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The FWCS School Board voted to approve the 2025-27 teacher contract at October 27 Board meeting (for a summary/highlights of the contract, FWEA's Ratification Presentation is available on the "Information for Members" page)
FWEA 1st VP Jessica Farlow with Kelly Thompson, Democratic candidate to represent Indiana's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election
The annual Labor Day Picnic at Headwaters Park served food to over 6,000 people this year!
Concerned about how immigration issues could impact your students and your school?
This NEA booklet will help answer questions about current immigration issues, including how schools are affected and what students and their families should know.
Ongoing and Upcoming Events
Thanks to generous donations, a memorial bench and Red Maple tree have been purchased for a memorial to Toni Ott at Fairfield. The tree has been planted, and the bench should arrive in a few weeks.
ISTA Roadshow at the FWEA/ISTA office on Monday, November 3, from 6:00 to 8:00. Dinner is being provided by ISTA. Register to attend today!
Horace Mann workshops with Travis Shuman
Nov. 19: Retirement Workshop for folks under 40
Jan. 7: Retirement Workshop, general meeting for all ages
ISTA DAY OF ACTION
APRIL 14, 2025
New Tech Academy and Wayne teachers join the rally and speak out in Indy!
March 19 Walk-ins to Support Public Education
Northrop
St. Joe
Scott
Brentwood
A look back at last year's legislative session
ISTA Day of Action: March 5, 2024
St. Joe Central is always well-represented at the Statehouse when FWEA participates in an ISTA Day of Action.
Left: Representative Heine met with teachers to talk about the Transition to Teaching legislation he sponsored this session.
Representative Kyle Miller stands with teachers from Allen County (added bonus: his wife is a teacher in FWCS).
House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta
Watch this video to learn how reinstating full bargaining rights for Indiana's teachers will help turn around the state's growing teacher shortage and make stronger, healthier, and more successful public schools for all Hoosier children: teacher working conditions are student learning conditions!
Watch this video narrated by an FWEA member and outstanding elementary teacher - thanks, Jessica!