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HTA Executive Council Candidates 2024

The Executive Council Elections will be held in each building on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Please click each name to view his or her respective resume in consideration for HTA election:

Photo of AFT President Randi Weingarten addressing TEACH 2023

The AFT has always been a solutions-driven union, and our new campaign, launched during TEACH on July 21, proves it once again with a fresh, practical approach to strengthening public education. As AFT President Randi Weingarten pointed out during her keynote speech, the $5 million, yearlong campaign, “Real Solutions for Kids and Communities,” stands up against attacks on public schools and offers real-world solutions to build up, rather than break down, our communities.

HTA Executive Council Candidates 2023

The Executive Council Elections will be held in each building on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The seats on the executive council are uncontested. Please click each name to view his or her respective resume in consideration for HTA election:

President
Nidya Degliomini

Executive VP
Rich Peck

VP Secondary
Scott Wilkolaski

VP Elementary
Donna Ilardo

VP Custodial
James Hollingworth

VP Clerical
Ginger Reime

Treasurer/ Secretary
Karen McLean

AFT Delegates
Nidya Degliomini
Donna Ilardo
Karen McLean
Rich Peck
Ginger Reime
Scott Wilkolaski

NYSUT Delegates
Nidya Degliomini
Donna Ilardo
Karen McLean
Kelly Morenus
Rich Peck
Ginger Reime

Thank you for what you do! - NYSUT Member Briefing June 23, 2022

Thank you for all you do!

As the school year draws to a close, all of us at NYSUT want to thank you for your tremendous dedication. It’s been a challenging year — but through it all, you've stood strong and persevered. Over and over, you've shown how public schools are the place where students, parents and educators come together as a community.

U.S. Supreme Court hands down landmark cases

This week, the Supreme Court handed down multiple decisions that will touch the lives of millions of Americans. Earlier this week, in Carson v. Makin, the court laid the groundwork that states must provide publ

Union wins APPR Reprieve - NYSUT Member Briefing - May 13, 2022

Union wins APPR reprieve

Gov. Kathy Hochul Friday signed a bill suspending, for an additional year, the Annual Professional Performance Review process. Advanced through grassroots advocacy from NYSUT members and lobbying by union legislative staff, the bill recently passed both the state Senate and the Assembly.

“As we come to the end of another school year that has been anything but normal, we welcome the governor’s decision to suspend the APPR process for another year,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “We will continue working with the legislature and the governor to address the APPR

2022 Resumes for Candidates for the HTA Election

Please click each name to view his or her respective resume in consideration for HTA election:

Rocking around the Clock - NYSUT Member Briefing Apr. 8, 2022

RA 2022 celebrates 50 years, and plans for future

“We stand on the shoulders of giants!” said President Andy Pallotta in his address to more than 1,300 delegates as he kicked off the 50th annual NYSUT Representative Assembly at the Albany Capital Center. It was a weekend for delegates to celebrate the history and look to the future. Attendees acted on dozens of resolutions to set a course for action, including a move to support Ukraine in its struggle against the Russian invasion. Gov. Hochul, Comptroller DiNapoli, AG Tish James and more special guests inspired the gathering. Go to nysut.org/ra

Livestream program commemorates Black History Month

NYSUT’s Many Threads, One Fabric social justice initiative presented an online event this week to mark Black History Month. Hosted by Secretary-Treasurer Philippe Abraham, it focused on the unique struggles underrepresented groups face with regard to mental health and wellness in the United States. Other highlights included award presentations to BHM honorees, testimonials from NYSUT members and artistic expressions from students and community partners.

You can still get a free BHM poster for your classroom from NYSUT.

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HTA Member Scholarship 2021

The HTA has a long tradition of offering three scholarships to graduating Herricks seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education. Information regarding these scholarships is being sent out in a communication from the Guidance office.

Last year we also began offering two college scholarships for children of HTA members.The Craig Lagnese Memorial Scholarships were established in memory of a much loved and dedicated member, camp director, and past HTA President. Craig inspired all those whose lives he touched during his tenure at Herricks. Each scholarship is in the amount of $1,500.

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HTA Stands in Solidarity With Lawrence