TAP is the
official bargaining agent for the teachers and counselors of the Paramount
School District. We support our members in their ongoing efforts to lead our
students to greater social, personal, and academic success.
In response to a call in 1863 from the California
Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Swett, for a "teachers' institute",
about one hundred teachers gathered in San Francisco, resulting in the formation
of the California Educational Society. In 1875, the organization changed its
name to the California Teachers Association.
In 1912, several regional teachers organizations,
including the Southern California Teachers Association, were consolidated into
the CTA, enabling creation of a statewide governance structure. The
consolidation retained six distinct regional entities, or 'sections', however,
which continued to elect their own executive secretaries and staffs.
In 1971, the sections were phased out, with a unified governance structure and staff. In
1975 the Teachers Association of Paramount (TAP) was incorporated in
California as a chartered affiliate chapter of the CTA.
TAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS2010-2011
President: Deb MeyersTAPPres@TapTalk.comSchool site: Jackson
Vice President: Leonard RodriguezLeorodriguez101@netscape.comSchool site: KeppelVice President: Michelle Lewismichlew@earthlink.netSchool site: KeppelTreasurer: Thomas ColeContact him through TAP officeSchool site: Senior CampusSecretary; Jeff Fisheringfoneturtle@yahoo.comSchool site: KeppelElementary Director CDC-2:
Jill Van ZantContact through TAP officeSchool site: MoklerElementary Director 3-5: Jay LambRes1rygh@verizon.netSchool site: KeppelIntermediate Director: April O’ConnerSurferapril@aol.comSchool site: ZamboniSecondary Director: Aileen Tanimotoaytanimoto@yahoo.comSchool site: Senior CampusSupport Staff Director: Avon Torresavontorres@hotmail.com
School site: TannerBargaining Chair: Nancy RandallPolygate00@yahoo.comSchool site: Community Day School
