DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
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
WHAT'S NEW: Settlement reached involving Detroit teachers who were laid off in 2011 and not properly recalled
Our teachers class action grievance was settled on April 22, 2017. If your name is on the following list, please contact Ivy Bailey, DFT president, at 313-875-3500:
WHAT'S NEW: DFT Executive Board elects to continue contract negotiations with DPSCD
DFT Members:
On May 15, our Executive Board rejected a tentative contract agreement with DPSCD. I wanted to share my statement with you:
"We've continually stated what's best for educators is best for students. The executive board felt that the tentative agreement doesn't move DPSCD forward and place our students first. We want to continue negotiations."
--Ivy