GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, MAY 14th, 2003

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

Motion to approve the March 2003 General Membership Meeting minutes. Second by C. SantaMaria. Motion passed.

Officer’s Reports:

President’s Report: 1. D. Pendino reported the LMEA was involved in the Assistant Superintendent search. D. Pendino was invited to provide feedback during the selection process – feedback forms were returned to Dr. Savidoff. A decision should be made soon. C. Whitting asked if any minorities were among the 3 final candidates. – None of the 3 finalists were minorities.

2. Reminder of the Alfie Kohn presentation on Tuesday evening May 27 in the LMHS Auditorium. All are welcome but there is limited space. Call 1.800.492.2727 by May 23 to sign up. The presentation will focus on the surge of standardized testing in our schools and its consequences.

3. Next year’s General Membership meetings will go back to 2 afternoon meetings, 1 evening meeting, and the first day meeting (morning).

4. The first annual LMEA run/walk has had poor registration but will go on as scheduled on May 18 at 9:00 am.

VP Professional: NR

VP Support: NR

1st Vice President: C. SantaMaria reported that an Ad hoc committee was formed at this month’s Executive Council meeting to develop a survey/questionnaire to the final school board candidates.

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

Treasurer: D. Pendino made a motion to accept 2003-4 LMEA budget. D. Pendino added there will be no increase in LMEA dues. Seconded by C. SantaMaria. Motion approved. C. Whitting made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Seconded by R. Carson. Approved.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: E. Brophy distributed updated list of candidates for the LMEA election.

IPD: NR

CNC: NR

FAC: D. Pendino reported we have changed from Merrill Lynch to Morgan Stanley for a better return.

Health & Safety: NR

Legislative: NR

PACE: NR

PR&R: NR

Public Relations: NR

Social: D. Mandarino reported the banquet will be June 4th at Drexelbrook – note the change in location from previous years. Anyone knowing of a retiring member should contact D. Mandarino at LMHS.

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: NR

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Minority Affairs: NR

Blue Ribbon: NR

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Standardized Test: NR

New business – D. Pendino acknowledged R. Carson’s upcoming retirement and commended her on her dedication to her work and the Association – we all wish her well in future endeavors. C. Whitting added that Ro did a great job representing transportation in her years as Vice President.

P. Dawson made motion to adjourn, second by E. Brophy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Stettner, Secretary