LMEA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

January 8 , 2007

NOTE: These minutes are also available online at www.lmeaonline.org.

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.

Motion by R. Loue to approve the December Executive Council minutes – sec by D. Melendez. – Approved.

Officer’s Reports:

President’s Report: D. Pendino gave the following report:

• Building concerns from last month were addressed.
• Each year several LMEA “Policies and Practices” are reviewed. This year numbers 12, 13, 14, 16, and 20 were reviewed. D. Simon made a motion to change Policy and Practice #12 to read “The LMEA may participate in the promotion of the Bloodmobile drive.” Second by A. Flicker – Motion passed. D. Pendino made motion to keep Policy and Practice #13 as is – P. Dawson second - Motion passed. S. Angel made motion to change Policy and Practice #14 to read “Paid clerical help shall be provided for the membership, negotiations and all other committees when necessary. Paid clerical help shall first be sought from Association members, present and past.” Second by P. Dawson – Motion passed. D. Pendino made motion to delete the words “or Applewrap” from Policy and Practice #16. Second by V. Fedeli – Motion passed. D. Pendino made motion to revisit Policy and Practice #20 next month. Second by A. Flicker. – Motion passed.
• Membership update – reps should check membership lists for accuracy and let D. Grumbine know if there are any errors.
• Applecore items were discussed.

VP Support: V. Fedeli reported that support members should have received a ballot for the NEA Representative Assembly. LMEA members Francis Benjamin, Charles Whitting, and Clarence Rowland are on the ballot. Please elect our members to this year’s RA.

1 st Vice President: C. SantaMaria reported on the recent survey conducted. The LMEA voter survey produced valuable data for use by the Act 1 and Combined Negotiations committees. Some of this data will be shared with the LMSD. One important result was the affirmation that the majority of voters in Lower Merion are against outsourcing district services – even if outsourcing saves the district money. Discussion ensued on this topic.

VP Professional: A. Flicker reported that professional members should have received a ballot for the NEA Representative Assembly. Please help elect Henry “Pete” Peterson from LMHS to attend this year’s RA.

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

Treasurer: D. Mandarino made motion to approve the December Treasurer’s report – Approved.

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: NR

IPD: NR

CNC: NR

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: A. Flicker reported they are meeting at the end of January otherwise NR.

Legislation: NR

Minority Affairs: MAC meeting in March will be in Allentown. Only the first 150 people to register will be accepted. Interested members should get their registrations in ASAP.

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported we can no longer accept payroll deduction contributions but we welcome any checks. So far our members have contributed just over $10,000 this year.

PR&R: P. Dawson and D. Pendino gave brief summary of current grievances. Let P. Dawson or E. Leber know of any unsatisfactory evaluations.

Public Relations: NR

Social: NR

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: D. Williams reported on “thank yous” from members who had recent losses. Members were very appreciative.

Membership: NR

CARE: NR

Act 1: C. SantaMaria gave this report earlier in the meeting.

Building Reports:

Belmont Hills: NR

Cynwyd: NR

Gladwyne: NR

Merion: Regarding professional conferences, if actual expenditures exceed the amount approved by the professional meetings committee, will the District provide additional funding? – No.

Penn Valley : NR

Penn Wynne: NR

Bala Cynwyd: NR

Welsh Valley : NR

Lower Merion : Administration is looking closely at attendance and grading practices – 2 unsatisfactory evaluations regarding these issues.

Harriton: NR

Building and Grounds: NR

Administration: NR

Transportation LM: NR

Has there been any impact on members with the move by Operations? – None yet.

J. Hemingway made motion to adjourn. Second by P. Dawson - the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Stettner, Secretary