Board of Directors
	 	                    	13 August 2014

									MINUTES
 
I.  Welcome and call to order
Members present:  Kathy Castle, Kathy Heikkinen, Sarah Madson, Jane Besch, Jane Mursewick, Audrey Leaver, Cyndee Fralick, Judi Arman, Joyce Juenger, Jackie Jagielski, Missy Ross, Graciela Albavera, Jeff Schultz
Other Attendees:
UniServ Directors: Jack Janezic, Joyce Houston
Region 24 Vice-Chair: Doreen Roberts

II. RA Agenda
The agenda for the RA on August 20th was reviewed and suggestions taken from the Board for additions and changes.  Much discussion was had on the grassroots activism that is vital for this year.  NEA Member Benefits has been invited to attend the RA.  

III. Section Updates
TA vote will take place on Friday, August 15th.  Some sites are without head reps and plans were made to cover the vote at those sites.  
The new contract is not in place, so voting on representatives to new committees is not appropriate at this point.
Some issues have come up district wide from downtown.  Kathy Castle has addressed those issues that she is aware of. 
The contractual calendar was reviewed.  Kathy Heikkinen is taking any additions or corrections to the document.
Engage New York is a new curriculum that was given to Elementary.  There is some confusion whether this is a directive from the district or just supplemental materials.

IV. September RA
Section Apportionment:  The section makeup is being worked on and will be voted on by the Board before the September RA.
ETA PD:  Professional development will be offered by ETA in various ways this year.  Final details are still being worked out.
Budget:  The budget is being finalized right now.  The ETA board will be voting on this later.

Adjournment

			Respectfully submitted,
			Sarah R. Madson
			Secretary