SEA Meeting

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Shepherd Auditorium

I. Call to order at 10:05 a.m. Jo Ann passed around a sign in sheet this time so youcan see who is there and heard the presentation. They may be able to help you get

your questions answered. Members present: Jay Gross, Dabney Doosenbury, JulieSickles, Linda Barrand, Emily Blahnik, Tracie Nelson, Amy Wawersik, KerrieBendele, Laurie Potie, Brian Ross, Tom Creguer, Karen Holton, Susan Finch, Robin

Sargent, Karen Butler, Linda Berry, Erica Nartker, Kyle Farlie, Amy Martin, JenniferHaag, Annette Sponseller, Mandy Cahoon, Nathan Ferency, Laurie Goodspeed, DebMcLaughlin, Jill Chaney, Julie Prout, Kristi Bush, Mandy Moeggenborg, Jeanine

Bellinger, Allyson Klak, Amanda Brand, Tracy Draves, Peggy Dickman, MaryDoepker, Pam Brock, Martin Brock, Cheryl Jerry, Gail Turnwald, Cheryl Bailey,

Michelle Gimmey

A. TA Handouts were available.B. Discussion began with fund equity. Jay has power point information.

C. We were updated on resignation of Kevin Kolb and new hire.

II. Deficit spending

A. Projected deficit spending for 2013-14 year (with no changes to last year'scontract) - $646, 091

B. Audit will be done in October to give more correct numberC. To completely erase deficit spending this year would require a %.72%

reduction in salary across ALL employees

III. Proposed changes in contract. - Reminder this is just a financial and benefitnegotiation.

A. Salary schedule in the packetB. Longevity payment will receive 50% of that payment for 2013-14.

C. Insurance discussion. - FYI Kevin fired Doug Janes. Same insurance, butnew representative promised she will pick up the phone and answer

your questions and help guide you. Be sure to see section in TA handout onforced insurance for spouses.

D. We need to know your intentions by September 1st. Union is putting togethera form.

IV. Discussed Performance Based Funding - See TA Handout

 

V. Discussed Buy-Outs - See TA Handout

You must meet the following criteria:1. At least 10 members must elect this option2. Must notify Board of intent to retire by April 1, 2014

3. Retirement must be effective as of June 30, 20144. Must retire from MPSERS5. Must have at least 15 years at Shepherd Public Schools

VI. Sub pay

A. Members who sub for a fellow member will receive $30 per clock hour.B. We are not going to get comp time.

C. Saying no to sub. - You do not have to sub. Your prep time is to prepare forclasses.

VII. Discussed deduct days. Jay is looking into letter placed in files when we take them.

VIII. Discussed days - See TA Handout

IX. Faculty council. See TA Handout

X. Voting window for the TA.

A. Voting window for the TA will be from Tuesday, August 13 at 12:00 p.m.through Sunday, August 18, at 12:00 p.m.

B. Voting will be done online.C. If the Association ratifies the proposed changes, the Board will vote to ratify at

their August meeting on August 20, 2013.D. If we vote this down, Jay and Dabney will pull us back together because they

need to know what we want.

XI. Open discussion/questions

XII. Meeting adjourned at 11:49 a.m.