21 Teachers Back to Their Proper School

Two weeks ago we reported that the BTU had won an arbitration that will restore as many as 21 teachers back to their proper school as a result of the School Department’s misinterpretation of a Department of Justice regulation regarding RETELL. We have identified 21 displaced people, but we suspect there may be others in a similar situation.

The Boston Public Schools issued excess notices to some members based on the fact that they did not currently have or were not making sufficient progress toward obtaining an SEI endorsement, a requirement to renew an educator’s license. The requirement from DESE, however, does not require this until July 1, 2016. If you think you have been excessed improperly for this or any other reason, please contact Patrick Connolly by email or at 617-288-2000.

Two weeks ago we also posted a survey asking for comments from our members about what you

would want to see in the new BTU building. The link was incorrect. Thank you for your patience.
Here is the new link.

On the Proposed New School Calendar
Here’s the proposed settlement agreement for the upcoming school year calendar. On  May 13 we will vote on the new proposed school calendar at the regularly-scheduled BTU membership meeting. Please email Richard Stutman with questions on the proposal.