LOCAL 56

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

AUGUST 14, 2008

3:00 P.M.

Meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by President Monica Shockency.  Roll call of officers:  Char Beyel, Ivy Dumas, Pam Durand, Vicki Hamilton, Ginny Hansen, Sylvia Lattin, Monica Shockency, Pat Taylor and Business Agent, Tom Burke. 

President’s Report:

1.        San Francisco trip was long, good and expensive.  The room rate quoted  included tax so extra money will need to be returned to Char from the members who went to the Convention.

2.       We paid for muffins for the clerical inservice.  Motion to pay the bill was made by Vicki Hamilton and seconded by Ivy Dumas.  Motion passed.

3.       Vice President  vacancy on Executive Board - Deb Burud resigned.  Monica will be appointing a replacement. 

4.       Two negotiation team members cannot make the August 29^th negotiation meeting.  Should we go ahead without  them.  Executive Board said yes. 

5.       Has the letter for the dues reimbursement and stipend for the officers been sent to the Council 5 Office?  Pam Durand said yes, but she will follow up.

6.       Two grievances pending at this time. 

7.       Information regarding the District’s Health Insurance Committee:  only 1 change:  small reduction in premium but deductible will go up from $750-$1,000. 

Secretary’s Report:

                Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Ginny Hansen and seconded by Vicki Hamilton.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

                $20,514.00 in checking. 

New Business:

1.       Vicki Hamilton stated that at the August clerical inservice it was mentioned that there was a possibility of a three strike you’re out policy regarding SAP.  It was stated that there are too many mistakes being made .  The clerk would be notified to attend training and if the mistakes were made again the security clearance for SAP budget would be revoked.  We will keep an eye on this.  Isn’t this discipline?

Motion to adjourn was made by Ivy Dumas at 3:30 p.m. and seconded by Vicki Hamilton.  Motion passed and meeting adjourned. 

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Durand, Secretary