Dear Brothers & Sisters:
Chris Cerf and his charter school advocates have lost their bid to have seniority removed from each and every one of you. This has been a long battle, and it is not yet over as the Cerf allies are still trying to destroy your right to have a strong Teacher's Union by filing these cases throughout the country hoping that they someday will arise to the United States Supreme Court.
There are five major fines, lawsuits and federal investigations from previous administrations that could soon drain millions of dollars from the school district’s budget, according to Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León.
One fine alone that has gone unpaid for three years could cost $48 million -- at a minimum.
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In this issue:
1) Contract Update
2) Observation-Evaluation Tips—Competency 4
3) NTU Toy and Coat Drive
And much more
Newark teachers are due for a $2.5 million windfall this year, and hundreds more can expect hefty raises in the future, thanks to a new agreement between the district and the city teachers union.
It has been brought to our attention that in the last few weeks, bulk emails that we have sent to NPS email addresses are not always being received by members. We are working with NPS on resolving this issue.
We ask that if you are not receiving NTU communications, send an email from your personal email address to mmaillaro@newarkteachersunion.
In this issue:
- Grievance/Contract Update
- Snow Day Update
- Prudential Center
- Food Drive
Many of our students and their families need some extra help this holiday season. The NTU is partnering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to ensure everyone has a great holiday season this year.
--------------- In this issue: 1) Election Day 2) New Jersey's New Sick Day Law for Per Diem Staff 3) Observation-Evaluation Tips—Competency 5 And much more
Colleagues,
Remember! Under state law, if you choose to attend the NJEA convention on November 8, you have the right to do so without having to take a sick or personal day. The NTU has worked with the NPS to ensure that the process to attend the NJEA convention would be as simple as possible. For those looking to attend, there is a simple one page form to complete.