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June 8 General Membership Meeting Canceled

The  virtual General Membership Meeting, of the Substitutes United of Buffalo, scheduled for June 8, has been postponed until the Fall.  The Executive Committee, voted unanimously May 27, to postpone the meeting since two general membership meetings, as required by the SUB Bylaws, have already been…

Save the Date: July 7

Sail into Summer with Substitutes United of Buffalo An end-of-year boat ride and box lunch celebration is set for Tuesday, July 7 aboard the Miss Buffalo Cruise Line. The two-hour narrated cruise sails from the Buffalo waterfront at 11 a.m. and travels along the Buffalo…

SUB Schedules Virtual Meeting for June 8

Substitutes United of Buffalo will conduct a virtual General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. to review and approve the 2026-27 budget and Constitution and Bylaws. Only members in good standing will be allowed to participate. All participants must present…

Important Announcements:

Attention: Substitute Teachers do not work on Superintendent’s Days. Superintendent’s Days are designed as professional development days for teachers. Even if you were already scheduled to work the Superintendent’s Days you are not entitled to work and will not be paid. Superintendent’s Days are scheduled…

New Contract

Retirees Conference Set for May 19

Attention Retired SUB members: If you are a retired NYSUT member, you might be interested in attending the annual NYSUT Regional Conference for Retiree Councils 1, 2, 3 and 44. The Conference is set for May 19 in the Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Hwy., Amherst. It begins at 8:30…

Get Involved with NYSUT

Please see the email below for the NYSUT Member Organizing Institute from the NYSUT Director of Membership Growth and Organizing: Programs like the NYSUT Member Organizing Institute aren’t just about the union, they’re about power. If we’re not in these spaces, our voices and our…

BTF Letter

Walk with BTF

Substitutes United of Buffalo (SUB)

General Membership Meeting To vote on: at Frank L. Merriweather Library (Jefferson Avenue at East Utica Street) Thursday, February 26, 2026 5-7 pm Only members of SUB will be allowed to attend the meeting and to vote.

Register for Fix Tier Six Rally by January 20

Don’t forget to register for the bus trip  to the Albany for the Fix Tier 6 Rally on March 8. Registration for the bus ends Jan. 20. The free event includes the bus ride, food and a t-shirt. You can sign up easily by scanning…

Interested in working with SUB? Apply for vacant delegate positions before Jan. 21

There are two vacancies on the Executive Committee of the Substitutes United of Buffalo Executive Committee for delegates. The office terms for both positions expire with the September 2026 elections. All members of SUB who are in good standing, are eligible to apply for these…

Delegate Removed from SUB Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of Substitutes United of Buffalo voted January 5 to remove Delegate Jonathan David Swift, from his position on the Board for misconduct. It was the third time in his 1.5-year tenure on the Board  to be brought up on charges of behavior unbecoming…

Holiday Message

I would just like to wish all the members of Substitutes United of Buffalo a very safe and festive holiday season. May it be safe and relaxing. Sincerely, President Robert Jenkins

Dear Members of Substitutes United of Buffalo,

Many of you may have received an email recently inviting you to a meeting to “discuss issues with the Substitutes United of Buffalo.”  This meeting is not being conducted by this union. The organizer of the upcoming meeting, and author of the email invite, Simpson…

Wanted: Substitutes Teachers to attend ‘Fix Tier Six’ Rally in Albany

New York State United Teachers hopes to fill at least 10 buses full of unionists from the Western New York area to attend a ‘Fix Tier Six’ rally March 8, 2026 in Albany. Many Buffalo teachers, aides and assistants, kitchen workers and bus drivers have…

Dear Members of Substitutes United of Buffalo

I want to update you today, as much as I can, about our new contract and to remind you of our upcoming holiday celebration on January 9. I have gotten many phone calls regarding our pay hike and other items obtained in our contract and I…

Holiday Party

Easy Connect Videos Make Getting Assignments Easy 

If you are still having trouble navigating the new Easy Connect assignment  APP, you can copy and paste the following link into your browser for step-by-step instructional videos on how to access and use the new job assignment program.  https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-human-resources/page/substitute-management-office  

Substitutes Invited to Meet With Superintendent Mubenga 

Six substitute teachers took time out of their busy schedules Nov. 21 to meet with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mubenga and Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources, to discuss working conditions substitutes face in our schools. The group was well received by the District,…

Holiday Party Set for January 9

Save the Date: Plan to celebrate our new contract Friday, January 9th, when our annual Holiday Party is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. at the Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, between Hertel and Amherst streets. Cost will be $15 for members, $25 for guests and will include dinner,…

Board of Education Ratifies SUB Contract

The Board of Education ratified the SUB Collective Bargaining Agreement Nov. 19 during its regular meeting. The contract, which was approved Oct. 21 by SUB members, is retroactive to July 1, 2025. and remains in effect through June 30, 2028. Highlights include a 4% pay hike…

Tentative Contract Ratified by Substitutes United in 41-8 Vote

A proposed contract between Substitutes United of Buffalo and the Buffalo Public School District was ratified Monday in a 41-8 vote in the Merriweather Library. The proposed plan, effective July 1, 2025-June 30, 2028, calls for a 4% pay hike in each of the three…

Don’t Forget!!! Ratification Meeting October 20th

It is imperative that we get as many substitutes as we can, to the ratification meeting Oct. 20 for the tentative contract agreement between Substitutes United of Buffalo and the Buffalo Public School District. A show of force will let the District know we mean…

Breast Cancer Walk, No Kings Rally, & BTF Labor Walk on Saturday

It will be a busy day for union members Saturday, October 18, with events beginning at 9 a.m. and running concurrently throughout the day.The day begins with the annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer annual walk in Buffalo Harbor State Park, 1111 Fuhrman Blvd. All…

Tentative Contract Agreement Reached

Ratification Meeting Set Oct. 20 The Executive Committee of Substitutes United of Buffalo is pleased to announce that our Negotiations Team has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Buffalo School District,The tentative agreement will be presented and voted on at the following time and…

2025 Election Results Correction

The results of the 2025 annual election of the  Substitutes United of Buffalo (SUB), Executive Committee, were miscounted and were incorrectly reported. A total of 28 ballots were cast in the election, held Sept. 24 in the Merriweather Library. The ballots were counted by the…

Committee Members Wanted 

If you would like to be more involved with Substitutes United of Buffalo, we could always use your help on one of our many Committees.Our Committees meet once a month to investigate and plan activities to bring  back to the Executive Committee for approval.The Committees…

Poor Turnout for 2025 Election of SUB Executive Committee

Only 28 members of Substitutes United of Buffalo turned out for the 2025 election of  Executive Committee members, Sept. 24 in the Merriweather Library. The results of the election are: Vice President: Chris Salamone, uncontested Secretary: Brendalynn Jackson, uncontested Delegates: The Top four vote getters…

Meet the Candidates of the SUB upcoming election

Below are statements from four the ten candidates who will be competing in the September 24 election Executive Committee members of Substitutes United of Buffalo. Each of the candidates was invited to submit a statement for the website prior to the election, which will be…

LAST CHANCE To PURCHASE TICKETS TO BBQ

We don’t want anyone to miss out  on the fun, so we are extending the deadline for purchasing tickets to the SUB BBQ to Sept. 10. In addition, you can now purchase tickets through VENMO.  Below is a flyer with information for the BBQ, directions for paying…

SUB to Walk in Labor Day Parade Sept. 1

A Back-To-School BBQ

Election Nomination Forms Due August 24

Nomination forms, election procedures and information about the SUB executive committee positions up for election Sept. 24, were emailed to all members whose emails are on file and are also available on this website. Nominations must be received by midnight August 24 to be eligible…

Back-to-School BBQ, General Meeting & Election of Officers Info, Procedures & Nomination Forms Below

Professional Development

Substitute Teachers,  The Department of Human Resources will be holding a professional development for substitute teachers on Monday August 11, 2025 and Wednesday August 13, 2025.  You will only be required to attend for one day.  This professional development we will cover Sexual Harassment Prevention, De-escalation,…

NYSUT Darien Lake Days

Important information from Substitutes United:

*June 30 negotiations cancelled by District. Next scheduled date is July 22.*SAVE THE DATES:**Sept. 17, Back to School BBQ and General meeting**Sept. 24, SUB ELECTIONSDetails coming soon!! New Substitute Management System***Please be advised that effective July 1, 2025, the Buffalo School District will discontinue the…

Students design new SUB logo

Several members of the Substitutes United Community Involvement Committee thought it was time to get a new logo, Some felt the old logo – SU/B inside an oval – conjured up visions of sandwiches, instead of schools, children and education. After some discussion, it was…

Last Board of Education meeting for 2025

Please join the Substitutes United of Buffalo Executive Council Wednesday, June 18, when members address the Board about our on-going contract negotiations. The Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Arthur O. Eve School #61, 453 Leroy Ave., Buffalo. The Executive Council has been attending…

Thousands of books distributed by SUB at Juneteenth Festival

Thousands of books were distributed June 14-15 by members of the SUB Executive Council during the Juneteenth Festival in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The books, donated by Project Flight, were free to the public and included everything from coloring books, to novels and biographies…

SUB Upcoming Events:

The Executive Committee of Substitutes United of Buffalo is in the process of planning many important events that all members are urged to attend. These include: June 14 and 15: Book giveaway at Juneteenth Festival: In collaboration with Juneteenth Festival organizers, SUB will once again…

Negotiations Update

Members, Your Negotiating Committee wants to give you an update on our negotiation’s session with the District June 5. This was to be our third session, however, a meeting scheduled for May 15 was canceled by the district due to unforeseen circumstances. Our first session,…

The BPS Summit Day of Celebration

Substitute Teachers Needed for Summer School

The posting for Summer School Substitute Teachers is currently on the district website. To be eligible for employment as a substitute teacher for the summer school program, you will need to apply to the position. It can be accessed under the “Join our Team” page on…

Subs Can Apply to Become Certified Teachers

If you have a Bachelor’s degree or know anyone that has a degree and would like to become a certified teacher, the  BPS has recently been awarded a Teacher Residency grant from the Department of Labor.  It is accepting applicants that would like to gain…

Transportation Forum Scheduled May 20

A Transportation Forum, to continue the conversation about growing bus issues, will be sponsored May 20 by the Buffalo Parent Teacher Organization. It will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr., Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. It is the second Forum…

SUB members to Address Board of Education March 19 on Contract Issues

In anticipation of contract negotiations with the Buffalo School District, members of the negotiating team for Substitutes United of Buffalo will be speaking at all Board of Education meetings for the remainder of the school year. The current contract expires June 30.  All substitute teachers…

Free Night at Science Museum

Only Certified Teachers Required to Take Mandated Reporter training

Only Certified Teachers Required to Take Mandated Reporter training Substitute teachers, who do not hold a NYS teaching certificate, are not required to take the mandated reporter training that teachers must complete by April 1.  Substitute teachers who are certified, including retirees who are substituting,…

Important Message About Your First Semester Bonus

In concern to the first semester 50-day bonus and two (2) previous snow days on 1/21/2025 & 1/22/2025 please see the information below: Please be advised these days will be verified by the Substitute Management office to determine if you were scheduled for 1/21/2025 and/or 1/22/2025.If you have any…

Message from SU/B President Robert W. Jenkins 

On behalf of the Executive Council of Substitutes United/Buffalo, I would like to thank all of the substitutes and their guests for attending our Jan. 9th Appreciation Dinner and making it a resounding success!  Our main goal for having this event was to provide you…

Unpaid Professional Development Opportunities

Three unpaid professional development opportunities are available for substitute teachers who are interested in attending. All classes are free and include all materials. While we continue to work with the School District to get obtain paid professional development for substitute teachers, the following workshops are…

Transportation Forum Set Tuesday

A transportation forum, sponsored by the Buffalo Parent Teacher Organization, (BPTO), will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. Please join the BPTO for a mid-school year check-in on the transportation challenges faced by families and children…

Message from President Robert W. Jenkins

Hello to all my brother and sister substitute teachers. I would like to start off by thanking you for the fine job that you do as substitutes. I know we don’t always feel needed or respected.                 I believe with this new Executive Council we…

Winter Appreciation Dinner

Save the Date: Jan. 9, 2025!

Substitutes United of Buffalo will be hosting an Appreciation Dinner Party for all members and their guests on Thursday, Jan. 9th at the Metropolitan Entertainment Center, 1670 Main Street, Buffalo (between Lafayette and Michigan avenues).  The party will be held from 5pm-9 p.m. and includes hors d’oeuvres, a…

General Meeting Oct. 29

The 2024 General Meeting of   Substitutes United of Buffalo will be held   Tuesday, Oct. 29  in the Merriweather Library,   Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo.  The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.   Please plan to attend. 

A word from our President:

Hello, my name is Robert W. Jenkins. I would like to take a moment to thank you for electing me as your new president of Substitutes United of Buffalo (SU/B). I will do everything in my power, along with our Executive Board, to enhance our…

Buffalo Board of Education At Large Candidates Forum Thursday

The six candidates for three At-Large positions on the Board of Education, are expected to participate Thursday, Oct. 10 in a Forum that’s free and open to the public. The Forum will be held in the Buffalo and Erie County Central Library in downtown Buffalo…

Free Home Ownership Seminar Saturday

Are you thinking of buying your own home? Well if you are, there’s a FREE Home Ownership Seminar, THIS SATURDAY, September 28 from 10  a.m. to 1 p.m.  in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo.         Breakfast & lunch will be provided and there will be…

2024 ELECTION RESULTS

The 2024 elections were held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Merriweather Public Library. Sixty-one (61) ballots were cast.The winners are:  President:     Robert Jenkins  Treasurer:     Ambrosine Lythcott      Delegate:      LaGuardia Billingslea  Delegate:      Lynette Meyer     …

Elections Set for September 24

Elections for the position of president, treasurer and three delegates to the Executive Board of Substitutes  United of Buffalo, will be held 5-7 pm on Tuesday, September 24 in the auditorium of the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo.  Nominations will be open for delegate only since…

Nomination process for the upcoming election of the Substitutes United of Buffalo

Dear Sub: The nomination process for the upcoming election of the Substitutes United of Buffalo has been completed. Six nominees for the positions of President, Treasurer and Delegate have accepted their nominations and their names will be on the ballot. Since only two candidates were…

Mandatory Training for Substitute Teachers Sept. 3, 2024

MESSAGE SENT ON BEHALF OF SUBSTITUTES UNITED OF BUFFALO PRESIDENT SHIRLEY SAPP-BURGESS: Members, We have been asked to forward the message below from HR to all members regarding a mandatory (PAID) training that is being offered on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 for all substitute teachers…

SU/B Election Nomination Forms

Dear Sub, Below are nomination forms for the upcoming election for seats on the Substitutes United of Buffalo (SU/B) Executive Board. If you are a dues-paying member of SU/B in good standing, you are eligible to nominate yourself or another member for one of the…

Letter of Resignation

To: ALL SUB MembersFrom: Linda Sieckmann-DuganRe: ResignationDate: July 31, 2024Yesterday, July 30, 2024, at the SUB Executive Counsel meeting, I officially resigned as VicePresident of Substitutes United/Buffalo. I am doing so because I feel it is my time to leave.Serving as an elected representative for…

Mandated Substitute Teacher Professional Development – September 3, 2024

Good afternoon, The Human Resources Department requires that all substitute teachesr attend a professional development half-day training on September 3, 2024. This required training is state mandated and prepared for substitute teachers only.  Details of the training date and time will be provided in AESOP along with a link to register. An…

**IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM SUBSTITUTES UNITED ON HOT WEATHER WEEK**

SENT ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENT SHIRLEY SAPP-BURGESS, SUBSTITUTES UNITED/BUFFALO Dear Members, After further discussions between the District and President Shirley Sapp-Burgess, the District has agreed to pay all Building Based Subs and “Subs to Cert” substitute teachers for full days for all days worked last…

Summer 2024 Appreciation Cookout

Checks due by July 1, 2024

Bonus Incentive Reminder

This school year’s 2nd Semester dates are from January 29, 2024-June 25, 2024. As per our contract you must work 50 FULL days between those dates to receive the $1,000.00 Bonus Incentive. Semester dates differ from year to year, but they always follow the BPS School calendar. 1st Semester= First day…

Important Information Regarding CAIES Allegations

ATTENTION! Due to numerous Substitutes, Teachers and Teacher Aides receiving Administrative Leave letters and allegations of CAIES (Child Abuse In an Educational Setting) being made against them, SU/B and NYSUT are recommending the following: ALL SUBSTITUTES SHOULD NOT GIVE THEIR PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER AND/OR EMAIL…

Summer Job Openings

Below is a list of current openings at Buffalo Public Schools for Substitute Teachers.  SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: 23-350 Summer School 2024 – Substitute Teacher To apply: http://buffaloschools.applicantstack.com/

IMPORTANT MESSAGES REGARDING ID BADGES:

This is a message from the BPS Subdesk, also on AESOP ID badges can be picked up on every Thursday from 9:00am – 5:00pm at 64 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14220.  Be advised Thursday is the only day these hours are available. Phone Number For ID Badges:…

IMPORTANT NOTICE

NOTICE: As part of our ongoing SU/B Membership updates, SU/B Members who have NOTbeen getting union dues taken out of their paychecks by BPS Payroll are in the process of beingcorrected.

March 27, 2024 Arbitration Meeting

An arbitration meeting was held on March 27, 2024, at the Frank E. Merriweather. The attendees were: Brendalynn Jackson, Ambriosine (Amy) Lythcott, Manohar Prabhu, Matthew (Matt) Smith, David Swift, Simpson Turley.

SU/B Finance Committee Meeting

SU/B Finance Committee Meeting at Merriweather Library W 3/27/24 @5 pm to discuss the SU/B Arbitration Account.

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree & want to become a certified teacher? 

BPS has recently been awarded a Teacher Residency grant from the Department of Labor.  Join us for an informational event on Saturday, March 23rd at 9:00am at Bennet High school. We are accepting applicants that would like to gain certification in Special Education, ESOL, Math and…

LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES:

Make sure you know the Lock Down procedures for the school you are in. Check with anAdministrator and ask for the school’s Lock Down procedures sheet. There are many similaritiesto the procedures, but they are customized for each school setting.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ATTENTION: If you have received a post card that says “Reminder Notice -Union Survey:” it is NOT from NYSUT. It is from an Anti-Union group out Washington State that is attempting to spread lies about unions to weaken them and in essence weaken the lower-…

March 21st 2024- General Membership Meeting

Members, There will be a General Membership Meeting of the Substitutes United of Buffalo on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Frank Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo. At this meeting one item of business will be an amendment proposed by the Fiscal…

THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED FOR ALL NON – TEACHER TRAVELLING EMPLOYEES OF BPS

Please submit your transportation reimbursement request to Accounts Payable by end of day February 5th.  An early submission date is necessary to have requests audited and submitted by end of pay period, February 10th.  Reimbursements will be issued, Friday, February 16th. Any late submissions will be processed…

Snow Days Reimbursement Explanation:

This is an email response given to an SU/B member by SU/B’s  NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist (LRS). I am Anna Geronimo, the NYSUT representative who works with the Substitutes United of Buffalo. Linda Sieckmann-Dugan forwarded your email to me regarding compensation for snow days. First,…

NYSUT Information – Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child care Scholarship Program

TO:          NYSUT Board of Directors                NYSUT Local PresidentsFROM:      Melinda Person, NYSUT PresidentDATE:       December 19, 2023SUBJECT:  Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Scholarship Program I’m excited to share important news about a new program that many of our members may benefit from to offset the high cost of…

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and your families a Happy Holidays! And a Happy New Year!

SU/B Brunch 2023

SU/B Members were greeted by the SU/B Executive Committee and entered the festive ambiance, including a fire going in the fireplace, at the Tewksbury Lodge on Ohio St. in Buffalo last Saturday morning. The menu included a “Make Your Own Mimosa” bar, coffee, tea and…

Happy Thanksgiving

From our family to yours Happy Thanksgiving!

End of the Year Brunch

Please join us as we say farewell to 2023! And Welcome to 2024! You are invited to Brunch on Saturday, December 2nd at 10am. Where: The Tewksbury Lodge 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Cost: $20.00 for all Substitutes 25.00 for Guests Please send checks…