AFSA Establishes Relief Fund for New Orleans School Administrators; Blog Set up for Member Communications.

WASHINGTON -- The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO announced today the establishment of a relief fund for members of the Principals' Association of New Orleans Public Schools, Inc. (PANOPSI), AFSA Local 17 whose lives have been besieged by Hurricane Katrina.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by the devastation and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including the 150 school administrators of PANOPSI," said AFSA National President Baxter Atkinson. "Your union has not forgotten you and we are here to help you rebuild your lives."

We urge contributions to the fund. One-hundred percent of all donations will go directly to these New Orleans public school administrators to assist them in reconstructing their lives. Contributions may be made by sending a check to:

AFSA/PANOPSI Katrina Relief Fund
                    1107 17th Street, NW
                    Suite 408
                    Washington, DC 20036

In addition, the union has set up a blog in which PANOPSI members with access to a computer may receive news about aid programs available to them, as well as communicate with their colleagues, and obtain updates on their colleagues. It is located at: panopsi.blogspot.com.

The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO is the only national labor union representing public school principals, assistant principals, administrators, and supervisors. AFSA has been fighting for quality public school education since 1976. AFSA provides labor, legislative, political, professional, occupational, and leadership services and benefits to over 20,000 members nationwide including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.