LMEA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Sept 2004

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 10:17 A.M.
P. Dawson made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 2004 General Membership Meeting, second by V. Fedeli. - Approved.

Officer’s Reports:

President’s Report: D. Pendino stated that he would follow after the other officer and committee reports.
VP Professional: NR
VP Support: NR
1st Vice President: NR
Secretary Support: NR
Secretary Professional: NR
Treasurer: Motion to approve the July Treasurer’s report. Approved.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: NR

CNC: B. Young reported on the anticipated climate of the negotiation scene. Hopefully a more collaborative environment will be established. Members are urged to make contacts and be familiar with people in the community – make it known what we do in the classroom. An LMEA survey is coming out in a few weeks - all members should complete this survey.

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: NR

Legislative: NR

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported on some additional aspects of Act 72 (the school district referendum bill which became law this summer) – communities must pass an earned income tax to opt into the system. Here in LMSD Act 72 probably won’t affect us in the near future. Also, the upcoming election is vitally important. We need to support pro-public education candidates AND VOTE for them in November.

PR&R: NR

Public Relations: NR

Social: NR

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: NR

Ad Hoc Committee Reports:

Minority Affairs: NR

Blue Ribbon: NR

Job Descriptions: NR

Career Paths: NR

Labor Management: NR

Special Education Task Force: NR

President’s Report: D. Pendino informed about the current bargaining climate in our area, district, and community. It is not favorable. Disrespect toward our profession abounds. The LMEA will form a Settlement Task Force that will be comprised of 2 members from each building/unit. A Special General Membership Meeting will take place later in the fall to discuss contract proposals and Act 88 (the bargaining process).

J. Rigby made motion to adjourn, second by V. Fedeli. The meeting was adjourned at 10:53A.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael Stettner, Secretary