1. Past retired personnel who were members when they retired will pay 75% at the June Banquet. Current building representatives and committee chairpersons will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the June Annual Banquet. (12/10/90, 12/12/94. 1/11/99, 4/11/05, 6/12/06, 2/13/12)
2. All current officers, the newly elected officers of the Association, and the Social and Elections Chairs will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the LMEA Spring Banquet. (12/10/90, 12/12/94, 2/8/99, 11/18/02, 3/10/08)
3. School Board members and the Superintendent will each be given two tickets to the June Annual banquet. (2/13/95, 2/8/99, 11/18/02, Removed 1/8/07)
4. The awarding of an appropriate gift at the time of retirement will be limited to current members of LMEA. (1/14/91, 5/9/95, 3/8/99, 11/18/02, 3/10/08)
5. The LMEA Executive Council meetings shall begin at 4:00 P.M. (2/11/91, 5/9/95, 2/8/99, 1/10/05, 11/16/09)
6. Whenever possible, General Membership meetings of the LMEA shall be held at the LMEA Office, the LMHS or Harriton Gymnasium, the LMHS or Harriton Cafeteria, or the LMHS or Harriton Auditorium. (2/11/91, 10/9/95, 1/20/00, 1/4/02, 2/9/04, 9/13/04, 11/16/09)
7.
Neither the
Professional nor the Supportive
staffs will accept a contract unless the other group does also. (3/11/94, - Removed 10/9/95, strike-through 1/4/02)
8. When an Association member dies while in service, a memorial gift will be made to any organization or charity designated by the family. (3/11/91, 12/11/95, 1/20/00, 11/18/02, 3/10/08)
9. The LMEA shall provide two scholarships through the LM Scholarship Fund, one for a Harriton High School student and one for a Lower Merion High School student in the amount of $1000. (11/11/91, 12/11/95, 3/8/99, 11/18/02, 3/10/08)
10. Minutes will list schools/departments not represented at Executive Council meetings. (11/11/91, 6/10/96, 1/20/00, 1/10/05, 11/16/09)
11. Minutes of the LMEA General Membership and Executive Council meetings and copies of the Apple core will be posted on www.lmeaonline.org . 12/12/91, 6/10/96, 3/8/99, 1/4/02, 2/9/04, 11/16/09)
12. The LMEA may participate in the promotion of the Bloodmobile drive. (12/9/91, 2/10/97, 6/11/01, 1/8/07)
13. The contingency funds may be used only for emergency situations relating to legal and negotiable matters and capital expenditures. With the approval of Executive Council, the contingency funds may also be used for other Association needs. The interest from these accounts may be used to pay the honorariums of the officers and paid chairs. (2/10/92, 2/10/97, 5/12/97, 6/11/01, 1/8/07)
14. 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. (2/10/92, 3/10/97, 6/11/01, 1/8/07)
15. All new members of the LMEA shall be required to pay their dues by payroll deduction unless they pay in lump sum. Current members will not be allowed to switch from payroll deduction unless such member sends to the treasurer by September 30th a check for the total dues for the year, in which case any dues already deducted will be refunded. (4/6/92, 3/10/97, 1/4/02, 4/14/08)
16. Members who attend regional, state, or national meetings, conferences or conventions as representatives of the LMEA will be asked to submit a report, as individuals or as a group, to the next Executive Council meeting. (4/6/92, 5/12/97, 6/11/01, 1/8/07)
17. It
is recommended by the LMEA that there be a termination of all gift
giving by
students to employees of the Lower Merion School District. It is further recommended that this statement
be made to parents and students from the Superintendent’s office
at the
beginning of the school year, and sent to each building principal for
distribution. Rationale:
1.
As salaried
employees we should not ask
nor expect to receive a bonus or contribution from those whom we serve,
namely
students.
2.
Gifts very
often lead to a feeling of
obligation on the part of the employee.
3.
Students of
limited means may feel an
obligation to contribute beyond family means.
4.
No student
should feel obligated to make
a contribution to a staff member.
The Lower Merion Education Association neither recommends nor encourages gifts by students to staff members. (3/13/00, 1/10/05, 12/12/11)
18. All LMEA members,
who do not complete a contract year, except in the case of death of the
member,
shall be
responsible
for the full payment of LMEA
dues for that complete year. Payment
of
PSEA and NEA dues
shall
be in compliance with the policies
of the PSEA and NEA. (3/12/90, 9/14/93,
1/12/97, 1/4/02, 4/14/08)
19. The dues
of all officers of the Association will be paid by the Association
during their
term of office
(Sept. 1
to Aug. 31). (3/12/90, 6/14/93,
11/17/97, 1/4/02)
20. Officers
and committee chairs listed below shall be compensated. Compensation will be made in four
installments on
the last
business day of November, February, May, and August. The compensation for 05-06 shall be:
President - $13,400, ESP VP - $9372, Treasurer - $7892, 1st VP,
Professional VP, Professional Secretary, Support Secretary, PR&R
Chairs,
CNC Chairs - $6583. Compensation shall
be increased by the percentage increase at the maximum level of the
professional salary schedule when such increases occur. (1/16/85, 5/12/88, 5/14/90, 5/13/91, 9/14/93,
5/10/95, 5/13/96, 12/14/98, 6/11/01, 1/8/07)
21. The LMEA will participate in the Staff Development Committee only if an LMEA co-chair is appointed. (11/14/88, 12/12/88, 3/12/90, 6/14/93, 11/17/97, 1/4/02, 4/14/08)
22.
Representation for the Transportation department on Executive Council
will be determined proportionately
in accordance with the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Lower Merion Education
Association,
with the members located at Harriton High School, Lower Merion High School and Matson Ford depot identified as
separate. (3/12/90,
6/14/93, 11/16/98, 6/14/99, 11/18/02, 2/13/12)
24. The LMEA will not participate in the nominating process for any Teacher of the Year Program. (5/9/88, 5/14/90, 4/12/97, 1/4/02, 2/13/12)
25.
Any
check or monies drawn upon LMEA accounts
must be signed by the Treasurer and one of the following: President or a Vice President. (1/10/89, 2/13/89, 5/14/90, 11/8/93, 1/12/98, 2/9/04, 2/13/12)
27.
A
phone will be provided for the President for Association business. All expenses for this phone shall be assumed
by the Association. (6/8/81, 3/12/90, 2/14/94, 12/14/98, 2/9/04, 12/12/11)
28.
The
LMEA will present an annual award to honor a person and/or organization
whose
contribution to the betterment of public education in the Lower Merion
community has made a significant impact. (The full statement of the award follows and
shall be included as part
of the Policies and Practices of the LMEA.) “Since 1987 the LMEA has bestowed the
Friend of Education award to a
person whose leadership, acts, and support in the Lower Merion
community has
proven that person to be a true friend of public education, educators,
and
students.”(3/11/91, 2/14/94, 1/12/98, 1/20/00, 1/10/05)
29.
Any
excess operating funds from the previous
budget year shall be placed in the LMEA Contingency Fund. Excess funds may be designated for other
purposes if specific action is taken by the Executive Council. (6/13/94, 10/12/98, 2/9/04, 12/12/11)
30.
An
officer of the Association serving as a Chair of the CNC or the
PR&R Committees
shall receive one compensation from the Association for his/her work. The compensation shall be set at the highest
figure of the two positions. (11/11/91, 6/13/94, 1/12/98, 2/9/04, 12/12/11)
31.
The
LMEA shall pay only the initial legal fees of support professionals in
need of
legal services with all additional legal and related costs to be the
responsibility of the individual members unless other action is taken
by the
Executive Council. (11/11/91, 10/10/94, Removed 10/12/98 strikethrough 1/10/05)
32.
The
LMEA shall contribute no more than $500.00 per year to support student
organization solicitations for publication advertising. This money will be allocated on a first come
basis with Executive Council approval. (9/20/93, 10/10/94, 12/14/98, 2/9/04)
33.
All
professional employees who take a leave of absence without pay that
begins
anytime after the opening of the school year and concludes after the
end of the
school year, shall have their remaining dues deducted from the last pay
that
they receive. Payment schedules will be
arranged if needed. (2/14/94, 6/10/96, 1/4/02)
34.
Three
bids must be presented to Executive Council for expenditures for
building
improvements at 306 Parsons Ave. that exceed $2500. Executive Council shall approve such
expenditures except in emergencies. (1/10/05, 12/12/11)
35.
“The
chairperson for the Sunshine Committee is responsible
for the sending of gifts, flowers, and fruit as needed
according
to the guidelines below. Contact with
each of the secretaries in each building or division should be
maintained to
keep all notifications up to date. 1.
Card
sent to any member after five (5) days of absences. 2. Flowers or gifts sent to any member in
case of major illness or accidents after fifteen (15) days of absence. ($45.00) 3. Flowers, fruit, or contributions sent to
family upon the death of a
member, a member’s immediate family, or death of a current LMSD
student. ($55.00) 4. Card sent to member when married. 5. Card sent to member upon birth of a child. 6. Card sent to family upon the death of a
retired member. 7. Any
other occasion deemed necessary as approved by the officers. Card shall be cards purchased from the
Lower
Merion Township Scholarship Fund. (3 for $25).” (10/10/05)
Last updated February 2012
Bala Cynwyd PA. 19004
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