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	Present
Treasurer	Nadine Anderson	Absent
Recording Secretary	Charles Nowalk	Present
Corresponding Secretary	Marilyn Shober	Present

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

President's Report: Barb informed the Executive Committee that two local newspapers have contacted her, Nadine Anderson (treasurer) and Pam Niles (UniServ Rep) about improprieties with regards to the Association's treasury. Barb relayed a synopsis of events over the past week and assured everyone that no improprieties have occurred. Barb & Nadine are in the process of preparing documentation for the next Executive Committee meeting to further explain and illustrate that all financial transactions have been appropriate and above board. Pam Niles has also contacted NJEA for its assistance in this matter.

Treasurer's Report: Barb presented the treasurer's report for the month of October. Motion to accept the treasurer's report made by Matty and seconded by Melissa. Passed unanimously.

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept the minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting was made by Linda M. and seconded by Matty. Passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

1. Membership:
   1. Barb encouraged all members to visit the NJEA website and check that their information in its membership database is current. Note that you must log in as an NJEA member using the 6 character login that can be found on your NJEA membership card. Your password is the last four digits of your social security number.
2. Scholarship:
   1. PEA t-shirts have not come in yet. They should be in soon.
   2. Chuck reported that the PEA/John Pokrivchak Philanthropic fund drive had netted $2,270. There is more money still to be turned in from an elementary school and a department from the high school. The money will be split between the NORWESCAP Food Bank and the PEA Scholarship fund.
3. Ed Council:
   1. Next meeting is Wed., Dec. 6, at 6p.m. at Flynn's on the Hill. Barb asked AR's to verify that every building has a rep present and to inform her whom it is.
4. Health & Safety:
   1. Marilyn Shober reported that she has visited several buildings around the district with an NJEA rep experienced in Health & Safety issues. Marilyn relayed to us three simple tests that can be used to test for Health & Safety issues: aluminum foil test; flashlight test; and yardstick test. The committee would like to survey the PHS staff about mold concerns as it did with the ECLC staff. Next meeting is Nov. 29 in room A106 at the middle school.
5. WCEA:
   1. Sue Brooks informed us about the Clambake new members event held at Flynn's at the end of October. Next county Rep meeting is Wed., Nov. 15, at Harkers Hollow at 4p.m. There will be no bus to the NJEA Convention this year.
6. Social:
   1. Deb noted that the fall Deli Trip was a success.
   2. Melissa Fey reported on her and Ryanne Bigelli's experiences at last weekend's SPARKS workshop. This is a workshop for novice Association members who are interested in learning more about Association happenings. Melissa called it an "amazing weekend".
7. Grievance:
   1. Barb reported that the grievance at the arbitrator's level was resolved before the hearing at no cost to the Association.
   2. The grievance currently at the board level awaits information from the board's attorney.
   3. Cost to the Association for grievance matters this year is $0.00.
8. Negotiations:
   1. Teachers are still at impasse. An Action Committee has been formed and anticipates a long, drawn-out process. The Action Committee is asking all members to wear blue or black on our next pay day, Nov. 15, as a show of unity and support for our negotiations team.
   2. Elaine Strahle and Marilyn Shober will represent the paras on their negotiations committee.
   3. John Hann, John Sitgreaves and Deb Lorenzo will represent the security guards on their negotiation committee.
9. LPDC:
   1. The district LPDC has four Association positions of two-year durations. Chuck and Ro Rinker are in the second year of their tenures. There are four individuals interested in the other two positions so we will conduct elections on Wed., Nov. 15, in each building to select which two will fill the positions.
10. Legislative:
    1. No report.
       

Building concerns:

1. Green St. noted concerns about their faculty meetings and the ensuing Professional Learning Communities meetings which occur afterwards.
2. Early Childhood asked if it would be okay to wear jeans the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Barb said she would forward their request to Gordon. An issue of aides sitting with students during lunch was raised. A concern about a custodian on third shift was noted. And secretaries working over holidays was discussed. (Only if an administrator is in the building.)
3. The high school noted that Gordon & Jackie will return on Wed., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the high school library to continue their original discussions with the faculty.
4. Freeman asked if there are any plans for district-wide drills as discussed last month. Barb indicated she would ask Mr. Merrick. An issue about faculty meetings and PD hours was discussed. A concern over the number of students currently being housed at Freeman (approx. 240) was discussed.

Old Business:

None.

New Business:

1. Deb Carty moved that the Special Ed Ski Club receive two stipends as per the PEA contract. Seconded by Deb Tucker. Passed unanimously.
2. Chuck noted that NJEA had sent out an advisory via e-mail just this afternoon about legislation being introduced in the NJ Senate and Assembly severely limiting the medical benefits available in the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP). Though the PSD does not utilize this system, when you retire this is the health system from which you will receive your 'free' health benefits. Chuck forwarded the e-mail to all PEA members and asked the building reps to stress the importance to all our members of contacting our legislators and indicating to them our displeasure with this legislation. The means of doing so are included in the NJEA e-mail.

Motion to adjourn was made at 5:23p.m. by Deb Tucker and seconded by Chuck. Passed unanimously.

Next meeting December 12, 2006, @ PMS in home ec room.

Respectfully submitted,

Chuck Nowalk, Secretary