GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, March 17, 2004

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:03 P.M.

Motion made by A. Flicker to approve the October General Membership Meeting minutes – sec. by D. Mandarino– Motion passed.

Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report: D. Pendino gave the following report:
1. The LMEA website contains the minutes from General and Executive Council meetings, the
LMEA constitution/by-laws, as well as a new classified ads section. All are encouraged to visit the site. www.lmeaonline.org.

2. Backend referendum appears to be moving to passage by the state legislature. However,
continue to make your legislators know your feelings by contacting them through email, letters, phone calls.

3. Committees in elections – typically there is 1 position on each committee up for election
each year. Many of these are 3-year terms. P. Dawson emphasized the work load is spread among the members of the committee. Contact E. Brophy – Elections Chairperson for committee positions up for election in May.

VP Support: V. Fedeli briefly reminded of the March conference in Pittsburgh and briefly
reported on the recent ESP conference in Charlotte. Also, he reminded that IA’s should keep records of any learning experience (courses, workshops, etc.) on mylearningplan.com.

VP Professional: NR

1st Vice President: NP

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

Treasurer: D. Mandarino made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Approved.

Committee Reports:
Constitution: P. Dawson reported on the proposed change to the LMEA By-Laws. P. Dawson made a motion that the Minority Affairs Committee become a Standing Committee by adding “Minority Affairs” to the list of Standing Committees in Article VIII Section 4A of the By-Laws and adding the following language in Article VIII Section 8: “R. Minority Affairs 1. The Minority Affairs Committee shall explore the areas of need and interest of minorities to better foster human relationships; shall identify problems and concerns; and shall develop methods and programs to meet those needs. The Committee chairperson shall act as a liaison to the officers and other committee chairs. 2. To be eligible for the position of chairperson of Minority Affairs, the employee must be a minority member of either the professional or support staff.” - Motion passes.

Elections: E. Brophy distributed a list of current openings and nominations for Officer and Committee positions. No nominations for LMEA positions were made. Also, the floor was opened to take nominations for the NEA-RA. D. Williams, C. Whitting and A. Washington were nominated as Support Delegates on the ballot. G. Rosazza and M. Stettner were nominated as Professional Delegates. The elections were conducted and results announced at the end of the meeting.

CNC: B. Young reported they are looking at the current contract item by item to be ready for upcoming negotiations.

FAC: NR
Health & Safety: A. Flicker reported their next meeting is scheduled for March 30.
Legislative: G. Rosazza reminded about getting on the email list to get important legislative
updates. Contact him at rosazzg@lmsd.org to get on the list. Also, be sure to visit www.capwiz.com as an easy way to email state and federal legislators about important educational issues.

PACE: D. Pendino reported we have raised over $10,000 this year. This is more than we have
ever raised. All are encouraged to contribute. Checks can still be sent (made payable to “S-
PAC” for state-level funding or “F-PAC” for federal-level funding) to C. SantaMaria at Harriton.
PR&R: V. Fedeli reported briefly on current grievances.

Public Relations: D. Pendino announced the recent appointment of James Roletter as LMEA webmaster.

Social: L. McDevitt announced that the Spring Banquet will be June 2 at Drexelbrook. If you know anyone planning to retire send their names to her at Gladwyne.

Special Services: NP

Sunshine: Let D. Williams know of any ill members.

Membership: D. Pendino reported our Association has grown to over 1300 members.

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Minority Affairs: Minority Affairs state conference will be March 19-21 in Pittsburgh.

CARE: D. Pendino explained the purpose of this new committee. J. Gaines added this committee addresses multiculturalism in education.

Blue Ribbon: NR

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Special Ed Task Force: D. Pendino explained the purpose of this committee. A meeting will be held Tuesday March 23 at 4pm in the LMEA office to discuss the result of the “Blue Folder” grievance. A later meeting with Liz Stanley Swope will occur later in the spring – the date of this meeting is still to be determined.

Labor Management: D. Pendino explained the purpose of this committee – main purpose is to explore options for Healthcare coverage as we enter negotiations.

Community Advisory: D. Pendino explained this committee’s purpose – main purpose is to recommend a decision on the construction/renovation of the 2 District High Schools. Discussion ensued regarding timelines and transportation issues.

The elected Delegates to the NEA-RA are:
Professional Delegates are: D. Pendino, A. Flicker, A. Pass, and P. Peterson, 1st Alternate is M. Stettner, 2nd Alternate is G. Rosazza.
Support Delegates are: L. Morelli, A. Washington, D. Williams, and C. Whitting.

A. Flicker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by D. Mandarino. The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael Stettner, Secretary