The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Barbara Alderfer.

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting was made by Matty and seconded by Deb Tucker. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept the treasurer's report was made by Deb Carty and seconded by Chuck. Passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

1. President: none
2. Social:
   1. Matty reported on the Retirement Dinner: a huge success!
   2. Deb Carty reviewed some possible social events for the 2005-06 school year: Welcome Back Picnic; more Deli Trips; Baseball Trip; Golf Tourney; etc.
   3. Motion to approve a 'Welcome Back Picnic' on Tuesday, August 30, at Flynn's starting at approx. 3:30 p.m. was made by Rick Rissmiller and seconded by Deb Tucker. Passed unanimously. Everyone is asked to wear their PEA t-shirts.
3. Negotiations: Barb reporting
   1. The secretaries have a 'Memorandum of Agreement' with the board concerning their new contract. They will vote on the contract on Friday.
   2. The custodians have a bargaining session on Monday, June 20. Things are moving along well.
   3. Gordon has spoken with Barb about meeting in August to start talks on the teachers' contract.
4. Grievance: Barb reporting
   1. The next meeting will be at Kelly Franco's house on Monday, July 18, at 4:00 p.m.
   2. Craig Stull and Matt Zeeman will co-chair the Grievance committee.
   3. If a problem arises over the summer, contact Barb at 610-814-2812.
5. Scholarship:
   1. Joan Ricker reported on the PEA's first-ever scholarship recipients: Kristi Dehart; Julie Tersigni and Jennifer Woodring and next year's plans to raise more funds for more scholarships.
6. PR: Barb reporting
   1. Kelly Franco is the chairperson of the PR committee. If you want anything publicized, contact Kelly.

Motion to accept all the committee reports was made by Chuck and seconded by Rick. Passed 9-1.

Old Business: none

New Business:

1. The PEA is 50 years old in 2006!
2. Treasurer Nadine Anderson presented a budget for 2005-06. Motion to accept the budget as presented and keep the local dues at their current level was made by Chuck and seconded by Rick. Passed unanimously.
3. Carol Mertz and Mike Kruczek will be attending this year's NEA R. A. in Los Angeles. Motion was made to present each of them with $100 for expenses by Chuck and seconded by Deb Carty. Passed unanimously.
4. The WCEA will sponsor a Clambake at Flynn's during October 2005 for non-tenured teachers and their mentors. Speaker from NJEA will be present along with a financial advisor speaker.
5. Executive meetings for next year will be held in the home ec room in the middle school on the second Tuesday of each month.

Building concerns:

1. Freeman (and all other buildings) indicated that the excessive heat of the past week has had deleterious effects upon students and staff. Barb says she will look into what can be done.
2. The high school experienced a 'lockdown' on Monday, June 13, from approx. 7:45 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. A lot of complaints and criticisms arose during this lockdown. Chuck and Arky DeStefano will meet with MJ Deutsch on Wednesday, June 15, to present the staff's concerns.
3. Andover-Morris is still awaiting a copy of the CAPA report - not just a synopsis.
4. All non-certificated personnel, including the security guards, were rehired at the board meeting on June 13.
5. Rumors about the state test scores have been circulating throughout the district. Barb said she would inquire when the results will be released publicly.

Motion to adjourned was made at 5:10 p.m. by Matty and seconded by Nadine. Passed unanimously.

Next meeting September 13, 2005

Respectfully submitted,

Chuck Nowalk, Secretary Pro Temp