Evan Kumasaki2020-04-21T12:38:00-10:00April 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: aid, bailout, Bruce Anderson, congress, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, Josh Green, new cases, pay cuts, reductions, restrictions, stay-at-home, unions|
Gov. David Ige told a news conference Monday, “I just really want to assure everyone that salary reductions would be the last resort” in dealing with plummeting tax revenues because of the coronavirus.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:33:56-10:00April 21, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: answers, christina kishimoto, coronavirus, COVID-19, federal money, pay cut, questions, reporters, summer school, superintendent|
The superintendent answered questions that are on many educators' minds, from a potential pay cut and budget issues to how school might look assuming classes reopen in the fall.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-20T11:49:00-10:00April 20, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, unemployment|
The HSTA joins HGEA and UHPA in working together to expedite relief for those recently unemployed in our communities. We call on our Oahu-based members who are able to volunteer to help process claims and get unemployment checks out quickly.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:33:58-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, COVID-19, cuts coronavirus, ige, salary|
Gov. David Ige said Friday that his controversial idea of cutting state employees’ pay by 20 percent—including that of educators—might not happen after all, and unions have been told even if salary cuts happen, they’ll start later than originally planned. "It is possible that there would be no salary cuts at all," he said.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:00-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, school closures, superintendent|
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said, “As long as there was ambiguity about when school would open, it made it very difficult for our teachers to plan. Now we know what’s going to happen with the rest of the school year."
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:02-10:00April 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, coronavirus, COVID-19, furloughs, governor, pay cuts|
Sarah Tochiki, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School band director, said in a message to Gov. David Ige: "I write this letter to ask for you to fulfill what you said you would do, even with this added pandemic challenge."
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:34:05-10:00April 16, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: budget, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dana Shishido, David Ige, Jennie Hancock, jodi kunimitsu, lydia haff, ron kouchi, salary cuts, Scott Saiki, wage cuts|
Legislative leaders joined HSTA educators in opposing Gov. David Ige's initial pay cut idea, and he said Wednesday “no decisions have been made yet.“
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-15T14:14:00-10:00April 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|
COVID-19 is not only impacting our health, it is devastating our economy. Visitor spending makes up the majority of our state’s income. With tourism and non-essential businesses shut down, economists are predicting a massive plunge in tax revenue.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-10T12:04:00-10:00April 10, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: award, leader, Rae Villanueva, Raechelle Villanueva, waialae PCS, Waialae School, winner|
She helped create a Twitter teacher group, founded her school's robotics team and innovates inside and outside the classroom.
Evan Kumasaki2020-04-10T08:55:00-10:00April 10, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: access, Hawaii Information Portal, HIP, online, password, pay statements, remote|
Pay statements, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and the ability to change your password are available from devices connected to any network.
