January 19, 2020
On January 15, 2020 a Level I grievance hearing at B.I.S.D. Main building was held. TVEA along with Local Attorney, Annabell Alegria, were the only Union that represented BISD employees in regards to the following Texas Education Code violations: TEC 11.164 Restricting Written Information. which states, "The board of trustees of each school district shall limit redundant requests for information and the number and length of written reports that a classroom teacher is required to prepare"; TEC 21.404 Planning and Preparation Time which states, "Each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation, including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students' work, and planning. A planning and preparation period under this section may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. During a planning and preparation period, a classroom teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity " and pulling employees during their instructional period or time.
Should you be an employee of B.I.S.D. subjected to the above-referenced issues please call TVEA to make an appointment with Mr. Alegria in efforts to collect "specific reasons for your complaint."
If you are experiencing retaliation or have been harassed by Administration please reach out to TVEA. Policy states that once a grievance has been put in motion then no communication with Administration should occur regarding the grievance.
"Get to know us, before you need us."
On January 15, 2020 a Level I grievance hearing at B.I.S.D. Main building was held. TVEA along with Local Attorney, Annabell Alegria, were the only Union that represented BISD employees in regards to the following Texas Education Code violations: TEC 11.164 Restricting Written Information. which states, "The board of trustees of each school district shall limit redundant requests for information and the number and length of written reports that a classroom teacher is required to prepare"; TEC 21.404 Planning and Preparation Time which states, "Each classroom teacher is entitled to at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation, including parent-teacher conferences, evaluating students' work, and planning. A planning and preparation period under this section may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. During a planning and preparation period, a classroom teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity " and pulling employees during their instructional period or time.
Should you be an employee of B.I.S.D. subjected to the above-referenced issues please call TVEA to make an appointment with Mr. Alegria in efforts to collect "specific reasons for your complaint."
If you are experiencing retaliation or have been harassed by Administration please reach out to TVEA. Policy states that once a grievance has been put in motion then no communication with Administration should occur regarding the grievance.
"Get to know us, before you need us."
Alberto Alegria (T.V.E.A.) President speaking on behalf of all Union Members on January 14, 2020 ( see him on mark 1:15:34)
"Get to know us before you need us"
Texas Valley Educators' Association (TVEA), launched in March 2013, begins its sixth year of existence and having amassed 1600 members with hard work, persistence, and great members' representation, invite you to join us today. TVEA will continue assuring our members' legal protection and representation when they need us the most. The TVEA board, along with our local attorneys, continue to advocate for our members' rights. And by continuing to cultivate a positive relationship with all District administrators, we can celebrate our successes and in return, give back to you, our members. Our main goal is to ensure you have a productive work environment and fair employee compensations. We take your membership seriously, and we will continue to fight to protect and represent each one of you to the best of our ability.
What we offer you:
- More than 40 years’ experience in association leadership
- Executive Board members have more than a combined 92 years of teaching experience
- Knowledge and field experience in public school law
- Customer service, with two staffers and genuine devotion to ALL employees
- 3 Staff Attorneys that reside in Brownsville and Laguna Vista, TX
- Abenity Discount Card over 300,000 location nationwide
- $1500 Life Benefit (In good standings)
- Website: www.tvea.net
- Local Representation:
Annabell Alegria; Corporate Law/Civil Law/Labor Law
Larry Polsky; Civil Law/Criminal Law/Labor Law
- Membership recruiting Incentive: $20 for any Classified or Certified recruited in 2019-2020 School Year. (Pay-Out 2 months after membership recruitment)
Our pledge to you is genuine, sincere, and accompanied with a proven record. We are committed to building an effective, efficient, and respectable association by implementing our TVEA membership ideology. All you need to become a TVEA member is to be loyal to your job, be a registered and active voter, and engage in community civic duties.
Alberto Alegria
President
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Texas Valley Educators' Association is a professional organization made up of educators, administrators, and classified personnel based in Brownsville, Texas. We know that our members are loyal and committed to their jobs, so we believe in standing behind them and providing them with the necessary tools to ensure their success. We accomplish this by working together with people around the state to establish a network of support, information, and ongoing participation that is beneficial to our regions.
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The main objectives of our organization are; to grow a collective of members that are active voters, encourage community involvement, and provide assistance in times of need. We feel that by taking this approach, we will be able to leave behind a legacy of productive, respected, self sustaining communities that will benefit future generations... Our mission is to spread education, collaboration, up to date information, best practices, and a richness of unity in order to form a strong bond.