Secretary's Report: There was a question concerning February's minutes about the specials teachers not traveling to their other schools during the snow storm. The minutes did state that some of the special teachers from a building did travel to their other building, and some did not. The minutes stand as correct in February's minutes.

Treasurer's Report:

Committee Reports:

1. Negotiations:
   On March 24^th the paraprofessionals will meet with the Board @ 7:00
2. Grievance: Barb Alderfer was appointed chairperson of the grievance committee.
3. Social:
   a. Deli trip-Contact Deb Carty if interested
   b. Retirement dinner. If you know of anyone who is retiring or has retired and we haven't honored let Barb Aldefer know. The dinner will be held Thursday June 3, 2004 at the Almond Tree Restaurant from 6-10 p.m. Cost will be $25.00 per person. More details will become available at a later date.
4. Ed Council: 3/31/04 @ 6:30 p.m. (Ed Center) 

Old Business:

1. Climate survey-The committee met at Flynn's and picked the items that would be shared with Gordon. One of the items was concerning discipline. The Board just approved a code of conduct. This will be available online soon. Gordon thanked us for sharing the survey results but he would like specifics as to why we are unhappy, or what we do not like.
2. Nadine Anderson went through the survey results and took out the non-respondents or the question marked.
3. Motion by Barb Alderfer "that there is a climate survey committee, and that all the information is gone over. This committee should consist of members representing all grade levels. Barb Aldefer, Joan Ricker, Greg Stull, Deb Carty and Nadine Anderson volunteered for this committee. Motion passed.
4. NJEA Community Mailing
   1. Motion: that a School Budget 'adhoc' committee be formed to send out a letter to the over 700 NJEA members living in the Phillipsburg area to get out and vote in favor of the local school budgets on Tuesday, April 20^th. Chuck Nowalk will be the chairperson. Motion passed.
   2. The letter will be sent out the week before, around April 12^th.
   3. Motion: To give Chuck $250.00 to buy colored logo stationary and envelopes for the 'ad hoc' committee. Motion passed.

If you have returned from maternity leave within the past few months (or years), check your pay stub to verify your Association dues are being deducted. If not, you are not a member. If you are not sure, contact Jane Scheetz (213-2603) at the Board office to check your dues deductions.

New Business:

1. Teacher recognition program: Each building will participate, as they want.
2. Grievance committee: point of order to set up a grievance committee according to our by-laws
   1. Pam Niles will give a workshop
3. Code of Conduct: should be on-line
   

Building concerns:

1. One teacher's contract was handed to each person on Executive committee to place in the buildings. Give Chuck Nowalk a few days to get it online.
2. Some dissatisfaction over Marian Tripanni's e-mail, asking for people to run workshops was discussed. George will bring it up with Gordon.
3. The IEP situation at the High School was clarified, they give up a prep for one of the teachers, then they reciprocate.
4. Blue cross/Blue shield-if you have problems, check with Maureen.
5. Joan will get prices for the PEA shirts. Her idea then is to collect money for dress down day and to put the money into a scholarship fund.
6. If you are going out on maternity leave, you might receive a letter asking for when you will be returning, or if you will be retiring. You do not have to let them know at that time if you are planning to retire.
7. If the sub caller is told that a teacher will be out for more than one day, she should try to find someone who can fill in all the days needed.

Next meeting April 13, 2004

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Shober