The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Alderfer at 3:30 p.m..

Roll Call

Officers
President	Barbara Alderfer	Present
Vice-President	Deb Carty	Absent
Treasurer	Nadine Anderson	Present
Recording Secretary	Charles Nowalk	Present
Corresponding Secretary	Marilyn Shober	Present

Building Reps
Andover-Morris	Joan Ricker	P		High School	Bonnie Vasvari	P
Andover-Morris	Craig Stull	A		Middle School	Barbara Alderfer	P
Barber	Marilyn Shober	P		Middle School	Kelly Franco	A
Custodians	Robin Schofield	P		Middle School	Heather Hendrix	A
Early Childhood	Linda Fowler	P		Middle School	Rick Rissmiller	P
Early Childhood	Linda Mannix	P		Middle School	Matt Schenk	P
Freeman	Deb Carty	A		Middle School	Nancy Zgoda	A
Freeman	Brenda Shields	P		Paraprofessionals	Joanne Pizzino	P
Green St.	Karen Bodine	P		Paraprofessionals	Matty Pokrivchak	A
Green St.	Joe Lissi	A		Paraprofessionals	Elaine Strahle	P
High School	Sue Brooks	P		PASS	Barbara Heisler	A
High School	Charles Nowalk	P		Secretaries	Bonnie Vasvari	P
High School	Jennifer Ostile	P		Security	John Hann	P
High School	Elaine Strahle	P		Special Services	Nadine Anderson	P

Treasurer's Report: Nadine presented the monthly treasurer's report. Motion to accept the treasurer's report for the previous month was made (Chuck/Linda F.). Passed unanimously.

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting was made (Nadine/Elaine). Passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

1. BATS:
   1. Barb and Joanne Pizzino reported on the last board meeting.
2. WCEA:
   1. No report.
3. Public Relations:
   1. No report.
4. Scholarship:
   1. Chuck reported that three (3) scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 apiece were given to Nicle Fye, Kristin Jiorle and Tiffany Maynard at the high school's annual 'Awards Night' ceremony held on June 7. There still remains $1,000 left in the scholarship fund that will carry over to next year.
5. Ed Council:
   1. Next meeting is October 11 at Flynn's. If your building does not have a rep to attend, please consider volunteering to attend.
6. Health & Safety:
   1. Marilyn reported that she will be working over the summer to organize this committee.
7. Social:
   1. There was discussion about the 'Retirement Dinner' held on May 25. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening though there were many negative comments about the food. Two thank you notes (Mary Ann Bisco & Karen Bodine) were received and read.
   2. Back to School Picnic/Luau/Pig Roast/General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at Flynn's from 3-7. Look for reps from AIG & Prudential Insurance companies & the Buyers' Edge to be present along with many more NJEA benefits displays.
8. Pride:
   1. No report.
9. Negotiations:
   1. Teachers negotiations' team will meet on June 21 with new members of the board's negotiation team. Check your e-mails from home to keep abreast of the latest developments.(Contact Chuck via e-mail if you are not certain how to check your school e-mail from your home Internet connection.)

Building concerns:

1. Green Street: Workmen Comp issues were discussed.
2. Early Childhood: Concerns about the procedure/technique the district uses for obtaining a sub for individuals. An incident where fertilizer was sprayed on staff members' cars and placement on the paras' guide were also discussed.
3. PHS: Several veteran teachers have been placed on 'Pathway 1' which means they will be doing portfolios and have to be observed three (3) times next year. Teachers should be certain to accomplish all their paperwork (ex. cover pages, unit & lesson plans, etc.) to their supervisors/principals' satisfaction. Failure to do so may result in unsatisfactory evaluations which will result in placement on 'Pathway 1'.

Old Business:

1. NEA Convention: Mike Kruczek is the only PEA member attending. $100 will be provided to help defray expenses.
2. Obtaining Subs: More discussion on the procedure/technique of obtaining subs.

New Business:

1. Rallies: Barb & Chuck attended a rally in Trenton for the Abbott schools on Thursday, June 8. NJEA is organizing a rally in support of our pensions & benefits on Monday, June 19. 31 members from the PSD will attend.
2. Dues Increase: A motion to increase the local dues for teachers by $10/year and make the local dues for the custodians, paraprofessionals, secretaries & security guards $6/year was made by Chuck and seconded by Deb. Discussion ensued. The teachers' increase amounts to fifty cents/paycheck. The other rate is either a $1 or $2 yearly increase that will make the dues consistent for all these groups. No one can remember the last time local dues were increased. In addition to the teachers' negotiations currently happening, two other groups will open their negotiations next year. Passed unanimously.
3. 2006-07 Budget: A motion to accept the 2006-07 budget as presented by the treasurer was made by Rick and seconded by Chuck. Discussion ensued. Passed unanimously.
4. District Dress Code: Superintendent Pethick has asked the PEA to provide three individuals to meet with three administrators to look at a district-wide dress code policy. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Barb ASAP.
5. Resolution: A resolution recognizing the contributions of about-to-be retiree and past PEA president John Pokrivchak was made. Motion was made by Chuck and seconded by Rick. Passed unanimously. Click here to see a copy of the resolution.

Motion to adjourn was made at approximately 5:15 p.m. (Chuck/Nadine). Passed unanimously.

An ice-cream cake was provided (and enjoyed) in recognition of retiring PEA rep Karen Bodine's many years of service.

Next meeting is September 12, 2006 in the home ec room of the middle school.

Respectfully submitted,

Chuck Nowalk, Secretary