Check out the May BFT Newsletter for info about ...
Contract negotiations updates
Contributing to your HSA tax-free
End-of-session rally at the state Capitol May 15
Petition information for funding public education
Summer Writing Applications Due May 23
Retirement seminar
Minnesota Safe Learning Survey Spring Version
What can you do?
Some educators have formed a group called BEAR: Bloomington Educators Against Racism. They are also looking to form sub groups, with a focus on other social justice issues such as equity, LGBTQ, teachers of color, etc... If you are interested in being a part of the BEAR, contact Cassie Pagel or Emily Trieu.
Feeling anxious, sad, worried or overwhelmed?
Bloomington Public Schools partners with Fairview to provide staff with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is available to all employees and their families. Counselors offer support and guidance for:
Relationship, parenting and family concerns
Work-related concerns and work-life balance
Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Grief
Conflict management
Change management
Financial problems
Leaves of absence and returning to work
Click here to learn out more about EAP
Watch School Board meetings on BEC-TV
Check out our new member website.
Substitutes Can Join EdMN
The cost for substitute teachers to join Education Minnesota is around $55 per year. Here is the link to enroll: Substitute Teacher Membership
Get BFT group emails
Are you receiving emails from the BFT group? If not, here are directions to request be added to the BFT email group.