NTU Updates

Colleagues,

1) Local Control Update: The NTU and our community partners posted an Op-Ed piece on NJ Spotlight about the return to local control. It is a great read about the concerns as we move forward.  Returning to local control was a huge victory, but that doesn’t mean we can all rest on our laurels. The district and the NTU will be going through a huge transition in the upcoming months. More information to come.

2) Arbitration Award Update: A lot of people have asked when the arbitration awards will be paid out. Typically in these cases, the district has 90 days to confirm the decision. Our

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

All NTU Members are invited to attend!

Please see attached flyer!

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.

• Wednesday October 25, 2017 @ Oliver Street School (4 PM—5:30 PM)
• Thursday, October 26. 2017 @ Barringer High School (4 PM—5:30 PM)

If your school is without an NTU

1) Revised Tuition Reimbursement Forms – Because of changes we negotiated in our contract, we have made revisions to the Tuition Reimbursement Forms. Please use this version moving forward! Thank you!

2) Open enrollment - Open Enrollment 2018 is effective now through Tuesday, October 31, 2017.  The elections you make during Open Enrollment will remain in effect from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2018.   Now is the time to make any changes you need to your health benefits and to make sure everybody is covered in your family.

It’s also the time to sign up for the Flexible Spending Plans.  

Colleagues,

1) Kudos – The new NTU website is regularly updated with a wide variety of important information, including a calendar of events, and how to’s for topics like FMLA’s.  If you have anything you’d like added to the website (kudos, pictures/videos from your school, etc), just send it to mmaillaro@newarkteachersunion.com.. There a lot of amazing things going on in the Newark Public Schools, and it’s important to highlight them!

2) Pre-K to 8 Prep Period Survey – In order to monitor implementation of the new contract settlement, we ask that all Pre-K to 8^th grade teachers fill out this

Colleagues,

1) NTU Calendar Books – This is the question we get most at the NTU this time of year “Where is my Calendar book?” The 2017-2018 calendar book is currently at the printer and we hope to have it out to the membership in the next week or so.

2) NTU Contract Books – We are working with NPS on finalizing the new Contract Books. We hope to have a digital version on the website next week and the print copy available soon after.

3) NTUniversity: The NTU is in the process of developing a calendar of workshops for members and we are requesting proposals. If you are interested in presenting to

Colleagues,

1) SAVE THE DATES! With the transition back to local control, it is vital that NTU has a strong presence at the upcoming NPS Advisory Board Meetings. This fight is far from over!

• September 13 – On Wednesday, September 13^th, at 3:30 pm sharp, in front of Newark City Hall, Mayor Baraka will hold a press conference, open to the public, celebrating the return of local control to the Newark Public Schools after 22 years of state control. AFT National President Randi Weingarten will be among the speakers. The Weequahic High School band will play at 3:15 pm. Please come out to this very