September 1, 2015 Executive Board Minutes

West Fargo Education Association

Executive Board

Sept 1, 2015

 

Roll Call: Lisa Dullum, Stacy Adamson, Jolene Sand, Deb Beeler, Deanna Paulson, Jolene Beckman, Kaila Margheim, Kjiesta Gorney, Karen Kraft, Christopher Strand.

 

Absent:

 

Agenda:

1.    Calendar of Meetings – set for the year

*Do we need to schedule more than an hour for our Exec Board Meetings? 

2.    WFEA/NDU New Business Item at the NEA RA

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October 6, 2015 Executive Board Minutes

West Fargo Education Association

Executive Board Meeting Agenda

Date: October 6, 2016

Time: 4:15 – 5:30

Location: Freedom Elementary, Room 200

 

1.     Roll Call: Lisa Dullum, Stacy Adamson, Karen Kraft, Deanna Paulson, Christopher Strand, Jolene Sand, Deb Beeler, Jolene Beckman, Kaila Margheim

2.     Review of last meeting minutes

3.     Committee Reports

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Hope Fest 2015

Join us at Reagan High School on Saturday, October 17 for HopeFest, a fun family festival. Features of the festival will include:

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Budget Cuts, Concession Rumors, Contract Negotiations

The recent budget reductions of $105m imposed by the Governor have led to the inevitable concerns by many of our members regarding state employee concessions.  To be certain, there have been no concession discussions between the Unions and the State despite the chatter that is rippling.  It is clear that A&R has no desire to allow further erosion of our Pension or Healthcare benefits.  The current chatter relates to furloughs days (CTMirror Article 10/2/2015) and (Governor Malloy WFSB 10/5/2015) but absolutely nothing has been raised to the Unions.  Despite the larger budget discussions, these issues will not deter A&R from seeking to engage the State in our own contract bargaining.  The current State budget incorporates raises of 2.5% for employees for July 2016 - June 2017.  Further, several "language" issues within our contract need to be addressed, and that can only be done via direct negotiations with the state.  Budget problems are universal, cyclical, and common and shall not derail our goal of negotiating our contract with the State.

September Advocate

The Advocate

September 2015

 

Thanks for reading the one page inaugural edition of The Advocate.  This is our “in-house” newsletter for WFEA members.  It will come to you on e-mail, but you’ll soon be able to access the content on our West Fargo Education Association Facebook page, our Twitter account, and our website.  So, keep up in whatever way is easiest for you. 

 

Instructional Conference 2015 – Two Cities in Two Days

 

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Upcoming West Fargo Public Schools Bond Referendum

Dear WFEA Members,

West Fargo is growing at an unprecedented rate. Our student enrollment is growing by leaps and bounds every year (500-600 students each year for the next decade), and we are facing some very severe restrictions on how we can house and educate the increasing number of students coming through our doors.

As you may already know, a referendum will go up for a public vote this Nov. 17, to approve a bond package that will address several identified needs within our schools, including:

At the elementary level:

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Judge Approves Rowland Layoff Lawsuit Settlement

The judge overseeing the Rowland Layoff case has approved the settlement.

More information to be posted.

Professional Development Seminar

Whole Foods: for a Healthier and More Energetic You is the topic of A&R's next Professional Development workshop.  In this workshop you will learn how a whole food diet can heal, transform, and energize your life.  You will not only gain knowledge about healthy eating but will also learn how to reduce stress in your life.  Enjoy the day among your Union brothers and sisters and learn how to treat yourself better.

When: November 2, 4, and 6 (Attend  1 day only)

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34th Annual Holiday Party

Join your Union brothers and sisters for good food, good spirit, and good company at A&R's 34th Annual Holiday Party.

  1. When: Friday, December 4th, 1:00 p.m.
  2. Where: Aqua Turf Club - Southington, CT
  3. Ticket Deadlines:
    • By mail - November 18th
    • Walk-Ins at A&R Office - November 24th 12:30 p.m.
    • SORRY NO CASH ACCEPTED via mail or walk-in

Info/Registration

We will again be collecting toys at the Annual Holiday Party.  The United Labor Agency will distribute the toys to union members who are unemployed or on strike.  See details on the registration form.

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