Sand Springs Education Association

🚨 OEA ACTION ALERT 🚨

SB 1490 will be voted on in Senate Ed tomorrow at 10 am.

Originally about school boards, it was just quietly rewritten to target education associations only. It now requires a new payroll deduct form every year, issued by the State Supt. No other profession must do this.

Contact Senate Ed members now & urge a NO vote:

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🆘IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM🆘

There is a federal funding freeze from the Federal Education Department happening right now. More than $6 Billion in promised funds.

This affects ALL OF US! I will use Sand Springs, though, as an example of exactly how we are being affected:

- After school services and summer programming
>Sand Springs has after school programs and summer programming at 4 of our elementary schools at NO COST to parents.
- Funds to help English language learners
>SSPS provides tutors to help these students with their classes.
- Funds for professional development for teachers and administrators
>SSPS takes pride in having staff who have the most up-to-date knowledge for teaching and leading our staff and students.
- Salaries that are paid through these funds

Contact our federal representation. They need to hear from us. It is the ONLY way things are going to change. Our voices matter.

Congressional switchboard: 202-224-3121

Education Department freezes billions in funding for schools The U.S. Department of Education is freezing more than $6 billion in federal funding, severely impacting more than a dozen states.

🚨🚨ACTION ALERT🚨🚨

We need everyone to call! it only takes a minute. You can leave a message! 

SSEA members, come see us at Old School Bagel Cafe in Sand Springs from 10-3 today to pre-enroll to AutoPay! I’m about to dig in to this bagel sandwich and I hear their cookies are great. Come have one on us and pocket $50 cash money!

This week, there is another chance to get $50 for switching to autopay! Drop by Old School Bagel Cafe on Thursday, July 11th, between 10am - 3pm. Brendan Jarvis with the OEA Tulsa Metro Staff will be there to get you switched over and also give you $50. If this date doesn't work for you, check out the attached OEA photo that lists the dates for other sign-up events in the surrounding areas. You can sign up yourself here as well: https://okea.org/autopay/

Year after year, bills are proposed that would take away our ability to pay dues using payroll deduction. For that reason, OEA is rewarding members for signing up for autopay this summer. It's simple, convenient, and it can't be taken away. If you have any questions about the process you can email Tina Townsend with OEA at [email protected].

SSEA Members:
Please check your communication email from Rebekah. Thanks!

We are looking forward to what the future holds. Thank you, Sand Springs! 

Voters resoundingly approve Sand Springs Public Schools’ $114.5 million bond plan The two-part package, which passed with 87% and 88% of the vote, respectively, will bring improvements to every single school site in the district.

If you live in Sand Springs, don’t forget to get out and vote today on the Sand springs public schools bond issue

Polls are OPEN! 🗳️🎉
Get out and vote on the Future-Ready Sandites bond propositions 1 and 2.
Learn more:

Sand Springs Public Schools Challenge · Inspire · Empower

Get Out and VOTE on the Future of Sand Springs 🗳️

Sandites, we are only one week away from the bond election! The Future-Ready Sandites Student Investment Plan would provide critical investments in our schools, including infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, safety and security upgrades, improved accessibility, and more.

Please make your voice heard at the polls!

WHEN TO VOTE
Early Voting: February 8 and 9, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Election Day: February 13, 2024 | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

QUICK FACTS
- $114.5 Million Bond
- Would NOT raise property taxes
- Every school site would benefit
- Requires 60% voter approval to pass

Learn More: bit.ly/sanditebond24

Find Your Polling Place: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/

Woo hoo!

Congrats to – Shawn Johnson – Sand Springs (TM) who won a pair of Thunder tickets for completing the Survey!