The BCPSOPE Executive Board participated in discussions with Staff Relations, Business Services and HR to better define the designation of employees for Emergency Closing situations. Some employees have been designated as “Essential” meaning that they must report to work when schools and/or offices are closed for weather. Some employees have been designated as “Essential as…
Great news! The new BCPSOPE dues rate is $13.50 per pay or $270 for the year. Dues deductions begin Friday 9/12/2014. Five employees joined during the membership incentive period which resulted in the yearly dues being reduced $5 for all members. Thanks to everyone, new members and existing members, for growing our organization.
Would you like to reduce the BCPSOPE dues and keep our current membership benefits? BCPSOPE is introducing a one-time incentive for increasing membership and lowering our dues. Dues paying members currently pay $13.75 per pay for 20 pays per year. The lowest dues of any Bargaining Unit for BCPS. For the period August 12 –…
The Executive Board for BCPSOPE has been appointed and the following team will lead the organization:President – Jim AldonVice – President – Nick ArgyrosTreasurer – Lisa MurphySecretary – Leigh CochraneMember at Large – Brenda GreenwoodMember at Large – Gail PetersonMember at Large – Todd PorterMember at Large – Rebecca Schene BCPSOPE will be participating in…
Nominations are being requested for Officers and the Executive Board which consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large (minimum of 3). If you are interested in any of the elected positions, please email bcpsope@outlook.com by June 6, 2014 declaring your intent. If you would like to serve on a Committee, email bcpsope@outlook.com and…
BCPSOPE members who attended the Voting meeting UNANIMOUSLY approved BCPSOPE Bylaws Master Agreement Tentative Agreements
Please view the Master Agreement that was tentatively agreed to by the negotiating teams for OPE and the Board. Staff Relations is presenting the document to the Board for a vote at tonight’s May 6 Board meeting, and you will have the opportunity to vote on it at the OPE General Meeting on May 19…
Be on the lookout for communications about the Master Agreement, ByLaws and the meeting where members will vote!
Negotiations: The volunteer Negotiation Team is in the final stages of negotiations with the BOE. Expectations are to complete negotiations in February. Once negotiations are completed, OPE will conduct a ratification vote for approval / disapproval of the proposed changes to the contract. REMINDER: only dues paying members may vote on the proposed contract. If…
Negotiations: The Negotiation team has completed (4) sessions with the Board of Education and negotiations are continuing. There continues to be a spirit of cooperation with the groups and we expect to have an Agreement finalized in the Dec/Jan time frame. Budget: our Transition Team of (10) members continues to volunteer time and effort at…