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Critique February 2024_Final.pdf ,

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Critique August-September 2024.pdf ,

October 2024 Critique.pdf ,

Critique December 2024.pdf ,

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SY26-27 Calendar Draft (v.5)_Dec9 board meeting.pdf ,

SY27-28 Calendar Draft (v.4)_Dec9Board meeting.pdf ,

CAVS January and February Games 2026_esignature.pdf ,

Side x Side_February Workshop.pdf ,

OnlineDayPlanMOU2025.pdf

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General and Chapter Chair Elections Information

This page is being updated as the Union has more information and resources available for our members. Please check back for the most recent information regarding Building Brighter Futures. Special member message from Shari Obrenski, 11.6.25 Email from Amy Such, Re: " Collective Resources" via CMSD email to Chapter Chairs, 11.6. Read More...
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School Closures and Consolidation Merger Information.docx ,

Obrenski Board Speech 12.2.25.pdf

Food Assistance Information/Resources

We know that families all around the country will be impacted by the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefits not being issued. Read More...
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A Message from the President

We don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges. Dear CTU Brothers and Sisters, Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” CTU members, we certainly have experienced many of these so-called opportunities.
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Feb 07, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Side-by-Side Free Parent Literacy Workshop
Apr 18, 2026
Glenville Branch-East 11900 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, 441108 Fulton Branch-West 3545 Fulton Road Cleveland, 44109