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MEMORANDUM

 

 

Memo To:   All Buffalo Teachers

From:         Philip Rumore, President, BTF

Date:          September 29, 2022

 

Subject:    Updates

Negotiations

  • As a result of the Fact-Finder increasing what he would like submitted on October 7, 2022, we have updated our submission and will resend it to him.
  • We have advised the District that we are prepared to resume negotiations before submissions are made and after.
  • In response to the concern raised that we are “fear-mongering” by continuing to advise teachers to be careful of what you say, our attorneys have asked us to continue to advise you of this as they are very concerned about what has and can happen.
  • For those who expressed concern that the BTF salary/compensation package was being viewed as excessive:
    • It was lowered from our first presentation.
    • It shows just how far behind other districts we are.
    • It is still less than Buffalo teachers deserve.
    • I will never be afraid to stand up for what Buffalo teachers deserve… Never.

 

Picketing at Schools
District-wide picketing at schools was set for September 2, 2022 (set-up day) and Friday, September 9, 2022.


District-wide school picketing is suggested for days of Board meetings or other announced days.

  • Regular meetings (Currently Scheduled)
    Wednesdays - October 19, November 16, December 21, 2022
    Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
    5:30 pm
  • We will continue our Solidarity Day on Fridays by wearing the BTF logo

Executive Committee Vacancy
There is one opening as a result of a retirement, Secondary 7-12.


If interested, send a resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


A recommendation will be made at the next Council of Delegates meeting, October 13, 2022.

 

Important Information

  • The Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Information 

    The APPR is a process by which teachers are evaluated in NYS. The intent of APPR is to assist educators to improve the quality of instruction in schools and to improve students' performance for colleges and careers. District APPR plans must meet strict state guidelines and be negotiated with local unions. Under state guidelines, APPR takes into account classroom observations and student performance. Teachers across NYS receive an overall effectiveness rating every year.

     

    APPR is complex and can often be overwhelming.  Click here to keep up to date on all the current APPR information.

  • Opt-Out Information 

    Teachers and parents share deep concerns about the standardized tests used by NYS for accountability purposes that include; stress on students, in-appropriateness and lack of validity of the Common Core-aligned tests, loss of learning time, and lack of transparency on state test content. Parents who decide it is not in their children’s best interests to take these assessments are part of an “Opt-Out” movement. BTF fully supports parents’ right to choose what is best for their children.

     

    Click here to keep up to date on the "Opt-Out" movement and other information.

  • COVID-19 Information

    For our members, BTF has collected COVID-19 resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, as well as our affiliates, NYSUT, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. Together we must, and will, be proactive to ensure that Coronavirus does not infect and spread to our students, staff and community.
     
    Click here to view recent information and writen correspondence. The BTF will post more information as it becomes available.

Buffalo Teachers Federation

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The Buffalo Teachers Federation is the professional union that represents over 3800 contract, probationary and temporary teachers of the Buffalo Public Schools.

 The BTF is proud to be a member of New York State United Teachers and affiliated nationally with the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.
          
 We invite you to explore our website for information and resources specifically for our members and retirees.

Calendar

 March 2025
 13   Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
 13    Council of Delegates Meeting - 7:00 pm      
 25   BTF Retirement Seminar
 
 April 2025
  11   BTF Office Closed at 4:00 pm
14-21   Spring Recess       
  24   Executive Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm   
  24   Council of Delegates Meeting - 7:00 pm      
     

Office Information

Mailing Address:
Buffalo Teachers Federation
271 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14201
Phone: 716-881-5400
 
Supplemental Benefit Fund:
Phone: 716-881-5462
Fax:     716-881-0580
 
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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