by Peggy Fellows

Spring is just around the corner and thoughts turn to…supplies?! Just what are you entitled to have? The contract guarantees you certain items. You must have a desk, a chair, a bookcase and a filing cabinet as close to your teaching station as possible. Prior to April a teacher must provide notice of any lack of these items. The district must ensure that all new teachers are provided with these items.

The contract guarantees budget requests. Teachers submit budget requests to the building principal along with an indication of the amount of money these requests may involve.

After budget cuts teachers are allowed to make cuts or prioritize their requests. If requests are made before a tentative budget has been approved, teachers shall be informed which of their requests have been eliminated by the Board. Within 4 days after a budget has been adopted, teachers shall be informed which budget requests have been deleted by the Board. Teachers shall also be informed if delays in ordering or delivery are likely to occur due to factors beyond the control of the Board.

I’m sure you have at least glanced through your new lime green contract. Keep it in a safe place so you can refer to it as needed.