DUVAL TEACHERS UNITED
A union of educators, teachers, paraprofessionals and office personnel
August 12, 2020 Thank you to the members of DTU who participated in the Calendar Survey. Following the results of the 2020-2021 District Calendar Survey and the recommendation by the District Calendar Committee, a draft district calendar, reflecting Option (Draft) 1 on the DTU survey, is being sent to the Duval County School Board (DCSB) […]
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We’re in this Together! July 30, 2020This is a reminder that the application window closes for Duval HomeRoom teacher applications on Friday, July 31st. All interested teachers are encouraged to complete the application. We are working with DCPS to create working conditions which allow Duval HomeRoom – Distance Learning Elementary teachers to work
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July 27, 2020 The U.S. Senate is going to be voting on the HEROES Act this week. We need Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to support this important bill. Highlights of this bill include: $100 billion for public K-12 education and public colleges and universities to reopen safely. To defray the unexpected costs
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July 27, 2020 Duval Teachers United (DTU) and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has worked to determine the start of school dates for the employee groups listed below based on the start of school dates for students. Please watch your email for information about your first days back to school from your principal or supervisor.
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July 27, 2020 On Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Duval County School Board voted to delay the opening of schools for employees until August 12, 2020. Students will begin on August 20, 2020. One of the major questions coming from employees is when they will receive their first paycheck? The superintendent has negotiated with Duval
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July 27, 2020 Certificated teachers, at the schools listed below will be participating in early return for the 2020-2021 school year. ISI Region: July 28-29, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All certificated teachers at the schools listed below will be participating in “early return’ on July 28th and July 29th. Teachers will be paid their
July 22, 2020We’re in this Together! Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. the Duval County School Board will be meeting to vote on issues of great importance to our membership. Some of the issues to be considered will be the starting date for school and a plan for re-opening schools.DTU is aware of the growing concerns of
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July 22. 2020 FLORIDA NO-STRIKE LAWWe know everyone is scared and frustrated by the potential of returning to school during this pandemic. While we are proponents of advocacy and fighting for the safest workplace possible, we have heard some of our members mention or allude to striking. Please be advised, Florida law prohibits
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Please take action today to keep our students, staff and communities safe. Make your voice heard by signing the Florida Education Association petition. CLICK HERE to Sign FEA Petition. We appreciate your help in our fight to ensure the safety of our students and our members.
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July 16, 2020 Click here for the DCPS Leave Options.
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