The February 12, 2001
meeting of the HEA Faculty Council was held at the Hackensack Middle
School. The meeting was called to order
by President Robert Kern Curtis at 3:30 p.m.
The minutes of the
January 18, 2001 meeting were approved with corrections. A motion to accept the
minutes was made by Vida Story. The
motion was passed.
Officers’ Reports
Treasurer’s Report. The Treasurer presented the budget report. A motion to accept the report was made by
Vida Story. The motion passed.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report.
The corresponding secretary received a letter from BCEA
acknowledging the Rivera family. BCEA
made a donation of $500 to aid family members in El Salvador. Members interested in making private
donations should contact BCEA.
BCEA Representative’s Report.
The next BCEA meeting is Wednesday, February 14, 2001.
Vice President’s Report. The Vice President reported that two T.A.L.C.
reports have been submitted. Members
are encouraged to meet with building administrators and send reports to the
Vice President.
Presidents’ Report.
PresidentCurtis reported that there were three corrections made in the
contract. Faculty and staff will
receive back pay in April. Back pay for
extra compensation will be given in April.
School Reports
Fairmount. There is a
concern about air quality in the building.
Hillers There was a meeting
with the principal and a group of concerned teachers.
Jackson Avenue School. No
report.
Nellie K. Parker. No
members were present.
Middle School. The school
is in transition. There continues to be
a concern with block scheduling and teacher placement in the fall.
The disciplinarian is absent
due to short term disability.
High School. There
continues to be a concern among faculty and students about scheduling.
A soda machine has been ordered for the teachers’ room.
Committee Reports
Membership Committee. The
Membership Chairperson was absent.
Election Committee Report-NEA Delegates. President Curtis presented the report. Three delegates may attend
the NEA Convention in Los Angeles, California, July 2 through July 7,
2001. Members interested in attending
should contact President Curtis. Election of delegates will take place at the
March Faculty Council Meeting.
The Middle School is in
need of an additional building representative. Election of the building representative
will take place at the March Faculty Council Meeting .
Social Committee. No
report.
Negotiations Committee. The
Contract can be viewed in its entirety on the Internet. Booklets will be distributed, upon arrival
from the printer.
The Negotiations Committee was thanked for the
time and energy involved in negotiating the contract.
Legislative Committee. No
report.
Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee. This report was included in the President’s
report.
Teacher Education Committee.
President Curtis presented the report.
Chairperson June Porto is retiring at the end of the school year. Members interested in chairing the committee
should contact President Curtis.
T.A.L.C. Two T.A.L.C. reports
have been submitted.
Old Business. No old business
New Business. No new business.
With
no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty
Meeks-Manning
Recording
Secretary