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President C. SantaMaria called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
M. Gutches made a motion to accept the October Exec. Council minutes - V. Fedeli noted a correction should be made in Vic’s report in the October minutes. The word “not” should be omitted from the following line “the elected position is (not) a non-certified seat on the pension board.” – Motion passed.
The annual audit was reviewed by Bob Teti – our finances are in good order.
Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report: C. SantaMaria gave the following report:
- C. SantaMaria thanked members for quick action on the pension postcard distribution and collection.
- Education Week Gifts are being distributed to members this week.
- ISC Survey of Guidance services – this is separate study from B. Barner’s internal K-12 study of Guidance services. The ISC survey uses an internet survey with no login/registration, etc. There was also a student survey posted for a short time on the website – this was taken down quickly but the parent ISC survey remained on the site until 11/13. Dr. McGinley said this survey would be one of many data points used in evaluating our services. It is not to single out individual counselors or individual schools. Counselors’ limits of service are not uniformly established and this survey will help set some standard limits.
- Lost keys and other district property – new ID badges/electronic keys cost $30 to replace – it is in the professional and support handbooks. Laptops, if taken off site, must be secured. Laptops stolen for the second time have been paid for by the employee.
- Keep accurate records of your sick leave – check periodically on Kronos.
- Applecore items were discussed. The Applecore is distributed monthly to LMEA members.
VP Support: V. Fedeli gave the following report:
- Handbooks – There were 3 separate handbooks for Support Professionals prior to this school year in the areas of Buildings & Grounds, Transportation, and the third was a general handbook for the majority of the Support classifications. The district has now blended all 3 handbooks into one and has made it available online for future reference. You will no longer receive a hard copy of the handbook. However each year hard copies of the handbook will be issued to your building reps and a hard copy can also be found in the main office and lounge for you to reference if needed.
- PACE – We are nearing the end of our PACE drive. Vic thanks all of our Support Professionals who have made their annual PACE contributions this year. The economy has made it more difficult for finding extra dollars but we must stop waiting for others to make a difference. No contribution is too small. Your contribution to PACE will go a long way for fighting issues that would negatively affect our pensions. The facts are politics affect our jobs so please consider making a PACE contribution. INVEST in yourself – you are worth it!
1st Vice President: A. Flicker noted their progress with their “table group” – they are researching healthcare and getting together a package for Jan 11.
VP Professional:
Secretary Support: NR
Secretary Professional: M. Stettner – P&P updates – see sheet.
Treasurer: D. Mandarino made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for October. - Approved.
Committee Reports:
Constitution: NP
Elections: NP
IPD: NP
CNC: A. Flicker reported they are meeting often in the coming weeks.
FAC: C. SantaMaria – moving from ADP to doing on our own.
Health & Safety: A. Flicker noted they have a meeting on November 19 – Let the committee know if problems persist after you initially report them.
Legislation: G. Rosazza pension and keystone exams.
Minority Affairs: M. Mixon reported that the PSEA minority affairs has a books toys/more drive at the HOD – they are collecting items for this cause – items will be distributed to needy children in western PA. Contact M. Mixon.
PACE: G. Rosazza noted we have about 21K in contributions as of 11/13. We are increasing our numbers of continuous contribution members. All members are strongly encouraged to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
PR&R: V. Fedeli briefly summarized the PR&R report.
Public Relations: NR
Social: T. Tyler reported that the banquet is scheduled for June 3 – looking at some venues.
Special Services: NR
Sunshine: D. Williams noted we have many contributions for ill members. Also, A. Flicker noted the sad passing of Merion teacher Helene Stalberg – she was a long time building rep years ago. She will be missed. The Merion staff are greatly appreciative to the other LMSD staff who helped staff the school on the day of the funeral.
Membership: Please keep D. Grumbine updated with any changes.
CARE: NP but M. Rios submitted a report noting see sheet.
Education Foundation: C. SantaMaria reported the gala was well done. The LMEA purchased a brick at the auction for both new high schools. 5K run will be Sunday June 13. They need reps from each school to help with this. Meeting 11/19 to approve any grants – meeting again in January.
403(b): TIAA Cref not adding any 403bs from PK from CS
Building Reports:
Belmont Hills: Prof: /ESP: NP
Cynwyd: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Gladwyne: Prof: Shortage of subs – concern about safety when classes are combined for coverage – some student teachers were asked to cover. Also, flu mist distribution caused concern with staff who could not be exposed to the flu mist live vaccine./ESP: Support staff back on mylearningplan.com? – the site stopped putting supt profs on due to cost issues. Concern that not being on the site makes for cumbersome accounting of hours. Also, concern about upcoming FT to Barrack Hebrew Academy who are on strike – the FT activity is not run by the BHA but it is on their grounds. Bus drivers are told to go around the back entrance where there are no pickets.
Merion: Prof: Increasing trend to have lunch meetings – remember members are entitled to lunch time. Also concern about prep time needed to input data into computers./ ESP: PSEA cards have not arrived yet – D. Grumbine noted we are ok with PSEA with dues/updates.
Penn Valley: Prof: Paper attendance and online powerschool – duplication of duties? – Try to encourage faculty to be very careful on powerschool for a time to establish a track record of accuracy – if low error rate then ask to eliminate the paper attendance. Also, concern about parking lot lights not on during evening conferences. /ESP: Highly qualified – do you need paperwork from PDE and the district?
Penn Wynne: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Bala Cynwyd: Prof: Time to leave on Wednesday before Thanksgiving – 1 hour early. Also – good response about the postcards./ESP: Lack of subs and frequency of coverages – will be investigated.
Welsh Valley: Prof: / ESP: NR
Lower Merion: Prof: NR/ESP: NR
Harriton: Prof: NR/ESP: 4 hrs of flex time – up to principals.
At-Large Reps: NR
Building and Grounds: NR
Administration: NR
Matson Ford Transportation: NR
Connolly Transportation: NR
New business: D.M Motion to support the Saucon Valley EA for $200 sec VF – passed
CS.made motion to support BHA for $200 – sec by GR – concern about supporting a private school – CS defended his motion organization in private schools helps all of us – AS made friendly amendment to send $100 – CS decline the amendment. J suggested raising amount – declined – VF supported CS motion – passed.
DW informed about PSEA HOD outreach project. Also, MM was one of 50 selected to a special program for advancement in the NEA.
KS ue made a motion to adjourn - second by VF. The meeting was adjourned at 541 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Mandarino, Treasurer and
Michael Stettner, Secretary Professional
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