EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, June 7, 2004

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
C. SantaMaria made motion to approve May Executive Council minutes Sec. by V.Fedeli. – Approved.

Officer’s Reports:

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

1. Officers were thanked for their service over the past year and congratulated on their re-election. Congratulations and welcome to all the newly elected and re-elected building reps.
2. Article 31, section B, #8 EPER states “The Board agrees to reimburse staff members at the following rates for each hour of preparation/presentation time to the identified maximums for inservice days, curriculum writing days, late openers, and early dismissals or faculty meetings: 03-04 - $46.26/hour to max of $247.89; 04-05 - $47.74/hour to max of $255.82.” If you are asked to perform/and you do any of those activities please know that you should receive this compensation. Question about if you are asked to present to others outside the faculty (e.g. community groups) – is this covered contractually? – No it is not.
3. Next year PR&R reports may be in the minutes as we go into negotiations to make the membership aware of the issues the LMEA faces.
4. Building reps were asked to check membership lists and alert D. Grumbine about any errors.
5. Applecore items were discussed including items on the substitute teacher shortage, the medical flex spending accounts, and climate controlled buildings. Members are urged to read the Applecore each month as it is distributed in your units. Human Resources has created a new form for all requests made outside the terms of the contract that require written approval from the Superintendent. Also, the General Membership Meeting on Opening Day will contain important information as we enter our negotiations year. Please plan on attending this meeting.

VP Support: V. Fedeli gave the following report:

1. ESP House of Delegates was held in May – PSEA President Jim Weaver spoke about the possibility of a statewide medical coverage plan but not anytime soon. Also, he stated that PSEA will be running radio adds beginning in August promoting public education.
2. Charles Thompson, a bus driver in the Radnor S.D., is running for the position of NEA Director-at-Large. Contributions are welcome.
3. Vic personally thanked Dom, the other officers, and building reps for their support in his first year as an officer.

VP Professional: A. Flicker thanked and congratulated those involved with the banquet. She also thanked Dom for all his work throughout the year.

1st Vice President: C. SantaMaria included his report in his committee reports later in the meeting.

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

Treasurer: D. Pendino made a motion to accept the May Treasurer’s report. Sec by C. Rowland –
motion passed – Approved.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: NR

IPD: NR

CNC: NR

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: J. Alvoord reported they are working on getting first aid kits for vehicles and schools. Also, they are working on getting staff certified in child CPR and first aid. They are also working on getting more building staff trained on using the defibrillators.

Legislation: NR

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported that we raised over $10,000 – however 4 of 5 members did not contribute to this worthwhile cause. The PACE funds go to support public education-friendly candidates. The referenda issue is an excellent example of how much we need to support public education-friendly candidates. He stressed the importance of contributing to PACE and urging your legislators to vote against school tax referenda.

PR&R: P. Dawson reported that it is important for building reps to notify this committee on unsatisfactory evaluations, problems, or questionable actions in their buildings. Contact P. Dawson or V. Fedeli – both are at LMHS. Question regarding level of grievances – Level 1 – informal conversation if we lose we can move to Level 2 – written grievance/meet with M. Yoder – if we lose we can move to Level 3 – superintendent participates and make decision if we lose we can choose to go on to arbitration. Once arbitrator makes decision the decision becomes precedent.

Public Relations: NR

Social: L. McDevitt thanked all for help with banquet and congratulated award winners.

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: Let D. Williams know if anyone becomes sick during the summer.

Membership: NR

CARE: M. Rios reported at their last meeting 3 committees met to discuss goals for next year. Included in these goals are inservice development and a staff resource library. The District has made an effort to hire more minorities. Also, Dr. Savidoff will start a steering committee of local school districts to address minority issues.

Minority Affairs: NR – But they will have and informational meeting soon

Blue Ribbon: NR

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Special Ed Task Force: NR

Labor Management: C. SantaMaria reported last meeting was June 1. They are investigating drug plans.

Community Advisory: C. SantaMaria reported that the Board will vote on this committee’s recommendation on Monday June 14th. Question about the board voting on this in the past. - That board was voted out and the plan was halted. Approval is likely.

Building Reports:

Belmont Hills: Question regarding what happens to recess (subs) when the recess captains are absent? - Will be investigated.

Cynwyd: NR

Gladwyne: NR

Merion: Concern about lack of subs for music and gym teachers and loss of prep time. Concern about substitutes and school business days – could the school business be done after school? – Training should be done during the workday – district should hire staff to alleviate these problems.

Penn Valley: Congratulated PV staff for 100% membership.

Penn Wynne: Concern about losing a day custodian. – Nothing final on this – Dr. Savidoff will decide on this possibly as early as September. Also, “Alex’s Lemonade Stand”, will take place Saturday June 12th at PWES. Try to attend this event which benefits pediatric cancer research.

Bala Cynwyd: Question regarding regular special ed teachers being told they have to make up lesson plans for summer – will be investigated. Concern about a special ed teacher not being paid for an approved overnight trip. – Will be investigated.

Welsh Valley: NR

Harriton: NR

Lower Merion: NR

B&G: NR

Transportation LM: J. Brown is resigning as rep at Harriton. Concern about a member who received partial time – Will be investigated. Also concern about insurance coverage of mechanics’ tools - will be investigated.

Transportation Harriton: NR

Administration: NR

C. SantaMaria made a motion to adjourn – sec. by V. Fedeli. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26PM.