Methuen Education Association

CELEBRATION 2009 - May 21, 2009

RETIREES - Class of 2008

Diane Dandreta - MHS	Cheryl Herland - CGS	Marilyn McCarthy - CGS (August)
Clare Wood - CGS	Karen Everette - CGS	Ken Hoffman - Marsh
Renee Dole - Tenney	Jacquelyn Tropiano - Marsh	Paul Fiorentini - MHS
Joe Robillard - MHS	Gary Banks - MHS (November)	Louise Troia - MHS (October)
	Louise Henderson - MHS
Marion Trovato - Tenney	Marie Gauvin - DPT	Nancy Crowley - Marsh
Carolyn Griffin - Tenney	Nancy DeSantis - DPT	Tony Gugliuzza - Marsh

SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

CGS - Pelham Inn on June 12, 2008

MHS - Sweetheart Inn on June 12, 2008

Methuen Education Association

Unit A Negotiation Team 2007-2008

Ann DiBenedetto

David Fabrizio

Marianne Fischer

Lois Jacobs

Carol Lanham

Robyn Max

Maria McLaughlin

Deb Mousley

Cynthia Nugent

Karen Pringle

Beth Shevlin

Tracy Swiniarski

Our MTA Uniserv Rep from Lynnfield Office is Camille Visconti. She is our consultant for the MEA and for Unit A Negotiations

FYI

Do not assume that your Essential Leave Day has been granted until you see the copy of the application. In the event that you have not received the written approval in the Interoffice mail, call Dr. Jennifer Smith’s Office at X 301 for clarification.

INSURANCE PAGE
www.borislow.com

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STATE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES CONTACT INFORMATION

Senator Baddour - Steven.Baddour@senate.state.ma.us
Senator Tucker - Susan.Tucker@senate.state.ma.us

Representative Dean-Campbell - Rep.Linda.Dean-Campbell@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Lantigua - Rep.WilliamLantigua@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Torrisi - Rep.DavisTorrisi@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Stanley - Rep.HarriettStanley@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Costello - Rep.MichaelCostello@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Garry - Rep.ColleenGarry@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Dempsey - Rep.BrianDempsey@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Finegold - Rep.BarryFinegold@hou.state.ma.us
Representative Barbara L'Italien - Rep.BarbaraL'Italien@hou.state.ma.us

Important FYI’s

If you need to take any of your five sick days to care for a family member, you do NOT need to fill out ANY forms. However, when you call the substitute line, you must state your name, your building, the date of absence(s), reason for absence (to care for a family member), and if a substitute is needed.
In the event you have any concerns to present to the MEA, please see your building representatives first so they may follow fact finding procedures. The building representatives will bring your concerns to Danielle or me for attention. If there is an emergency or a serious issue that you feel needs immediate attention, please do NOT hesitate to notify either of us.

MEA office telephone number 978-681-9475 ext. 508

MTA Benefits

v Auto Insurance

v Homeowners Insurance

v Disability Insurance

v Life Insurance

v Dental Plan

v MTA Platinum Credit Card

v Auto Rental Discounts

v Hotel Discounts

v Travel Accident Insurance

v Tax Sheltered Annuities

v Free Insurance to All MTA Active Members

v $1 million Educators Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

v Income Tax Preparation

v Home Heating Oil Co-op

v Magic Kingdom Club

v NEA Magazine Services

v Hospital Income Protection

v Home Mortgage Program

v Long Term Care

v California & Florida Discounts

v MTA Discount Directory

v Travel Program

v MTA Services in Accordance with Current MTA Policies, Rules, and Bylaws

Read your contract and know your rights! Always ask for advice from your Faculty
Representatives. We are here to help and support all members in any way we can.

Know Your Weingarten Rights!

“If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative or officer be present at the meeting. Without representation, I choose not to answer any questions.” (See your MTA pocket calendar)

MEA Benefits

v 15 sick days

o Use up to 5 sick days per year for illness of a family member

v 3 Essential Leave days

o Request made 72 hours in advance whenever possible

o Should not be taken immediately before or after any regular vacation period or long weekend except in emergency situations

v Sick Leave Pool Accumulation to 182 days

v Sick Leave Pool

v Maternity leave

v Payroll deductions

v Health Insurance (City of Methuen-62%, Employee-38%

v Sick leave buy-back

v Longevity

v Seniority

v Job protection-“Just Cause”

v Children of Employees able to attend Methuen Public Schools without any cost to the teacher subject to conditions

v Professional, legal, funeral, and other leaves available

State Government References

Name

Gov. Mitt Romney

Rep. Linda Dean Campbell

Rep. Barbara L’Italien

Sen. Steven Baddour

Telephone

617-725-4000

617-722-2060

617-722-2080

617-722-1604

E-mail

goffice@state.ma.us

Rep.Linda.Dean-Campbell@hou.state.ma.us

SBaddour@senate.state.ma.us

Addresses

360 State House

33 State House

26 State House

520 State House

all in Boston, MA 02133

Main Telephone Number for State House- 617-727-2121

MEA Organization

MEA (Methuen Education Association)

NEA (National Education Association)

MTA (MA Teachers Association)

DOE (Department of Education)

MTRS (MA Teachers’ Retirement System)

Insurance Information Page

E-mail

www.methueneducation.com

www.nea.org

www.massteacher.org

www.doe.mass.edu

http://www.mass.gov/mtrs/
www.borislow.com

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Important Liability Information!!

Question: Am I liable if a child accidentally gets hurt?

Answer: In Massachusetts, teachers, as public employees, generally will not be held liable if a student is accidentally injured during school activities. The key words are “during school activities.” Make sure that ANY activity-- whether on school grounds or not--has been cleared with your supervisor or principal. Teachers could be personally liable for “gross negligence” or reckless or intentional conduct that causes injuries at school, but fortunately these are rare cases.