MINUTES
ROCKLAND COUNTY BOCES STAFF ASSOCIATION
LOCAL 2509
Representative Council Meeting- September 13, 2012
ATTENDANCE
Cheryl Benesch, Joseph Bianchi, Bridget Bredin, Tim Brown, Erik Buckely(A), Shirley Clay, Chris Conti, Kathleen Conti, Lisa Covati, Kevin Connell, Dawn DeLeo, Brian Desmond Alt (A), Maryann Digioia(A), Maria Eskinazi, Jamie Fleisher, Carol Frankel, Steve Gaffin (A), Katherine Glade, John James, Robin Jones, Jason Kahn, Eric Kurz(A), Lynn Kane, Debbie Kydon, Marcelle Mase, Sue Melcer, Linda Menegaux(A), Karen Michelson(A), Susan Norfleet(A), Jackie Pardy, Nichole Perna, Brian Powers Alt(A), Breda Purdy, Lisa Raspanti(A), Catherin Rios, Joyce Rothstein , Phil Rucker, Marisa Ruiz(A), Jeff Schragenheim, Evan Seidel, Elena Temple, Joyce Tigue, Patricia Tofallos, Lilybeth Torres, Patti Trout, Mary Vail, Randi Welsh, Mary Pat Wolff
OFFICERS:
President- Debbie Kydon Vice President- Tim Brown Secretary- Lilybeth Torres Treasurer- Shirley Clay
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS:
Grievance- Patti Trout Negotiations- Chris Conti Budget- Shirley Clay Membership-Robin Jones Public Relations- Breda Purdy Health and Safety-Eric Kurz End-of-Year Party and Sick Bank-Lilybeth Torres and Susan Melcer Rockland Teacher’s Center Rep and Constitution-Tim Brown Central Labor Council and Political Action-Kevin Connell- LAP- Susan Melcer Technology/Website- Patrick Mitrione Newsletter-Jason Kahn
Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm by Debbie Kydon
• PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No Public Comments
• SECRETARY’S REPORT:
• Minutes- June were approved with the suggested changes and posted on the website.
• Web Site
• Web Site Postings-please email information to Pat Mitrione pm13fl@optonline.net
• Website: http://locals.nysut.org/rocklandboces/
• VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• There are new programs; therefore new reps will be assigned.
• Please send list of members you represent to me via email.
• After your building Rep meetings with your supervisor, please send your approved minutes to the appropriate people. This way a written paper trail will be documented if an issue to arise in the future.
• Please collect the emails of the members you represent in order to have email blast with important information.
• TREASURER’S REPORT:
• July and August budget please see bldg rep for further information
• GRIEVANCE REPORT:
• Two grievances were filed and resolved at the 1st and 2nd levels.
• NEGOTIATIONS REPORT:
• The contract negotiation for Aides is still being discussed
• APPR-finalizing the details
• As of September 2013- BOCES employees will no longer receive checks, please prepare.
• Members do not need to get direct deposit-it’s an option
• If you are interested in being a part of the negotiation team or committee please email chrisrony@aol.com
• POLITICAL ACTION REPORT:
• There are many members who are not registered voters.
• You can still register vote deadline is October 12, 2012
• The Committee will reach out to the retirees to ask for Vote Cope contributions
• If you have any question regarding vote cope please contact Kevin at DenKev5@aol.com
• CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL REPORT:
• Connecting and Endorsing Candidates.
• In order to be endorsed, the candidates must fill out a questionnaire and interviewed.
• ROCKLAND TEACHER CENTER REPORT:
• Opened for the year
• SICK BANK:
• Still ironing out details on approval and denying applications.
• HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE:
• Kaplan Career and Development Center has over 40 staff with only 1 restroom.
• Protocol for reporting a Health and Safety issue-First let the supervisor know about the situation. If not resolved, let Eric Kurz know via email ekurz76@hotmail.com
• PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
• Family Fun Day- September 22, 2012
• A motion to allocate $300 for Family Fun Day was approved.
• Working on a Breast Cancer campaign with Nyack hospital
• MEMEBERSHIP REPORT:
• Still inputting new members and deleting those who are no longer working at BOCES.
• If you have any questions regarding your membership please contact Robin at casasjones@gmail.com
• BUILDING REPORTS:
LARSEN/DI MUCCIO/GAON:
• There are more classes and periods, it’s hard to adjust.
• KCDC- please advice drivers to slow down
CASTELLANE/BLECHMAN:
• Everything is being handled internally
CHARLES:
• CBI-Tech
• Working on things internally
• Mid/High School
• Everything is ok
• IDT
• Everything is ok
• Gateway
• Everything is good
TAYLOR/RIVERA/RYAN:
• Hilltop
• Very happy with the move. Everything is beautiful and sparkling
• Suffern
• Still waiting for staffing
• Elementary IDT
• Everything is ok
BOYDSTON/BELL/TRIOLA:
• CTEC
• Everything is ok
• River View
• Everything is ok
• Nyack now has alternate side parking-causing parking issues.
• Tappan Zee HS
• Everything is ok
• PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
• July 10th- Attended NYSUT Training: Negotiations in Today’s Economy with Chris Conti
• July 24-25th and July 31st- Attended the APPR negotiations with Chris Conti, Patti Trout, Kevin Connell, and Lynn Kane.
• July 25th-July 30th- Attended AFT convention in Detroit Michigan.
• July 31st- Met with Bill Toussaint and Kathy Triola to discuss BOCES payroll and Direct Deposit.
• August 3rd – Met with Bill Toussaint and Christine Romaniuk to discuss BOCES Payroll and Direct Deposit.
• August 6th – Attended month meeting with Mary Jean Marsico and Bill Toussaint.
• August 8th – Attended Board Meeting
• August 13-14th – Attended President’s Endorsement Conference in Albany.
• August 16th – Hosted Executive Board Meeting.
• August 27th – Attended Board meeting.
• August 30th – Attended New Staff Orientation with Robin Jones.
• September 4th – Attended Central Labor Council meeting with Kevin Connell.
• September 10th – Attended Share My Lesson training at NYSUT presented by Randi Weingarten and Dick Ianuzzi with Tim Brown
• September 12th – Attended RCTA meeting.
• September 12th – Attended Board meeting.
• Appointments of Chairpersons and Committee:
Committee
Chair
Committee
Budget
Shirley Clay
Dawn DeLeo, Jeff Schragenheim, Marcelle Mase, Linda Menegaux, Evan Seidel
Constitution
Tim Brown
Evan Seidel and Lisa Covati
End of Year
Lilybeth Torres, Sue Melcer
Cheryl Benesch, Debbie Kydon, John James
Grievance
Patti Trout
Lilybeth Torres , Jason Kahn , Sue Melcer , Kevin Connell , Evan Seidel, Rich Siddi, Dawn Kitz
Health and Safety
Eric Kurz
Lap
Sue Melcer
Kevin Connell, Jason Kahn, Debbie Kydon
Memberships
Robin Jones
Negotiation
Chris Conti
Committee and Team will be determined
Newletter
Jason Kahn
Jackie Pardy, Randi Welsh, John James, Phil Rucker, Breda Purdy
Public Relations
Breda Purdy
Jackie Pardy, Randi Welsh, Nicole Perna, Joyce Tigue, Carol Frankel, Bridget Brendon, Mary Veil, Mary Patt Wolff, Kathy Glade, Elena Temple, Pat Tofallos, Joe Bianchi
Rep Council Refreshments
Carol Frankel
Rockland Teacher Ctr
Tim Brown
Sick Bank
Lilybeth Torres, Sue Melcer
Technology/Webmaster
Patrick Mitrione
Union Representatives
Officers, Negotiation/Grievance Chairs, Jason Kahn, Dawn DeLeo, Kevin Connell, Evan Seidel
Vote Cope
Kevin Connell
Robin Jones, Debbie Kydon, Kathleen Conti, Joe Bianchi, Mary Veil, Joyce Rothstein, Lynn Kane
• OLD BUSINESS
• Year End Party- The party will be in the first or second week June. Date is to be announced.
• NEW BUSINESS
• Breast cancer walk t-shirts are on sale, please order by September 21, 2012
• Tupperware and Pamper Chef are also being sold to raise money, please see building rep for more details.
• Share my lesson is a free website where you can download lesson plans.
• Pictures will be taken of the Representatives and added to the website.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 pm by Debbie Kydon:
Respectfully submitted
Lilybeth Torres, Secretary
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