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Teaching Assistant Chapter News

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Making Strides Walk, October 16, 2011

Thank you to all our walkers and contributors! It was great weather on Sunday lending itself to a huge turnout. There were many familiar faces and some new ones too. It was a sea of pink. This year the NTA walked in memory of Danielle Clarino-Cotton. We also walked in memory of all those we have lost, in support of survivors, and in hope for those now battling this disease.

DID YOU SEE THIS?

Where You Can Buy Made in America Building Products

Check out a quick read on a house being built entirely from American-made products. anders Lewendal of Montana is convinced that if every builder bought just 5 percent more American materials it would create 220,000 American jobs. Visit ABCWorld News to see a list of products Lewendal is using to build the Made in America house or check out the interactive map which lists, by state, American companies and their goods. Buy American, look for a union label. It will make a difference.

Safe Homes

We would like to congratulate the students and staff of Newburgh Free Academy on being a recipient of this year's "Hope Award." The Teaching Assistant Chapter takes great pride in supporting this organization.

The members of Teaching Assistant Chapter have remembered Safe Homes with Mother's Day photo albums and scrapbooks, baskets for their annual fundraisers, collections that include personal hygiene and household items, as well as gifts for Project Santa. The baskets are used at Safe Homes' annual fund raising dinner, which this year helped raise thousands of dollars in support of the Safe Homes programs.

The NTA TAC will continue to proudly support and enthusiastically participate with this worthwhile organization that helps the children and families of our community. During the year we will be collecting different needed items every month to help these families start a new life. Below is a list of items that are always needed:

Gift Cards from major grocery or department stores, gas, phone and family restaurants, etc.

House Warming Baskets.

Laundry and Cleaning Supplies.

Small Kitchen Appliances.

Robes, Slippers, Socks, Pantyhose, etc.

Hair Care for all types of hair.

Diapers, Wipes, etc.

SRP Day

SRP DAY will be celebrated at our TA general membership meeting on November 15, 2011. We know you are hard working individuals, committed in working side-by-side as partners in education with school staff and faculty. The state legislature designated the third Tuesday in November as a special statewide recognition day for School-Related Professionals. Remember to say thank you to all the SRP's you come in contact with that day!

VOTE/COPE 2012 Campaign

VOTE/COPE contributions are now being accepted for the 2011 campaign. Payroll deduction is the easiest way to contribute — do it once and your contribution is made automatically every year. Every little bit helps the fight to keep our rights and jobs through Political Action at the state and local levels. Sign up for a $1 — less than a cup of coffee — that is a small price to pay to have a strong voice.

Payroll deductions are for ten pay periods starting the first pay period in January. Simply fill out and return the VOTE-COPE Payroll Deduction Form and return to Denice Knox at Balmville School. If you need more information, please see your Building Representatve or email Denice Knox.

The Grapevine Needs Your Help!

The Grapevine needs articles, pictures, short write-ups, and ideas to share with the members. If anything is happening at your building that TAs are involved with, send a photograph along with the names of the members pictured and a description of the event to Patty SanSevero or Lisa Tucker.

General Information

Certification: Remember it is the member's responsibility to keep their certification up to date. You can access information on Teaching Assistants certification on the NY State Education Web Site or use the links on the NTA and Teacher Center web sites.

District email: Warning! Do not use the District's e-mail system for union or personal business! You should expect that any message sent or received through the District's system will be read by the administration. In the case of Baynes v. Fairport CSD (Monroe County), the court held that a public employer can be required to honor a request made under NY's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) for copies of e-mails sent or received through the public employer's server (The Edge, Dec. '07).

Grievance Procedure: Please go to your Building Rep. first whenever you have a question or concern. You should know your contract and the area that pertains to your question or concern. The Building Rep. will then go with you to the Head Delegate if the problem or concern is a possible grievance. The correct forms will be filled out and be sent to the grievance committee.

Member Information Update: If your personal information (divorce, marriage, beneficiaries, address, phone number, etc.) has changed, please remember to update your TRS information and fill out and return the Membership Update Form to the NTA Office.

Sick Bank: The Sick Bank is a great resource but you need to follow the correct procedures. Please take the time to fill out and return the Sick Leave Bank donation form if you have not done so. Contributing to the Sick Bank entitles you to apply to the Sick Bank if it is necessary. To apply to the Sick Bank, send a letter accompanied with medical documentation (Doctor's letter), to Human Resources and Pat Favata at Vails Gate.