Week of May 15, 2023
Supporting Mt. Pleasant
The Board of Education is meeting on May 22nd at 6:00pm. At that meeting, decisions on redistricting and the future of Mt. Pleasant could be decided.
Join the Mt. Pleasant Community outside Nashua High School North on Monday, May 22nd starting at 5:30pm.
Be sure to sign the petition in support of the students, families, and staff of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School!
2023 NTU Scholarship Winners
Vacancies on the Board of Directors
The following positions are vacant on the Board of Directors. Vacancies are either a one or two year term (see date next to each position for when the term expires). The Board of Directors meetings monthly to discuss Union related issues, actions, and other business as needed. Board members also help disseminate information from the Union Office, meet with administration for questions about contracts, and assist members with questions, concerns and when meeting with administration. Members of the Board Directors are supported by the Grievance Chairs and the Executive Board. If you have any questions, or are interested in one of the vacant positions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).Â
Nashua High North
Teacher Representative (2024)
Paraeducator Representative (2025)
Elm Street
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Fairgrounds Middle
Teacher Representative (2025)
Amherst Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Teacher Representative (2025)
Bicentennial
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2025)
Broad Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Dr. Crisp
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Franklin Street
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Main Dunstable
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
New Searles
Teacher Representative (2025)
Title 1
One (1) Unit Representative (2024)
Food Service
One (1) Unit Representative (2025)
NTU Constitution
The newly ratified NTU Constitution has been signed and uploaded. For a copy, please click here.
Negotiations Updates
Paraeducator Negotiations Update
The Board of Education voted 8-0 (Mrs. Giglio was absent) to ratify the Paraeducator Contract. The contract will now go to the Board of Aldermen. Below is the timeline for full ratification of the Paraeducators contract.
UPDATED TIMELINE as of May 2, 2023
March 13th - NTU Membership Vote - Contract Ratified
March 27th - BOE Vote - Contract Ratified
April 25th - 1st Reading, Board of Aldermen - Confirmed
May 11th - Budget Review Committee, Board of Aldermen - Sent to the Board of Aldermen
May 23rd - 2nd Reading and approval, Board of Aldermen - Confirmed
Special Election for Ward 4
NTU COPE is proud to recommend Marc Plamondon for State Representative from Nashua Ward 4.
From Marc:Â
Nashua’s Ward Four please vote for me to represent you in New Hampshire’s House of Representatives.
As a former Alderman of 12 years, an experienced leader with a reputation of getting things done, for the betterment of all people.
Please vote on May 16 at Ledge Street School.
Thank you everyone, I look forward to representing you in Concord!
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin 2023-18
Take Action to Help Defeat SB 272 (So-Called Parental Rights Bill)
URGENT ACTION NEEDED
Please take action now to defeat Senate Bill 272. Please CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK THEM TO VOTE ITL ON SB 272. It is critical for our schools and all New Hampshire kids that this bill fails next week.
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Teleportation...yes please!
Like many of you, I am a yes on this. Do you know how much time I would save if I could beam into schools instead of having to drive!
Upcoming EventsÂ
- May 16th
- AFT-NH Budget Committee, 4:00pm, via Zoom
- NTU Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- May 18th
- Stipends Committee, 4:00pm, Union Office
- May 22nd
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- May 23rd
- Board of Aldermen, 7:30pm, City Hall - for the Paraeducator Contract
- May 24th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- AFT-NH Board of Directors, 4:30pm, via Zoom
- May 29th
- No School, Memorial Day
- May 30th
- Executive Board, 4:00pm
- May 31st
- NTU 75th Anniversary Committee, 4:00pm, Union Office
- June 6th
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, Union Office
- June 19th
- Juneteenth
- Tentative Last Day of School
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023