MINUTES
GLRTO E-BOARD
MEETING
I.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at
II.
Attendance: Roll Call
Present: P.
McNeil M. Griffin
R.
Scannell M. Fraser
Absent:
D.
O’Brien M. Sarmento
III.
Motion:
E. Kazalski to approve the minutes of the
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Report of the President:
R. Sullivan introduced M. Fraser to the board and
explained M. Fraser’s position of filling in for C. Andros during his absence.
R. Sullivan stated that M.T.A. Representative
C.Visconti was unfortunately unavailable for today’s meeting.
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R. Sullivan updated the board on the progress and an
overview of the GLRTO web-site. P. McNeil suggested that an inquiry be made on
behalf of the local, to the M.T.A., concerning the possibilities of the M.T.A.
hosting and providing the necessary server space for the web-site.
R. Sullivan also reported that there are currently no
major concerns or issues amongst the general membership however some issues do
remain ongoing that involves both EQA and curriculum development matters. R.
Sullivan stated that these are issues that will impact the negotiations
process.
R. Sullivan provided an update regarding ongoing
contract negotiations with the school committee.
V. Report of Vice President:
E. Kazalski reported that the previously voted upon
arbitration issues are scheduled to be heard in early April. He then reported
that all the parties involved have received final documentation and listings of
those who will be in attendance.
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VI. Report of Secretary/Treasurer:
T. Adie reported on the
retirement of members S.Stowell and
E. J. Morin. T. Adie also reported on the processing
of both new membership replacements
for both retirees.
VII. Report
of Standing Committee:
Negotiations
Committee: R. Sullivan reported on
negotiation matters and that ground rules have been established as well as nine
negotiation dates already having been scheduled for the end of February and
early March.
R. Sullivan stated that the school committee seems
equally committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the current school year.
VIII. Report of Special Committee:
Sick Bank: M. Griffin reported that there was only one request
for a total of nine days pending. M.
Griffin stated that there needs to be a future assessment of the By-Laws and
some of the language within the sick-bank by-laws.
R. Sullivan responded that perhaps a sub-committee
could be appointed in the near future to look at those areas of concern, within
the sick-bank language. M. Griffin stated that she would like to have M.T.A.
representative C. Visconti review the current language and advise accordingly.
M. Griffin also explained that efforts are ongoing to work with the
administrative business office to get an accurate accounting of the number of
days in the sick-bank.
IX. Old
Business:
R. Sullivan reported that
in past years, the local has purchased tickets and sent representation to the
annual Superintendents Dinner.
R. Sullivan stated that
with the reduced price of the tickets being offered to staff, and considering
that the local is in current contract talks with the committee, he felt it
would be a gesture of good will to purchase three tickets to send the union
officers to the dinner.
Motion: E. Kazalski to purchase
three tickets to send GLRTO representation to the annual Superintendents
Dinner. Seconded by P. McNeil and unanimously approved.
E. Kazalski reported that
he has once again met with G. Garabedian to
discuss the Documentation of Retirement Benefits booklet.
X: New
Business:
R. Sullivan tentatively scheduled
R. Sullivan reported that there have been some issues
with the management of correspondence through the school mail room.
This has caused some concerns with timing issues
concerning grievances. He is working with vice-president E.Kazalski to resolve
the mail room concerns.
P. McNeil inquired about continued request for
additional reports and materials demanded by the administration and what was
being done to curtail the activity.
M. Fraser stated that there seems to be continued overwhelming
request by the school administrators, for the Massachusetts Standards to be
cited and included on all documentation and reports.
Adjournment:
Motion:
to adjourn by P. McNeil at