Princeton Association of Classroom Educators
PrincetonAdministrationCenter – April3, 2013
1. At 4:24 a general meeting was called to order to nominate people for the 4 elected offices. The results are as follows: President – Alan Bates, Vice-President – Laura Condo, Treasurer – Jamie Stephens, Secretary – Christin McCormick
2. The regular meeting was called to order at 4:26.
2. The agenda was approved. 1st – Mary Lutkewitte 2nd – Katie Isaacs
3. Approval of Minutes – 1st – Mary Lutkewitte 2nd –Melissa France
4. Committee Reports
A. Budget – See budget report
B. Grievance – See grievance report
C. Membership – N/A
D. Elections – Katie Isaacs reported that building representative elections should be held on April 24th. A school is allowed 1 building representative for every 25 bargaining unit members. New building representatives are invited to the May 1stmeeting.
E. OEA, SWOEA,Uniserv – The SWOEA Representative Assembly will be held on Saturday, April 13th.
F. LPDC – April’s meeting will be on April 18th.
G. Master Teacher – The committee will meet on April 10th.
5. Old Business
A. New LRC –Our new labor consultant is Diana Watson. Alan is currently trying to set up a bargaining session with her and the Board’s attorney. The purpose of the session is to bargain new evaluation language.
6. New Business
A. 2-Hour Delay/AM Kindergarten – At the last Administration/Association meeting, this item was discussed. Amy Crouse shared that she sent out instructions to all principals along with individual school plans prior to our first delay. There were, however, schools that did not follow their plans. Have principals communicated their plans to their staffs? Alan will follow-up with Amy Crouse.
- MOU – Evaluation – See “New LRC” under Old Business.
- PACE Meeting Protocol – Alan reminded everyone of the importance of confidentiality.
- Professional Leave Form – Nancy Bortle is trying to make the process consistent across the district. Amanda Setters met with her and discussed the current form (see attachment). Amanda shared the importance of attaching documentation and listing the cost of a substitute teacher.
- Amy Crouse Request – “What I did on my summer vacation…” – Amy Crouse is asking teachers to complete this sentence and to send a picture if possible (professional activities only). The statements and pictures will appear on the district’s website. The purpose is for the community to see that teachers spend a lot of time doing school related activities over summer break.
7. Building Reps
A. Sharonville – 1) Does a principal need to be present at IEP meetings? Yes, unless there is a person that is serving in that capacity that attends the meeting. 2) Why don’t intervention specialists have the same number of unencumbered mornings as classroom teachers do? Answer – Attending IEP meetings are part of their job description and these meetings are dictated by law. Intervention specialists are entitled to their regular planning time (250 minutes per week).
B. Stewart – no issues reported at this time
C. Springdale – 1) problem with afternoon subs showing up after noon 2) teachers are worried about SLO’s 3) posting for intervention specialists – intervention specialists at Springdale have high caseloads
D. Glendale – no issues reported at this time
E. Heritage Hill –Teachers are concerned about the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and about being qualified to teach third grade reading next school year. Alan is going to ask Amy Crouse to send out an update.
F. LincolnHeights – N/A
G. Evendale –SLO concerns
H. Woodlawn – no issues reported at this time
I. PCMS – Concerns about the unknown – SLO’s, evaluations, next year, etc.
J. PHS – 1) low morale 2) technology guidelines – concerns over boundaries – PACE has asked administration to address this with the staff
8. Announcements
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30. 1st – Melissa France 2nd – Lisa McDaniel
Upcoming Meetings:
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