OPENING & APPROVALS
Mike Sill opened the meeting; no open mic speakers
Minutes from October 5th approved
ACTION ITEMS
George Geist: Requested if its possible to compile DACA-related leave counts
George Giest: Consult Disaster Relief Fund trustees re: DACA member aid
Tracy Ivanic: Connect with Rashad re: student loan forgiveness options for parents
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Michael Mulgrew
Parent conference (Manhattan) successful; Servia & Cynthia commended
Strides March: excellent turnout this past weekend; many schools have personalized banners. SI, Bronx and Brooklyn Strides on 10/25
MTSS System: Union critical of DOE-created system; ineffective & counterproductive; will continue advocacy
Election Day: Instructional day this year;
DISTRICT REPORTS
Camille Eady (at-large): Successful tenure town hall (District 16) – 126 probationary teachers; facilitators: Miriam Quiles & Thomas Pasquarella
Tracy Ivanic (PS153, D24): Queens UFT Wellness Series – first crocheting workshop (100+ attendees); ongoing workshops requested
Janella Hinds (Vice President Academic High Schools): Tomorrow – “Labor’s Path to Universal Child Care” convening; Tammy Miller & President Mulgrew participating
Rich Mantell (Middle School Vice President): Dec 2 – Tikkun Olam awards dinner ($110); speakers: Mark Levine & Melinda Pearson; Thanksgiving drive ongoing ($ donations can be made as well)
Servia Silva (at-large, Manhattan Borough Representative): Oct 17 parent conference (Chancellor keynote); Breast cancer walks (Manhattan/Queens/Long Island); District 75 Power Chapter leading team (past $6,000 raised)
Emily James (High Schools): Contract campaign training tomorrow (final session); Oct 29 teach-in; Contract survey Nov 2-10
Nancy Aromando (at-large, District 15 Representative): D14 tenure celebration (126 attendees, 65 tenure recipients); D15 meet & greet (100+ members); D15 tenure workshop tomorrow
Sean Ramos (at-large, District 31 Representative): D31 chapter leader meeting – Victoria Lee discussed trustee fiduciary roles
Zakiyyah Rock (Elementary): African Heritage Committee at Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant House Tours (18 members); first meeting tomorrow at 4pm
Brian Moyer (PS182, D28/29): Spooktacular at BJ’s Brewhouse (nearly 100 participants); John Kamps & Anthony Barnes attended
Brad Alter (at-large): Class size reduction / 30% focus – inventory going out to schools Friday to identify barriers to compliance (space/personnel)
Angelina Gonzalez (at-large, District 11 Representative): AFT Latino Caucus Domino event – well-attended; crowned domino queen/king
Carl Cambria (at-large): Next Negotiating Committee meeting Oct 28 (in-person); survey rolls out Nov 2
Raul Garcia ( Social Workers & Psychologists Functional Chapter Leader): Clinician of the Year Award – 3,800+ social workers/psychologists in DOE; January event (400 in-person, 1,000+ online)
James Vasquez (Queens High Schools Representative): D29/Queens High Schools mixer (paras, delegates, chapter leaders); another Nov 4 in Western Queens; Priscilla Castro speaking to para reps; D24 mixer Friday; praised Theodora (Long Island City HS) for new member welcoming events
LEGISLATIVE REPORT (Vanecia Wilson)
Oct 24: Last day to register to vote
Oct 24 – Nov 1: Early voting period
Election Day: Members do NOT get off early for voting
Days of action: Zakkiyya Rock (Bronx/Kate Connolly); Stuart Kaplan (Staten Island/Charles Fall & Matt Mobilia); Greg Monte (Brooklyn/Chris McCray); upcoming – Queens for Tom Suozzi
ACTION ITEM
Email Election Day remote guidance to chapter leaders/DRs; include legal name-drop if applicable
CLOSING
Next meeting: November 9th
Motion to adjourn approved; meeting adjourned