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WV BOE Policy 3300: On Public Comment

WV Board of Education Policy 3300 - Charter Public Schools is now out on public comment until July 12, 2021 (4:00 PM.)

This is the policy which will guide the creation, governance, etc. of public charter schools in WV.  AFT-WV's position is that this is a fundamentally flawed policy, as there was no input from WV teachers and service personnel, and too much input from out-of-state special interest groups. 

Members are encouraged to read and comment on the policy. 

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Recommitted!

Members across the state aren't letting the abolishment of payroll deduction extinguish their professional voice!

They're signing up for e-dues to remain a union member and fight for public education. 

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Legal Update on COIVD Concerns #4

AFT-WV’s initial strategy to seek relief for our members at the local level via the grievance procedure continues.  After the Circuit Court basically affirmed our legal opinion that the Governor has the constitutional authority to implement safety measures via the color-coded school map during a state of emergency, we have sought to remedy various COVID-19 related concerns using this venue.

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PEIA Public Hearings Scheduled

PEIA Finance Board Public Hearings To be Held in November
 
The PEIA Finance Board has scheduled public hearings around the state as follows:
 
DATE and CITY
LOCATION
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 -- Telephone Town Hall
Call-In Phone No.:  304-410-0513    
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AFT-WV Legal Update on COVID-Related Issues (10/27/20)

After reviewing the Circuit Court decision issued last Friday by Judge Carrie Webster on the legality of the color-coded school map, it appears the Court basically affirmed AFT-WV’s legal opinion that the Governor has the constitutional authority to implement these measures during a state of emergency.

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