DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
Power of Our Collective Voice
Congratulations to all 2018 DFT/AFT endorsed candidates including Gretchen Whitmer, our next governor; Garlin Gilchrist II, our next lieutenant governor; and Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill, who retained a seat on the Detroit Board of Education.
Remember, we must continue to hold elected officials accountable to educators, parents/guardians and students.
Secondly, we thank our members for their continued commitment to mobilize and organize. When we do that, everyone wins.
WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019
Please click the following Web link to see Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019 http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/unofficial_list_of_biennial_election_of_officers..pdf
Hundreds of DFT members attend conversation with Dr. Nikolai Vitti.
During the October 17 evening meeting, topics included our concerns about Climate and Culture; Student Code of Conduct policy; TIP tax withholding; teacher evaluations; new curriculum; and lack of supplies at schools.The meeting was held at Martin Luther King High School.
WHAT'S NEW: Council of Baptist Pastors, Detroit and Vicinity Salute Detroit Teachers
Council of Baptist Pastors President Rev. Dee Dee Coleman and DFT President Ivy Bailey celebrated Teachers Appreciation Day during a special service held at Russell Street Baptist Church on May 30.
WHAT'S NEW: Bonus Schedule
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BONUS |
WHO'S ELIGIBLE |
AMOUNT |
PAY SCHEDULE |
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CRITICAL SHORTAGE |
Any teacher who has taught in a critical shortage area for one year |
$1,000.00 |
Off-schedule check, June 2017 |
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2016-2017 |
Teachers who, during the 2016-17 school year, were rated highly effective or effective on their year-end performance evaluations; obtained 10 SCECHs above the district's requirements of 25; had five (5) or fewer absences; met the requirements of being a core class instructor); and complete the current school year. |
$1,000.00 |
Off-schedule check, After school year ends, July 2017 |
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HEALTHCARE OPT OUT PAYMENT |
Those who opted out during the open enrollment period. |
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To be paid out in June 2017 |
If changes are made, we will provide additional information.
WHAT'S NEW: Proposed Educator Certification Model
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services requests your feedback on a proposed structure for the future of Michigan teacher certification.
Please click the Web link below to view a short video explaining the proposed certificate structure and a link to the survey. Your perspective is extremely important to us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdSSY4EJKeQ&feature=youtu.be