Wednesday, April 6, 2022 4:00-5:30
Starting Time: 4:03 Adjournment Time: 5:44
Agenda:
- Presentation of Agenda
- Consent Agenda (Reports from Corresponding Secretary, Political Action Liaison, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Grievance Chair)
- President’s Remarks
- New Business
- Old Business
Consent Agenda
Accepted without opposition.
President’s Remarks
This is a safe space for open discussion.
If Laura doesn’t respond, reach out to another officer, your CAT member, or building/unit rep.
Please keep the chat to CEA business. Please remember that you are a public employee and have signed a policy. Be cautious with your public statements and who you are representing.
New Business
MTA Annual Meeting – May 20 and 21 in Boston. We are allotted 22 delegates. 3 methods for a delegate to attend; in person, social distanced in person, and remote. All will be able to fully participate. In person requires proof of vaccination and negative COVID test.
Discipline Meeting – Focus on all educators feeling the brunt of discipline issues in the district. Trying to set specific non-negotiables at each building and in the district. Looking for volunteers to develop these. PAC meetings can help to increase consistency within a building and create progress discipline plans.
City Council Curriculum Committee – CEA has a place on this committee, currently occupied by Laura. This is unpaid and at night. Lauren Garlett has attended these meetings.
Indoor Air Quality Committee – They are looking for feedback from schools.
Prep/Planning Pay – You should be paid for covering a class.
CEA Social Media – Kate Moss is running our social media platforms
Coverage Pay – The coverages are put in monthly, this payroll the monthly are due.
Unit A Raises – Haven’t happened yet, then retro will be coming afterwards up to that date.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day/VP Appreciation Day –
President and Vice President –
Eval Evidence – They are working to provide improved de escalation training. Restraint training will happen during August PD to minimize disruptions.
MTA Open Enrollment Disability – Some people haven’t had support from American Fidelity. MTA is large en
CAT and PAC Meetings – These are good places to start changes in your building.
Next Meeting on May 4, 2022 (via Zoom starting at 4:00)