Hackensack Education Association
Faculty Council Meeting
April 15, 2002


The monthly meeting of the HEA Faculty Council was held on Monday, April 15,2002,
at the Hackensack Middle School.  The meeting was called to order By President 
Robert Curtis at 3:32 p.m.

A motion to accept the minutes of the March 18 and March 25, 2002 meetings was made 
by Vidal Story.  The motion passed.  

Officer's Report.

Treasurer's Report. Mark Porto.
The budget report was distributed.  A motion to accept the report was made by Vida 
Story.  The motion passed.
The treasurer thanked the Association for allowing him to serve as treasurer for 
the past seven years.  He stated that he will continue to work with the activities 
of the Association in another capacity.

Corresponding Secretary's Report.  Beverly Nelson.  Absent.

Recording Secretary's Report.  Betty Meeks Manning.  No report.

BCEA Representative's Report.  Elaine Williamson.
BCEA is encouraging all members to vote in the School Board Election.

Vice President's Report. Georgiana Brown.  Absent.  
President Curtis presented the report.  The president asked representatives to 
submit T.A.L.C. reports as soon as possible.

President's Report.  Dr. Robert Kern Curtis.
President Curtis discussed the proposed Board staff changes and the possibility 
of a snow day prior to Memorial Day.  He also reported that he has no information 
concerning the State Buyout package.
There was a discussion concerning the last T.A.L.C. meetings of the year.


School Reports.

High School.  There was a discussion concerning the recently held T.A.L.C. meeting.
There was a discussion concerning the possibility of ID tags for staff and students 
next school year.

Middle School.  There is a concern about school climate when the interim principal 
leaves.  There is concern that the efficient running of the school will be a 
tremendous task for two people.  An additional administrator would ease the workload 
and the fears.

5ive6ix School.  A new security camera has been installed at the entrance.  Monitors 
are located in the Main Office.
The second TALC meeting will be held soon.

Parker.  No report.

Jackson Avenue School.  No report.

Hillers.  The major problem is parking.  More parking tickets have been issued. 
There is great concern among teachers.

Fairmont.  There was a discussion concerning the amount of work to be done with 
the new CLI. Teachers feel overwhelmed and stressed.  There is too much change 
at mid year.
There was a discussion concerning the credit received towards professional development 
hours for two o'clock dismissals.


Committee Reports.

Negotiations Committee.  Lynn Berhalter  No report.

Legislative Committee.  Vida Story.
There is an urgent need for NJEA members and associates to encourage family and 
friends to vote in the School Budget election.  The vote for the budget is crucial.
Lee Flannigan, a New Jersey ESP, is running for a seat on NJEA Board of Trustees.

Membership Committee.  Susan Young.
The Chairperson is asking that all building representatives send a list of teachers 
to her as soon as possible.

Election Committee.  Denise Corso.  Absent.
President Curtis presented the report.  The list of newly elected officers and 
building representative was presented to the Faculty Council.  

Social Committee.  Maria Matera.
Arrangements have been made for the Honors' Dinner. Letters have been sent to all 
of the honorees.  The Chairperson is awaiting letters of response so that final 
plans can be made,  

Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee. Dr. Robert Kern Curtis.
The President reported that the Title I After School Program was closed for the year 
as of April 19, 2002.

Teacher Education Committee.  Nikki VanEss.
Classes for this school year are over.  The Chair is requesting that all members, 
who wish to teach a class, submit a course outline, now, for fall classes.

T.A.L.C.  Georgiana Brown. Absent.
The President presented the report. The President is requesting that all T.A.L.C 
reports be submitted to the Chairperson as soon as possible. 

Old Business.  There was a discussion concerning the lack of substitutes for teacher 
assistants.  Dr. Curtis will speak to Dr. Montesano again concerning the issue.

New Business.  No new business.

With no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

							Respectfully submitted,

            						Betty Meeks Manning						                                	Recording Secretary