Past Events

Tenative Agreement Results

TA for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Contract Ratification was Ratified on 10/9/25!

We understand this has been a long and challenging process, and we deeply appreciate all of our PEA members for their dedication and support. As educators, our commitment remains to our students and our community. We will continue to stand together, advocate for what is fair and right, and share accurate and reliable information.

Thank you,

PEA

Tentative Agreement with District!

On October 6, 2025, the negotiation team, together with Univerv, met with the district for Day 2 of mediation. Enough progress was made to reach a Tentative Agreement (TA) for members to vote on.

Union members are invited to review the TA at a meeting in the Monache High School cafeteria on October 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Voting on the TA will take place immediately after the meeting.

Thank you,

PEA

PEA Survey Results (10/5/25)

PEA members responded to specific questions regarding salary, contingencies, and Article 34. This was the highest level of participation ever recorded! Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will continue doing our best to represent every teacher at PEA.

In solidarity,
PEA

Testimony Thursday - at District Office

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM, certificated staff, classified staff, fellow teacher union presidents, and community members gathered at the PUSD Governing Board to stand together in solidarity with our teachers.

Union presidents from surrounding districts shared testimonials from current and former PEA members about how Article 34 has impacted their teaching careers. In addition, teachers and community members spoke about pressing issues, including possible raises, health benefits, and unsafe learning environments within elementary schools.

We want to thank everyone who attended and helped make our presence and voices heard!

Thank you,
PEA

Silent Demonstration - At District office

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM, certificated staff, classified staff, fellow teacher unions, and community members gathered at the PUSD Governing Board to stand together in solidarity for our teachers.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who came out to show support and raise awareness of the challenges our educators are facing. Your presence reminds us that our community values and stands behind the people who dedicate their lives to teaching and supporting students every day.

Thank you for walking alongside us—your support truly makes a difference.

Information Flyer

On August 25, 2025, community members generously helped distribute flyers across schools in PUSD. Your support made this possible, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

The Porterville Educators Association extends our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated.

Thank you,
Porterville Educators Association

"An Injury To one is an INjury to all"

This powerful message on our union T-shirts reflects our collective stand for fairness and justice. As we continue to raise concerns about Article 34, we reaffirm that all educators deserve due process in matters of discipline. Without it, our rights—and the integrity of our profession—are at risk.

We also call for full transparency from the district on salary practices and health benefits. Educators deserve to know how compensation and coverage decisions are made—because fair pay and quality health care are not perks; they are necessities.

On Friday, August 15th, PEA members across the district wore black or their union T-shirts to bring awareness to these critical issues. Our unity sends a clear message: we stand together for respect, transparency, and being treated as professionals.

Kings Tulare UniServ Chapter Leadershp Conference

Leaders from Executive Boards, Bargaining Teams, Site Reps, Grievance Teams, and others representing over twenty educators’ associations from Kings and Tulare Counties came together to discuss key issues and share strategies to help ensure a strong and successful school year ahead.

We were honored to welcome UTLA President Cecily Myart-Cruz as our guest speaker. Her inspiring leadership, experience, and energy provided just the motivation our members needed as we move forward together.

We extend our deep gratitude to Cecily and to our fellow associations across the region for their continued support and solidarity. Together, we remain committed to advocating for what is best for our students, our profession, and our community.

PEA - First General Meeting

Thank You, PEA Members!

Thank you to all PEA members who were able to attend our first meeting of the school year! The Executive Board and UniServ provided important updates regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please note: The Impasse meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 15th. We will share an update shortly afterward.

PEA Executive Board Election Results (2025-2026)

Teasurer: Beatriz Hackett (ran unopposed)
High School Member-at-Large: Juan Bravo (ran unopposed)
Vice President: Stephanie Adegbenro
- - - Final Vote Totals
      - Stephanie Adegbenro - 207 Votes
        Enrique Chavez - 174 Votes
        Patricia Starling - 36 Votes

Thank you to everyone who voted and remember, in unity we will overcome anything!

nation wide event on 5/17/25

The Central California destination was downtown Hanford, where many teachers and community members attended to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining financial funding for public schools!

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