May 5, 2025
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Change is in the air—and while it may feel like we’re nearing the finish line, we’re not done just yet.
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This final stretch is so important. Now is the time to stay focused—not just in our classrooms, where amazing things are still happening every day, but also as we prepare for important changes to our health insurance and HSA administrator.

As a longtime coach, I’ve always told my athletes: The end of the game is where champions are made. It’s not about how you start—it’s about how you finish. And how we finish this school year will shape our foundation for a strong start in the fall.

To support you through the upcoming changes, we’ll be holding a health insurance class designed to break things down clearly—what’s changing, what the terms mean, and how to make the best decisions for you and your family.

So as we head into these last few weeks, let’s lift each other up, celebrate our students’ progress, and take care of the important details that set us all up for success. CEA is here for you—every step of the way.

Let’s finish this year with pride, purpose, and power--together.
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Reduction in Force Language:

📝 Article VI, Section J, Subsection 4 – Reduction in Force
🔹 Layoff Authorization & Notice
The Superintendent can authorize layoffs if positions are cut due to lack of funds or work. Employees must receive at least 14 calendar days’ notice.
🔹 Order of Layoff
Layoffs are based on seniority within classification. The least senior employee is laid off first.
🔹 Reassignment Options

• If your position is eliminated, you may be reassigned to a vacant position in the same classification and status (FT/PT) in another building.
• If no vacancy exists, you may bump the least senior employee in that classification and status.
• You can refuse reassignment if the new job is more than 20 miles away or significantly changes your hours, days, or pay level.
• You may also opt to stay in your current building with reduced hours, if available.

🔹 Bumping Rights
You can bump into a position you previously held (if successful) if you have greater seniority than the current employee in that role.
🔹 Recall
Laid-off employees are placed on a 24-month recall list, recalled by seniority. Refusing a comparable job (same days, hours, classification, pay, and within 20 miles) removes you from the list.
🔹 Insurance
You may choose to pay your own insurance premiums during layoff. The District may cover summer insurance if there’s a chance of rehire by fall.


We’ll keep you updated every step of the way. Keep an eye on your email and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns. We’re here—and we’re not backing down.



         April Highlights:

• 18: MSCEA Local Plan/Budget Meeting
• 19: Building Rep Training
• 21: Voting begins for Mimic Plan choices
• 22: Bargaining Team/Committee Zoom meeting
• 25: Voting Ends for Mimic Plan Choices
  
  May Highlights:
• 13: MSCEA Board Meeting
• 15: MSCEA General Membership Meeting
• 22: Last Day of School

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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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  We have a great partnership with Grand Canyon University! Below is our contact who lives in Anchorage, give her a call!

Hannah Meneses (is our IN STATE contact!)
University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
907-201-1965
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