SBTA joined San Bernardino's A City of Readers in the nationwide celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Sheri Becar chaired the committee that organized all the activities which culminated in the Association's Read Across America Book Give Away on March 2, 2002 at the Inland Center Mall. Three San Bernardino City Unified School District students won computers for their first prize essays on "The Best Day of My Life." In addition to the essay contest, students were

The agreement negotiated by SBTA's Bargaining Team and the District has finally reached settlement and was ratified by the membership in a vote of 89.8% to 10.2%. After many months of bargaining meetings with the district, an agreement was worked out that met with the approval of the membership. The outcome was a pay increase of 3% of which 2% will be retroactive to July 1, 2001 and another 1% will be retroactive to midyear of 2001-02. The increase will appear on the July 1st pay check and the retroactive portion will be paid on July 9, 2002.

It was a lengthy process that required the time and energy of the Bargaining Team members led by Executive Director Conrad Ohlson. The members of the team were Don Taylor, Susie McGee, Felipa Tello, Amy Copeland, and Art Reyes. The Association appreciates the hard work of this team. When you see of one them, please be sure to give them your thanks for all the effort and time that they gave up working for you.