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USEP Thoughts on Reopening of School

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USEP has been working with the District since Spring Break to address concerns and advocate for employee rights, working conditions and compensation. Toward that end, we were able to preserve all jobs and health benefits through the end of last school year. We were also successful in addressing the numerous concerns of our members being Read more

Friday Update – 7/3/2020

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USEP UPDATE - Friday, July 3rd, 2020 Hello USEP Members, On June 25th and on June 30th, USEP held focus groups to gather information, questions, and concerns from our members. We have also compiled additional comments, questions, and concerns from large numbers of emails and phone calls from you, our members. USEP continues to take Read more

USEP Update to Members on Returning to School

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USEP UPDATE TO MEMBERS Friday, June 26, 2019 Hello USEP Members, Let me update you on the District’s communication regarding intent to return. While students are given three options - return to brick & mortar, MySchoolOnline or enroll in Pasco eSchool, teachers are only really given two options related to active employment - return to Read more

Comments on District Re-Opening Plan

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USEP members, Earlier today, the District sent out a notification on the re-opening of school in the fall. I would like to address that announcement. USEP has insisted we be a part of the conversation regarding the process of re-opening schools. Toward that end, we sent representatives to various focus group meetings along with other Read more

Year End Update – May 29, 2020

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USEP Members, Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you have done this year. What an amazing group of educators we have in Pasco County. We have transitioned from “real” to “virtual” in our classrooms and barely skipped a beat. Many of you had the technology expertise to make this happen smoothly, others had Read more

Friday, May 15, 2020 Update

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Hello USEP members, This is an update on the ongoing conversations between USEP and the District. Pasco eSchool is looking to transition several teachers to a 245-day contract. This is an effort on the part of the District to make sure the summer sessions are covered with an appropriate number of teachers without having a Read more

You Are Appreciated, USEP Members

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YOU ARE APPRECIATED, USEP MEMBERS! USEP members, Please watch this video message of appreciation by our School Board Chair, Colleen Beaudoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oo_iC6Vi9I And here is a letter from our state President, Fed Ingram of FEA: Dear USEP member, During these times of uncertainty, you stepped up to make sure your students and their parents were Read more

Thank You, USEP Members

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This whole week is about appreciation, not just for teachers, but for educators in all different roles. Every one of you makes an impact on students daily. Many times, that impact cannot be measured until a student returns later in life to share their accomplishments with you. As your newly re-elected President, and a now Read more

Wednesday, USEP Salutes Our SRP

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Like our teachers, SRP have been asked to adapt to the new distance learning model. IA’s have been asked to copy papers, file papers, grade papers, monitor student progress, counsel students, even act as an alarm clock for students. Behavior Specialists, counselors, therapists, and ESE paras have been asked to support mental health concerns for Read more

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If you are an employee of Pasco County Schools and not already a member of USEP, consider joining today! Members are eligible for a wide range of benefits through our affiliates and benefit partners. USEP also provides members with professional development opportunities and representation for member issues.