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Education Reimagined

Let’s Get Real About Fixing OurBroken Education System In Fresno, CA, we stand united in our belief that students deserve a better education-but our school system isn’t serving students, educators, or taxpayers. Fresno Unified School District wants to waste hundreds of millions of dollars on unnecessary consultants and pointless programs…

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True advocates of our students Working to improve the conditions of teaching and learning Enroll Reimagining Education: Our Plan to Fix Fresno Unified Together, we have the power to transform our school district and create a brighter future for our students. Here are highlights of our comprehensive plan: Smaller Classes,…

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Buyback Day Letter

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Latisha Harris

Diana Kelly

Jon Bath

Rom Orm

Michael Dunlop

Jose Sandoval

Trish Renfro

2022 Election Packet

2021 CVEF Income Tax Deduction (Maint. and Ops)

2021 CVEF Income Tax Deduction

2021 Income Tax Deduction (Maint. and Ops)

2021 Income Tax Deduction

2021-22 Side Letter Overview

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Central Valley Education Foundation Voluntary Contribution Change Form

2019-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Community Distance Learning Resources

Distance Learning: community Resources Resources for students, parents, and care-givers. FTA Distance Learning Resources Click here to return to FTA’s Distance Learning Page Community Resources FUSD Learning Guides: Daily learning guides for students to complete. Segmented by grade level.FUSD Tutorial: Connecting with Educators via MS TeamsFree Internet Access – Comcast:…

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Distance Learning: Educator Resources Resources for educators to Teach, Learn, and Connect. FTA Distance Learning Resources Click here to return to FTA’s Distance Learning Resources  Educator Resources: Click on the Desired Topic Communication with Students & ParentsFUSD Microsoft Teams TutorialsVideo Conference Tutorials & ToolsCurriculum Delivery ToolsCurriculum ResourcesSocial & Emotional ResourcesSocial…

Distance Learning Resources

Distance Learning Resources Your one-stop page for resources and school closures updates. Educator Resources Educators click here for more Distance Learning guides and How-to tutorials. Distance Learning Documents Second Semester Overview & FAQs Daily Schedules Daily Schedule Components Definitions   Distance Learning FAQs Can I choose to teach from home?…

Nominate a Champion

Nominate a Champion Educator Champions inspire students and colleagues with their hard work and dedication. Please complete this form to nominate an Education Champion. We will choose one Educator Champion of the Week and they will get to take pictures with the Educator Champion Belt, plus they will win two…

Timeline of Events

Timeline of Events The Fresno Teachers Association leadership is committed to transparency. It is critical that we provide all information regarding this matter to you. Dec. 3, 2018: FTA Executive Board Meeting E-board unanimously approves a recommendation to the Representative Council of a $5 monthly contribution plus initial funding of…

NEGOTIATION NEWS

As you know our three-year contract expires at the end of this school year. Yes, it seems like we just finished the last one! That is because it took almost two years to settle the last contract. We are hoping to avoid that predicament. So, in that effort, our bargaining…

2019-2022 Bargaining FAQs

How is this process different than our previous bargaining cycle? During the previous bargaining cycle we had to develop our collective voice and use it in order to bring the district to the table. In this bargaining cycle, we are building professional relationships with the district in order to engage…

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Marisa Rodriguez

Janette Lomeli

Magdalena Gomez

Fear and favoritism at Fresno Unified is ‘devastating to morale,’ teachers say

When a first-year teacher at Slater Elementary was called in to speak with a Fresno Unified administrator, she did not expect to be scolded. She said the meeting was meant to help her with her lesson plans, but it took on an accusatory tone instead, she said, because she’d gone…

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News & Updates Stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on everything FTA.  Latest Updates Copy needed. News & Updates Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download…

Three Years of Incorrect Salary Info. Given to CA Dept. of Ed.

Fresno Unified’s administration has provided the California Department of Education with erroneous maximum teacher salary information since the 2013-14 school year. Last week we reported that FUSD’s admin. submitted inaccurate teacher salary comparisons to FUSD trustees via a board communication. These comparisons are important because trustees use them to measure competitiveness with…

Honest Mistake? Or Attempt to Mislead Board Trustees?

Fresno Unified’s administration gave board trustees false information regarding teacher salaries, in a recent board communication. The board communication was in response to a trustee’s request for salary comparisons with local and regional school districts. This data is often used by board trustees in bargaining cycles to determine the district’s competitiveness…

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Elections Resources and information regarding our elections. We are committed! We are committed to advancing the cause of a quality public education that upholds the human dignity and worth of all children toward the end of building a more just, equitable, and democratic society. As an association we commit to empower…

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CTA Life Insurance

SBC Handbook

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Scholarships Learn more about our policy-making body. Why are evaluations Important Copy needed. Scholarships Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Trades Income Tax Deduction Download Dual…

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Student/Parent Resources

Student/Parent Resources Learn more about our policy-making body. Why are evaluations Important Copy needed. Student/Parent Resources Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Trades Income Tax Deduction…

Safety & Discipline

Safety & Discipline Learn more about our policy-making body. Why are evaluations Important Copy needed. Safety & Discipline Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Trades Income…

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Evaluations Learn more about our policy-making body. Why are evaluations Important Copy needed. Evaluations Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Trades Income Tax Deduction Download Dual…

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Resources Thank you for visiting the Fresno Teachers Association Resource Center. Here you will find helpful information. Downloads & Documents Feel free to download and print any of these resources below. 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income…

FTA-FUSD Prepare for Mediation

We are currently at impasse. In August we move to mediation. The first mediation date is set for August 11th. This graphic will help you understand where we are in the bargaining process: We hope and trust that you are ready to take a stand to send a message to…

From the Bargaining Room, Hard to Know Hanson is Gone

Today is an important milestone in the Fresno Teachers Association’s contract negotiation with Fresno Unified School District. Today marks the exact halfway point of negotiations under the leadership of Bob Nelson and his predecessor, Michael Hanson. Contract negotiations started 430 days ago under Michael Hanson and continued until board trustees…

The Professional Educator’s Labor

From FTA president Tish Rice: Greetings and Happy Labor Day. As we honor the worker’s whose labor made this country strong, I want to reflect on this question: what is a teacher’s labor? I believe… A teacher’s labor is the ability to create engaging and relevant curriculum that helps students…

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Upcoming Events Learn more about our policy-making body. Upcoming Events Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Committee

Committee Below is a list of all of our committees.  Interested on joining a committee? Email us at info@www.fresnoteachers.org and someone will contact you as soon as possible with more information. Election The duty of the elections committee is to ensure all elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Bargaining…

Rep Council

Rep Council Learn more about our policy-making body. About the Rep Council The policy-making body of the Fresno Teachers Association shall be the Representative Council. The Representative Council, comprised of active members of the Association, derives its powers from and shall be responsible to the active membership.During every Rep Council…

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Enrollement Learn how you become a member of the Fresno Teacher Association. How to Enroll in the FTA Copy needed. Enrollement Resources 2024 Special Election Download 2024 Election Packet Download 2023 CVEF Trades Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 CVEF Educator Income Tax Deduction Download 2023 Educator Income Tax Deduction Download…

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Strike FAQs

Strike FAQs The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) and the California Teachers Association (CTA) have prepared this document because of the many questions we are receiving about negotiations and a potential strike at FUSD. A strike has never been a goal for FTA. Our goal has always been to transform public…

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What We Do

What We Do Our goal is to empower and support the teachers that make Fresno Unified School District as amazing as it is.  Class Size Evaluations Medical Leave Meeting Hours Miscellaneous Retirement Safety & Discipline Salary Schedule School Hours Affiliates

Negotiations

Negotiations The Leadership Team of the Fresno Teachers Association is composed of the four Officers and six Director’s-at-large elected by the FTA active membership. FAQ’s Regarding Strikes The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) and the California Teachers Association (CTA) have prepared this document because of the many questions we are receiving…

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Leadership

Leadership The Leadership Team of the Fresno Teachers Association is composed of the four Officers and six Director’s-at-large elected by the FTA active membership. The Role of the Leadership Team The Leadership Team exercises all of the appropriate powers of the Association subject to the restrictions provided by state and…

About FTA

About FTA The Fresno Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members and to improve the conditions of teaching and learning in the city of Fresno.  Quick Resources Please feel free to download and print the FTA By Laws and Standing Rules below. FTA By Laws…

Workers Comp

Workers Comp At DLL Insurance Agency, our extensive knowledge of the insurance industry has provided us with the ability to identify unique risk exposures—and develop coverage strategies to target them. One issue in particular which requires our specialized attention is Workers Compensation. Simply put, the Workers Compensation system strives to provide…

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Contact Us

Contact Us   Fresno Teachers Association 5334 N. Fresno St.Fresno, CA 93710 Contact Phone: 559.224.8430Fax: 559.224.1571 Hours School Year Hours: Mon – Fri 8pm – 5pmSummer Hours: 8:30 – 3pm health benefit questions? If you have health benefit questions please contact the FUSD Benefits Department DepartmentPhone Number: (559) 457-3520Department Fax…