Sample NYS Test Refusal Form
You can DOWNLOAD a sample NYS Test Refusal Form below by Clicking on the Active Link.
nys_test_refusal_form_2015.pdf

Community Education Forum - West Islip
Reclaiming Public Education in New York State
Less Testing, More Teaching!
Community Education Forum
West Islip Fire House
309 Union Boulevard, West Islip
March 30, 2015
7:00pm
SPEAKERS, Arnold Dodge, Beth Dimino, Terry Kalb, Jeanette Deutermann
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Spanish Version for Opting Out.
Padres en Nueva York se unen a un movimiento nacional que rechaza los exámenes estandarizados bajo el nuevo estándar académico conocido como Common Core.
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NYSUT asks Members to Call State Senators NOW!!!!
Speaking out for better paraeducator staffing
Union building representative at Burns Latino Studies Academy Mary Russell was among the members to urge the legislature to adopt recommendations in the recent school paraprofessionals staffing study. Click here to read her testimony.
Unfair Labor Practice complaint filed
AFT Healthcare-MD Local #5197 has filed an Unfair Labor Practice complaint with the Maryland Public Employee Labor Relations Board over the State's implementation of the Registered Nurse signing bonus and retention bonus that was negotiated between the Union and the State in the 2014-2015 MOU (collective bargaining agreement).
MD Senate unanimously votes for state's $40 billion budget
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate voted unanimously Thursday for the state’s $40 billion budget.
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Legislative issues
Click here to view legislative issues pertaining to MCEA. Our lobbyist is Rose Wertz.
Voluntary Separation Program Info
At the Area IV Advisory Council meeting in February, Mike Keeney reported that the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) has been announced. This is an effort to encourage employees to retire.
