WELCOME TO TOTEM ASSOCIATION!
TOTEM Association is comprised of Anchorage School District (ASD) employees who support the students, staff, administration, parents, and community. TOTEM promotes professional growth and continuing education for all members. Whether you are a member or a visitor, please take a moment to browse around and learn more about TOTEM Association. If you're a new hire with TOTEM, click the link below to watch a new hire orientation video to help answer your questions about the advantages to being a member of TOTEM.
There is a TOTEM New Hire Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 6 pm. All TOTEM Employees are welcome to attend. Sign up for the Zoom Meeting here.
WHY JOIN TOTEM ASSOCIATION?
A Quick Guide to the Importance and Benefits of Membership
MEMBER BENEFITS
EARN MORE MONEY
UNIONS AND JANUS
FREE COLLEGE BENEFITS AND SCHOLARSHIPS!
Did you know you can earn an Associate and Bachelor's Degree for FREE when you are a member of TOTEM? To read more about it, click here. In addition, Union Plus gives out $250,000 in scholarships each year for members and their families (click here). Keep an eye out for more informational Zooms to be scheduled!
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
TOTEM and the School District have negotiated a Tentative Agreement.
In late December, even though arbitration dates had been scheduled, TOTEM and ASD were able to agree to a TA (Tentative Agreement). Those documents are currently being proofed for accuracy and will be available for viewing on our website soon and voting will take place in early-mid February. There are currently two different informational Zoom meetings scheduled to further explain the changes of the new agreement. These meetings are for TOTEM Members only. If you are interested in becoming a TOTEM Member, please contact us.
INTERESTED IN FURTHERING YOUR EDUCATION WITH GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY?
New Scholarships Are Available!!
Learn about our partnership with Grand Canyon University and scholarship opportunities in a short Zoom informational session!
Grand Canyon also offers other help for employees. If you are interested in joining a NES/Praxis Prep Session, take a look at this flyer.
NEWS AND INFORMATION UPDATES
2018-2021 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
2022/23 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
DECEMBER 2021 TOTEM NEWSLETTER
COVID-19 SUPPORT INFORMATION
TOTEM is committed to helping our membership through the unknown. Even with school buildings being closed, the District is committed to paying TOTEM employees through March 30. There are additional ways that APEA, the District and AFT are working to help you through the coming days. Click below to read about them. We will continue to update the page as more information becomes available.
RESOURCES AND TRAININGS
Find out about upcoming Employee Orientations. Check out First Aid trainings available to TOTEM Members. Learn about the TOTEM Mentor Program. Read past newsletters.
CONTACT YOUR TOTEM EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE
What are Employee Representatives? How do you know when you need one?
SICK LEAVE & CATASTROPHIC LEAVE BANK INFORMATION
Designed to help members in need of additional leave, find out how to apply.
ADDITIONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Campfire is now hiring for afterschool programs. Click here for more information.