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.

Negotiations - Bargaining Committee members are, COTA - Ed Murauskas, Regular Ed Job Coach – Peggy Kirby, SEC Para - Lisa Thorp, Senior Secretary -Shirley Lambert, High School Custodian - Kevin Eitner, Beacon MS Custodian – Paul Tregoe, SEC Job Coach - Roger Boyd, and Technology Specialist - Mary Beth D’Amico.  Ed asked that just one custodian attend bargaining meetings and asked Kevin to work with Paul on a schedule that will suit them both.  Nancy Williams will be a back up Para should one be needed.  The first committee meeting will be February 22^nd at 4pm at Beacon Middle School.  The second meeting will be February 29^th again at 4pm at Beacon Middle.

Membership – Lisa Ingram was unable to attend but had passed on information.

Delaware is one of 6 states with increased union enrollment.  DSEA advised that we can no longer endorse early enrollment.   If a member signs on in the spring during the early enrollment period, their membership is not activated until the beginning of the following school year in September.  Therefore, they are also not receiving any of the benefits of membership and cannot have legal counsel if it is needed.

Treasurers Report – Net Worth report dated 12/31/11 shows total assets at $21,900.

New Shirts – Mary Beth is still seeking volunteers to be responsible for the “fit line” that will be sent to each school.  This member will be responsible to have each member try and choose a shirt (if they want one).  We still need volunteers from Shields, Rehoboth Elem, MMS, and CHHS.  Thank you.

For the good of the cause: It was brought to the Board’s attention that custodians who have applied for a custodial position in another building were not granted the transfer, and in fact, the position (s) have been filled with people from the outside.

What is being done about not honoring seniority? 

The next meeting will be at Beacon Middle School at 4pm.  Minutes respectfully submitted by Joan Williamson.