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UFT.org Home > Where We Stand > Union Resolutions > Resolution on discontinued probationary staff members
April 20, 2016
WHEREAS, a number of probationary teachers have been discontinued over the last several years; and
WHEREAS, some of these teachers were in schools with abusive, incompetent and in some cases corrupt principals; and
WHEREAS, many of these teachers were discontinued receiving no support or mentoring, a clear violation of city and state education law; and
WHEREAS, New York State law states that discontinued teachers should have the opportunity to work in another NYC district or work under another license they may have; and
WHEREAS, the last administration under Michael Bloomberg purposely prevented this from happening; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the UFT will continue to explore all avenues for these teachers to exercise their right to have the opportunity to work in other districts in full time positions or as per diem substitutes; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the UFT will continue to work with the DOE to ensure that legal, proper and fair practices are in place with regards to teacher discontinuances and that probationary teachers be treated with respect and professionalism.
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