Our last Contract Corner of this school year will review the evaluation process so you can be sure everything is in order before the end

The time frame for teacher contract negotiations are determined by state law. The next HFT contract negotiations will begin in October 2024. To prepare for

Whenever a teacher is asked to perform extra duty, they are compensated at the extra duty rate of $40 per hour. Extra duties include loss

Before the district-wide school calendar is determined each year, the contract specifies that the HFT President shall receive a draft. Once received, HFT sends it

Formal observations should occur before February 1. A formal observation requires the educator to complete the pre-observation form which is reviewed during a pre-observation conference.

The contract outlines a process whereby HFT members can request a change of assignment or a voluntary transfer to another building. To change one’s assignment

Each school has a health and safety committee. This committee meets every other month and can include members from other unions. Up to 5 HFT

Continuing education for HFT members is encouraged and members can apply for a salary upgrade when they have achieved a master’s degree, a sixth-year degree,

After completing one year of employment with HPS, HFT members are entitled to tuition reimbursement for their coursework at the rate of $675/credit up to

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

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