Milford Federation of Paraprofessionals
Union Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2025
Call to order @ 4:17 pm
Secretary — Jody Reading of the minutes from 9/11/25
Accepted by Heather F and 2TM by Robert B
Treasurer — Collean Account balances.. Checking $15,790.63 savings $ 20,016.70
Vice President — Gail.. 140 Paras, waiting on paperwork on 4 new hires. Asked that the reps
talk up our contract and what people are interested in. We need to be united and strong. Reps need to help and share information. Paras hired after 2014 — need your voice because it means
no severance upon retirement.
Accepted by Jaime S and 2TM Robert B
President — Ted
Stimulus was received for the HAS
Sick leave as of Oct 1* now able to use up to 5 days (ex. If child, parent needs dr procedure or
family illness.
Discussion on sick days bank, CT paid leave Act and will check on how the process is done.
HRA question was asked when do we get it and get a portion till you hit Max. If collecting SS
cannot use HAS
HAS gets taxed upon retirement unless you roll it over.
Asked for input for negotiations/contract/interests. Paras to receive google form to fill out.
Need to buckle down for our contract as to not lose anything this time
Receiving a 2.5% raise. Collean is doing the numbers of pay increase vs medical insurance
increase
Liz (AFT) filed intent to negotiate w/Bd of Ed, We would be ready in December, need reps to
push members to “look” at the contract for input.
Classroom safety needs to be looked at and addressed. Ann M said to press charges and file a
report if attacked.
Ted made a call to say safety of paras needs to be addressed
Need to get paras that do not attend meetings to fill out the google form re: negotiations and
turn it in by Dec 1“
1* negotiation meeting is Dec 3" w/Liz
Laura B asked if anyone looked at other districts contract, Ted said yes a couple used West
Haven as an example.
Judy S — said other paras are interested can we chose who to help lead
How to help “seasoned” paras re: steps
Looking for sub committee if anyone is interested in voicing about our contract.
Reminded paras to check their personal emails
What would we like to do for Fundraiser, ex. Boys and Girls Village etc
BLDG REPS:
East Shore — Heather Personal time how much upon retirement
Harborside — Robert — Safety of paras not being acknowledged. Para was hospitalized for neck
and brace for foot. Lead teacher in that class is out.
Ellen C — West Shore short staffed, adding more jobs to the paras
Discussed where to put a memorial bush for Trish Fike
Shout out — Ed Greenbaum for writing a kids book
Raffle winners — Deb G, Sari, and Melody K, Dawn E and Heather F
Next meeting February 19, 2026
Meeting adjourned @ 5:26 pm