October 6, 2020 Tonight, JESPA members met with several candidates for public office to interview them about where they stand and how they’ll produce results on issues important to our membership including: living wage, full staffing, and robust supports for students. Watch the video to see where candidates stand!
Last Thursday, Jeffco proposed a temporary step increase for step eligible employees that would end in August of 2021. We immediately heard from hundreds of members who felt the district’s offer was insulting since many people aren’t eligible for a step and the increase would be temporary. We know that ESPs are vitally important to
A coalition of 6 local Education Support Professional unions, representing over 10,000 workers in Colorado’s K-12 public schools sent a letter today to Governor Polis. The coalition came together to discuss health and safety and funding concerns. ESPs may soon be sent back to work without proper staffing and equipment to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,
We reached out to you recently and asked about your values for the Jeffco budget. Here’s what we heard from you: Jeffco students deserve MORE, not Less. After hearing your input through several meetings and surveys this year, we have a clear vision moving forward. You, our public education frontline workers, have made our priorities
Personal stories make JESPA strong as every member is unique and has an important voice. Please share YOUR story!
On March 14, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) by a vote of 363-40—the first of what is likely to be a series of bills. The House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) to provide free coronavirus testing for everyone and paid emergency leave. The
A group of bus drivers from across Jefferson County, who were joined in the room by JESPA members from many professions, spoke with the school board about the education funding crisis and how it is affecting Education Support Professionals and our students. Monte Hollander spoke for the group. An excerpt of his speech is below:
Paraeducators, parents, and teachers attended the Jeffco Board of Education meeting last night to speak about the problems in Jeffco’s Center programs for students with special needs, particularly Jeffco’s staffing guidelines, high student to para ratios, and the many unfilled positions for SPED paraeducators as a result of low pay.. The group asked the board
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