First, the Board of Education voted 9-0 in favor or ratifying (accepting) the Negotiated Agreement between TAAAC and AACPS for this school year 2020-2021. This contract goes into effect immediately. The step increases for those eligible should be applied to the January 13 paycheck for 12-month employees and the February 10 paycheck for 10-month employees.…
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Announcement of Opening for the Position of Executive Director
The Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC) is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. BACKGROUND TAAAC represents 6,200 dues paying, pre-K- 12 teachers and other professionals in the Anne Arundel County School system. The TAAAC office is located in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County, which encompasses rural, suburban and urban communities.…
Read MoreSTRAW BALLOTS
Ratification materials for the Tentative Agreement reached between TAAAC and the Board of Education were distributed at TAAAC’s May 8th Representative Assembly (RA). The packets included settlement summaries, ballots, a tally sheet, and instructions to Association Representatives. AR’s were asked to hold a meeting to present the Agreement, handout and collect the ballots, tally them,…
Read MoreRatification / Dates of Changes / Convention / "Apple" Graphic Use
Board of Education Ratifies Renegotiated Agreement On September 26, 2018, the Board of Education unanimously voted to ratify the renegotiated fiscal year 2019 salary and wage settlement with TAAAC. The renegotiations were made necessary by a $6.1 million cut made from the Board’s compensation request by the County Executive. The original Agreement consisted of a…
Read MoreRepresentative Assembly Ratifies Negotiated Agreement on Salaries and Wages
The Representative Assembly voted to accept the proposed agreement on salaries and wages at the September 12 meeting. This would include: a 2.1941% COLA across the board increase. a one step increase for eligible Unit 1 employees, effective January 2, 2019 for 12 month employees and February 13, 2019 for 10 month employees. an increase…
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Fiscal Year 2019 Settlement Summary
On April 19, 2018, TAAAC and the Board reached a Tentative Agreement for Fiscal Year 2019. On May 1, 2018, the County Executive cut the Board’s compensation request by $6.1 million. The County Council could not restore the 6.1 million and the parties were forced into renegotiations in accordance with Maryland law*. Below, you will…
Read MoreGood News from the Bargaining Table
Yesterday, April 19, 2018, TAAAC and the Board reached a Tentative Agreement for Fiscal Year 2019. Below, you will find a bulleted summary highlighting the modifications to the current agreement. Except for items identified by asterisk (*) or (**), the effective date of the Agreement is July 1, 2018. Salaries and Wages One full step increase…
Read MoreFalse Claims by County Govt. Education Officer
Yesterday, many TAAAC members received an email from the County Executive’s Education Officer, Amalie Brandenburg. Recipients should be aware that statements made by Ms. Brandenburg are not always consistent with fact. Those that have been paying attention for a few years will remember her murdering an explanation of the teacher pension system, later to be…
Read MoreCounty Executive Budget Meetings
The AACPS school budget is now in hands of the County Executive . The first engagement with the County Executive is tonight at Meade Middle School from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. The meeting is set up similar to a job fair. Heads of departments will be on hand to answer questions, not only on the school…
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One week from today, Virginia voters will have the first chance to send a message about the state of our politics. Virginians can vote FOR Ralph Northam and send a message about strong public schools, job creation and health care. They can also re-elect a strong Attorney General and begin to clawback seats in their…
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