Purposes of the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association:
promote continuous improvement in instruction and all other student services of all kinds
encourage ethical practices and policies
eliminate all forms of bias based on race, religion, color, gender, age disability, sexual orientation, economic status, national origin, or social, political or economic status
protect the civil rights of all school employees
encourage public school employee involvement in community affairs
promote mutual assistance and cooperation among all public employee organizations
promote harmony, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding among the school district’s two bargaining units
enable members to speak with a common voice to the School Board, community and legal authorities
negotiate for good working wages and a good quality of work life on matters relating to wages, hours, and terms/conditions of employment
