Brevard Federation of Teachers - Mission Statement: To promote, develop, support, and inspire our members, with integrity and professionalism, in order to continuously improve public education, while building bridges among teachers, students, parents and community.

Florida Statute 447.401 Grievance Procedures states: "All public employees shall have the right to a fair and equitable grievance procedure administered without regard to membership or nonmembership in any organization, except that certified employee organizations shall not be required to process grievances for employees who are not members of the organization." BFT is not required to represent teachers who are not members of our organization.

AFT PLUS benefit for the month of July.

new buttonNew BFT Summer Hours - Mon - Thurs - 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM
CLOSED on Fridays.
The office will resume regular 8-5 schedule beginning
Monday, July 28, 2008. (Next week)

new buttonBARGAINING - Next Session - Thursday, August 14, 2008
at Mila Elementary School, 288 West Merritt Avenue,
Merritt Island, Florida. The session begins at 8:30 AM.
All teachers are invited to attend.

new buttonBargaining update - 7-21-08
new buttonBargaining update - 7-8-08

new button School Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
beginning 5:30 PM at ESF, Viera. Please attend - it's important.


new buttonExecutive Board Meeting - Thursday, August 3 , 2008
River Ranch


new buttonSpace Coast AFL-CIO Meeting -Thursday, August 21, 2008.
This meeting is held the 3rd Thursday of every month.

new buttonGeneral Membership Meeting -Monday, August 25, 2008,
Kennedy Middle School, Rockledge.


Tuition Reimbursement - 2007-2008

MAP Plan
MAP Plan 100 Point Scoring scale
MAP Plan methods of determining student achievement

Donated items of ANY kind, for those affected by the
fires in Palm Bay, can be taken to the following locations:

South Brevard Sharing Center In Melbourne
17 E. Hibiscus Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
321-727-8581

South Brevard Sharing Center In Palm Bay

2881 Palm Bay Road NE
Palm Bay, Florida
321-676-2965


2007-2008 Instructional Contract

2007-08 Instructional Salary Schedule
2007-2008 POTA Contract

2007-08 POTA Salary Schedule

Letter from Dr. DiPatri regarding teacher volunteer hours.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Expanded for Military Families

Email your school board members.

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AIG/Retirement

AIG/Retired 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 or visit the website at AIG/Retirement.

For Central area schools contact Catherine Dalton:
1-800-544-4116, ext 89691 or 321-259-7838.


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:
1-800-544-4116, ext 88108 or 321-724-5550
- cell 321-508-7068

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 Professional Insurance Counseling
  • 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 Calley Rodgers at 888-862-9632 or visit her online at http://www.libertymutual.com/lm/calleyrodgers

Check out the resource page for lesson plans, activities and grant information.

Highly
Qualified ESE Teachers Question and Answers

E-Activisim - Become a member.

BFT Netiquette Rules
- Email usage - It is important that no
instructional time is devoted to using school email.

Teacher Authority Law - Contact office via email or by phone 636-3323
for additional information.


Critical Shortage Areas

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Updated: July 21, 2008 6:51 PM
If you would like more information contact:
Brevard Federation of Teachers

1007 S. Florida Ave.
Rockledge, FL 32955
321.636.3323 (ph)
321.636.4366 (FAX)
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