1.  Uphold the contract and be informed of all important educational issues.
      - All grievances were settled at Step One of the grievance process.
       - The Executive Council received Building Rep training in Sept. by our NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist.
       - Distributed information via the newsletter and Building Reps about mandatory reporting of Child Abuse and also tenure changes.
       -We had excellent attendance at conferences and workshops again this year which enables us to gather and share important information with our membership.
       - A letter was sent to the BOE and Supt. by the five district bargaining units notifying them that their request to re-open negotiations was denied..

2.  Continue to educate members on the importance of the contract and benefits available through NYSUT and AFT.
       - At the new staff orientation in August, sick bank, membership and contract information were presented and discussed.
       - Mentor Committee distributed binders to all new hires to hold contracts, CTA constitution, CCSD Survival Guide and the NYSUT Survival Guide.  Gift bags were also given to all new hires.
       -The Mentor/Induction Program provides various presentations throughout the school year which inform and educate new teachers.
       -CTA newsletter includes information and articles on NYSUT and AFT benefits.
       -Information was also available and distributed at the Wellness Fair held on Supt.’s Day.
       -CTA website also contains valuable information and has links for members to seek information they may need or directs them to the NYSUT website.
       - CTA held a Retirement Workshop featuring Mike Corn that was attended by more than 100 members.

3.  Increase participation of members on CTA committees and CTA events.
       - All committees were up and running throughout the year with a large percentage of Executive Council Members participating.  It is noted however that we still need to work very hard on getting more people active in the CTA.
       - The LAP program has provided us with monies to do more activities with our members.
       -Participation at all CTA events has steadily increased.

4.  Create a sense of union identity and responsibility through activities that involve the entire membership.
       -CTA food drive collected over 1,000 items for the Carthage Food Pantry.
       -United Way Campaign raised over $10,000 with the help of CTA members.
       -Holiday cards were distributed to all members.
       -Teacher Recognition Week; thank you letter to all members, donuts, daily surprise treats and a TGIF at Keddy’s.
       -A holiday CTA TGIF was provided for all members.
       -Volleyball tournament
       -Bowling extravaganza
       - CTA mugs were distributed at the beginning of the year.
       - CTA water bottles were distributed at the March Supt. Day
       - Senior citizen dinner
       -Dinner theater
       -Reception in memory of Gail Crimmins

5.  Improve communication within and among members of the CTA.
       -CTA newsletter has continued to improve and is distributed on a bi-monthly basis.
       -CTA website has been updated and is a good source of information for members.
       -Building leaders have done a good job of distributing information in a timely manner.
       -District and CTA Committee reports are included in the CTA minutes.
       -CTA sympathy cards were sent to acknowledge members tragedies or losses.
       -Membership on the Fort Drum Liaison Committee.

6.  Continue to cultivate a positive working relationship with administration and the Board of Education.
       -Attended BOE meeting throughout the year.
       -Faculty/Administrative Liaison Committee met once a month to bring questions, concerns and possible solutions to problems occurring in the district.
       - We work closely with many Administrators on various committees throughout the district.
       - During BOE Appreciation Week we presented CTA mugs to all board members.

7.  Become more active in the community and enhance the image of the CTA in the community.
       - Winner of the 2008 NYSUT Local Community Service Award.
       - Three $500 scholarships given to graduating seniors.
       - $50 contributions to each district library.
       - $50 contributions to each ambulance squad within the district.
       - Conducted a food drive for our local food pantry.
            - Contributed to the Senior Citizen Shuttle Bus Service.
       - Donation for Wigs for Kids Cancer Program.
       - Donation to Hospice.
       - Two $100 scholarships in memory of Gail Crimmins.
       - Donation to the Dale Dalton Scholarship Fund.
      - Dinner theater was open to the community.
      - Donation to the Ronald McDonald House.

8.  Build ties with School Related Professionals.
       - The CTA recognized School Related Professional’s Day with a letter of appreciation and donuts for all SRP’s.
       - Share and distribute information with SRP’s.
       - Joined with the 4 other bargaining units in writing a response to the district’s response to re-open negotiations.

9.  Improve Vote/Cope contribution.
       - Winner of Abel Blattman Award from NYSUT.
       - Winner of Vote/Cope Award AFT.
       - Distributed Vote/Cope information and educational materials to both active and retired CTA members.
Although figures are not yet complete, estimates indicate another successful Vote/Cope drive.

10.  Continue to monitor and improve programs.
       - We have continued to monitor and be involved in as many programs as possible.  There is a significant CTA presence on all district committees.  Minutes from all meetings are now kept and posted on the district website as well as reported at DPT and CTA monthly meetings.
       - Dental Study Committee worked very hard to study and research various dental programs available.  The CTA proposal is complete but with the current budget concerns will most likely be denied.
       - Mentor program has now grown to include the Induction Program as well.  Many NYSUT, contractual and professional issues are discussed with our new members through the Mentor/Induction Program.
       - Professional Development Committee continues to work hard to meet the professional development need of the staff.  This committee also plans all Supt.’s Days.
       - Building project progress and safety concerns were closely monitored.  To date there have been very few safety concerns during this capital project.
      - 5th Grade move went as planned and in accordance with the time table.
       - During High School reform the progress of the HSIC was monitored and the advisory and 9th grade academy will be implemented next year.