lowed under the union contract or by law, your representative can be present at formal
meetings with supervisory personnel.
Rachel Gaglione—No two people will handle a situation the exact same way. However, one
thing is universally true: Cover-ups never work. If you are a new teacher, ask for advice from a
trusted colleague. You do not want to lose your job, but more important, you do not want anyone
to get hurt as a result of your decision.
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