Week of January 22, 2024

Message from the President

I have received some questions about the Presidential Primary Day on January 23rd and Presidents Day.

 

January 23rd is a Professional Development Day/workday for all teachers, paraeducators, secretaries, and food service workers. It is a regular workday and was traded with Presidents Day.  By contract (Article 7:5 #1), paraeducators must attend the Professional Development day in order to be paid.

 

Presidents Day is a regular school day for all teachers, paraeducators, secretaries and food service workers and students will be in attendance.

 

If you have any questions, please let me know (president@nashuatu.org).

AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin

AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin 2024-03

Voucher Bills in the House

ACTION NEEDED FOR THIS WEEK

Please click the link to email the House Education Committee and ask them to vote Inexpedient to Legislate on HB 1652 and HB 1691.

Know Your Contract

Teacher Retirement Deadline Notice - Less than a month!!!

Attention teachers considering retirement at the end of this school year!!!

Under Article 4.9A of the contract, in order to be eligible for your severance, you must submit a binding letter of retirement to the Superintendent no later than February 1, 2024. Please make sure the letter you provide to HR is signed in ink. It can be scanned and emailed, but there needs to be a signature on the letter.

Sample Retirement Letter

I would also suggest that you set up an appointment with the New Hampshire Retirement System.  In order to receive your severance, you must provide a copy of your first retirement check.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Ed. Council Meeting

Last week, the Education Council met at Central Office. Per teh teachers' contract, Article X, the Ed. Council meets at least quarterly with the Superintendent and members of the Board of Education.

Ed. Council Representatives

Michelle Quadros - Elementary quadrosm@nashua.edu

Stephanie Keating-Bayrd - Middle School keatingbayrds@nashua.edu

Wendy Dufoe - High School dufoew@nashua.edu

Minutes from the January 17, 2024 Ed. Council Meeting

Kristi's Krew Blood Drive

Vacancies on the Board of Directors

The following positions are vacant on the Board of Directors. Vacancies are either a one or two year term (see date next to each position for when the term expires). The Board of Directors meetings monthly to discuss Union related issues, actions, and other business as needed. Board members also help disseminate information from the Union Office, meet with administration for questions about contracts, and assist members with questions, concerns and when meeting with administration. Members of the Board Directors are supported by the Grievance Chairs and the Executive Board. If you have any questions, or are interested in one of the vacant positions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org). 

Nashua High North

Teacher Representative (2024)

Amherst Street

Teacher Representative (2024)

Dr. Crisp

Paraeducator Representative (2024)

Franklin Street

Teacher Representative (2025)

Paraeducator Representative (2024)

Main Dunstable

Paraeducator Representative (2024)

New Searles

Teacher Representative (2025)

Title 1

One (1) Unit Representative (2024)

Food Service

One (1) Unit Representative (2025)

Secretaries

One (1) Unit Representative (2024)

Have an idea for the Just for Fun section?  Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee!!!

Coffee was by far the winner, and my favorite morning beverage!!! But I am really curious to know what "other" may entail. 🤔

Dad Joke of the Week

Why did Princess Elsa fall off her sled? 

She let it go.

Just for Fun

I hate snow days...plan and simple. I understand the need for them, but man, they can be a pain. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the and appreciate being home with my kids and not having to worry about them...but...

For the NTU calendar, click here

For the BOE calendar, click here

For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here

Upcoming Events 

Questions? Comments? Need Assistance?  Contact a member of the Executive Board

Trying to email Adam? Make sure to use president@nashuatu.org