Teaching Assistant
Chapter
The Grapevine
See all the NYSUT-endorsed programs and services available.

The NYSUT Career Center is now offering members the NYSUT Handbook for Laid-Off and Retrenched Employees.
A copy of this handbook can be obtained at the NYSUT Career Center or by calling the NTA Office.
Educator Discounts
at Local Businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
Help is only a phone call away!
Confidential 24-Hour Service
1-800-962-7487
Sick Leave Bank
Protect yourself by
contributing a day to the
Sick Leave Bank.
Newburgh School Budget Passed!
1709 to 788
Thank you to everyone who supported the NECSD Budget & Library Vote and who gave up their time to come work the Phone Banks. Congratulations to NTA-Endorsed Candidates, Edward Lawson, Pamela Resch, and Philip Howard. We know they are up for the challenges that lie ahead and wish them the best of luck.
Pictured above are Lawson and Howard with NTA President Patricia M. Van Duser and the Educational Issues Advocacy committee members Jennifer Santana, Josh Conn, and G. Pinheiro. Great job everone!
Tax Free Shopping
is Back in New York State
New York State will provide consumers and businesses with a welcome relief at the cash register.
Beginning April 1, 2012 clothing, footwear and related items sold for less than $110 each will be exempt from New York State's 4% sales tax. The elimination of this sales tax is estimated to save New York taxpayers $210 million.
When family budgets are strained to the max every little bit helps and this news can't come at a better time. While the economy is slowly regaining its strength, families are still struggling.
The 4% state portion of the sales tax was eliminated in an effort to help consumers save money while bringing in additional revenue to stores throughout the state. In addition, the 3/8% MTA portion of the sales tax was also eliminated for the areas affected, which includes Orange County. Sales in both Orange and Ulster County will still be subject to county sales tax.
NTA Delegates,
Alternates, and
Committee Members
Please remember to check your email regularly.
NYSUT/AFT/NEA Elections
Monday, May 21, 2012
NYSTRS Retirement Planning Seminars
The New York State Teachers' Retirement System is offering free retirement planning seminars to help prepare members for retirement.
2012 Spring Schedule and
Reservation Information ![]()
Defensive Driving
Training

Defensive Driver Training courses are being offered to NTA members and their families during the 2011-2012 school year. For complete details, dates, and registration information, please click the link below.
2011-12 Elementary
and Intermediate Testing
Schedule ![]()
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