The Appropriations Committee held its hearing on the SEBAC Agreement of 32 local contracts (SVFT included) on Friday, April 24, 2026. The votes were favorable to us, but there were still 13 no votes. The next stop is the House Hearing and Senate Hearing.

The tallies for votes are below. Please take a moment to review and reach out to State Senator or State Representative to either thank them for supporting us if they voted yes or let them know you are disappointed that they voted no.

Appropriations House Tally

Appropriations Senate Tally

The following proposals will be presented and voted on at the General Membership meeting on May 6, 2026. You must attend in person to speak and vote on proposals.

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Tentative Agreement Presentation

Tentative Agreement - In Contract Order

Submit a Question for 3/31/2026 Meeting

Important Dates:

3/31/2026 6pm Q&A Zoom

4/1/2026 Voting will take place in your building 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the student day

4/8/2026 Join us at Kinsmen Brewing Company to write postcards to your local rep or senator, asking them to support our contract. We will be there after school until the postcards are gone!

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Included in this newsletter:

• Meet your new Executive Union Representative
• Update from your President
• Scholarship Information
• TRS Retirement Seminar Information
• AFTCT Legislative Meeting Information

Our scholarships and mini grants are now available! Applications are due May 15, 2026.

Information Sheet

Scholarship Application for high school seniors who are the children of members.

Mini Grant Application for SVFT members.