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President C. SantaMaria called the meeting to order at 4:06 PM.
J. Cook made a motion to accept the June Executive Council minutes - sec by P. Dawson. – Passed.
Officers, chairs, and new reps were introduced.
Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report: C. SantaMaria gave the following report:
- Meeting dates, times, and parking for the office was discussed.
- Building rep responsibilities were discussed.
- Each building/unit should have an LMEA bulletin board in some common member area. If you don’t have a board the LMEA will provide one.
- Unit/Building meetings will be held by January. The dates are listed in the Applecore.
- Will planning at discounted PSEA rates will be held one evening per month at the Mideastern Region PSEA office in Montgomeryville. Dates are listed on flyers that should be posted on LMEA bulletin boards. Call 1.866.437.0665 (attorney Martin Herring) to schedule an appointment or for more information.
- ISDO/GSDO for moving classrooms – one day will be given for moving and setting up classrooms in the new high schools.
- Chaperones on field trips – district is trying to define the role of a chaperone – if an IA agrees to chaperone they are on the same clock as if they are in school unless the IA is providing specialized service. Also, the LMEA strongly cautions members about conducting overnight field trips. Chaperones should get phone numbers of administrators and be prepared for potential situations.
- Applecore items were discussed – the Applecore is distributed monthly to LMEA members. C. SantaMaria thanked those who contributed to Chetta Collins-Wood, an ESP member who lost her home in a fire. Contributions at the Gen Membership Meeting totaled about $2400.
VP Support: V. Fedeli gave the following report:
- We are always looking for members who would like to be building reps. Currents reps are encouraged to look for potential successors and are invited to bring a potential rep to an executive council meeting.
- PACE – PACE dollars are used to help find political candidates who support public education. Lobbying dollars helped us get a 50% raise in our medical supplement payment when we retire. Please consider giving $10. That would come to only $2 per pay over 5 pays. Our dues dollars CANNOT be used. Contribution forms will be coming soon.
- Our next general membership meeting will be Wednesday October 14. If you plan to be a delegate for the PSEA House of Delegates this is a ‘must’ meeting to attend. Elected delegates will be responsible to attend both PSEA Houses of Delegates (December and May), the Mideastern Region Division Workshop in April, and the ESP House of Delegates. If elected all of these meetings will occupy about 4 weekends of the year. Elected delegates’ presence is required to ensure our members are properly represented.
- Rules to remember – Work first then grieve. Read and know your contract. Know who your building reps are. Remember it’s your Weingarten right to have a rep present at all meetings. Not all meetings are disciplinary and require a rep but if a meeting starts ok but then becomes disciplinary simply ask to stop the meeting until a rep can be present. If the administrator or supervisor continues the meeting without your rep then do not offer any new info simply repeat that you want a rep present.
- Vic wished to all to have a great year and stay safe.
Reps should post V. Fedeli’s report on their unit bulletin board.
1st Vice President: NR
VP Professional: A. Avellino noted that our first maternity workshop of the year will be held Wednesday November 4 at the LMEA Office - more info coming in the October Applecore.
Secretary Support: NR Secretary Professional: NR
Treasurer: D. Mandarino made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for August. - Approved.
Committee Reports: Constitution: NR
Elections: J. Hemingway noted the election for PSEA House of Delegates will take place on October 14 – if you are interested in getting your name on the ballot please email Jan Hemingway at LMHS.
IPD: NP – Russ Loue at CAPS.
CNC: Overall chairperson for CNC this year will be A. Flicker. FAC: NR
Health & Safety: A. Flicker noted their first meeting is September 24. Remember if you have a situation in your building do work request order first – if that doesn’t remedy the problem then contact A. Flicker or L. Giaquinto.
Legislation: NP
Minority Affairs: M. Mixon noted that R. Taylor initiated the first world language caucus at the NEA RA this summer in San Diego. M. Mixon also presented at the NEA-RA. L. Scavitto, D. Williams, and J Hemingway attended the presentation. Meet and greet date still TBD – but will be sometime this fall.
PACE: G. Rosazza reported on the new PACE form. If you signed up for continuous donations and want to keep the same amount for your donation you do not need to complete the form. Any changes require a new form. C. SantaMaria noted the importance of PACE contributions to support pro-public education candidates.
PR&R: P. Dawson explained the function of this committee – grievances/arbitrations.
Public Relations: C. SantaMaria noted PR will be very important this year. Our settlement task will be organized in the spring.
Social: NR Special Services: NR
Sunshine: D. Williams explained the function of this committee – sending flowers/cards if a member is ill or a death in the member’s family.
Membership: D. Grumbine reminded reps to check their membership list for accuracy and let him know of any errors.
CARE: NP
Education Foundation: D. Simon reported that the 5K run in June was a great success – over 300 participated. This will be an annual event. Grant applications are being taken now.
403(b): NR
Building Reports:
Belmont Hills: Prof: NR/ESP: NP Cynwyd: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Gladwyne: Prof: NR/ESP – concern about tone of letter sent to ESP members. More concerns about punch-out times.
Merion: Prof – some members received letters notifying about shortage of Act 48 hours. – Contact Mary Jane Butler. ESP: NR
Penn Valley: Prof – Concern about mentoring involving 7 one hour meetings after school. – Will be brought to CNC. Also, concern about lengthy emails taking up time – seems to be occurring throughout the district. It could be just the beginning of the year but issue will be taken to ICC. Also, are members required to attend an afterschool workshop? – District offering ISDO/GSDO – will be investigated. ESP: NR
Penn Wynne: Prof: NR/ESP: NR Bala Cynwyd: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Welsh Valley: Prof: Concern about tech workshops for ISDO/GSDO – should be brought to SDC. Grade level teachers being told to attend IEP meeting during lunch – try to get coverage first. ESP: will classes be offered in the fall for the 14 hrs? – check with Sally Reynolds. Also, concern about clock out time with late buses – will be investigated.
Lower Merion: Prof: NP/ESP: concerns about the letter – addressed earlier.
Harriton: Prof: NR/ESP: Concern about parking – will be investigated. Also, concern about feelings toward ESP from admin in school.
At-Large Reps: G. Infield reminded that traveling teachers can be paid for travel between schools.
Building and Grounds: NP Administration: NR Matson Ford Transportation: NR
Connolly Transportation: Concern about issue with Americans with disabilities act – ongoing.
New Business: G. Rosazza added that he would like names of reps for PACE per building.
D. Mandarino made a motion to adjourn - second by A. Avellino. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Stettner, Secretary Professional
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