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Farewell Message from Barb Petro My mother told me many times, that as you get older, time seems to move more quickly. Never have I realized the truth in that statement more than now. It is almost impossible to believe that on June 30th I will be completing my fourth year as president of ITA. As I reflect on these past four years and the goals that I set for myself as incoming ITA President, I am proud of the accomplishments of the Association and thankful that I was able to achieve most of my goals. My main goal entering my first term was to try to establish a working relationship with the District and the School Board. I am grateful that we have reached not just a working relationship, but, one of mutual respect and trust. In 2005, our beginning teachers made $42,205 and the maximum salary earned was $84,093. Our current schedule has beginning teachers earning $48,361 and teachers now max out at $96,358. That reflects a little over a 12% increase to salaries and brings us closer to a more competitive level with our comparison school districts. In my four years as president I have overseen forty Rep Council Meetings, thirty – eight Executive Board Meetings, approximately one hundred school board meetings, plus hundreds of other various district and CTA meetings and workshops. Representing over 1300 members has been one of the most interesting and rewarding positions I have held. The day – to – day dealings with members and the many site visits to all of the schools have only further increased my respect and admiration for all of you. I want to thank you all for the support and kindnesses over the past four years. As California struggles to balance an enormous budget deficit, I anticipate rough time ahead for all of us. Our new President and Executive Board will continue to work hard for all of us and will need your help and support to make our Association even stronger. I urge you to all become more involved with Association work. Although I am looking forward to my return to the classroom, I want you to know that I would not trade the last four years of my service to you for anything. Thank you for being so supportive. Barb
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