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Teacher Contract Negotiations Update

On Thursday, June 19 at about 2 a.m. the Teachers' PNC and the District signed a memorandum of agreement pursuant to the expiring Teachers' Contract. This memorandum is subject to ratification by teacher members and the Board of Education.

It is imperative that teachers attend the general membership meeting for teachers and teaching assistants in the Community Center auditorium on Tues., June 24th at 4pm. Negotiation updates for expiring contracts will be provided. Specifics regarding the signed teacher memorandum will be discussed. Please make every effort to attend this meeting so you can

Summer Slide

Summertime…and the living is easy…

Right now, much of the talk in faculty and grade level meetings is about summer slide (at least on the elementary levels). But students aren’t the only ones to suffer from summer slide. Teachers and staff can suffer, too!

Education is a demanding profession. We all know that our work responsibilities extend far beyond the school hours and days. Over the school year we make many personal sacrifices in terms of time with our families and friends. By the time summer comes, it is a much needed and necessary rest. Summer allows many of us to become human again. It

Professional Negotiations Committee (PNC) update

Dear Colleagues,

I wanted to provide you with a Professional Negotiations Committee (PNC) update.

The Teachers' PNC has met countless times since January in order to reach a fair successor agreement. We have another meeting scheduled for next week and continue to work diligently to negotiate, in good faith, a successor agreement before the end of the school year.

A general membership meeting is scheduled for teachers' and teaching assistants on Tues., June 24th at the Auditorium of the Community Center at 4pm. Negotiation updates for expiring contracts will be provided at this meeting whether

Success! Up to 90 lives saved at the HTA Blood Drive

35 pints of blood were collected. Teachers and staff from the Administration Building, Searingtown and the Middle School, as well many parents, community members, and Herricks alumni made a difference by donating the gift of life.

A special thanks to Deirdre Bambrick, HTA P.R. representative, who coordinated this lifesaving drive. Thank you to all who got the word out, donated their time to help greet donors and serve them juice and cookies. And thank you to the PTA Council, Middle PTA and Center for their donations.

Building Rep. Election Results for 2014-2015

Building Representative Elections have been confirmed. Thank you to all the candidates who ran for this office. Your participation is appreciated.

The 2014-2015 Building Representatives are:

Administration:

Pat Lewis

Community Center;

Rob Squicciarini
James Timmons

Center:

Lisa Brolly
Laura Campaner
Frank DeCelie
Nicole Fagnani
Karen (K) Maiello

Denton:

Donna Ilardo
Maria Mitarotonda
Lisa Parisi
Ginger Reime
Gail Stein

Middle School:

Jo Buffolino
Jenna Caggiano
Kathy Cerra
Rosemarie Faust
Patti Jahelka
Mike Orlep
Ray Powers

High School:

Barbara Bottenhoffer
Valerie Carbery
Gary Chudd
Cheryl Donovan
Jane Germann
Chloe

May 20th - School Budget/BOE Elections

This is an important week for our profession. Unfortunately, in the past many educators have not voted or gotten involved in elections. We have the power to invoke change. Our numbers will make a difference. Now's the time to “COLLABORATE, EDUCATE and MOTIVATE.”

On Tuesday, May 20th be sure make your voice heard. Get Out the Vote by becoming involved, voting in your home district for the School Budget and BOE candidates that support education.

Enjoy the video link that is being sent by many locals throughout Long Island:

http://youtu.be/DxGNMsYEMzE

Reminders

A few reminders:

Additional volunteers are needed! We hope to see you at one or more of our Budget Vote Cards Work Sessions. The sessions are scheduled for Mon., May 5, Wed., May 7 and Mon., May 12 from 3-5pm at the Community Center Cafeteria. Thanks for doing your part in helping to pass the school budget. You can stay for any amount of time and last minute walk-in are always welcomed.

An Informational Meeting to learn about NYSUT Benefits is being held on Wed., May 7th at Community Center Room 208 4-5pm.

In unity,

Nidya Degliomini

President

Herricks Teachers' Association

Herricks at April 28 Anti -Cuomo Rally with NYSUT V.P. Paul Pecorale

Reminder: Take Action April 28!

Had enough of Governor Cuomo's war on public education?

Had enough high stakes testing as a substitute for learning?

Frightened by what the property tax cap is doing to our schools?

Had enough of a Governor who is a captive of the hedge fund managers and real estate interests?

On Monday, April 28, 2014, Governor Cuomo is scheduled to speak at Villa Lombardi's at 877 Main Street in Holbrook. Parents and teachers from across Long Island will be assembling at 4:00 P.M. to let the Governor know that we rate his performance INEFFECTIVE!

If you care about the future of public education, please join us

Take Action April 28!

Hope you had a relaxing Spring Break. I'd like to update you on two items:

The enrollment period for potential SRP UNUM enrollees has closed. I'm happy to announce that we met the enrollment quota and UNUM will be provided for SRP members who filled out the enrollment forms. Premiums will be (29.11 per month). The effective date is May 1, 2014. Please refer all questions to BettyAnn Napolitano at X8934.

Rally for Education: Monday, April 28,at 4pm at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook

Please join colleagues and supporters of education at a Rally on Mon., April 28th at 4pm in Holbrook. Your presence will