Thursday, April 11, 2013

CHSSA Minutes April 10, 2013



CHSSA Executive Board Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2013 pm
Milton Elementary School


Ed welcomed and thanked those in attendance and for their continued support.
Those in attendance were; Ed, Debbie Gaudlip, Molly Siple, Mary Beth D’Amico,
Lisa Thorp, Jeannie Morris, and Joan Williamson.  Tarra Kennedy had called and let us know she could not attend.

Negotiations - Ed advised that at the last meeting with the District Office on March 21st, a tentative agreement has been made on several items.  Two more meetings are scheduled, April 15th, and May 6th.

Elections - Ballots were passed out.  We still do not have a Treasurer or Secretary running for office.  Please continue to solicit within your buildings or consider supporting your new President yourself for this next term.  Both Mary Beth and Joan will support anyone with instruction and help who would be willing to take on these posts. 

All ballots are to be given to each CHSSA member within each building.  Members need to return finished ballot to building reps absolutely no later than April 25th.  Building reps are to mail ballots to Pat Bishop on that same day at
HOB, or plan to bring them on May 1st to the Green Turtle at Five Points at our 4 pm meeting.  Food and Beverages will be available.  Ballots will be counted and finalized at this meeting.  

Treasurers Report - Our checking account balance is $6,245.00.  Mary Beth advised that there is enough in our meeting fund to cover the expense of the Green Turtle Meeting on May 1st.  All voted to close out our year at the Green Turtle.

Board Meetings - Mary Beth will be attending the April 25th meeting and will report back in May.

Calendar Draft #2 - School year calendar draft #2 for next year was reviewed.  All present agreed that the extended winter break was not needed and would prefer to return to school on January 2nd.  They also agreed that any professional development days that need to be added would be better served to have them in August as opposed to June when our school year is done.  In addition, all still agreed that the four day weekend in February for Para’s was preferred.  Ed and
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Joan advised that they also were able to canvas several professional as well as support staff in the last 2 days and the majority do not favor the extended break nor the extended days in June.  Ed will contact C. Petitgout with our requests.

Peggy Kirby - Ed advised that Peggy is in Intensive Care at Christiana Hospital.  Her children are with her.  There is no new information.  Neither visitors nor flowers are allowed in intensive care.  A card was signed and will be mailed. 

For the good of the cause - Mary Beth advised that Susan Krause will return to work April 22nd.  Yea Susan - welcome back!

Our next meeting will be May 1st, 4pm, Green Turtle in Lewes at Five Points.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Joan Williamson.



CHSSA Executive Officers Ballot
2013    - 2015

President
A.   Tim Eitner
B.   Write in _________________________


Vice President
A.  Lisa Thorp
B.  Write in ____________________________


Secretary
A. ____________________________________
B._____________________________________


Treasurer
A. _____________________________________
B. _____________________________________

As you can see we still have vacant spots where we need officers.  Please consider supporting your local by volunteering your time.  Also, do not write in any member unless you get their permission first.  All officers must be active members.

Both the new Secretary and Treasurer will be given plenty of help from the 2 outgoing officers.

Please circle your choice for each office.

All ballots must be returned to your building rep no later than 4-25