November 13, 2006

CTA Pressure on Board of Education Results in the Start of a Health and Safety Committee

After receiving numerous complaints regarding health and safety concerns, the CTA leadership investigated the District's responsibilities in addressing these issues. It became apparent that the District was not in compliance with certain Commissioner of Education regulations. More specifically, it was apparent that the District did not have a required Health and Safety Committee in place. This was brought to the attention of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools through discussion and in written correspondence (see letters sent to Dr. Groveman at compliance.htm and regulations.htm). As a result, the District has finally agreed to start the required Health and Safety Committee and is soliciting members from each bargaining unit.

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The CTA is still awaiting the requested information regarding compliance with other Commissioner of Education regulations. Despite two requests, the CTA has not received this documentation.

The start of the Health and Safety Committee immediately preceeds the visit to Connetquot School District by representatives from the New York State Committee on Safety and Health (NYCOSH) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). They will be visiting several schools where teachers have expressed health and safety concerns.