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AEA annual Meeting 2011-2012

AEA annual Meeting 2011-2012. Agenda. Call to Order Opening Remarks New Officers and BOD Members for 2012-2013 Committee Reports: Member Requests, Budget, Sick Bank, Superintendent ’ s Advisory Committee, LPAT Political Action, Grievance Committee, Negotiation Update

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AEA annual Meeting 2011-2012

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  1. AEA annual Meeting2011-2012

  2. Agenda • Call to Order • Opening Remarks • New Officers and BOD Members for 2012-2013 • Committee Reports: Member Requests, Budget, Sick Bank, Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, LPAT Political Action, Grievance Committee, Negotiation Update • STAND Ballot Initiative Update • New ELL Certification Regulations • Move to Adjourn • New Educator Evaluation System

  3. 2011-2012 Executive Officers President – Ron Colosi 1st Vice President – Siobhan Foley 2n Vice President – Linda Hanson Treasurer – Amy Duke Secretary – Val Sarazen

  4. New Officers for 2012-2013 President: Linda Hanson 1st Vice President: Siobhan Foley 2nd Vice President: vacant Treasurer: Amy Duke Secretary: Val Sarazen Webmaster: Rebecca Bell Immediate Past President: Ron Colosi

  5. Proposed Interim Change 2012-2013 • Eliminate 2nd Vice President position for one year • Reallocate $3,060 stipend to the following: • MTA Summer Conference Payments • Restore Reductions from 2011-2012 Line Items: Refreshments for meetings, MTA Convention lunch, Office expenses, etc… • New items as approved by BOD and membership

  6. 2011-2012 Board of DirectorsTwo Year Term Pre School: Ann LeBlanc Bishop: Annette Brubaker & Liz Higgins Brackett: Diane Vergnani Dallin: Rotates among teachers monthly Hardy: Marsha Mann Peirce: Evelyn DeRosa Stratton: Ellen Mendes Thompson: Kate Sweeney OMS (3): Linda Tomilson, Judy Packer AHS (3): John Bookston

  7. 2012-2013 BOD Pre School: Ann LeBlanc Bishop: Annette Brubaker & Liz Higgins Brackett: Diane Vergnani Dallin: Hardy: Peirce: Stratton: Ellen Mendes Thompson: Lynne Dichter & Nicole Melnik OMS (3): Linda Tomilson, Judy Packer AHS (3):

  8. Have you taken your turn? The following slides attempt to reconstruct past BOD membership, please excuse any errors.

  9. BISHOP • 2012/13 Annette Brubaker, Liz Higgins • 2011/12 Annette Brubaker, Liz Higgins • 2010/11 Rebecca Bell, Linda Hanson • 2009/10 Rebecca Bell, Linda Hanson • 2008/09 Janet Welby • 2007/08Janet Welby • 2006/07 Janet Welby THANKS!

  10. Brackett • 2012/13 Dianne Vergnani • 2011/12 Dianne Vergnani • 2010/11 Tammy O’Connor • 2009/10 Tammy O’Connor • 2008/09 Nicole Schultz • 2007/08 Nicole Schultz • THANKS!

  11. Dallin • 2012/13 YOUR NAME HERE!!! • 2011/12 rotates each month • 2010/11 Amy VillandryCarta • 2009/10 Amy VillandryCarta • 2008/09 Amy VillandryCarta • 2007/08 Amy VillandryCarta • 2006/07 Marie Chase THANKS!

  12. Hardy • 2012/13 YOUR NAME HERE!!! • 2011/12 Marsha Mann • 2010/11 Marsha Mann • 2009/10 Ann deCifuentes • 2008/09 Laura McGowan • 2007/08 Marilyn Sullivan/Maggie Trivino • 2006/07 Maggie Trivino THANKS!

  13. PEIRCE • 2012/13 YOUR NAME HERE!! • 2011/12 Evelyn DeRosa • 2010/11 Evelyn DeRosa • 2009/10 Jessica Karwowski • 2008/09 Jessica Karwowski • 2007/08 Carol MacDonald • 2006/07 Eva Kennedy THANKS! 

  14. STRATTON • 2012/13 YOUR NAME HERE!! • 2011/12 Ellen Mendes • 2010/11 Ellen Mendes & Peter Rufo • 2009/10 Nancy Kelly • 2008/09 Nancy Kelly • 2007/08 ? • 2006/07 Julie Corbett THANKS!

  15. Thompson • 2012/13 Lynne Dichter & Nicole Melnik • 2011/12 Kate Sweeney • 2010/11 Siobhan Foley/ Kate Sweeney • 2009/10 Laura Dominguez/ Christina McGorty • 2008/09 Christina McGorty • 2007/08 Emily Ruggles Clark/Adrienne Shrekgast Frost • 2006/07 Adrienne Shrekgast Frost/Emily Ruggles THANKS!

  16. Ottoson 2012/13 • 1. Judy Packer • 2.Linda Tomilson • 3. 2011/12 • 1. Judy Packer • 2. Linda Tomilson • 3. 2010/11 • 1. Jane Chertoff • 2. NellaLaRosa-Waters 3. 2009/10 • 1. Jane Chertoff • 2. Amy Duke • 3. NellaLaRosa-Waters 2008/09 • 1. Amy Duke • 2. Pat Hassett • 3. NellaLaRosa-Waters 2007/08 • 1.Amy Duke • 2.Pat Hassett • 3.Todd Sundstrom 2006/07 • 1.Anna Colozzo • 2.Pat Hassett • 3.Todd Sundstrom

  17. AHS 2012/13 • 1. • 2. • 3. 2011/12 • 1. John Bookston • 2. • 3. 2010/11 • 1. John Bookston • 2. • 3. 2009/10 • 1. John Bookston • 2. David Moore • 3. 2008/09 • 1. John Bookston • 2. Bill McCarthy & Nancy Ortwein • 3. David Moore 2007/2008 • 1.John Bookston • 2. • 3. 2006/07 • 1.John Bookston • 2. • 3.

  18. By Unanimous Vote, New AHS Board of Director Representative:

  19. Please Step Up! Commitment Involves: • Monthly meetings on 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:15 – 5:00 • Regular communication of AEA priorities and updates to colleagues in your building by e-mail or in person after faculty meetings • Two way communication with AEA Executive Board around important matters that come up in your building Benefits: • Local dues reimbursed with 75% participation in meetings ($124) • Hearing about issues that affect members across the district • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference! • New friends and good times!

  20. Member Requests 2011-2012

  21. Budget Two Year ComparisonHighlights

  22. Sick Bank Committee Chair: Linda Hanson Members: Jeanne Wall, Juli Keyes, Ron Colosi • 3 Sick Bank grants requested • 3 Approved • Approximately 400 days in bank at end of year

  23. Sick Bank Criteria “Sick Leave Bank established in September 1972, for use by eligible members of the professional staff covered by this Agreement who have exhausted their own sick leave and who have a serious illness…” Criteria applied for eligibility determination • Adequate medical evidence of serious illness • Prior utilization of all eligible sick leave • Length of service in the Arlington Public Schools • Propriety of use of previous sick leave

  24. Superintendent’s Advisory Committee Chair: Linda Hanson Members: Nancy Knopf, Carolyn Shediac, Anita Cristina Calcaterra, Janet Maguire, Jen Crafts, Jason Levy, Nigel Kraus, Kristin Arabasz, Peggy Regan, Ann DiCifuentes, Mary Cummings Topics Covered: Parent Conferences, Report Cards and Power School, Professional Development, Special Education*, Communication* *May 31 – final meeting

  25. LPAT – MTA Political Action Chair: Mary Cummings PAL: Nigel Kraus • STAND Ballot Initiative Update • Mitchell Chester Meeting • State Education Budget • Other Items

  26. STAND Update • MTA made a very strong case to overturn the STAND petition on Mass. Constitutional grounds, but betting on a favorable judicial decision carries a very high risk, considering what we would give up if we lose • Based on the MTA’s own polling, if the STAND ballot were put to a vote, odds are overwhelmingly in favor of it passing • Would cost millions of dollars and a huge expenditure of energy; likelihood of success poor

  27. “Legislative Alternative” • Meanwhile, Legislative leadership suggested MTA talk directly to STAND to “work something out” • Legislature doesn’t want the STAND petition on the ballot either, but they sense the overwhelming support it has, and are not willing to take a “stand” on it • Deadline for “Legislative Alternative” late June to early July in order to allow time for Legislature to debate and vote on it before summer recess • After July 3, even STAND will not be able to remove the initiative from the ballot

  28. STAND Debate at MTA Convention MTA Annual Convention voted 340-230 to allow MTA Executive Board to continue talks with STAND to work out a compromise to remove STAND initiative from the ballot and replace it with a a “Legislative Alternative” In early talks with MTA, STAND has agreed to: • Eliminate 29/31 provisions (have agreed to retain PTS status) • No provisions in effect for 5 years to allow new Educator Evaluation System time to take effect STAND has not been willing to give up on: • Performance evaluation taking precedence over seniority for lay offs and involuntary transfers

  29. Reality MTA vote shows that thoughtful people don’t agree on best course of action. New Educator Evaluation System makes some of these changes anyway. Currently, local contracts vary quite a bit around criteria and procedures for lay offs and transfers. It’s complicated, and we can’t afford to lose.

  30. Grievance Update Chair: Siobhan Foley Members: Abbi Holt, David Moore, Janet Welby, Patti Toohig, Linda Tomilson, Ron Colosi Grievance Procedure Level 1: Teacher discussed grievance with the principal, AEA may be present, resolution shall not be inconsistent with terms of collective bargaining Level 2: If grievance not settled after three school days, Association presents case in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee within five school days

  31. Grievance Procedure continued Level 3: After ten school days following presentation in writing, Association may refer the grievance in writing to the Chairman of the School Committee within five school days Level 4: After fifteen school days, the Association may submit the matter to arbitration by giving notice to the Committee within 15 days of the Committee response or expiration of the period for such response, whichever comes first Goal: Solve the grievance satisfactorily at the lowest level

  32. Negotiation Update Chair: Siobhan Foley Members: Ron Colosi, Kate Sweeney, Val Sarazen, Linda Hanson #1 for both sides – Compensation! School Committee/Administration • 21 vs. 26 Week Pay Cycle • School Calendar • Job Share Language • Teacher Evaluation Committee • Grievance Procedure AEA • K-12 Art Seniority List • Stipends: clean up, equity, pay increase, transparency, descriptions • Allowing Teachers to Bring Children to APS Schools • Clarify Course Reimbursement Amount • Special Education Workload/Caseload • Parent Conferences • Moving Classrooms Payment

  33. New Educator Evaluation System Joint Committee to be Formed to bargain the sections of the new system that are subjects of bargaining Help to educate members about new system Need to recruit teachers to sit on this committee Committee will work throughout 2012-2013, possibly 1-2 days in the summer If interested, contact Linda

  34. New ELL Regulations RETELL:Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners Affects all core academic teachers: Early Childhood, elementary teachers, teachers of students with moderate and severe disabilities, English, reading language arts, mathematics, science, civics and government, economics, history, and geography Purpose: to increase academic achievement and close the proficiency gap between ELL’s and native English speaking peers – the largest and most persistent gap in proficiency among all student subgroups (resulted from federal civil rights case) ELL’s are the fastest growing population in the state: from 50,000 in 2003 to 72,000 in 2011

  35. New ELL Regulations • DESE piloting a model course that will be available next fall • New course will consist of online and face-to-face blend of instruction that will cover: Socio-emotion/Socio-cultural considerations Second Language Acquisition/English Language Development Sheltering Content in the Teaching of Academic Language • Four year time table to meet new requirements: 2012-2016 organized from highest to lowest incidence of ELL population • ELL Category Trainings replaced by a new course of study built upon the latest research and practices for SEI instruction.

  36. New ELL Regulations continued • Once attained, you do not need to renew the SEI Endorsement • PDP requirement changes: after 7/1/14, need to earn at least 15 PDP’s in ESL/SEI; 15 PDP’s in SpEd, 90 PDP’s in content area • Teachers who have taken Category Trainings #1,2, and 4 by August 2012 will meet these requirements • “Gap” details available in the future

  37. Contract Ratification Vote: Monday, 6/18! Mark your calendars! Please come and hear the details of our next three year contract on Monday, June 18 at 3:00 in the AHS Auditorium. Vote on 2012-2013 AEA Budget Vote on a small Bylaw change concerning Immediate Past President stipend – 75%

  38. Mitchell Chester – Lexington High School • Get in your cars and come to the Lexington High School Science Auditorium to meet Massachusetts Education Commissioner! • Time for questions and comments on the new Educator Evaluation system and the new ELL regulations. • 5:30 – 7:30 PM

  39. Move to Adjourn Anyone interested in the New Educator Evaluation presentation can stay.

  40. New Educator Evaluation System Why? • State and federal policy makers and many educators believe the current system is flawed, resulting in inadequate evaluations in some districts. • Evaluations superficial (based on single observation) • Not completed according to schedule • Not effective in helping teachers learn and improve • Poor evaluations can impede professional growth and in turn adversely affect student learning.

  41. Q. When does it take effect? • Arlington must implement an Educator Evaluation System that conforms with the newly adopted state regulations in 2013-2014 school year. Q. How would students benefit? • Educators who are evaluated properly and provided with meaningful feedback and support become better teachers and administrators. • Improving the evaluation system should never be a substitute for society addressing the most significant cause of poor student performance: poverty.

  42. How Does it Work? Teachers are evaluated using four standards. Two mandatory standards: #1 Curriculum Planning and Assessment - Curriculum and Planning Indicator - Assessment Indicator - Analysis Indicator #2 Teaching All Students - Instruction Indicator - Cultural Proficiency Indicator - Learning Environment Indicator - Expectations Indicator

  43. Two Additional Standards: #3 Family and Community Engagement - Engagement Indicator - Collaboration Indicator - Communication Indicator #4 Professional Culture - Reflection Indicator - Decision-making Indicator - Professional Growth Indicator - Shared Responsibility Indicator - Collaboration Indicator - Professional Responsibilities Indicator

  44. 4 Performance Ratings • Exemplary: consistently and significantly exceeds proficiency • Proficient: demonstrates competence • Needs Improvement: demonstrates lack of proficiency • Unsatisfactory: demonstrates lack of competence Notes: 1)These are non-negotiable. An educator shall be placed on an Education Plan based on his/her overall rating. 2) Proficient is the goal for most. 3) Must be rated proficient or above on both Standards #1 and #2

  45. Evaluator’s Observations Unannounced Observations • These appear in the regulations and may be in the form of partial or full-period classroom visitations, instructional rounds, or walkthroughs. • Unannounced observations will take place. • Procedures and protocols specific to unannounced observations can and should be negotiated.

  46. Announced Observations • Procedures and forms to be used will be bargained as we have always done. • Procedural language that we have now may be used in some cases. • Ex.: time frames, number of announced observations, timeline to receive feedback, minimum duration of said observations, etc…

  47. Educator Work Products Categories of Evidence

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