HACKENSACK EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Faculty Council Meeting

April 19, 2004


The April 19, 2004, HEA Faculty Council Meeting was called to order in the High School Library at 3:32 p.m. by President Nikki Van Ess.

A motion to accept the March 22, 2004, minutes was made by Vida Story and approved.

OFFICERS' REPORTS

Treasurer. The Treasurer's Report was presented. A motion to accept the report was made by Vida Story and approved.

Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretary requested the return of the plastic mailing envelopes.

Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary had no report.

BCEA Representative. The BCEA Representative encouraged all to vote in the April 20 school board elections.

Vice President. The Vice President reported receipt of one TALC report.

President. The President had no report.

SCHOOL REPORTS

Reports were made by each school in the district.


COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership. The membership Chair still needs rosters from Parker and Hillers Schools. She encourages members to contact NJEA if they have a name or address chnage.

Election. The Election Chair reported the election results. There were 301 ballots returned. Officers for the 2004-2005 year are: Nikki VanEss, President; Fran Borg, Vice President; Betty Manning, Corresponding Sceretary; Melanie Stagg, Recording Secretary; Lorelei Kaminsky, Treasurer. Newly elected District Professional Development Committee representatives are Amy Curry and Lorraine LaPietra. Parker School needs one more faculty council representative. Vida Story nominated Amy Fink for the position of election chair for 2004-05; the motion passed. [Editor's note: subsequently, Amy Fink declined this post and President VanEss appointed Madelena Zak, who accepted.]

Social. The Social Chair encourages members to send responses for the Honors Dinner.

Negotiations. The Negotiations Chair reported that a general HEA meeting will take place soon. There was a general consensus that the retroactive check should be one amount issued in June based on the payroll problems we have been experiencing. The Chair thanked all who supported and attended the rallies.

Legislative. The Legislative Chair stated that it is critical to vote. HEA supports the school budget and members were urged to make reminder phone calls on April 19 and April 20.

Professional Rights and Responsibilities. There is one grievance regarding planning time that is at the arbitration level.

Teacher Education. Sixty individuals registered for the seven spring courses. A summer workshop may be offered; it is dependent on budget results.

T.A.L.C. This was addressed in the Vice President's report.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION. There were no recommendations.

OLD BUSINESS. Sue Young provided a contact list for problems with Washington National/Prudential and NJEA. At Prudential speak to Arthur Ryan, CEO/President, 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102; NJEA, Phil LoMonico, 609-599-4561 ext. 2354 or Lorraine, ext. 2222. In settling a dispute, it is imperative to document names of and times you speak with representtives and to read the fine print.

NEW BUSINESS. Betty Manning asked for support of the NEA Fund for Children. Vida Story proposed a motion to support the fund; the motion passed. HEA members are encouraged to bring even minor concerns to their faculty council representatives. Drafting a letter regarding duty free prep time will be discussed. We will request this letter be sent to new administrators. Fran Muller made a motion to nominate Vida Story as NEA representative; the motion passed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. There were no announcements.

ADJOURNMENT. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. on motion by Vida Story.

Respectfully submitted,



Valerie Gancarz
Recording Secretary