American Federation of Teachers

St. Martin Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel

Send a Message to the School Board

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On Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. the St. Martin School Board will hold a Special Board Meeting to consider the Superintendent's Reopening Plan. As teachers and support staff who work in these schools everyday, we want to see schools reopen as soon as possible, but we have serious concerns about the districts' ability to keep staff and students safe.

It's important for the Board to hear from educators like you before they make these life-or-death decisions.

Here's what you can do:
 
1. Call your board member. Click here to find the name and phone number for your Board member.
 
2. Send an email. Click here to send an email to the entire School Board.
 
3. Attend the meeting. If you feel that you can safely attend the Board meeting, then please join us on Tuesday afternoon so the Board can hear from us in person!
 
Special Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 -- 5 P.M.
Administrative Office
625 Corporate Blvd., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

 

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Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has plagued frontline workers throughout the pandemic, which is why LFT and our partners are making these free masks available to any member who needs one. Please contact your local affiliate to get your mask or learn about their individual distribution plan.
 

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