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What is considered bereavement leave?
You may take time following the death of a family member without loss of CAR days. If your parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, spouse or domestic partner, or parent of spouse or domestic partner or any other relative or step-relative of...
What is tenure?
Under New York State law, appointed teachers achieve tenure after completing a probationary period (usually four years and a day). In New York City, tenure is granted in your license appointment area. Having tenure means you may not be disciplined or...
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)...
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. The 2023 contract agreement includes an...
Are there any illnesses for which time off will not be deducted from my sick bank?
Yes. Measles, mumps and chicken pox are childhood diseases that are not deductible from your sick time. Ask your school secretary or UFT chapter leader for an OP 198 application to submit to your principal. Form: http://www.uft.org/files/attachments...