HACKENSACK EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Faculty Council Meeting

January 23, 2006

The January 23, 2006 HEA Faculty Council meeting in the High School Library was called to order at 3:39 p.m. by President Fran Borg.

Vida Story motioned to accept the minutes of the previous Faculty Council meeting. The motion was carried.

OFFICER’S REPORTS

Corresponding Secretary. Betty Meeks Manning distributed the Liberty Leader Extra.

Recording Secretary. There was no report.

BCEA Representative. Elaine Williamson was not present. President Fran Borg spoke of plans for a future letter-writing campaign to Governor Corzine.

Treasurer. Lorelei Kaminsky presented and distributed the December 31, 2005 report. Vida Story motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented, and the motion carried.

Vice President. Amy Fink requested that missing T.A.L.C. reports be submitted to her. President Fran Borg noted that reports are missing from last year from Jackson Avenue School and the 5ive6ix School. Fran also reminded the members that the HEA office is now located in the Guidance Wing of the Middle School, and that the stationery needs to be changed to the new address. Ballots for amendment change should be sent to the HEA office for counting on Thursday, January 26. Jackson Avenue School needs to have a T.A.L.C. meeting—they are to be scheduled at each school once in the fall and once in the spring.

President. Fran Borg spoke about the ongoing negotiations. The first official meeting with the Mediator and the Board of Education is scheduled for February 16, 2006. Vice President Amy Fink added that there would be a “Meet the Mediator” rally at the Board Office around 7 p.m. that evening. The ongoing concerns regarding mandatory and non-mandatory meetings continue to be addressed. Fran noted that Bob Curtis is retiring as the Registered Agent for Legal Issues. There is a need for someone to replace him. Tanisha Williams volunteered to act in that capacity.

Membership. It was stated that an updated member list is needed. Some are under the impression that dues that are taken out of the paychecks include the HEA dues. However, that is not the case. HEA dues are separate.

Election. Lisa Bernardo will be the Election Committee Chairperson.

Social. Maria Matera is waiting for notification from the central office of the names of this year’s retirees. Then she will begin plans for the Honors Dinner.

Legislative. Vida Story spoke about the proposed letter-writing campaign to Governor Corzine. More information will be forthcoming.

Professional Rights and Responsibilities. There was no report.

Teacher Education. Amy Fink had a written report stating that four classes were being offered beginning in March. If you have a course in mind that you’d like to teach, write a proposal to Mr. Wojcik at the Office of Curriculum and Instruction.

T.A.L.C. There will be a High School T.A.L.C. meeting this week.

School Reports. Individual school reports were discussed.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION. There was no report.

OLD BUSINESS. There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS. There was no new business.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. There were no announcements.

ADJOURNMENT. On motion by Vida Story, with no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Melanie Stagg

Recording Secretary