Milford Federation of Paraprofessionals
9/12/24
Parsons Government Building
Opened Meeting 4:16 p.m.
Board members reports:
SECRETARY – JODY – Reading of the minutes from 5/16/24 Motion accepted by Deb Guylas 2nd Robert Bartha
TREASURER: Collean— Checking: $5,962.91 Savings: $20,014.23 Financial Compilation – proof of documentation Per Capita – increase starting 1/1/25 Dues increase higher level $.11 nd lower level $.10 Current company does our dues but cannot do 990. Looking into resources to do our 990 EZ (accountant) 990 EZ is due in November Treasurers report accepted by Pat Taddei and 2nd by Robert Bartha
VICE PRESIDENT: Gail— Gail made new hires a packet w/info they need to know. 3 paras to be new reps, Laura Everett, Shelly Babcock, and Samantha Testa Gail brought in raffles for paras that were present at meeting Ted discussed info that is in the welcome folders, and 15 new paras Motion to accept Heather Forlenzo and 2nd by Robert Bartha
PRESIDENT: Teddy – Ted thanked Gail for going above and beyond re: the raffles and welcome folders. Ted looked into the HSA Subsidy, we will be receiving it again, he will find out how much and when. Amendment to increase officers stipend 8 – 12% for President and Treasurer 5 – 7% for VP and Secretary Motion to increase passed Discussed Planning and revision committee. Will meet from 12-2 in January and April Ted and Dawn Morrissey to join the committee Discussed the PD days and our 1st PD day problems w/logging in, most schools could not log in. Asked if anyone had ideas for a PD to email them to him.
Sunshine – Deb G… All is good Building Reps ESMS Heather stated a para was asked to do PMT without a stipend bc she is not in the program, para is not doing PMT at this time. Harborside – Robert asked if our 6.25 was added to our check, (YES it was) New building sub put in program rooms without PMT Training JFK – no rep Meadowside – para working with student who wears diapers and was asked to put cream on diaper rash.
Raffle winners – Dawn, Pat, Laura, Heather, Melody and Dawn Shout Out will be done next meeting MEETING ADJOURNED @ 5:19 pm Accepted by Deb Guylas and 2nd by Anne Mailhot
Milford Federation of Paraprofessionals
Union Meeting Minutes
11/14/24
Parsons Government Building
Opened Meeting 4:11 p.m.
Board members reports:
SECRETARY – JODY – Reading of the minutes from 9/12/24 Motion accepted by Heather Forlenzo 2nd Robert Bartha
TREASURER - Colleen (read by Jody) - Bank account balances Checking $11,373.19 Savings $20,014.57 accepted by Patty Fox 2nd Deb Gulyas
VICE PRESIDENT: Gail—
143 paras
Need reps for Calf Pen, JFK, Orchard Hills and Pumpkin Delight
Working on updating email list
Please send any Shout Outs to Gail
Accepted by Robert Bartha 2nd Pat Taddei
PRESIDENT: Teddy –
Discussed having another fundraiser, starting in January at our next meeting. We collected socks last year.
will vote @ next meeting on who ,what and where to fundraise for.
Animal shelter? suggested byDeb Guylas and Ellen Connors
Teddy invited Diane Daniels to next meeting to discuss and answer questions on thrift plans and retirement program.
Issues at other schools. (JL) Paras were called into office and changed assignments and schedules.
Said we should start discussing contract next year,start committees as issues arise, so when its time for negotiations we have ample time to discuss and dig into contract and work together
Discussed when seniority comes into play(you're guaranteed a job not placement)
Discussed the shortage of paras and the need for more
suggested a list of questions for next contract
try to come up with a plan w/solid backing
visit a new committee at the next meeting.
Sunshine Deb G
2 cards went out
Ellen Connors informed us that she helped with a Breast Cancer Fundraiser at WSMS
Building Reps
ESMS - Heather Forlenzo - ½ day PD’s
Harborside - Robert - Ann and Shelly discussed issues w/agressive students (they are getting hit and bit) RBT and PMT bc of the need the stipend should be more
Meadowside - Laura E said issues w/kids hitting etc SP Ed teacher quit, there is now a long term sub in place
Orange Ave - Shelly said a para doesnt follow her schedule clocks in early and leaves early. if she doesn't like student placement she doesnt show up
SHOUT OUT WINNERS Ellen, Heather,Jody, Teddy, Deb G, Pat T, Laura E, Shelly B, Caroline F, Terri P, Jen Knoth, Shelly C.
Kathy O asked about sick days upon retirement
Chris P discussed “how” the changes were done at JL
Raffle winners - Ann M, Melody K, Kathy O, Jackie C, Heather F, Laura E, Deb G, Patty F, Chris P, Ellen C, Pat T
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm accepted by Pat T, 2nd Ellen C