Questions are pouring in already so here are some answers:

Step increases and COLA are NOT affected by this agreement. We will still get our steps and our 2.5% COLA for this year.

At this time, payroll cannot 'smooth pay' the lost days' pay. Not all ESP's are on the same pay calendars so it would be intensive work to try to make this happen for everyone

Comp time and vacation time are paid off for some employees in the June paycheck so that is why the decision was made to take two days in May, hoping to offset the hit.

Hello everyone:

If you are a FaceBooker, friend our new page and keep on the latest! Just look for the Association's name and check it out. We'll be doing our best to keep it updated with the most current news, events and photos. You can post comments too, so if you have questions, you can now reach us through a variety of means: emails, FB, and then there's always the phone.  If we don't know about a problem, we can't work on a solution, so please stay in touch!

And have a great summer!

Hello ASK ESP Members,

Just a week left of the 2009/2010 school year! We're heading to a very busy summer with all the construction and renovation going on, but first need to finish up with graduations and retirements and just getting those kids out the door for the last time.

We have been working steadily along to build our new website. This week's changes include: pictures and email addresses on the Executive Board page; names of Association Reps; and, thanks to a great suggestion, the Shared Vacation Donation forms have been posted on the More Info page, and the most recent newsletter is posted.

**Regarding the Association Rep page, please review your school's reps, and if a change needs to be made, let us know. Not all of the department Association Reps are listed yet; still working on those.