Every building should have a Union School Committee (USC) consisting of 3-5 HFT members from the school. The USC meets with the principal monthly to raise issues of concern from the staff. HFT recommends that USCs also bring possible solutions to these meetings so there is a place from which to begin discussions and seek …
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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 …
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 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 …
Informal observations can be announced or unannounced. These are to be completed by Nov. 1 for non-tenured members and November 15 for tenured members.
All members should set their own goals. If your school offers a school-wide goal, that is an option that you should only accept if you feel you can reasonably meet that goal. Remember, goals must be S.M.A.R.T., that is, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
In any area determined to be of shortage or extreme need in filling positions, our contract allows the district to offer signing bonuses of up to $5000. For the 2023-2024 school year, the superintendent has determined that all positions are in shortage areas or areas of extreme need.
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.
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 …
Every school shall have at least one teachers’ lounge which is kept clean and provided with suitable furniture.
Carol Gale, President
Corey Moses, First Vice-President
Stuart Beckford, Second Vice-President
