LMEA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

May 14, 2007

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

President D. Pendino called the meeting to order at 4:06 PM.

Motion by R. Loue to approve the April Exec Council minutes – sec by D. Simon. – Approved.

Officer’s Reports:

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

• Issues about June 15 th make up day were addressed. Many high school staff were already there or well on their way to school when the decision to close school was made. Staff would like credit for attending the day. Dr. Yoder disagreed and said day will be made up on June 15 th as ISDO/GSDO. Contract states we only have 2 ISDO/GSDO days per year and this would be a 3 rd. Hopefully a resolution with Dr. Savedoff will come soon.
• LMEA Elections will be held May 22 nd. Reps should return ballot boxes to LMEA office after election.
• Policy review for banquet - possibly recognize people differently based on years of service. More will be discussed on this in future meetings.
• Budget recommendation – D. Pendino made motion to approve the proposed LMEA budget for 2007-2008. Motion passed.
• Flex Hour Log – this should be from your own record keeping and it must be signed by each presenter.
• Don Atkiss was introduced.
• Applecore items were discussed.

VP Support: V. Fedeli gave the following report:

• The ESP House of Delegates met on May 5-6. They voted to raise support dues $3 per year

in 2007-08 due to rising costs for arbitration.

• ESP core school in Gettysburg in July is for Future Leaders – congratulations to Monica Mixon who was invited to attend.

1 st Vice President: C. SantaMaria reported on the Mideastern Region House of Delegates held April 19 th. PSEA President Jim Weaver attended and spoke of maintaining awareness on our retirement fund and keeping it a defined benefit plan. Also, PSEA VP Jim Testerman reported the current NCLB law will expire in a year – the new draft that comes out will hopefully address problems in the current NCLB law.

VP Professional: NR

Secretary Support: NR

Secretary Professional: NR

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

Committee Reports:

Constitution: NR

Elections: Nominations for LMEA positions close on Wednesday May 16 th.

IPD: NR

CNC: NR

FAC: NR

Health & Safety: A. Flicker noted there is some discussion for a wellness center for the district - will be investigated through H & S over the next several months.

Legislation: G. Rosazza reported on recent legislative action affecting education.

Minority Affairs: NR

PACE: C. SantaMaria reported the campaign for this school year is over. The winner of the coveted trophy for most contributions will be awarded at the banquet on May 31 st. Final report will be issued in June. PACE money at the regional level is available for school board elections.

PR&R: P. Dawson reported on current grievances.

Public Relations: NR

Social: The Spring Banquet will be held on May 31 st at Clothier Hall. If you know anyone planning to retire please let A. Flicker or L. McDevitt know ASAP.

Special Services: NR

Sunshine: NR

Membership: D. Grumbine asked reps to check the accuracy of membership lists and let him know of any errors.

CARE: M. Rios reported that Jack Maguire attended their recent meeting and presented for the world language committee. A pamphlet has been developed for circulation.

Act 1: NR

NEA Read Across America: NR

Flex Hour Form: NR

Education Foundation: D. Simon reported that info about grants should have been received – ongoing grants will be available so please apply – they are open to anyone. Reminder about the elections on May 15 th – on the local ballot will be a question regarding small games of chance. Approval of this question will allow community organizations to have raffles which would support the Education Foundation’s fund-raising efforts.

Building Reports:

Belmont Hills: NR

Cynwyd: NR

Gladwyne: NR

Merion: Question about rates for workshops.

Penn Valley : Question about the June 15 th make up day and concern about HR posting application deadlines.

Penn Wynne: Question about a “30 and out” rumor – a proposal has been introduced for a “Rule of 80” which calculates retirement eligibility and any penalties by adding your age + years in PSERS. Many bills are introduced in the legislature but they can sit for years without action or passage. Also, concern about employees not being on their correct step on the salary schedule – will be investigated.

Bala Cynwyd: NR

Welsh Valley : NR

Lower Merion : Concern that IAs went to all day workshop at the end of the day and clocking out discrepancies – there needs to be clarity on workshop exit times - will be investigated.

Harriton: NR

Building and Grounds: NR

Administration: NR

Transportation: NR

D. Pendino reminded to invite the newly elected building reps to the June Executive Council meeting.

C. SantaMaria asked to speak on a point of personal privilege about the upcoming elections.

P. Dawson made motion to adjourn. Sec by D. Mandarino the meeting was adjourned at approx 5: 10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Stettner, Secretary