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Newsletter For September 30, 2015

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Governor Malloy issued a press release in response to OPMs most recent revenue projections for FY16.   The press release calls for bipartisan meetings on the state budget   The discussions could lead to a special session on the FY16 budget.  Gov.

Surviving a Bully Adminstrator

By LaShunda Foster

When we hear the term “bully”, we typically envision a menacing adolescent towering over an unsuspecting and vulnerable target.  Anti-bullying programs and campaigns across the nation educate teachers and students about the dangers of bullying, how to handle a bully, or how to recognize if a child is being bullied.  But what if you’re a 28-year veteran teacher with a well-established reputation and the campus bully is your principal?   

Please click on the following link to view the ECCAFF Scholarship Luncheon pictures:

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Longevity Payments for those who qualify will be included in the October 29, 2015 paychecks.

State Statute reads as follows:

Endorsements: (Members are free to support the candidates of their choice. These endorsements are made to recommend candidates who support the best interests of public education and working families. In some districts candidates were unopposed or no endorsements were made.)

Important: We are sponsoring a phone bank on a flexible schedule for PWFT endorsed school board candidates. Call 571-330-8623 or 571-238-6798 to volunteer.

Reclaiming the Promise by Showing Up by PWFT President Bill Hosp

            Last month I ended the message about participating in state and local elections with a quote of the popular saying, “Ninety percent of winning is just showing up.”

The Union has become aware that in isolated instances, some members are being denied access to Training and Professional Leave [Article 31, Section Five of our contract] to attend the Union's upcoming training session.

New Teacher Edition of Snippets, September/October 2015

In recent weeks A&R sent 2 letters to the State demanding contract negotiations for a successor agreement.  The State has responded and is seeking dates to meet with A&R.  At that initial meeting "ground rules" for the contract negotiations will be established.  We do not have that initial date set as of yet, but will keep you updated.  Chief Negotiator Christine Buck along with Vice President Mike Myles and President John DiSette are seeking to have that initial meeting with the State either in late October or early November.