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Article Fifteen — Excessing, Layoff and Recall

A. Excessing Where there is a reduction in positions at a work location, the junior employee in the affected title shall be excessed. In the event of reduction in part-time positions at a work location, the junior part-time employee in the title is...

I am in the army reserve and have just been told to report for duty. How do I notify the DOE?

Send an email to your principal, cc your payroll secretary and chapter leader and apply for a military leave on SOLAS.

What do I do if my class size exceeds the contractual limits?

Each September, your chapter leader notifies the union about each class over the contractual class size limits. If your class exceeds the maximum number of students permitted, notify your chapter leader immediately. If you receive additional students...

Article Thirteeen — Seniority

For all purposes where seniority applies to full-time employees, it shall be defined as length of Board of Education service as a full-time nurse for nurses or as a full-time physical therapist for physical therapists or as a full-time occupational...

Article Fourteen — Assignments, Transfers and Summer Work

A. Assignments The Memorandum of Agreement controlling the rights of employees regarding the 2007 reorganization of District 79 is contained in Appendix E. B. Transfers Effective school year 2005-2006, principals will advertise all vacancies...

Can I take an unpaid leave of absence to take care of a sick family member?

Yes. If eligible, you can apply for up to 12 weeks of unpaid FMLA leave to care for a sick family member with a physician’s statement. If you haven’t already used 3 personal days, you may use them now but you may not use any other CAR days. If you...

Article Eleven — Jury Duty

The employee excused for jury duty in accordance with established administrative practices shall endorse the check for services rendered as a juror to the Administrator of Business Affairs. Otherwise there shall be deducted from his or her salary an...

What types of leaves are available?

The most frequently requested leaves are: • Paid parental leave: Eligible UFT-represented DOE employees may take up to six weeks of paid leave following the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child. • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...

Can I use a sabbatical leave to pursue independent study?

Eligible teachers with 14 years of service can apply for a one-year Educational Research Project sabbatical. The research project has to be in the field of education and job-related. The project must be significantly rigorous and must have evident...

Article Twelve — Safety Health

A. Assistance in Assault CasesThe principal or head of the facility shall report as soon as possible but within 24 hours to the Office of Legal Services, to the Chief Executive of School Safety and Planning and to the Victim Support Program that an...