Week of January 31, 2022

Message from the President

Tonight, the Board of Education will meet at 6:00pm. I have scheduled a rally outside of Nashua High School North to start at 5:15pm. We have other unions, including members of the Nashua Fire Fighters IAFF Local 789, joining us tonight. I ask you all to join me this evening. I am hoping to fill the Board Room with blue shirts again. I know some of you are not comfortable being in the Board Room, and I respect that. Please consider joining us outside until the meeting begins.


I have sent you information about contacting BOE members. I asked you to contact them, and many of you have, thank you! I hope some of you coming tonight will speak at pubic comment. I will be addressing the Board for the first time relative to Appendix I (eye) and Article 12.9. I have held out and allowed others to speak on it as it could be seen as self-serving. However, as this drags out and their reasoning for doing this changes, it's time for me to stand up and speak for myself, future Union Presidents, and the future of our Union. In solidarity!

Humanitarian Award

On behalf of the Nashua Teachers' Union, President Adam Marcoux is proud to recognize and congratulate retired teacher/current para-educator Jeanne O'Brien on her 2021 US Field Hockey Humanitarian Award. Congratulations Jeanne!

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Field-Hockey/Features/2022/January/25/2021-USA-Field-Hockey-Humanitarian-Award-Winner-Jeanne-OBrien?fbclid=IwAR2MKo2UKafH6q16LYcN8qmttg0JAak6_r6bSgveM5wEan1BqAOn2_lZH_A#.YfBJ6kXsrrc.facebook

New signs coming to the meeting tonight!

Want one of these signs for your yard? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fbwVFLzTmYXwNXmU7

Legislative Update

Know Your Contract

Teacher Retirement Deadline Notice - DEADLINE TOMORROW!!!

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, 2022.

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.

The US Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Announces His Retirement

Ask Students: Who is Stephen Breyer and what is his background? When was Justice Breyer appointed to the Supreme Court, and by which president?

https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/stephen-breyer-retirement

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

Yes to Valentine's Day...barely...

Celebrating Valentine's Day for the win, just barely though.

Just for Fun

It snowed over the weekend...a lot. Did you enjoy the snow? I love snow and big storms and prefer them on the weekend. Snow days cause too many problems. Plus the snow is good for skiing and sledding!

For the NTU calendar, click here

For the BOE calendar, click here

For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here

Upcoming Events

  • January 31st

      • Solidarity Day - wear NTU Blue

      • NTU Rally at the BOE, 5:15pm, Nashua High School North

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

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

  • February 1st

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, Central Office

      • Executive Board, 4:00pm, via Zoom

  • February 2nd

      • Unit C - Secretary Unit Membership Meeting; 4:15pm, Nashua High School North

  • February 7th - February 11th

      • National School Counselor Week

  • February 7th

      • Secretary Negotiations, 9:00am, Central Office

  • February 8th

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, Central Office

      • Executive Board, 4:00pm, via Zoom

  • February 10th

      • Food Service Negotiations, 2:00pm, via Zoom

  • February 12th

      • Teacher Leaders, 9:00am

  • February 14th

      • Valentine's Day

  • February 15th

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, Central Office

  • February 21st

      • Presidents' Day

      • In-service Day/Professional Development Day

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

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

  • February 22nd

      • Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office

  • February 23rd

      • Internal Para Negotiations, 4:00pm, Union Office

  • February 28th - March 4th

      • Vacation Week

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

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