AM Brew - August 14, 2023
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Monday, August 14, 2023
This week, I hope you join me in welcoming all our new District Educators to the District of Columbia Public. Teachers are a vital resource to the health and the well-being our city. We want to formally welcome and celebrate them on Thursday, August 17th at WTU’s Meet and Greet from 4-7PM on the Rooftop Terrace of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Please spread the word and let all new DCPS teachers know about this important event! Let’s all pledge to give them the support they need as they start their teaching journey in the District. We wish them luck and an enjoyable New Educator Orientation this week.
City Administrator Kevin Donahue sent WTU the attached notice regarding the payment timeline for "hard to fill" positions and other payments outlined in our current contract. Click here.
The WTU will continue pressing the District for specific details on the exact date in September when educators can expect their stipends and “hard to fill” position bonuses outlined in our current contract. If you have any questions, please contact your Field Representative.
Back to School
WTU geared up for back to school by giving a free book of choice and a Kona Ice to every child at the Ward 7 Back-to-School event this past Saturday! We’d like to thank Eboni-Rose Thompson, Ward 7 Representative and President of the DC State Board of Education for hosting and inviting us to this fun and exciting event.
Below please find the dates for future back-to-school events. Please feel free to join us and/or contact Mike Roland if you would like to volunteer with the WTU!
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4th Annual Ward 5 Back-to-School Supply Drive & Giveaway
Saturday, August 26th, 2023 10-2PM, Brookland Middle School -
DCPS Back-to-School Block Party
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, 11-2PM, McKinley Technology High School
WTU's Contract Negotiating Team's Weekly Video Update
https://youtu.be/El3kw52ckBU or click picture
Watch previous weekly updates here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVsAq4LiCU_mjtJrOcqtlw0_yWg4LxvhE
Summer Pay
Several teachers reached out about their July 28 summer paycheck. dcps compensation said, ‘Employees made two different salaries for SY 22-23. Employees must calculate summer pay based on the SPC contribution at both rates and then add that together to get their summer pay.’ Please contact Compensation, DCPS [email protected] with any questions about your summer pay.
IMPACT results are available in QuickBase.
Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6 The deadline to file an IMPACT grievance is Sept 1.
In the news
- Teacher resignations in some D.C.-area school districts rise again – The Washington Post
- Where DC's dual language schools are - DC Schools Analysis
Financial Literacy standards
OSSE is developing standalone Financial Literacy standards for DC high school students.
To share feedback anonymously, complete this survey by no later than Aug. 18, 2023. For questions about these focus groups or the survey, please contact Fadhal Moore at [email protected]
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
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AM Brew - August 7, 2023
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Summer Pay
Several teachers reached out about their July 28 summer paycheck. dcps compensation said, ‘Employees made two different salaries for SY 22-23. Employees must calculate summer pay based on the SPC contribution at both rates and then add that together to get their summer pay.’ Please contact Compensation, DCPS [email protected] with any questions about your summer pay.
IMPACT results are available in QuickBase.
Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6 The deadline to file an IMPACT grievance is Sept 1.
For Teachers who teach literacy
SBOE member Allister Chang is looking for feedback from on the recommendations made by the OSSE Literacy Task Force. See here for their report. Please email Allister Chang [email protected] by 5 pm today, Aug 7 with any comments.
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Update on Contract Negotiations
In the news
- House GOP diverts funds for D.C. public schools to voucher program
- Principal Announcements for School Year 2023-2024 | dcps
- C. Health focused on childhood vaccinations as the school year looms
- DC Public Schools promotes new portal to track children’s immunization records - WTOP News
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AM Brew - July 31, 2023
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Monday, July 31, 2023
WTU's New DC Teachers Meet and Greet
Join us on August 17th from 4-7PM to learn about the benefits of being a teacher in the District and WTU member! Network with peers and seasoned teacher veterans while enjoying light refreshments on the stunning rooftop terrace of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Memorial Library. Register now to save your spot!
IMPACT Appeals
The window to submit an appeal to the Chancellor closes on Tuesday, August 2, 2023. Click here for additional information. IMPACT results are available in QuickBase.
Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6
WTU's Contract Negotiating Team's Weekly Update
Watch this week's video highlighting the WTU's Contract Negotiating Team accomplishments.
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Retirement Workshop Video and slide deck from June 27
https://www.wtulocal6.net/retirement_workshops
In the news
- Washington Post - D.C. public schools slashed tech budget ahead of new school year
- Washington Post - Women over 40 jump in to save double Dutch, a lost American pastime
- City Paper - Child Care Workers Say They’re Getting Shortchanged by the District on Salaries. It’s Part of a Pattern of Broken Promises.
News4 - School Safety
The News4 I-Team is working on a story about school safety concerns and would love to hear from teachers across the region on this issue. Their survey will be open until Friday, August 12th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSD8FGS
The results will remain anonymous, unless you agree to be formally interviewed. Should you have any questions or want to share your story, you can also reach out directly to the I-Team by emailing producer [email protected] or reporter [email protected]
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AM Brew - July 24, 2023
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Monday, July 24, 2023
IMPACT results are available in QuickBase.
Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Retirement Workshop Video and slide deck from June 27
https://www.wtulocal6.net/retirement_workshops
In the news
- Dunbar alumna: Evelyn Boyd Granville, barrier-breaking mathematician, dies at 99
- The quality of American teaching has declined, study says
- Teaching recovery? Three years in, school system leaders report that the pandemic weakened instruction
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Toxic Culture and Unethical Leadership in DC Mayor Administration
What does restorative justice in schools look like? - The Washington Post - Principal Announcements for School Year 2023-2024 | dcps
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AM Brew - July 17, 2023
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Monday, July 17, 2023
IMPACT results are available in QuickBase.
Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Transferring Schools?
Please make sure you receive an official letter from DCPS indicating your new placement.
Retirement Workshop Video and slide deck from June 27
https://www.wtulocal6.net/retirement_workshops
School Boundaries
2023 Advisory Committee on Student Assignment and Boundaries -July 19, 2023 Click for more information - 2023 Advisory Committee on Student Assignment and Boundaries - Meeting 5 (July 19, 2023) | dme (dc.gov)
In the News
Four Additional D.C. Public Schools Gear Up for Redesign
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AM Brew - July 10, 2023
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Monday, July 10, 2023
IMPACT results are available in QuickBase. Reach out to your field representative if you have any questions or concerns about your IMPACT report. Field Representatives - WTU Local 6
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Transferring Schools?
Please make sure you receive an official letter from DCPS indicating your new placement.
Retirement Workshop Video and slide deck from June 27
Click here for the presentation.
School Boundaries
The Deputy Mayor for Education will convene the Task force as the follow up to the School Safety Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023 with a date for recommendations set in February of 2024.
There is a town hall scheduled for the Public Education Master Facilities Plan with two possible dates, July 11th and July 12th to hear the presentation and offer comments. Register here: https://dme.dc.gov/page/dc-public-education-master-facilities-plan-2023-town-halls
In the news
- Banneker Alumni Celebrate 40 Years with Eyes on the Future - The Washington Informer
- In DCPS Procurement Scandal, Black-Owned Small Businesses Weigh In - The Washington Informer
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AM Brew - July 3, 2023
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Transferring Schools?
Please make sure you receive an official letter from DCPS indicating your new placement.
Retirement Workshop Video and slide deck from June 27
https://www.wtulocal6.net/retirement_workshops
What if my years of service aren’t correct? Who should I contact?
First obtain a copy of the your individual retirement record (IRR) from the Office of Pay and Retirement Services (OPRS) by sending an email to [email protected] and request your IRR also referred to as the SF-2806.
DC State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted revised social studies standards
Washington, DC grades k-12 social studies standards
School Boundaries
The Deputy Mayor for Education will convene the Task force as the follow up to the School Safety Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023 with a date for recommendations set in February of 2024.
There is a town hall scheduled for the Public Education Master Facilities Plan with two possible dates, July 11th and July 12th to hear the presentation and offer comments. register here:
https://dme.dc.gov/page/dc-public-education-master-facilities-plan-2023-town-halls
DCPS Technology update from Digital Equity in DC Home | Digital Equity in DC (digitalequitydced.com)
DCPS school technology POC's and principals were informed that DCPS Central Office is cutting the technology budget and extending the life cycle of devices from three years to four years. At a high level, this decision means that DCPS leadership is effectively pushing the Central Office budget cuts directly to schools, which will significantly impact students and teachers. This marks a reversal of DCPS's and the Mayor's commitment to provide an equitable, 21st century education for all DCPS students.
The DCPS stated reason: "DC Council mandated cuts to Central Office." This is puzzling to us as we are currently in FY23 and the Council budget reduction does not take effect until FY24.
The impact: Schools who are struggling with devices issued in 2020 (Generation 1 Microsoft Go's) will not receive a complete inventory refresh this summer, as previously planned. These devices reached the end-of-life cycle in March 2023. Earlier this month, DCPS categorized these devices as a "security risk" and noted their increasing incompatibility with new software and protocols. Schools with Microsoft Gen 1 Go's were collecting and preparing to retire these devices even as the new guidance was issued to principals on Friday evening. Now, DCPS has decided that these devices are sufficient for another year of student use. We know they are not.
The context: DCPS planned to purchase ~16,000 new, more robust devices in FY 23, to replace out-of-life cycle Microsoft Go's for 90% of DCPS. During the last year we have visited schools who have shared countless challenges with these slow and insufficient devices. On June 5th, DCPS released a solicitation (GAGA-2023-I-0144) for student and staff devices with proposals due June 12. The timing (albeit later than it should have been) would have ensured that devices were received and distributed in time for the start of the SY23-24 school year. In addition, the purchase was consistent with the new DCPS Technology Plan and the commitments within the plan.
We have urged DCPS to honor their commitment to providing students with an equitable, 21st century education. This decision negates much of the progress that has been made to reliably provide students with the right-sized digital tools they need to learn.
In the news
- Post-pandemic, D.C. motivational speaker focuses on coming back - The Washington Post
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Teachers cite abuse, demand principal's resignation at Eaton Elementary - The Washington Post
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AM Brew - June 26, 2023
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Monday, June 26, 2023
Happy Summer! We thank you for another great school year. As you reflect and recharge over the summer, please know that the WTU team will continue to work for you. If there is anything that we can do to support you, please contact your Field Representative.
Transferring Schools?
Please make sure you receive an official letter from DCPS indicating your new placement.
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
DCPS in the news
- Stuart-Hobson Middle School Students Deliberate During Mock Trial in Real Courtroom - Washington City Paper
- D.C. Schools adopts new social studies standards for first time since 2006 - The Washington Post
Tuesday, June 27 at 3:30 pm - Retirement Session
A Deeper Dive into Teachers’ Retirement Plan
A summary of the plan can be found here - SPD_Teachers_Plan_2017_Final
Click here to join via Teams
Meeting ID: 291 059 387 126
Passcode: n52FRv
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AM Brew - June 20, 2023
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The WTU would like to thank you for another great year. As we celebrate Graduation and the end of another school year, I hope that you'll take a moment to reflect on the successes of this past year. It's through your hard work and dedication to our students, and to our Union, that we are able to achieve so much.
On Juneteenth, we celebrated not only the end of slavery in the United States but honor the resilience and strength of Black Americans. As a union, let's continue to fight for justice and equality for all.
Before the school year ends, we have one more request. Please complete your workplace violence survey. We need all responses by Friday, June 23rd.
WTU hopes you take time during this summer break to rest and take care of yourself. We wish you a safe, fun and exciting summer. We look forward to working together when you come back to ensure a signed contract by September 30, 2023.
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Boundaries Meeting
On Wednesday June 21st at 6PM: The Deputy Mayor for Education will be convening the fourth (live-streamed) meeting of the Advisory Committee that will redraw school boundaries. You must register to watch the meeting online.
The link to register for the June 21st meeting can be found at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MXe7-jiBQkOL7iB2znPIIA
Boundaries were last redrawn in 2013-14. The recording of the May 30th Meeting and the meeting’s slide deck can be found at https://dme.dc.gov/node/1655176
From DCPS - Technology Advisory Committee
Are you passionate about creating equitable and inclusive education through the power of technology? Then, we invite you to apply for the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) and become a driving force behind developing comprehensive agency standards for technology in DCPS classrooms.
As a diverse group of DCPS representatives across schools and wards, the TAC plays a crucial role in supporting DCPS' mission to achieve digital equity. Our primary objectives include:
- Actively engaging in developing key recommendations.
- Distilling short- and long-term priorities for consideration.
- Informing sustainable, equity-centered standards and structures for DCPS.
Together, we will have honest discussions, identify problems, and propose creative and thoughtful solutions that shape the future of technology integration in DCPS classrooms.
Whether you are a school leader, instructional staff member, tech POC, or a family member of a DCPS student, your unique perspective and expertise are invaluable. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to advancing digital equity, we encourage you to submit your application by June 19, 2023, at 5 pm EST. If, for any reason, you are unable to apply to the committee, we kindly request that you recommend someone whom you believe would be interested in joining us. For any questions or further information, please click here or contact Bilan Jama at [email protected].
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation and help pave the way for a brighter future in DCPS. Apply now and let your voice be heard!
DCPS in the news
Ward 5 Annual back to school drive
4th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive and Giveaway (google.com)
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AM Brew - June 12, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Happy Pride Month! WTU hopes that you had an opportunity to attend or participate in some of the fun and exciting Pride events in and around the District this weekend!
We will receive the remainder of our retro payment on Friday, June 16th. Retro payments were loaded into the PeopleSoft system all weekend. City Administrator, Kevin Donahue informed WTU that the District should finish programing all the retro payments onto PeopleSoft by the close of business on Tuesday, June 13th. Please reach out to your WTU Field Representative if you do not see your entire retro payment in the system by this Wednesday.
Our dedicated WTU Contract Bargaining Team met again this past Thursday and they worked hard preparing contract proposals for DCPS. Each week, you can watch a video of what they accomplished on our social media channels or website – www.wtulocal6.net. WTU would also like to thank the 500+ members who have taken the time to fill out the Violence in Schools Survey. We still need to hear from more members. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to check your email and fill it out. WTU will bring your feedback directly to our city leaders and the contract negotiating table.
As the school year winds down, WTU hopes you will remember to join the WTU Sick Leave Bank. We also hope you plan to participate in this year’s WTU Summer Institute. Please check out this year’s list of courses and take advantage of classes that count as PLUs or graduate credits
WTU Membership Meeting - June 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM
We hope all WTU members will join us at our June 13 Membership Meeting! Click here to register to attend! Registration is required. After your membership is confirmed, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting from [email protected]. Check your spam folder if it isn’t in your inbox.
NEWS FROM THE WTU ELECTIONS COMMITTEE:
2023 WTU ELECTIONS
The Elections Committee would like to thank those members who exercised their rights and came out to vote on Friday June 9, 2023. Full election results will be posted on the WTU Website by Tuesday June 13, 2023. Reminder that there is a 15-day period (June 24, 2023) to contest election results. If you have any questions for the Elections Committee email [email protected].
2023 WTU ELECTION WINNERS
AFT DELEGATES (2024) 1. Laura Fuchs 2. Michael Donaldson 3. Tiffany L. Brown 4. Melina Willoughby 5. Eulyn Thomas 6. Alexcia Hopkins 7. Maxine Jefferson 8. Dr. Sean Perkins 9. Regina Bell 10. Sophia Thomas, LICSW 11. Dylan Craig 12. Margaret Thomas 13. Nadia Torney 14. Tora Wannamaker 15. Chrystal Puryear 16. Jiama Carroll 17. Concha Johnson 18. Natalie Porter-McCuiston 19. Dr. Wendy Woods 20. Dorothy Darbouze 21. Linda Moore-Garoute 22. Clare Berke |
Elections Committee 1. Chrystal Puryear 2. Melina Willoughby 3. Dawn Brodus-Yougha, Ed.D 4. Margaret Thomas 5. Dieter Lehmann Morales 6. Tiffany L. Brown 7. Concha Johnson 8. Karen Kassekert |
MD/DC AFL-CIO 1. Dylan Craig 2. Chrystal Puryear 3. Nadia Torney 4. Dr. Sean Perkins 5. Clare Berke 6. Concha Johnson 7. Linda Moore-Garoute 8. Maxine Jefferson 9. Michael Donaldson 10. Natalie Porter-McCuiston |
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
WTU Constitution and Bylaws
There has been a petition submitted to amend the WTU Constitution and Bylaws. The petition will be voted on during the membership meeting on June 13. See below. If the WTU membership passes the amendment, it will go to the American Federation of Teachers for review.
Contract Team update
DCPS in the News
- In DCPS Procurement Scandal, Black-Owned Small Businesses Weigh In
- Southeast DC shooting causes nearby school to go into lockdown | wusa9.com
- Students Explore Academics, Impact and Employment at Youth Environmental Summit - The Washington Informer
- High School Students Prove to Be Seasoned Jazz Musicians - The Washington Informer
Retirement Seminar
It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. The DC Retirement Board has offered to host another retirement session in June. Day and time of the session will be based on the DCRB’s availability. Please complete this form to indicate your interest in attending a retirement session in June. Click here to express interest in attending a future session.
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AM Brew - June 5, 2023
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Monday, June 5, 2023
WTU Membership Meeting - June 13, 2023
We hope all WTU members will join us at our June 13 Membership Meeting! Click here to register to attend! After your membership is confirmed, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting from WTU[email protected]. Check your spam folder if it isn’t in your inbox.
NEWS FROM THE WTU ELECTIONS COMMITTEE:
2023 WTU ELECTIONS
THE WTU 2023 Elections will be held at Eastern Senior High School, 1700 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002, on Friday June 9, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Parking is available; Eastern is Metro Accessible. Please walk with a form of picture identification as verification that you are a full dues paying member will occur. Please be advised you must be a full dues paying member in order to vote in the upcoming election.
The Ballot Count will begin at 8:15pm, at which time only verified observers will be present. Each candidate has an opportunity to have an observer present on their behalf. Candidates are not allowed at the count. Candidates will receive the form to identify their observer in the upcoming week.
Please exercise your democratic right as a full dues paying WTU member and come out to vote!
Elections results will be shared with the membership on Monday June 12th in the Morning Brew and posted to the WTU Website by Tuesday June 13th.
If you have any questions about the upcoming elections you can email the WTU Elections Committee at [email protected]
Enrollment for the Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks is OPEN
Join the WTU Sick Leave and Maternity Leave Banks. If you are already a member, there is no need to rejoin. Contact Charmaine Wilks at 202 517-1475 or at [email protected] to enroll or with any questions. Open enrollment will occur from June 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023. After you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms; be sure to check your spam folder.
Click here to join the WTU Sick Leave or Maternity Leave Banks
Sick Leave Buy-Back (from last week)
Applications for Sick Leave Buy-Back are now available for use in accordance with the current WTU Agreement. Article 17 Leave Policy and subpart Sections 17.1.11.1 and 17.1.11.2 states: “Teachers who have perfect attendance (no absences and no use of sick leave during a given school year) shall have the right to return to DCPS all of the sick leave they accrued during the year. A Teacher may elect to return to DCPS one half (1/2) of the sick leave days accrued but not taken during the current year at the current daily rate of pay. Unreturned sick leave shall be credited each year to the Teacher’s sick leave balance and shall not be subject to the Sick Leave Buy-Back Plan.” Applications will be available at school sites for any teacher who elects to participate in the plan. The deadline for submission of the application is June 9, 2023. Additionally, sick leave buy-back applications can be obtained
Retirement Seminar
It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. The DC Retirement Board has offered to host another retirement session in June. Day and time of the session will be based on the DCRB’s availability. Please complete this form to indicate your interest in attending a retirement session in June. Click here to express interest in attending a future session.
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