Rules for Teachers 1872-Teachers will fill lamps, clean chimneys and trim wicks daily-Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and scuttle of coal for each day’s sessions-make your pens carefully: you may whittle nibs for individual pens of pupils– Men teachers may take one evening a week for courting purposes if they attend church regularly – After 10 hours in school, the teachers spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books– Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed-Each teacher should lay aside from each pay a goodly sum of his earnings for his benefit for his declining years so that he won’t be a burden on society– Any teacher who smokes,uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intentions, integrity, and honesty – The teacher who performs his labors faithfully and without fault five years will be given an increase of 25 cents per week in his salary providing the BOE approves. Posted by Winifred Nordquist, NYC Principal Rules for Teachers 1923 – Do not get married. This contract becomes null and void immediately if the teacher gets married– Do not keep company with men – Be home between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am unless in attendance at a school function– Do not loiter downtown in ice cream stores – Do not leave town at any time withoutpermission of the chairman of the board– Do not smoke cigarettes. This contract becomes null and void immediately if the teacher is found smoking– Do not drink beer, wine or whiskey. This contract becomes null and void if found drinking beer, wine or whiskey– Do not get into a carriage or automobile with any man except your brother or father– Do not dress in bright colors – Do not dye your hair – Do not weardresses more than 2 inches above your ankle– Wear at least two petticoats – Keep the school room neat and clean – Sweep the floor at least one daily – Scrub the floor at least once weekly with soap and hot water – Clean the blackboards at least once daily

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Welcome to the VCTA!

Nothing you have was just given to you by the

District...

Al Shanker, NYS United Teacher Co-Founder

Sandra Feldman,Legendary AFT

President

VCTA Retiree Representatives

Every benefit you enjoy was earned on the

back of teachers who came

before you.

And in turn, you will provide for teachers to

come after you.

VCTA Executive Council

Going strong for nearly 4 decades…

VC Teachers innovate programs that teach children lessons for life…

Kids Helping Kids Bike Renewal Program –VCMS Technology

Every advance in this half-century-Social Security,

civil rights, Medicare, aid to education …came with the support and leadership of

American Labor.

President Jimmy Carter, 1980

VCTA Blood Drive

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Caring for kids

Caring for Each Other

Last year, more than 9,000 NYSUT walkers raised $873,000. In addition to a goal of 10,000 walkers, this year the union is committed to raising $1

million.

Survivor and Para Member, Mary Starro

Caring for our communityTim Brown with Montgomery Food Pantry Volunteers

Valley Central Teachers Association

Timothy Brown, PresidentThe Valley Central Teachers

Association has been dedicated to supporting

its community.

NYSUT 2007 Community Service Awards

Tim, Patti and NYSUT Pres. Dick Ianuzzi

There are no greater advocates for children

and education than teachers and teacher

unions.

Historic March for Education

President Emeritus NYSUT, Tom Hobart

Every piece of progressive social legislation passed by

Congress in the 20th century bears a union label.

George Meany

We are….•AFL-CIO

•American Federation of Teachers

•National Education Association

•NYSUT

NYSUT President, Dick Ianuzzi

Pres. Tim Brown, VP Jay Sussdorff (retired), VP Rich Steger

In ten years, VC ECHOES has won over 30 Journalism Awards

Can you find Tim Brown?NYSUT RA 2006

We are the VCTA!

Teachers

VFW Award Recipient,Janet Malloy

Secretaries

Paraprofessionals.

We are the Valley Central

Family…

First Annual Spring Fling

During a huge SNOW STORM!

Educating Members…

Member Benefits Fair 2007

NYSTRS Rep. Mark Lapina

Sharon Satkowski at Retirement Seminar 2006

You can pay people to teach, but you can’t pay

them to care.

Putting Children Center

We’ve got your back…

In a union, you’ll never stand alone…

An injury to one is the concern of all.

Terence Powderly

October 23, 06 BOE Meeting in support of Custodial Staff and

paras…

Over 250 members showed support

Tim, Rich and Patti addressed SOLIDARITY

Members continued to support until a fair contract was settled

VCTA Office:Union-made

by our maintenance crew

You have a voice,Make it Heard!!!!

Rep. John Hall-A congressman for education

VCTA Executive Council 2007-08

Summer Officers’ Meeting

Meghan

Tim

RichPatti Laurie

Erin

VCTA New Member Liaisons

Robin, Berea Sandy, EC Donna, Mayb. Jane, Montg. Lori, Walden

Laurie, MS Carolyn, HS

Viking Mentoring ProgramYear I Mentors

Sue, Robin, JoAnne – ElementaryAnne, Heather-Middle School

Keith, Missy, Patti – High School

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