Week of March 20, 2023
Week of March 20, 2023
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Amending the NTU ConstitutionÂ
Amending the NTU ConstitutionÂ
Proposed Changes
Proposed Changes
At their meeting on March 15th, the Board of Directors approved sending the amended NTU Constitution to the membership for ratification.Â
The changes, seen in red, mainly reflect updating the Constitution to the current practice of the NTU as well as recommended changes from AFT. Some of the changes shift some responsibility to the Office of the President. The rationale for this is because we have have a full time President for the last 20 or so year, which is a change that has not been reflected in the Constitution.Â
To review a draft of the Constitution that will be voted on in April click here.
Review of the ChangesÂ
Review of the ChangesÂ
I will hold a Zoom webinar on Thursday, April 6th at 4:00pm to review the proposed changes and answer any questions. Registration is required. Please visit https://aft.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0D6k4Ft4Ty6ZD0JDIxhrag
After registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Voting on Changes
Voting on Changes
Voting to ratify the amendments of the Constitution will take place during the 2023 NTU Spring Election. There will be a ballot question on the proposed changes. Please make sure you register to vote: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE . Voter registration closes on Friday, March 24th at 4:00pm.
2023 NTU Spring Election Information
2023 NTU Spring Election Information
Voter Registration - FINAL WEEK
Voter Registration - FINAL WEEK
YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTEÂ
(even if you registered in 2022)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTEÂ
Voter registration closes on Friday, March 24th at 4:00pm.
Please contact Terry (freemant@nashuatu.org) if you have any questions or difficulty registering.
2023 NTU Spring Election
2023 NTU Spring Election
The 2023 NTU Election will be held virtually April 18th - April 20th.
Executive Board positions up for election
Vice President - 2-year Term
Treasurer - 2-year Term
Member-at-Large - 2-year Team
Member-at-Large - 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 24th at Noon to Terry Freeman (freemant@nashuatu.org).Â
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 24th at Noon and meet requirements (see Election Forms)
2023 NTU Spring Election Information Pages
Community Survey
Community Survey
Educators and organizers want to know your opinions on the strengths and challenges of our Nashua public schools. This survey is designed to hear the voices of Nashua parents, students, and community members.
The information will be used by three organizations that are working together to make our schools even stronger and help students and our communities get what they need.  Â
The organizations conducting this survey are:Â Â
- H.E.A.L. Together (Honest Education, Action and Leadership)Â
- Rights & Democracy's New Hampshire team
- Nashua Teachers' Union
You can read more about these organizations below.
This survey is anonymous, though we strongly encourage you to complete the information section at the end so that we can stay in touch, share the results, and invite you to follow-up events.Â
To take the survey, visit: https://forms.gle/N8RAHr8KoNeqxMcX7
Negotiations Updates
Negotiations Updates
Paraeducator Negotiations Update
Paraeducator Negotiations Update
The Paraeducator Contract was ratified on Monday, March 13th by the membership, but tabled by the Board of Education because the costing sheet was not available. A costing sheet is a document that shows the expected costs of a contract for each year and includes any costs associated with the contract including insurance and federal taxes. It is expected that the costing sheet will be ready for the March 27th Board of Education meeting and the Board will vote on the contract that evening.Â
Secretary Ratification Timeline
Secretary Ratification Timeline
Below is the anticipated timeline for full ratification of the Secretaries contract. As dates are confirmed, I will indicate as such below.
February 20th - NTU Membership Vote - Contract Ratified
February 20th - BOE Vote - Contract Approved
March 15th - 1st Reading, Board of Aldermen - Confirmed
March 27th** - Budget Review Committee, Board of Aldermen
March 28th** - 2nd Reading and approval, Board of Aldermen
NTU COPE
NTU COPE
Please join us on April 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM for our next COPE meeting where we will be discussing upcoming local elections. Â
Zoom information below:
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Topic: COPE Meeting
Time: Apr 3, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://aft.zoom.us/j/3437368227?pwd=M2xCTU9vTVBqWVB2c0hUQTY5Z2dKdz09
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Meeting ID: 343 736 8227
Passcode: NTU1044
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Questions? Email us at: NTUCope@nashuatu.org
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Hope to see you there!
To make a donation to COPE, please fill out the donation form and return it via mail or email. The form can be found on the NTU website or by clicking here.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - 2023
AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - 2023
Application window: December 1st - March 31st
For more information, click here.
To apply, click here.
High School Senior Scholarship - 2023
High School Senior Scholarship - 2023
Application window: March 7, 2023 - April 7, 2023
Applications must be postmarked by April 7, 2023
The 2023 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
Post-Secondary School Scholarship - 2023
Post-Secondary School Scholarship - 2023
Application window: March 7, 2023 - April 7, 2023
Applications must be postmarked by April 7, 2023
The 2023 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
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
In this week's addition:
In this week's addition:
House Action
Voucher Bills
Parental Bill of Rights
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
No to Time Change...
No to Time Change...
I agree...it's really a nuisance.Â
Upcoming EventsÂ
Upcoming EventsÂ
- March 20th
- BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- March 21st
- NTU Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- BOE Policy Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- March 24th
- Petitions and Intent to Run for Office/Board of Directors due by Noon
- Registration for the NTU General Election closes at 4:00pm
- March 27th
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:45pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- March 29th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- April 4th
- Executive Board, 4:00pm, Union Office
- April 5th
- Happy Passover!
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- April 6th
- NTU Constitution Review, 4:00pm, via Zoom - registration required
- April 7th
- NTU Scholarship Applications must be postmarked
- April 9th
- Happy Easter!
- Tentative Last Day of School
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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