NTU LGBTQ COMMITTEE/NETWORK - School districts nationwide are facing increased concerns over giving voice, protection, and resources to their LGBTQ students, and staff. Recent events in Newark serve to highlight that concern, here, as well.   The Newark Teacher’s Union has taken notice.

The NTU Executive Board is revamping our Social Justice and Community Engagement Committee and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

At this meeting, we want to discuss your concerns, hear your ideas, and show you how to get involved!

Join NTU Vice Presidents Chris Canik and Yvette Jordan in developing an action plan for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond!

Monday, October 30, 2017 4:00 PM—5:30 PM

Newark Teachers Union

1019 Broad Street, Newarlk NJ

Parking Available behind building

The following

Some information from the Office of the State Comptroller to SEBAC about Preferred Providers

Plus, a letter about the Anthem/Hartford Healthcare dispute

The Fall Luncheon was attended by sixty colleagues from our member chapters (Commack, Elwood, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Huntington, Kings Park, Northport, Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Sachem, Smithtown and Three Village). VOTE/COPE Chair June Smith gave an update on NYSUT’S phone campaign to defeat the Constitutional Convention proposition.

Below you'll find the link to the October-November-December Newsletter. Remember, click on the link ending in .pdf to view it.

http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2017-10/octnovdec.pdf

After hearing from teachers, principals, superintendents and local school boards, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved modest changes to the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan. The changes aim to ease the “sticker shock” expected to lower school letter grades when tougher standards are imposed.

LFT President Larry Carter urged the board to adopt a four-point plan proposed by school superintendents, instead of the harsh BESE plan that would see many schools drop at least one letter grade.

Colleagues,

1) We are looking for Building Reps! Without a NTU Building Rep in YOUR school you lose a valuable voice that will advocate for you, defend your contract, and keep you informed in your building. A NTU Rep will help assure YOU and your contract are defended each and every day. Learn how you can help be a part of securing your and your co-workers' voices!

Our Rep Support Committee has scheduled two meetings for next week.