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I am concerned about lead in the drinking water at NYC schools. What information do I need to know?
New state regulations mandating the testing for lead in water in all public New York schools went into effect on Sept. 6, 2016. To comply with these state laws, the DOE has been testing all water outlets in all New York City schools for lead. You can...
Who is eligible to take paid parental leave?
New parents – including by birth, adoption and foster care - who are in titles represented by UFT are eligible to apply for Parental Leave, and meet the following criteria: • You must be either: - A full-time employee or - An H-bank/non-pedagogical...
How can I find out how many days are left in my CAR/sick day bank?
See your payroll secretary in your school, who can advise you as to how many days you have remaining in your sick bank. Your paycheck/pay stub also contains that information, which can be found on the DOE payroll portal ( https://payrollportal.nycboe...
How may I use my CAR/sick days?
CAR days can be used for an employee’s personal medical condition; 3 of the 10 self- treated sick days each year can be used for personal business or to care for a sick family member.
What type of construction work — if any — can be done during the school day?
The School Construction Authority (SCA) is supposed to conduct construction and renovation projects after the regular school day. The DOE Division of School Facilities (DSF) may conduct repairs and maintenance as well as small construction and...
I’ve heard my principal threaten somebody with a “letter in the file.” What does that mean?
The “file” is your personnel file that travels with you if you change schools. Supervisors may put into it observation reports and other materials about your performance within three months of occurrence, excluding the summer, but you must be given...
Does a negative letter in my personnel file stay there forever?
No, all negative materials in your file that are more than three years old should be removed if they have not been used in connection with disciplinary charges. You can request to see your file to verify that this has occurred promptly. Talk to your...
Can the Welfare Fund pay my optical claims through direct deposit or a third-party app?
No. Although claims can be submitted electronically, they will continue to be paid by check mailed to your address of record.
Can the Welfare Fund reply to my inquiry directly via text or social media message?
For the privacy and security of your personal information, program representatives will not send you texts or direct messages to social media accounts. They will communicate with you either by phone call, postal mail, or email to your address of...
How do I obtain an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from the Welfare Fund's optical program?
As is presently the case, GVS will mail your EOB after paying your claim.