EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 9th, 2003

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:07 pm.

Motion to accept the May Executive Council Minutes – motion approved.

A. Flicker recognized Ro Carson by presenting a gift as this is her last Executive Council meeting.

Officer’s Reports:

President’s Report: D. Pendino made the following report:

1. Newly elected building reps were acknowledged and welcomed by D. Pendino. Building reps need to contact E. Brophy regarding results of building rep elections.

2. Election results should be posted in each building.

3. Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Tom Tobin, has been selected – he begins August 1st.

4. Special Education Grievance has been filed. Task force will be formed regarding special education issues. Their first meeting will be in Fall 2003. Task force is different than SEAC in that there is a change in working conditions when Special Ed. teachers are required to do tasks, which have been previously done by support professionals.

5. Applecore items were discussed.

6. Alfie Kohn speech was well received by membership. Suggestion made to possibly show tape for future staff development.

VP Support:

1. R. Carson asked for building reps to contact 195-day Secretaries, A372 Clerical/Library Aides, and 190-day Audio Visual Aides. Those staff have been asked by M. Yoder to work one day longer than they should. They should work the extra day unless Ro hears differently from M. Yoder by June 12th.

2. Ro thanked the officers and chairs for their support during her time with the LMEA.

VP Professional: NR

1st Vice President: C. SantaMaria reported on how mentor money could be spent. It can be used for material credit. It can be used for travel. If trying to use money for travel, be sure to explain in your proposal how the travel will aid in your professional growth.

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

Treasurer: D. Mandarino made motion to approve treasurer’s report. Approved. Also, the retirement social was a success and Drexelbrook is reserved for next year.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: NR

IPD: NR

CNC: NR

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: A. Flicker reported on vandalism around the district – some people were caught. Ongoing concerns about pests in buildings. All buildings will have at least 2 defibrillators. Each building needs to have several people who are trained in using these devices. Concern about health and safety issues in buildings under construction.

Legislative: NR

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported on the total contributions for 2002/03. Question regarding the reporting of PACE contributions – will be investigated. Also, a reminder that an ad hoc committee will be formed next year to create questionnaire for school board candidates. Anyone interested in being part of this committee should contact C. SantaMaria at Harriton.

PR&R: P. Dawson gave brief report of current grievances.

Public Relations: NP

Social: NR

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: NR

Minority Affairs: NP

Blue Ribbon: NP

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Standardized Testing: NR

Tuition Reimbursement: NR

Rep at Large: NP

Building Reports:

Belmont Hills: Question about distribution of supplies within schools – specifically art supplies. Will be investigated. Distribution of art supplies varies within each school. Dom will try to meet with principals to get more information.

Cynwyd: NR

Gladwyne: NR

Merion: Concern about distribution of supplies – will be investigated. Also lack of substitutes is an ongoing issue.

Penn Valley: NR

Penn Wynne: NP

Bala Cynwyd: NR

Welsh Valley: NR

HH: NR

LM: NR

B&G: NP

Transportation LM: NR

Transportation Harriton – NR

Administration: NP

A. Flicker thanked D. Pendino for his hard work this year.

C. SantaMaria made a motion to adjourn – seconded by R. Carson. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Stettner, Secretary