UTL Executive Board Meeting Memorandum (Posted on November 25th, 2024)

Meeting Date ~ October 16, 2024


Attendance:  Paul Georges, Pina Maggio, Mickie Dumont, Susan Uvanni, Michelle Rhoads, Mary Ann Dyson, Rose Bergeron, Diane MacLean, Kevin Freeman

Absent:  Michael Sheehan

Topics:

  • Unfair labor practice against the School Department - Unilateral decision by the School Department to change salary deductions from 52 weeks to 42 weeks:  The Department of Labor (DOL) has found probable cause.  Hearing has been scheduled for October 5, 2025.  Payroll deductions must continue as they have been until the hearing and a final determination has been made.

  • Duties/responsibilities of Director of Operations position vacated by Mickie Dumont to be absorbed by Executive Vice President Pina Maggio.

  • WCAP Radio: Discussion regarding continuation of the “Teacher Voice-Labor Matters” Radio Show due to malfunctioning of production equipment.  Will revisit in November.

  • Brunch for Retirees to be held on October 17th at Lenzi’s.

  • Elementary:  2nd grade computers were broken and without chargers.  Told chargers ordered; 1,000 new computers ordered.

  • Middle School:  Lost computers, not replaced; violation of IEP for those needing specific software.  No keyfobs to building for staff.  Parking is difficult.

  • Cafe workers:  UTL conducting survey; need to resolve ongoing issues

  • Membership:  Continuing updating by Lisa Rowsell, Membership Chair

  • Treasurer’s report:  President, Executive Vice President, Treasurer reviewed calculation of stipends.  Moving forward, calculations will be based upon UTL By-Laws.

    • Motion by Michelle and Seconded by Susan (Kevin abstaining) passed:  To make monetary adjustments to compensate E-Board officers and chairpersons as well as committee chairpersons to be in compliance with the UTL bylaws for fiscal year 2024.  

    • Motion by Mary Ann and Seconded by Rose (Kevin abstaining) passed:  To make

monetary adjustments to compensate E-Board offices and chairpersons, as well as committee chairpersons to be in compliance with the UTL bylaws for fiscal year 2025.

  • Retirees will assist in placing UTL Stickers on books to be distributed to second graders. 


Important Dates:

  1. School Committee:   1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 

  2. Building Rep Meetings:  2nd Tuesday of each month

  3. EDC:  2nd Monday of each month

  4. UTL E-Board:  3rd Wednesday of each month