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Do I have a right to see my school's budget?
A school's chapter leader and chapter consultation committee has the right to review as well as to provide input into spending decisions. The principal is also required to share school budgetary information with their faculty. To learn more about...
How are people chosen to be mentors to first year teachers?
A mentor is an experienced classroom teacher, coach or lead teacher that ideally teaches the same grade or subject as the new teacher mentee. Each school has a New Teacher Induction Committee, which ensures new teachers receive this mentoring and...
I tried to reset my email password on the UFT website and never received the validation email. What should I do?
The validation email might have been flagged as spam by your email system. Check your spam folder. If you have not received it, you can request another validation email after 30 minutes. If you have a Gmail account, here's what you can do to prevent...
Is it possible to receive an electronic tax form instead of waiting for it to arrive via mail?
Department of Education employees may choose to receive their W-2, 1127 Waiver and 1095-C forms electronically instead of on paper. Electronic delivery is voluntary, secure and accurate. You can also download the documents to your computer. To choose...
What do I do if my class size exceeds the contractual limits?
If your class exceeds the maximum number of students permitted, notify your chapter leader immediately. During the first 10 days of school (and the first 10 days of each term), the chapter leader and the principal will attempt to informally resolve...
Can I obtain a DOE parking permit if my car is registered outside of New York State?
Yes, but permits are only issued to vehicles registered in four states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
What can I do if staff members at my school are asked to complete excessive amounts of paperwork?
The last three DOE-UFT contracts contain provisions for paperwork reduction. If members are asked to complete redundant or excessive paperwork, you can raise this with your school's chapter leader, who is empowered to resolve these issues. A chapter...
What do I do if I haven't received a curriculum for the course/grade/subject I am teaching?
See your school's chapter leader, who can bring this issue up with your principal. The DOE must provide teachers with a semester or year-long curriculum in all core subjects which are aligned with state standards. Curriculum means: (a) a list of...
I want to take a course via the UFT Teacher Center. Can I just show up or do I need to register in advance?
You must register in advance for all UFT Teacher Center credit-bearing courses. For course registration, visit https://www.uft.org/teaching/professional-development/courses-workshops.
How do I apply for a NYC DOE parking permit?
School staff members should apply using the following link: https://www.opt-osfns.org/DSF/resources/DSF_ParkingPermit/.