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

Hotchner, Jay, Chair, Carpinteria Association of United School Employees

Foster, Marne, AFT Guild, San Diego and Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community Colleges

Jordan, Denisha, United Teachers Los Angeles

Matthews, L. Cynthia, United Teachers Los Angeles

Sexton, Pam, Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers

Webster, Stacie, United Teachers Los Angeles

Harris, Kassi, Staff Liaison, California Federation of Teachers