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Issue: 9
Mary Masterson, Editor
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November 16, 2016
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Wednesday, November 16th is the United Nations'
International Day for Tolerance. The UN defines tolerance as:
"...respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression, and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe."
It is a day to be accepting of others regardless of our differences, whether they be gender, racial, socio-economic, or sexual orientation, and to acknowledge the need for continued acceptance throughout the year.
In light of that, we encourage our members to visit these links to various social justice topics for talking points, lesson ideas, ways to get involved, and further readings.
In solidarity,
Thomas Glenn
HCT President
Educate,
Motivate,
Organize
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Contract Negotiations Team
Tom Glenn - Dutch
Amanda Mayr - High School
Rob Morris - Woodland
Sara Smith - Middle School
Chad Wyman - High School
The HCT Contract Negotiations Team had their preliminary meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the HCT office following a training workshop held at the NYSUT office at the end of October. The team is looking forward to the second negotiations workshop at the NYSUT regional office which will be held later this month.
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S
eated: Sara Smith, Amanda Mayr, Tom Glenn
Standing: Chad Wyman, Rob Morris
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The members of the
Contract Planning Committee will be surveying the membership to gather input about our members' wishes in the upcoming negotiations process.
Contract Planning Committee
Burns Avenue - Lydia Butler
Dutch Lane - Jaimie Fleschner
East - Cathy Carey
Fork - Lisa Iovine
Lee - Danielle Tanzi
OCR - Rob Casale
Woodland - Karen Farrell
Middle School - George Maxwell, Benjamin Sher
High School - Laura Fanelli, Pnina Powell
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Happy Birthday to All HCT Members with Birthdays in November!
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| If your birthday in is November, and you don't see your name, please let us know, and we'll update our records. |
| Jan |
Siegel |
Middle School |
11/3 |
| Margaret |
Lehmann |
Dutch |
11/5 |
| JoAnn |
Stimac |
East |
11/5 |
| Lisa |
Christie |
East |
11/6 |
| Meg |
McElroy |
Middle School |
11/7 |
| Regina |
Daniel |
Dutch |
11/8 |
| Karissa |
Calamari |
Lee |
11/8 |
| Nicole |
McMahon |
Lee |
11/9 |
| Jacqueline |
Lever |
Middle School |
11/9 |
| Wendy |
Holland |
Middle School |
11/13 |
| Josh |
Morrow |
Middle School |
11/17 |
| Nicholas |
Galinski |
High School |
11/18 |
| Lisa |
Dawber |
Woodland |
11/19 |
| Helene |
Mendoza |
High School |
11/20 |
| Heather |
Stavrinadis |
High School |
11/22 |
| Karen |
Felber |
High School |
11/22 |
| Andrea |
Maxeiner |
High School |
11/23 |
| Jennifer |
Roth |
Burns |
11/26 |
| Joanna |
Rocco |
East |
11/29 |
| Patricia |
Wilson-Lord |
Middle School |
11/29 |
| Sandra |
Bauer |
Burns |
11/30 |
| Joann |
Liguori |
Lee |
11/30 |
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Suzanne Jaeger joined the HCT family in early October 2016 when she was hired as a reading teacher at Lee Avenue Elementary School. Well-liked by her students and colleagues, Suzanne quickly assimilated into the school community. Suzanne worked with kindergarten, third and fifth grade students. She especially enjoyed her work with the kindergartners. We were deeply saddened to learn of Suzanne's passing on November 9, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of Peggy & Bill Walsh and the loving mother of Jessica & Max.
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