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What do I do if I suspect that staff and students are being exposed to asbestos or PCBs as a result of construction work at my school?
If you find damaged or disturbed building materials such as plaster or floor tiles, assume these materials contain potentially hazardous materials until otherwise noted and contact your UFT borough health and safety representative. Similarly, damaged...
How do I achieve tenure?
The process for determining whether or not you will get tenure is rigorous, and tenure is not automatic at the end of the probationary period. You must: 1) be recommended for tenure by your principal; 2) be granted tenure by your superintendent; 3)...
How can I be sure the incident or violation was reported to the DOE?
You can request or have your chapter leader request an Online Occurrence Report System control number.
Does my school have a safety plan?
Every school must have a school safety plan and a crisis response plan that is updated annually and logged with the education, police and fire departments. Safety Plans are mandated by the SAVE Legislation, the UFT Contract, the Chancellor’s...
Who decides what goes into the safety plan at my school?
There is a standard template that is completed by your School Safety Committee. This committee meets at least once a month and includes the UFT chapter leader, the principal and the PA or PTA president. Or, at the minimum, the members of the...
Am I allowed to read my school’s safety plan?
Yes. In addition, the administration must offer professional development at least once a year on its contents.
Will I receive tenure if I resign my DOE teaching position after my fourth year of teaching?
You must work one day past your probation completion date. If you finish your fourth year at the end of June, you must return for at least part of the following year to receive tenure. Your probation is not complete until the first day of school the...
What is Jarema credit? How may I apply for it?
You may receive credit to reduce your probationary time if you worked as a regular substitute or as an appointed teacher in the same license area and same division (i.e., elementary, junior high, high school) in which you are subsequently approved...
What is traveling tenure?
Traveling tenure may reduce your probationary period. If you received tenure from the DOE in one license area and elect to take an appointment in a new license area, your probationary period will be reduced by one year. If you are eligible, contact...
What is Workers’ Compensation and who is eligible for Workers’ Comp benefits?
Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance, paid for in advance by your employer, which entitles you to full medical coverage and part of your salary for job-related injuries and illnesses. You are entitled to Workers’ Compensation no matter whose...