parents & Children with Disabilities
The Arlington Education Association is organizing a caring for aging loved ones group and with four biweekly sessions in November and December. In January, the plan is for this group to shift to a monthly meeting and for the group for those with children with disabilities (of any age) to … [Read more...]
Gloucester, Marblehead, and Beverly Solidarity
North Shore solidarity rally for educators from Gloucester, Marblehead, and Beverly. They would rather be teaching but know you can’t put students first when you put educators last. Harris Field solitary picket at the Belmont-Beverly football game. We support Beverly, Gloucester, and … [Read more...]
Locals Confronting Racims
Locals Confront Racism goal is to take action to combat racism through courageous conversations, strong support networks, and implementing strategic changes to dismantle systems of oppression in our schools, unions, and community. Denise and Jennipher facilitated our first discussion of this year’s … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment – Flexible Spending 11/4-12/2
OPEN ENROLLMENT SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS November 4, 2024 – December 2, 2024 The Town will hold an open enrollment for Section 125 Flexible Spending Plans (FSA) from November 4 th , 2024 to December 2 nd , 2024. Section 125 Plans allow benefits eligible employees to contribute pre-tax … [Read more...]