Week of March 7, 2022

Message from the President

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful break. I took the kids skiing for the week. I have been going to Sunday River since I was a kid, and we spent the week up their skiing and relaxing. It is already March 7th and spring is coming our way sooner than later, I hope!

2022 NTU Spring Election Information

2022 NTU Spring Election

  • The 2022 NTU Election will be held virtually April 11th - April 14th.


Executive Board positions up for election

    • President - 2-year Term

    • Secretary - 2-year Term

    • Member-at-Large (1) - 2-year Team

To be considered for an Executive Board position, you must submit a Candidate Profile Sheet and meet requirements (see Election Forms). Candidate Profile Sheets are due by Friday, March 11th at Noon to Terry Freeman (freemant@nashuatu.org).


Board of Directors

  • Board of Directors positions up for election - click here for a list by building and unit

To be considered for the Board of Directors, you must submit your name to Terry Freeman (freemant@nashuatu.org) by Friday March 11th at Noon and meet requirements (see Election Forms)


2022 AFT Convention


2022 NTU Spring Election Information Pages

Legislative Update

Update 2022-28 ACTION NEEDED!!!Action Needed (HB 1393-local school budget cap) However, there is an important bill to be considered by the full House in the near future. This bill has been recommended Ought to Pass by a 10-9 vote in the Municipal and County Government committee. HB 1393 would adversely affect local school districts by allowing local school districts to adopt a budget cap with a formula which is primarily based on average daily attendance of pupils. Such a formula would not take into account actual costs in the school district such as transportation contracts, fuel, or even out of district costs for special education. This would leave districts with a budget that could not even meet the basic needs of the district.Action Request Please contact your legislator by clicking the following link: Defeat HB 1393

Know Your Contract

Teacher Transfer Requests

This is the time of year when teachers start thinking about transferring from one grade to another, moving from one building to another, or moving from one level to another.

Article 9:3 of the teachers' contract states:

"Teachers who desire a change in teaching or building assignment may file a written request with the District Human Resources Office not later than April 22 of the school year preceding the school year for which the change is desired. Such request shall be considered valid for one (1) year as a bona fide request for change. The request may be renewed in writing each school year not later than May 5 if it is not granted on initial application."

If you have any questions, please contact the Union Office.

Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

Save the dates March 22-24 for our upcoming Share My Lesson Virtual Conference featuring 30+ free, for-credit professional development webinars--and you'll be entered for the chance to win 1 of 3 self-care wellness packages. Plus, we will email you as soon as registration for Virtual Conference opens up. You’ll be the first to know!

Each self-care wellness package is valued at $379 and includes the following:

This year will not disappoint as we bring in the best of the best to cover topics that are the most important to you, and all for free.

In addition to 30+ webinars, each worth one hour of professional development, AFT President Randi Weingarten will join us to discuss the state of public education in 2022, which is sure to be an important conversation as we continue to tackle health and safety, learning recovery, and social-emotional recovery.

For more information, click here: https://sharemylesson.com/prereg-vc22

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

Shop 'til Your Drop...

The big winner was Target, but there were some very creative answers. My favorite was the liquor store.

Here is a list of everything mentioned: Shop 'til You Drop

Just for Fun

We are back from vacation. Did you enjoy it? This week's question is simple: did your travel/go away for vacation?

For the NTU calendar, click here

For the BOE calendar, click here

For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here

Upcoming Events

  • March 7th - March 11th

      • National Social Worker Week

  • March 8th

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom

      • Secretary Negotiations, 11:00am, Central Office

      • Executive Board, 4:00pm, via Zoom

  • March 9th

      • Solidarity Day - Wear NTU Blue

      • Teacher Negotiations, 9:00am, Central Office

  • March 10th

      • Teacher and School Staff Shortage Task Force, Washington, DC

  • March 15th

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

  • March 16th

      • Early Release

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

  • March 17th

      • Happy St. Patrick's Day

  • March 22nd

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom

      • Secretary Negotiations, 10:00am, Central Office

  • March 24th

      • Paraeducator Negotiations, 10:00am, Central Office

  • March 29th

      • NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 9:00am, via Zoom

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

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