Events Calendar
10/25/2009 22:02
EVENTS AND DATES
Nov 1- TEACHER UNION DAY- Waldorf Astoria (tickets are only $30)
Nov 3- Election Day (No Students)
Nov 10- Parent Teacher Conferences (most sites)
Nov 11- Veterans Day (Schools Closed)
Nov 26-27- Thanksgiving Recess
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11/18/2008 00:42
EVENTS AND DATES
EVENTS AND DATES
Sept. 23- P215 Site Visit*
Sept. 30- P238 Site Visit*
Sept.25th- Protest Goldman Sachs (5pm)
Sept. 28th- Yom Kippur (Schools CLOSED)
Oct. 12th- Columbus Day (Schools CLOSED)
*Tentative Dates
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UFT News
02/06/2009 20:54
UFT SCHOOL GOVERNANCE REPORT
UFT Delegate Assembly approves union's School Governance Task Force report
Feb 4, 2009 7:18 PM
Recommendations include continuing mayoral control of schools with modifications to present law
The Delegate Assembly of the UFT on Feb. 4 voted overwhelmingly to approve a report by the...
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11/18/2008 01:38
IT COULD BE YOU!
Support our ATR colleagues. Our contract guarantees their employment and salaries, but when these experienced and competent teachers lost their regular positions, through no fault of their own, they ended up frequently being used only as substitutes or teaching out of license. At the same time,...
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11/16/2008 04:25
Without COPE, There's no HOPE
The UFT won a slew of political victories in Albany and City Hall during the last school year, and the union couldn’t have done it without the voluntary financial contributions of members to the union’s ongoing legislative and political work.
The wins — which included getting the state and...
News
10/25/2009 21:52
YOUR TO DO LIST
DEMAND FOR STUDENT GOALS
Since quality review has began, it seems that many principals have been asking staff to have a student goal developed for each child, and at times, posted on the child’s desk. If you have been asked to create individual student goals (with exception to IEP goals),...
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10/25/2009 21:46
FYI: Important Info
BUDGET CUTS
Principals have been informed that if they do not use money in their budgets that they have set aside for staffing purposes, the DOE will take that money back. In addition, there may be additional midyear cuts. At this time, special education programs should not be...
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09/17/2009 23:57
CHAPTER LEADER MESSAGE-SEPTEMBER '09
Dear Colleagues,
First of all, welcome back to what I hope has been a graceful beginning thus far. Coming off from an excellent Chapter 683 program and a quick, but restful three weeks off, I am excited about this year and I hope you are too.
This year has seen a lot of changes...
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09/17/2009 23:56
New School Year To Do List
The new school year is on the way and there is a lot to do. In order for us to effectively serve our students, we need to make sure that some things are in place. Help me to help you!
First, make sure that you have a copy of every child’s IEP that is currently in your class. If you have not...
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09/17/2009 23:55
H1N1 Precautions
The H1N1 virus (most commonly known as the Swine Flu), continues to be a major concern for our staff. Some of you have asked about procedures. At this time, I have not received any written protocol on how the DOE plans on addressing the issue, besides what has been in the media.
In...
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09/17/2009 23:53
FROM THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
The UFT contract negotiation committee has been meeting. To protect the integrity of the contract negotiations, closed door discussions cannot be discussed publicly. However, I do have a list of demands that have been approved by the Delegate Assembly. As I visit your sites, I will be more...
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09/17/2009 23:52
Paraprofessional News
Have you joined TRS yet? If not, now is the time. Even if you plan on working long term, your future and retirement are important. It’s never too early to begin planning and saving. Speak to a pension or TRS representative ASAP to get more info.
Know your rights! There must be a...
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09/17/2009 23:51
FYI: Important Info
EVENTS AND DATES
Sept. 23- P215 Site Visit*
Sept. 30- P238 Site Visit*
Sept.25th- Protest Goldman Sachs (5pm)
Sept. 28th- Yom Kippur (Schools CLOSED)
Oct. 12th- Columbus Day (Schools CLOSED)
*Tentative Dates
Did you know that most union forms can be...
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06/15/2009 23:16
CHAPTER LEADER UPDATE- JUNE
Dear Colleagues,
First off, let me say THANK YOU for electing me to my first full-term as chapter leader of this school. Hopefully I will continue to serve you well as we move forward to what I hope will be a better future and a stronger union. Congratulations are also in order to...
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06/15/2009 23:13
UFT SURVEY ON DOE AND CHANCELLOR
360-Degree Survey: Hold DOE Accountable
Every member should have received a letter asking us to evaluate the DOE and the Chancellor. This is part of the union’s effort to hold them accountable, the same way we are held accountable. I encourage and hope that each of you will take five minutes...
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