Week of September 18, 2023
Week of September 18, 2023
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2023 NEFie Winners
2023 NEFie Winners
On behalf of all the members of the Nashua Teachers' Union, I am pleased to congratulate the 2023 Nashua Education Foundation Excellence in Education Award Winners!!!
Message from the President
Message from the President
Warning: this week is five full days with students. The last time we saw one of these weeks was back in...June!!! But I know you are all ready for what this week brings us!
I have spent a lot of time visiting schools, stopping in during the professional development day, and fielding emails. There is one big theme that has come out of all of this: a large sense of feeling overwhelmed.
I know this may not be true for everyone, but it is for a significant number of our colleagues across the district. Much of the feedback involves the multiple changes to the elementary curriculum and resources. I want to make it very clear, not one teacher has objected to all students being able to access the curriculum and Tier I instruction. Not one teacher has objected to having new curriculum. Not one teacher has objected to having new resources to educate their students. Not one teacher has objected to wanting all students to be able to read, write, and think. The objection teachers have had is having way too many changes, new curriculum, and new resources without the adequate time and professional development to be prepared to use these new things.
I am actively working to gather feedback from anyone who wants to provide me feedback. I will be working with the Board of Directors to bring the concerns forward to Central Office in a constructive manner. If you have any questions, concerns, or something to share, please send me an email (president@nashuatu.org).
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: September 28th at 4:00pm
Next COPE Meeting: September 28th at 4:00pm
Congratulations to Mayor Jim Donchess on his victory in the Mayoral Primary! Mayor Donchess won the primary but we still have to win the general election in November.
Congratulations to Mayor Jim Donchess on his victory in the Mayoral Primary! Mayor Donchess won the primary but we still have to win the general election in November.
We're also making candidate endorsements on September 28th at 4:00pm at the NTU Office for Aldermen and Board of Education.
We're also making candidate endorsements on September 28th at 4:00pm at the NTU Office for Aldermen and Board of Education.
Know Your Contract
Know Your Contract
We all have those times when we may need to leave a little early for an appointment, meeting at another school, etc. In most cases, administration is flexible and gives the ok to sneak out a few minutes early. However, this is not something that should be happening without permission. Leaving early and not fulfilling your contractual obligations is a contract violation. This type of violation could lead to discipline including termination, and it could also result in a loss of pay. If you have questions on your contractual obligations, please contact your administration or the Union Office.
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).
Favorite Card and Board Games
Favorite Card and Board Games
No surprise here...being too cold won by a landslide. Ironically, the colors on the graph are backwards.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- September 18th
- BOE Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- September 19th
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, Union Office
- BOE Policy Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- September 20th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- September 24th
- Yom Kippur begins at sunset
- September 25th
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- September 26th
- NTU Executive Board/Superintendent Meeting, 4:00pm, Central Office
- Stipends Committee, 4:00pm, Union Office
- September 27th
- AFT-NH Board of Directors, 4:30pm, Concord
- September 28th
- COPE Meeting, 4:00pm, Union Office
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