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

Roll Call

Officers
President	Barbara English	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	P		High School	Elaine Strahle	A
Andover-Morris	Craig Stull	P		High School	Bonnie Vasvari	A
Barber	Marilyn Shober	P		Middle School	Barbara English	P
Custodians	Matt Zeeman	A		Middle School	Melissa Fey	P
Early Childhood	Linda Fowler	P		Middle School	Kelly Franco	A
Early Childhood	Linda Mannix	P		Middle School	Heather Hendrix	A
Early Childhood	Deb Tucker-Frank	A		Middle School	Matt Schenk	A
Ed. Center	Carol Bloch	P		Middle School	Nancy Zgoda	A
Freeman	Deb Carty	P		Paraprofessionals	Joanne Pizzino	P
Freeman	Matty Pokrivchak	P		Paraprofessionals	Matty Pokrivchak	P
Freeman	Brenda Shields	P		Paraprofessionals	Elaine Strahle	A
Green St.	Ann Ball	P		PASS	Jenn Nester	P
Green St.	Joe Lissi	P		Secretaries	Deb Tucker-Frank	A
High School	Sue Brooks	P		Secretaries	Bonnie Vasvari	A
High School	Charles Nowalk	P		Security
High School	Jennifer Ostile	A		Special Services	Nadine Anderson	A

Guests: Present were treasurer-elect Jo Bononno (she will take office July 1), Joann Bonnville (who is replacing Gail Barbadora as chairperson of the Membership committee), and Kevin Mahony from the high school.

Correspondence: Several 'Thank You' notes were received from our members who were recognized at the May 25 Retirement Dinner Celebration.

Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept the treasurer's report for the month of May 2007 was made by Chuck and seconded by Linda F. Passed unanimously.

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept the minutes of the May 8, 2007 meeting was made by Ann and seconded by Deb. Passed unanimously.

Committee Reports:

1. Membership:
   1. Gail Barbadora is retiring and Joann Bonnville will replace her as chairperson.
2. Scholarship:
   1. Joan noted that five PHS seniors received scholarships amounting to a total of $3,000 the evening of June 6 at the high school's annual Awards Night Celebration. The seniors were Mark Bigelli, Tara Dragotta, Rachel Kleiner, Jenna Morrow, and Amanda Switzer. Click here to view pictures of the scholarship recipients.
   2. Joan also reported on different types of shirts with the PEA imprint..
3. Ed Council:
   1. The next meeting is Wed., Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. at Flynn's on the Hill.
4. Health & Safety:
   1. Marilyn Shober reported that reps are required for her committee.
5. WCEA:
   1. Everyone should check your e-mails for workshop info.
6. Social:
   1. Deb C. noted that the Retirement Dinner was a success. Click here to view pictures of the Retirement Dinner Celebration.
   2. A 'Welcome Back Fiesta' will be held on Wed., Aug. 29, at Flynn's on the Hill. E-mail Marilyn Shober that you will attend ASAP.
7. Grievance:
   1. All grievances are settled at this time.
8. Negotiations:
   1. The teachers reached a 'Memorandum of Agreement' with the board and presented it to them at a general membership meeting last night. Click here to view pictures of the general membership meeting. A vote on the new contract will take place in each school on Monday, June 18.
   2. No progress on the Paras & Security Guards contracts to date.
   3. Chuck explained the significance and necessity of having members sign-in at general membership meetings.
9. Legislative:
   1. Chuck noted that a lobbying effort is scheduled for Monday, June 25.
10. Finance:
    1. The Finance Committee met last Thursday, June 7, to review the treasurer's report for May. It will meet the Thursday before each Executive Committee to review the Treasurer's report and work on other items concerning the Association's finances.
    2. A motion to spend up to $1,000 to buy a laptop and software for the treasurer was made by Chuck. Seconded by Linda F. This motion represented a recommendation of the Finance Committee in an attempt to standardize the PEA's treasurer's reports for future years. Passed unanimously.
    3. The next Finance Committee meeting will be held at the middle school on Thursday, Sep. 6, at 3:30.
11. PD:
    1. Chuck noted there was nothing to report.

Building Concerns:

1. The high school reported a loss of funds from the faculty room vending machine for the Women's Faculty Scholarship program. Barb informed them to contact their principal to follow it up from the high school and she would do so from the board office.
2. Andover-Morris will require a new rep on the Executive Committee as Joan Ricker is moving to a new position next year and Craig has other committments.
3. Andover-Morris noted concerns over the 12th step on the teachers salary guide.
4. The Early Childhood Center noted that the levels of humidity have increased within the building with the warmer weather.
5. A concern over 'kids-free' lunch period for full-time aides at the Early Childhood Center was expressed & explored.
6. Freeman & Green St. inquired whether they could sell bottled water themselves rather than utilize a vending machine.

Old Business:

1. None.

New Business:

1. Send the windshield visors back to Barb at the middle school ASAP.
2. Teachers will vote on their new contract on Monday, June 18, in their buildings by secret ballot. Building reps must have teachers sign-in to receive a ballot. All ballots will be secured by the buiding reps and delivered to the middle school at the end of the school day. At that time, members of the Executive Committee will count the ballots and validate the results of the vote ASAP.

Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Next meeting September 11, 2007, @ 3:30 in PMS library.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles Nowalk, Secretary