Dayna Inouye, Angie Choi worked at Dole Middle School; Cameron Inouye-Ng teaches at Makalapa Elementary
Angie Choi, a school counselor at Dole Middle School, submitted testimony to the Board of Education Wednesday asking them on behalf of her late sister to assure that educators can telework during the pandemic.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 / Number of views (7381)
HSTA Board of Directors supports 100-percent distance learning through at least first semester
In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures in response to COVID-19.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 / Number of views (2847)
Push for 100% distance learning, telework, and health guidance
We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools where all teachers are being unilaterally denied telework when requested, and conditions in classrooms with in-person instruction, particularly those involving special education and fully self-contained educators.
Monday, September 14, 2020 / Number of views (904)
An office employee has died and others from the school are quarantined
Dole Middle School’s principal notified employees about the death via email shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) has refused to approve telework for any Dole teachers, despite the fact that many of them have no students in their classes.
Friday, September 11, 2020 / Number of views (2312)
Increases negotiated three years ago, funded two years ago
Hawaii public school teachers are scheduled to receive negotiated pay increases this fall. Effective the first day of the second quarter, educators will receive a 3.5 percent across-the-board pay raise, which will show up in their paychecks starting Nov. 5.
Friday, September 11, 2020 / Number of views (2399)
The union’s prohibited practice complaint is on hold
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to report a positive development in our prohibited practice complaint regarding the state’s refusal to bargain over rapidly changing coronavirus threats to our members.
Friday, September 11, 2020 / Number of views (3244)
Series designed to help members master the ins and outs of distance learning
Join NEA Teacher Quality in a series of webinars designed to help you master the ins and outs of distance learning.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 / Number of views (1196)
Share your stories, concerns with HSTA officers in live virtual event Thursday
HSTA’s officers want to hear about front-line teachers’ school reopening concerns in a virtual listening session on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Friday, September 4, 2020 / Number of views (787)
Members have asked how to file workplace safety complaints
If your individual situation or school has specific circumstances in which there is an unsafe, or unhealthful condition, you have the right as an employee to file a confidential complaint with HIOSH and ask for an inspection.
Friday, September 4, 2020 / Number of views (601)
Union’s prohibited practice complaint will be heard later this month
The Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB) this week denied the state’s motion to dismiss the HSTA's prohibited practice complaint about the state refusing to bargain with HSTA over rapidly changing coronavirus threats to its members.
Friday, September 4, 2020 / Number of views (1863)