S.E.B.A.C. AGREEMENT REACHED-After long hours of deliberation, caucusing, meeting and negotiating, the SVFT has reached an agreement on concessions and contract language. Barry Scheinberg and the union leadership spent countless hours on Wed., Thur., and Friday of the April vacation hammering out the details of this agreement and attempting to get the best possible deal for the membership. A summary of the SEBAC agreement as well as the contents of the Memorandum of Agreement between the SVFT and the CTHSS has been sent to every union representative. The reps have been asked to duplicate the document and place one in every members mailbox. Reps have also been asked to hold a union meeting at the school to review the information.Read the details in the members log-in web pages.
Retirement Incentive-The coalition agreement included a retirement incentive for all employees who will be 55 years of age by June 30, 2009. The incentive includes three years of service and a delay in the pay out of accumulated sick/vacation time to 2012, 2013, and 2014
Special Membership Meeting-is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at Wilcox Tech in Meriden at 6:00 p.m. Attorney Barry Scheinberg and the SVFT officers will review the agreements and answer any questions members may have.
RATIFICATION VOTE-A ratification vote must be taken. This will be done on Wednesday, May 6 in every school. Union reps will conduct the vote before and after the student day. All ballot boxes must be delivered to the SVFT office in Rocky Hill for counting. The results will be announced on 5/6 and published on the SVFT web site.
The Middle College System- Appears to have died a slow death in committee. A study bill has been proposed requiring the Labor Dept., SDE, Office of Workforce Competitiveness and the Board of Trustees for the Regional Technical Community Colleges to explore the middle college system and related pilot programs. They are required to report to the Education Committee of the Legislature January 1, 2010.
Seniority List Members have been calling the SVFT office to inquire about seniority. Click here for the link on our web site. You may copy the page(s) for your teaching area if necessary. THERE IS NO SENIORITY LIST FOR PART-TIME TEACHERS. Part-time teachers with questions about their seniority should review Article 11 of the Supplemental Agreement of the contract (page 97). All are encouraged to consult with your building rep. for clarification.
Retirement Information- IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO RETIRE THIS YEAR YOU SHOULD GET YOUR PAPERWORK COMPLETED. THE RETIREMENT DATE FOR THE BUY-OUT IS JUNE 30. ANY DELAY MAY JEAPORDIZE YOUR PAY OUT AND RECEIPT OF YOUR FIRST PENSION CHECK. Notifying Central Office and your building principal is the first step. This allows C.O. to post the vacancy and allows members who are qualified to request transfers and/or promotions within the entitlement window (March 15 June 3, 2009.
Scholarship Applications - The 2009 SVFT Scholarship application is posted on our web site. CLICK HEREThe SVFT will be awarding nine - $1,000.00 student scholarships and one -$1,000.00 member grant, or two - $500.00 member grants. Don't hesitate, apply today. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS MAY 15, 2009.
Teacher of the Year - All schools have chosen their 2010 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to all. The 2010 teachers of the year will be honored by the union at a dinner on 5/7 at the Rocky Hill Marriott.Click here to see TOY recipients.