Chapter 48, awarded President's Award

Congratulations to Andres Bocaletti son of member Rossell Bocaletti and Nikkal Gregg daughter of member Nadine Gregg.

At the general meeting on June 22, 2011, the new board was introduced to the membership.

President- Karen Pilecki

Vice President- Yvonne Macklin

Treasurer- VACANT

Secretary- Sara Breedlove

Baltimore County public health nurses voted to protect jobs with county by a 97% vote.  Yesterday, June 30, 2011, the county nurses let their voices be heard and assured NO furloughs or layoffs for three more years.  In these times of tough economic situations, the members decided it was important to perserve the benefits that have been perviously negotiated and voted to extend the present agreement with the county administration.  Thereby assuring that ALL longevity and steps will be honored and guaranteed.

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Mike Fargey, President

Adriana Contelmo, Vice-President

Cathy Stewart, Treasury

Glenis Vaquez, Recording Secretary

Colleen Amador, Corresponding Secretary

Deepa Ramchandani, Floor Representative

Lewis Feldman, Floor Representative

Diane Gaydos, Floor Representative

Katie Traflet, Floor Representative

Congratulations colleagues! Our contract has been ratified by the Guttenberg Board of Ed. Once the contract has been duly executed by both parties, a signed copy will be posted on the website and reproduced for all unit members.



There may be some confusion regarding a couple of issues. The first issue is the 2011-2012 school calendar which was emailed to us. The calendar will have to be revised to accommodate the new professional development schedule.



The second issue deals with the open enrollment period for enrolling or waiving health benefits. Please note that will take place in October.



The last issue that might be generating some confusion deals with the $15,000 limit on terminal leave pay. This provision which was changed through legislation only affects (and limits the maximum amount of the benefit) unit members who commenced employment after January 1, 2010.



Please note that in the beginning of the school year we will schedule a membership meeting where a representative from Horizon will be present to inform us what our options are concerning the new health savings account benefit and how it works. That meeting date will be posted on the GFT website and e-mailed in the school to all unit members.



Enjoy the summer,


Mike Fargey

GFT President

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Minutes from the May Executive meeting.

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