Contract Language Designed to Prevent Furloughs

The PFT contract contains specific language designed to prevent furloughs. That language prevents a multiple-certified teacher from switching from one area of certification to another if that switch will cause the furlough of another teacher.

Example: A special education teacher who is also certified in elementary education may not switch to an elementary position if that switch would result in the furlough of an elementary teacher.

Click here to see the May 3, 2007, letter which explains this long-standing provision in detail.