R.A.P Connection - November/December 2011 Issue Highlights

The R.A.P Connection's November/December 2011 issue covers the School Related Professionals Day celebration, new contract details, upcoming events, and highlights from the leadership team. It emphasizes unity, recognition, and support within the community. Members are encouraged to share submissions for the newsletter and welcome new staff warmly. A successful Hispanic Heritage Celebration is also featured, showcasing collaboration and appreciation. The edition reflects gratitude and camaraderie among the organization.

• R.A.P Connection
• School Related Professionals
• Community Support
• Contract Negotiation
• Event Highlights

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1. The R.A.P Connection NOV./DEC.2011 Volume 47 The Official Publication Editor: Mary Lerkins From the Desk of the President: Officers SRP DAY: School Related Professionals Day We hope everyone was acknowledged in some special way. We certainly want you to know that you are appreciated by the RAP Leadership for all the supportive things you do for the students of the RCSD. You are truly the Unsung Heroes of our district. Thank you for all that you do! Margie Brumfield- President Mary Lerkins- 1stVice President Angelina Rivera- 2ndVice President Natalie Vazzana- Secretary/Treasurer School Invitations: As always we are anxious to be invited to your schools on a positive note to share information and answer any questions you may have regarding your school community. Please call the secretary(Flora) to get on the calendar. We look forward to coming in! New Contract: As of Oct 27, 2011, we have a new contract. Thanks to all of you who came out to cast your vote and used your voice. FYI, the school board voted six to one! The only person who didn t support RAP, was Cynthia Elliott! She has talked about being a cheerleader for RAP for years to get the votes she needed, but she talked about removing language(benefits, protection and incentives) from our contract that was already there! Cynthia Elliott did not support RAP and tried to stop our contract from being ratified! We got an awesome contract, especially considering the economy. RAP made things happen that hadn t happen forty six years of its existence as an organization. We re never going to make everybody happy, but we know the majority is pleased because you ratified it overwhelmingly! The RAP negotiagting team and our LRS is very pleased with our accomplish- ment and without making any concessions. We didn t give up anything! Please enjoy the upcoming holidays with Peace, Love, and Safety 30 N.Union St., Suite 203, Rochester, NY 14607 Office- 454-1380 Fax- 454-1383 http://ny.aft.org/rap Executive Board Members Paul Pittinaro- Board Chairperson Jewell Brown Cedric Moorehead Terry Spiva Linda Thompson Dorothy Tisdale Maryann Tychoniewicz Rosemary Wilson DID YOU HEAR?????????????????????? We get paid for the whole Thanksgiving Recess!!! We get paid for three days. No personal days are necessary. We will get a full paycheck. This is part of our NEW contract. If you have any questions call us at the office. The Principals should be notified by Payroll.

2. From the Public Relations Committee Angie Rivera-Chair Come One Come All Join Us First Holiday Social Hour Friday December 9th 2011 4:30pm- 7:30pm JD Oxford s- 636 Monroe Ave RSVP by November 30th- call for details 454-1380 From the Desk of the 1st Vice President: Contract- We, the Leadership and Shelly Clements, Labor Specialist are so pleased that we could deliver a wonderful contract. We negotiated for a fair and solid contract for all members, including the retirees. I not sure how long it will take to get the new contract books, so keep the old book and put the updated insert with it for reference . From the Desk of the 2nd President: I would like to thank all of the members that came out and voted for the contract. The Negotiation Committee worked hard and put a lot of time and effort to have a good contract for the next three years. We had our Hispanic Heritage Celebration October 12th ,2011. There was a great group of people that came to share and have a great time. I really enjoyed the way people were interacting with each other, when we played the game How much you know about Hispanic Countries . To see people work as a team made everything worthwhile.. We were able to give out 11 gifts. I would like to say thank you to all of you that took the time to come out. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as the Social Committee and Leadership did. Thank you to Shelly Clements for the pictures. Thank you very much to all of you that were helping out. Without you the event would not have been a success and so much fun! Newsletter- I was hoping for some new submissions. I know there are lots and lots of events, kudos or anything a member is doing that deserves recognition. Please send them. You can send them through district e-mail, the courier or drop by the office. We love pictures too. Changes- We receive many calls from members who are new in buildings. Some are having a difficult time feeling either welcomed or understanding their job. If you have a new staff member please take time and say hello,can I help you? . From the Desk of the Treasurer: Financial Update- The yearly audit has been completed and the Officers have reviewed this audit with the accounts. All members will receive a copy of the audit, the current budget, updated By-Laws and copies of any new policies and procedures. This home mailing should arrive by the end of November. After receiving and reviewing these materials, if you have any questions please call the RAP office. Please make sure the RAP office has your correct address so that you can receive these materials. The Social Committee is putting together the next Holiday Celebration. Information included in the newsletter. Health, Wellness and Safety Committee Maryann Tychoniewicz, Chairperson Do you need extra money? Have you heard about extreme couponing ? Well, we all don t have time to be extreme couponers, but it s easy to save $2 or $3 a week. If you did this every week, you would save $104 to $156. The savings could be a phone, cable or car payment. It s very easy to start, just go online and you can get free coupons or get the Sunday paper inserts. To get started here are some websites that can help you. Happy savings! www.couponsaremycash.com www.shortcuts.com www.redplum.com www.couponsequalcash.com www.hip2save.com www.fabulesslyfrugal.com www.couponsenseblog.com www.coupons.com www.smartsource.com Professional Development- Please check Avatar often ..workshops are always being added. Important Name and Telephone Number- For questions relating to TA s(certifications, credits, PD hours etc.) and/or Tuition Reimbursements .Please call ..Daisy McFarland..262-8583.

3. Calendar of Events: Nov. 15th NYSUT SRP Recognition Day (School Related Professional) Nov. 16th Board of Education 6:30 @Central Office Nov. 23-25th Thanksgiving Recess (paid) Dec. 9th- Holiday Social Hour 4:30-7:30pm Dec. 15th Board of Education 6:30@ Central Office Dec. 22-Jan.2 Winter Recess RAP s National Union Affiliations NYSUT and AFT, provide ads which offers different opportunities for our members. Please check out all the benefits at their websites. www.aft.org and www.nysut.org Hispanic Heritage Celebration Pictures Know Your Contract Section 21 Salaries B Increments (1) All regular yearly increments (see Appendix A Salary Schedule ) shall become effective with the first complete biweekly period following July 1. (2) The normal increment for fully satisfactory service shall be as provided in the respective salary schedules. (3) (a) Employment beginning before February shall receive a normal salary increment on July 1. (b) Employment beginning on February 1 or thereafter shall not receive a normal salary increment on July 1, of the same year. (4) Unit members on long term leaves( Educational, Parental, family, illness) for one-half year (5 months) or less will receive the regular yearly increment. Unit members on such leave for more than one-year(5 months) will not receive the regular yearly increment. We have many members call concerning their pay increments. Many members were unaware of the implications of taking time off. Please take the time to read your contract book so you know your rights. Call the office if you have any questions. President Margie Brumfield and Board member Terry Spiva greeting everyone. The Thank You gifts Angie Rivera, Committee Chair & 2nd VP, conducting a Hispanic Trivia game. The members trying to win the game. Hey, look I won! That lucky person is Maria Perez McKnight from Montessori. Make sure you save the committee some food! Board member Cedric Moorehead enjoying the food and chatting with the members. The desserts are way down at the end Committee members Terry Spiva, Angie Rivera, Andrea Gorkin, Mary Lerkins and Flora Mills(RAP secretary). Everyonebeing served food by the committee.

4. Happy Birthday from R.A.P!! According to RAPS latest Information NOVEMBER 2011 DECEMBER 2011 1- Gretchen Nesmith 18- Cindy Anderson 1- Walesca Rivera 2- Lynda Debruyn 18- Timika Dix 2- David Scott 18- Frances Dunbar 4- Tomasa Molina 4-Raqual Morales 4- Camilla Mossgraber 4- Aledia Nieves 19- Vonjula Thompson 4- Susan Roumpapas 21- Frenchie Granger 7- Roslind Colquitt 21- Carolyn Greer 7- Jeanette Randolph 22- Chelsi Davis 8- Chrisann Sasso 23- Karen Castellano 8- Cynthia Sepulveda 23- Ruthene Givens 9- Cheryl Dyer 9- Tiffiney Gray 10- Mitra Del Toro 11- Migdalia Hernandez 11- Robert Moten 11- Ivelisse Nieves 11- Georgia Wilson 29- Nancy Case 14- Gloria Walker 29- Donnie Leigh 14- Robert Daniels 29- Terry Spiva 16- Margaret Spinelli 30- Cora Bell 30- Sharron Tisdale 1- Lauren Breedy 2-Jordan Rinaldi 3- Margaret Doyle 3- Sandra Pardy 3- Laurie Walker 4- Santa Feliciano 4- Kathleen Kuehne 7- Jessie Momodu 7- Jazmin Rivera 22- Lori Powers 8- Beky Carter 8- Judy Goins 8- Damita McCoullough 24- Doris King 8- Wanda Perez 9- Michael Bruce 9- Linda Hocking 10- Cynthia Jacobs-Williams 11- Donna Berner 14- Joan Harris 15- Thomas McKenize 15- Freedia Ogden 16- Shelia Sanchez 17- Curtisha Hopson 19- Audrey Bell 20- Sheila Lewis- Johnson 20- Maria Otero-Rivera 21- Susan Amann 21- Charlene Burroughs 22- Jaqueline Alston 18- Corinne Blakley 19- Maria Carrera 19- Janette Hannah 19- Norah Howland 22- Tylynn Resha 22- Jesus Reyes 24- Vanessa Peterson 26- Cassandra Christian 26- Chermish Wilcox 27- Sherphine Dailey 28- Betty Bellamy 29- Anita Jones 30- Georgene Taylor 23- Melverna Mason 24- Marilyn Maldonado 24-Doribel Martinez 25- Michael Georgetti 26- Pamela Francis 28- Janice Carson Rochester City School District- http://rcsdk12.org/rcsd/site/default.asp Rochester City School District Web Mail- http://mail.rcsdk12.org/ Avatar- http://rochesterny.courseinsite.com/login.html # Useful links to have-------- Spotlight-Congratulationsto Paul Pittinaro,SOTA. He was featured in an article in the Democrat & Chronicle o on November 9, 2011. The article featured students who are trying to pass the Regents exam in January and how the district is trying to help them. The District and Verizon have a partnership to allow free access to the Internet and issued Netbooks to 100 students. Good luck Paul with this program.