Minutes

Call to Order: 4:32pm by President Richard Gould

Treasurer's Report – Sandy J.

- Checking: $18,388.22

- CD: $7,480.81

- Money Market: $12,239.54

Future Executive Board Meeting Dates & Locations

November 8 Country Dale

January 10 Southwood Glen

February 7 Robinwood

March 14 Pleasant View

April 18 Ben Franklin

Council 10 Report/ Legislative Reports – Linda R. & Richard G.

- FICON materials are out.

- Posting on FEA bulletin board questions – Jason M. will get back to BRs on this.

- Palm cards are going out to BRs.

- BRs got handouts to distribute to members.

- Anyone willing to participate in election phone banks please contact Linda R.

Negotiations Report – Richard G.

- Richard has met with Dr. Szakacs and Dr. Mueller. Negotiations are scheduled to begin sometime after the first of the year.

- Some committees will begin to meet before then. (Insurance, PI34, and Elementary Prep. Time)

PR Committee – Kim

- Kim T. checked on cost for FEA hiring Tom Schutz to continue working with us on PR. She presented several options.

MOTION – Erin M. (Sandy J. seconded) to hire Tom Schutz at a cost of $25 per hour not to exceed $350. PASSED

- If your building has not signed up to present a 5-minute presentation at a school board meeting, please see Kim T. to set up a date.

Old Business

- Bargaining Subcommittees – Any members interested in serving on the Bargaining Team, the Bargaining Committee, or any bargaining subcommittees (there is a $15 per meeting stipend for these!), contact Richard Gould at FHS.

- Good Works Committee – We need some volunteers from each building to serve on this committee which will work on fundraising ideas to be used for scholarships and/or charitable contributions. All interested members please contact Christine Bachofen at FPMS by November 8th.

New Business

- WEAC Convention – 1st – 3rd year teachers who attend the WEAC TeacherÕs Convention both Thursday and Friday will receive a $50 stipend. Registration can be done online and the registration booklet is available online as well.

*There is a PDP Reviewers training available on Friday for those interested in getting certified as a PDP reviewer/trainer.

- Elementary Computer Training – Training is being done after work hours, but is voluntary. Concerns are: Teachers cannot get their classes in the labs, the equipment is not working, training is not provided during in-service time, and practicality of precession time.

- Extra-Curricular Supervision - Concern over approach to recruit supervisors.

- Contract Implementation – Drafting of 07 – 09 contract will run concurrently with Negotiations.

- IEP Requirements – Some IEPs that are held after school are causing problems with the 8-hour workday. Jason M. will look into the legal interpretation of this concern.

- FICON – We need more FHS representatives to help with FICON.

- Sick Day Donation Question – Some BRs had questions about the sick day donation policy. The policy states that days can only be donated if it is the member who is ill. The member would then use the days to help get them to long-term disability.

Building Reports:

BF: Question regarding district courses being denied to certain teachers.

CD: None.

FP: Survey results question. New teacher concern.

FHS: There is an interest in sharing what benefits the FEA provides to its members. The PR committee will work on a brochure.

PV: Elementary teacher stress level concern. Parent/Teacher conference time question.

RW: Computer lab concerns.

SWG: None.

MOTION – Kim T. (Michelle K. seconded) to accept the minutes. PASSED

MOTION – Cindy s. (Tom R. seconded) to adjourn. PASSED

Members present:

Christine Bachofen, Richard Gould, Linda Riesen, Sandy Jolliff, Bonnie Kotlewski, Chris Nirschl, Cindy Stigler, Betty Marr, Tom Rupel, Jenny Stauber, Laura Wilson, Jill Polglaze, Karen Lindberg, Jill Roffers, Amanda Pozorski, Amy Cowell, Paula Dryer, Susan Shilling, Jean Mohr, Michelle Kanczewski, Kim Trendel, Erin Krase-Minchk, and Andy Misorski