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Issue: 1
Justina Ketyer, Editor
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September 5, 2018
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In this issue:
- Your Union Hard at Work
- Welcoming Our New Members
- Superintendent's Conference Day
- How Hot is Your Classroom?
- HCT Tutor Referral Service
- Condolences
- Birthday Wishes
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Building reps from each of the nine school buildings met on Tuesday, August 28th, at the NYSUT office in Woodbury to discuss important issues facing our teachers this year. The Board of Directors discussed unionism in the post-Janus era, new representative training, and expectations for the year ahead.
This year, the HCT will participate in
AFT's Teacher-Leader Program (represented by Stephanie Sullo and others), establish a
New/Early Career Member Committee and continue to affect social change in our community. Be sure to attend your building-level meeting to stay informed about these initiatives and how you can get involved in upcoming events.
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Welcoming Our New Members
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On Thursday, August 23rd, the HCT executive board welcomed 24 new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year. HCT president Tom Glenn discussed the benefits of unions, the value of an involved membership and the challenges facing teachers and unions today. He explained Vote-Cope contributions and the significance of political action on the local, state and federal levels. Glenn also stressed the importance of financial planning early in one's teaching career.
George Tebbitt and Marc Zimmerman from Plan Member Services presented about contributing to a 403(b) to prepare for their future financial security.
We are pleased to welcome these teachers into our HCT family and we wish them the best of luck this year and beyond!
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Superintendent's Conference Day
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Superintendent's Conference Day marked the beginning of the new school year for teachers and staff in Hicksville. New Superintendent Marianne Litzman delivered a speech welcoming teachers and staff and Rosemarie Colletti introduced new staff members.
New Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Anthony Lubrano shared the importance of Mental Health awareness and literacy in schools. Tom Glenn described HCT's initiatives for the year (Project C.H.A.N.G.E., AFT
Teacher Leader Program and Phone Banking) and explained how members can get involved. Teachers and staff enjoyed sandwiches and salads from Roast Sandwich House in Hicksville before heading to their buildings to prepare for the new year
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How Hot is Your Classroom?
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It's that time of year, and once again,
classroom temperatures are rising
! Overheated schools and colleges affect learning, waste energy and cost school employers money. And as bad as it is for students, overheating makes it harder for a teacher to teach and for staff to be productive.
Please click here to comment on the heat in your classroom. Your feedback is appreciated and will help in our ongoing efforts to address overheated work spaces and learning environments.
You may also download a Classroom Temperature Log to record and
report your findings. [
PDF |
Word].
Thank you!
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If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following Building Level, District or HCT Committees for the 2018-2019 school year, please
download and complete the
Call for Volunteer form.
The completed form can be mailed to the HCT office at 535 South Broadway, Suite 212, Hicksville, NY 11801 or scanned and emailed to
[email protected]
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District-wide Professional Development Committee
- Meets three times per year to discuss and develop staff development.
Building Level Site Based - Monthly meetings. Team includes principal, teacher(s), parents and students. Teacher member(s) represent the HCT and must meet regularly with HCT building reps and faculty to solicit input to bring to the team. Only Tenured Teachers.
District Wide Site Based - Meets 4 to 5 times annually with District team including Central Office Administrators, Building Administration, teacher(s) and parents. Members represent the HCT and must communicate with HCT executive officers regarding issues at district level.
Building Health & Safety Committee - For building(s) that do not include this as part of Site Based team. Monthly meetings with principal and teacher(s) to discuss issues of concern. Teacher member(s) represent the HCT and must communicate regularly with HCT building reps and faculty to solicit input to bring to the team.
Political Action/VOTE-COPE Committee - Provide support to membership, acquainting them with opportunities to strengthen our position as stake holders in the political process and to assist with the annual VOTE-COPE drive.
Scholarship Committee - To review HCT scholarship criteria and candidates. Selects recipients for submission to the HCT.
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HCT Tutor Referral Service
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If you are interested in being listed in the
HCT's tutor referral database
or would like to remain in the database, please download and complete this form and return it directly to the HCT office.
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Our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the following members of the Hicksville School District.
- Condolences to the family and friends of Lee Avenue TA, Lynn Baumann.
- Condolences to Phil Moshoyannis (Lee Avenue) on the passing of his girlfriend,Tamila Gurzhiy on July 22nd.
- Condolences to Carrie Ryan (OCR) on the loss of her husband, John Joseph Ryan
- Condolences to Sara Smith (Middle School) on the loss of her brother.
- Condolences to Amanda Mayr (formerly High School) on the loss of her mother.
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Happy Birthday to HCT Members celbrating birthdays during the month of September.
| Zeny Rodriguez |
Hicksville High School |
9/1 |
| Laura Fanelli |
Hicksville High School |
9/4 |
| Christopher Mammone |
Fork Lane |
9/4 |
| Christine Anderson |
Hicksville High School |
9/5 |
| Annmarie Biondo |
Woodland |
9/5 |
| Justina Ketyer |
East Street |
9/5 |
| Kim Sconzo |
Dutch Lane |
9/5 |
| Beth Garner |
Woodland |
9/6 |
| Erica Sabatella |
Woodland |
9/6 |
| Niamh Abramson |
Fork Lane |
9/7 |
| Thomas Depalo |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/7 |
| Tara Clark |
Holy Trinity |
9/9 |
| Christine Moir |
Old Country Road |
9/9 |
| Rachel Ytuarte |
Dutch Lane |
9/11 |
| Rachel Kalman |
Hicksville High School |
9/12 |
| Jamie Murray |
Dutch Lane |
9/12 |
| Scott Starkey |
East Street |
9/14 |
| Frank Barbera |
Lee Avenue |
9/16 |
| Andrew Lichtenthal |
Hicksville High School |
9/16 |
| Irene Sofos |
Woodland |
9/16 |
| Joan Belmonte |
Hicksville High School |
9/17 |
| Keith Klotsche |
Burns Avenue |
9/17 |
| Lauren Dilena |
Woodland |
9/19 |
| Danielle Fumagalli |
East Street |
9/19 |
| Lynn Oliviero |
East Street |
9/19 |
| Anthony Valanzano |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/19 |
| Jenna Brazel |
Old Country Road |
9/20 |
| Elizabeth Ryan |
Hicksville High School |
9/20 |
| Carol Kaplan |
Hicksville High School |
9/21 |
| Craig Mateyunas |
Hicksville High School |
9/21 |
| Kelly Cutrone |
Burns Avenue |
9/22 |
| Peter Mulligan |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/22 |
| Melinda Berrios |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/23 |
| Michelle Cooper |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/23 |
| Nicholas Naccarato |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/23 |
| Kelly Bocchicchio |
Hicksville High School |
9/24 |
| Caryn Gottlieb |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/24 |
| Angela Galante |
Hicksville High School |
9/25 |
| Dawn Beyer |
Hicksville Middle School |
9/27 |
| Pamela Johnson |
East Street |
9/27 |
| Kristin Powell |
Hicksville High School |
9/27 |
| Carla Thier |
Woodland |
9/28 |
| Krista Biedenbach |
Hicksville High School |
9/30 |
| Robert Trenkle |
Hicksville High School |
9/30 |
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