All HFT members are entitled to 5 paid personal days. These personal days are deducted from the member’s sick time, however, even if the member runs out of sick days, they are still entitled to 5 paid personal days. Personal days are used for funerals, holy days, quarantine, absence for partner for birth of a …
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Class Size
The HFT contract caps class sizes at 23 students in grades PK-2, 27 students in grades 3-6, and 28 students in grades 7-12. Class sizes are leveled after October 10. Between September 16 and October 10, any member who believes their class(es) exceed class size limits should submit a claim of excessive class size. The …
Loss of Prep
Loss of Prep Any member asked to cover another class or mandated to attend a meeting during their prep time is entitled to be paid for the loss of prep time. Loss of prep is paid at the rate of $40/hour. Members must fill out a loss of prep time sheet and submit it to …
Leadership Positions
School administrators can determine the need for leadership positions for their school. Notice of such positions and their stipends should be provided to the school such that all interested parties can apply. Leadership stipends are set at $1500, $2500, or $3000.
Faculty Meetings/Committee Meetings
Our contract states that there can be no more than two full faculty meetings per month. Notice of faculty meetings shall be provided by noon the day before the meeting. In addition to the two full faculty meetings, there can be up to two 60-minute meetings per month for team, grade level, or other committee …
Teachers Lounge
Every school shall have at least one teachers’ lounge which is kept clean and provided with suitable furniture.
Schedules: Prep and Duty Time; Duty Free Lunch
All certified staff shall have 225 minutes of preparation time per week, on average. For PreK-6 teachers, 45 minutes of prep can be directed by administration. This is frequently used for team meetings. All other prep is unencumbered. Therefore, it is not insubordinate to say no to a request to utilize your prep time for …
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Teaching Within Certification Area
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requires that all educators must teach or serve grade levels and/or content that is within their area of certification for their regularly scheduled instructional time. Teaching outside one’s certification places the district out of compliance with the CSDE. The only time an educator can teach outside their area …
Salary Increases
All members advance a step on the salary schedule starting with the first paycheck of the new school year (September 1, 2023).
Initial Salary Placement
Our contract allows for placing a new employee on a higher step based on previous employment and educational experience. The new employee has 30 days from the date of hire to provide verification of this experience. It can be prior teaching experience, prior relevant work experience, military or Americorps service. Our contract also allows for …
