Soquel Education Association represents educators in Soquel Union Elementary School District, a small elementary school district in Santa Cruz County with three elementary schools and one middle school. Soquel educator salaries and benefits rank last compared to other Santa Cruz County school districts. Despite existing in one of the most expensive places in the country, SUESD salaries and benefits rank significantly below the California statewide average for educators. Support Soquel Educators by following the different steps below:
47% of educators in our district have reported that they are actively seeking employment elsewhere or plan to do so by the end of the school year. The failure to retain educators directly leads to lower-quality learning environments, loss of longstanding programs, and unstable school communities. Sign the petition below to send a message to our district leadership that you stand with us for the safe and stable schools all SUESD students deserve!
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write a letter to the school board
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Make your voice heard and start sending letters to Soquel Union Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Turnbull and the School Board. Let them know you stand with educators and their fight for a fair contract that will provide the safety and stability all SUESD students deserve.
