Recent Updates
Bargaining Update - 7-28-10 - Board Accepts BFT's Hybrid Traditional Model. Next bargaining session, Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 4:30 PM - ESF, Viera - Training Rooms to be announced.
BFT's top negotiating priorities are salary, benefits, planning and the 37 1/2 hour workweek. Additional contract proposals address retaliation, Edline, safe work environment, involuntary transfers and assignments.
Bargaining Update - 7-27-10 - Board Proposal.
Bargaining Update - 7-26-10 - BFT's Hybrid Traditional Model to be presented to board's team for signatures 7-27-10.
Bargaining Update - 7-14-10.
Bargaining Update - 6-23-10 - Board's proposal.
Bargaining update - AT THE TABLE (6-14-10).
RTTT_2 MOU (signed by Dr. Binggeli, Amy Kneessy and Janet Eastman) on May 25, 2010 with Statement of Clarification attached.
SB 6 - RT3 - RTTT_2 comparison.
Race to the Top Memorandum from Governor Crist.
Final Retirement Report 5-3-10 - 4-20-10 - Update on Retirement Bills - It's not over until the gavel comes down. Sine Die - the Legislative Session has ended.
School Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 5:30 PM - ESF, Viera.
Executive
Board Meeting -Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 5:30 PM -River Ranch.
Space Coast AFL-CIO Meeting -Thursday, August 19, 2010 -6:30 PM - 1122 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida.
General Membership Meeting -Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 5:30 PM -TBA.
| 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. |
Key Issues in Education - FEA on the Issues.
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
Valic/Retired Representative.
For Central area schools contact Jane Shouppe or Linda Higgins:
or 321-536-6155. 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/
