Week of March 20, 2023

Amending the NTU Constitution 

Proposed Changes

At their meeting on March 15th, the Board of Directors approved sending the amended NTU Constitution to the membership for ratification. 

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. 

To review a draft of the Constitution that will be voted on in April click here.

Review of the Changes 

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 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

Voter Registration - FINAL WEEK

YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE 

(even if you registered in 2022)


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE 

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

The 2023 NTU Election will be held virtually April 18th - April 20th.


Executive Board positions up for election


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). 


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

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.   


The organizations conducting this survey are:  

- H.E.A.L. Together (Honest Education, Action and Leadership) 

- 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. 


To take the survey, visit: https://forms.gle/N8RAHr8KoNeqxMcX7

Negotiations Updates

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. 

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

Please join us on April 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM for our next COPE meeting where we will be discussing upcoming local elections.  

Zoom information below:

 

Topic: COPE Meeting

Time: Apr 3, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://aft.zoom.us/j/3437368227?pwd=M2xCTU9vTVBqWVB2c0hUQTY5Z2dKdz09

 

Meeting ID: 343 736 8227

Passcode: NTU1044

 

Questions?  Email us at: NTUCope@nashuatu.org

 

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

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

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

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 Bulletin 2023-11

In this week's addition:

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

No to Time Change...

I agree...it's really a nuisance. 

Just for Fun

Spring is coming, which means blooming things, budding things, and warmer days!

For the NTU calendar, click here

For the BOE calendar, click here

For the BOE agendas and minutes, click here

Upcoming Events 

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

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