EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING, June 13, 2005
President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:05PM.
Motion made to approve the April Executive Council minutes – second
by A. Flicker. - Approved.
Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report: D. Pendino gave the following
report:
1. D. Pendino welcomed new building reps
and thanked departing reps for their service. Representation at monthly
Executive Council meetings is important. D. Pendino also reminded about
parking and times of our meetings.
2. Mideastern Region golf outing is June 27th at Pinecrest
Golf Course in Montgomeryville. Contact Chuck Herring at 215-853-2108 for
information.
3. Women’s retreat/conference is August 4th and 5th
at the Netherlands Inn in Strasburg. Contact Ruthann Waldie at 1-800-255-7732
for information.
4. Dispensing of medication to students – district
does not want teachers/staff other than nurses to dispense medication –
you may be asked to hold meds for kids. As for field trips and outdoor field
events the District will look into these situations and Dom will report
back. In an emergency you may dispense meds in the role of a “good
Samaritan”.
5. All members are encouraged to stay for the August General
Membership. Members’ rights, working conditions, etc. will be discussed.
6. Applecore items were discussed.
VP Support: V. Fedeli thanked our negotiating team and
reps for a great year. If you have any concerns call him at his cell number
610-331-8015.
1st Vice President: A. Flicker also thanked our negotiating
team.
VP Professional: C. SantaMaria thanked B. Young for his
service as CNC chairperson for the past 2 contracts.
Secretary Support: NR
Secretary Professional: NR
Treasurer: Motion made to accept the May Treasurer’s
report. – Motion passed – Approved.
Committee Reports:
Constitution: NR
Elections: NR
IPD: NR
CNC: NR but D. Pendino reminded of the important service
this committee and B. Young provided.
FAC: NR
Health & Safety: A. Flicker reported they had their
final meeting of the year. The District and LMEA are working together in
trying to get people certified to use the auto defibrillators and other
first aid.
Legislation: NR
PACE: C. SantaMaria needs to know who would like to be
PACE chair next year.
PR&R: P. Dawson reported on current grievances –
awaiting decision on workload grievance. Any concerns call his cell number
at 610-331-8014 or email him at dawsonp@lmsd.org. New issues are likely
to appear with the new contract.
Public Relations: NR
Social: A. Flicker reported that the banquet was a success
– D. Pendino reported we will be forming a subcommittee to try and
improve attendance at future banquets. Anyone interested in serving on this
subcommittee should contact Dom.
Special Services: NR
Sunshine: NR
Membership: D. Pendino reported all buildings should try
to get 100% membership – if your building has any non-members try
to encourage them to join.
CARE: M. Rios reported good response to May 27 inservice
on diversity.
Minority Affairs: NR
Settlement Task Force: NR
Building Reports:
Belmont Hills: NR
Cynwyd: NR
Gladwyne: NR
Merion: Concern about high temperatures in buildings –
Board is not interested in addressing this issue – air conditioning
in the schools is unlikely. Possibly take your classes to another location
on the hot days. Question about the text in the teacher handbook on page
70 listing specific classroom temperature guidelines – isn’t
this a health and safety issue? – it is legally not. Situation must
present a clear and present danger to be considered a Health and Safety
issue. These guidelines are not enforceable. Can district provide fans?
- District hasn’t but Home and School has provided fans to some schools.
Can building principal mandate a dress code? - There is no district dress
code for teachers. Custodians may not wear shorts until the last student
day. Issue will be investigated again. Another issue: If you miss a conference
you must make it up on your own time.
Penn Valley: Instructional Assistants being asked to do recess duty on a
last minute basis – IAs can be asked to do recess duty. IAs can do
almost anything the district asks them to do – we will have job descriptions
by next fall. When will new contract be distributed? – by September.
Penn Wynne: NR
Bala Cynwyd: NR
Welsh Valley: When do we start “signing” in
– we don’t know. Question regarding difference between a contract
position and a long term sub – the sub hired for the contract position
does not have to cover that position. When a contracted employee returns
they are not guaranteed the same position they had when they left –
they are guaranteed employment within the district. Sabbaticals also fall
under this policy. Are long-term subs put on a list for being hired? –
No.
Harriton: NR
Lower Merion: NR
B&G: NR
Transportation LM: NR
Transportation Harriton: NR
Administration: NR
C. SantaMaria made motion to adjourn, second by P. Dawson. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:13.
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