January 10, 2025

Hello Fellow Classified Employee's and guests

Robert Parrish's celebration of Life will be January 25th at the bowling alley in the banquet room 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please find time to donate to the family go-fund-me page @ https://gofund.me/901a000c

Dear Members,
Happy New Year! We are off to an energetic start in 2025, and I am thrilled to share some important updates with you.
First, as a heads-up, the insurance cap will end on July 1st, leading to changes in health insurance costs for the next school year. This cap was a beneficial part of our contract to ease the transition to a new health insurance provider, but now it's time to prepare for the next phase. Remember, these changes apply to the next school year, so there’s ample time to get ready. I encourage you to stay engaged, attend our board meetings, and connect with your board members if you have any questions or thoughts.
On a positive note, the school district's number two legislative priority is joining the state-run employees' health insurance program. With the legislative session kicking off, I will be actively working with our valley contingent in Juneau to ensure our voices are heard and to guide this initiative for our collective benefit.
Your participation and attention are key as we move forward together. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and success! Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out anytime with your questions.
With enthusiasm and best wishes

January Highlights:

• 14-15: NEA-Alaska Board Meeting
  
• 16-18: Delegate Assembly
  
• 21: Start of the Legislative Session
  
• 25: Robert Parrish celebration of life.
  

February Highlights:

• 8: Retirement Training
  
• 11: CEA Board of Directors Election & Executive Board Meeting
  
• 20: General Membership Meeting & CEA Elections End
  

March Highlights:

• 7-9: NEA National Leadership Summit
  
• 8: Retirement Training
  
• 18: CEA Executive Board Meeting
  
• 21-23: National ESP Conference
  
• 25: Build Rep Meeting
  
• 30-April 2: NEA-Alaska Board of Directors Meeting
  

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Rick Morgan, President
Classified Employees’ Association
6177 E. Mountain Heather Rd Suite 6
Palmer, Alaska  99645-8442
Office (907) 373-0800 |  Cell (907) 355-6478

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907-201-1965
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