VTA January Rep Council Minutes

Date:    Tuesday 1/23/24 Time: 3:30-5:30pm

1. Approval of Minutes from last meeting (LINK HERE) November minutes will be shared in February
2. Approval of Agenda (with flexibility) of this meeting – Approved without objection
3. New and/or Continuing Business Items:
4. Treasurer’s Report: Ariel Ray
   1. Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report (LINK HERE) will be presented in February
5. Bargaining Report: Megan Morris and Tracy Begley
   1. Still working on calendar issues
6. PAC Report (including Treasurer’s Report when possible): Corey Penrose/Jennifer Dickinson (LINK HERE)
7. President’s Report: Brenda Hensley
   1. Site Rep Resources: (LINK HERE)
   2. Updated Dates for Lunch Visits (see link above) – Brenda will be visiting all school sites again for second semester
   3. Bylaws Update for Binder – Updated bylaws have been adopted and were replaced in binders
   4. Member Benefits Overview (For your reference)
   5. Budget Survey at your Ten Minute Meeting – can be shared to staff
8. Site Planning Time and Director Visit Scheduling
   1. Plan Slideshow
9. Committee Information (in writing please):
   1. Grievance: Lisa Cusi (LINK HERE)
   2. Safety: Jaxie Murray (LINK HERE)
   3. New Educator: Rachel Bulris (LINK HERE)
   4. Membership Engagement: Alyson Brauning
      1. 2023 ME Site Visits – Google Sheets
      2. Lunch at sites ME.docx – Google Docs
      3. Membership Engagement Plan for Sites.docx – Google Docs
      4. Plan for Directors & Site Reps.docx – Google Docs
   5. Equity: Tricia Cowen (LINK HERE) 
   6. Action: Corey Penrose (LINK HERE)
   7. Labor Council Reps: Corey Penrose, Jennifer Dickinson, Alyson Brauning (LINK HERE)
   8. State Council: Keri Tafuro, Ariel Ray, Jennifer Dickinson (LINK HERE)
   9. Membership: Jax Stornetta (LINK HERE)
   10. Elections: Aaron Stephens (LINK HERE)
   11. Sick Leave Bank: Julie McGee (LINK HERE)
   12. SPED Quarterly Meeting Committee: Becky Wylie (LINK HERE)
10. Amy Tran Russell came for a Thank You visit.
11. Raffle (must be present to win)
12. Meeting Adjourned 5:00 pm