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UTD In the News

OpEd:  Legislators missed lesson of book 'A Nation at Risk'
Tallahassee Democrat
(April 25, 2008)

Focus on South Florida
WFOR - CBS 4
(March 23, 2008)


Miami-Dade Teachers
protest health insurance

The Miami Herald
(March 12, 2008)

Study: Fla. education funding
affecting high wage jobs

WSVN - Fox 7 News
(Feb. 28, 2008)

Dade Schools chief Warns of Possible Layoffs
WFOR - CBS 4
(Feb. 14, 2008)

Teachers Vote To Decide Health Care Futures
WPLG - Local 10
(Feb. 11, 2008)

From Homeless to Multi-Millionaire
WFOR - CBS 4

(Feb. 2, 2008)

AFL-CIO Pushes for ‘No’ vote For Amendment 1
WPLG - Local 10
(Jan. 17, 2008)

Miami 'Zone' Gives Schools Intensive Help
"Education Week"
(Oct. 17, 2007)





 

   

 

 

 

 

President Aronowitz halts discussions on all new programs with District.  
Honor our Contract

People before Programs

 

 Top Stories

Don't balance the budget on our backs.  Honor our contract   The members of the School Board voted and approved a recommendation, at a committee meeting on Monday, April 28th, that would allow Superintendent Rudy Crew to postpone step raises and salary increases scheduled for the 2008-2009 school year.  The School Board members need to hear from us now before the May 21st School Board meeting.   Click here to take action.

School Board recommends postponing salary increases,
Aronowitz says “I don’t think so” 
   
“Our position is clear.  The District has to fund our contract,” UTD President Karen Aronowitz said Monday, after learning of the recommendation made by the members of the School Board.  Details 

 

Health Insurance Ratification Information - Click here. 



2007 - 2008 Steward of the
Year Nominees

Congratulation to this year's nominees.  The six finalists will be announced in August. 
Click here to meet the nominees.
 

Congratulations to the
2008 UTD/McDonald Poster Contest Winners
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The judging is over and 20 students have been chosen as the winners in six categories. Click here to enjoy our art gallery with the winning posters.  

 

More Top Stories

 

Attention All UTD Stewards: The May 15, 2008 Council of Building Stewards Meeting has been rescheduled for May 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Note your calendars. 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week
Publix Supermarkets gives thanks to educators for making a difference in the lives of their students.  Click here for details.

 

Great news on richer dental benefits for 2008 Dental Plan exclusively for UTD members  Click here to learn details

 

UTD under attack
Our voices will not be silenced

As UTD fights for our contract, a school board member uses union-busting tactics to throw dirt on negotiated release time for union officers and its members.  "This is a union-busting tactic," UTD President Karen Aronowitz said.  "It is an attempt to silence our teachers and educational support professionals, and limit their access to fair representation before the District."  DETAILS

Final day of Legislative session
Budget passes, education legislation still pending
 Florida lawmakers approved the proposed state budget on Friday, May 2.  Update on session's last day will be posted at the end of the legislative session.  Click here for weekly updates. 

 
 

UTD News

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Professional Issues

NEW Summer Online Courses - click here

Process for all Waivers (other than High School SSRI) - Click here

Secondary School Reform - Vote on Waivers only available to Cohort 1 and 2 Schools - Click here

Rumor Control
Click here

 

ZONE Schools

ZONE named in Top 50 Innovations of Government - Details

Zone Update: Any news on initiative/LIFT will be posted when approved by District.


UTD/MDCPS continue negotiations on fate of Zone
-  Previous Bargaining Sessions
UTD/MDCPS Proposals and Counterproposals

2007-08 Official SIZ
Calendar
 
DETAILS

Changes to the 2007-
2008 Zone Calendar

Details

ZONE-Hotline now
zonelogo.jpg (3714 bytes)available for all
Zone questions/
comments.

Zoneschools@utofd.com

Zone Assessments
NOT Required

                
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ESP News

Paraprofessionals:
It's Time to get "Highly Qualified".  ER&D MSP. 
Click here



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Legislative News

Meet with Legislators
JOIN TIGER!

click here

Voter Registration Information
 
Click here

Absentee Ballots

Email Your Representative
Email Your Senators

              
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Teacher Resources

GBS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week.  20% Off May 5 thru May 11.  Click here

Redirecting Children's Behavior Course.  DETAILS

Parent Empowerment Workshop.  Raising Children to be Productive Adults  DETAILS

Participate in Pilot Testing!  Receive a Check for $50.   Click here for details.

Educators Offered Complimentary 2 Category Upgrade on Carnival Cruise Lines.  DETAILS
                 

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District Information

MDCPS District Testing Calendar - Click here

School Climate Survey
Confidentiality.  It is
voluntary.  Click here

Code of Student Conduct  Click here

2008-2009 School Calendars - CLICK HERE

MRSA
- Hotline 305 995 3000
- Letter from Dr. Crew
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Florida Dept. of Health
   letter to parents

Critical Staff Shortage Areas - CLICK HERE

              
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Member Involvement

Food, fun, and friends
UTD Picnic hits the mark
  Click here for photo gallery

Celebration Showcases Hispanic Diversity Click here and enjoy! 

UTD members gather in the birthplace of American democracy - MORE

Join the NAACP. Click here

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Up Coming Events

May 8 - CANCELLED - Retirement Workshop for UTD MEMBERS and THOSE JUST RETIRING OR GETTING READY TO RETIRE.

May 22 - REMINDER FOR STEWARDS  The May Council of Stewards Meeting is being held on Thursday, May 22.
UTD Council of Building Stewards Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
 at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St.

 

            
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