Recent Updates
Take Action Against Senate Bill 6.
Legislative Update - March 5, 2010.
Legislative Update - March 2, 2010 - Senate Bill 6 - Please share information.
| Save Our Space Jobs - Rally - Several local and national leaders speak about the effects of losing jobs at KSC.. | Save Our Space Jobs- Rally - Janet Eastman's speech. |
Petition for 2nd Vice President and Convention Delegate. Petitions must be returned to the BFT Office by Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
Executive
Board Meeting -Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 5:30 PM BFT Office. (new date).
School Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:30 PM at ESF, Viera.
Space Coast AFL-CIO Meeting -Thursday, March 18, 2009 -6:30 PM - 1122 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida.
Key Issues in Education - FEA on the Issues.
Fran Shevenell Scholarship - BFT members only.
Comp Time Ratification - School Board Approved New Language - February 23, 2010.
Education Week |
Teacher Magazine |
Fund Education Now! - Check Brevard Facts - Threat of School Cuts Sent Orlando Mom into Action - Make our schools a priority!
Benefits
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BFT partners with SCCU as the official credit union for BFT members. Contact Debra Ponder for specialized member services. 321-752-2222 |
VALIC Financial Advisors
VALIC offers professional financial planning to BFT members free
of charge. At your request, we can help with tax-deferred annuities, 403b's,
Roth IRA's, insurance needs, and much more. To receive a call from your
AIG/Retired Representative, phone 1-800-544-4116.
For Central area schools contact Jane Shouppe or Linda Higgins:
1-800-544-4116, ext 89691 or 321-259-7838. Jane's cell 321-795-8252.
For North
area schools contact Bert Prytherch:
1-800-544-4116, ext 88475 or 321-783-6799.
For Palm Bay area schools contact Ryan Van Buren, Rodney Van Buren or Jane Shouppe: Ryan - 321-724-5550 - Rodney's cell 321-626-8035.
Liberty Mutual Membership Doesn't Cost… It Pays!!
Through Brevard Federation of Teachers you could save hundreds of dollars on auto insurance. The FEA endorsed Educators Plus Program offers convenient benefits and services in addition to money saving discounts.
- 10% Members Only Discounts on Auto Policies
- Waiver of deductible for vandalism that occurs on school property or at school function
For more information or a free, no-obligation rate quote, please call 407-380-7852. Ask for Brunilda, Dave or Lisa. For 10% off auto insurance identify yourself as a BFT member teaching in Brevard County.
American Fidelity Educational Services Division contact for Brevard County - William Walker - 1-877-425-1104 - ext 337.
AFT – benefit link - http://www.aft.org/aftplus/index.htm
FEA – benefit link - http://www.feaweb.org/cms/MEMBER+BENEFITS+/172.html
NEA – benefit link - http://www.neamb.com/
AFL-CIO – benefit link - http://aflcio.com/aboutus/benefits/
BFT - benefit link - http://bftteach.org/fin.html
Creative Benefits link - http://www.cbeducators.com/
