Member Rights Unrequested Leave of Absence/Non-Renewal
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Libby Erickson at [email protected] or Office: 320-235-7220 ext. 3303
When a School District begins reducing teaching positions, there is a great deal of concern about the unrequested leave of absence (ULA)/Non-Renewal process and the rights of individual teachers.
Do not voluntarily resign. This is important for probationary as well as continuing contract teachers. Resigning could jeopardize your eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. Resigning permanently severs your relationship with the School District. By resigning, you are forfeiting any right you might have to be recalled to an open position.
Do not voluntarily reduce your work time (i.e., full-time to half-time). This could jeopardize your right to be recalled to the full extent of your position.
It is possible for probationary teachers to simply have their contracts non-renewed. Written notification of non-renewal must occur before July 1. If you are notified that your contract is non-renewed, immediately contact your Local President or Member Rights Advocate for assistance.
Written notification is required when a School District proposes to place a continuing contract teacher on ULA. The teacher then has a 14-day window to request a hearing challenging the proposal.
Don’t assume that the information you receive from the District is accurate or complete. If you received notification about non-renewal or ULA/Non-Renewal, don’t wait and don’t resign – protect your rights under your contract and state statute by immediately contacting your Local President or Member Rights Advocate for assistance.
If you are placed on ULA, it is in your best interest to monitor School Board action over the summer months. Watch for open positions and assert your right to be recalled to any position for which you are licensed. Contact your Local President or Member Rights Advocate if you believe your recall rights have been violated. Any violation of your recall rights must be challenged within 60 days.
When a School District begins reducing teaching positions, there is a great deal of concern about the unrequested leave of absence (ULA)/Non-Renewal process and the rights of individual teachers.
Do not voluntarily resign. This is important for probationary as well as continuing contract teachers. Resigning could jeopardize your eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. Resigning permanently severs your relationship with the School District. By resigning, you are forfeiting any right you might have to be recalled to an open position.
Do not voluntarily reduce your work time (i.e., full-time to half-time). This could jeopardize your right to be recalled to the full extent of your position.
It is possible for probationary teachers to simply have their contracts non-renewed. Written notification of non-renewal must occur before July 1. If you are notified that your contract is non-renewed, immediately contact your Local President or Member Rights Advocate for assistance.
Written notification is required when a School District proposes to place a continuing contract teacher on ULA. The teacher then has a 14-day window to request a hearing challenging the proposal.
Don’t assume that the information you receive from the District is accurate or complete. If you received notification about non-renewal or ULA/Non-Renewal, don’t wait and don’t resign – protect your rights under your contract and state statute by immediately contacting your Local President or Member Rights Advocate for assistance.
If you are placed on ULA, it is in your best interest to monitor School Board action over the summer months. Watch for open positions and assert your right to be recalled to any position for which you are licensed. Contact your Local President or Member Rights Advocate if you believe your recall rights have been violated. Any violation of your recall rights must be challenged within 60 days.
New MyNEA360 Profile now available
Education Minnesota is introducing a new way for members to engage with their state union that is designed to make managing their information with us even easier.
A new MyNEA360 Profile is now available when members log into NEA edCommunities atwww.mynea360.org that allows them to:
An all-member email was sent with more detailed login instructions and other information.
To get to edCommunities, click on the community link in the top navigation bar or in the Shortcuts menu.
Nothing about how you access edCommunities will change. We’ll still be at www.mynea360.org and your username and password will remain the same. All your bookmarks will still take you to the same collaboration group pages. We’ve just launched a new profile page called MyNEA360 Profile that you’ll see in the top navigation menu when you log in to edCommunities.
Here are three documents to help you set up your MyNEA360/edCommunities account if you haven't already, edit your contact information and contact someone if you need assistance.
Together,
Denise Specht, President
[email protected]
Twitter: @Denise Specht
Facebook: Denise Specht
Education Minnesota is introducing a new way for members to engage with their state union that is designed to make managing their information with us even easier.
A new MyNEA360 Profile is now available when members log into NEA edCommunities atwww.mynea360.org that allows them to:
- Keep contact information up-to-date.
- Manage online newsletter subscriptions.
- Contact Education Minnesota for help or information.
- Check membership status and details.
An all-member email was sent with more detailed login instructions and other information.
To get to edCommunities, click on the community link in the top navigation bar or in the Shortcuts menu.
Nothing about how you access edCommunities will change. We’ll still be at www.mynea360.org and your username and password will remain the same. All your bookmarks will still take you to the same collaboration group pages. We’ve just launched a new profile page called MyNEA360 Profile that you’ll see in the top navigation menu when you log in to edCommunities.
Here are three documents to help you set up your MyNEA360/edCommunities account if you haven't already, edit your contact information and contact someone if you need assistance.
- Set up a MyNEA360/edCommunities account
- Edit your contact information
- Contact someone if you need assistance
Together,
Denise Specht, President
[email protected]
Twitter: @Denise Specht
Facebook: Denise Specht
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