At the recommendation of the PFT, the Board of Education approved two changes to the school calendar for 2001-02. In the event that schools are closed because of inclement weather, Spring break will be left intact initially, and makeup days will be February 18, April 1 and June 24, 2002. Schools Closed Dec. 24-Jan. The first of our raises goes into effect on September 1,2001. The new bi-weekly salary figures were printed in the August Reporter and mailed to each member.
School violence is a chief concern today.
As a service to our members, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is providing the following information about five important steps a member should take in case of an assault at school. If an injury occurs, the school nurse, if there is one, should be notified. If the injury requires medical attention, the employee must go to an approved Workers Compensation hospital before visiting his or her own doctor. Your site administrator has a list of approved Workers Comp hospitals. The assault victim should review the report to make corrections or additions before it is typed.