Although the R2 nightmare reared its ugly head in early February, anxiety quickly became sheer panic as the Ides of March ushered the odious March 15 letters. Let’s examine the facts around the district’s R2 numbers.
Although the R2 nightmare reared its ugly head in early February, anxiety quickly became sheer panic as the Ides of March ushered the odious March 15 letters. Let’s examine the facts around the district’s R2 numbers.
Voting in the run-off election for 2024- 2027 AALA President closed on Thursday, March 14, 2024. With 1,812 members voting, Maria Nichols obtained
Congratulations to all the candidates for going above and beyond to serve the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles in key leadership roles.
Attached are the results for the election concluding on Friday, March 1, 2024.
The Associated Administrators of Los Angeles protects its members’ rights. This includes ensuring that members have proper representation during investigatory or disciplinary meetings. However the onus falls on members to
This week AALA President Nery X. Paiz addressed the Board Committee of the Whole. His remarks follow:
Good morning Superintendent, Board Members, Senior staff. I am Nery Paiz, President of over 3,000 front line administrators at
What follows are the remarks AALA President Nery X. Paiz made at the LAUSD School Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Click HERE to watch President Paiz’s taped remarks.
Superintendent, Senior District officials, Board
Budget season means sleepless nights, heartburn, STRESS. That’s in a “normal” year. This year feels like a visit to the Twilight Zone. With the last minute announcements of reductions in AP, EIS positions, curtailing schools’ ability to purchase off-
February ushers in several celebrations, including Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day. Yet, none is more important than Black History Month. This month reminds us that civil rights come at a sobering price, including
And we are off! Last week AALA announced this year’s election calendar. Six Executive Board seats and the AALA presidency are on the ballot. Self-nomination forms are available for members to throw their hat into one of several races.
Always remember your roots. Most senior leaders and front line managers in offices once sat in the proverbial chair and should recognize how difficult and almost impossible it has become to lead schools and offices. There is little joy in the work with more losses than wins.
As we approach the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s (MLK) birthday, it reminds us of the role we play within our school communities and society as a whole. MLK set part of the stage for his iconic 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech in
2023 brought AALA members wins and challenges needing to be WON and personal losses. As we look back on the year, let’s celebrate our wins and double down on our commitment to advocate for improved working conditions.
Our newest members may not know AALA is politically active through its own Political Action Committee (PAC). A PAC is a legal vehicle for conducting candidate and ballot measure activity. PACs are governed by State campaign laws and
It’s that time of year to take out your menorah, festive tree, wreath, lights or other winter decorations. Students are practicing for winter shows while administrators are wrapping up last
If you are contemplating hanging it up, calling it a day, signing out for good, and retiring at the end of this school year, there are some important steps that you need to take in order to make the process seamless and stress-free. Certificated
We live in a violent world, both in communities and inside schools. As President Biden would say, “that’s not hyperbole.” Regardless of where you turn, you are pummeled with news of shootings, violence in schools, assaults and robberies. And
AALA members across the board need to watch for new or revised district policy like a hawk. Members are caught off guard and disciplined for failure to follow a policy they were not aware of. Which
October is National Principals Month and the month to uplift their heroic work. Board Vice President Scott Schmerelson’s resolution (page 5) passed UNANIMOUSLY. Board members Schmerelson and McKenna understand the
Looking at the statistics presented at last month’s LAUSD Safety Committee, it is ineffable why some board members continue to advocate for 100% police-free schools. This brings to mind the Lorax that protected and advocated for the truffula trees