REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

		             	27 September 2017

MINUTES
 
Welcome and Call to Order
The following schools and departments signed in:
Abbot, Bartlett Elementary, Bartlett H.S., Canton, Centennial, Century Oaks, Clinton, Coleman, Creekside, DREAM Academy, Eastview, Elementary Art, Elementary Music, Elementary PE, Elgin H.S., Ellis, Fox Meadow, Garfield, Glenbrook, Hanover Countryside, Harriet Gifford, Hawk Hallow, Health Services, Heritage, Highland,  Hillcrest, Hilltop, Horizon, Huff, Illinois Park, Independence, Kenyon Woods, Kimball, Larkin H.S., Larsen, Laurel Hill, Liberty, Lincoln, Lord’s Park, McKinley, Nature Ridge, Oakhill, O’Neal, Ontarioville, Otter Creek, Parkwood, Prarieview, Psychologists, Ridge Circle, Social Workers, South Elgin H.S., Speech and Langauge, Spring Trail, Streamwood H.S, Sycamore Trails, Teacher Leaders, Tefft, Timber Trails, Wayne, and Willard.

I. Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.

II. Approval of the Minutes
Minutes from the August 23rd, 2017 RA were accepted with no corrections.

III. Insurance Update
Beth Berg, from district office, shared some information about the open enrollment period.  She went through the changes to the program and highlighted brand new benefits.  The PPO plan has some significant changes, members are encouraged to use the ALEX tool to see what plan is the best fit for them.  Open enrolment starts Oct 30th to Nov 10th.

IV. Training
New teachers met with the section directors to reflect on the year so far.
Reps attended training by Audrey Leaver and Rich Johnson about School Department Committee.  Contract language was reviewed and examples of SD committee agendas were shared.  

V. Issues
GCN Trainings are mandatory and they must be completed.  Time can be set aside at a DCD or staff meeting.  
Members who feel discriminated against by admin can make a complaint directly to HR.

VI. Leadership Reports
a)	Region 24:
a.	Region update:  Doreen Roberts presented information about the region budget, elections, school funding, ESSA, and professional development.
b)	Officers:
a.	Bargaining Team:  The proposed bargaining team was presented to the RA.  Susan Collins moved and Katie Sternal seconded to approve the proposed bargaining team.  Discussion followed and the question was called.  The RA voted and the motion passed.
b.	10 minute meeting – talking points: Bargaining Team, SD Committee Training, Those Who Excel, and Insurance. 
c.	Apportionment:  Richard presented the apportionment.  Sandy Citron moved and Gary Lorber seconded to approve the apportionment.  Discussion followed and the question was called.  The RA voted and the motion passed.
d.	17-18 ETA Budget:  Richard presented the ETA Budget.  Scott Sternal moved and Jackie Jagielski seconded to approve the budget as presented.  Discussion followed and the question was called.  The RA voted and the motion passed.
e.	TWE:  Blackhawks tickets are for sale.  Tickets for the December 8th game will go on sale on October 3rd from 3-5 pm at the ETA office.  TWE will be April 24th at Larking High School.  Tentative date for bowling is April 12th.

Adjournment 6:40 pm

			Respectfully submitted,
			Sarah R. Madson
			Secretary