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Tue14Jan20143:45 pmRumney Marsh Academy
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
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Wed15Jan20144:00 pmReading High School
The MTA staff from the Lynnfield field office will be presenting this follow-up to the November Grievance I training. Grievance I is not a requirement; any member is welcome to attend. The RTA has only rarely had grievances pass beyond the informal level, but having a trained grievance committee apart from the executive board would be a valuable improvement to local capacity.
January 16, 2014 - 4:00 to 7:00 - Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road - Distance Learning Center, 4th Floor - Reading, MA 01867
For the member who knows the basics (from either taking Grievance 1 or past experience) and is ready take the next step and become an advocate. Participants will leave this session with a deeper understanding of more complex skills associated with contract maintenance as well as when it is appropriate to utilize self-help methods for resolving issues that fall inside or outside of the contract. Topics covered in this advanced training include how to write grievances and present them to administrators and the basics of issue organizing. We will practice these skills with facts derived from actual cases and provide feedback to improve your skills.
Additional training dates are available through other field offices. The full list can be viewed on the registration page: http://www.cvent.com/events/mta-grievance-training-part-i-and-part-ii/event-summary-fbfec136a3d44456be29fe6e4728da5e.aspx Note that the Saturday sessions in Holyoke and Auburn include Grievance I training as well.
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Thu06Feb20143:30 pmRHS Commons
RTA volunteers helping to generate District Determined Measures will meet in subject & level groups to plan their assessments. Contact Dr. Kelly if you are interested in joining the effort!
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Tue11Feb20143:45 pmRumney Marsh Library
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
Rumney Marsh Academy - Library on Third Floor
140 American Legion Hwy - Revere, MA 02151
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Thu13Feb20144:00 pmReading High School
Building Rep/Steward Training Part 2 This advanced-level training will allow building reps and other newly identified activists to “specialize” and hone their communication and advocacy skills in expanded areas of members’ interests: e.g., contract maintenance, professional development, social activities, political action, health and safety, policy development, social justice and community involvement etc. Our goal is to have members in each building who will be equipped to more completely organize and engage, as well as advocate for our members in several areas.
Register online through cvent.
Thursday February 13, 2014 - 4:00 to 7:00 - Reading Memorial High School
Distance Learning Center, 4th Floor - 62 Oakland Road - Reading, MA 01867
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Tue25Feb20144:15 pmSBA/Whalen Library
RTA has arranged for the Massachusetts Teachers Association to provide two concurrent workshops on Educator Licensure and Professional License Renewal on site in Revere.
Both workshops will be held in the West Revere Complex Library on Tuesday February 25 at 4:15 pm.
Professional License Renewal
This workshop explains the regulatory requirements covering professional license renewal (formerly recertification). The presenter explains the requirements for relicensure for those who hold a Professional License. The presenter will explain how the educator documents his/her professional learning to renew all professional licenses held.
Educator Licensure
This workshop explains the regulatory requirements covering licensure. It is appropriate for all educators who hold Temporary, Preliminary or Initial stage teacher licenses or who are working under waivers. The presenter explains how a teacher moves through the stages of licensure from Preliminary to Initial to Professional. The presenter will explain how the educator documents his/her progression through each stage and the roles and responsibilities of both the educator and the school district.
Please contact your building rep to help develop an accurate head count.
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Thu06Mar20143:00 pmRHS East Conference
A special Executive Board meeting is scheduled to discuss calendar issues and ANet requirements.
All members are welcome to attend.
The calendar discussion will include contract language, the current proposal from central office, and possible ways the association can influence calendar decisions.
Regarding ANet, teachers from participating schools may compile sample materials and turn them over to their building representative. We will be discussing of building-by-building expectations and impressions of the program.
Thursday March 6 - 3:00 - East Wing Conference Center (formerly the SeaCoast cafeteria)
Revere High School - 101 School St. - Revere, MA 20151
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Tue11Mar20143:30 pmRumney Marsh
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
Rumney Marsh Academy - 140 American Legion Highway - Revere, MA 02151
First floor Auditorium or Third floor Library
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Tue01Apr20143:45 pmRumney Marsh
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
Rumney Marsh Academy - Library (third floor) or Auditorium (first floor) - 140 American Legion Highway
Parking at the high school (101 School St.) is a good option in fair weather; walk the path past the fields.
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Tue08Apr20143:00 pmRHS Cafeteria
This is an informational meeting about the Memorandum of Agreement to alter the contract and have school on holy days next school year.
Come by at any point during the meeting to ask questions. The executive board will meet afterward, and be available for ELT members who need to be late.
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Wed30Apr2014with Election Committee
Members interested in running for an elected officer position are required to submit at least 50 signatures of active members to the election committee for certification.
Signatures must be turned in to the election committee by April 30.
The Elected Officer positions are President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Financial & Membership Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.
The Members of the Election Committee are Jayne Bonito, Connie Scata, Jessica Gagnon, Phyllis Yewcic, and Marguerite Guide.
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Thu08May2014
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Fri09May2014Hynes Convention Center
The 2014 Annual Meeting of Delegates is scheduled on May 9 and May 10.
According to the MTA bylaws, RTA expects to be allocated 12 or 13 delegates for this year's meeting. The number of professional days granted by the district for the Friday events, however, is typically low. If you are interested in acting a delegate, please contact Mariregis in mid March.
Annual Meeting Delegate Duties
In accordance with the procedures set forth in the Bylaws, the delegates to the Annual Meeting shall:
1. Have jurisdiction over the accreditation of delegates and alternates at the Annual Meeting.
2. Adopt the agenda and the rules governing the meeting.
3. Elect the President, Vice President, Executive Committee members, Board of Directors, the At-Large Director for Ethnic-Minority Membership,
the At-Large Director for Education Support Professionals, the Statewide Retired District Director(s), and the members of the Candidate Recommendation Committee as is provided in the Bylaws.4. Fill interim vacancies that have occurred in the positions of Vice President, Executive Committee members, Board of Directors, in accordance with
Article VII, Sections 2F, 3E, and 4E.5. Adopt the annual budget of the Association.
6. Establish the level of annual dues.
7. Amend the Bylaws of the Association.
8. Act on new business items bought before it.
9. Enact all other such measures as may be necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the Association which are not in conflict with the Bylaws.
10. Exercise final authority in all matters of the Association, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws or by statute. In order to be prepared to perform these duties, each delegate has a responsibility to attend a preconvention
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Tue13May20143:45 pmRumney Marsh Library
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
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Wed21May2014In Buildings
Revere Teacher Association Officer elections will be held on May 21, 2014.
Elections are for the positions of:
- President
- First Vice President
- Second Vice President
- Treasurer
- Recording Secretary
- Financial & Membership Secretary
- Corresponding Secretary
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Tue10Jun20143:45 pmRMA Library
The Elected Officers and Building Representatives meet monthly to discuss member concerns, union operations, the status of schools, district & state initiatives, and Massachusetts Teachers Association activities.
All members are welcome to attend and to present business to the executive board.
Members who wish to present business but cannot attend the full meeting (possibly due to an ELT school schedule) should let the President know in advance (mari.fuscorta (at) gmail dot com) to have items added to the agenda.
Past months' meeting agendas and approved minutes will be made available through building representatives as soon as possible after each meeting.
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Tue17Jun20143:30 pmSpinelli's, Lynnfield
Com celebrate a successful school year!
Tuesday June 17 at 3:30 to 7:30.
Spinelli’s is located on U.S. Route One South on the Peabody/Lynnfield line (directly across from the Holiday Inn.) If using a computerized directions program, use 10 Newbury Street, Peabody, MA 01960 as the correct address.
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Sun03Aug2014Williams College
The 2014 MTA Summer Conference is scheduled from August 3-7.
Check out photos of the 2013 summer conference on the MTA Flickr site, and a collection of tweets, Facebook posts and photos of #mtasummer on Storify.
RTA typically covers registration, room, and board on campus for any member who wishes to attend. If you commit to attend before the final executive board meeting, let your building rep know and a motion can be made guarantee funding for your conference trip.
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Thu07Aug2014Williams College
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Thu21Aug2014
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Fri22Aug2014Half Day
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Mon25Aug2014All Schools!
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Mon08Sep20143:15 pmRHS East Wing
Monthly Executive Board Meetings are held to discuss association business brought by officers, building reps, and members.
2014-2015 school year meetings are scheduled for Monday afternoons which do not conflict with a scheduled Director's or Principal's meeting. Meetings are held at Revere High School - Check for a room number here as the dates approach.
All members are encouraged to attend and speak at board meetings. The elected officers, past association presidents, and building representatives are voting board members of the RTA. To protect member privacy, executive session is required for the discussion of personnel issues - restricting a portion of the meeting to board members.
Members in Extended Learning Time buildings who are unable to attend the beginning of a meeting should contact RTA President Chris Kingston in advance, so be appropriately added to the agenda.
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Thu18Sep20144:30 pmRHS - East Wing Conference Room
All members interested in serving on the Professional Negotiating Committee, which will prepare proposals and select the Professional Negotiating Team should come to a meeting at RHS Thursday at 4:30.
If you will be unable to arrive on time, please contact Erik Fearing (erik@revereteachers.org).
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Wed01Oct2014Self-Assessment & Goals
The completed self assessment needs to be submitted online at http://rps-evals.revere.mec.edu/
SMART Goal proposals which are not part of the district menu should be sent to primary evaluators. Educator Plans need to be submitted by October 15.
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Thu02Oct20143:30 pmTo be determined
The Negotiating Committee's second meeting will happen Thursday afternoon, October 2.
Any member who wishes to join the committee should contact Erik Fearing and attend this meeting, even if you were unable to attend the first Professional Negotiating Committee Meeting.
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Thu23Oct2014Kowloon - Saugus
The Fall 2014 General Meeting will be held Thursday afternoon October 23.
RSVP to your building rep by October 16.
Details to follow here and from your building reps.
Can't wait to see you!
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Mon27Oct20143:15 pmRevere High School
Monthly Executive Board Meetings are held to discuss association business brought by officers, building reps, and members.
2014-2015 school year meetings are scheduled for Monday afternoons which do not conflict with a scheduled Director's or Principal's meeting. Meetings are held at Revere High School - Check for a room number here as the dates approach.
All members are encouraged to attend and speak at board meetings. The elected officers, past association presidents, and building representatives are voting board members of the RTA. To protect member privacy, executive session is required for the discussion of personnel issues - restricting a portion of the meeting to board members.
Members in Extended Learning Time buildings who are unable to attend the beginning of a meeting should contact RTA President Chris Kingston in advance, so be appropriately added to the agenda.
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Wed19Nov2014Canceled
RTA will be joining other MTA Locals at the over-booked DESE Licensure Feedback Forum at Malden High School.
A Bus will be running from the RHS parking lot at 3:45, to meet up in Malden at 4:15.
The end of the forum is at 7:00. For more details & to RSVP, check with your building rep.
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Mon24Nov20143:15 pmRevere High School
Monthly Executive Board Meetings are held to discuss association business brought by officers, building reps, and members.
2014-2015 school year meetings are scheduled for Monday afternoons which do not conflict with a scheduled Director's or Principal's meeting. Meetings are held at Revere High School - Check for a room number here as the dates approach.
All members are encouraged to attend and speak at board meetings. The elected officers, past association presidents, and building representatives are voting board members of the RTA. To protect member privacy, executive session is required for the discussion of personnel issues - restricting a portion of the meeting to board members.
Members in Extended Learning Time buildings who are unable to attend the beginning of a meeting should contact RTA President Chris Kingston in advance, so be appropriately added to the agenda.
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Mon08Dec20143:15 pmRHS - East Wing
Monthly Executive Board Meetings are held to discuss association business brought by officers, building reps, and members.
2014-2015 school year meetings are scheduled for Monday afternoons which do not conflict with a scheduled Director's or Principal's meeting. Meetings are held at Revere High School - Check for a room number here as the dates approach.
All members are encouraged to attend and speak at board meetings. The elected officers, past association presidents, and building representatives are voting board members of the RTA. To protect member privacy, executive session is required for the discussion of personnel issues - restricting a portion of the meeting to board members.
Members in Extended Learning Time buildings who are unable to attend the beginning of a meeting should contact RTA President Chris Kingston in advance, so be appropriately added to the agenda.
