California School Employees Association
Chapter 187 East Foothills
CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
5:30 P.M.
Education Center
Unapproved Minutes
E-Board (present) - Angie Nunn, Kathleen Medina, Margaret Velasquez, Anabel Velazquez, Dolores Young and Fil Zamora,
(absent) Roland Smith and Julio Pardo
Members (present): Patricia Alarcon, Sheryl Bonaccorso, Earl Boyd, Sheena Chen, Viola Corona, Stephen Coyle, Linda Garcia Dennis Gentile, Nieves Gonzales, Reina Koll, Karen Levine, Josephine Leyva, Michael Lynch, William Masching, Chuan Bock Ng, Chris Pranzini, Marisela Rojas, Aurora Sosa, and Linda Tyler
Quorum met
1. Call to Order Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
- Called meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance: led by Patti Alacron
2. Unapproved Agenda/Additions-Deletions: Motion made by Karen Levine to approved agenda. Motion was 2nd by Reina Kkoll. Motion carried.
3. Approval of January 21, 2014 Minutes: Motion made by Anabel Velazquez to approve the January 21, 2014 minutes. Motion was 2nd by Jo Leyva. Motion carried.
4. Communications
a. CPRO/ Sounder: No report.
5. Report of Executive Board Actions: None
6. Treasurers’ Report:
December Statement No. of Members 593
Beginning Balance (checking): $15,559.72
Income: 1,812.00
Disbursements: 326.30
Ending balance: 17,045.57
Ending Balance (savings): $ 2,012.57
TOTAL BALANCE (of both accounts): $ 19,057.99
7. Committee Reports
a. PACE/PAC: No report.
b. Negotiations: No report.
c. Membership Committee: No report.
d. Social Committee: No report.
e. Benefits: No report.
f. Grievance: No report.
g. SBLC: No report.
h. Auditing Committee: No report.
i. Elections Committee: No report.
j. Retiree Rep: No report.
8. Unfinished Business: None
- Second reading to the constitution as follows:
Article II
Section 1
(d) Active Retired: Any person who was a member of the Chapter at the time of retirement and who also maintains a retired membership in good standing with the Association may continue as an Active member of this Chapter upon payment of the regular Chapter dues required of Active members the member at the time of their retirement. Such dues shall be paid annually in advance or monthly in advance direct to the Chapter Treasurer. Such members shall be entitled to continued full participation in Chapter affairs, including the right to hold appointive or elective offices and the right to vote, with the exception of the right to vote in contract ratification and concerted activities matters.
Should such member cease to be a retired member in good standing of the Association, his/her Chapter membership shall automatically terminate.
Article III
Section 2
Chapter Dues. Local Chapter dues for Active members of this Chapter shall be $30.00 $50.00 $30.00 per year, payable by payroll deduction during each of the months September August through June May in which the member is in regular paid status; or payable annually in advance to the Chapter Treasurer. No increase in Local Chapter dues shall be levied in this Chapter unless approved by three/fourths (3/4) of the Chapter membership present and voting on the question by secret ballot, provided that each member has been notified in writing at least ten (10) days in advance of the nature of the proposal and the time, date and place where the matter will be voted on.
Discussion was held. Results of secret ballot as follows:
6 yes votes / 9 no votes 6 abstain 3/4 vote needed to pass, failed.
9. New Business:
- CSEA CAL PERS presentation Deb Jachens
Deb Jachens presented an overview or CAL PERS retirement and social security, followed by questions and answers.
10. Members concerns:
a. Employees will get their retro checks on Friday, February 24, 2014.
11. Good of the Order:
a. Angie Nunn reported on Cabinet meeting.
12. Adjournment: 7:40 p.m.
Next Chapter Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Executive Board Officers
President, Angie Nunn; 1st Vice, Julio Pardo, 2nd Vice, Roland Smith; Secretary, Kathleen Medina; Treasurer, Margaret Velasquez; CPRO, Filiberto Zamora, Asst. CPRO, Anabel Velazquez; Past Pres., Filiberto Zamora; Chief Job Steward, Dolores Young