August/ September Newsletter
WEAR BLUE EVERY TUESDAY
Every Tuesday & bargaining days show support for OSEA and our BEA union siblings by wearing blue.
Vector Training Due 10/31/2026
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Vector Training Due 10/31/2026 〰️
Upcoming Dates
Friday 8/21 - PD day for Para II & Para III - Check your district email for details
Monday 8/24 - First day for 182 day Employees
Tuesday 8/25 - First day of school for most students
Monday 9/7 - Labor Day Picnic at Oaks Park - Check OSEA communications to sign up for a free ride bracelet & food & come celebrate with your Union Siblings!
Saturday 9/12 - Beaverton Celebration Parade @10am - Join us! Families are welcome, see below for information.
Tueday 9/15 - BSD School Board Meeting @7pm at 1260 Waterhouse or watch on youtube.com/BeavertonSchools
Tuesday 9/22 - First OSEA Chapter Meeting of the year @6pm - on teams, a link will be provided before the meeting
Join us in the Beaverton Celebration Parade!
Saturday, 9/12 @10am - Families are welcome
Parade route map
OSEA will be marching in the Beaverton Celebration Parade. This is a fun time to represent the union and see our wonderful community members.
The parade starts at 10, we will gather near Griffith Park by 9:15am. More details will be shared via email.
Please let us know if you would like to join us by RSVPing here: Parade RSVP
Member Conversations - Coming to a Building Near You!
OSEA will be visiting schools and worksites throughout the year to connect with members and learn what is going well in, challenges you are facing, supports that we can provide or questions you need answered. Please reach out to a board member if you would like us to come to your building or worksite.
We Need You!
We are looking for folks who would like to become more involved in the union, make positive change for the classified employees in our district and get the word out about OSEA. We will be holding a special election for our vacant Executive Board positions: Vice President, Clerical/Technical Rep, Custodial/ Maintenance Rep and Nutrition Services Rep. We are also looking for people who would like to become Work Site Organizers/ Building Reps (WSOs) and people to help us in our upcoming financial bargaining. Please contact a board member or OSEA Field Rep if you are interested in becoming more involved.
Canopy EAP
Canopy is a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports overall well-being for employees and their families. Canopy is your go-to resource for mental health, wellness, and life support services. Here’s how it helps:
✔ Counseling & Emotional Support: Confidential sessions for stress, anxiety, or personal challenges
✔ Work-Life Resources: Legal, financial, and family support tools
✔ Critical Incident Response: Help during unexpected events
✔ Wellness Tools: Articles, webinars, and self-care resources in English & Spanish
Getting started is simple:
Visit my.canopywell.com
Register as a new user (enter Beaverton School District as your company name)
Or log in if you already have an account
Need help? Call 800-433-2320, text 503-850-7721, or email info@canopywell.com.