MEMORANDUM
Memo To: All Buffalo Teachers
From: Philip Rumore, President, BTF
Date: March 30, 2023
Subject: Negotiations Updates
In response to inquiries relating to retiree healthcare for current teachers who retire after ratification of a contract, the Board’s proposal is that current teachers and their spouses and eligible dependents shall be required to enroll in a District-defined Medicare Advantage Plan when Medicare eligible, i.e. they would not be able to continue their current coverage when they retire.
The Board still wants District-provided healthcare insurance in retirement eliminated for newly hired teachers.
Buffalo Community PTA
We have been asked by the Buffalo Community PTA to share the attached flyer (Click Here).
MEMORANDUM
Memo To: All Buffalo Teachers
From: Philip Rumore, President, BTF
Date: April 18, 2023
Subject: Negotiations Updates
We made sufficient progress today to believe that we will be able to finalize a contract proposal at our meeting with the District on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Also, on Friday, April 21, 2023:
- It will be voted on by the Board.
- We will have copies emailed to teachers for your review.
We are scheduling a ratification meeting at Kleinhans on Monday, April 24, 2023. (Details to Follow)
Since everything is tentative, neither side will release any possible details until they have been finalized.
We are almost there and with your continued solidarity, we will have a great contract.
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MEMORANDUM
Memo To: All Buffalo Teachers
From: Philip Rumore, President, BTF
Date: April 24, 2023
Subject: Contract Ratification
MEMORANDUM
Memo To: All Buffalo Teachers
From: Philip Rumore, President, BTF
Date: April 24, 2023
Subject: Ratification Vote
The vote on the ratification of the proposed contract was as follows:
1,852 98.7% I vote to APPROVE ratification of the proposed BTF/BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract).
25 1.3% I vote to AGAINST ratification of the proposed BTF/BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract).
0 0% I ABSTAIN from voting on ratification of the proposed BTF/BPS Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract).
Total Votes Cast 1,877
Note the 10% bonus will be a separate check.
The district will be providing timelines for the other payments.
Thank you for your support. We would not have achieved what we have without your support, solidarity and patience.
Note: We did not obtain the 3 step removal until March 14, 2023 and the September 1, 2022 retroactivity until April 18, 2023.
MEMORANDUM
Memo To: All Buffalo Teachers
From: Philip Rumore, President, BTF
Date: April 27, 2023
Subject: 2023-2024 School Calendar
Attached, please find copies of the two (2) proposed 2023-2024 school calendars.
Calendar B (Click Here)
As in previous years, needs BTF approval. Forty-three (43) weeks requires MOU that would be for 2023-2024 only.
Calendar C (Click Here)
Can be implemented by Board unilaterally.
More Details
Version B
• 188 teacher days
• 43 consecutive weeks
• 7 Superintendent’s conference days (4 count towards student attendance)
• PD days September 5 & 6, 2023 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
• Teacher set up day on Thursday, September 7, 2023
• Students would begin on Friday, September 8, 2023
• No school for elementary students on last two days, June 26 and 27, 2024
• Provides February break
• Likely has teachers receiving first half check on September 15, 2023
• Aligns closely with BOCES calendar (differences delineated below)
• Appears to provide five (5) snow days
Version C
• 188 teacher days
• 42 consecutive weeks, as per our Contract
• 7 Superintendent’s conference days (4 count towards student attendance)
• PD on September 11 & 12, 2023
• Teacher set up day on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
• Students would begin on Thursday, September 14, 2023
• No February break
• School would start a full week after Labor Day
• No school for elementary students on last two days, June 26 & 27, 2024
• Likely has teachers receiving first half check on September 22, 2023
• Seems to provide five (5) snow days
BOCES vs. Proposed BPS Calendar B
• BOCES has 44 consecutive weeks in their calendar, BPS has 43
• BOCES starts August 30, BPS starts September 5
• BOCES works on August 30, 31 (BPS teachers off those days)
• BOCES is off November 22, 2023 and May 24, 2024 (BPS works those days)
• BPS is off on Election Day (November 7th)
• BOCES ends June 26 but BPS ends June 27, 2024
The Executive Committee and Council of Delegates will vote on whether to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the District if Calendar B is recommended. If not, Board can approve Calendar C unilaterally.