Week of October 16, 2023
Week of October 16, 2023
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Message from the President
Message from the President
This school year there will be a Presidential Primary. The date has not yet been set because of political things above my pay grade. It is likely to be in late January or early February 2024. This topic came up with the Superintendent because schools are usually closed during primaries. Some have asked why. The biggest reason is that nine schools are polling places and parking becomes a nightmare. Also, the school with the election usually loses their gym or cafeteria for multiple days.
We have a professional development day in February. There is discussion of moving the professional day from Presidents Day to whenever the Presidential Primary will be held. In this scenario, students would not attend on the day of the Presidential Primary and would have school on Presidents Day. If this swap were to happen, no one would lose a workday. All four NTU units work on Presidents Day. By switching, all four units would still work and be whole. This would require a MOU between the NTU and the Board of Education. I did share this with the Board of Directors last week. If we were to pursue this further, I would be in touch with all of you through the Board of Directors. If were were to keep things status quo and have the day off for the Presidential Primary, we would have to add a day to the calendar in June. Also, the Presidential Primary day would be a non-workday meaning hourly employees could not be paid or use time for the day.
As things progress, I will be in touch with the membership.
8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
This year marks the 8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union. The blue bins will return for drop off at your school/office. We will continue to have a drop off for new, unwrapped toys at the Union Office. We will continue to accept monetary donations. We will take all donations and purchase toys to donate to our drive or donate it directly to the local campaign here in Hillsborough County. Blue bins will appear in your schools the week of November 1st and we collect items through Thursday, December 1st.
This year marks the 8th Annual Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the Nashua Teachers' Union. The blue bins will return for drop off at your school/office. We will continue to have a drop off for new, unwrapped toys at the Union Office. We will continue to accept monetary donations. We will take all donations and purchase toys to donate to our drive or donate it directly to the local campaign here in Hillsborough County. Blue bins will appear in your schools the week of November 1st and we collect items through Thursday, December 1st.
We will also accept donations by check or Venmo. Make checks payable to the Nashua Teachers' Union and send to:
We will also accept donations by check or Venmo. Make checks payable to the Nashua Teachers' Union and send to:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
Nashua, NH 03060
New this year! Ship a toy to the Office!
New this year! Ship a toy to the Office!
People interested in donating can also purchase an item online and ship it directly to the Union Office. If you are interested, please ship the item to the following address:
People interested in donating can also purchase an item online and ship it directly to the Union Office. If you are interested, please ship the item to the following address:
Nashua Teachers' Union
Nashua Teachers' Union
Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots Drive
7C Taggart Drive
7C Taggart Drive
Nashua, NH 03060
Nashua, NH 03060
Credit Monitoring
Credit Monitoring
Bureau TransUnion Credit Monitoring through myTrueIdentity:
For this coverage, the following applies:
You must self-enroll
You must enroll by November 30, 2023
You must have been employed by the Nashua School District in April 2023
I myself went through the process of signing up last week and it was quick and easy. If have questions about enrollment, please call 1-844-787-4607.
NTU COPE
NTU COPE
Next COPE Meeting: To Be Scheduled
Next COPE Meeting: To Be Scheduled
NTU COPE meet and made recommendations for the November 7th City Election.
NTU COPE meet and made recommendations for the November 7th City Election.
Know Your Contract
Know Your Contract
Jury Duty
Jury Duty
As people who work for a school district , we are not exempt from being called to Jury Duty. Each contract has specific language regarding court appearances:
Teachers: Article 6:12
Paras: Article 6:6
Secretaries: Article 6:7
Food Service: Article 6:4
While the language is different in each contract , they all share a common theme. If you are summoned to jury duty, you need to go. If you are paid for your services, bring proof of that to the Payroll Office at Central Office, and you will be paid the difference of what you would be paid for a regular day.
For example, if your regular pay is $50 per day, and the Court pays you $10, the district will pay you the additional $40 to make you whole for that day.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors
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).
Nashua High North
Nashua High North
Teacher Representative (2024)
Amherst Street
Amherst Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Dr. Crisp
Dr. Crisp
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Franklin Street
Franklin Street
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Main Dunstable
Main Dunstable
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
New Searles
New Searles
Teacher Representative (2025)
Title 1
Title 1
One (1) Unit Representative (2024)
Food Service
Food Service
One (1) Unit Representative (2025)
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Pumpkins
Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins won, but with less than 50% of the vote.
Dad Joke of the Week
Dad Joke of the Week
I ordered a chicken and an egg online. I'll let you know what comes first.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- October 16th
- BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- October 17th
- BOE Policy Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- October 18th
- Early Release
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- NEFie Awards, 6:00pm, Nashua Courtyard at Marriott
- October 19th
- AFT Teacher Program and Policy Council, 3:30pm, via Zoom
- October 20th
- AFT Teacher Program and Policy Council, 3:30pm, via Zoom
- October 24th
- NTU Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- October 30th
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- October 31st
- Happy Halloween!
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