Minutes

Present: Nuri Ayres, John Miliziano, Brenda Nolte, Bill Orr, Pat Smith, Tee Solomon, Don Sorondo, Mark West, and Mari McBryar.

President Mark West called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS:

I. Secretary - Sandy Bunkin:

In the absence of the Secretary, Mark West asked the Board to review the minutes of the May 2002 meeting. The minutes were adopted as presented.

II. Treasurer – Nelson Luis

In the absence of Nelson Luis, Mark West asked the Board to review the May treasurer’s report. No corrections were made and the report will be filed for audit.

III. Membership Report – Nuri Ayres

Nuri Ayres reviewed the membership report, noting that three members had been lost since last meeting. She also called the Board’s attention to many new, non-member promotions and encouraged the component group leaders to contact those pertaining to their groups. Some incentives for recruitment and/or increasing membership were discussed. It was noted that the component groups with the largest percentage of non-members are non-school based sites.

It was also suggested that HASA explore the possibility of having an information table at the first Joint Principals/Supervisors meeting of 2002-2003. Dr. Miliziano reminded the Board of Dr. Lennard’s support for coalitions – it would be a good time to approach him about an information table at the July 25^th Joint meeting at Alonso.

IV. President’s Report – Mark West

Mark West reported the results of the May Superintendent’s roundtable. Dr. Lennard seemed pleased with the direction that HASA is going and appreciative of HASA’s support while working through some tough issues this past year.

V. Executive Director’s Report – John Miliziano

Dr. Miliziano presented the HASA meeting dates for 2002-2003. Two changes were made and the schedule was approved for adoption at the July 15^th HASA meeting.

Dr. Miliziano cautioned Board members on the use of school district email to discuss initiatives or political opinions. He also gave an update on the FASA conference and the Hospitality Suite that HASA will host during that week. At the Hospitality Suite, HASA will have available information on HAPE, the Coalition, the HASA web page, and information about supporting the five legislators who have filed bills we want to see passed. One legislator, Mark Flanagan, reported that he would file a bill to repeal McKay’s terminal pay bill. Mr. Flanagan has asked for an endorsement letter from HASA and the Coalition as soon as possible.

Dr. Miliziano presented three recommendations that came out of the last Legislative Benefits Committee: (1) affiliate the PAC with FASA; (2) expand the benefits survey of the ten southeastern states, and (3) support the five legislators who file for the bills to enhance retirement benefits. The Board approved items two and three. Dr. Miliziano distributed a packet of information regarding the PAC. He discussed the two types of PACs, some details about CCE’s, policies governing certification, receiving/spending funds, reports, and affiliation. Included in the packet and the discussion were questions asked and answered by Holland and Knight concerning HASA forming a PAC. A Constitution and Bylaws document was included and the Board reviewed all elements. Nuri Ayres made a motion that HASA move forward on forming a PAC. Pat Smith seconded the motion and the vote was carried unanimously.

Dr. Miliziano also reported on the recent HAPE meeting. HAPE is planning a legislative “forum” instead of a reception as in years past, in hopes of having more attendees. They have asked HASA for a contribution. The Board felt that seeing a proposed budget first would help them decide how much to contribute to the forum. Nuri Ayres moved that we support HAPE’s legislative initiative, citing the possibility of better attendance from those who are vying for an endorsement. The motion was seconded and passed.

B. OLD BUSINESS

Bill Orr reported on the results of the recent election. (See the June newsletter for the new officers and Board members).

C. NEW BUSINESS/ROUNDTABLE

Pat Smith informed the Board that they would have to decide which scholarships they want to support next year. Nuri Ayres made a motion that the Board continue to support scholarships as they have in the past. The motion was seconded and passed.

Pat Smith distributed a memo to the Board that referred to teachers and non-instructional employees’ opportunity to take one day of sick leave in a payout check at 80%. This opportunity was made available to supervisors the first year, but it not since. It was reported to her that it was done in error for supervisors the first time. Pat pointed out that caps on administrators’ leave time have made this benefit an important one for them. She would like to see the “R” payroll employees have the same benefit as others. Bill Orr noted that 12-month administrators have given up seven days of pay in the last few years. The Board decided that this issue would be a good topic for an upcoming Superintendent’s Roundtable.

Don Sorondo asked Dr. Miliziano how other counties had reacted to the McKay bill. Dr. Miliziano reported that some other counties had extended the contract of those affected employees up to as many as three years. Unfortunately, tenure laws prevent that option in Hillsborough County.

Pat Smith inquired about the status of extending the Assistant Principals’ work year by seven days. Many are upset by recent cuts in the work year of APIs and several APIs have pulled out of HASA. This suggestion was also considered a good topic for Superintendent’s Roundtable.

With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Bunkin

Sandy Bunkin, Secretary

*Minutes not official until approved at July, 2002 meeting.