LMEA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES May 19th, 2004

C. SantaMaria called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm.
D. Mandarino made a motion to approve the March General Membership Meeting minutes. Second by P. Dawson– approved.

Officer’s Reports:

President’s Report: C. SantaMaria reported for D. Pendino.

1. The PSEA House of Delegates will be held May 21-22. One of the main topics will be the issue of school tax referenda.
2. Newly elected building reps should come to the Executive Council meeting on June 7th.
3. The next unit meeting will be held Wednesday May 26th at 3:30pm at Cynwyd ES.5/26 unit meeting CES
4. The annual Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday June 2nd. See building reps for reservation forms.

VP Support: NR but D. Mandarino briefly reported on the recent ESP House of Delegates. Most of the workshops were worthwhile. Topics included estate planning and a presentation by Special Education expert Liz Stanley Swope.

VP Professional: NR
1st Vice President: C. SantaMaria briefly reported on next year’s budget – no LMEA dues increase –
however PSEA and NEA dues may increase however. C. SantaMaria made motion to approve the LMEA budget for 2004-05. Second by C. Muhammad – Approved.

Secretary Support: NR
Secretary Professional: NR
Treasurer: D. Mandarino made a motion to approve Treasurer’s report for April. – Approved.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: E. Brophy distributed the list of candidates running and the positions open for the LMEA elections. The floor was opened for nominations and left open until just prior to adjournment.

IPD: NR

CNC: NR- but C. SantaMaria reported that the Labor Management Committee will meet on June 1st to continue discussing medical/drug plans. Contact C. SantaMaria for more information.

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: A. Flicker reported they are continuing to work with problems at WVMS, Merion, and Cynwyd (ventilation problems) – Concern raised about ongoing problems at Merion ES. Some areas thought to be causing illness. Tests were done – nothing unusual found – possibly a mold problem – will be investigated further.

Legislation: NR – but C. SantaMaria urged members to continue requesting their legislators to NOT vote for the passage of the “Referenda” bill.

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported that PACE contributions are done for the school year. We’ve donated over $10,000. The “President’s Cup” will be awarded at the June banquet to the school with the most contributors.

PR&R: P. Dawson gave a brief report on current grievances. Concern about some evaluations based on hearsay and parent calls.

Public Relations: NR

Social: A. Flicker reported the banquet will be on Wednesday 6/2. Annual awards will be given.

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: NR

Membership: NR

Care Committee: NR

Minority Affairs: NR

Blue Ribbon: NR

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Special Ed Task Force: NR

Labor Management: C. SantaMaria gave this report earlier in the meeting.

Community Advisory: C. SantaMaria reported the Board will vote on the committee’s recommendation on May 24th. This committee is not charged with finding the new sites for buses, operations, and administration. This committee recommends equalizing the numbers of buses at several sites around the district.

By this time no new nominations to the LMEA ballot were made. E. Brophy made a motion to close nominations from the floor. Sec. By C. Rowland.

E. Brophy made a motion to adjourn – Sec. by D. Mandarino. The meeting was adjourned at
4: 33 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael Stettner, Secretary