Week of October 19, 2020

Spotlight on You

The Nashua Education Foundation had to cancel the annual NEFie Awards because of Covid-19. In lieu of the NEFies, the Nashua Education Foundation is doing a spotlight on staff of the Nashua School District. The first spotlight was this week and I made the nomination. It is my honor to nominate the staff of the Nashua School District to be the first Spotlight presented by the Nashua Education Foundation. Since the start of the pandemic, the staff of this district as work diligently to continue educating the students of Nashua. I am proud to support such a dedicated group of people. Thank you for your incredible work for the students of Nashua. The Nashua Teachers' Union has made a donation to the Nashua Education Foundation in honor of all of you.

ADA Paperwork

Many of you have been waiting to submit your ADA accommodations paperwork to see when and if we would move to a hybrid model. It appears that we will continue to move towards the hybrid model over the next several weeks. If you are in need of ADA accommodations, I strongly urge you to contact Human Resources to get the appropriate paperwork for your medical professional to fill out. I have heard from some people it is taking a few weeks to get the paperwork returned from the doctor after some delay getting it. Please take the necessary steps now to protect yourself.

NTU COPE

Upcoming Meetings: No meeting scheduled

For the latest information and updates from NTU COPE, click here.

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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 pays you $10, the district will pay you the additional $40 to make you whole for that day.

Happening Now...

Food Drive to Benefit End 68 Hours of Hunger

Due to pandemic conditions, we have reimagined our traditional Food Drives. Can you help? We have a short list of items we need to replenish our storage shelves. Please purchase these items as you do your regular grocery shopping, then donate them at 17 Airport Road between 9:00am - Noon on Saturday, October 24.

Wish List Items:

  • Boxes of Oatmeal packets

  • Squeezable Jelly

  • Boxes of Macaroni & Cheese

  • Individually wrapped snacks; granola bars, cookies, fruit snacks

  • Boxes of Cereal

Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship Opportunity! This opportunity through Union Plus is open now through January 31, 2021.

https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships

On A Positive Note

All comments/posts have been shared somewhere in Nashua about a staff member or school.


Halloween Candy Showdown

Upset alert! Milky Way got taken out by Twix. Joining Twix in the Final 4 are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms and Snickers...just barely!!! There are only four left. Vote for your favorite two. Next week, we'll have the finals of the Halloween Candy Showdown.

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

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For the BOE calendar, click here

For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here

Upcoming Events

  • October 20th

      • BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, via Zoom

  • October 21st

      • BOE Policy Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, via Zoom

  • October 26th

      • BOE Human Resources Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, via Zoom

      • Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm, via Zoom

  • October 31st

      • Happy Halloween!

  • November 3rd

      • Election Day

      • Remote Learning Day for all students and staff

  • November 9th

      • BOE Human Resources Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North

      • Board of Education Meeting, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North

  • November 10th

      • Executive Board Meeting, 4:00pm, via Zoom

      • BOE Finance and Operations Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North

  • November 11th

      • No School - Veteran's Day

  • November 17th

      • Board of Directors Meeting, 4:15pm, via Zoom

      • BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North

  • November 18th

      • BOE Policy Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North

  • November 23rd

      • Remote Learning Day for all students and staff

  • November 24th

      • Remote Learning Day for all students and staff

  • November 25th - November 27th

      • No School; Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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

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