Welcome to the DTA


Welcome to the De Soto Teachers’ Association website. Our organization is proud to work with our school district and support our members. We continue to grow stronger and help create positive change in our schools. Please navigate through the links to find out more about our Association, KNEA, and NEA. Learn how we assist our teachers, highlights from our Executive meetings, and membership.

-Nikki Leisten
President, De Soto Teachers’ Association

KNEA…Making Public Schools Great for Every Child.

What's New

* Important information! Action needed concerning KPERS benefits! Click here
Other KPERS information:

  • What the KPERS study commission decided
  • Why are we concerned about the changes to KPERS
  • The basics of the KPERS system

    View the new 2011-12 Negotiated Agreement! Click Here

    View the new Sick Leave Pool Agreement! Click Here

    Click the "Month" below to access the minutes of the Executive Board Meetings.
  • January 2012

    • 2011-12 notice letters for this year's negotiations:
    DTA Notice Letter
    BOE Notice Letter

    Minutes of 2012 negotiation sessions

  • To be added

    DTA 2011-12 quarterly newsletters
  • 1st Quarter
  • 2nd Quarter

    2010 Teachers of Excellence Announced!
  • Teachers of Excellence

    What We Do


    In the last year your DTA volunteer board and members have:
    • Solicited support from central office and has now included the Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Human Resources Director, and Special Education Director in the beginning of our monthly board meetings
    • Interviewed board members and candidates running for school board seats in the spring election
    • Negotiated a 1.25% raise when it looked like there would be no raise (or worse, pay cuts and loss of jobs)
    • Coordinated with our regional and state KNEA representatives to support the needs of our professional members at the local and state level
    • Established a system of communication based upon mutual respect for the profession of educating children with our district leaders


    Under the Dome


    Keep track of events in Topeka by subscribing to the KNEA’s electronic newsletter that reports regularly from the Kansas state legislature and provides in-depth analysis on pending legislation that affects our schools. To view the most recent issue of Under the Dome or to learn more about how you can support the KNEA’s lobby effort, visit At the Capitol on the KNEA website.

    Have an Issue?

    Begin by contacting your building representative for advice. For building issues, your building representative may recommend you speak directly with the principal and will be available to accompany you to that meeting. Your building representative may refer other issues to the DTA Executive Board, meet with administrators on your behalf, or consult KNEA for further action. Click here to access a list of building reps.

    Communicating with Legislators

    Click on the following links for help and useful information.

    Talking Points
    Become an Online Advocate
    Contact Information for Kansas Legislatures


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