Herricks Teachers' Association

Update on Board Of Education Meeting Jan. 23, 2014

Dear Colleagues,

Hope you weathered well during the recent storm. I know dismissal was difficult and many of you had a very long, hard and dangerous commute home on Tuesday in the storm. Dismissal procedures during storms like this will be discussed with administration.

Below is a synopsis of the BOE Meeting on Jan. 23, 2014:

*Presentation by Stephanie Knowles on the M.S. Special Education Program

*It was reported that there was an increase of $422,000 in the State Aid Proposal for 2014- 2015. This equates to four classroom teachers. Board will wait for budget to see how

Update Jan.13, 2014

Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year! As we begin a new calendar year we have much to be proud of and many tasks ahead of us. My hope is that 2014 brings you good health, happiness and success in all you do. My utmost wish is that we continue to join together to build a strong HTA that always works, supports and is there for one another.

Below is a synopsis of the BOE Meeting on Jan. 9, 2014:

*BOE met with H.S. students.

*Students submitted questions prior to meeting. Various topics discussed included: Common Core, cuts in programs, large class sizes, Tax Cap, Testing, lunch menu

Herricks Community Players Auditions!

The Herricks Community Players are holding auditions for their production of Funny Girl.

Details can be found here in the flyer.

Herricks Community Fund - 18th Annual Dinner Dance

Meetings & Events for Jan. 6 -10, 2014

Happy New Year! Hope you had a warm and safe long weekend.

Below is a list of meetings for this week.

Meetings and Events for Jan. 6 - Jan. 10, 2014

Mon., Jan. 6:

*Music Boosters Meeting - 7:30 p.m. H.S.

Tues., Jan. 7:

*HTA Executive Council 3:15 p.m. C.C. Room 111

Wed., Jan 8:

*PTA District Council - 7:45 p.m. C.C.

Thurs., Jan. 9:

*BOE Meeting - 6:45 p.m. H.S.

In support,

Nidya Degliomini

President

Herricks Teachers' Association

Inequality for All

The EWTA (East Williston Teachers' Association) will be hosting a professional development opportunity for their members and would like to extend it to our membership as well.

On January 27th, 2014 from 4 to 7 the EWTA will be offering a 3 hour workshop that includes viewing and discussing the film Inequality For All. The screening and discussion will take place at The Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11596.

The trailer for the film can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9REdcxfie3M

If you would like to join,

RSVP to Meryl Fordin runmbf@yahoo.com

A hard copy of the flyer