POWERFUL PRESENCE AT DOE BOARD MEETING

GFT members from all units, not just teachers, were present at the board meeting held on Wednesday.  For the first time in almost two years, the board meeting took place in the evening where more stakeholders were able to hear concerns and stayed updated with the...

CBA CORNER: DID YOU KNOW?

Thanks to the contract, teachers have input in developing the School Calendar.  According to Article 6.A.2. School Calendar: A joint committee appointed by the President of the Union and the GEPB shall be formed to study and recommend a school calendar(s) to the...

CBA CORNER: DID YOU KNOW?

According to the contract, 5.H.2. Special Meetings: The principal may call special faculty meetings as needed. No formal agenda is required, but meetings are limited to a single topic. Meetings shall be thirty (30) minutes or less. Teachers shall not be required to...

TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFF VOICE CONCERNS

Work site visits have been going well, hearing from teachers and support staff at various schools during their lunch breaks.  We were able to clarify and provide guidance for several issues and concerns that have been brought up.  We will be compiling and...