Secretary's Report: approved

Treasurer's Report: approved

Committee Reports:

1. Negotiations:
   1. Secretaries did not approve their contract. The vote was 24 No -17 Yes
2. Grievance:
   1. March 2^nd will be the next grievance meeting at the Middle School.
   2. The 90-minute delay is not being grieved.
   3. Check in your building to make sure that the new grievance forms are available. They can also be downloaded from the PEA website.
3. Social:
   1. Deb Carty will be arranging another deli trip. No reservations will be held without being accompanied with money. More information will be forthcoming.
4. Ed Council:
   1. There are several concerns that will be brought up next Wednesday at the Ed Council meeting.

Old Business:

1. Overnight workshops: Motion: When someone goes to a conference, the PEA pays for a double occupancy. If they wish a single room, they pay the difference. Motion passed
2. Paperwork: The Administration is very positive concerning the paperwork. Chuck took examples of the types of paperwork having to be done to a meeting with Gordon Pethick & Jackie Attinello. Talk centered on collaborating on unit plans across grade levels and subject areas.. Then it needs to be reviewed periodically. The next step then is to agree on what is needed.
3. Nominating Committee: Chuck will put out an email explaining the procedure. Fill out the form if you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary or Treasurer. The names will be submitted at the March PEA meeting for approval.

New Business:

1. Long Term Care Insurance: They will put on a presentation for Long Term Care Insurance, if you are interested, contact George.

Building concerns:

1. Portfolios for new teachers: Concern about the teachers who started in January and their portfolio is due in March.
2. There is not a reason for principals to keep you at a faculty meeting for an hour if the business is completed.

Next meeting March 8, 2005

Respectfully submitted

Marilyn Shober