NEA Topeka

NEA-Topeka is the local education association representing staff in Topeka Public Schools.

12/02/2023
12/01/2023

Time accrual for the January 2nd flex day begins today, December 1st!

11/20/2023

Join us for a Behavior Basics PD taught by member, Brenda Blackman.
This event is open to all USD 501 staff. Scan the QR code to sign up!

11/14/2023

Calling all high school staff!
Spread the word about the Student Expression Campaign! Entries are due February 1st at 5pm.

Photos from Topeka Public Schools's post 11/13/2023

Nominate an Educator!

11/08/2023

Don't forget to take a few minutes to complete this survey before November 22nd!

[SOLVING THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE] Please take a look at the announcement below. In collaboration with KNEA, USAKS, KASB, and others, researchers at Emporia State University are working hard to discover the conditions impacting teacher recruitment and retention. If you are an educator, we desperately need your input. Please consider spending about 10-15 mins. to take this important survey and share it with your colleagues.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/ESU_Survey

11/03/2023

5 things to remember when handling challenging behaviors in classrooms.
The days are getting shorter and we're seeing less sunshine. Hang in there!

11/01/2023

Tonight you can meet your School Board Candidates at Topeka High!

Today, Topeka Public Schools is hosting a meet and greet for students, families, and community members to learn more about all of the candidates running for the Board of Education. The meet and greet will be held at Topeka High School from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. Come meet the candidates!

10/31/2023

Here's a little funny for your Halloween.
Did you dress up? Did your children dress up? Drop a photo in the comments below and we'll choose 1 random winner to receive a prize!

10/26/2023

It's Vote Early Day - a civic holiday to help voters know when, where, and how to vote early. Find your early voting location by visiting: vote.org/polling-place-locator/

10/25/2023

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10/23/2023

Sign up to receive NEA Today electronically and be entered into a drawing for some NEA gear!
*Must sign up before November 15th to be entered*

10/18/2023

[SOLVING THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE] Please take a look at the announcement below. In collaboration with KNEA, USAKS, KASB, and others, researchers at Emporia State University are working hard to discover the conditions impacting teacher recruitment and retention. If you are an educator, we desperately need your input. Please consider spending about 10-15 mins. to take this important survey and share it with your colleagues.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/ESU_Survey

10/18/2023

Issues of NEA Today hit mailboxes this week. Make sure you're taking advantage of this resource. Didn't get yours? Scan the QR code to check it out online!

10/16/2023

You have until the end of the month to apply for a UBenefit grant. Enter for yours today!

10/06/2023

If you are not working Monday, October 9th you must turn in your timesheet showing 8 hours worked beyond the duty day before you leave today!

The first flex day of the school year is October 9th. Accrual begins Monday, September 25th!

09/28/2023

Contracts have begun arriving in buildings. Please review your contract for accuracy, sign one copy and return it, and keep a copy for your records.
Questions? Email [email protected]

09/27/2023

Pre-Retirement Seminar Registration: https://www.jotform.com/form/232626136560150

09/24/2023

The first flex day of the school year is October 9th. Accrual begins Monday, September 25th!

09/11/2023

All certified staff should be completing a self-assessment and developing their professional goals for the year. These are due by the end of the month!

08/28/2023

We are pleased to announce that the Bargaining Unit has ratified the proposed changes to the 23-24 Professional Negotiated Agreement!
Those changes now head to the TPS Board of Education for their ratification.
We have also ratified the MOUs for increased pay for After-School Tutoring and Summer School. Those MOUs will be signed soon.
Thanks to our Negotiations Team:
Brenda Blackman - Lead Negotiator
Jason Allen
Nancy Armstrong
Kalena Tannahill
Angie Neuroth
Gary Livingston

08/23/2023

“Hey, we should have a discount for students and faculty.”

“True. Why not just all students and teachers in Topeka?”

“True.”

Bring in a valid ID and save some monies. Gonna be a great year, y’all!

08/21/2023

A message from Dr. Anderson regarding this week and the weather:

Please encourage your staff and students to dress cool. Shorts and professional loose attire and loose fitting shoes and sandals can be worn by staff.

08/21/2023

This year Topeka Public Schools has placed 3 no school pending inclement weather days on the academic calendar. Mark your calendar and look for more information as winter gets underway.

08/17/2023

Friday is the last day to enroll (or decline) your benefits. Please log into the site and complete the process before 11:59pm!

Benefit enrollment is open until midnight August 18th.
Head over to https://account.mybenefitsportal.com/topekapublicschools/ to enroll.

ALL CURRENT TPS STAFF MUST ENROLL OR DECLINE COVERAGE.

08/15/2023

The Hays NEA has once again opened the online store for Proud Kansas Educator as well as Proud Kansas Education Supporter shirts. They are now available in several different colors as well as styles. The store will close at midnight on September 10, so don’t delay if you want to purchase.

Once again, any amounts over the printing price (varies with the style selected) will be donated to KPAC, so when you purchase a shirt, you are agreeing to donate any small amount over the printing price to KPAC.

Shipping is available or we can pick up shirts here in Hays.

If you do NOT want the Cottonwood leaf on the back, please make sure to order the “NO LOGO” styles. The supporter shirt will have NO logo on the back.

The store is set to close September 10th at 11:59 p.m.

https://proudkansaseducator.itemorder.com

08/13/2023

Here's some important dates to remember for the school year!

08/10/2023

Benefit enrollment is open until midnight August 18th.
Head over to https://account.mybenefitsportal.com/topekapublicschools/ to enroll.

ALL CURRENT TPS STAFF MUST ENROLL OR DECLINE COVERAGE.

08/09/2023

Bargaining unit staff received an email on their TPS email account today. The email came from [email protected] (our amazing administrative assistant) and contained a Survey Monkey.
This email allows bargaining unit members to vote on the ratification of 3 items:
- the proposed 23-24 negotiated agreement
- the proposed 2024 summer school staff pay
- the proposed 23-24 after school program pay

If you did not receive an email and have checked your updates folder and spam, please email [email protected] for assistance.

For information on the proposals up for vote please go to https://www.smore.com/3cvya to view the information sent on August 3rd.

08/08/2023

Today is the day to turn in those summer flex hours if you haven't already!

Summer Flex Hours must be accumulated before we reported on August 1st and must be documented and submitted to your administration (or their chosen person) no later than the end of the day August 8th.

08/04/2023

Summer Flex Hours must be accumulated before we reported on August 1st and must be documented and submitted to your administration (or their chosen person) no later than the end of the day August 8th.

Topeka USD 501 teachers are set to get a $2,000 pay increase. Here are the details. 07/28/2023

In case you missed it, we finished negotiations for the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday. Members received an update in their personal email inbox today. Bargaining unit members will receive an update via work email next week.

Topeka USD 501 teachers are set to get a $2,000 pay increase. Here are the details. Topeka USD 501's new starting salary for teachers is believed to be among the highest in Kansas.

Photos from NEA Topeka's post 07/28/2023

We’ve seen about a quarter of our new hires so far. We’ll be here until 3pm and we’ve got a ton of stuff left! Come see us!!

07/27/2023

We've got storage galore, enough books to fill every classroom library, posters and decor to cover every content area and holiday season, art supplies, toys, games, math manipulatives, curriculum guides, and basic teacher supplies. We've even got a few high value items just for members so join today (or while you're 'shopping' with us)!
So grab a friend or come make a new one and we'll see you tomorrow!

07/27/2023

2023-2024 contract negotiations have concluded. Please be on the lookout for an update in your email soon.
Ratification voting will take place after the duty year begins and will be facilitated by our building reps. We will be rolling out online voting for ratification this year so be on the lookout for an email with instructions in August!

07/26/2023

Join us for Day 6 of the 2023-2024 Contract Negotiations between Topeka Public Schools and NEA-Topeka.

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Videos (show all)

NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 23-24 Contract Negotiations - Day 6
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 5, Afternoon
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 5, Morning
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 4, Financial Update
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 3, Morning
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 2, Afternoon
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 2, Morning
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 1, Afternoon
NEA-Topeka & Topeka Public Schools 2023 Negotiations - Day 1, Morning
NEA-T & TPS 21-22 Contract Negotiations Day 4 Morning
NEA-Topeka & TPS 21-22 Contract Negotiations Day 3 Afternoon
NEA-Topeka & TPS 501 21-22 Contract Negotiations Day 3 Morning

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