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Mariposa County Teachers’ Association Meeting
Meeting called to order by President Anne Dolchanzyk this 24th day of February at 4:06pm. January minutes read by Debra Vittore. Minutes accepted. Treasurer’s Report read by Sandy Wice.
Anne invites members and community to the March 17th meeting to be held in the high school auditorium. CTA directors, Theo Austin Smith, and Rolf Talberg will be there. Discussion will be on the Governor’s initiatives. Details on the initiatives are distributed. We are reminded that it is costing a lot to fight these initiatives.
Old Business Discussion on whether to continue the $500 MCTA Scholarship. Move to continue made by Linda, seconded by Janis. All ayes vote to continue.
Lengthy discussion follows report by Marlena about beginning grievance process on using palm pilots for evaluations. She met with Judy. Assured by Judy that the palm pilot reports will not be used in evaluations. Teachers’ names are not to be the forms. There will be nothing of that sort after Feb. 10. Members ask to see how it works. Letter to Dr. Holland on this matter is submitted to this record.
CLAD report by Walt and Marlene. They sent a letter to Patrick. Discussion on money spent for training and training during summer. A proposal is made that there be no training in the future unless the district pays. Point made that one can just take the CLAD test without training. Cost is $300. Questions asked on whether teachers will be paid if taking time for summer training and reimbursement for SB1969 certificate.
New Business RIF notice on Board meeting agenda is second to the last item. Chart with certificated and classified employees shows that cuts are only for teachers. Suggestion made that this information be presented to the board. General consensus is that the new board appears to be interested in what the public wants. Point made that the board needs to hear how RIF affects moral. Members are encouraged to say this to the board.
Anne reports on CTA strategy of having two teachers to one board member to enhance our relationship to the board.
Negotiation report given by Marlene Miller. Motion made to complete the ‘04-‘05 contract. Motion amended by Diane to settle the ’03-’04 also. Both to be closed before starting the ’05-’06 contract. Seconded by Marlena.
CTA article shared on how other districts are suffering with similar budget problems. Diana offers her office for negotiators use while she is out. Meeting adjourned at 5:08pm. Respectfully submitted by Debra Vittore |
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