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Garden Grove Education Association
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President: Bridget HoldermanN, Electronic AdNotes – Mar 15, 2024
12912 Brookhurst St, #360, Garden Grove (714) 638-7480 www.ggea.org
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GGEA MISSION STATEMENT
GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve.

GGEA 2023-2024 GOALS
Engage membership through internal organizing to build a stronger union.

 
   
 

March 18 - March 22
The GGEA Office will be closed during Spring Recess. The office will re-open 8:00am Monday, March 25
Hope Everyone Enjoys Their Well-Deserved Break!

 
   
   
 

Human Rights Committee
Topic: GGEA Human Rights
Time: March 25, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://ggusd-us.zoom.us/j/97480483685?pwd=Qi8yajV4V2RwZ2xtUlhUMXJjcERuUT09

  • Meeting ID: 974 8048 3685
  • Passcode: GGEAHR
 
   
 

Negotiations Update for 2023/24
3/14/2024

 
 

The GGEA bargaining team met with the District 3/14/24 at the GGEA office.

GGEA and GGUSD discussed the following:

  • Wages
  • Special Education MOU Caseload/Class Size Cap for M/M and M/S Teachers
  • MM/SPED Inclusion in the General Education classroom

Agreements Reached:

  • Special Education Side Letter
  • 7-12 Lunch Supervision Compensation
  • TK/SPED Co-Teach Classes

Our next bargaining session is April 5, 2024.

Your GGEA team includes: Tamra Wood (Chair), Sarah Held, Arquilla Howard, Joe Miller, Theo Vo, and Paul Kim (Executive Director).

 
   
 

The OSCC Equity Team and REAC are sponsoring a Field Trip to the Japanese American National Museum, including a tour of Little Tokyo, on April 27. See the flyer below for details. To RSVP use the QR code to access the google form.

If the QR code doesn't work, please email Magdalena Villalba.

 
   
   
 

Important, as an example a member with hire date of 8/10/23 must apply on or before 5/6/24 or a Medical Health Statement would be required and is subject to acceptance by The Standard, based on their health history. 

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

We are required to renew our teaching credential every 5 years. You can renew early, click here - ctc.ca.gov

 
   
 

Please click on the link below or the picture to access information from CTA member benefits regarding student loan forgiveness programs - Student Loan Forgiveness

 
   
   
   
   
 

For those of you that may be working on your taxes: we received checks August through November, the check for our pay period ending December 31, was received January 3, 2024. The totals below are correct, but the months for the 23/24 school year are incorrect. As recommended, please review your own paystubs and records for the most accurate information. Thank You.

 
   
   
   
 

The communications committee is looking for new members. Currently we are in need of a Chairperson, plus a minimum of 3 additional members.

The communications committee puts out the ADVOCATE bimonthly and also oversees our FaceBook page. Although new and fresh ideas on how we can communicate more effectively with our members is appreciated.

Anyone interested in joining the communications committee please email president@ggea.org.

Thank You!

 
   
   
   
 

Whether you are at the beginning, middle, or near the end of your career it's a good idea to attend a retirement workshop. There are still 2 online workshops available this year. Click on the link below to sign up for a date. If you are nearing retirement and have not set up an appointment with a CalSTRS planning consultant, then I highly recommend that you do this sooner rather than later.

Retirement Workshops for 2023/2024

 
   
  Know a GGEA member who volunteers their time and energy to benefit the school community or the community at large? GGEA wants to recognize our members who go above and beyond to serve students, parents, and/or colleagues. Submission form available on the GGEA Human Rights Committee webpage. A pdf form is also available for download (Click on the flyer below).  
   
   
   
   
 
 
 

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Together Everyone Achieves More
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Contact Information:
GGEA President: Bridget Holdermann
phone: 714-638-7480
fax: 714-638-9167
email: President, Bridget Holderman– president@ggea.org
    Executive Director, Paul Kim – exec@ggea.org
    Associate Staff, Jenny Gonzalez – jennyg@ggea.org
    website: www.ggea.org
 
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Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."

Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."

Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."

Our Mission Statement:
"GGEA is an association of educators who advocate for the well-being of our membership and the students we serve."