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The current June 2018 administration seems to value Volume 51, Number 10 American Federation our members. NEWS of School Administrators, COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS AND ADMINISTRATORS AFL-CIO Local 1 In Second Retirement, Pay Hike ANNE SILVERSTEIN n That was the sentiment at CSA’s May 13 Meet-Your-City-Councilman-Breakfast. Said City Councilman Fernando Cabrera, “Every leader must be compensated.” Back row, Public Advocate Letitia James, City Councilman Danny Dromm, Shirley A Fight For Her Life Latest Raises Will Brathwaite, CSA First Vice President Randi Herman, Leonidas Valenzuela, CSA President Ernest Logan. Front row, from left: CSA Vice President Lois Lee BY CHUCK WILBANKS been dealing with an ever-worsening and Sheila Willard, Williesteen Moore and Yesenia Rosario. Ms. Brathwaite, case of kidney failure, and although her Arrive In September Ms. Valenzuela, Ms. Willard, Ms. Moore and Ms. Rosario are CSA members. 8 Of the many challenges she has tack- condition is stable right now, her kid- led in a long and distinguished career neys are functioning at only 18 percent, BY CRAIG DIFOLCO tive payments will continue through and she needs flexibility for the myriad as an educator, Lily Woo is facing what February 2021. could be her toughest struggle yet. of doctor appointments that her health In September and October, all “These salary increases are just In 2014, Mrs. Woo wrapped up a requires. CSA-represented DOE staff will one of several critical gains we 25-year stint as a principal to become And most pressingly, she’s search- once again experience the benefits made under the last contract and the program director of The Cahn ing for a new kidney. Mrs. Woo is in of collective bargaining: principals, demonstrate exactly why CSA most Fellows Program for Distinguished the process of being screened for a list assistant principals, education maintain our strong position when Public School Principals at Teachers of people awaiting a transplant. In the administrators, and other supervisors we enter new negotiations in April College, Columbia University, the meantime, her doctors told her not to will receive a raise of 6 percent. This 2019,” said Mark Cannizzaro. “It is prestigious training ground for school wait in the search for a donor, since her pay hike is the latest of several they critical that members remain actively leaders. A graduate of the first cohort of condition could worsen suddenly at any have received as part of the CSA engaged in our union next fall so that the program in 2003, she leapt at the time, and at that point, finding a donor December 2014 contract negotiated we can continue to protect and secure chance to help lead it when she was would be a matter of life or death. by a team led by now President Mark the lifestyle they have earned through recruited for the job, and she hasn’t “Right now, I’m stable,” she said. Cannizzaro. Members also received their hard work and dedication to the looked back. “My numbers are buying me some time. a 3.5 percent raise in September of children of this city.” “I went from leaving school on a But if they drop any more, that would 2016, a 2 percent raise in September Other member benefits from the Friday to coming here on a Monday,” change. My doctors told me that if I of 2017, and then another 2.5 per- contract include enhanced contribu- she said. “I’m still in touch with my can, I should find a living donor now, cent bump in October of 2016. By tions to the Welfare Fund and a vari- school, but this is certainly different. because it could take between seven to this October, when the last of the ety of workplace protections includ- I’m working with colleagues who are ten years to find a kidney via a trans- pay hikes have been awarded, sala- ing leave for family illnesses, salary very smart and I’m a catalyst to help plant list.” ries will have risen by more than 18 steps for EAs, flexible time and annual them be better.” Mrs. Woo’s blood type is O positive. percent since the contract was rati- leave, and reduced time frames for Now she’s leaving her leadership role None of her family members is a good fied. In addition, lump sum retroac- investigations. at the fellowship to tend to her own, match. very immediate needs. Mrs. Woo has Continued on Page 3 Parents Grateful As Court Decides In Favor Of PS 25 BY CHUCK WILBANKS another year.” Last year, around 130 students attended PS 25, the embattled public elemen- PS 25, which under the leadership of tary school in that had been Principal Anita Coley posted ever higher slated for closure, will reopen in the fall test scores, beating other schools in District after all. A group of parents, backed by 16 and around the city. That’s in spite of the the activist group Class Size Matters, had fact that the vast majority of the students sued to prevent closing the school after are from families with “high economic a Panel for Educational Policy voted in needs,” nearly a quarter are homeless and late February to close it, citing low enroll- many have disabilities. ment. At a hearing on May 24, Sources inside the DOE said it will con- Supreme Court Judge Katherine Levine tinue the fight to close the school. CSA has ruled against the school’s closure until argued publicly against closure and was she can reach a final determination. supportive of the lawsuit to keep the school The hearing was emotional: As the open. “The CEC’s letter recommending judge grilled attorneys for the parents and that the school close looked like a politi- the government, the bailiff repeatedly had CHUCK WILBANKS cally determined decision since all the data n Parents, lawyers and activists celebrated on the steps of Brooklyn courthouse May 24 after to warn partisans in the gallery to remain points to an exceptional school,” said CSA Judge Katherine Levine ruled the DOE could not close PS 25, a remarkable school struggling President Mark Cannizzaro. “Declining quiet. Judge Levine decided that the with low enrollment. Eva Moskowitz had planned to use the space for Success Academy. potential harm to the community by clos- enrollment could have been addressed ing the school far outweighed any vague may sustain by keeping it open. “The stay your briefs,” she told the lawyers. “My through efforts by the DOE to make families harm the city’s educational bureaucracy continues and you two need to beef up gut sense is the school will operate for Continued on Page 5 Educators, ELI: Principal CSA Endorses Longtime CSA Garner Performance Candidates Activist Diann Honors Review For Office Woodard 3 5 6 9 2 CSA NEWS June 2018 June 2018 CSA NEWS

PRESIDENT’S PAGE AWARDS We Need To Solve APPR, Union Members and Officials Celebrated For Achievements Council of School But This Isn’t The Way BY CSA STAFF Supervisors & Administrators American Federation of School The end of the school year always brings Administrators, AFL-CIO, Local 1 Rethink the existing law. Restore local control. By Mark Cannizzaro honors to outstanding educators. Below is a 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 823-2020 sampling of some of the many honors gar- Fax: (212) 962-6130 e have just come evaluations would be decided at the local nered by CSA members, officers and staff. www.csa-nyc.org through another level in contract negotiations. While this President testing season and might help to quell the opt-out move- Nancy Fernandez Mark Cannizzaro we still don’t have ment, Measures of Student Learning CSA Member Nancy Fernandez, Executive Vice President it right. Concerns (MOSL) would still account for 50 per- an assistant principal with the Office Henry Rubio of Adult and Continuing Education, about the length of the exams and their cent of educator’s score and districts First Vice President W was honored April 21 by the Catholic Rosemarie Sinclair validity continue. Their inappropriate would be left with two bad choices. Teachers Association. The group Treasurer use to evaluate educators via the Annual Christopher Ogno • • • bestowed the Geraldine D. Chapey Professional Performance Review (APPR) award on Ms. Fernandez, “for her deep Secretary Steffani Fanizzi has led several state lawmakers to push f the bill passes, districts could opt to unshakeable faith and her compassionate Vice Presidents a bill to decouple these exams from the use standardized and Regents exams concern for others. She has exemplified Sam Akel APPR. I’m glad there’s finally an under- as “group measures,” which would the traits of faith, hope, and love. These Susan Barnes I qualities continue to touch all those she Ramon Gonzalez standing that to date no statistical model be efficient but wouldn’t address the meets and services.” Debra Handler of test scores yields a reliable measure problems of validity and reliability. Or Lois Lee Nancy Russo, Retiree Chapter of an educator’s performance. And they districts could create or purchase assess- Carmen N. Amador recognize that evaluating teachers based ments designed for all grades and subject Executive Director Operations Carmen N. Amador, principal of IS Erminia Claudio on subjects and grades they don’t teach areas so that teachers would be evaluated 303 in Brooklyn, received the Drug Free General Counsel makes no sense. However, this bill isn’t good enough and on assessments for the grades and subjects they teach. Hero award, given by the Foundation David Grandwetter it might even make things worse. This would greatly increase the number of tests. It’s non- for a Drug-Free World. The group is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that Let me take you back to how we got here. The APPR sensical and inhumane to test children even more just so Executive Director Field Services empowers youth and adults with factual Sana Q. Nasser process began in 2010 when states were required to cre- we can evaluate and label adults. information about drugs so they can Field Directors ate an evaluation system to apply for federal Race-to-the- Think about it: Creation and administration of addi- Juanita Bass, Mildred Boyce, Top funding. NYC already had a comprehensive princi- tional assessments is likely to reduce instruction time James Harrigan, Christine Martin, Daisy O’Gorman, Frank Patterson, pal evaluation system, developed in conjunction with further. Unfunded mandates could emerge, including the Mercedes Qualls CSA, that included student performance, surveys, closing purchase of third-party assessments from vendors. Testing Assistant Field Directors the achievement gap for ELLS and students with special and scoring schedules would proliferate. The logistics and Beshir Abdellatif, Eleanor Andrew, Laverne Burrowes, Kenneth Llinas needs and personalized goals. It was far from perfect, but the validation of each teacher’s results would fall directly Charles Dluzniewski, Nancy Esposito, it held administrators accountable in a more reasonable on principals and APs. Roberto Flores, Aura Gangemi, Ellie Greenberg, Ray Gregory, Joseph LaCascia, way than we’ve seen since. At the same time, teachers In the best of all possible worlds, the way out of this Monica McDonald, were evaluated using the “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” is to repeal the existing ersatz teacher/principal evalua- Dorothy Morris, Wanda Soto, MaryAnn Tucker, Yvonne Williams model. Again, not a good measure but better than what tion law. It has not demonstrated a positive impact on we have now. teaching and learning. Local control would be restored to school districts for all teacher and principal evaluations. Grievance Director • • • Robert J. Reich With full repeal, testing does not necessarily have to be Assistant Directors he statewide APPR was problematic from the begin- part of evaluations at all. But if tests were used in the eval- Carol Atkins, Alex Castillo, Ed. D Robert Colon, Jermaine Garden, Dale Kelly ning. It focused on grades 3 to 8 ELA and Math uations, they would be kept to a minimum and reflect the Marlene Lazar, Ph.D Tassessments for elementary and middle schools, realities of the community. One-size-fits-all cannot possi- Director of Communications and Regents exams and graduation rates for high schools. bly apply to the 700+ school districts of New York State. Clem Richardson Yet only 17 percent of elementary and middle school But we understand that full repeal may not occur at Assistant Director of Communications Corey Bachman teachers directly teach students in those areas and not all this point in time. CSA still advocates that the legislature n Prinicpal of IS 303 in Brooklyn, Carmen N. Director of Political Affairs high school teachers teach Regents courses. Unbelievably, rethink the bill and mandates locally negotiated teacher Amador was named ‘Drug Free Hero of the Herman Merritt everyone – regardless of grades or subjects taught – was and administrator evaluations that have been thoroughly Year’ for her contributions to education and Assistant Director of Political Affairs rated on those tests. Initially, only 20 percent of standard- thought through by all stakeholders and approved by Gabe Gallucci drug abuse awareness. ized test scores were required by law to be used for APPR the state commissioner of education and the Board of Assistant Director John Khani scores. But NYCDOE decided to use 40 percent. Then Gov. Regents. Most important, we also recommend that an make informed decisions and live drug- Special Assistant to President Cuomo raised the stakes to 50% and added the new scor- educator’s MOSL score is kept to no more than 20 percent free. Every June, the foundation holds Gary Goldstein ing matrix. of the overall score. its annual Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala, CSA Conference Chair There we were with poorly designed assessments that Then multiple measures of evaluation can be taken Pierre Lehmuller CSA Historian were used for the wrong reasons. Instead of serving as into greater consideration and educators can be held more Manfred Korman diagnostic tools to help students learn, they deprived broadly accountable. A high premium on standardized CSA Retiree Chapter them of much needed classroom time and subjected them tests is perilous. It can lead to manipulation, narrow the Gayle Lockett, Chair Mark Brodsky, Director to days of mind-numbing prep and anxiety. Just as bad, curriculum and still fail to hold educators accountable. half of educator evaluation scores were based on these In taking this more gradual approach, perhaps the psy- Letter tests. Sometimes, the questions were so ludicrous, they’d chometricians can continue their quest to develop a valid CSA NEWS make the nightly news. metric tied to exam scores. Appreciation For ‘Gratitude And Grit’ Editor Chuck Wilbanks Then, more than three years ago, exasperated parents Let’s get this done. We have been tinkering for far Design Consultant Michele Pacheco To the Editor: What a great collection of articles entitled Production Assistant Christine Altman rose up, 20 percent of students around the state opted too long. We need an evaluation system that holds us Gratitude and Grit, written by CSA’s past presidents Donald out of the tests and New York became the vanguard of accountable for what we control, focuses on professional Singer, Jill Levy and Ernest Logan. I was particularly touched by the anti-testing movement. A moratorium was passed so growth and doesn’t require more effort to implement. Jill’s very candid and heart-rending story. Her life dramatically that ELA and Math tests in grades 3 to 8 – though still The well-meaning bill now in the State Legislature is like changed after the loss of her beloved husband. The benefits of CSA News (004-532) is published required to be given under federal law – could not be a bandage on a broken leg. It is only a gesture. Much being a union member eased the financial burden which could monthly except July and August for $35 have spelled disaster for most individuals. per year per member by CSA, 40 Rector used in evaluations. more needs to be done or we will be talking about this St., NY, NY 10006. Periodical postage The new bill that’s been moving through the Assembly year after year. The peace of mind and financial support which we all enjoy paid at , NY, and additional as CSA members and retired NYC employees do indeed help ease mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send and Senate in Albany would make the state tests optional the pain of such a devastating loss and life changing moment. address changes to CSA News, 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006. for evaluations, but they would still have to be admin- Mark Cannizzaro is president of the Council of School –RONALD IMUNDI istered. The decision about what tests would be used for Supervisors and Administrators. Retired Principal, PS/MS 83, District 11X

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PRESIDENT’S PAGE AWARDS Showcase Your School At This Union Members and Officials Year’s CSA We Need To Solve APPR, Conference Got an innovative way of sched- Celebrated For Achievements uling? A jaw-dropping literacy pro- gram? The 2018 CSA Educational But This Isn’t The Way held in honor of the Excellence award BY CSA STAFF Leadership Conference is the perfect United Nations Office for our union’s web- venue to showcase what’s going on Rethink the existing law. Restore local control. By Mark Cannizzaro The end of the school year always brings on Drugs and Crime site. CSA President in your school. CSA members are honors to outstanding educators. Below is a International Day Mark Cannizzaro encouraged to submit a proposal for sampling of some of the many honors gar- Against Drug Abuse, was honored for his a 65-minute workshop at the Nov. evaluations would be decided at the local nered by CSA members, officers and staff. and honors commu- CSA News column 3 event. level in contract negotiations. While this nity leaders who have Wrecking Teacher A look at some of the titles from might help to quell the opt-out move- Nancy Fernandez contributed to drug Standards Hurts last year’s conference shows the ment, Measures of Student Learning CSA Member Nancy Fernandez, education and aware- Us All, a column diversity of proposals that were (MOSL) would still account for 50 per- an assistant principal with the Office ness. decrying the charter received enthusiastically by confer- of Adult and Continuing Education, school industry’s ence attendees: Get A Life Without cent of educator’s score and districts was honored April 21 by the Catholic Rosemarie efforts to weaken Sacrificing Your Career; Galaxy 101: would be left with two bad choices. Teachers Association. The group Sinclair the teacher training An Introduction to School-Based • • • bestowed the Geraldine D. Chapey The St. John’s standards. The group Budgeting; Using the Neurosciences award on Ms. Fernandez, “for her deep University Chapter also honored CSA pathway to learn, experience and f the bill passes, districts could opt to unshakeable faith and her compassionate of Phi Delta Kappa News Editor Chuck teach emotional regulation; Rising use standardized and Regents exams concern for others. She has exemplified honored CSA First Vice Wilbanks in the Stars: An ELL Peer Mentoring as “group measures,” which would the traits of faith, hope, and love. These President Rosemarie reporting category for Partnership. Blue Ribbon I qualities continue to touch all those she Sinclair with its his story “Carpenters The conference proposal form be efficient but wouldn’t address the meets and services.” Educator of the Year MARK BRODSKY Sue As City Slashes can be found on the CSA web- problems of validity and reliability. Or award on May 22. The n CSA First Vice President Rosemarie Benefits During site under, “Information for CSA districts could create or purchase assess- Carmen N. Amador organization noted Sinclair was honored by St. John’s Negotiations,” a Members.” Questions may be ments designed for all grades and subject Carmen N. Amador, principal of IS that during her long University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. struggle over appar- directed to the conference chair- areas so that teachers would be evaluated 303 in Brooklyn, received the Drug Free career she “has always ent violations of the man, Pierre Lehmuller, by email at on assessments for the grades and subjects they teach. Hero award, given by the Foundation championed the cause Taylor Law. [email protected]. This would greatly increase the number of tests. It’s non- for a Drug-Free World. The group is a of dynamic leadership in her various roles The awards were presented at Metro’s nonprofit public benefit corporation that as a teacher, assistant principal and prin- annual conference on May 11. The sensical and inhumane to test children even more just so empowers youth and adults with factual cipal.” As a grants manager, “she worked MNYLCC includes editors, writers, art- we can evaluate and label adults. information about drugs so they can tirelessly to assist school leaders in provid- ists, photographers, graphic designers, Bronx Carnival Think about it: Creation and administration of addi- ing quality, holistic programs for youth, web designers, radio program producers, tional assessments is likely to reduce instruction time families and teachers in which they labor public relations specialists, and Of Speech And further. Unfunded mandates could emerge, including the developed and utilized new skills purchase of third-party assessments from vendors. Testing while enhancing old ones.” They Hearing n CSA and scoring schedules would proliferate. The logistics and noted that she secured more than May was Better Speech and Hearing $19 million in grants and managed took top Awareness Month, so on May 24, the validation of each teacher’s results would fall directly spots in the close to $30 million in grants for District 7 held a carnival at PS 25 in on principals and APs. Metro New New York’s public schools. to celebrate the practices In the best of all possible worlds, the way out of this York Labor public educators employ in speech is to repeal the existing ersatz teacher/principal evalua- Mark Cannizzaro Communi- cations and language therapy. Helena tion law. It has not demonstrated a positive impact on Assemblywoman Catherine Hawkshawe, a Bronx-based speech Nolan and the Ridgewood Council teaching and learning. Local control would be restored to (MNYLCC) supervisor, said more than 600 kids Democratic Club named CSA school districts for all teacher and principal evaluations. annual and parents attended, playing games President Mark Cannizzaro one of With full repeal, testing does not necessarily have to be Journalism based on therapy strategies. Attendees their Labor Leaders of the Year, at High Honors For part of evaluations at all. But if tests were used in the eval- Awards received information in English and their 2018 Annual Dinner Dance Contest. Spanish, and free hearing screenings. uations, they would be kept to a minimum and reflect the on June 14. Other labor leaders Awards were (One parent discovered a hearing Brooklyn Principal realities of the community. One-size-fits-all cannot possi- honored were William D. Hayes presented at problem that required further inves- bly apply to the 700+ school districts of New York State. treasurer and business manager of the MNYLCC tigation.) Participants learned about BY CSA STAFF But we understand that full repeal may not occur at Ironworkers Local 197, and Mark annual the connection of hearing to health this point in time. CSA still advocates that the legislature Henry the president and business conference. and literacy, as well as which mile- Josephine Sportella-Giusto, principal of PS 682 in agent of the Amalgamated Transit rethink the bill and mandates locally negotiated teacher n Prinicpal of IS 303 in Brooklyn, Carmen N. stones to expect in their children’s Brooklyn, is no stranger to high honors: She and her Amador was named ‘Drug Free Hero of the Workers Local 1056. video producers from public and private and administrator evaluations that have been thoroughly development. school won the coveted U.S. Department of Education Year’ for her contributions to education and sector trade unions and related orga- –CW National Blue Ribbon School award in 2015. Now, thought through by all stakeholders and approved by drug abuse awareness. CSA News and Website nizations. Metro is affiliated with the her school, also known as The Academy of Talented the state commissioner of education and the Board of CSA won a handful of awards in International Labor Communications Scholars, or TAOTS, has been recognized as a Blue Regents. Most important, we also recommend that an make informed decisions and live drug- the Metro NY Labor Communications Association of the AFL-CIO, and coop- Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, educator’s MOSL score is kept to no more than 20 percent free. Every June, the foundation holds Council’s annual Journalism Awards erates with the Central Teachers’ issued by the non-profit of the same name dedicated of the overall score. its annual Drug Free Heroes Awards Gala, Contest, including the General Labor Council. to working with individual schools. “The vision that Then multiple measures of evaluation can be taken Retirement Principal Sportella-Giusto created and brought to life into greater consideration and educators can be held more in this school creates an environment where all stu- System dents can be successful,” said Jayne Ellspermann, the broadly accountable. A high premium on standardized 2015 National Principal of the Year and a Blue Ribbon tests is perilous. It can lead to manipulation, narrow the Retiree Searching May 2018 Schools assessor. “The level of rigor at every grade curriculum and still fail to hold educators accountable. level is impressive but not surprising as all students are Unit Values In taking this more gradual approach, perhaps the psy- Letter treated like talented Scholars.” Sportella-Giusto is in the For A Kidney Donor center, pictured above. chometricians can continue their quest to develop a valid Diversified Equity metric tied to exam scores. Appreciation For ‘Gratitude And Grit’ Continued from Page 1 CSA,” Mr. Carrington said at Fund: 94.459 Let’s get this done. We have been tinkering for far To the Editor: What a great collection of articles entitled “If people are interested in the time. “Membership mat- Balanced Fund: 16.134 too long. We need an evaluation system that holds us Gratitude and Grit, written by CSA’s past presidents Donald donating, they can get tested ters. It is here that we build accountable for what we control, focuses on professional Singer, Jill Levy and Ernest Logan. I was particularly touched by and all of the expenses are relationships and create net- International Equity growth and doesn’t require more effort to implement. Jill’s very candid and heart-rending story. Her life dramatically covered by my insurance,” works of support. You never Fund: 11.416 The well-meaning bill now in the State Legislature is like changed after the loss of her beloved husband. The benefits of she said. know how well they will serve Inflation Protection a bandage on a broken leg. It is only a gesture. Much being a union member eased the financial burden which could A couple of years ago, a you. I have a new kidney and Fund: 10.236 more needs to be done or we will be talking about this have spelled disaster for most individuals. story in the CSA News ulti- can resume the things I love mately led to a donated kid- to do, including traveling and year after year. The peace of mind and financial support which we all enjoy Socially Responsive eating chocolate. Through as CSA members and retired NYC employees do indeed help ease ney for retired member Brent Equity Fund: 17.251 the pain of such a devastating loss and life changing moment. Carrington, who was facing my CSA membership, I found Mark Cannizzaro is president of the Council of School –RONALD IMUNDI certain death without one. better health, comradery, per- www.trsnyc.org Supervisors and Administrators. Retired Principal, PS/MS 83, District 11X “I am forever grateful to sonal and financial support.”

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Bob Grievance Corner Reich PS 25 To Keep Doors Open, Judge Rules Continued from Page 1 aware of the opportunities there. It would be hard not to speculate It’s That Crazy Time Of The Year Again that that was not the first step by t this time of year, should take to prepare for your hearing. In prepa- union is here to protect you from this sort of error. the DOE in trying to vacate the 10-month employ- ration, at minimum, you should forward to CSA Many members seek and obtain new positions building so they could use it for ees have either copies of the rating sheets, all observations or let- during the summer months. Please be reminded other purposes.” received or will ters that are in your file, copies of any investigative that should you accept a managerial position, you Indeed, although she was not Abe receiving their annual reports and rebuttals if you have submitted them. will forfeit any retroactive pay due and you will mentioned in the courtroom pro- rating. A satisfactory rating If you have not submitted rebuttals, please send a not have reversion rights to any DOE position. In ceedings, charter school kingpin is surely well earned. If, on draft rebuttal and the original letter and your CSA addition, please contact CSA if you are currently Eva Moskowitz was a looming the other hand, you are representative will review and advise you. school-based and are entertaining a position as presence. Her Success Academy City’s actions, the unhappy recipient of A rating of “U” must be appealed or it will not an education administrator. There are important school business has operated an unsatisfactory rating, be heard. A discontinuance/denial is automatically decisions you must make regarding your reversion Bed-Stuy 3, a K-2 school in the ‘turns on its head you must submit an appeal scheduled within the school year pursuant to law. rights prior to accepting a position as an EA. Don’t same building as PS 25. She has the jurisprudence within twenty days of If you receive a rating of “U” and are discontinue/ jump for a salary increase, think before you leap. been angling to operate a middle receipt, exclusive of summer denied, you must appeal the “U” rating. Questions as to specific positions and whether they school in the building. for labor law of vacation. A reminder to Supervisors of…: Should you are CSA represented should be clarified before taking While the DOE had told her Please email Liz Dell’Alba work 21 days or less during the summer, you will be the position. earlier in the year that she could New York for the Annual at [email protected] and she paid pro rata. Should you work more than 21 days open a fifth-grade class in the will forward an appeal you will be paid on an annualized basis. Do not be • • • building, Deputy Chancellor of last half century.’ Ratings packet to you. When you misled: working less than 21 days entitles you to or some, June is the end of a career and perhaps Operations Elizabeth Rose noti- Arrive. submit your appeal, please pro rata pay, not per session as you might be told. the start of part-time employment or a new fied Ms. Moskowitz in a June be certain to submit a copy Should you have any difficulties, please contact CSA Fcareer. Be certain to familiarize yourself with 11 letter that because of Judge Appeals of it to CSA, attention Liz. immediately. regulations about conflicts of interest. If you have Levine’s ruling, she now could Correction If you have received a • • • any questions, please contact us before contacting Must Be notice that you are being the DOE’s Office of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. In the Sept. CSA News, we mis- discontinued, you must he DOE prepares summer checks as of May 15 Finally, this is a good time of year to familiarize identified Suncoast, FL Unit Submitted contact CSA immediately. of each year. If you are hired as a 12-month yourself with your well-earned CSA contract. Look Leader Mike Nemoytin’s email Although a principal can T Assistant Principal after that date, your summer ahead to the 6% pay raise you will be receiving in address. the correct address is Quickly recommend a discontinu- checks will not reflect the correct salary. Go to the September and October. [email protected]. ance/denial, the superin- payroll portal and if you do not see the proper salary Remember: In numbers, there is strength. Work We regret the error tendent must support and reflected on your check, notify CSA immediately so to keep your union strong so that it can protect sign this recommendation or it is not valid. Once that we can file a grievance to make the DOE correct you. you notify CSA that you have appealed your rating, this. Just a few days ago, a member who was hired you will be contacted by a representative who will in a timely manner learned that the DOE had erred Questions or concerns? Contact me via email at Spring Workshops: Multidimensional explain the appeal process and review steps you and converted him back to a ten-month salary. Your [email protected]. Principal Performance Review Looking For Runners Haitian Administrators’ Milestone BY CSA NEWS STAFF In this column, we try to keep members Letter Will You Join The Club? The Haitian flag updated on how the Executive Leadership was proudly hung Institute is addressing current trends in and the tables were education. In the March issue, we discussed True Leadership: CSA covered with blue micro-credentialing. Here we will describe President Doesn’t ‘Just and red tablecloths. how ELI provided school leaders with profes- Talk The Talk.’ Instead, Throughout the eve- sional development on the Multidimensional ning, SHSA president Principal Performance Review (MPPR), the He ‘Walks The Walk!’ Jean Paul shared our tool that will be used to evaluate all princi- vision and mission pals beginning with the 2018-19 school year. To the Editor: After 17 years as to create a support Let’s begin with some background. Several an assistant principal in my previ- system that recog- years ago, the New York State Department of ous school, the Janision to move on nizes our cultural Education informed the NYC DOE that the and transfer was a difficult one. Mark heritage and provides Quality Review rubric was not acceptable for Cannizzaro and his team gave me tre- a platform where the evaluation of principals. To be in com- mendous guidance and support. our expertise can pliance, the DOE selected the State approved When I finally Janided to transfer be shared and cele- MPPR, developed by Learner-Centered and completed the C-30, a roadblock brated. Initiatives, Ltd. (LCI), as the new principal was present, in the way of an SBI. It’s “Walking into the evaluation tool. During this school year, a not something any member wants to building with my flag pilot program was put in place involving n Maybelle Ferreira is a principal, surfer, motorcyclist, and runner. deal with, and I called CSA immediately. on display was the selected principals and their superintendents. Mark, the leader of the union, took it In her down time, Marybelle Ferreira, principal of IS 54 in n The Haitian School Administrators Association first general meeting was on May cherry on top of my In addition, LCI conducted workshops and upon himself to call me and ask, “How the Bronx, likes to surf. She also likes to ride a Harley Davidson. 18 at 40 Rector Street. Haitian CSA members have shown great enthusiasm for the day,” said Principal webinars for superintendents and PLFs. can I help?” I was totally blown away. But her main release is running. So far, she has completed group’s potential. Berthe Faustin, At the request of the CSA leadership, ELI In a matter of days he put the wheels 38 marathons. Her best time, 3:13, would provoke envy Principal of PS 189K. provided a series of professional development in motion and had these frivolous among many who have covered such distances. She ran the BY DR. YVROSE PIERRE The evening cul- sessions where the MPPR could be more charges dismissed and my appointment Boston Marathon the year of the terrorist attack there, and minated with the recognition of educational deeply explored through workshops primar- confirmed. That is true leadership! He this year plans to compete in the Marine Corps Marathon in About 50 CSA members of Haitian descent as pioneers within our community: Ms. Nancy ily conducted by Joanne Picone-Zocchia, didn’t just ‘talk the talk.’ He ‘walked the Washington, D.C. My running bracelet says “Running Keeps well as other CSA members attended the May Esposito, CSA District Chair, Ms. Faustin, and Vice-President of LCI and lead author of the walk.’ That’s what leaders do. We are Me Sane,” she said. “I have my best ideas when I am running.” 18 Society of Haitian School Administrators gen- Dr. Monalisa Ferrari were honored for their dis- MPPR document. CSA members were invited fortunate to have him at the helm. Although nursing minor injuries now, she is game to start a eral meeting, its first ever. SHSA executive board tinguished work and leadership. to attend a series of four workshops held I always believe it’s the little things CSA runners club. members Dr. Max Jean Paul, Dr. James Philemy, “This was a very special day,” said Dr. Magalie on April 9, April 16, April 26 and May 22. in life that matter. How can we make a “Mark Cannizzaro exhorts members to take care of their Pauline Dorsaint, Glenda Esperance, Natasha Alexis. “I am profoundly moved by the experi- Whether members attended one or all four, difference and help someone in need? health – as we all know our jobs are so demanding sometimes Ulysses and Edu Hermelyn and I hosted the ence.” they learned about the process directly from You truly live up to the belief! it’s easy to lose sight of that. With running, it’s not just the event, held at CSA headquarters. SHSA sends a special thank you to CSA for the lead author. Thank you Mark, Bob Reich, physical benefits – the benefits are psychological, too.” The evening began with greetings and bless- their support. We also extend our heartfelt The workshops were responsive to the Jermaine Garden and Jim Harrigan for The name of the club and route locations will be determined ings from CSA First Vice President Rosemarie thanks to Dr. Richard Forman, Principal at Clara needs and questions of participants and being there for me when I needed you when members begin to express interest. She said one approach Sinclair. CSA Assistant Grievance Director Dale Barton High School, Ketler Louissaint, superin- provided materials that could be duplicated and for being there for the members of would be to choose routes where most of the members live who Kelly, President of the Black Caucus, also came. tendent of District 75, and Clarence Ellis, super- and used in their home schools. Ms. Picone- our great union! form the club. Another would be to simply choose an array of Dr. Henry Joseph offered benedictions, followed intendent of District 17 in Brooklyn, who all Zocchia made the presentations relevant by –VICTOR IACOVANO alluring routes around the city to provide some colorful variety. by presentations by attended the event. having participants relate them to their own Assistant Principal If you’re interested, contact Ms. Ferreira at marybelle.edu@ Member Eugene Mathieu from Brooklyn, If you are interested in learning more about schools and situations and by helping them McKinley JHS 259, Brooklyn gmail.com. And if you see her blowing by you on her Harley, Josue Pierre from the office of New York City the Society of Haitian School Administrators, learn how to integrate the MPPR into their don’t distract her. Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Dr. Caterina please contact Dr. Max Jean Paul at SHSA1804@ thinking and planning, –CW DiTillio, an education administrator who dis- gmail.com and connect with @SHSA1804 on This summer, DOE personnel will conduct cussed the wonderful work she is doing in Haiti. twitter. a series of MPPR workshops for all principals CSA NEWS June 2018 June 2018 CSA NEWS 5

Grievance Corner PS 25 To Keep Doors Open, Judge Rules NATION Continued from Page 1 not do so. Ms. Rose also told aware of the opportunities there. Ms. Moskowitz that Success n Eva Education It’s That Crazy Time Of The Year Again It would be hard not to speculate Academy had plenty of other Moskowitz that that was not the first step by spaces around Brooklyn for mid- on the steps KANSAS: union is here to protect you from this sort of error. the DOE in trying to vacate the dle school students. of City hall on School Security building so they could use it for June 12. The Many members seek and obtain new positions Ms. Moskowitz held a In the aftermath of school shoot- head of Success during the summer months. Please be reminded other purposes.” sparsely attended June 12 press ings across the country, districts Academy was that should you accept a managerial position, you Indeed, although she was not conference on the steps of are investing heavily in high tech angry that PS will forfeit any retroactive pay due and you will mentioned in the courtroom pro- City Hall to denounce Mayor security. The tools districts use 25 would not not have reversion rights to any DOE position. In ceedings, charter school kingpin DeBlasio and the DOE and to range from background checks for be closing so addition, please contact CSA if you are currently Eva Moskowitz was a looming seek what she termed emergency visitors and social media monitor- she could open school-based and are entertaining a position as presence. Her Success Academy action on her behalf. She and ing software to gunshot-detection a middle school school business has operated her supporters claimed Success sensors and ID cards with panic an education administrator. There are important in the building. decisions you must make regarding your reversion Bed-Stuy 3, a K-2 school in the Academy students from Cobble buttons. The school security CHUCK WILBANKS rights prior to accepting a position as an EA. Don’t same building as PS 25. She has Hill were being “evicted” from market has become a multi-billion jump for a salary increase, think before you leap. been angling to operate a middle the building. She did not note While many parents and staff lem further. And members of dollar industry. There is little data Questions as to specific positions and whether they school in the building. that she had been engaging in of PS 25 are excited about the the PTA and school leadership on which systems would be most are CSA represented should be clarified before taking While the DOE had told her evictions of her own: Without judge’s ruling, they also share team have noted that despite the effective. (nbcnews.com) the position. earlier in the year that she could informing the DOE or the pub- an uneasy feeling that the battle administration’s push to expand open a fifth-grade class in the ILLINOIS: • • • lic, Ms. Moskowitz had set about isn’t over. When news surfaced pre-kindergarten offerings, the building, Deputy Chancellor of telling the parents of students that the DOE wanted to close DOE hasn’t assigned any such Chicago Schools or some, June is the end of a career and perhaps Operations Elizabeth Rose noti- attending Success Academy’s the school, some parents had classes to PS 25. “What is the Chicago closed 49 elementary the start of part-time employment or a new fied Ms. Moskowitz in a June Bed-Stuy 3 she was closing the already made arrangements for DOE’s plan to send kids to us?” schools and one high school career. Be certain to familiarize yourself with 11 letter that because of Judge school and that they would need their kids to attend other schools, asked one educator. F program in 2013 to recover from Levine’s ruling, she now could regulations about conflicts of interest. If you have to go somewhere else next year. deepening the enrollments prob- a $1 billion deficit. Low-income any questions, please contact us before contacting families affected by the closures the DOE’s Office of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. were promised new opportuni- Finally, this is a good time of year to familiarize EXECUTIVE ties at the schools that they were yourself with your well-earned CSA contract. Look Moving Leaders Forward sent to. However, University of ahead to the 6% pay raise you will be receiving in LEADERSHIP Chicago researchers looked at the September and October. short-term and long-term effects of Remember: In numbers, there is strength. Work INSTITUTE school closures and found students to keep your union strong so that it can protect did not fair well. Chicago placed you. a moratorium on school closings which is due to expire. Many won- Questions or concerns? Contact me via email at Spring Workshops: Multidimensional der if Chicago will repeat its past [email protected]. mistake. (Washington Post) Principal Performance Review NEW YORK: BY CSA NEWS STAFF and a separate series for superintendents. Financial Aid Haitian Administrators’ Milestone The ELI sessions sought to give participants Though some 900,000 students In this column, we try to keep members advance insights into the new process. The Recommended qualified for state financial aid last The Haitian flag updated on how the Executive Leadership process is too complex to condense into this year, the funds were never received was proudly hung Institute is addressing current trends in column, but here are some highlights that Reading as states ran out of money. The aid and the tables were education. In the March issue, we discussed came out of these sessions for principals to comes from a general fund in most states; once it’s exhausted, it’s gone. covered with blue micro-credentialing. Here we will describe focus on during this summer’s workshops. Cliatt-Wayman, Linda. Lead Some states decide who gets fund- and red tablecloths. how ELI provided school leaders with profes- • When creating the document, Ms. Fearlessly, Love Hard: Finding ing based on financial need; others Throughout the eve- Picone-Zocchia found that there was a pau- Your Purpose and Putting It to sional development on the Multidimensional on a first-come, first-serve basis. ning, SHSA president Work. Jossey-Bass, 2017. Principal Performance Review (MPPR), the city of language that described what princi- Still others fund all students at very Jean Paul shared our tool that will be used to evaluate all princi- pals actually do. She developed a technical The author offers real, action- able advice for those seeking to low levels. The bottom line is that vision and mission pals beginning with the 2018-19 school year. vocabulary that principals, superintendents with the increasing cost of college, change the educational system to create a support Let’s begin with some background. Several and PLF’s need to internalize so they can low-income students who aspire to from within. Leadership with love system that recog- years ago, the New York State Department of engage in meaningful professional conver- attend college are finding it harder nizes our cultural Education informed the NYC DOE that the sations. There are domains, dimensions, can make lasting changes, even in to do so. (hechingerreport.org) heritage and provides Quality Review rubric was not acceptable for descriptors, processes, practices, structures, the toughest situations. View the a platform where and systems. Each of these terms has a dis- author’s Ted Talk: www.youtube. the evaluation of principals. To be in com- CALIFORNIA: our expertise can pliance, the DOE selected the State approved tinct meaning and relevance to the work of com/watch?v=Xeniti47kA be shared and cele- MPPR, developed by Learner-Centered the school leader. CPR Required brated. Initiatives, Ltd. (LCI), as the new principal • Unlike the Quality Review, this evalua- California became the latest state “Walking into the evaluation tool. During this school year, a tion tool is not designed to evaluate a school. Upcoming to require CPR for students to earn building with my flag pilot program was put in place involving Rather it specifically seeks to evaluate princi- a high school diploma. It joins on display was the selected principals and their superintendents. pal practice. Workshops 39 other states and the District of cherry on top of my In addition, LCI conducted workshops and • Even after the summer workshops, Columbia. Nearly 90% of people day,” said Principal webinars for superintendents and PLFs. there will be a need for ongoing professional • Executive Leadership Summer who suffer cardiac arrest out of the Berthe Faustin, At the request of the CSA leadership, ELI development until all parties are fully conver- Institute: Mon., July 9 – All day hospital die; CPR can triple a per- Principal of PS 189K. provided a series of professional development sant in and comfortable with this new and DASA Workshop son’s chance of survival. In Norway, The evening cul- sessions where the MPPR could be more complex process. Both the DOE and CSA are • Tue., July 10 – Thurs. July 12: AM where CPR is taught in schools, minated with the recognition of educational deeply explored through workshops primar- working conscientiously to comprehend and - Guest speaker and break-out ses- the survival rate for cardiac arrest pioneers within our community: Ms. Nancy ily conducted by Joanne Picone-Zocchia, implement the MPPR. sions; PM - Choice of Workshops. victims jumps to 25%. Students are able to learn the skills in as little one Esposito, CSA District Chair, Ms. Faustin, and Vice-President of LCI and lead author of the • Principals need to determine how to To register and find detailed infor- class period. (educationlive.com) Dr. Monalisa Ferrari were honored for their dis- MPPR document. CSA members were invited accomplish their visions. The focus of the mation, go to csa-nyc.org, click tinguished work and leadership. to attend a series of four workshops held MPPR is to provide a context for school ELI at the top menu and then “This was a very special day,” said Dr. Magalie on April 9, April 16, April 26 and May 22. improvement and the principal practices that Executive Leadership Summer VIRGINIA: Alexis. “I am profoundly moved by the experi- Whether members attended one or all four, inform them. Institute. Transgender Rule ence.” they learned about the process directly from • Principals should be pro-active in their • School Based Intermediate SHSA sends a special thank you to CSA for the lead author. use of the MPPR. A transgender teenager who took Supervisors Institute: Mon., July 16 their support. We also extend our heartfelt The workshops were responsive to the It’s a complex system but used correctly, his fight to use the boys’ bathroom to Thurs., July 19. To register and thanks to Dr. Richard Forman, Principal at Clara needs and questions of participants and the MPPR could be a more appropriate prin- to the courts, won his battle; a find detailed information, go to Federal judge ruled school officials Barton High School, Ketler Louissaint, superin- provided materials that could be duplicated cipal rating system than the one now in use. csa-nyc.org, click on ELI at the top violated his constitutional rights. tendent of District 75, and Clarence Ellis, super- and used in their home schools. Ms. Picone- ELI offered the spring series of sessions to menu and then on SBISI Institute. Though he has graduated, the intendent of District 17 in Brooklyn, who all Zocchia made the presentations relevant by provide participants with an advance look Note: Only applicants accepted into the decision could affect other students attended the event. having participants relate them to their own at the MPPR in a small group workshop for- SBISI program may attend. For further who seek to use the facilities that If you are interested in learning more about schools and situations and by helping them mat. It is hoped that after the DOE summer information call Nick at (212) 823- align with their gender identity. the Society of Haitian School Administrators, learn how to integrate the MPPR into their workshops, all principals will have a working 2083; or Steve at (212) 823-2085; or (Washington Post) please contact Dr. Max Jean Paul at SHSA1804@ thinking and planning, knowledge of the rating tool and be able to Marie at (212) 823-2087 OMPILED BY gmail.com and connect with @SHSA1804 on This summer, DOE personnel will conduct engage in a continuing dialogue on maxi- — C CHRISTINE ALTMAN twitter. a series of MPPR workshops for all principals mizing its effectiveness. 6 CSA NEWS June 2018

VIEWPOINT RETIREE CHAPTER CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Best Leaders Lead Themselves First BY GREGG KORROL move someone from where they are, What language patterns are being reflect on the specific words I used, per- to a more empowered state so they feel used? The intensity of the words people haps what need the person was trying here is often discussion about what safe and heard. I need to help them use tells you a lot about the way they to meet within themselves that caused Autumn great leaders do. Why are they find the resources available to either think. When people use words that the action, etc. Taking responsibility Tgreat? What skills are necessary in understand why a decision is made or convey strong emotion, it informs you means being a player in every situation, creating a great leader? How would you to help them create a better opportu- of their emotional state. Introducing not a victim. Find one change within know if you were one? nity for themselves. In order to influ- softer words into the conversation can yourself, (even something as simple as I’ve been a Principal for 13 years, ence anyone else, the most important de-escalate it and yield a better result. not speaking first), then observe the with 24 years in the DOE. While I person you must lead is yourself. This For example, instead of saying “This is way other people respond. have taken my school from SINI to a means being self-aware and reflecting a problem,” how would it feel if you 2018 Rewards school, from a D to an A, and on how your mind works, your own said, “This is interesting”? Small Turns = Big Yields so forth, I’ve learned it’s not the spe- personal needs and expectations, your Changing something is not about cifics of teaching that are the largest strengths and weakness, and how you Be Aware Of Body Language doing anything drastic (although that ONLINE REGISTRATION opens June 26. Brochure will be viewable June 19. factor in moving a teacher or school present yourself in every situation. While words are vital for commu- sometimes works). It is actually the forward. Here are a few tips on how to create nication, research shows the tone of small changes you make on a daily I use the phrase, “It’s all about the change within yourself, and others: your words and your body language is basis that have a great impact. Create teacher.” Meaning it is the person him- responsible for over 80% of your mes- 1-2 new habits in your language pat- self or herself, who stands in front of What’s the person focusing on? sage. Reflect on your emotional state terns, in your work routine, or in your the classroom, who can make or break The conversation you have in your before speaking with a teacher, parent, personal life, and see the impact. every situation with kids and parents. own mind, and the story you are tell- etc. or sending an email. How you It is the mind state of that teacher and ing yourself about the situation, affects convey your message will greatly deter- Be The Change... the way they respond to people that your emotions, which then affect the mine how or if it is received. To quote Gandhi, “Be the change makes all the difference in a classroom actions you take. Having a person “see” you wish to see in the world.” By or conversation, and the same applies the situation differently allows a person Take responsibility. focusing more on yourself, you will to being a leader. to see other possibilities. A great series While we shoulder a lot of respon- have much more impact on the peo- For me, leadership is about influenc- of questions to ask yourself is: What sibility for others as leaders, a question ple around you, and as a result, move ing the thoughts, feelings, emotions else could this mean? What’s great I ask myself often is, “How did I con- mountains. and behaviors of the people I encoun- about this? What would this look like tribute to this situation?” When a situ- ter, whether staff members, parents or if it were easy? What do I need to know ation didn’t go the way I had hoped, or Gregg Korrol is principal of PS 101 The students. With each meeting, I have to to solve this? someone reacts in a way I don’t like, I Verrazano School in Brooklyn.

Annual Event CSA’s Endorsements For Celebrating Principals Upcoming Political Races CSA’s Political Action Committee recommended, and NY State Assembly: the Executive Board approved, the following endorse- A.D. 9 – Assemblywoman Christine Pellegrino ments in upcoming elections. These allies of our union A.D. 11 – Assemblywoman Kim Jean-Pierre deserve our support based on their advocacy of issues A.D. 22 – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages important to our members and the public school stu- A.D. 23 – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer-Amato dents of New York City. CSA members will continue A.D. 25 – Assemblywoman screening candidates throughout the summer. A.D. 29 – Assemblywoman A.D. 30 – Assemblyman Statewide: A.D. 33 – Assemblyman NY State Comptroller – Tom DiNapoli A.D. 34 – Assemblyman Michael DenDekker A.D. 37 – Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan NY State Congressional: A.D. 42 – Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Classes and Clubs C.D. 5 – Congressman Greg Meeks A.D. 43 – Assemblywoman F8 C1 American Mah Jongg C.D. 6 – Congresswoman Grace Meng A.D. 44 – Assemblyman Robert Carroll Instructor: Beverly Hershkowitz C.D. 7 – Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez A.D. 49 – Assemblyman Peter Abbate Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, C.D. 8 – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries A.D. 51 – Assemblyman Felix Ortiz NYC C.D. 9 – Congresswoman A.D. 52 – Assemblywoman Day/Dates: Mondays 9/17, 10/1, n From Left to Right: Fritzy Sannon, David Vazquez, Bonnie Butcher, C.D. 12 – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney A.D. 53 – Assemblywoman 10/15, 10/22 Tonya Lewis Taylor (E4EA) CSA President Mark Cannizzaro, Roderick C.D. 13 – Congressman A.D. 54 – Assemblyman Erik Dilan Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Palton, Louise Alfano and New York City Council Speaker Corey C.D. 14 – Congressman Joe Crowley A.D. 55 – Assemblywoman Member $70, non-member $75 Johnson. C.D. 15 – Congressman Jose E. Serrano A.D. 56 – Assemblywoman Fee: C.D. 16 – Congressman Eliot Engel A.D. 57 – Assemblyman Walter Mosley Limited: 16 participants P Come play Mah Jongg. For those BY CRAIG DIFOLCO talk to the principals in the A.D. 58 – Assemblyman Nick Perry in need of instruction, Beverly schools.” NY State Senate: A.D. 59 – Assemblywoman Hershkowitz will provide it. For those CSA held its annual This year’s honorees S.D. 8 – Senator John Brooks A.D. 60 – Assemblyman looking to just play, bring your friends Principal Soiree on May 10, included Louise Alfano of S.D. 10 – Senator James Sanders A.D. 64 – Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis or come to make new ones. Previous in conjunction with the PS 112 in Brooklyn, Fritzy S.D. 11 – Senator Tony Avella A.D. 65 – Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou graduates are warmly welcomed! Entertainers for Education Sannon Brown of the S.D. 12 – Senator Michael Gianaris A.D. 67 – Assemblywoman Alliance. The ceremony rec- Transition Center, Bonnie S.D. 14 – Senator A.D. 68 – Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez F18 C2 Beginner Bridge – The ognizes principals for their Butcher of JHS 210 in Queens, S.D. 16 – Senator Toby Stavisky A.D. 69 – Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell Novice outstanding achievements Roderick Palton of PS 140 in S.D. 18 – Senator Martin Dilan A.D. 71 – Assemblyman CSA Instructor: Michael Ebenstein throughout the year. Brooklyn, and David Vaszquez S.D. 19 – Senator A.D. 72 – Assemblywoman S.D. 21 – Senator Kevin Parker Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, City Council Speaker Corey of the Hunts Point School in A.D. 73 – Assemblyman S.D. 23 – Senator Diane Savino NYC Johnson kicked off the event the Bronx. Nominated by their A.D. 74 – Assemblyman S.D. 25 – Senator A.D. 75 – Assemblyman Richard Gottfried Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 9/18, 9/25, by thanking the attendees and peers, each was presented with S.D. 26 – Senator Brian Kavanagh A.D. 76 – Assemblywoman 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 praising their commitment and a plaque to honor their achieve- S.D. 27 – Senator Brad Hoylman A.D. 77 – Assemblywoman Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm dedication to the children of ment and received a video trib- S.D. 29 – Senator Jose Serrano A.D. 78 – Assemblyman Jose Rivera Fee: Member, $75, non-member $80 New York. ute highlighting the impressive S.D. 30 – Senator A.D. 79 – Assemblyman Michael Blake Limited: 16 participants “The work you do is the programs flourishing within P S.D. 32 – Senator Luis Sepulveda A.D. 80 – Assemblywoman Have you always wanted to learn foundation of this city,” he their schools. S.D. 33 – Senator Gustavo Rivera A.D. 82 – Assemblyman Bridge? Here is your chance. This class said. “I’ve always said that if Legendary R&B group Force S.D. 35 – Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins A.D. 83 – Speaker is meant for beginners who have not you really want to get answers MDs provided the evening’s S.D. 36 – Senator Jamaal Bailey A.D. 85 – Assemblyman played bridge before or have not played on what’s really happening, entertainment. S.D. 37 – Senator Shelley Mayer A.D. 86 – Assemblyman Victor Pichardo in a long time. We will be starting at S.D. 38 – Senator David Carlucci the beginning and will move through CSA NEWS June 2018

VIEWPOINT RETIREE CHAPTER CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The Best Leaders Lead Themselves First reflect on the specific words I used, per- haps what need the person was trying to meet within themselves that caused Autumn the action, etc. Taking responsibility means being a player in every situation, not a victim. Find one change within yourself, (even something as simple as not speaking first), then observe the way other people respond. 2018 Small Turns = Big Yields Changing something is not about doing anything drastic (although that ONLINE REGISTRATION opens June 26. Brochure will be viewable June 19. sometimes works).• •It is• actually the small changes you make on a daily basis that have a great impact. Create 1-2 new habits in your language pat- terns, in your work routine, or in your personal life, and see the impact. Dear Colleagues, Be The Change... To quote Gandhi, “Be the change One of the crown jewels of the Retiree Chapter is our Educational, Cultural, and Social department and the dedicated Words Without you wish to see in the world.” By members of their committee. It is because of their expertise and diligence that we often sit in amazement while we look at the Borders offers More focusing more on yourself, you will variety and caliber of workshops, classes and excursions offered to you. We strive to offer you the opportunity to participate in than 3,000 stories, have much more impact on the peo- unique activities that will broaden, expand and enrich your lives. By the many recommendations and suggestions and thanks ple around you, and as a result, move poems and essays mountains. we get, we know we are on the right track yet we are always looking to raise the bar each and every term. translated from 112 Gregg Korrol is principal of PS 101 The Verrazano School in Brooklyn. Come join us - reacquaint yourselves with colleagues you haven’t seen in a while and make new friends with like minds and different languages. similar interests.

In unity, Gayle Lockett, Chairperson CSA’s Endorsements For Mark Brodsky, Director Lucie Elio, Educational/Cultural Coordinator Upcoming Political Races Jacki Foster and Patricia Mack , Assistant Coordinators NY State Assembly: A.D. 9 – Assemblywoman Christine Pellegrino Educational/Cultural Committee: Harriet Cohen, Jay Cohen, Michael Ebenstein, Ronnie Feder, Lois Honig, Mark Kaufman, A.D. 11 – Assemblywoman Kim Jean-Pierre Barbetta Krinsky, Joseph La Cascia, Paula Lombardo, Ana Maldonado, Miriam Martínez-Díaz, Lark Morrison, Kathleen Murphy, A.D. 22 – Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages A.D. 23 – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer-Amato Al Nilsen, John Oricchio, Roz Persky, Sharon Thompson and Stanley Wilson A.D. 25 – Assemblywoman Nily Rozic A.D. 29 – Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman A.D. 30 – Assemblyman Brian Barnwell A.D. 33 – Assemblyman Clyde Vanel A.D. 34 – Assemblyman Michael DenDekker A.D. 37 – Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan Classes and Clubs A.D. 42 – Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Key to Symbols: A.D. 43 – Assemblywoman Diana Richardson F8 C1 American Mah Jongg A.D. 44 – Assemblyman Robert Carroll Instructor: Beverly Hershkowitz T TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED A.D. 49 – Assemblyman Peter Abbate Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, A.D. 51 – Assemblyman Felix Ortiz PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE NYC Create With Acrylic Paint P A.D. 52 – Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon Day/Dates: Mondays 9/17, 10/1, S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS A.D. 53 – Assemblywoman Maritza Davila 10/15, 10/22 F18 C4 Acrylic Painting 104 F18 C5 Paint + Sip = a Painting A.D. 54 – Assemblyman Erik Dilan Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Nancy Baldwin Instructor: Nancy Baldwin A.D. 55 – Assemblywoman Latrice Walker Fee: Member $70, non-member $75 Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor A.D. 56 – Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 9/26, Day/Dates: Wednesday, 10/17 beginning concepts to develop a bridge A.D. 57 – Assemblyman Walter Mosley Limited: 16 participants P sense. Each class will include instruc- Come play Mah Jongg. For those 10/10, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 Time: 4 pm – 7 pm A.D. 58 – Assemblyman Nick Perry Time: 11 am – 2 pm Fee: Member $50, non-member $55 tion time and play time. You will leave A.D. 59 – Assemblywoman Jaime Williams in need of instruction, Beverly the first class having played a few Hershkowitz will provide it. For those Fee: Member $100, non-member Limited: 10 participants P A.D. 60 – Assemblyman Charles Barron $105 Join us for a Paint & Sip Class hands of Bridge. A.D. 64 – Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis looking to just play, bring your friends or come to make new ones. Previous Limited: 10 participants P and enjoy an unforgettable evening A.D. 65 – Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou Come join our Acrylic Painting of painting. No previous drawing or F18 C3 Supervised Bridge A.D. 67 – Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal graduates are warmly welcomed! Class! No previous drawing or painting experience necessary! We – Advanced Beginner to A.D. 68 – Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez painting experience necessary. Our provide you with all of the materials Intermediate A.D. 69 – Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell F18 C2 Beginner Bridge – The professional art teacher will instruct and instruction to create a one of a CSA Instructor: Michael Ebenstein A.D. 71 – Assemblyman Al Taylor Novice and guide you to create your own kind work of art to cherish for years Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, A.D. 72 – Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa CSA Instructor: Michael Ebenstein original piece of art—in a fun and to come. Our professional art teacher NYC A.D. 73 – Assemblyman Dan Quart Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 9/18, 9/25, A.D. 74 – Assemblyman Harvey Epstein NYC relaxing atmosphere Supplies are will instruct and guide you to create required for this class. The supply your own original piece of art—in a 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 A.D. 75 – Assemblyman Richard Gottfried Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 9/18, 9/25, Time: 1 pm to 3 pm A.D. 76 – Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 list will be emailed to you after reg- fun and relaxing atmosphere. The istration. Grab a brush and paints, workshop will paint on a canvas. Fee: Member, $75, non-member $80 A.D. 77 – Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Limited: 16 participants P A.D. 78 – Assemblyman Jose Rivera and let the fun begin! Grab a brush and let the fun begin! Fee: Member, $75, non-member $80 This class is for the advanced begin- A.D. 79 – Assemblyman Michael Blake Limited: 16 participants P ner bridge player and those on the A.D. 80 – Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez Have you always wanted to learn intermediate level. The class will fea- A.D. 82 – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Bridge? Here is your chance. This class ture short lessons at the beginning of A.D. 83 – Speaker Carl Heastie is meant for beginners who have not each session followed by the playing of A.D. 85 – Assemblyman Marcos Crespo played bridge before or have not played hands in a supervised format. A.D. 86 – Assemblyman Victor Pichardo in a long time. We will be starting at the beginning and will move through Continued on R2

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BRENDA LUCK n As the Quilting Class finishes their seventh class, Carla Yuille presents one of her finished quilts to the class.

Classes and Clubs

Location: North Shore Towers, Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park, NY Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17,10/24 Time: Section 1: 10 am to 11:30 am and Section 2: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: $180, non-member $185 Limited: 8 participants Robert Guido and John Morrison are PGA professionals who work at the North Shore Towers Golf Club. The class will be following the theme of the NANCY BALDWIN last few semesters “Course Play”. With n Clockwise from top: Hibren Salazar shows off her lovely work, “I Love You!” which the small size of the group, Bob and she created in our fun painting class. Lucie Elio works methodically on her rendering John will be able to personalize instruc- of the late, great actress Audrey Hepburn. Palm trees at dusk on the beach. tion, taking into account that everyone may not be at the same playing level. Continued from previous page Limited: 16 participants Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/4, 10/11, Please note that if we have sufficient numbers, we will run two sections. Key to Symbols: The Jewelry Class has become one 10/18, 10/25 Classes and Clubs of the Educational Cultural Programs Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm Section I will be filled first. elite classes. The instructor will lead a Fee: Member, $115, non-member $120 TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED F18 C6 Heartfulness, Relaxation & T creative experience with the participants Limited: 8 participants per session Meditation P P PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE in using wire, beads, string, leather and Dining, Theatre, Film CSA Instructor: TBA S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS other materials. Participants will learn to F18 C10 Intermediate Tennis Clinic Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC design a necklace, bracelets and/or ear- 2 T P S Please note: ANYONE INTERESTED Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 10/3, 10/10, rings. Focus will be on completing new Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro IN PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLUBS 10/17 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm and different projects in every session. Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest MUST REGISTER. IF YOU REGISTERED Time: 2 pm – 3 pm Fee: $50 members, $55 non-members Hills IN THE FALL YOU NEED NOT Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members Limited: 10 participants Day/Dates: Thursdays, 11/1, 11/8, REGISTER AGAIN. There is a registration Limited: 10 participants Learn to love and move your body Tennis Clinics 11/15, 11/29 fee of $10. Information will be sent to Tired, aggravated, annoyed, and with grace & confidence. Each segment Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm you by email only and payment will be restless; come learn how 10 minutes can breaks down, explains and drills the For the fall 2018 semester, the Retiree Fee: Member, $115 non-member $120 only online with a credit card (no checks). make everyday a better day. Heartfulness basic belly dancing moves with an easy- Chapter has again made arrangements Limited: 8 participants per session When registering please provide us with a is a process to create a meditative state to-grasp step sequence that shows how with the West Side Tennis Club in Forest valid email address to aid with communi- within ourselves that manifests our to use it. The movement starts slowly, Hills for group tennis lessons in their indoor F18 C11 Intermediate Tennis Clinic cations. Members will always be able to hearts intrinsic goodness. Heartfulness then progresses to full speed moves and facilities. There will be three sets of interme- 3 T P S bring one guest without restrictions. Our practice can decrease stress levels; rest covers advanced combinations, diate tennis lessons. Each clinic will run for Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro improve productivity; find greater joy expert techniques and little-know tips four weeks .The theme of the clinic will be Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest and harmony in relationships; become to empower you to move and dance like stroke production. Each session will run for Hills more self-confident and self-aware; expe- a professional! It’s really good exercise, one and one half hours. You may register Day/Dates: Thursdays, 12/6, 12/13, rience profound peace and joy. It is a better than any gym session! for one, two or all three of the intermediate 12/20, 12/27 Online registration opens Tues., June 26 at 11 am. Brochure will be posted Tues., June 19. way to change your life. Please join the clinics. These clinics offer a great value and Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm CSA retirees as they learn meditation. F18 C8 Jewelry Making P we expect them to fill up quickly. Please note Fee: Member, $115, non-member $120 Instructor: Lydia Gonzalez that there is free parking at the Tennis Club. Limited: 8 participants per session F18 C7 Belly Dancing P Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., NYC F18 C9 Intermediate www.csa-nyc.org Instructor: Noora Eshams Day/Dates: Mondays, 10/29, 11/5, Tennis Clinic 1 T P S F18 C12 Golf T P S Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., NYC 11/19, 11/26 Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro CSA Instructors: Bob Guido, John Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/25, 11/1, Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest Morrison You may also use the forms on Pages R5 and R6. Rules and regulations are on the forms. 11/8, 11/15 Fee: $75 members, $80 non-members Hills Continued on R3

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Classes and Clubs

F18 C12 Golf T P S CSA Instructors: Bob Guido, John Morrison Location: North Shore Towers, Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park, NY Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 Time: Section 1: 10 am to 11:30 am and Section 2: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: $180, non-member $185 Limited: 8 participants Robert Guido and John Morrison are PGA professionals who work at the North Shore Towers Golf Club. The class will be following the theme of the last few semesters “Course Play”. With the small size of the group, Bob and John will be able to personalize instruc- tion, taking into account that everyone may not be at the same playing level. Please note that if we have sufficient numbers, we will run two sections. Section I will be filled first.

BRENDA LUCK Dining, Theatre, Film n As the Quilting Class finishes their seventh class, Carla Yuille presents one of her finished quilts to the class. Please note: ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLUBS MUST REGISTER. IF YOU REGISTERED goal is to involve as many members as F18 C15 Theater Class the Times of Israel blog. He exhibits IN THE FALL YOU NEED NOT Classes and Clubs possible. Instructor: Stanley Wilson, paintings, lectures and curates art exhi- REGISTER AGAIN. There is a registration Location: For first session, CSA bitions. In the Spring 2018 semester, Location: North Shore Towers, Grand fee of $10. Information will be sent to F18 C13 Dining Club Headquarters he lectured the Retiree Chapter on the Central Parkway, Floral Park, NY you by email only and payment will be CSA Leaders: : Harriet Cohen & Dates: 1st Meeting at CSA, Thurs., 10/11 origin of Jewish and contemporary Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 10/3, 10/10, only online with a credit card (no checks). Connie Testa Time: 1 pm Jewish Art. This fall, Mr. McBee will 10/17,10/24 Location: Will vary according to mem- Tentative Theater Dates: 10/17, 11/7, expand his 2008 review of Warhol’s Time: Section 1: 10 am to 11:30 am ber interests 12/5 Ten Famous Jews to consider the role and Section 2: 11:30 am to 1 pm Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/11, 11/15, Fee: Member $30, non-member $35 of Andy Warhol in creating Pop Art as Fee: $180, non-member $185 11/29 Limited: 25 participants well as fostering the development of Limited: 8 participants Time: Time varies The first session for this class will be postmodernism. Warhol’s Ten Famous Robert Guido and John Morrison Fee: There is a $10. annual fee for any at CSA. During this session, the group Jews portraits were exhibited in The are PGA professionals who work at the members/spousal member. will discuss what shows are available. Jewish Museum of New York in 1980 North Shore Towers Golf Club. The Prices will vary depending upon the Theater performances will be Wednesday and in the National Portrait Gallery in class will be following the theme of the restaurant. Participants will be respon- matinees or an early Tuesday evening per- Washington D.C. in 2006. We hope you last few semesters “Course Play”. With sible for the cost of their beverages. This formance the day before the dates shown can join us this term for the continu- the small size of the group, Bob and club has been created to provide the above. Once you are REGISTERED for this ation of our art lecture series. A boxed John will be able to personalize instruc- membership with social opportunities club and have paid the fee shown, you lunch will be provided. tion, taking into account that everyone to explore their dining interest in a will be responsible for paying for the set may not be at the same playing level. social group setting. Please note: The cost of tickets you commit to on this first visit. SP18L2– Wines of Bordeaux P T Please note that if we have sufficient Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/4, 10/11, is inclusive of everything except any type of Please bring blank checks to this meeting. Lecturer: Ron Attivissimo 10/18, 10/25 numbers, we will run two sections. alcoholic beverage, coffee, tea or soda. We CSA Leader: Lucie Elio Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm Section I will be filled first. plan to offer three dining experiences Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, Fee: Member, $115, non-member $120 per semester. NYC Limited: 8 participants per session Lectures/Seminars Day/Dates: Friday, 10/26 Dining, Theatre, Film F18 C14 Film Club F18 L1 Art Lecture: Time: 5 pm to 7 pm F18 C10 Intermediate Tennis Clinic Instructor: Mark Kaufman Andy Warhol and the Development Fee: Members $50, non-member $55 Please note: ANYONE INTERESTED 2 T P S Location: TBD of Post Modernism Limited: 25 participants IN PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLUBS Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro Dates: TBD CSA Leader: Michael Ebenstein Participants will be introduced to MUST REGISTER. IF YOU REGISTERED Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest Time: Time varies Lecturer: Richard McBee the wines of this most renowned area IN THE FALL YOU NEED NOT Hills Fee: There is a $10 annual fee for any Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC of France. Wines from the Medoc, REGISTER AGAIN. There is a registration Day/Dates: Thursdays, 11/1, 11/8, member/spousal member. This club has Day/Dates: Monday, 10/15 Haut-Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol, and fee of $10. Information will be sent to 11/15, 11/29 been created to provide social opportu- Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Sautenes will be tasted, alongside some you by email only and payment will be Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm nities for members to explore both clas- Fee: Member/spousal member $30 lesser known appellations and white only online with a credit card (no checks). Fee: Member, $115 non-member $120 sic and recently released film produc- Limited: 25 participants P T wines of Bordeaux. The instructor (Ron) When registering please provide us with a Limited: 8 participants per session tions in a cordial and intellectual envi- Richard McBee is a painter of Biblical will also bring two wines from his own valid email address to aid with communi- ronment with their fellow colleagues. subject matter and writer on Jewish collection in order to taste Bordeaux that cations. Members will always be able to F18 C11 Intermediate Tennis Clinic After each film offering, the group will Art. For many years he reported on cul- is approx. 10-15 years old. bring one guest without restrictions. Our 3 T P S meet to discuss the film. ture for the Jewish Press and recently Continued on R4 Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro BRENDA LUCK Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest n As the Quilting Class finishes their seventh class, Carla Yuille presents one of her finished quilts to the class. Hills Day/Dates: Thursdays, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Online registration opens Tues., June 26 at 11 am. Brochure will be posted Tues., June 19. Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: Member, $115, non-member $120 Limited: 8 participants per session www.csa-nyc.org F18 C12 Golf T P S CSA Instructors: Bob Guido, John Morrison You may also use the forms on Pages R5 and R6. Rules and regulations are on the forms. Continued on R3

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Continued from R3 start at the General Sherman Statue on the group will have lunch in a Chinese East 60th Street and end at Belvedere Key to Symbols: restaurant. Castle, exiting on Central Park West. Trips/Walking Tours Along the way learn about the creators F18 T7 Tour of Weeksville Heritage of the park, see the zoo, Delacorte Clock, T TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED Center with Lunch F18 T1 Fashion Windows the Arsenal, Bethesda fountain the ram- P PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE CSA Leader: Patricia Mack Walking Tour ble, etc. learn about the history, lore and S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS Location: 158 Buffalo Avenue, CSA Leader: Ronnie Feder literary connections to the park. The tour Brooklyn Location: Tour Begins at Saks Fifth guide will be using an amplification sys- Day/Date: Thursday, 10/4 Avenue (5th Ave. & 49th Street) tem so hearing shouldn’t be a problem. Time: 11 am – 2 pm Location: Main St., Stony Brook, NY Day/Dates: Wednesday, 9/12 After the tour, we will have lunch at a Fee: Member $35, non-member $40 Day/Date: Wednesday, 9/26 Time: 10 am - 1 pm restaurant. Limited: 20 participants P T S Time: 12:30 pm Fee: Member $70, non-member $75 The fee includes lunch. Fee: Member $30, non-member $35 Limited: 25 participants P T S F18 T3 Tour of Hamilton Weeksville, part of the present neigh- Limited: 20 participants The fee includes lunch. Grange & Lunch P T borhoods of Crown Heights and Join us as we board the “Discovery” Just in time for Fashion Week in NYC, CSA Leader: Ana Maldonado Bedford Stuyvesant was an indepen- Wetland Cruise for a 90-minute sightsee- gain unique fashion and design insights Location: 414 West 141st Street, NYC dent free black community, named ing tour from Stony Brook harbor into from some of the world’s most iconic Day/Date: Thursday, 9/20 for James Weeks. Weeks purchased the surrounding wetlands. A naturalist labels from Alexander McQueen to Jimmy Time: 10:30 am – 2 pm property in 1838 along with other will be on board to guide passengers Choo and Marc Jacobs. Explore dramatic Fee: Member $50, non-member $55 African American investors in order through this exceptional experience window design and its impact on fashion. Limited: 15 participants P T S to create an intentional/independent embracing ecology, geology, and history. Headsets will be used as we explore fashion Let’s take a step-back in history and landowning community. Weeksville’s windows together from Saks to Bergdorf visit the home of a historical leader. history was rediscovered in 1968 when F18 T5 Chow: Making of the Goodman. Tour lasts 90 minutes. Please The Grange is believed to be the only urbanization threatened to erase the Chinese Restaurant with Lunch wear comfortable shoes and be prepared home Alexander Hamilton ever owned. physical memory by destroying the few CSA Leader: Mark Kaufman to walk about 9 blocks. Lunch is included Over the years, it has been an invest- remaining home. Join us as we tour Location: 62 Bayard St, Brooklyn after the walking tour. For a preview, go to: ment for a real estate speculator, a the historic houses which existed from Day/Date: Thursday, 9/27 www.2.windowswear.com/tours/video. foreclosed property, a chapel, and a 1830-1930. After the tour we will have National Memorial. The building has Time: 11 am – 2:30 pm a boxed lunch. Fee: Member $50, non-member $55 F18 T2 Tour of Central Park been moved twice. But it has always Limited: 20 participants P T & Lunch P T S remained an integral part of the F18 T8 Noshwalk: Jackson Heights The fee includes lunch. CSA Leader: Jay Cohen neighborhood, changing as New York Tour Guide: Myra Alperson The Chow exhibit at the Museum Location: Central Park Entrance, 60th City changed around it. Alexander CSA Leader: Ana Maldonado of Food & Drink celebrates the birth St. & 5th Ave. NYC Hamilton’s house was originally located Location: Jackson Heights, New York and evolution of Chinese American Day/Date: Thursday, 9/13 a few blocks away, but today the Grange Day/Date: Wednesday, 10/10 restaurants, tracing their nearly 170- Time: 11 am – 3 pm still rests on his property that he owned Time: 12 noon - 3 pm year history and sparking conversation Fee: Members $60, non-members $65 in the early 1800s. We will tour the Fee: Member $70, non-member $75 around immigration, cultural identity, The fee includes lunch. house with a docent and have lunch Limited: 20 participants P T S and what it means to be American. Limited: 20 participants near-bye at the Grange Restaurant. Jackson Heights: South Asian/Latin Discover how Chinese Americans per- Join CSA as we take a 2 hours tour of American combo. This tour begins severed despite racism and exclusion- Central Park with Bob Gelber, a former F18 T4 Discovery Wetland Cruise with Indian dishes and ends with ary laws, and created one of America’s student of Justin Ferrate. The tour will CSA Leader: Joe La Cascia Ecuadorean food at a sit-down restau- most beloved cuisines. After the tour rant with various tastes and market vis- its in between. The food also includes Tibetan dumplings, usually bought from one of the local food trucks, Indian ice cream, Colombian baby Georgia O’Keeffe: A Landmark Exhibition corn arepas and cholados, Uruguayan arrollados and then our last sit-down. There’s a parking lot located near the F18 T6 Georgia O’Keefe: Visions beginning and end of the tour. of Hawai’i (NYBG) CSA Leader: Miriam Martinez-Diaz F18 T9 Harlem Jazz Location: 2900 Southern Blvd., usic Series 1 & Lunch Bronx CSA Leader: Roz Persky Day/Date: Wednesday, 10/3 Location: Greater Calvary Baptist Time: 10:45 am – 12:30 pm Church, 43-55 West 124th Street Fee: Members $50, non-members $55 Day/Date: Tuesday, 10/16 Limited: 15 participants P T S Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm Pioneering American modernist Fee: Members $55, non-members $60 Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) con- Limited: 20 participants P T veyed a distinct sense of place with The fee includes lunch. innovative depictions of her sur- roundings, from stark New Mexican F18 T9 Harlem Jazz landscapes to New York cityscapes. Music Series 2 & Lunch Yet flowers and plants were subjects CSA Leader: Sharon Thompson that engaged O’Keeffe throughout her Location: Greater Calvary Baptist (See Guest Registration Form Page R6) career. This landmark exhibition will Church, 43-55 West 124th Street What You Need To Know To Register offer a rare focus on 20 of O’Keeffe’s Day/Date: Tuesday, 11/13 depictions of Hawai‘i from a nine-week Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm GENERAL PROCEDURES sojourn in 1939 while on commission Fee: Members $55, non-members $60 to produce images for a Hawaiian Limited: 20 participants P T 1. Registration opens Tues., June 26 (online at 11 am). Only Pineapple Company promotional cam- The fee includes lunch. members and spousal members may register at this paign. Plan to join us on this docent time. The online system will not allow guest registration. lead tour. After the tour you can visit Welcome to Harlem Jazz Series which All registrations will be on a first come first served basis. a stunning display in the LuEsther T. will indulge you in an afternoon that Mertz Library Art Gallery that includes will delight your senses – in a place 2. Please note: Members may register by mail or where African-American culture and more than 15 of O’Keeffe’s Hawai‘i through the online system. Guests may register paintings—not seen together in New cutting edge talent intertwine to form York since their debut in 1940—will a rich, thriving music scene. You by mail only and will be entered as of of July 3 spotlight a transformative experience will enjoy Swingin’ Bebop, Blues and in the legendary artist’s life, revealing Brass. After the event, you will have an 3. Guests may register without restrictions: F18 T4 O’Keeffe’s deeply felt impressions and opportunity to meet the musicians and Discovery Wetland Cruise, F18 T11 Architectural Tour, the enduring influence of the Islands’ then take pleasure in eating in a restau- F18 T20 Jazz at Lincoln Center. dramatic landscapes and exotic plants. rant a few blocks away. Continued on page R7 4. All mail-in registrations up to the actual date of reg-

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the group will have lunch in a Chinese restaurant. Members and Spousal Members F18 T7 Tour of Weeksville Heritage Center with Lunch RETIREE EVENTS AUTUMN 2018 REGISTRATION FORM CSA Leader: Patricia Mack Location: 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn REGISTRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES ON BACK Day/Date: Thursday, 10/4 Time: 11 am – 2 pm PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a separate check for each event for which you register. Fee: Member $35, non-member $40 Limited: 20 participants P T S Each registrant must complete a separate registration form and submit a separate check for each event. The fee includes lunch. Weeksville, part of the present neigh- Name of Member: Check Status: CSA Retiree Spousal member borhoods of Crown Heights and Bedford Stuyvesant was an indepen- Address: dent free black community, named for James Weeks. Weeks purchased City: State: Zip: property in 1838 along with other African American investors in order to create an intentional/independent Phone: Cell phone (REQUIRED): landowning community. Weeksville’s history was rediscovered in 1968 when Email (REQUIRED): urbanization threatened to erase the physical memory by destroying the few Emergency Contact: Phone: remaining home. Join us as we tour the historic houses which existed from 1830-1930. After the tour we will have a boxed lunch. Educational/ F18 T8 Noshwalk: Jackson Heights Cultural Fee Tour Guide: Myra Alperson Event Code Event Title CSA Leader: Ana Maldonado Location: Jackson Heights, New York Fall18 Day/Date: Wednesday, 10/10 Time: 12 noon - 3 pm Fee: Member $70, non-member $75 Fall18 Limited: 20 participants P T S Jackson Heights: South Asian/Latin Fall18 American combo. This tour begins with Indian dishes and ends with Fall18 Ecuadorean food at a sit-down restau- rant with various tastes and market vis- its in between. The food also includes Fall18 Tibetan dumplings, usually bought from one of the local food trucks, Fall18 Indian ice cream, Colombian baby corn arepas and cholados, Uruguayan Fall18 arrollados and then our last sit-down. There’s a parking lot located near the beginning and end of the tour. Confirmation will be sent by email. F18 T9 Harlem Jazz TOTAL:______usic Series 1 & Lunch CSA Leader: Roz Persky Location: Greater Calvary Baptist Make checks payable to: CSA Retiree Chapter Church, 43-55 West 124th Street Mail to: CSA Retiree Chapter, Attn: Educational/Cultural Committee, Day/Date: Tuesday, 10/16 40 Rector Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10006 Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm Fee: Members $55, non-members $60 ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING OR EMAIL TO [email protected] Limited: 20 participants P T The fee includes lunch. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: F18 T9 Harlem Jazz Music Series 2 & Lunch CSA Leader: Sharon Thompson Location: Greater Calvary Baptist (See Guest Registration Form Page R6) Church, 43-55 West 124th Street What You Need To Know To Register Day/Date: Tuesday, 11/13 istration will be placed in one box. On that day of as needed. Copies of the various registration forms can Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm GENERAL PROCEDURES registration, registration forms will be withdrawn be found on the CSA website www.csa-nyc.org under Fee: Members $55, non-members $60 Limited: 20 participants P T 1. Registration opens Tues., June 26 (online at 11 am). Only from the box randomly. the Retiree Chapter heading in the “Upcoming Events” The fee includes lunch. members and spousal members may register at this section. time. The online system will not allow guest registration. 5. If you are placed on a waitlist, and a cancellation occurs Welcome to Harlem Jazz Series which All registrations will be on a first come first served basis. the Retiree Office will contact you and place you on the 7. In all of our events, the fee always includes all taxes will indulge you in an afternoon that registered list. No such change in your registration status and gratuities except otherwise noted. will delight your senses – in a place 2. Please note: Members may register by mail or will be made without contacting you and getting your where African-American culture and through the online system. Guests may register approval. If you no longer wish to be on the waitlist, 8. In the case of too few registrants for an offering, the cutting edge talent intertwine to form call us at (212) 823-2076 or email [email protected]. CSA Retiree Chapter reserves the right to cancel the a rich, thriving music scene. You by mail only and will be entered as of of July 3 program with full refunds. will enjoy Swingin’ Bebop, Blues and Brass. After the event, you will have an 3. Guests may register without restrictions: F18 T4 6. Members may register for any or all the program events. opportunity to meet the musicians and Discovery Wetland Cruise, F18 T11 Architectural Tour, All events are to be placed on one form. However, it 9. All events are scheduled rain or shine. then take pleasure in eating in a restau- F18 T20 Jazz at Lincoln Center. is important that each registrant must complete a rant a few blocks away. separate registration form. If you intend to register Continued on page R7 4. All mail-in registrations up to the actual date of reg- by mail, make additional copies of the registration form Continued on Page R6

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Form For Guests Trips/Walking Tours RETIREE EVENTS AUTUMN 2018 REGISTRATION FORM Continued from R4 F18 T11 Architectural REGISTRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES ON BACK Tour of NY P T CSA Leader: Lark Morrison PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a separate check for each event for which you register. Location: Classic Harbor, Pier 62, NYC Day/Dates: Wednesday, 10/17 Each registrant must complete a separate registration form and submit a separate check for each event. Time: 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm Fee: Member $100, non-member $105 Sponsoring Member: Limited: 20 participants Step aboard the teak decks of Guest Name: the1920s style yacht, Manhattan, and enjoy NYC’s architectural landmarks Address:

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Phone: Cell phone (REQUIRED): T TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED P PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE Email : S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS

Emergency Contact: Phone: from the water. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) NYC chapter Educational/ provides the “Around Manhattan” Cultural Fee tour narration. Aboard the Yacht Event Code Event Title Manhattan, experience a comfortable and unique tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from the cli- Fall18 Fall18 Fall18

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Confirmation will be sent by email. TOTAL:______Make checks payable to: CSA Retiree Chapter Mail to: CSA Retiree Chapter, Attn: Educational/Cultural Committee, 40 Rector Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10006 ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING OR EMAIL TO [email protected]

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Continued from Page R5 MAIL-IN PROCEDURES Chapter section on the CSA website (www.csa-nyc. for program cancellations made up to a month org). The link will be posted on June 19th and will be prior to the date of the event. For cancellations less 1. You must submit a separate check for each event “activated” on June 26th at 11 a.m. than a month prior to the event, refunds will only you wish to attend. For example, if you wish to reg- 3. As you work through the online registration, the sys- be issued if we can fill your slot from the waiting ister for five events, you must complete one form tem will make note if the registration limit has been list. There will be no exceptions. All cancellations but submit five separate checks. This will be the reached and mark your form as wait listed. must be in writing or by email to lucie@csa-nyc. same process if you are completing a registration 4. All rules and procedures listed above for general and org. Call the Chapter office at (212) 823-2020 if you for your spouse or for a guest. For those on a wait- mail-in registration prevail for online registration. have questions. list, after the event, your check will be VOIDED and 5. Once you have completed the online process, your 2. Refunds will be processed only after the event has returned. credit card will be charged for those events for which been concluded. However, in the case where there 2. Make checks payable to “CSA Retiree Chapter” and you are registered. The system will not charge your is a significantly long waiting list, some refunds mail to: CSA Retiree Chapter, Attn: Educational/ card for events where you are waitlisted. may be processed sooner. Cultural Committee, 40 Rector St., 12th Floor NY, NY 6. When you finish the registering, print your 3. In the case of mail-in registrations, checks will be 10006. Registration Record. It will be your only copy of voided and returned to the registrant. your registration. 4. In the case of online registrants, refunds will be ONLINE REGISTRATION handled through your credit card. 1. Only members and spousal members may register CANCELLATION POLICY online. The online system is closed to guests. 1. For either mail-in or online registrations of all NOTIFICATION 2. To register online, follow the prompts on the Retiree Educational/Cultural events, refunds will be given 1. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ONLY.

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mate-controlled and enclosed back- Location: 170 Central Park West Explore fashion through the decades Trips/Walking Tours deck observatory or wander to the Day/Dates: Wednesday, 10/24 of the 20th century, from the comfort outer decks for fresh air and sunlight Time: 10 am of a classroom stool. Racks of clothing Continued from R4 with a complimentary beverage in Fee: Members $80; non-members $85 from international designers will be hand. Guests are treated to a compli- Limited: 20 participants shown and discussed by a museum F18 T11 Architectural mentary drink from the bar and light The New-York Historical Society’s curator. Lunch will follow the class- Tour of NY P T snacks. Additional beverages and a full Harry Potter: A History of Magic cap- room “tour” and following lunch, CSA Leader: Lark Morrison bar are available for purchase. tures the traditions of folklore and participants are invited to explore the Location: Classic Harbor, Pier 62, NYC magic which is the heart of the Harry gallery exhibits free of charge. For a Day/Dates: Wednesday, 10/17 F18 T12 Tour of the Mt. Vernon Potter stories. The exhibit unveils cen- fall preview, go to www.fitnyc.edu. Time: 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm Hotel Museum & Lunch P T tury-old treasures including rare books, Fee: Member $100, non-member $105 CSA Leader: Ronnie Feder manuscripts, and magical objects from F18 T15 Tour of the Woolworth Limited: 20 participants Location: 421 East 61st Street, NYC the collections of the British Library Building P T Step aboard the teak decks of Day/Dates: Thursday, 10/18 and the New-York Historical Society— CSA Leader: Patricia Mack the1920s style yacht, Manhattan, and Time: 11 am – 2:30 pm with original material from Harry Location: 233 Broadway, New York enjoy NYC’s architectural landmarks Fee: Members $75; non-members $80 Potter publisher Scholastic and J.K. Day/Dates: Tuesday, 10/30 Limited: 20 participants Rowling’s own archives. From medieval Time: 11 am – 2:30 pm The fee includes lunch. descriptions of dragons and griffins Fee: Members $55, non-members $60 Key to Symbols: Built as a carriage house in 1799 to the origins of the sorcerer’s stone, Limited: 15 participants and converted into a hotel in 1826, the you’ll explore the subjects studied at The fee does NOT include lunch. museum transports visitors back to the Hogwarts and see original drafts and The tour offers the history of the T TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED Mount Vernon Hotel, a 19th century drawings by J.K. Rowling as well as architectural landmark that was the P PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE country resort. We will learn about the Harry Potter illustrator Jim Kay. tallest building in the world from 1913 S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS history of NYC while taking a guided to 1930. We will have access to the tour through the hotel’s period rooms F18 T14 Tour of the Fashion mezzanine, which affords a unique per- and (weather permitting) garden. There Institute of Technology spective on this spectacular space with are no elevators in the building and & Lunch P T an up-close view of its extraordinary from the water. The American Institute there are both exterior and interior CSA Leader: Ronnie Feder mosaic ceiling and historic murals. The of Architects (AIA) NYC chapter staircases. Seating inside the museum Location: 7th Ave. & 27th Street, NYC tour also includes all three areas of the provides the “Around Manhattan” is limited. Day/Dates: Thursday, 10/25 main lobby with its amusing corbel tour narration. Aboard the Yacht Time: 10 am – 2 pm characters, marble, stained glass and Manhattan, experience a comfortable F18 T13 Harry Potter: The History Fee: Members $70; non-members $75 monumental barrel vaults as well as a and unique tour through the Hudson, of Magic & Lunch P T Limited: 25 participants visit to the lower level. East, and Harlem Rivers from the cli- CSA Leader: Barbetta Krinsky The fee includes lunch. Continued on page R8

for program cancellations made up to a month prior to the date of the event. For cancellations less than a month prior to the event, refunds will only be issued if we can fill your slot from the waiting list. There will be no exceptions. All cancellations must be in writing or by email to lucie@csa-nyc. org. Call the Chapter office at (212) 823-2020 if you have questions. 2. Refunds will be processed only after the event has been concluded. However, in the case where there is a significantly long waiting list, some refunds may be processed sooner. 3. In the case of mail-in registrations, checks will be LUCIE ELIO voided and returned to the registrant. n Left Top: Jason Marshall and his quartet of the Harlem Jazz Music Series entertained the retirees one afternoon at the Greater Calvary Baptist Church. After the jazz session we had 4. In the case of online registrants, refunds will be lunch at the Savann Restaurant. handled through your credit card. n Left: During the Wine Seminar, “Wines of the Loire Valley,” Ron Attivissimo explains where the different grapes are grown as we sample the different wines. NOTIFICATION n Above: On a guided tour of the Orchid Show at the NY Botanical Gardens, we enjoyed 1. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ONLY. the beauty and fragrance of thousands of orchids.

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Continued from Previous Page F18 T18 Tour of Schomburg Center tour we will have lunch at Brendan’s The Crucial Parallels Of Civics And Unionism & Lunch P T Bar & Grill. CSA Leader: Ana Maldonado Key to Symbols: Trips/Walking Tours Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, NYC F18 T20 Nat “King” Cole at 100 P T Day/Date: Monday, 11/19 T TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED CSA Leader: Lucie Elio F18 T16 Tour of the Chelsea Time: 11 am – 3 pm P PARKING/TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE Location: 10 Columbus Circle, NYC Fee: Member $65, non-member $72 Day/Date: Friday, 12/14 Galleries & Lunch P T S THIS EVENT IS SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS CSA Leader: Mark Kaufman Limited: 20 participants Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Location: TBD The fee includes lunch. Fee: Member $95, non-member $100 Day/Date: Thursday, 11/1 The Schomburg Center for Research Limited: 20 participants Time: 11 am – 3 pm in Black Culture located in Harlem, Fee: Member $60, non-member $65 Vocalist Sachal Vasandani is one Fee: Members $72, non-members $78 New York, is a research unit of The New Limited: 20 participants of the great crooners of our time. Limited: 15 participants York Public Library system. The Center The fee includes lunch. Though a distinctive artist in his own consists of three connected buildings: The New York Public Library’s right, his “beautiful, velvety voice” The Schomburg Building, the Langston Stephan A Schwarzman Building (the and “remarkable stage presence” have F18 T17 Tour of the 57th Street Hughes Building, and the Landmark main branch at 42 and 5th Ave.) is a drawn multiple comparisons to Nat Galleries & Lunch P T Building. It is recognized as one of the landmark Beaux -Arts building. In 2008 “King” Cole himself. Vasandani is CSA Leader: Stanley Wilson leading institutions focusing exclusively the library announced that the main particularly well known for his Cole Location: TBD We Land on African-American, African Diaspora, branch building would be renamed in tribute project, which has featured clas- Day/Date: Thursday, 11/8 and African experiences. After the honor of Stephen A Schwarzman in sics like “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa,” Time: 11 am – 3 pm On The guided tour, we will have lunch at the recognition of his unconditional dona- and “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” In Fee: $72, non-members $78 Renaissance Restaurant. tion of $100 million dollars toward the addition to his vocal abilities and cool, Right Side Limited: 15 participants renovation and expansion of the build- charismatic showmanship, Vasandani Tina Weintraub has been run- F18 T19 Tour of NYPL ing. The library houses architectural also honors Cole’s legacy as a masterful Of History ning Art Gallery Tours for the Retiree Schwartzman Building wonders which include the stunning pianist by sharing the spotlight with Chapter for years. This semester we & Lunch P T Map Division and the breathtaking top instrumentalists—including bass When are offering a tour of both the Chelsea CSA Leader: Stanley Wilson Main Reading Room which is the legend John Clayton, who will con- Galleries and those on 57th Street. Location: 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue length of a football field. The Library’s tribute new arrangements for this cen- We Stand After each tour we will have lunch in Day/Date: Monday, 11/26 docent led tour is an excellent way of tennial event at Jazz at Lincoln Center nearby restaurants with Tina Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm seeing this amazing edifice. After the – Appel Room. Together I WANT YOU to join CSA’s President’s Club! BY BRIAN DE VALE

Organized labor is under assault at every level all across this great country. Despite the onslaught of anti-labor legis- lation and judicial rulings, our union has stood tall and has not only protected, but has enhanced, our many rights and benefits. Our union won a contract with substantial pay raises and full retroactive pay, allowing principals flexibility in arranging their work and vacation schedules, providing full health care and prescrip- tion drug benefits and secur- ing increased contributions SHARON THOMPSON from the city to our Health and Welfare Fund. Our contract was won at TONYA WILLIS the negotiating table by a team led by our president, Mark Cannizzaro. Retroactive pay- ments of 25% are coming each and every Feb. for the next three years to members who worked through the last con- tract. We will be going into contract negotiations in the near future, as our current con- tract expires this year. Meanwhile, our union has quietly waged many battles for or against particular pieces of legislation, battles that have been led by our union’s polit- ical affairs team. Their efforts on our behalf are funded by our contributions to COPE. When you first became a supervisor, you should have been welcomed aboard by KATHLEEN MURPHY your CSA district chair, who n Above, Top: Noora Eshams demonstrates a technique for her belly dancing class. JESSICA DÍAZ should have provided you n Above: On the guided toured of Oheka Castle, retirees heard about and saw the magnifi- n Above, Top: Retirees participated in the art of making chocolate at the Raaka Chocolate with (among other things) two cent Gold Coast Mansion which emanates the elegant refinement of a French chateau with Factory in Brooklyn. forms. One is a yellow card to a rich American history. n Above: Retirees enjoyed a copious Sunday brunch on the water as they listen to jazz music. send to the UFT so they can

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Gabe Legislative Agenda Gallucci tour we will have lunch at Brendan’s The Crucial Parallels Of Civics And Unionism Bar & Grill. e live in a fast-paced society, driven by the modern age with projects, and helps create a structure where students are encour- F18 T20 Nat “King” Cole at 100 P T of technology, social media, and television. People can aged to look outside of their comfort zone, and explore issues within CSA Leader: Lucie Elio easily be consumed by news and opinions about govern- their community and beyond. I was fortunate to see Generation Location: 10 Columbus Circle, NYC ment, education, sports, war, and pop culture. Citizen’s vision come to life when I attended their “civics day” in Day/Date: Friday, 12/14 WIt’s unfortunate that in such a content driven society, we are midtown Manhattan this month. I listened to high schoolers present Time: 7 pm – 9 pm not talking more about civics and unionism. As citizens, we should their projects on issues ranging from bullying to school segregation, Fee: Member $95, non-member $100 be ensuring that no matter what our personal political beliefs are, and was inspired and optimistic about our future. Limited: 20 participants we are working to create a space where every student in America Parallel to the survival of civics is the survival of unionism. Vocalist Sachal Vasandani is one receives an enhanced civics education. There may be no better mes- We have come to a crossroads and will have to decide our own of the great crooners of our time. sage to the next generation, other than the sentiment that every fate as a union after the Janus v. AFSCME supreme court case has Though a distinctive artist in his own person has the same say over the direction of the United States of been handed down. We must make sure that every member of right, his “beautiful, velvety voice” America. Unfortunately, history has proven that this message to our CSA understands the importance of our union as a collective. As and “remarkable stage presence” have children is not being relayed. In the 2014 midterm elections alone, individual entities we are weak, but as a collective we are powerful. drawn multiple comparisons to Nat only 8 percent of 18 - 24 year-olds voted. It was the lowest young The blood, sweat, and tears that brought our union to the front “King” Cole himself. Vasandani is adult turn out ever measured. lines should never be forgotten. And members should not take for particularly well known for his Cole We Land granted the comfort of having great health care, great contracts, a tribute project, which has featured clas- • • • legal and grievance team, and dedicated employees focused on their sics like “Unforgettable,” “Mona Lisa,” On The here are many reasons for the lack of youth engagement, best interests. This is the education, dedication, and messaging on and “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” In but one could argue that throughout schools across America, unionism that we need to remember here at CSA, and why we need addition to his vocal abilities and cool, Right Side we’re failing to educate our children on becoming engaged, each other to survive. charismatic showmanship, Vasandani informed, and responsible citizens. Resources to ensure that also honors Cole’s legacy as a masterful Of History • • • Tschools are effectively teaching civics are not readily available in pianist by sharing the spotlight with most parts of the US, and where civics engagement does exist, it fight to hold on to what we have is inevitable. However, top instrumentalists—including bass When normally focuses solely on historical and governmental knowledge. when the time comes to decide, we can land on the right legend John Clayton, who will con- Low-income communities are even less likely to receive an enhanced side of history by making sure we invest in each other, stand tribute new arrangements for this cen- We Stand civics education experience. together as one, and always pay dues into the union collec- tennial event at Jazz at Lincoln Center There is hope, though: The organization Generation Citizen is Ative with your brothers and sisters. – Appel Room. Together offering comprehensive civics curriculum within school classrooms around the country. The group provides training and systematic help Gabe Gallucci is director of political affairs at CSA. I WANT YOU to join CSA’s President’s Club! BY BRIAN DE VALE the President’s Club level. We money where your mouth is. receive a beautiful, official have gone from 27 enrollees to Your President’s Club contri- CSA President’s Club jacket; Organized labor is under over 70 in eight weeks. bution will help to pay for the be invited to multiple mem- assault at every level all across Our union needs money to work that is being done by the bers-only events, such as the this great country. Despite the pay our representatives who men and women who are out President’s Club Golf Outing, onslaught of anti-labor legis- travel to City Hall, Albany there fighting the battles for us. Yankee Stadium Clubhouse lation and judicial rulings, our and Washington to advocate, In simple monetary terms, event and cocktail parties at union has stood tall and has educate people and fight for enrolling in the President’s high-end venues. not only protected, but has our interests at every level. Club means you will contrib- It is certainly voluntary to enhanced, our many rights Sometimes, such as when our ute $8 a check, or what comes enroll in the President’s Club, and benefits. Our union won members and retired members to $192 per year. To put that in but I am reminded of words spo- a contract with substantial pay travel to Albany, we undertake perspective, an assistant princi- ken to us as undergraduates by raises and full retroactive pay, this advocacy ourselves. But pal, currently making $120,000 my great Hunter College profes- allowing principals flexibility that’s not always possible: Life a year, will be receiving two sor, Santiago-Torres, about the in arranging their work and is very busy and I understand raises this Fall for a total of over importance of taking up multi- vacation schedules, providing very well that we can’t be at $7,200 by Oct. of 2018. cultural studies: “No es obliga- full health care and prescrip- n Brian De Vale, Principal, PS 257, every political rally or union Brothers and sisters, if these torio, pero es un deber. !Es un tion drug benefits and secur- John F. Hylan, Brooklyn. event. By joining President’s well-reasoned and passion- deber!” It is not mandated, but ing increased contributions Club, you can hold your head ate arguments are not enough you should. !YOU SHOULD! To SHARON THOMPSON from the city to our Health and stop taking deductions from up and sleep at night, know- to convince you to join us, enroll, please fill out the form Welfare Fund. your salary for the UFT COPE. ing that you are putting your consider that you will also below and send it to CSA. Our contract was won at You are a supervisor and should the negotiating table by a team not contribute to the UFT. To led by our president, Mark see if you are still doing so, look Cannizzaro. Retroactive pay- at your paystub and make sure ments of 25% are coming each you are not having any UFT CSA Local 1, AFL-CIO-COPE and every Feb. for the next or Teachers Fund dues being three years to members who deducted. If so, contact Paul Political Action Committee worked through the last con- Egan, UFT -COPE, 52 Broadway, 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., New York, NY 10006-1729 tract. We will be going into NY, NY 10004. contract negotiations in the At right is the: “CSA Local 1, near future, as our current con- AFL-CIO-COPE Political Action Name tract expires this year. Committee Authorization For Meanwhile, our union has Voluntary Deduction” card. File Number quietly waged many battles for This should be filled out and or against particular pieces of mailed back to OUR union: E-mail Address: legislation, battles that have CSA, 40 Rector St. 12th Fl., been led by our union’s polit- New York, NY 10006-1729, Home Address: ical affairs team. Their efforts Attention: Enrollment/ on our behalf are funded by our President’s Club. On this card, contributions to COPE. you are asked to check off a When you first became a voluntary contribution to our supervisor, you should have COPE/PAC Fund. You may Signature/Date: been welcomed aboard by already be contributing one, your CSA district chair, who two or perhaps even 4 dollars Per Paycheck: 2$ 4$ 8$ Pres. Club Other______JESSICA DÍAZ should have provided you a check. However, I have been n Above, Top: Retirees participated in the art of making chocolate at the Raaka Chocolate with (among other things) two on a mission these past two For President’s Club, please circle jacket size : S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Factory in Brooklyn. forms. One is a yellow card to months to recruit my entire n Above: Retirees enjoyed a copious Sunday brunch on the water as they listen to jazz music. send to the UFT so they can district to become members at

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NATION Sought: Pay Parity For Early Childhood Educators In Memoriam n RICHARD C. FITZPATRICK, 72, died in February Labor On May 24, CSA President Mark Cannizzaro submitted testi- 3k programs that put our youngest children on the path to while vacationing with his wife in the Caribbean. mony to New York City Council on a variety of educational matters, success. The city must begin to treat these professionals with Known as Fitz, he retired in 2002 as assistant principal including funding for the Executive Leadership Institute and school the same respect and provide the same salaries and working of JHS 240 (Hudde) in District 22 Brooklyn. He began SOUTH DAKOTA: funding levels. He made a particularly impassioned case for CSA’s conditions that are afforded to their colleagues who work for his career as a teacher, then was a supervisor for Recruiting Teachers early childhood educators. Below is an excerpt of his testimony. the Department of Education. We respectfully request that the We believe that much more must be done within the City Council stand with us to demand equity for these educa- many years. He was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Sioux Falls School District has two in Maryland and Pace University in NY, ran the night new programs to recruit teachers. administration to fund our Early Childhood programs and tors who have been taken for granted for far too long. school at Kingsborough Community College, was The first is a paid teacher internship establish pay parity for hundreds of our city’s early child- It is only with your help that we can expand our existing for college graduates. The other hood educators who deserve equal pay for equal work. Our programs and develop new, equally exciting and valuable pro- active in community affairs and volunteered at a soup offers current high school students Directors and Assistant Directors of Early Childhood Education grams to create a stimulating educational environment for the kitchen in Park Slope. He is survived by his wife, Alison an education class to encourage working in city-funded day care centers support the signa- most diverse school population in the world. We look forward Terjesen-Fitzpatrick, a retired assistant principal of them to pursue teaching. By writing ture program of Mayor de Blasio’s education agenda. These to our ongoing partnership so that, together, we can provide PS 52 in Brooklyn, his son Richard, his daughter Kerry a research paper, students receive skilled professionals serve our youngest students by provid- our students with equitable opportunities to reach their fullest and six grandchildren. Richard’s and Kerry’s mother, an English credit a college credit and ing high quality and developmentally appropriate pre-k and potential as students and as citizens. Noreen, was a teacher at PS 52 and died in 2007. Mrs. classroom experience. To date, 140 Terjesen-Fitzpatrick said he loved exploring NYC and students have signed up for the high learning its history, and said she and her husband school class. (ksfy.com) traveled extensively during retirement. She said he was an authority on sports facts, music, and history. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: GARY GOLDSTEIN He loved bird watching, snorkeling, and his German Protection Rollback shepherd. Three executive orders rolled back n WILLIAM “BILL” KOR , 92, died March 24. Mr. Kor’s civil service protections enjoyed Travel Desk teaching career began at PS 60 Manhattan. He also by Federal employees. Among the oversaw summer playgrounds. In the late 1950s Mr. changes – Federal employees are Kor taught Health and Physical Education at Theodore limited in the time they can be paid Roosevelt HS in the Bronx, when he coached the bas- for conducting union business; Travel On Land Or By Sea agencies must negotiate union con- ketball and handball teams. Bill also supervised the tracts in less than one year’s time; afternoon program there. He later became the assis- $3,999 triple guaranteed (space avail- more (video at Vikingcruises.com). unions will be charged for space in Summer Sail tant principal of the Health and Physical Education able) until 10/19/2018 - Includes sight- RATES: All verandah vessel begins Federal buildings; and managers July 8 - July 15, 2018 seeing, lodging, baggage handling, 6 at $5,574pp dbl plus air. (Viking has must move to fire employees with Sail from Cape Liberty (Bayonne) dinners, 7 breakfasts, rt air from NY JFK promo air of $995.) Rates are subject to poor performance more quickly. The on the beautiful Celebrity Summit. We (inquire about other departure cities). availability at time of booking. American Federation of Government dock in Bermuda using the ship as your Insurance available. Employees said the orders are hotel for 3 days and return to Cape intended to strip Federal employees Liberty on July 15. Galapagos Islands of their right to representation at the RATES: Begin at $1,287.63 dbl. Ask Escape To Bermuda Aug. 8 - 18, 2019 work site. (Washington Post) for additional perks for this sailing as April 21 - 28, 2019 (Spring Break) Cruise approximately 12 islands Tireless Labor, Education Advocate well as a window, balcony, concierge, Sail from New York to Bermuda on aboard the Celebrity Expedition. Depart NEW YORK: aqua and sky suites. Norweigan Cruise Line’s newest ves- US - Quito (air not included); stay two BY CSA STAFF SUNY Deal sel. Gratuities and beverage package nights at the JW Marriott; Aug. 10 fly included! Quito-Baltra (included). Board the ship Diann Woodard, president of The Cuomo Administration Reflections of Italy RATES: Inside- $1,411.85 pp dbl; for 7 nights; return to Quito for a night the American Federation of School reached a six-year agreement with Nov. 28 - Dec. 7, 2018 Window - $1,651.85 pp dbl; Verandah- at the Marriott; return to US Aug. 18. Administrators and a member of United University Professions, the Visit Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan $1,801.85 pp dbl; Mini suites - the AFL-CIO Executive Council, union representing over 35,000 and Perugia. This is our fourth visit to RATES: Begin at $7,139 pp dbl; call $1951.85. We were given limited space died on May 6 after a long illness. SUNY employees. The agreement Italy. Space will go fast. for suite rates. as this is a holiday sailing. Ms. Woodard, whose career includes a 2% wage increase each RATES: $2,999 pp dbl; $3,399 single, included 36 years as a classroom year through 2021-22, access including round trip airfare, lodging, teacher, guidance counselor and to Paid Family Leave benefits, sightseeing, transfers, and 13 meals. Alpine Lakes, Trains Sail Norway, Iceland and minimum compensation for July 8 - June 17, 2019 Aug. 25 - Sept. 9, 2019 assistant principal in Detroit’s pub- lic schools, also served an eight- adjuncts. (observertoday.com) This is an inclusive land tour (air London to London. Board the Pacific Winter Escape year term as a trustee to her alma included) featuring cruises on Lakes Princess for 15 days, visiting 9 ports. The Jan. 5 -17, 2019 mater, Michigan State University. TENNESSEE: Como and Maggiore and scenic trains Pacific, a deluxe vessel, accommodates Cruise on the newly refurbished She was a tireless advocate for the in Switzerland and Italy. This is one of only 700 passengers. Feds Miss Goal Celebrity Summit as we depart San Juan right of all children to a quality public education Europe’s most famous itineraries and RATES: Begin at $4,744 pp dbl. Jan. 5 and sail to some of the gems of from kindergarten through college. Ms. Woodard, The Federal government has not includes 12 meals. Enjoy stunning met its goal of increasing the num- the Caribbean: St. Croix, St. Martin, St. born July 10, 1951, is survived by her daughter alpine views including the Bernina Pass. ber of people with disabilities it Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, Back to Alaska Kelly. Tour also includes Lucerne and Zermat hires. Under Equal Employment Martinique, Antigua and St. Kitts. July 12 - 19, 2019 For the past nine years, Ms. Woodard com- RATES: $5,099 pp double; single Opportunity Commission rules RATES: Begin at $1,485.20 pp dou- Board the Celebrity Solstice in muted regularly from Michigan to Washington, $5,649 - Insurance and upgraded coach 12% of workers in a government ble incl. port and gov’t. charges. Air and Seattle and sail to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm D.C., leading AFSA, where her keen intellect and air not included. agency should be people with dis- optional insurance not included. Air will Glacier, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, powers of quiet persuasion were instrumental in abilities; 2% should have targeted be available for booking by the end of British Columbia arriving Seattle July 19. forging an alliance with the National Association conditions – particular disabilities Feb. 2018. Paris and Normandy RATES: Inside $1,482.03 pp dbl; of Secondary School Principals and the National that are often underrepresented. August 18 - 25, 2019 Verandah $2,287.03. Ask for discounted Association of Elementary School Principals, An annual report indicates of more Sail the beautiful Viking Rolf (Viking air, pre and post trips and single, triple united advocacy that proved instrumental in than 200,000 Federal workers, Caribbean Sailaway River Cruises). Embark the vessel in and optional insurance rates. securing new funding from Congress for principal only 8.5%, had a disability in 2015. Feb. 16 - 23, 2019 training in the Every Student Succeeds Act passed Further, only 1% had “targeted Sail from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Paris and sail the Seine visiting Vernon, in December 2015. disabilities,” down from 1.05 in Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel. Rouen, Les Andelys, and the Normandy Dubai to Rome “Diann’s passing is a great loss to America’s 2003. (disabilityscoop.com) This is a seven day cruise aboard the ele- Beaches bearing witness to our heroic May 19 - June 2, 2020 labor movement,” said AFSA Executive Vice gant Caribbean Princess. troops who landed during WWII. Why 2020? This is Oceania Nautica’s President Ernest Logan. “She personified the RATES: Begin at $1,024 pp includ- RATES: Deep discount rates begin most popular itinerary and will sell fast. NORTH CAROLINA: word ‘leader’ in the fight for union rights and ing port and government charges. Air is at $2,774. double. Additional discounts Depart for Dubai May 19, 2020; over- working families, though elected officials and State Raises not included (available in April 2018). may apply including current air promo night onboard the vessel; sail to Salalah, antagonists of public education who mistook Reserve now for additional perks on this of $395. (may expire anytime) roundtrip Oman; cruise the Red Sea, Aqaba, A plan has been put in motion to her quiet grace for weakness soon found them- sailing. from NY/NJ. Paris extension is available. Jordan; Luxor, Egypt; Suez Canal; raise wages of some state gov- Call or email for application. Jerusalem, Israel for two days; Crete, selves in a much longer, tougher struggle than ernment workers up to 28%. Of Amalfi/Positano, Italy and disembark in they anticipated.” the $200 million that would be Iceland - Fire And Ice Rome. Pre and post trips available; perks Before being elected president of AFSA, Ms. directed to state employee raises, April 18 - 26, 2019 Northern Lights subject to availability. Woodard served for 16 years on the union’s $20 million is slated for public uni- Tour Reykjavic, the Golden Circle Feb. 18 - March 2, 2019 RATES: Begin at $3,799 pp dbl; General Executive Board. versity employees, and $24 million natural wonder, Thingvellir National Depart Bergen, Norway aboard add air and insurance. Call for rates for Ms. Woodard grew up in labor as part of for community college employees. Park, Gulfs Waterfall, Snaefellsnes the elegant Viking Sky cruise ship. verandah and higher. a UAW family. Her rise through the ranks of Raises for grade school teachers Peninsula and more, whale watching (if Experience a land where dawn and twi- were expected to be announced union leadership in Detroit began in November available). We have been given 42 seats. light merge (Aurora Borealis), the Sami 1998, when she was appointed vice president soon. (The News&Observer) For more information, contact Gary These will go quickly! legends and dog sledding. Visit Bodo, of the Organization of School Administrators OMPILED BY Goldstein at [email protected] — C RATES: $4,049-dbl; $4,699-single; just north of the Arctic Circle and much and Supervisors, AFSA Local 28, to complete the CHRISTINE ALTMAN

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Department and served for many years until retire- MA, and the Amber Charter School in NY City. Ms. Wiener In Memoriam ment in the early 1990’s. Bill is survived by his wife pursued her passion for a more just, equitable, and sus- Sought: Pay Parity For Early Childhood Educators of 69 years Marilyn, his son Douglas, grandchildren tainable world as a board member, for more than 50 years, n RICHARD C. FITZPATRICK, 72, died in February Zachary and Ariel and his twin brother, Dick. of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. She is survived 3k programs that put our youngest children on the path to while vacationing with his wife in the Caribbean. n BEATRICE NEU MELOV, 84, died May 2 in Palm by her children Jenifer Getz, Monique Houston, Gregory success. The city must begin to treat these professionals with Known as Fitz, he retired in 2002 as assistant principal Beach Gardens, FL. She was preceded in death by Houston, Timothy Raphael, and Chad Raphael and six the same respect and provide the same salaries and working of JHS 240 (Hudde) in District 22 Brooklyn. He began Alfred Melov, a former NYC School superintendent, in grandchildren, and was a mother figure to her nieces n ANN F. WIENER, 85, died on May 12. Educated at Smith College and Harvard conditions that are afforded to their colleagues who work for his career as a teacher, then was a supervisor for whose memory she continued their support for Israel and students, helping them navigate their lives. Please School of Education, she founded Crossroads School, a public NY City middle the Department of Education. We respectfully request that the and medical research. A dedicated educator, Mrs. post memories to: https://honoringann.wordpress.com/. school, which she led for 15 years. She mentored new principals through the NY City City Council stand with us to demand equity for these educa- many years. He was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Donations in her memory may be made to the Jessie Smith Leadership Academy and served on the boards of Whitby School in Greenwich, CT, tors who have been taken for granted for far too long. in Maryland and Pace University in NY, ran the night Melov was one of the founders of CSA and the former Noyes Foundation www.noyes.org. the Buxton School in Williamstown, MA, and the Amber Charter School in NY City. It is only with your help that we can expand our existing school at Kingsborough Community College, was principal of PS 32, Brooklyn. She was the co-founder Ms. Wiener pursued her passion for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world programs and develop new, equally exciting and valuable pro- active in community affairs and volunteered at a soup of Hatikvah Hadassah North County, FL. Her loving as a board member, for more than 50 years, of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. grams to create a stimulating educational environment for the kitchen in Park Slope. He is survived by his wife, Alison friends and family remember her generosity and wis- Send obituary notices to CSA News Editor Chuck She is survived by five children CKCK – Jenifer Getz, Monique Houston, Gregory most diverse school population in the world. We look forward Terjesen-Fitzpatrick, a retired assistant principal of dom, and mourn her passing. Wilbanks at [email protected]. Houston, Timothy Raphael, and Chad Raphael and six grandchildren, and was a to our ongoing partnership so that, together, we can provide PS 52 in Brooklyn, his son Richard, his daughter Kerry n SALVATORE A. PACIFICO, 92, died on Jan. mother figure to her nieces and students, helping them navigate their lives. Please our students with equitable opportunities to reach their fullest and six grandchildren. Richard’s and Kerry’s mother, 12. He was assistant principal at HS of Graphic post memories to six grandchildren, and was a mother figure to her nieces and potential as students and as citizens. Noreen, was a teacher at PS 52 and died in 2007. Mrs. Communication Arts in Manhattan and chairman of students, helping them navigate their lives. Please post memories to: https://honor- Terjesen-Fitzpatrick said he loved exploring NYC and the Journalism Department. He served during WWII ingann.wordpress.com/. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jessie Smith learning its history, and said she and her husband in the Marine Corps. He was a hunter and fisherman, The Welfare Noyes Foundation www.noyes.org. traveled extensively during retirement. She said he and a true New Yorker who loved life. Mr. Pacifico Dr. Douglas was an authority on sports facts, music, and history. is survived by his daughters, Lynn Pacifico and Duff V. Hathaway GARY GOLDSTEIN He loved bird watching, snorkeling, and his German Pacifico Prescott, his son in law, Robert Prescott, two Fund shepherd. grandsons and a great grandson, and his companion, n WILLIAM “BILL” KOR , 92, died March 24. Mr. Kor’s Gail Green. Diabetes Supplies Travel Desk teaching career began at PS 60 Manhattan. He also n ANN F. WIENER, 85, died on May 12. Educated oversaw summer playgrounds. In the late 1950s Mr. at Smith College and Harvard School of Education, And Medication Kor taught Health and Physical Education at Theodore she founded Crossroads School, a public NY City Travel On Land Or By Sea Roosevelt HS in the Bronx, when he coached the bas- middle school, which she led for 15 years. She men- The staff of the welfare ketball and handball teams. Bill also supervised the tored new principals through the NY City Leadership funds and I wish you all a afternoon program there. He later became the assis- Academy and served on the boards of Whitby School happy, healthy (and for our more (video at Vikingcruises.com). tant principal of the Health and Physical Education in Greenwich, CT, the Buxton School in Williamstown, active members, relaxing) RATES: All verandah vessel begins summer. We will be here all at $5,574pp dbl plus air. (Viking has summer, ready and able to promo air of $995.) Rates are subject to answer any questions you availability at time of booking. AFSA President Diann Woodard may have.

Galapagos Islands uestion: I am an Aug. 8 - 18, 2019 assistant principal Cruise approximately 12 islands Tireless Labor, Education Advocate in Staten Island. aboard the Celebrity Expedition. Depart My husband’s dia- US - Quito (air not included); stay two BY CSA STAFF term of the retiring vice president. Qbetic medication was not nights at the JW Marriott; Aug. 10 fly She won election as vice president approved by Optum either Quito-Baltra (included). Board the ship Diann Woodard, president of in 1999, and in January 2000, she It’s A Good for the pharmacy or for for 7 nights; return to Quito for a night the American Federation of School ascended to the presidency. She was mail order. The medication at the Marriott; return to US Aug. 18. Administrators and a member of elected to serve three consecutive Thing You is Glyburide. When I spoke RATES: Begin at $7,139 pp dbl; call the AFL-CIO Executive Council, three-year terms until her departure to the Optum pharmacist, for suite rates. died on May 6 after a long illness. in 2009 to become the president of Asked! A I asked if there was another Ms. Woodard, whose career AFSA and a national vice president medication he can take in included 36 years as a classroom of the AFL-CIO. At the AFL-CIO, Mistake its place and I was told that Sail Norway, Iceland teacher, guidance counselor and Ms. Woodard served as vice chair of none were approved. We Aug. 25 - Sept. 9, 2019 assistant principal in Detroit’s pub- the Committee on Women Workers Is Found have been having trouble London to London. Board the Pacific lic schools, also served an eight- and was a strong voice for a greater with my husband’s pre- Princess for 15 days, visiting 9 ports. The year term as a trustee to her alma role for women and minorities in And scription coverage for a Pacific, a deluxe vessel, accommodates mater, Michigan State University. the labor movement. “America’s while now. Can you please only 700 passengers. She was a tireless advocate for the school administrators have lost a Corrected assist me with this matter? champion. And I’ve lost a friend,” said Richard RATES: Begin at $4,744 pp dbl. right of all children to a quality public education ANSWER: Certainly. from kindergarten through college. Ms. Woodard, Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO. “From her Diabetic medications (and born July 10, 1951, is survived by her daughter days growing up in a UAW household in Detroit testing supplies) are provided by your basic health Back to Alaska Kelly. to her nearly four decades of public service, July 12 - 19, 2019 plan (in your case, GHI-CBP) under yet another New For the past nine years, Ms. Woodard com- Diann Woodard always put workers, students York State mandate. In order to get diabetic med- Board the Celebrity Solstice in muted regularly from Michigan to Washington, and families first.” ications and testing supplies, go to any pharmacy Seattle and sail to Ketchikan, Tracy Arm D.C., leading AFSA, where her keen intellect and “She spent decades fighting on behalf of work- and show your GHI card. The benefits are provided Glacier, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, powers of quiet persuasion were instrumental in ers in every profession while standing up for the through Express Scripts group G3A, and you will British Columbia arriving Seattle July 19. forging an alliance with the National Association children whom she has dedicated her life to edu- only have to pay a small co-payment. RATES: Inside $1,482.03 pp dbl; of Secondary School Principals and the National cating, in the hope of empowering them to think Verandah $2,287.03. Ask for discounted Association of Elementary School Principals, independently and pursue greater opportunities,” • • • air, pre and post trips and single, triple united advocacy that proved instrumental in Mr. Logan said. uestion: I am a Medicare-eligible and optional insurance rates. securing new funding from Congress for principal In 2008, Ms. Woodard was elected to serve Department of Education retiree. I am in the training in the Every Student Succeeds Act passed an eight-year term as a trustee to Michigan State GHI Senior Care health plan, and pay for Dubai to Rome in December 2015. University. She also served as a board member the optional benefits rider. I read in the CSA May 19 - June 2, 2020 “Diann’s passing is a great loss to America’s of the labor school at Wayne State University Qnews that I should have received a check reimburs- Why 2020? This is Oceania Nautica’s labor movement,” said AFSA Executive Vice and the labor board of the National Income Life ing me for a portion of my rider costs. I didn’t get a most popular itinerary and will sell fast. President Ernest Logan. “She personified the Insurance Company, as well as on various local check. Can you tell me why? Depart for Dubai May 19, 2020; over- word ‘leader’ in the fight for union rights and boards, including the United Way. ANSWER: Computers are wonderful, but they night onboard the vessel; sail to Salalah, working families, though elected officials and A proud product of Detroit Public Schools, are only as good as the information that is entered Oman; cruise the Red Sea, Aqaba, antagonists of public education who mistook Ms. Woodard earned a bachelor’s degree from (and this comes from the person who developed the Jordan; Luxor, Egypt; Suez Canal; her quiet grace for weakness soon found them- Michigan State University and master’s and edu- claims processing systems for the Fund). We asked Jerusalem, Israel for two days; Crete, selves in a much longer, tougher struggle than cational specialist’s degrees from Wayne State the city to verify that you were coded as being a CSA Amalfi/Positano, Italy and disembark in they anticipated.” University. She also received training in labor member, and they reported that you were not coded Rome. Pre and post trips available; perks Before being elected president of AFSA, Ms. management at Harvard University. She was a as having retired from any union. We demonstrated subject to availability. Woodard served for 16 years on the union’s member of Delta Sigma Theta. to them that you were, in fact, a CSA retiree, and RATES: Begin at $3,799 pp dbl; General Executive Board. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in they have corrected your coding. We have sent out add air and insurance. Call for rates for Ms. Woodard grew up in labor as part of Ms. Woodard’s name to the School Leadership one additional batch of checks to about 30 of your verandah and higher. a UAW family. Her rise through the ranks of Forum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to colleagues who were in the same situation, and you union leadership in Detroit began in November providing professional development for school should have received your check by now. 1998, when she was appointed vice president principals and assistant principals. School For more information, contact Gary of the Organization of School Administrators Leadership Forum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) orga- Goldstein at [email protected] Dr. Douglas A. Hathaway is CSA Welfare Fund and Supervisors, AFSA Local 28, to complete the nization recognized by the IRS. Administrator.You can email him at dhathaway@csa- nyc.org.

343514_JUNE 2018 CSA News.indd 17 6/19/18 3:36 AM 10 CSA NEWS June 2018 June 2018 CSA NEWS RETIREE Chapter CHAIR’S MESSAGE HEALTHCARE Gayle Lockett Another Great Year As Politicians Dither, t was another great year. We were able to increase our RC Welfare Fund n Retiree Chapter Chair Gayle Lockett, Retiree Chapter Director Mark Brodsky and Supplemental Benefits reimburse- Prescription Drug Queens Retiree Unit Leader Len Sterman at the Queens Unit’s general meeting. ments an overall 5 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Our optical supplemental Ireimbursement went up from $55 to $65. Meanwhile, the RC regional units continued to provide great informa- Costs Rise Ever Higher tion about issues ranging from the RC Welcome New Members Welfare Fund benefits to Medicare, Social Security, to how to apply for IRMAA, to MITRA W. LUTCHMAN Importation of the same drug Estate Planning, and to Scam and Fraud at a lower-cost is not allowed. Abramowitz, Bruce Protection. Our members have been able or many retirees, the Then, there are patent games, Albert, Steven to speak to TRS about their individual escalating cost of including the practice by Armas, Victoria A union is situations. Regional units may have prescription drugs is brand-name drug companies Barbot, Wanda various clubs i.e. book, trips, dining, at the least siphoning of paying other drug firms not Barnes, Susan a two-way theater, bridge, reflecting the interests of money from their to introduce a generic alterna- Boemio, Fran the members in their units. They contact Fsavings, and in some cases tive. Also, big pharma with- Buck, Andrew bankrupting them. You might holds ingredients from generic their members via email newsletters and Campos-Gätjens, street, as ask yourself, is help on the manufacturers, another some have websites. Each regional unit is Rafael way? The short answer is that strategy used to prevent the unique and interesting. Capote, Susana strong as although the rising cost of cheaper drugs from being Look for the attached Fall Cibelli, Casimiro its dues Educational/Cultural Brochure in this medication is out of control, approved so it cannot hit the Washington is in no hurry to market. Generic backlog is a Cohen, Ruth issue of CSA News. Make your selections Corales, Annabell paying promptly. The RC strives to enhance fix the dilemma. Mitra W. Lutchman common delay technique used The amounts desperate to prevent alternatives from Croft, Mary members’ quality of services as well Cugini, Janet members. as keeping us politically and socially people must spend on drug being introduced. Del Valle, Rose informed and involved. prices boggle the mind. Imagine having a The largest drug program in the world Dunlap-Garcia, Gwen Remember, all RC members are wel- child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: is Medicare Parts D and B, but despite his Eason, Jeffrey come to join more than one regional unit. If you know of a newly Treatments for Kymriah, the drug prescribed recent tough talk on reining in drug prices, Engoren, Lila retired CSA member, please reach out to them and invite them to to combat the disease, can average about President Trump has not advocated using attend a regional unit meeting. $475,000 for one infusion, even though the federal government’s massive buying Essman, Mona Don’t take your negotiated benefits for granted. Once the activists say it should cost a fraction of that. power to negotiate lower prices, a policy Essor, Claudette Supreme Court has delivered its decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Sovaldi, taken for Hepatitis C, costs users continued since the George W. Bush admin- Farokhi, Fatmeh there could well be dire consequences for many unions, and you about $1,000 per pill. The examples are end- istration. Nor has the current administration Finn, Donna must stay informed. A union is only as as strong as its dues-pay- sought to allow importation. Meanwhile, Fowlkes, Cynthia ing membership. It is also important that we have your updated Americans are traveling to Canada, Mexico, Frost, Nancy contact information. Please keep us informed. The Welfare Fund Cancer patients, faced and other countries to buy pharmaceutical Garcia, Laura Office also needs current contact information. with the costs of radiation, drugs, where they can get them at a fraction Geiger, Anne A. of the price. Gerstein, Marilyn • • • chemotherapy, and blood It’s not as though there are no possible very three years AFSA holds a convention and an election for solutions out there. Sen. Bernie Sanders, their officers along with establishing an educational platform, transfusions are 2.5 times I-Vt., and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., with resolutions and political plans for the federal level. CSA have introduced legislation that would E more likely than other allow the importation of safe, lower-cost delegates can meet with AFSA members from other parts of the country, some of whom have seen their benefits and pensions cut Americans to go bankrupt. prescription medication from licensed by their cities and states. Canadian pharmacies. Meanwhile, Sen. I want to thank my officers, First Vice Chair Joe Rosenberg, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Chuck Second Vice Chair John Oricchio, Treasurer Stanley Wilson and Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a bill to allow Secretary Janice Imundi for the time they dedicate keeping the less, and the situation is even more galling the government to negotiate prices. Retirees To Share Information With Young Actives RC up and running for the benefit of our members. I also want to given that prices around the world are far Imagine that: The government would thank my Executive Board of the RC for their involvement in all of cheaper. Januvia, used to fight type-2 diabe- negotiate better prices on behalf of its citizens. our retiree discussions and plans. My officers and I want to thank tes, will cost a patient in the United States the RC Director Mark Brodsky for all his work. $1,061. In Canada, the same drug costs $350 The RC Officers and Executive Board followed CSA’s charity of and elsewhere around the world it can be e should do whatever we can do to choice for 2018 and voted to donate $2,500 to Shane’s Inspiration, found for $90. support these sorts of efforts. We an organization that builds playgrounds for children with dis- High drug prices can add to an already Wneed to put pressure on our elected abilities. One playground is slated to open in Brooklyn. Also, we catastrophic situation for many people. officials and network with well-respected donated $2,500 to CSA’s Scholarship Fund to help a worthy col- Cancer patients, faced with the costs of che- organizations which have long, respected lege-bound student in each borough. motherapy, radiation treatment and blood histories and records of accomplishment. Remember, the Labor Day Parade is Sept. 8, and the RC General transfusions, are 2.5 times more likely than Groups such as Public Citizen, Social Conference will be Nov. 3 at the NY Hilton in Manhattan. other Americans to go bankrupt. And for Security Works and Patients for Affordable Wishing you and your families a magnificent summer! patients living on a fixed income, health Drugs have been in the forefront of advocat- insurance premiums can rapidly increase. ing for legislative and regulatory reforms to In Unity, People skip or fail to complete their medi- lower drug prices. cation regimen, which can exacerbate their We must get organized along bipartisan sickness and even lead to death. lines and hold elected officials accountable. Why are drug prices so high? For one, We’ll have more to say on this in the com- manufacturers have been given carte ing months. blanche to set a high price for their drugs. Medicare must cover every FDA-approved Mitra W. Lutchman is CSA’s Retiree Chapter drug and prices can’t be negotiated. Political Liaison.

343514_JUNE 2018 CSA News.indd 18 6/19/18 3:36 AM CSA NEWS June 2018 June 2018 CSA NEWS 11 Membership Meeting RC Regional Units

PACIFIC COAST ROCKLAND ORANGE BERGEN Chapter The fall meeting of the Pacific Our next unit meeting will be our Coast Regional Unit will be held on fall luncheon which will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Mimi’s restau- Thursday, Sept. 27. Our guest speaker rant, located at 22651 Lake Forest will be Dr. Douglas Hathaway, CSA LONG ISLAND Drive, Lake Forest, Calif., 92630. Welfare Fund administrator. Admission Luncheon cost: $20. Gathering time: 11 for members: $30 and for nonmembers, The unit’s outreach program has sched- am. Further information, including our $45. For information please contact uled two important programs for spring. featured guests, will be forthcoming in [email protected]. Members, On April 13, the program “Cybercrime and September. We hope you will be there! please remember to pay our annual Senior Scams” will feature a district attorney — CAROL RAINEY, CLARA BAKER dues of $15. You may prepay for both whose mission is to help individuals avoid & SANDY TUCKMAN the luncheon and the annual dues by becoming victims. On May 4, the pro- As Politicians Dither, sending a check to our treasurer, Arnie gram will be a presentation on the Teacher Abrams. His address was listed in the Retirement System, including the subject of last unit update sent on May 10. We retiree death benefits and RMDs. Outreach n Retiree Chapter Chair Gayle Lockett, Retiree Chapter Director Mark Brodsky and NORTHERN NEW JERSEY look forward to seeing everyone at the programs are held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road, Queens Retiree Unit Leader Len Sterman at the Queens Unit’s general meeting. Our May 16 general meeting saw a luncheon. Have a wonderful, relaxing Prescription Drug summer. Plainview, NY from 9:30 am - 12 noon. record turnout with fellow members To register for the April 13 program, send from the Rockland City chapter, Mark — BOB JEANETTE a check for $5, payable to CSA Scholarship Brodsky and Gayle Lockett joining us. Program, to Victor Ravens, CSA/LI Unit, Speakers Linda Cross and Ms. Taub P.O. Box 511, Plainview, NY 11803. Costs Rise Ever Higher captivated the group with their presen- GEORGIA Members of the legislative committee of tations on Medicare and Soc. Security. Welcome New Members the unit will meet legislators on March Join us for an end of year luncheon Our spring meeting was held on Importation of the same drug 19/20 to discuss ways to increase voter reg- celebration at Palermo’s Cake Lounge April 10. We had a representative at a lower-cost is not allowed. Abramowitz, Bruce Gilberto, Richard Nixon, Hilroy istration. The committee is also working and Restaurant, Liberty St., Little Ferry, from the gubernatorial campaign of Then, there are patent games, Albert, Steven Girellini, Maria Noisy, Yanick to encourage the formation of legislative NJ, on June 20. Members and spouses Stacy Abrams who spoke about the including the practice by committees in other retiree units in order Armas, Victoria Giuliani, Rudy O’Dowd, Concetta $10/ non-members $21. Next General then upcoming primary election. Ms. brand-name drug companies to coordinate issues important to members. Barbot, Wanda Grierson, Susan Parisy, Diana Meeting Sept. 13 with Felice Hannah Abrams went on to win the primary. of paying other drug firms not Mark your calendar for Tue., June 19. Plan Barnes, Susan Grill, Stephen Pedraza, Arlene and Monique Providence Re: TRS. Save Gayle Lockett and Dr. Doug Hathaway to introduce a generic alterna- to attend the Long Island Unit’s annual Boemio, Fran Heller, Janet Pole, Glenis the date, all are welcome! gave us updates on CSA News and the tive. Also, big pharma with- Buck, Andrew Hollander, Charlotte Proctor, Eva Retiree Welfare Fund. It was an enjoy- luncheon at the Woodbury Country Club, holds ingredients from generic — MICHAEL MIRAKIAN Campos-Gätjens, Jack, Patricia Pruger, Elizabeth able meeting and always a fun time fel- from 12 noon - 4 pm and enjoy good food, manufacturers, another good music and good conversation with Rafael Jeffers, Dennis Reeves, Gale lowshipping with each other. strategy used to prevent the friends and colleagues. Capote, Susana Johnson-Brinson, Rezmovits, Hana — GEORGIA HARRISON cheaper drugs from being CENTRAL NEW JERSEY — RENEE YARMOFF approved so it cannot hit the Cibelli, Casimiro Denise Rockley, Lucille market. Generic backlog is a Cohen, Ruth Kaufman, Lenore Rodriguez, Karen D Please don’t forget to send in your common delay technique used Corales, Annabell Kesselman, Delice Rooney, Graceann checks for the International Luncheon SOUTHEAST FLORIDA to prevent alternatives from Croft, Mary Kieran, Janine Rose, Henry on June 13 at Ria Mar, a Portuguese We have confirmed our dates for the being introduced. Cugini, Janet Kirby, Robin Rosenbaum, Arnold restaurant. You received information 2018-2019 season. Please note them on The largest drug program in the world Del Valle, Rose Kranz, Rebecca Sacca, Peter about this event by email/US mail. Our your calendar. On Oct. 17, we will have is Medicare Parts D and B, but despite his Dunlap-Garcia, Gwen Lawrence, Elizabeth Schaeffer, Susan luncheon venues are always superb, so a Medicare workshop. Nov. 7 will be our recent tough talk on reining in drug prices, Eason, Jeffrey Leach, Carlyle Schwartz-Nitray, Nira this one should not be missed! Our last Dine Around at Taverna Trela. On Jan. President Trump has not advocated using Engoren, Lila Lee, Alice-Fai Sembene, Khadijatou meeting until the fall will be our annual 14, 2019, we will hold our health and the federal government’s massive buying Essman, Mona Lefferts, Linda Stein, Susan luncheon held at the All Seasons Diner 11 at 12 pm on June 27 in Freehold, welfare meeting. Feb. 13, 2019, will be power to negotiate lower prices, a policy Essor, Claudette Loades, Anthony Toner, John NJ. There will be delicious food, great our Benvenutos meeting and luncheon. continued since the George W. Bush admin- Farokhi, Fatmeh Lopez, Victor Tucci, Sara On March 1, 2019, we will hold our LOWER HUDSON VALLEY istration. Nor has the current administration company and wonderful entertainment Finn, Donna Mathieu, Georges Verderosa, Theresa annual Health Fair. More details will On Sept. 15, members spent a beautiful sought to allow importation. Meanwhile, provided by the Jersey Chix. The cost Fowlkes, Cynthia McGee, Stephen Williams, Robin follow in our newsletter, to be mailed afternoon at the annual luncheon at the Americans are traveling to Canada, Mexico, is a reasonable $18 so be sure to send Frost, Nancy Mikulewicz London, Wingate, Constance in the middle of June. I would like to Davenport Mansion. We honored three and other countries to buy pharmaceutical in your checks for this very enjoyable Garcia, Laura Katherine York, George thank Elizabeth Moss for arranging our members, Marie Ciaiola, Mildred Rutledge drugs, where they can get them at a fraction event. Please refer to the flyers you Geiger, Anne A. Moodie, Clara Zandani, Abdo spring Wine and Cheese get together on and Estelle Seittelman for their many years of the price. received for details. Can’t wait to see Gerstein, Marilyn Namnum, Angel Zaza, Joseph May 14. of dedication. Everyone enjoyed listening to It’s not as though there are no possible you at both functions. — LOIS TURETZKY CSA Executive Vice President, Henry Rubio. solutions out there. Sen. Bernie Sanders, — LUCILLE VECCHIARELLI Save the date: Our holiday party will be I-Vt., and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., Jan. 8 at the Olde Stone Mill, in Tuckahoe. have introduced legislation that would Please contact me for more information. allow the importation of safe, lower-cost — JANICE IMUNDI prescription medication from licensed Carrying The Torch Canadian pharmacies. Meanwhile, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a bill to allow the government to negotiate prices. Retirees To Share Information With Young Actives Imagine that: The government would negotiate better prices on behalf of its citizens. n On June 7, CSA Retiree Chapter e should do whatever we can do to Director Mark support these sorts of efforts. We Brodsky held a wel- Wneed to put pressure on our elected coming seminar for a officials and network with well-respected group of retirees who organizations which have long, respected are going to serve as histories and records of accomplishment. emissaries of sorts, Groups such as Public Citizen, Social going back to their Security Works and Patients for Affordable former districts or Drugs have been in the forefront of advocat- work sites to discuss ing for legislative and regulatory reforms to with younger mem- lower drug prices. bers their own stories We must get organized along bipartisan about what CSA lines and hold elected officials accountable. meant to their lives We’ll have more to say on this in the com- and careers. Currently there are 81 members ing months. participating in the program. Mitra W. Lutchman is CSA’s Retiree Chapter Political Liaison.

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