TODAY — Paraprofessional Informational Meeting
This meeting has been rescheduled and will be held from 4:30-6:00pm at the BTU.
NEW — Academics Committees Final Meeting Of The Year: June 6
Our Academics Committees (ELL, Arts, Early Ed, Inclusion, Environmental Justice) will have their final meeting of the year from 4:30-6:30pm. Join us to reflect and celebrate the wins from this school year! Light dinner will be provided. Email Natalia with questions or to RSVP: ncuadrasaez@btu.org.
Retirement Plus Meeting: June 6
We will meet at the BTU at 4:30pm to address concerns recently voiced about the R+ or Teachers Accelerated Retirement Plan (TARP) from some members and nurses. A brief explanation of R+ will be provided followed by a question and comment period. Please RSVP by emailing Michael McLaughlin at rplus@btu.org.
NEW — Boston Pride Parade: Saturday, June 8
Join a BTU/BPS group to march in the parade this year! Contact Danielle at dmurray@bostonpublicschools.org to learn more.
BTU Unafraid Educators Scholarship
BTU Unafraid Educators has created a scholarship to help students with immigration issues pay for college. More than 40 students have applied, and come from all over the globe. Some have DACA or TPS, some have pending asylum or green card applications, and some are completely undocumented They are all graduates of the Boston Public Schools and they deserve a shot to further their education. Please consider a tax-free donation. Their total need is more than $350,000.
NEW — Dual Language Educators Social: June 11
Join us from 4:00-6:00pm at Fort Hill Bar & Grill. Appetizers will be served and cash bar available. RSVP with Lindsay at lgthornquist@gmail.com and view the flyer for more information.
Membership Meeting: June 12
Please join us for our monthly meeting. Be sure to bring your membership cards to be admitted to the hall and be allowed to vote on ratification of the contract! The presentation and discussion of the TA will begin after 5:00 to allow late school staff time for travel.
Black Caucus Meeting: June 13
All are welcome to attend, from 5:00-6:00pm at the BTU.
BPS Power Mapping Public Education: June 15
Join us from 10:00am-2:00pm to help map the who’s who and how of BPS. Light breakfast and lunch, child care, and Spanish translation will be available. View the flyer in English and Spanish, and RSVP to Khalida Smalls at (617) 297-6893 or ksmalls@btu.org.
BTU Homework Helper Program
We are looking to hire two BTU members for the school year 2019/2020, September through May. The two libraries are the Chinatown Library on Monday from 3:00-5:00pm and the West End Library on Thursday from 4:00-6:00pm. If interested, please email bchaney@btu.org as soon as possible.
Register for the BTU Summer Organizing Institute: June 24-25
This year we’re focusing our efforts on bringing member leaders, Faculty Senate leaders, and committee leaders together for two days of strategic planning, skill building and making concrete plans for the year ahead! Please register today! Breakfast and lunch provided and childcare is available with registration! Learn more at btu.org/summer.
Teacher Leader Job Description
The Boston Teachers Union School has an opening for one of their Co Lead Teacher positions. Please see and share this posting with your networks.
Interested parties should apply on Talent Ed and also send their resume directly to the school, attention of Yolette Ibokette at yibokette@bostonpublicschools.org.
BPS Teaching Fellowship seeking applications!
As a homegrown pipeline program, the BPS Teaching Fellowship supports the recruitment of new teachers into the district as well as the retention of BPS Prov 2 & 3 novice teachers. Over the course of SY 2019-2020, BPS Teaching Fellows will receive MTEL preparation, instructional coaching, and aligned coursework. Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows will earn their initial license in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities) or in English as a Second Language (either of these is available with the option of dual licensure in Elementary). The BPSTF application can be found here. For additional information, contact bpsteachingfellowship@bostonpublicschools.org.
ATTENTION BUILDING REPS —
Please complete the 2019-20 Report of Building Representative Election Results Form after your school has elected building reps for next school year. Each Building Rep will receive a $500 stipend in return for completion of necessary building activities and attendance and sign-in of at least 70% of Membership/Building Rep meetings.