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This template is built on the very powerful S5 Vertex Framework, which comes packed with amazing features! Learn More About Vertex...

Every template built on Vertex also comes with its own unique template specific options applicable to that particular template such as highlight colors, social icons, and much more. These features are in addition to the standard functions of Vertex, and are still controlled through the very user friendly interface of Vertex. This page will document the features specific to this template.

Template Specific Configuration Interface of Vertex

Below is a screenshot that shows all the template specific features available in the user friendly Vertex admin:



Custom Module Gaps

This template comes with the ability to change the side gap and bottom gap between modules. You can set the gap from 0px to 30px. This demo by default shows each module with a 1px gap, and the image below shows the modules with a 20px gap. Because the top_row1 and bottom_row3 sections have a unique background you can control the modules in these sections separately. This is all done very easily through drop down menus in the backend of Vertex.



Custom Highlight Colors

Set your own custom color scheme with the built in highlight colors. Highlight1 primarily controls the buttons, title, menu background, etc. while highlight2 mostly controls the hover over color for buttons as well as a highlight module class suffix. You can set these colors to any color that you want.



Optional Highlight Color On Module Titles

The first word of some module classes is highlighted with the custo highlight1 color. This feature can easily be disabled as shown below.



Custom Header Image

Easily apply any image that you would like as a custom header image for your site. The image will automatically stretch to fit, but it should be relatively large to begin with, between 1500px and 2000px is a good width to use. We recommend matching the custom background color option to match your header image, but you do not have to.

Custom Highlight Fonts

Choose a custom highlight font powered by Google fonts. You can set a custom font for the S5 Flex Menu main level items, titles, buttons, and much more. This is used in conjunction with the default site font which is controlled under the Layout tab of Vertex, and controls many elements as well.



Social Icons

Easily link to a social media site with the built in social icons found in the header of this template. Simply enter the url of your social site in the configuration and the icon will automatically appear. To disable an icon simply leave the url blank for that particular icon.



Uppercase Leters

Choose to enable or disable uppercase letters on most menu items, buttons, titles and more.



Small Menu

The S5 Flex Menu gives you the ability to have subtext on each menu item. If you choose not to use subtext on the first level links simply choose to disable this option and the menu will automatically down size.





Important Information

  • The Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Information 

    The APPR is a process by which teachers are evaluated in NYS. The intent of APPR is to assist educators to improve the quality of instruction in schools and to improve students' performance for colleges and careers. District APPR plans must meet strict state guidelines and be negotiated with local unions. Under state guidelines, APPR takes into account classroom observations and student performance. Teachers across NYS receive an overall effectiveness rating every year.

     

    APPR is complex and can often be overwhelming.  Click here to keep up to date on all the current APPR information.

  • Opt-Out Information 

    Teachers and parents share deep concerns about the standardized tests used by NYS for accountability purposes that include; stress on students, in-appropriateness and lack of validity of the Common Core-aligned tests, loss of learning time, and lack of transparency on state test content. Parents who decide it is not in their children’s best interests to take these assessments are part of an “Opt-Out” movement. BTF fully supports parents’ right to choose what is best for their children.

     

    Click here to keep up to date on the "Opt-Out" movement and other information.

  • COVID-19 Information


    For our members, BTF has collected COVID-19 resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, as well as our affiliates, NYSUT, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. Together we must, and will, be proactive to ensure that Coronavirus does not infect and spread to our students, staff and community.
     
    Click here to view recent information and writen correspondence. The BTF will post more information as it becomes available.

Buffalo Teachers Federation

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The Buffalo Teachers Federation is the professional union that represents over 3800 contract, probationary and temporary teachers of the Buffalo Public Schools.

 The BTF is proud to be a member of New York State United Teachers and affiliated nationally with the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.
          
 We invite you to explore our website for information and resources specifically for our members and retirees.

Calendar

 March 2024
 19   Executive Committee Meeting
 19   Council of Delegate Meeting             
 20   BTF Delegate Training (@ BTF)
 26   Retirement Seminar
 29   Good Friday (BTF Office Closed)
 
 April 2024
1-8   Spring Recess
 13   BTF Delegate Training (@ NYSUT)
 18   Executive Committee Meeting          
 18   Council of Delegate Meeting

Office Information

Mailing Address:
Buffalo Teachers Federation
271 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14201
Phone: 716-881-5400
 
Supplemental Benefit Fund:
Phone: 716-881-5462
Fax:     716-881-0580
 
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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