Collective Bargaining Agreement
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between JFT & JPSB
You can view an electronic copy of the contract by clicking the link.
JFT Teacher/PSRP Newsletter
Here's the latest edition of the JFT Teacher/PSRP Newsletter:
The May Newsletter
PPE FOR LFT MEMBERS
LFT has partnered with our national affiliate, American Federation of Teachers to bring 30,000 masks to Louisiana teachers and school staff. These masks were donated to LFT by the United States Heartland China Association and the Wanxiang Group.
Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has plagued frontline workers throughout the pandemic, which is why LFT and our partners are making these free masks available to any member who needs one. Please contact your local affiliate to get your mask or learn about their individual distribution plan.
DON’T FORFEIT OUR FUTURE: PASS THE HEROES ACT
A Plan to Safely Reopen America's Schools and Communities
Until a vaccine is developed for COVID-19, each community is going to need support in charting a path to safely and responsibly reopen school buildings and other institutions crucial to the well-being and economic vitality of our communities.
The AFT’s detailed, science-based “Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools and Communities” features five core pillars based on the science as well as educator and healthcare expertise—not on politics or wishful thinking.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
Today is the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week!
I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. Even though we’re physically distant, it’s important that we recognize the remarkable work our teachers and support staff do every day.
On March 13th our world changed in an unprecedented way – every public school in the state shut down and we were given little time to prepare for remote learning. Under immense pressure, you worked around the clock
Free Meals During COVID-19 School Closures
The Louisiana Department of Education compiled this list and will continue to update it as more information becomes available.
Schools Close Due to Coronavirus COVID-19
On Friday, Governor John Bel Edwards proclaimed that all public schools in the state shall close beginning Monday, March 16th until Monday, April 13th and any gatherings of more than 250 people shall halt. Additionally, he has suspended the requirement for 63,720 instructional minutes per year.