INFORMATION
UPDATE
from Ray Reiner,
Executive Director |
February 2010
To All HASA Members:
Please mark your calendars for the following HASA events:
The next Meet and Greet will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Doneraki’s, Westheimer and Hillcroft, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Nominating Committee will select HASA slate of officers in early March for the 2010-2011 school year with election of new HASA officers in mid-April.
Scholarship applications will be available in mid-April on the HASA web page.
The Annual Retirement Reception will be Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Polo’s Restaurant.
More information will be coming.
If you are planning to retire at the end of this school year, HASA would like the opportunity to recognize you at our Annual Retirement Reception. Please contact Pat or Thelma for details and information.
We will continue advocating for our HASA membership and monitor activities that are occurring. Please contact the office (713-622-0652) if you have questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Ray Reiner
Executive Director
713-622-0652 Office
713-737-5352 Cell
713-622-4835 Fax
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ATTENTION
MEMBERS! |
We would like your help in keeping
our records updated. Please let us
know
if you transfer to a different
work location,
plan to leave HISD,
or retire.
You can e-mail us at
hasa@sbcglobal.net.
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FAQs about HASA |
How much are the HASA dues?
$205 per school year
If I need assistance from an attorney, what do I do?
Talk to Ray Reiner.
What do I get if I join HASA?
One million dollars liability, representation, input into Administrative Advisory Council (AAC)
When is the HASA membership year?
The membership year extends from August 1 to July 31.
How long has HASA been in existence?
HASA was started in September of 1971.
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HASA 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS
This year again, HASA will be offering SIX scholarships at $1,000.00 per scholarship to aspiring administrators. The application and information about the Educational Leadership Scholarship can be found by clicking HERE.
• Applications must be turned in no later than May 11, 2010, to the HASA office.
• The HASA office is located at 3000 Weslayan, Suite 318.
• Applicants may call the HASA office at 713-622-0652 for additional information.
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DONERAKI'S RESTAURANT
has been a great supporter
of HASA.
We encourage you to
dine out and
enjoy their delicious
food and
pleasant atmosphere.
They do have
some special
promotions for schools.
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As a HASA benefit each member is entitled to a confidential, no obligation financial consultation with a Dearborn & Creggs Financial Planner. This may take place at the HASA office or at a mutually convenient location. Please contact the HASA office at 713-622-0652 to schedule your consultation.
Click here for HASA's
endorsement letter. |
SMART FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION
provides a broad range
of FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Click here for HASA's
endorsement letter.
A SAFE BET
Smart Financial Credit Union has been serving educators’ financial needs for over 74 years. The great news is that in this time of a flagging economy and bank failures, Smart Financial has been doing business the way it should be done—fair, honest and smart. From basic savings and checking accounts to auto and mortgage loans, they are here to serve you!
Make the Smart choice and choose a financial institution that is well-capitalized and cares about the Houston Independent School District.
If you are tired of paying too many fees and paying high interest rates on your loans, check them out at www.smartcu.org or call them at 713-850-1600.
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HASA MEET & GREET
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Doneraki’s, Westheimer and Hillcroft
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Polo’s Restaurant
HASA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
August 3, 2009
August 31, 2009
November 5, 2009
December 7, 2009
January 4, 2010
February 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
April 5, 2010
May 3, 2010
June 7, 2010
HISD SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
September 10, 2009
October 8, 2009
November 12, 2009
December 10, 2009
January 14, 2010
February 11, 2010
March 11, 2010
April 8, 2010
May 13, 2010
June 10, 2010
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HOT BUTTON ISSUES! |
HASA is preparing to file a grievance to change the current Administrators Performance Based Contract.
We will keep you updated as we proceed. |
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING
YOUR STATE ORGANIZATIONS. |
They offer a lot of information
and support. Visit their websites:
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BENEFITS of
HASA MEMBERSHIP |
- One MILLION DOLLAR LIABILITY Policy
- LEGAL Assistance
- REPRESENTATION / ADVOCACY on important issues that concern administrators
- CONSULTATION AND ADVICE related to school DISTRICT POLICY CONCERNS
- INPUT AND REPRESENTATION in the Administrative Advisory Council (AAC) Consultation
- REPRESENTATION at the Benefit meetings
- COLLEGIAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES with fellow administrators
JOIN HASA TODAY...
BY TELEPHONE
Contact the HASA office at
(713) 622-0652.
BY MAIL
Mail your completed membership application and dues check to HASA at the address on this page.
BY FAX
Fax your completed membership application to the HASA office at
(713)622-4835.
Click here for a
membership application.
For membership eligibility requirements, review HASA's Bylaws & Standing Rules.
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