SECRETARY – JODY – Reading of the minutes from 5/15/25 accepted by Robert B
and 2 nd Pat T
TREASURER: Collean— Bank account balances. Checking: $10,744.18
Savings: $20,016.21
Financial Audit being sent to AFT
Dues increase supposed to be $ .35 ,The money we had left over from the year before Collean
added to budget so NO INCREASE on dues.
Accepted by Vicky O and 2 nd Pat T

VICE PRESIDENT: Gail— Total 144 Paras, 14 new hires
Updated welcome packets, informed all in attendance this is a contract year. Paras hired
after Sept 1, 2011 not eligible for retiree life ins. (pg 7)
Paras hired after Sept 1, 2014 no severance when they retire. Severance is when we
get part of our sick days.(pg 9)
Accepted by Pat T and 2 nd T.Boynton Jr
PRESIDENT: Teddy – Welcomed new para–Jaime S and Ted B IV They are
looking into hiring more paras because of the realization of our importance
Need to put together a negotiating committee and change some “language” in current contract because it’s too vague.
Look into using seniority for involuntary transfers in next contract
Explained that because of the language in the contract some issues that came up could not be taken care of
Going to look into steps that were affected because of freeze(s)
Asked reps to discuss issues with the paras in the building regarding the contract like no medical increases,or no decrease in personal or sick time.We are looking for Paras to assist in going over the language of the contract so that it becomes more clear cut.
Spoke with Liz (AFT) re: proposal to the Board and to do quickly so we are not at the end of negotiations.
Ellen Connors, Ashley Veillette, Ted Boynton Jr, Vicky O'Connor and Robert Bartha ,Deb Gulyas volunteered to join the negotiation committee
Encouraged paras to compare contracts from other districts
Discussion on not wanting to “lose” anything because we won't get it back.
Reps can meet with paras in their schools on half days  to talk about upcoming contract see what their interests are.
Ashley V said she is PMT trained and also does toileting but only receives the 1 stipend.
Judy S not getting stipend for toileting, she also asked about Red Rover, Ted said we are all set for partial  hours, not just the ½ or full day that was sent to us in the email.
Ted reiterated our #1 priority is working on a new contract.

BLDG REPS…
Shelly B – Para teaching Math (not certified)

SHOUTOUTS:
New hire Jaime S
RAFFLE winners: Sari R, Robert B, Heather F

Sunshine – Deb G… Sent out 6 cards
Next Meeting November 13, 2025
MEETING ADJOURNED @ 5:49 pm
Accepted by Ellen C and 2 nd by Robert B