AUGUST 2008

I want to welcome you back for the 2008-09 School Year. I hope you had a very enjoyable summer and are ready for the new school year.

HASA has been very active in assisting members with employee related issues. We are pleased to report that in many instances we have been successful in assisting members with employment problems. In one particular case, the employee will receive a financial settlement.

We sincerely hope all of our members will help the Organization by recruiting new members for the 2008-09 School Year. We need your help and support.

The Administrator Performance Based Contract has been discussed in detail with the highest levels in HISD. Please review the “Hot Button” Issues for details.

Please call the HASA office if we can be of any help or assistance in the coming year.

Thanks,

Ray Reiner
Executive Director
713-622-0652 Office
713-737-5352 Cell
713-622-4835 Fax
hasa@sbcglobal.net

How much are the HASA dues?
$205 for 2007/2008

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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Click here for HASA's
endorsement letter.

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For more information, contact Janice Carothers, Manager (713-407-1710) or Matthew Spisak, Newcastle Asst. Branch Mgr. (713-407-1841).

• HASA has been addressing the Performance Based Administrators contract.

• HASA addressed School Improvement Facilitators' stipends related to ASPIRE 2007-08 and 2008-09.

• HASA has been addressing Administrator concerns about inequities with ASPIRE and Special Education Teachers.

To review the Consultation Minutes,
click here.

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING
YOUR STATE ORGANIZATIONS.

They offer a lot of information
and support. Visit their websites: