Week of September 4, 2023
Week of September 4, 2023
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Message from the President
Message from the President
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you had a great long weekend. The weather certainly cooperated - finally. It was nice to see so many of you when I was out and about last week. And it was nice to hear children happy to be back at school, well most of them. My own 5th grader, Quinten, was not amused on the first day of school.Â
Primary Election Day - Professional Development
Primary Election Day - Professional Development
I am fielding questions about September 12th – the Primary Election Day here in Nashua. September 12th is scheduled on the calendar for PD for all four NTU contracts. There is a MOU just like the one from the 2022-2023 school year. However, the Board of Education has not approved the 2023-2024 MOU as of yet. We are expecting it to be approved tonight making September 12th a workday for all employees covered under a NTU contract. If there are questions, please let me know.
Cyber Attack Follow-up
Cyber Attack Follow-up
For those of you here last school year, you will remember the cyberattack on the district just as April vacation was coming to an end. For weeks, we went without email, X2, NHSEIS, and many other key online programs that help us do our jobs.
As a result of the attack, the City of Nashua will be offering credit monitoring through myTrueidentity. Official information will be coming out through the City/District this week with more information, coverage, and how to enroll. If you want this protection and service, you must enroll yourself by November 30, 2023. As soon as the official information is sent out, we will piggyback it in the Monday Morning Message and email reminders.Â
Food Service Contract Negotiations
Food Service Contract Negotiations
While August 31, 2024 is a year away, it will be here before you know it. The current Food Service contract expires on that day.Â
I am looking for at least one more Food Service Worker to serve on the Negotiations Team. Negotiations typically take place outside of the work day about 2 to 4 times a month.
If you have any questions or are interested in helping negotiate the next Food Service contract, please reach out to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).Â
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).Â
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)
NTU COPE
NTU COPE
Next COPE Meeting: September 28th at 4:00pm
Next COPE Meeting: September 28th at 4:00pm
- Mayoral Primary Election
- Mayoral Primary Election - Candidate Recommendation
Know Your Contract
Know Your Contract
Using School Email
Using School Email
It is very common for staff to communication with parents, colleagues, the Union, and school district administration through school email, especially during remote learning. As public employees, any email you send using your nashua.edu or nsd42.net account is subject to the Right to Know laws under RSA 91-A. I would remind all staff that school email should be used for school purposes only. Those purposes could include communicating with administrators, parents, students (see POPPs Policy GBEBB), and colleagues about school-related topics. Your school email should generally not be used for personal business (see POPPs Policy EHAA). General Union business can be sent through school email including meeting announcements, updates, the Monday Morning Message, etc. If you are seeking advice regarding a concern you may have with your administrator, you should use your personal email or call the Union directly. It is safe to assume you can respond to the Union on your school email if we have emailed you directly. Please be mindful of how you are using your school email. If you have any questions, please contact the Union Office.Â
It is very common for staff to communication with parents, colleagues, the Union, and school district administration through school email, especially during remote learning. As public employees, any email you send using your nashua.edu or nsd42.net account is subject to the Right to Know laws under RSA 91-A. I would remind all staff that school email should be used for school purposes only. Those purposes could include communicating with administrators, parents, students (see POPPs Policy GBEBB), and colleagues about school-related topics. Your school email should generally not be used for personal business (see POPPs Policy EHAA). General Union business can be sent through school email including meeting announcements, updates, the Monday Morning Message, etc. If you are seeking advice regarding a concern you may have with your administrator, you should use your personal email or call the Union directly. It is safe to assume you can respond to the Union on your school email if we have emailed you directly. Please be mindful of how you are using your school email. If you have any questions, please contact the Union Office.Â
Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Just for Fun is back for the year! My daughter, Madelyn, has been obsessed with board and card games - ok, it's Candy Land and War. So, this week's question, what is your favorite board/card game? I love playing Cribbage and Backgammon, but Spades is a favorite, too. I am not allowed to discuss the outcome of many Monopoly games as a kid - there may still be a gag order on that!
Upcoming EventsÂ
Upcoming EventsÂ
- September 5th
- Executive Board, 4:00pm, Union Office
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- September 12th
- No School for Students
- In-Service/Professional Development
- BOE Finance and Operations Committee, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- September 13th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- September 14th
- NTU 75th Anniversary Committee, 3:45pm, Union Office
- September 15th
- Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset
- 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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