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Each NUSD School Site has a NFT Site Representative.  Please reach out to your site rep. if you have any union questions.  

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Co-Presidents: 

Kim Laabs - Kim.PresidentNFT@NovatoNFT.com

Philip Chidel - Philip.PresidentNFT@NovatoNFT.com 

High School Vice President: 

Adam Williams -  HighSchoolVP@NovatoNFT.com 

Middle School Vice President:  

Grace Cosentino - MiddleSchoolVP@NovatoNFT.com 

Elementary School Vice President:  

Leslie Robertson - ElementaryVP@NovatoNFT.com 

VP Special Education:  

Arezu Iranipour -  SPEDVP@NovatoNFT.com 

Treasurer: 

Tim Blok  - Treasurer@NovatoNFT.com 

Executive Board Secretary: 

Brenda Pfeifer  - Secretary@NovatoNFT.com 

Secretary Site Reps:  

Irma Manion  - SiteRepSecretary@NovatoNFT.com 

Executive

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NFT Google Group

Email novatonft@gmail.com and request to be added to NFT's Google Group. Please provide NFT your personal email address to be included in the group. We utilize this group messaging service to notify members quickly of important information concerning certificated employees in the Novato Unified School District. 

NFT is inclusive
The Novato Federation of Teachers, representing dedicated educators across Novato Unified School District, proudly stands in support of our superintendent and school board as they work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, including immigrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

As educators, we recognize that every child deserves a safe, supportive and affirming school environment where they can thrive academically and socially. The commitment of our district’s leadership to supporting all communities is essential to ensuring that all students—regardless of their background, nationality, gender identity, or sexual orientation have the opportunity to succeed.

Novato Federation of Teachers believe in the power of education to transform lives and that means standing up for every student.  We commend our superintendent and school board for taking meaningful steps to protect the rights of immigrant and LGBTQ+ students, ensuring that our schools remain places of safety, acceptance and opportunity.

NFT membership celebrates and supports the district’s ongoing efforts, which include becoming a Sanctuary District, implementing inclusive policies and ensuring access to necessary resources and support for students and families. These actions reaffirm our shared commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive community for all to learn in.

We urge the community to join us in celebrating and reinforcing these values. Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand together in protecting the dignity and well-being of every student, regardless of their identity or background.
 
February 14, 2025
 
 
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The Novato Federation of Teachers (NFT) is a professional teachers' organization dedicated to the improvement of public education in the Novato Unified School District.
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Please email novatonft@gmail.com with any questions.


NFT's Constitution was restated and approved by members on March 22, 2021. The by-laws were updated and approved by members on the same date. Click on the links to view the current documents.
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Find our Brick!

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NFT has a brick at Novato's City Hall. Visit City Hall - Go find it!

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Throughout this century, the AFT has been a major force for preserving and strengthening America's democratic commitment to public education and public service. Desegregating public schools, passing the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act, establishing collective bargaining for teachers and other public employees, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged children are just a few of the causes the AFT has championed. MORE

Learn the history of the AFT, including the union's founding in Chicago in 1916, its affiliation with the AFL-CIO, its battles for workers and human rights and its continued work to uphold the proud traditions on which the union was created.

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AFT Mission Statement

The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

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