Hayden-McPeak, Jean Leone, Nelson Luis, John Miliziano, Brenda Nolte, Ken Otero, Tom

Rao, Peter Russo, Jackie Scaglione, Tempress Solomon, Charlotte Valenti, Mark West, and

Mari McBryar.

Executive Director Dr. John Miliziano called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM. (Mark West was

delayed)

Sandy Bunkin asked the Board to review the minutes of the

October 2001 meeting. Jean Leone moved to approve them as

presented. Tempress Solomon seconded the motion and the

vote carried.

Nelson Luis presented the treasurer's report. No corrections

were made and the October 2001 report will be filed for audit.

Mr. Luis noted that CD rates were down due to the economy.

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In the absence of Nuri Ayres, Mari McBryar reported that eight

new members have been added to the rolls since September

31, 2001, and one member had retired, Bob Alexander. It was

noted that membership is at a record high, 613 members.

Dr. Miliziano distributed a list of suggested topics for newsletter

articles. He noted that component groups might wish to have a

member pen an article for submission to Donna St. Peter. The

newsletter is the primary source of communication for the

association at this time and needs to be utilized fully. Jean

Leone and Dr. Miliziano both told of unsolicited praise recently

received for the newsletter.

Janelle Buck mentioned that Randy Poindexter would be the

spotlight member for the November newsletter and Jean Leone

for December. Janelle is also researching HASA history for the

upcoming web page, seeking any information members might be

able to provide. Board members provided a few possible contact

persons' names.

The Legislative Benefits Committee is busy working to

accomplish set goals. The next meeting is to be announced.

Also, Dr. Miliziano asked the Board to be thinking of names of

people to invite to the Joint Legislative Reception in January.

HASA needs at least 100 present, including members, retirees,

and guests.

Regarding securing law firms, Dr. Miliziano reported his findings

to the Board. Of the two proposals received from firms assisting

with legislative interpretation and advice, it was recommended

that Holland and Knight be retained. For family law referrals,

Baccarelli and Baccarelli was the favored firm. Sandy Bunkin

made a motion to accept these firms and Ken Otero seconded.

Tom Rao asked about the length of the obligation and it was

clarified that no contract would be required. The motion passed

with a majority vote.

For the financial planning benefit, Dr. Miliziano and Lou Cerreta

have appointments scheduled with financial advisors and are

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continuing the research for this benefit.

Tom Rao agreed to research the insurance and car

leasing/purchasing benefit.

Rick Legendre and Tempress Solomon are securing information

regarding HASA discounts on cellular phone service and the

findings will be reported at the December meeting. Jackie

Scaglione has gotten information from IAT Insurance and Trust

Company about auto insurance.

Dr. Miliziano gave a report of his meeting with Bill McBride and

school district personnel. John Hilderbrand spoke at length

regarding FCAT, and other topics discussed were the education

budget (not just salaries) and recruitment and retention of real

educators (the best and brightest).

Revised membership forms were distributed to the Board and

corrections made. Nelson Luis moved to accept the corrected

forms, Jean Leone seconded his motion and it carried.

Nelson Luis presented the treasurer's report. No corrections were made and

the October 2001 report will be filed for audit. Mr. Luis noted that CD rates

were down due to the economy.

Charlotte Valenti gave an update on the School Board Dinner and

distributed a handout with theme, dates and colors. The scholarship funded

by HASA/Education Foundation (matching funds) will be given in the name

of HASA and the School Board, the same as last year. A menu was

distributed from Valencia and the entrees will be chicken, fish and a meat.

Topics for discussion need to be determined.

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Dr. Miliziano reported that Hal Nelson and Joan Courtney have met with

Carolina Consulting to clarify the details of the web page. The logo will be

the one currently used for HASA. Only one or two people will be trained in

the updating of the site.

Mark West mentioned that the site is being built now and input is needed

from the Board. Dr. Miliziano distributed a list of HASA initiatives that could

possibly be included on the web page. Board members wanted to be sure

that no one's telephone numbers would be posted to the site, and it was

decided that members' name/title/site would be the only information

divulged. The web paged is hoped to be up and running by Thanksgiving.

There was no October Superintendent's Roundtable, so no results to report.

Mark asked to go around the table and have members express concerns

that could be brought up at the November Superintendent's Roundtable.

• How will the results of the special session affect schools?

• How can the non-paid days during the year be better offset?

At this point, Board members expressed their concern with recent

Superintendent's Roundtable topics. They agreed that topics had become

non-committal and many felt that the meetings may not be as effective as

they could be. It was mentioned that the lack of communication between

administration and the schools went previously to the Roundtable as a

concern, but no response was ever received.

Some Board members felt that the "real" issues are not talked about at

Superintendent's Roundtable because it is not politically correct, or out of

fear of retribution. All agreed that communication (lack thereof) is still a main

concern. Dr. Miliziano stated that he'd received several calls from members

who felt as though they'd received unfair treatment, but were hesitant to

speak out. He encouraged the Board to utilize him in the best way possible

in dealing with individual concerns.

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Mark West asked the Board if they would like for Dr. Miliziano to meet one

on one with Dr. Lennard in November, instead of the regular Roundtable

meeting, and the response was yes. One question the Board would like to

pose to Dr. Lennard is to ask his opinion of the Superintendent's

Roundtable meetings and their effectiveness.

Respectfully submitted,