CHSSA Executive Board Meeting Minutes 10-3-2012

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting

October 3^rd, 2012

HOB Elementary School

4:15 pm

www.capehenlopenssa.org

Ed welcomed and thanked those able to attend.  They were, Lisa Thorp, Molly Siple, Jeannie Morris, Mary Beth D’Amico, Joe Kirk and Joan Williamson.

We are still in need of building reps for MMS and BMS.  It was also restated that if you cannot attend most of the monthly executive board meetings than please do not volunteer.  It is the job of building reps to make sure that all members are kept current on all union news.  We appreciate your help - thanks.

Treasurers Report - Mary Beth reported we have $6,237.62 in our account.

A unanimous vote was taken to accept the proposed budget for 2012/2013.

Nominations are Open -Ed reminded everyone that this year all four officers positions will come up for reelection.  Building reps will be receiving colored flyers to display in employee lounge areas and are being asked to put a xerox copy of the flyer in each members mailbox.  Please encourage members to participate by volunteering to serve as a board member.  Any names for nomination can be sent to Joan @ joan.williamson@cape.k12.de.us.  Or in the district mail to Joan at HOB.  Nominations will be accepted through April and the ballots will be counted at our May meeting.

September 12, 2012 CHSSA Executive Meeting Minutes

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting

September 12, 2012

Grotto’s 4pm

Ed welcomed and thanked the building representatives and officers for their attendance and support.  The following members were in attendance; Ed Murauskas, Lisa Thorp, Mary Beth D’Amico, Joan Williamson, Tim Eitner, Jeannie Morris, Susan Krause, Kathy Law, and Molly Siple.

Building Reps - Ed welcomed and thanked Jeannie Morris for volunteering for Shields Building rep.  Welcome Jeannie.  We still need a rep at both Beacon and Mariner Middle School.  Ed reminded all building reps that their regular attendance at the Executive Board meetings is to be taken seriously.  If you are not going to attend then do no volunteer to be a rep.  If you are going to be out sick for any extended period of time, (more than 2 weeks), it is your responsibility to notify Ed and try to find coverage.  If you are unable to find coverage, one of the existing board members will fill in temporarily.  Present building reps are: CHHS-Tim Eitner, Custodians, Roger Boyd for SEC at high school, Rehoboth Elementary-Janet Graviet and Kathy Law, Shields Elementary-Jeannie Morris, MES-Diane Huff, HOB-Joan Williamson (temporary for B. Coverdale), and  SEC-Molly Siple.

Scholarship Recipient Says Thanks

Thank you so much for sponsoring the CHSSA scholarship.  The $200 you've awarded me will help with the expenses associated with my enrollment at (name of school omitted).  Your time and effort in making this scholarship possible is greatly appreciated.

I know in this difficult economy that organizations are financially challenged, so again, thank you for making this monetary award available...

Many thanks to...the Cape Henlopen Support Staff Association.

Sincerely,

Triever Sherwood

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting Minutes 6-6-2012

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting

Minutes

June 6^th, 2012

Ed Murauskas opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Betty Gooch, the first President of CHSSA.

Ed thanked everyone for coming and their continued support of CHSSA.  The following members were in attendance; Ed, Joan Williamson, Diane Huff, Molly Siple, Lisa Thorp, Peggy Kirby, Susan Krause, Brenda Coverdale, Joe Kirk, Roger Boyd, Mary Beth D’Amico, and Woody Stocks.

Treasurer’s Report:  A bank statement for this month had not been received to date, however Mary Beth reported that we have $6,267.20 in our bank account, and that 5 scholarships were awarded this year to senior students of members.

CHSSA Negotiations 2012

Good morning,

The CHSSA and the District have held 5 negotiations sessions.  Your bargaining team would like to update you on the current status of negotiations.  There have been several issues resolved and several proposals which need further discussion.  The parties have been focusing on 4 major issues; wages, funding provided for payment towards medical coverage, flexible spending account and dental insurance.

Current Positions:

Wages-               

Association-4% per year (down from the initial proposal of 6%). Retroactive to 7/1/2012.

District-2% per year (up from 1% per year). No retroactivity if the contract is not settled prior to the expiration of the contract.

Medical Coverage-

Association-$115 per year going to $125 per year in the 3^rd year.

District-$90 per year, or whatever the cost of Blue Care is. (up from $65 per year).

Flexible Spending Account

Association-$500 per year with cash option

District-$250 per year with no cash option.

Dental Insurance

Association-Family coverage paid by the district.

District-Employee+1 coverage paid by the district (up from employee only). Employees using family coverage will pay the difference between the E+1 and family coverage.

                Note:  rate for employee only is $38.91 per month, Employee+1 is $67.15 per month and Employee+2 or more is $110.32.

The next negotiations session is scheduled for June 25^th.  If you have any questions or comments please contact a member of the negotiations team.

Sincerely yours,

Ed Murauskas, President

CHSSA

Bargaining Team:

Ed Murauskas

Roger Boyd

Mary Beth D’Amico

Tim Eitner

Shirley Lambert

Lisa Thorp

Paul Tregoe

Joe Kirk (DSEA)

                                               

CHSSA Bargaining Team News

The CHSSA Bargaining Team has met twice.  They have read, tallied, and prioritized your input from the surveys.  They are scheduled to meet again on March 14th.  CHSSA has submitted correspondence to the CHSD with our request to begin bargaining.  We are awaiting their response. 

The Bargaining Team consists of Ed Murauskas-OT, Lisa Thorp-SC Para, Mary Beth D'Amico-Computer Tech, Tim Eitner-Custodian, Paul Tregoe-Custodian, Shirley Lambert-Secretary, Roger Boyd-Job Coach, and Joe Kirk-DSEA Uniserv Director for Cape.

The CHSSA Executive Committee will not be meeting in March.  The next scheduled meeting will be April 4th.
Location to be determined.

CHSSA Executive Committee Minutes

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting

February 1, 2012

Grotto’s 4pm

Ed welcomed and thanked everyone for coming and their continued support.  The following members were in attendance; Ed Murauskas, Lisa Thorp, Joan Williamson, Mary Beth D’Amico, Kevin Eitner, Roger Boyd, Molly Siple, Diane Huff, Susan Krause, and Shirley Lambert.