Special Election for Treasurer- The SVFT membership elected Edward Leavy, Jr. Executive Union Representative November 12 to replace Ed Lang whose resignation was effective 11/12/08. The Executive Committee and the Executive Council will now have to approve a special election to elect a new treasurer. The treasurers position will be vacant due to Ed Leavys election as Executive Union Representative. Once the council approves the special election, the timelines will be published and a nomination period will be opened. It is expected that a special treasurers election will take place in February.
Help us udate our database - Many members do not have their correct mailing addresses on file at the SVFT office. This means they do not receive any information sent via U.S. mail. So far this year we have mailed (as mandated by the Constitution & By-Laws) letters with information about the special election and post cards with the candidates names. Information about the next election will be undeliverable without the proper addresses. INFORMATION ABOUT IMPENDING BUDGET CUTS WILL ALSO BE UNDELIVERABLE. We need your e-mail addresses as well. Dont miss important information give your current mailing addresses to your building reps. or to Irene Sheades at the SVFT office.
Retirement Information - Many members have called the office with questions about retirement. We have limited information to share and cannot estimate for you what your benefits might be. The number for State of CT retirement information is 860-702-3490.
Teacher Certification- The State Department of Education is examining certification regulations for Connecticuts teachers. The AFT placed an article on its website with information about the proposals and a web form where teachers can comment on the certification regulations.Click here for the AFT web site.
Anomaly Pay- Members receiving this payment should expect to see it in the November 20 paycheck. If you have questions call the SVFT office.
Degree Scale Stipend- According to Central Office the degree scale stipends will be in the paycheck dated December 19, 2008.The list of those eligible has been sent to SVFT. If you have questions about your eligibility call the SVFT office or Linda Jakab at Central Office.
State Board of Ed News- The State Board of Education will meet on December 3. Among the agenda items is the budget reduction. SVFT Vice-Presidetn Pat Keavney will attend the meeting and if the opportunity arrises, shell rise to speak against closing of Wright Tech..
Committee Assignments- Due to the resignation of Ed Lang and election of Ed Leavy two vacancies occurred on the Grievance & Arbitration Committee. Henry McMillian, rep at Prince and Janice Hochadel, rep at Wright have been appointed to fill those vacancies until June, 2009.