Collective Bargaining Agreement
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between JFT & JPSB
You can view an electronic copy of the contract by clicking the link.
Eyes on the Board --- July 5, 2012
Click headline to read JFT's coverage of the July 2, 2012, JPSB meeting, or copy and paste link: http://la.aft.org/jft?action=downloadasset&assetid=b1e9b16f-baf9-4459-89...
Court Rules Against Jefferson Parish School Board on Reduction in Force Policy
Jefferson Federation of Teachers triumphs over School Board again
(June 25, 2012, Jefferson Parish, LA) The 24th Judicial District Court of Jefferson Parish ruled today in favor of the Jefferson Federation of Teachers and against the Jefferson Parish School Board. Judge Raymond Steib issued a permanent injunction stopping the School Board from applying its Reduction in Force (RIF) policy as implemented on July 13, 2011.
Eyes on the Board June 7, 2012
Board refuses to extend teachers contract beyond June 30, leaving benefits and working conditions in limbo; hundreds of teachers and supporters object
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JFT launches website for community support
Jefferson Parish has a long tradition of working together to confront challenges in the schools. This year, however, that climate of collaboration has changed. A top-down style of policy reform is blocking the very people – teachers and parents – who understand what’s wrong in the classroom and what needs to be done.
In the clamor of change, the voices of teachers – “the experts in the classroom” – must be heard. We are building minds and leading change.
JFT-JPSB Contract 2009-2012
The current contract between JFT and JPSB is now online. Click headline for more info.