01-30-2017
Members present: S. O’Meara, D. Salvo, A. Margolin, L. Babcock, L. Baggerly, C. Gouger, S. Hahn, S. Havrisko, K. Jacoby, K. Kline, T. Lucas, D. Marley, T. Marmorato, K. Mattison, C. McDonald, K. Quinn, S. Taylor, P. Thatcher
MEA Meeting Minutes – January 30, 2017
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 3:35 p.m. by S. O’Meara.
Members present: S. O’Meara, D. Salvo, A. Margolin, L. Babcock, L. Baggerly, C. Gouger, S. Hahn, S. Havrisko, K. Jacoby, K. Kline, T. Lucas, D. Marley, T. Marmorato, K. Mattison, C. McDonald, K. Quinn, S. Taylor, P. Thatcher
Recording Secretary’s Report: Motion made by K. Quinn to approve the minutes from the November 28th meeting. The motion was seconded by S. Hahn. There were none opposed and no abstentions. The motion was approved.
Correspondence Secretary’s Report: None
Treasurer’s Report: Motion made by D. Salvo and seconded by C. McDonald to accept the Treasurer’s Report from January. There were none opposed and no abstentions. The motion was approved. The report is available upon request.
Standing Committees:
Grievance: None
Negotiations: Negotiations will start this summer. Discussion followed about paraprofessionals, secretaries, and custodians joining the union.
Public Relations: None
Professional Development: None
Membership: None
Legislative: None
Internal Communications (Wing Reps): None
PRIDE: S. O’Meara thanked everyone who helped with the December Holiday Shop. It was very successful. Discussion followed about possibly keeping it on a weeknight again next year. S. O’Meara discussed the MEA food pantry collection. D. Salvo discussed the Blood Drive and student assembly. The Blood Drive is March 27th.
Special Committees:
None
Old Business:
- PTA Membership: L. Baggerly mentioned that she is helping to make sure that all staff join the PTA this year.
New Business:
- Educator of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year gifts: S. O’Meara discussed the Educator of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year gifts.
- New Board Policy: S. O’Meara discussed the new policy, which states that you have to be compensated through a 403b for unused sick days, and years of service at Mansfield School. Please make sure that you sign up for a 403b plan.
- Treasurer and Secretary Elections: S. O’Meara mentioned that Treasurer and Secretary Elections will be held in April.
- Classroom Coverage: The topic of “The List” was brought up. It was not from MEA. It was merely a suggestion to help make it fair as to who is pulled to cover classes. Discussion followed.
- Chili Cook-Off/Pie Bake-Off: S. Hahn discussed the chili cook-off and pie bake-off.
- Notes of Cheer: S. Hahn mentioned that she will put out “Notes of Cheer” that we can send out to staff who are going through a hard time right now. Discussion followed.
Adjourn: S. Havrisko made a motion to adjourn the meeting. D. Salvo seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. by S. O’Meara.
Anne Margolin MEA Secretary
