The HTF has no standing committees - rather, the Union uses adhoc committees whenever necessary. The Executive Board acts as the COPE Committee for the Union during election cycles, by adjourning the Executive Board Meeting, and convening the COPE Committee meeting.

Committees: Joint:

Curriculum Development and Revision Committee -A contractual committee consisting of four teachers selected by the Union, 2 principals, 2 central administrators, 2 parents selected by the Superintendent charged with making recommendations regarding curriculum and instruction.

Permanent Union Staff (Names, positions, tenure)

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The HTF has no permanent union staff; however, the President is fully released, on the Teacher Salary Schedule paid by the district, with a monthly honorarium paid by the union. The Grievance Chair, who is one of the elected Vice Presidents, receives one period per day of released time.
The HTF employs a full time secretary.

Term limits

There are no term limits.

Union Partnerships

Triad Partnership:A partnership composed of the Hammond Chamber of Commerce, the HTF, District Administration, and the City of Hammond. The partners collaborate on a monthly basis, in an effort to establish programs for kids that require revenue outside f the normal funding stream. The resources come from the gaming commission - a Casino Boat on Lake Michigan. Monies generated through the gaming commission then fund programs in the district such as after school programs, remedial programs, technology, etc. (Attachment 8 - Partners in Education)

Purdue University, CalumetThe Union has a partnership to conduct a Cultural Audit of the local - using a survey and focus groups over the next year. The purpose is to analyze where the HTF members are with regard to school reform, and with regard to the goals of the union

Minneapolis Federation of Teachers - A Partnership to collaborate in attempting to determine how a bargaining agent can enhance student learning. The partnership will involve exchanges of

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