Community, Press Releases

DEA Multicultural Committee Statement of Hope

In collaboration with Jabari Woods (Associate Director of HR & Equity, Equity Coordinator), the Davenport Education Association Multicultural Committee Chair, Jamie Walker-Sallis, are releasing the following statement on behalf of the Davenport Education Association Multicultural Committee: In wake of the tragic incidents which have occurred in Davenport, Minnesota and throughout the nation, it is vital… Continue reading DEA Multicultural Committee Statement of Hope

Press Releases

Davenport Doing the Right Thing

Davenport Community School District employees received an email from Superintendent Dr. Robert Kobylski today regarding pay for employees during the school closure to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Kobylski stated: "As a District, we intend to fulfill an internal, as well as a larger public purpose, by continuing to provide full pay to all… Continue reading Davenport Doing the Right Thing

Elections, Press Releases

DEA School Board Recommendations

The Davenport Education Association interviewed 11 of the 14 school board candidates who returned a request for an interview and completed a questionnaire. All of the returned questionnaires will be posted on the DEA webpage in the coming days. The DEA has recommended the following candidates for the Davenport Community School District Board of Education:… Continue reading DEA School Board Recommendations

Press Releases

DEA Press Release on Dr. Tate’s Resignation

The Davenport Education Association released the following on Friday regarding Dr. Tate's resignation announcement. “As President and on behalf of the Davenport Education Association (DEA), I want to express my thanks and gratitude to Dr. Arthur Tate for his years of service to the students, staff and citizens of the Davenport Community School District (DCSD),”… Continue reading DEA Press Release on Dr. Tate’s Resignation

Press Releases

Davenport Teachers Union President Supports Superintendent

The following press release was sent this week in regards to Dr. Tate's ethics charges. Davenport- The president of the Davenport Education Association (DEA) which represents the nearly 1,400 teachers and nurses employed by the Davenport Community School District (DCSD), is supporting Dr. Art Tate, Superintendent of the DCSD, as he faces ethics charges by… Continue reading Davenport Teachers Union President Supports Superintendent