RHTA Meeting Minutes Date: Feb. 28th, 2018
Location: Griswold Middle School Time: 3:45 to 5:00
- Presidents’ report: Michelle Bartha and Lori Cebelius reported briefly on
- One book, One Community
- Our elementary schools celebrate their annual One Book, One Communityin March Their goal with the One Book, One Community program is to promote the benefits and joy of reading through a community experience.
- Janus v AFSCME
| Ø A court case that aims to weaken teachers’ ability to collectively bargain for fair salaries, benefits, and working conditions. Janus vs. AFSCME, which will be decided in the coming months, is nearly identical to the Friedrich’s case that teachers faced in 2016, said CEA Executive Director Donald Williams.
Ø Janus would do away with fair share fees, allowing those who do not pay dues to still benefit from the union’s efforts, all in an attempt to weaken unions and mute teachers’ collective voice. |
- Lori and Michelle would like to stress an important reminder about duties as teachers:
“It is not our job to supervise or evaluate our colleagues and therefore no one should be assuming this role in any way or at any time. When we talk to a supervisor that is not directly our own, is important to remember that we are not in a position to judge our peers and to do so jeopardizes our professional ethics and responsibilities”
Your responsibility…..
| Domain 4d: Participating in the Professional Community (Charlotte Danielson)
Ø Schools are, first of all, environments to promote the learning of students. But in promoting student learning, teachers must work with their colleagues….Schools are, in other words, professional organizations for teachers with their full potential realized only when teachers regard themselves as members of a professional community. This community is characterized by mutual support and respect…..
Ø Elements include: o Relationships with colleagues: Teacher maintains professional collegial relationships that encourage sharing, planning, and working together toward improved instructional skill and student success.
o Teachers contribute to and participate in a learning community that supports and respects it members’ efforts to improve practice. |
- Committee News: No new business
- Treasure’s report: Update on budget was given
- Grievance Report: No active grievances
- Membership: Spring update will be done by May 15
- New business: No new business
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- RHTA meets last Wednesday of the month in the GMS Media Center at 3:45PM
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