The Safe and Supportive Schools Committee monitors issues and activities relating to school safety,  as well as state and federal statutes and regulatory policies that relate to school environments. 

PRIORITIES

• Track developments related to Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support (PBIS), restorative justice, community schools, and Cal-OSHA’s workplace violence prevention standard-setting process.
• Provide advice to CFT legislative staff on these issues and testify on behalf of the CFT before state legislative bodies.
• Monitor issues and activities relating to school safety at the State Board of Education, the California Department of Education, and other state education agencies.
• Review existing policy and make recommendations to CFT governance bodies.
• Organize workshops and produce materials to ensure that CFT locals and members have the information to be effective advocates locally on school safety issues.
• Gather local action regarding school climate in order to provide resources and best practices for local unions.

MEMBERS

Wendy San Juan, Chair, Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers
Megan Caluza, Berkeley Federation of Teachers
Carolyn Cleaves, Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers
Clifford A. Craft, El Rancho Federation of Teachers
John (Jay) Hotchner, Carpinteria Association of United School Employees
Denisha Jordan, United Teachers Los Angeles
L. Cynthia Matthews, United Teachers Los Angeles
Tim McFadden, Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers
Troy Pierce, AFT College Staff Guild – Los Angeles
Patricia Ross, United Educators of San Francisco
Stacie Lee Webster, United Teachers Los Angeles
Kassi Harris, Staff Liaison