TOMORROW — CoaH March and Rally
Join educators at City on a Hill Schools at 4:30pm in a march from CoaH Dudley Square to CoaH Circuit Street. We demand a contract that includes teacher voice, fair and predictable compensation, and a stable learning environment for students that allows CoaH schools to retain teachers. RSVP via the Facebook event to let our BTU sisters and brothers at CoaH know that we stand with them.
TOMORROW — Joyful Learning Symposium
Everyone is welcome from 4:30-7:30pm at the Dearborn STEM Academy to Celebrate Teaching and Learning in 2018-2019. The Telescope Network and BTR are co-hosting. It’s a chance to gather for free food, fun, and swag! Come celebrate teaching and teachers with us and see some friends old and new! Read the flyer and RSVP!
NEW — Paraprofessional Informational Meeting: June 4
This meeting has been rescheduled and will be held from 4:30-6:00pm at the BTU.
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.
Black Caucus Meeting: June 13
All are welcome to attend, from 5:00-6:00pm at the BTU.
NEW — 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.
Inclusion Survey
Share your experiences with inclusion in the Boston Public Schools in this anonymous survey being conducted as part of the AFT/BTU Teacher Leadership Program.
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.
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.