April 9, 2010. “It’s difficult to imagine any legislation that will be worse for our public schools than this bill.”--FEA President Andy Ford.
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09.042010April 9, 2010
PB Post: Crist says political pressure on teacher-pay issue is most since he’s been governor
April 9, 2010. Bill passes house at 2:30AM, Florida business sector and cons support bill, Electorate largely opposed
08.042010April 9, 2010
Message from FEA President Andy Ford: Contact Governor Crist on SB 6!
April 8, 2010. Tell Florida's Governor to veto the bill that "guts local control of schools, expands testing, bases all school and personnel decisions on a test score—tests which have not been developed or validated."
06.042010April 6, 2010
FEA Update on Retirement Bills — Summary of 2010 Legislative Activity
April 6, 2010. "We are operating in a very fluid situation", HB5701 eliminating Health Insurance Subsidy passes House, Elements of 1319 may emerge on other legislation, SB2022 (requiring employee contributions to FRS) passes Senate vote
06.042010April 6, 2010
Oppose Republican Bills SB 6 and HB 7189
April 6, 2010. Proposed laws "take a hatchet to our education system ... impose new funding mechanisms that will force most colleges of education out of existence."
06.042010April 6, 2010
FEA Roundup of Education-related News
April 6, 2010. Legislature's move to alter Florida's schools met with protests, SB 6 "unfunded mandate" for schools, Jeb!s education foundation supports ending teacher tenure
02.042010April 3, 2010
FEA Frontline Report
April 2, 2010. Florida Education Association lobbyists report on week five of the 2010 legislative session.
02.042010April 2, 2010
Retirement Bills Update: HB 5701 Targets Health Insurance Subsidy for Retirees, Portions of HB 1319 May Emerge in Other Legislation: Contact Legislators!
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags Budget, faculty, faculty union, Florida, HB 1319, higher education, State pensions
April 2, 2010. SB 2022 passes Senate vote, Will re-establish employee contribution to FRS for first time since 1974, FEA remains vigilant and calls/emails have caused legislators rethink their actions
01.042010June 6, 2015
FAU’s Assets Swell to Almost $1 billion: 2008-09 Financial Audit Now Available!
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags Add new tag, Administration, Budget, corporate university, faculty, FAU, Florida, higher education, Salaries
April 1, 2010 (Updated April 2). As FAU administrators pled poverty throughout Spring 2009 the University's assets had increased by $76.8 million over 2008, operating revenue was up 14.6%, and liabilities decreased 1.3%.
01.042010April 1, 2010
Most Read: March 2010
April 1, 2010. UFF-FAU website averages over 5,000 hits weekly from individuals seeking information on state legislators' proposed changes to the Florida Retirement System.