The Lawrence TA has gone 7 years without a contract. Efforts have been made recently to shame their Board of Education on Facebook and Twitter. They're asking fellow unionists and friends to follow them on Facebook (Lawrence Teachers Association). Just recently their Board of Education asked to resume negotiations so they feel the shaming on Facebook and Twitter has had a positive effect.
Please join them on Facebook and Twitter as soon as possible.
Please read the following message from Jennifer Landry - the BMUST chair of the JPPC:
Feedback from parent-teacher conferences was discussed at the December 14, 2017 JPPC meeting. BMUST is looking for input from our members concerning the timing and implementation of the conferences. Below you will find a link to a short survey concerning the conferences. Your input will help guide our discussion at the next JPPC meeting. If you would kindly submit the linked form by Friday, January 19 - this will allow time for us to work through your input before the next meeting. Thank you in advance for your time and input. Here is the link to the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/lkC4h6wgVbTjpCtp NYSUT Information from the Officers - Senate tax bill a “disgraceful attack on working people”12/8/2017
Please see the attached press release sent to the media on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Thank you.
November 21, 2017 has been chosen as SRP (School Related Professionals) Recognition Day in New York State. This is a day to remind our paraprofessionals that we know how deserving they are of this recognition. They share in our successes as well as in the frustrations that we all face. While their contract is different from that of our teachers, the paraprofessionals are and will continue to be, an important part of BMUST and an integral part of the Bellmore-Merrick community.
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank our paraprofessionals for all that they do and to thank their President, Cynthia Leung and Vice-President, Catherine Sheehan for their hard work. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Please take some time to let the paras that you work with know how much you appreciate their efforts. Dear Colleagues, Please see attached a SAVE THE DATE for an opportunity to explore the vast world of adult supports and service for individuals with special learning needs and their families. Notable is that this year’s event will include recreational, leisure and socialization opportunities. Finally, please note the separate “Student Invitation” attached. What a wonderful way to make the key players in this process feel welcome! Please feel free to share as appropriate with your families . Note the event is open to students, families and professionals from Long Island. Please join us to hear your students success stories .Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope to see you there. Cheryl Gitlitz Speakers Owen Carr Dominick DiBari Ariana Grieco Matt Kamper Adam Knaster Michael Korins Tzvi Lewisohn Joe Malebranche Norah Maloney Erin Murphy Danny Tyson Peter John Vicari
Please remember to bring in your unwrapped toys and place them in the "wrapped " boxes in your building. Thank you for your generous participation. Mark Steinberg President
Solidarity forever! Working locally and with our national affiliates (AFT and NEA) and state affiliate (NYSUT), the vote on having a Constitutional Convention was soundly defeated with 83% of New Yorkers voting "NO" to the proposition. 83%!! Feel free to save your lawn signs and magnets for the next vote in 2037.
In challenging times, we are stronger when we remain united. All of our affiliates worked together to defeat this proposition. The financial support from the AFT and NEA helped produce ads. NYSUT held phone banks, mailed information to our homes, provided us with the lawn signs and magnets that adorned thousands of cars, lawns, and ramps to highways. It was an outstanding effort. Given the editorial and articles that appeared in Newsday, my satisfaction with the results is enormous! Locally, BMUST has many people to thank for helping us achieve this successful result:
In Solidarity and with much appreciation, Mark Since the number of bona fide candidates who were nominated was less than or equal to the number of delegate vacancies, this election has been dispensed with, and all the candidates are declared elected to the position of delegate.
The delegates are: Pete Brideson – Grand Avenue M.S. Brian Moeller – Calhoun H.S. Bill Morris – Mepham H. S. Mark Steinberg – Grand Avenue M.S. Rob Walsh – Mepham H.S If there are any questions please feel free to ask. Attached please find the biographies for the above delegates. |
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