Committees

MWTA Personnel, Policy, and Procedure (3P)

Chairperson:  Jacob Gardner (HS)

Vice Chairperson: Jodi Breheny (CV)

This committee consists of a representative from each building. It shall be concerned with the policies and procedure which affect directly or indirectly the fulfillment of the teacher’s and teaching assistant’s roles. It will prepare materials on non-money items for the Negotiation Committee. The Chairperson will be selected by the MWTA president and will be paid. 

MWEA Personnel, Policy and Procedure (3P)

Chairperson: 

This committee consists of a representative from each unit of the bargaining agreement. It shall be concerned with the policies and procedure which affect directly or indirectly the fulfillment of each unit’s role. It will prepare materials on non-money items for the MWEA Negotiation Committee. The Chairperson will be selected by the MWEA President and will be paid. 

MWTA and MWEA Negotiations 

Chairperson: Darrell McElroy (HS)

These committees consist of a minimum of three members appointed by the President for each occurrence of negotiations for improving the welfare of MWTA members. These committees will be paid. 

Scholarship Award 

Chairperson: Tom Lee (HS)

This committee consists of a minimum of five members to adjudge and determine the awarding of annual scholarship(s) to worthy graduating seniors. The MWTA and MWEA may award their own scholarships, but scholarships may not be awarded to the children of District employees who are eligible to be members but do not join the MWTA or MWEA

Election 

Chairperson:  Jake Gardner (HS)

This committee consists of a Chairperson and the head building representative from each building. The Chairperson shall present, at the May Representative Council meeting, a slate of candidates for the officers and delegates of the MWTA, which will be posted in every building. The election will be conducted on the 3rd Wednesday in May. 

“LAP” Committee 

Chairperson:  Maria DeLeo (MS)

This committee, modeled after NYSUT’s Local Action Project, shall develop a public understanding of the purposes and programs of the MWTA by encouraging members to participate in organized union and community events. The chairperson of the LAP Committee will be paid. 

Legislative 

Chairperson: Darrell McElroy (HS)

This committee consists of the elected or appointed (i.e. Committee of 100) delegates who will inform the MWTA of all pertinent education legislation and recommend appropriate MWTA and/or individual actions. 

Retirement 

Chairperson: Pete Agro (HS)

This committee consists of the Retirement Delegate(s) and their alternates for the purpose of informing the MWTA of all pertinent retirement legislation and recommend appropriate MWTA and/or individual action. Delegates represent the District at the annual Retirement Convention. 

Constitutional Revision 

Chairperson: 

This committee studies all areas of the existing MWTA Constitution and By-Laws for the updating of them. 

Health and Safety 

Chairperson:   David Lewis (HS)

This committee will monitor and act as a clearing house for issues of health and safety that affect MWTA members. This committee shall communicate directly with NYCOSH (New York Coalition on Occupational Safety and Health) regarding health and safety issues. This committee will meet as needed for discussion of pertinent health and safety issues with the district health and safety co- coordinator to recommend improvements to the district. 

Newsletter 

Chairperson:   Kaitlin Rosenfeld (HS)

This committee shall publish the MWTA Newsletter at least four times a year. This committee will consist of editor(s) and a staff which will be paid. 

Benefits Trust 

Chairperson:   Chris Goodwin (HS)

This committee is appointed in accordance with the MWTA Benefits Trust Bylaws to manage dental, optical and other non health insurance benefits. The chair will provide regular updates to the Representative Council about current and future benefits. The chair and trustees of the Benefits Trust will be paid.