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Click HERE for a copy of the sideletter establishing a one-year agreement for displaced assistant principals reassigned outside of their Region.
Looking for information on Flex Time? Use these links to easily access information: What Is Personal Necessity Absence Or Flex Time And When Can It Be Used?; Flex Time Instructions; and a Sample Log. Do you need assistance with approval of flex time? AALA’s staff is available to assist you! The office is open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (213/484-2226) or you can email office@aala.us 24/7.
Dear Colleagues,
It is with pleasure and excitement I begin my service and support as AALA President effective July 1, 2024 for a 3-year term.
The time is now for change and transformative leadership within AALA. I am thrilled, full of hope and optimism to step forward and represent our diverse membership. I begin feeling a sense of great responsibility at a time when our members are experiencing the burdens of limited human capital. There is no greater example than the hundreds of assistant principals pillaged from our ranks. Then there are budget restrictions and unsustainable working conditions.
I want you to know:
I see you.
I hear you.
You matter!
It is a new day and a time for change. As your leader and voice for advocacy, I understand the pulse of the AALA membership. I come to you with 37 years of LAUSD service. Twenty (20) of the years have been in an administrative role. I bring experience and recency. I understand first-hand the cuts are deep. We must stand together, in unity to develop one vision and have one voice. I am committed to fostering open communication, increasing collaboration, and coordinating supports and partnerships.
Communication and Representation:
As AALA President, my foremost commitment will be to establish an inclusive and robust communication system. I will implement a comprehensive needs assessment with opportunities for member surveys and feedback. This will ensure the concerns of members are heard and actively brought to the bargaining table.
This process will empower us to collaboratively address challenges, fostering a sense of common purpose and shared mission as we prepare to enter negotiations in 2025.
Proactive Leadership:
We cannot afford to be reactive in our negotiations. I pledge to lead AALA with foresight and extensive preparation. By understanding and knowing the diverse needs of our members well in advance, we will be positioned to negotiate our contract proactively. This approach will strengthen our bargaining position and demonstrate a commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of all AALA members.
Modernizing Communication:
In an era where new technology continues to develop, I recognize the need to modernize the communication of news and information to our membership. As your president, I will revamp our online presence, updating our website, revitalizing our newsletter, and utilizing social media platforms. These mediums will serve as sources of information, and as avenues for dynamic conversations. This will ensure the diverse voices of AALA members are accurately represented and heard. Your voice matters!
The challenges we face demand me as your leader to be willing to listen and transform those insights into meaningful action. It is time for a new chapter in AALA – one marked by proactive leadership, transparent communication, and unwavering dedication to the needs of every member.
I humbly ask us to work together, to usher in an era of empowerment, collaboration, and victory for every AALA member.
In Solidarity,
Maria
APs who received a displacement letter any questions email maria.voigt@lausd.net
Only HR can answer questions pertaining to APs.
All assistant principals are invited to a drop-in information session that will provide guidance regarding assistant principal staffing for the 2024-2025 school year.
Information Session Dates/Times: Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81285569807
Assistant Principals who have additional questions may contact Maria Voigt, Administrator of Certificated Administrative Services at Maria.voigt@lausd.net
This morning during the Committee of the Whole Meeting at Beaudry, the Superintendent announced and asserted that schools can request an appeal for additional carryover and positions as a result of the May Revise from Governor Newsom on Friday May 10. Click here for announcement.
For board comments on carryover click here. For board comments on Assistant Principal and other positions click here.
AALA President Nery X. Paiz continually advocated with board members and senior officials to increase the carryover amount for schools, allow for Assistant Principal appeals, and to maintain current levels of support services and staff. Moreover, he went to the state capital in April and May to advocate at ACSA Sacramento alongside administrators across the state on the issues affecting our schools and how they can support us via legislation. This past Saturday evening, President Paiz spoke to Mayor Bass, Supervisor Hahn and Assembly member Fong about those same challenges our schools face.
The District is aware that budget development is closed. However, there will be a process to reopen budget revisions that still include signatures from school councils. Additional allocations with next steps will be sent to each school.
As AALA President he is dismayed regarding the district’s timing. Assistant Principals and their supervisors are receiving reassignment letters during the heart of the school day. Surely the harbinger of bad news could have waited until close of business.
Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2024) – North Hollywood High School proudly represented Los Angeles and showcased their exceptional scientific knowledge and teamwork skills at the National Science Bowl Competition held in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. The team secured an impressive second-place finish, solidifying their position among the top science scholars in the nation. Read more…