Week of March 29, 2021
Registration Open for the 2020/2021 Election
All members who wish to vote in the 2020/2021 Election must register to vote by Friday, April 16th
The 2020 and 2021 NTU General Elections will take place June 1st through June 3rd through an online platform. In order to vote, you must pre-register with the NTU so we can confirm your membership and provide the links for voting. This is a new process for us, replacing our traditional in-person, paper ballot process.
This election will be unique for many reasons. One, it will be the first time we have ever held our election online. Secondly, this well could be the first time that the entire Board of Directors and Executive Board will be up at the same time. We hold annual elections every year and stagger our terms so there is about 50% of the seats up at a time. This has been important because of the way we did our elections in the past. It is also beneficial to maintain some membership for transition purposes and continuity for the Union.
All seats on the Board of Directors and the Executive Board will be on the ballot. Any member in good standing for at least six (6) months is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Any member in good standing who has been on the Board of Directors for at least one (1) year is eligible to served on the Executive Board. The duties, responsibilities, and how to get on the ballot are available on our website.
If you have any questions about the Election, please contact Terry Freeman (freemant@nashuatu.org). If you have any questions about running, a specific position, or responsibilities, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors or an Executive Board member? Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities and how to get on the ballot.
NTU COPE
NEW UPDATES!!!
IMPORTANT ACTION REQUESTED. One-click action to tell your state reps to say no to SB 61, so-called Right to Work.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/constituent-concern-defeat-right-to-work-sb-61?source=direct_link&
Upcoming Meetings: no meeting scheduled
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
Know Your Contract
Jury Duty
As people who work for a school district , we are not exempt from being called to Jury Duty. Each contract has specific language regarding court appearances:
Teachers: Article 6:12
Paras: Article 6:6
Secretaries: Article 6:7
Food Service: Article 6:4
While the language is different in each contract , they all share a common theme. If you are summoned to jury duty, you need to go. If you are paid for your services, bring proof of that to the Payroll Office at Central Office, and you will be paid the difference of what you would be paid for a regular day.
For example, if your regular pay is $50 per day, and the Court s pay you $10, the district will pay you the additional $40 to make you whole for that day.
Free PD from AFT
Supporting Students with Grief and Loss
Tuesday, April 20th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm via Zoom Webinar sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union
Join AFT national trainer Julie Taylor for an interactive webinar on “Supporting Students with Grief and Loss” hosted by Nashua Teachers Union. In 2020, AFT members made clear in a survey with New York Life Foundation: social-emotional supports for students are more important than ever. In our current circumstances, childhood bereavement is particularly pressing – and educators have an important role to play in supporting learning through grief. Participants will learn the strategies of a Grief-Sensitive Educator and receive a complementary kit.
To register, click here and complete the form.
TABATA Tuesdays
FREE Workout on Zoom
TABATA (intervals)
Every Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:30pm
No equipment needed
What is TABATA?
High intensity intervals at your own level, including strengthening and cardio exercises
Ex: 20 seconds work hard/ 10 seconds rest, repeat.
To Get the Zoom Link:
RSVP “Tabata” in the subject to Deanna Lavoie (lavoiede@nashua.edu) for the Zoom link.
Scholarship Opportunities
NTU High School Senior Scholarship - 2021
Application window: February 15, 2021 - April 9, 2021
Applications most be postmarked by April 9, 2021
The 2021 Nashua Teachers' Union High School Senior Scholarship is open to children/dependents of NTU members and retirees in good standing.
Click here for the NTU High School Senior Scholarship Application
NTU Post-Secondary School Scholarship - 2021
Application window: February 15, 2021 - April 9, 2021
Applications most be postmarked by April 9, 2021
The 2021 Nashua Teachers' Union High College Scholarship is open to any children/dependents of NTU members and retirees in good standing in an undergraduate/post-secondary program at a college, community college, university, or recognized trade school.
Click here for the NTU Post-Secondary Scholarship Application
[Closes this week] AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - 2021
Upcoming Events
- March 30th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom
- April 2nd
- Para-Educator Negotiations, 1:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team)
- April 4th
- To those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
- April 6th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom
- Executive Board Meeting, 3:00pm, via Zoom
- April 8th
- Teacher Negotiations, 4:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team)
- April 13th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, via Zoom
- April 14th
- AFT-NH Convention, 5:00pm, via Zoom
- April 20th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom
- Supporting Students with Grief and Loss, 4:00pm, via Zoom (registration required - see above under Professional Development)
- April 21st
- Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, via Zoom
- April 22nd
- Teacher Negotiations, 4:00pm, via Zoom (Negotiating Team)
- April 23rd
- Food Service Negotiations, 10:00am, via Zoom (Negotiating Team)
- April 26th - April 30th
- Spring Vacation! Enjoy!
