Minutes and Financial Report

Minutes from the last general meeting are on the website for viewing, http://ysuapas.ohea.us.
Mary Ellen Munroe reported that APAS has a fund balance of $40,975.99.

Announcements

Amy Cossentino was introduced as the new Vice-President. Amy took over for Sally when Sally returned to the President’s position upon Sherri Martz’ retirement.

The faculty and ACE unions are in the process of negotiating new contracts, and members were informed that the APAS membership may be called upon to support these unions in the next couple of months. The health care compensation issue will be a major negotiating point. Gary Carlile gave a short summary of the recently completed job/salary study of ACE positions.

Grievance Chair Report

Jody Patrick reported that APAS filed its 23rd Grievance for failure to follow procedural policies. A hearing was held last week where the University admitted they were at fault. The outcome ruled in our favor. There will be a hearing at the end of the month in the Darryl Adams case.

Presentations

Sally gave a PowerPoint presentation illustrating many of the important yet subtle benefits outlined in the APAS contract. Among the contract articles that members should read and fully understand are:

• Article 11 – Workload

• Article 11.1 – Position Audit

• Article 9B – Continuity of Employment

• Article 9A.1 & 9A.2 Non-Renewal

• Article 9C – Retrenchment

• Article 9D – Vacancies, Transfers, Promotions

• Article 4.9 Ten-Year Appraisal

• “I didn’t know we had that!” – Movement Within Grade, Distinguished Service Award, Staff Development Leave (6.1), Emergency Leave (7.16), Continuing Education Fee Remission, Degree Adjustment ($500).

The meeting ended at 1:08

Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Mika