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The Petaluma Federation of Teachers Local 1881 
is an affiliate of the
California Federation of Teachers,
American Federation of Teachers, and AFL-CIO
1301 Redwood Drive #225, Petaluma, CA 94954 
(707) 762-2184 
​[email protected]

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Greetings to all PFT Members. Congratulations to our year-round members at Mary Collins at Cherry Valley and Penngrove who started their 2025-2026 year this week (July 14)! To all the rest, we hope you are enjoying your summer break!
New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for August 6th when PFT Officers will meet you with important information.
For all traditional-year staff, we will see you on August 7 (Elementary Teacher Work Day) or August 8 for our first Professional Development Day. 
PFT Executive Council meetings take place monthly during the regular school year from 3:45-6 pm at the PFT Office in Petaluma. See our list of 2025-26 meetings.​
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Read President Sandra Larsen's President's Message 
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​Our PFT Committee on Political Education (COPE)​
takes on the work of supporting local and regional candidates and initiatives that support teachers, students, and education. The Committee is looking for member representation from each site. Please contact our COPE chair Kelly Kovanis or the PFT office for information.
Thank you, and see our COPE page for occasional updates.​
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Catastrophic Leave Bank Information: We need donated hours! 
See more information on our Resources page
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PCS School Board meetings are scheduled throughout the year at the Petaluma City Schools District Office Board Room, 200 Douglas Street, Petaluma, beginning at 6:00 PM for public sessions. 
​Please attend and be informed!!
Check the link above for dates, agendas, minutes, and more.

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PFT's Gary Ravani Memorial Scholarship is available annually for senior students of active PFT Members, and is awarded by the Petaluma Educational Foundation at their May event. 
Applications for students graduating in 2026 will be available later this year. Check back here or with your Site Rep.
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Gary Ravani Memorial Scholarship
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