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We’re In This Together! January 27, 2021 The DCSB has been waiting for State approval of and the funding for the negotiated 20-21 Teacher Unit pay increases. While approval for increases to move forward has now been granted, funding for the increases will not be forwarded to the District until February 10th. Because of that […]

We’re in this Together! January 14, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on all of us in one way or another. Whether through the passing of family, friends, or coworkers, the stress and grief can have an adverse effect. There are services available to you and your family as a Duval County Public

January 11, 2021 Teacher Surveys and Letters of Possible Unsatisfactory Evaluation Deadline Teacher Surveys Teachers please be on the lookout for the DTU January edition of the Keeping You Informed Newsletter next week.  Within the newsletter you will find links to surveys for teacher to complete.  There will be one for elementary school teachers, one

January 8, 2021 ELL/ESOL: Cross- Cultural Communications, 60 points January 30 – April 17, 2021 This course will engage participants in learning about culture and cultural competency, equity and access to content, cultural impact on academic achievement, and culturally competent family engagement practices.  Managing Anti-Social Behavior, ESE requirement, 30 points January 23 – February 21,2021

January 5, 2021 DTU would like to thank everyone for their patience and support during this very difficult bargaining process. We would especially like to thank our DTU Paraprofessional Bargaining Team, DTU UOPD Bargaining Team, and the DTU Teacher Unit Bargaining Team. The many days of difficult work is appreciated.   Teacher Bargaining Unit Results

December 16, 2020 Attention all Teacher Unit Members: We have been in communication with the postal service and members from different zip codes, and unfortunately it appears people still have not received their contract ratification ballots.  We have also seen articles showing that the USPS is experiencing historic gridlocks, due to the holiday season and

December 14, 2020 Teachers, We have been made aware that some of you have not received your contract ratification ballot.  We know USPS has been slower than usual and want to make sure everyone can vote.  Therefore, we are going to extend the deadline to December 21, 2020 at noon.  All ballots must be at

December 9, 2020 Paperwork Reduction Duval Teachers United and Duval County Public Schools are working to continue to reduce and eliminate unnecessary paperwork for which teachers and other school professionals are tasked.  We recognize that paperwork, whether paper or electronic, diminishes time for preparation of instruction, conferencing with student and parents, and other important work-related

DTU mailed a synopsis of the Ratification Packet to all Teacher Unit employees via the U.S. mail.Enclosed in that mailing is a ratification ballot. Teacher employees must complete the ballot indicating whether or not they will agree to the Tentative Agreement in order for it to be implemented. The ballot may be mailed or taken,

Paraprofessional Ratification Reminder December 4, 2020All members of the Paraprofessional unit were mailed the ratification packet with the ballot to their home address. Please watch your mailbox for the information. Enclosed in this mailing is a ratification ballot. Paraprofessional unit members must complete the Ratification Ballot indicating whether or not they will approve the Tentative Agreement. The