Greetings,

 MFT President's Report:

There has been a lot going on!  Please see the attached MFT leadership report on:

1.  Site Visits
2.  Paycheck Grievance
3.  Workload issues
4.  Negotiations
5.  ATPPS
6.  Self-Governed Schools
7.  Health Benefits
8.  Legislative Committee
9.  St. Paul Federation of Teachers partnership
10. and other activities/meetings.

This monthly report will be discussed at the Wednesday, October 28 Stewards' meeting.  A President's Report is presented to Stewards and the MFT Executive Board each month and will now also be sent out online via the Get Active so members may have access as well to what the MFT leadership is doing.

Thanks for your patience as we diligently work on your behalf.  As you all know, these are busy times in education and we aim to make sure that your voice is at the table on all the issues facing us.

Have a great week! And, as always, thanks for all you do for the students of MPS. You're the best!

Lynn Nordgren, President
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers