MINUTES

 

GLRTO  E-BOARD MEETING

 

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

 

 

I.                   Call to Order:

 

The meeting was called to order at 2:25p.m., Robert Sullivan, President, presiding.

 

II.                 Attendance:  Roll Call

 

Present:                  P. McNeil       M. Griffin     

                              M. Sarmento   D. O’Brien

                              W. Croteau     C. Andros

                                       A. Cornellier   

                                                     

                  Absent:                 G. Aunchman   R. Scannell        

                                                              

III.             Reading and Approval of Minutes:

 

Motion: E. Kazalski to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2006                   meeting. The motion was seconded by M. Sarmento and unanimously       approved with W. Croteau abstaining. 

 

     IV        Report of the President:

 

R. Sullivan opened the meeting by welcoming and introducing Arthur Cornellier to the Executive Board. R. Sullivan stated that A. Cornellier would be serving the Board on an interim basis in a substitution capacity for G. Aunchman.

 

R. Sullivan reported on the content of the General membership     meeting held in March-06 and stated that it went quite well.

 

R. Sullivan stated that he had met with Superintendent Cassin to continue to improve communications between the administration and the local. R. Sullivan and the superintendent did agree that improved communication is imperative to working towards an amicable contract.

 

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 on schedule to be heard. The first arbitration is scheduled for early April and the second will follow in the month of May.

       Motion: E. Kazalski to enter executive session.

                     Seconded: by P. McNeil and unanimously approved.

      .Motion: E. Kazalski to end the executive session

                     Seconded: by M. Sarmento and unanimously approved.

 

    VI.         Report of Secretary/Treasurer:

 

T. Adie reported on the financial statement that was provided to the membership at the General membership meeting in March. T Adie also stated there were no other financial changes to report at this time

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VII.     Report of Standing Committee:

                   

Negotiations Committee: R. Sullivan reported that although the parties are very far apart the committee continues to work very hard to continue moving things forward. R. Sullivan stated that every effort is being made to prevent a poor proposal from being presented to the membership.

P. McNeil stated that there is an increased need to accelerate the contract negotiations sessions.

R. Sullivan reported that he has requested M.T.A. notes from the 2003-2006 contract negotiations sessions concerning the current language. There is an overwhelming concern surrounding the

language addressing the “second prep” issue.

                      

 

   VIII.     Report of Special Committee:

 

Sick Bank: M. Griffin reported that there was only one member currently drawing from the Sick-Bank. M. Griffin also stated that current sick bank balance issues have been resolved with the school Business office.

 

 

 IX.  Old Business:      

R. Sullivan reported that he has had discussions with C. Andros to clarify any outstanding E-Board meeting attendance issues.

W. Croteau stated that he did have some discussion with M. Fraser regarding her interim status on behalf of C. Andros.

C. Andros stated that there may have been some confusion over his status however he is currently continuing to serve. D. O’Brien stated her continued disappointment with C. Andros attendance at past board meetings and requested some clarification on his status with the Board.

W. Croteau stated that the E-Board representative position is a full time commitment and he has requested further clarification of C. Andros intentions.

D. O’Brien stated her wishes to just end the confusion over C. Andros status on the Board.

 

 

      X:   New Business:   

                 

R. Sullivan presented a request by the Greater Lowell Technical High School Golf Scholarship committee to sponsor a hole at the 2006 Scholarship Golf Tourney being held on May 1, 2006 at Indian Ridge Country Club.

 Motion: M. Sarmento to discuss a donation by the Greater Lowell Regional Teachers Organization for sponsorship at this year’s scholarship fundraiser.

                Seconded by P. McNeil and approved unanimously.

Motion: W. Croteau to make a $100.00 donation by the Greater    Lowell Regional Teachers Organization to sponsor one golf hole at the 2006 Golf scholarship fundraiser.

                Seconded by P. McNeil and approved unanimously.

 

P. McNeil proposed sending M.T.A. Board of Directors member Leo Dunn as a district representative to the upcoming NEA national conference. The matter was tabled until more details could be provided with some board members having concerns about funding.

 

E. Kazalski reported that the local needs to look at issuing a letter of appreciation and/or a scholarship type donation to the Tyngsborough American-Legion for the use of their facilities during the past two months of union displacement.

  Motion: E. Kazalski to forward a sign of appreciation to the Commander of the Tyngsborough American-Legion for their past support.

              Seconded by W. Croteau and approved unanimously

 

 

Adjournment:    Motion: to adjourn by D. O’Brien at 4:10 p.m.  The motion was      s                           seconded by A. Cornellier and unanimously approved.