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YOUR CONTRACT
You can view copies of the current 2019-2022 contract and appendices at the Petaluma City Schools website. All pdf copies of the documents are available there. If you have questions, contact your Site Rep. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * OUR PFT CONSTITUTION is linked her for your reference * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Download this essential workplace booklet (contains California Ed Code citations) Know Your Rights: A guide to workplace laws for classified employees and paraprofessionals in California |
Catastrophic Leave Bank Information: We need dontated hours!
Our colleagues are in need more often than we would like them to be. We are a generally a strong and resilient group, but some of our members continue to face serious illnesses that require extended time off. We depend on each other to offer accumulated sick leave when it's available so we can offer that comfort and support when needed. The District contributes 150 hours a year, and it's up to us to fill the balance of need. We can offer up to two days of sick leave per year if we have at least 20 hours of leave saved from prior years. If you would like to donate hours to support your colleagues, please refer to the guidelines and information below. If you are needing information about applying for Leave hours, please contact Holly Camozzi at Human Resources, Petaluma City Schools Catastrophic Leave Guidelines Catastrophic Leave Deposit Form |
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Petaluma City Schools Shared Decision Making Guide - updated August 2019 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COPE Contributions: If you are interested in signing up to make a contribution, please fill out the
COPE portion of the CFT Membership form, and deliver it to your site rep or directly to the PFT Office. Thank you! This Grievance form is here for your reference,
but please consult with one of the Grievance Committee Members if you feel you have a need for it. Thank you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Class Size Waiver Form - 2016-17 - updated July 2016 |
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. The application for seniors graduating in Spring 2020 should be submitted by February 29, 2020.
The Petaluma Federation of Teachers annually sponsors multiple scholarships that will provide a one-time payment of $500.00 to children of “PFT members in good standing” who are graduating from high school to attend a community college, a four year college, or other institution with a course of learning resulting in a diploma or certificate of completion. The scholarships are for those graduating from high school in the 2017-18 school year. The Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) will administer the scholarships. The graduating student must submit the application by the February deadline. This is intended to be an annual scholarship, however, since the number of applicants will vary from year to year, the scholarship will be reviewed each fiscal year in the total context of the PFT budget. For next year, the applications will be available online at this PFT Website. Please email the PFT President at pftoffice775@gmail.com, or notify your site rep, about your intent to apply. PEF will notify students of the scholarship award and all of the details encompassing. All completed applications should be submitted to PFT President, Sandra Larsen, no later than the February deadline. Submissions may be done via email, postal mail, or brought directly to the PFT office. Late submissions will not be accepted. KNOW YOUR WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
(from Union Summer School Education & Training Department) Weingarten Rights - Right to Union Representation in An Investigatory Meeting That May Lead to Discipline You have the right to union representation during an investigatory interview with the employer if you believe that the interview may lead to disciplinary action. An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions you to obtain information that could be used as a basis for discipline. The Basics 1. You must ask for union representation! You must be proactive and request that a steward or union site representative be called into the meeting. 2. You must have a reasonable belief that discipline will result. 3. You have the right to know the subject of the meeting. Ask the supervisor what will be discussed at the meeting. 4. You have the right to consult with your union representative. You have a right to meet with your steward or union site representative before the meeting. And, you are entitled to pause during the meeting and to step outside to seek the advice of your union representative. Your union representative may also speak during the meeting. 5. You do not have the right to a union representative of your choice. Representation may be based on the availability of a steward, site representative, or other union representative. 6. If your Weingarten Rights are violated - don't refuse to attend, but repeat your request for a steward. You shouldn't refuse to attend the meeting, if the employer denies your request for union representation. But, you should repeat your request for representation, take good notes, and don't answer any questions. Immediately report this situation to your union representative following the meeting. 7. Weingarten is only for investigatory meetings. Weingarten Rights don't apply if the employer is simply informing you of some discipline which has already been decided. They only apply if you are being questioned. History: The U.S. Supreme Court established this workers' right in the private sector in 1975 (NLRB v Weingarten 420 U.S. 251). This right was also made applicable to employees covered by the California Educational Employment Relations Act (Redwoods CCD v PERB 1984) Learn more: Know Your Rights! A guide to workplace laws for classified employees and paraprofessionals in California |