President C. SantaMaria called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM.
A.Avellino made a motion to accept the September Exec. Council minutes - sec by A. Flicker. – Passed.
A question to the minutes was made by M. Mixon concerning the World Language Caucus that M. Rios and R. Taylor started at the NEA RA. The minutes were approved with this correction.
Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report: C. SantaMaria gave the following report:
- Capital Improvements - Urgent repairs are needed to the downspouts and gutters. This is expected to cost several hundred dollars. Masonry repairs are also needed. The rear of the building must be either re-pointed or have stucco applied. The retaining wall in the front of the building will also need to be repaired. Also, a survey showed the property lines to be along the walls of the building and the three parking spots in front of the building.
- Special Consideration requests and June 21, 2010 – Member are strongly cautioned about making plans for June vacations. Please hold off until after snow time. Careful planning is important.
- H1N1 - concerns if there would be an outbreak how the district will handle and if days would have to be made-up. Pregnant women and others at higher risk can use sick time to avoid exposure in the event of an outbreak.
- Pension Bill - concern over the pension system for new hires. We are watching to see what PSEA says.
- PA Election - for the upcoming election, building reps will be posting on the LMEA bulletin board the PSEA endorsed statewide judicial candidates.
VP Support: V. Fedeli reported on the upcoming PSERS Board election:
PENSION VOTE ALERT: Pat Tozer represents Support Professionals on the PSERS Board. Pat is up for re-election and your vote is very critical. On November 4th ballots will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to fill out your ballot and support Pat Tozer. Pat needs our help and it is your vote that will help send Pat back to the pension board where she will be able to safeguard the interest of Support Professionals across the state. Pat faces opposition in this election from George Longridge who is a business manager and tax collector from the Elizabethtown Area School District. Mr. Longridge is a school administrator and he is NOT a PSEA member. I don’t need to tell you that his interest will not be with PSEA. This vote will only involve Support Professionals because the elected position is not a non-certified seat on the pension board. Ballots must be mailed back by noon on December 2nd. Please do not let this important vote pass you by - our futures may depend on it.
1st Vice President: NR
VP Professional: NR
Secretary Support: NP
Secretary Professional: NP
Treasurer: D. Mandarino made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for September. - Approved.
Committee Reports:
Constitution: NR
Elections: J. Hemingway reminded that elections for delegates to the PSEA House of Delegates will take place on October 14. Those interested in being a delegate should email Jan Hemingway ASAP. The PSEA House of Delegates will be in Pittsburgh in December and Philadelphia in May.
IPD: NR
CNC: A. Flicker reported they are not finished going through the contract line by line. Unit meeting are taking place and good questions are being asked.
FAC: NR
Health & Safety: A. Flicker noted they will be meeting the 3rd Wednesday of October. Any safety problems please email Arlene. Also, Aquatic and Fitness Center memberships for LMEA are $57 instead of the $77 per month. You are also able to freeze memberships.
Legislation: G. Rosazza’s report is in this month’s Applecore.
Minority Affairs: M. Mixon reported that she and J. Gaines will be going to Boston for NEA training October 16-18.
PACE: G. Rosazza reminded that building reps are coming around seeking your PACE donation. They have the appropriate forms.
PR&R: V. Fedeli briefly summarized the PR&R report.
Public Relations: NR
Social: T. Tyler noted they are working on finding a place for the spring banquet.
Special Services: A. Avellino noted BJ’s new and renewal applications will be coming out shortly. Cost is $35.00 for 15 months.
Sunshine: NR
Membership: D. Grumbine thanked reps for their corrections. Letters to join the LMEA went out to all new support professional hires. Please keep D. Grumbine updated with any changes.
CARE: M. Rios reported CARE’s role in the district includes: Uncover and address issues of race in education; Act as a resource to schools; Identify measurable goals and objectives; Act as an advisory committee to the district and community. Dr. McGinley reported that they revised the child study team to be called achievement teams and will take a broader look at data and monitoring of student achievements.
District is working on the Academic Road map document to help parents know what courses their children need to take in order to reach their specific academic goals. Dr. Dietra Spence, on special assignment and who reports directly to our superintendent is the contact person for parents with achievement concerns. A select group of minority students who show leadership skills from the 2 middle schools and high schools will attend the Delaware Valley Minority Student Achievement Leadership Consortium at Penn in December. LMHS has a newly formed student group - C.R.A.Y.O.N.S. (Cultural and Racial Aspiring Youth Overcoming Negative Stereotypes). Students will create a school wide celebration of diversity. The group is planning activities to celebrate Black History month in February.
Education Foundation: D. Simon reported that the Gala is November 7th. Ads for the program book are ½ price to staff members. Each school is encouraged to donate an item for the auction. They will be selling bricks for both LM and Harriton and the cost of the brick is $100 for a 4 x 8 brick with up to three lines.
403(b): C. SantaMaria noted they are checking into TIAA CREF being a vendor.
Building Reports:
Belmont Hills: Prof: NR/ESP: NP
Cynwyd: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Gladwyne: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Merion: Prof: NR/ ESP: NR
Penn Valley: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Penn Wynne: Prof: Concerns about tuition reimbursement for coursework and 14-hours of staff development /ESP: NR
Bala Cynwyd: Prof: NR/ESP: NR but GO PHILLIES!
Welsh Valley: Prof: Concern about lack of substitutes / ESP: NR
Lower Merion: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Harriton: Prof: NR/ESP: NR but they need an LMEA bulletin board.
At-Large Reps: NR
Building and Grounds: NR
Administration: NR
Matson Ford Transportation: NR
Connolly Transportation: Lift is working – much appreciated.
R. Loue made a motion to adjourn - second by A. Flicker. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Mandarino, Treasurer and
Michael Stettner, Secretary Professional
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