Secretary's Report: No report for November due to absenteeism.

Treasurer's Report: Approved.

Committee Reports:

Negotiations:

1. The Board will notify us when they are ready to start negotiations for the Paras and Security guards.

Grievance:

1. One confidential matter will be having a hearing.

Social:

1. Nothing to report.

Ed Council:

1. There still hasn't been any meetings scheduled. There are supposed to be four meetings held a year.

   
   

Old Business:

1. District Climate Survey: The surveys will distributed on December 16^th and returned to your building rep on December 17^th in the morning.

   1. Question number 20, does not have answer blocks. Place your answer between questions 19 and 21.

2. Chuck will put information concerning the survey on the web site.
    

New Business:

1. Matt Penrose- We were asked if there was anything that the PEA could do to help Matt. We are all concerned and would like to help, but we are limited in what financial help we can give, and also it would set a standard for when any other student might need the same help. We decided that since we are unable to help financially, that if the contact person will keep Chuck Nowalk abreast of any events planned, he will make sure that it is posted on the website.
   
    
2. If you have any information that you feel should be listed on the web site, contact Chuck. He does a great job of keeping the members informed.
   
    
3. Ann Ball will be running the spelling bee again. A motion was made by Chuck to "support Ann with the spelling bee up to $500.00" and seconded by Matty. Motion carried. The money is to purchase trophies, t-shirts, and certificates.
   
   
4. Alice Romberger informed us that she received the Pride Grant for her "Book and Dessert" project.
   
   
5. Food drive money is due to John P. on December 17^th at PMS.
   

Building concerns 

1. Some Paras are working double shifts. They are working full time hours, but without the benefits. This will make it harder for any part time aides to ever be made full time.
   
   

Next meeting January 13, 2004

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Shober