Learn about Washoe Professional Technical Association's efforts to support its members.
Summer 2026
Spring 2025
WPTA History
- WPTA has continued working with District leadership to support employees impacted by overages this year. This year's process was less complex as a result of discussions WPTA and District leadership completed last year
- WPTA held elections for the 2026-27 board and elected Brad Rose as Vice President, Wylie Evanson as Representative and Jennifer Caldwell as Secretary
- WPTA solicited member feedback and approved the addition of a second Pro-tech Representative to the executive board
- WPTA consulted with membership and, with majority support, established a Board member stipend to begin with the 2026-2027 board
- WPTA remains committed to supporting members in IDP meetings and providing expert representation whenever necessary
- WPTA is working with the District to align contract terms and practices for all employees moved into our unit by leadership and Board action
- WPTA brought safety concerns at our 9th street location to District leadership and advocated for additional measures. The District increased School Police presence and added additional fencing as a result
- WPTA awarded $1000 scholarships to 3 WPTA members and 4 WPTA family members
- WPTA spoke in support of a new Admin facility at several BOT meetings, highlighting security and health concerns across our aging facilities
Spring 2025
- WPTA is working with the district to support employees impacted by overages and implement Article 18 (Reduction in Force) language of the WPTA contract with fidelity
- WPTA held elections for the 2025-26 board and elected Jeana Piroli as Vice President and Juan Smith as Treasurer
- WPTA ended its legal case with APTA and received a nominal monetary settlement
- WPTA members led a contract training at Wooster High School for interested members
- WPTA notified members of a PERS contribution increase, effective 7/1/25, that will impact ProTech salaries
- WPTA provided support to 5 ProTechs in IDP meetings
- WPTA awarded $1000 scholarships to 7 WPTA family members
WPTA History
- January 2024: WPTA was recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative for WCSD's Professional-Technical employees by the WCSD Board of Trustees.
- February 2024: WPTA members and the WCSD Board of Trustees voted to approve the 2023-2027 WPTA Contract.
- Spring 2024: WPTA held its first elections, awarded its first scholarships, and held its first social event.
- Fall 2024: WPTA invited its attorney to train the board and other WPTA leaders on representing employees, and held a fall social event, as well as a general membership meeting.
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