Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, December 7, 2005
St. Michael CHS, Kemptville

Meeting was convened at 5:13 pm by Ann McGahey, Unit President.

Prayer and Pledge

P.Camacho/G.Soares That the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED

J.Roy/K.Alguire That the minutes of the June 7, 2005 General/Ratification Meeting be approved. CARRIED

Business Arising
- none

Local/Provincial Update (provided by A.McGahey)
- see attached
- some discussion ensued

Local PD Fund Update (provided by B. Dobrowolski)
- 28 teachers, so far this year, have received PD funds of up to $200. each
- $1,200/month is budgeted for PD funds
- the web site, www.easternoecta.ca, has the forms, policies and deadlines for PD applications

Unit Newsletters

• proposal to produce two this year; submissions & help solicited by Barb
• request for information from teachers for both personal and professional articles

Treasurer’s Report (provided by D. Power)
- presented Auditor’s report and proposed budget for 2005-2006

J.Roy/S.Winkiewicz - That the budget be based on a membership of 806 FTE members and fees generated for 149
occasional teachers. enbloc
That the Unit approve a balanced budget. CARRIED

D.Power/J.Tait - That the report of the Auditor be approved as
presented. CARRIED

D.Power/K/Alguire - That the draft budget be approved as presented. CARRIED

Occasional Teacher’s Report (B. Carroll, OT Local VP)

• S. Kirby sends regrets;
• B. Carroll indicated that information booklets are being worked on to help OT’s entering the school

Committee Reports

• Volleyball Tournament was well attended; thanks to Kevin Hogan and his committee for their organization of the event
• Curling Bonspiel planned for Feb.4.06, Smiths Falls
• Retirement Dinners:
  Friday, June 16, 2006 – Smiths Falls
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006 – Cornwall

New Business

• letter from CUPE re: support given to CUPE members in our schools and current state of negotiations

Next Meeting

• Executive Meeting – December 13, 2005, 1:15 pm

Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.