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Nov 2019 Volume 53, Number 3 American Federation NEWS of School Administrators, COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS AND ADMINISTRATORS AFL-CIO Local 1 Rally! Thousands Turn Out, Demand Fair Contract For NYC School Leaders

BY CHUCK WILBANKS

Thousands of CSA members rallied near City Hall on Oct. 30. It was a huge turnout and an overwhelming show of support by members for their union as President Mark Cannizzaro and his team continue their efforts to hash out a con- tract with a recalcitrant city government. Mr. Cannizzaro gave a thunderous speech in which he took the city to task for offering many platitudes about the great job that school leaders do, all the while holding up a family leave policy that would benefit some of CSA’s most vulnerable members. “Platitudes are nice, but it’s your support here today that fuels us,” he told the crowd. He hammered home the fact that the CHUCK WILBANKS constant micromanaging of principals, n Public officials and CSA members and supporters turned out in force to send a clear message to New York City’s mayor and chancellor. combined with chronic underfunding of schools, ultimately leaves students commissioned. “Seventy percent of you said. “Twenty eight percent of those sur- More than a dozen elected officials unsafe. He cited some statistics from a believe you are not given the resources veyed are satisfied with the direction the also spoke at the event, including City recent survey of our members that CSA you need to keep your students safe,” he DOE is taking.” Continued on Page 6 President’s American Federation of School Administrators Viewpoint In Nation’s Capitol, CSA Joins Mark Cannizzaro AFSA To Lobby For Educators

BY GABE GALLUCCI including Title II – Part A funding, Title IV – ‘Your Support Part A funding, school safety, mental health, Oct. 17 marked CSA’s first ever joint school climate, and funding. Members con- Today Fuels Us’ lobby day with AFSA in Washington, DC. veyed real experiences in our schools and We joined our brothers and sisters from expressed how the government has been Why doesn’t CSA yet have a contract? Why must the around the country to have important con- falling short when it comes to the nation’s city put up roadblocks to a parental leave policy that Mayor versations with elected officials at the high- investment in our students, schools and DeBlasio has touted around the country? How is it that fund- est levels of government. Active CSA mem- school leaders. ing problems and micromanagement are festering to the point bers lobbied alongside retired members, an Throughout our lobby visits, we urged that our members are concerned about the safety of their experience that all said was important and Congress to fund Title II – Part A funding at schools? CSA President Mark Cannizzaro addressed the mem- useful for our cause. no less than the House-passed level of $2.5 bers of our union at our rally on Oct. 30 outside New York City “The opportunity to convey our experi- billion, an increase of $500 million from Hall. Here are some of his remarks. ence from the ground was well received and last year’s fiscal year budget. Title II – Part we were able to educate those who influence A funding alone could be directly allocated ook at this crowd! Welcome Brothers and policy,” said Wladimir Lewis-Thomas. “We toward establishing a principal pipeline and Sisters! need to be at the table to influence those creating leadership development programs. Before I begin, let’s hear it for our NYPD who impact policies that affect what we do.” Additional funding could be used to prepare brothers and sisters who are out here keeping Our lobbyists tackled several issues, Continued on Page 3 us safe today and every day. Remember, the L Continued on Page 2 Expanding CITE: Are There She’s A Fighter Window To Support For Any Doctorates And CSA Has Switch Dental NYC Youth In The House? Her Back Benefits Open 2 4 5 9

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Council of School Being Honored By This City’ Supervisors & Administrators American Federation of School Administrators, AFL-CIO, Local 1 Strong And Unified At The Bargaining Table, As In 2014 By Mark Cannizzaro 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 823-2020 Continued from Page 1 respect for the heroic work you all do. Fax: (212) 962-6130 men and women in blue are union too! And I’m growing tired of hearing our mem- www.csa-nyc.org let’s hear it for our other union brothers bers tell us that changes to our discipline and sisters from many unions here support- code and a lack of resources have made President ing us, just as we support them. Let’s give their schools unsafe. Our survey showed us Mark Cannizzaro a huge shoutout to our brothers and sisters that 70 percent of you believe that you’re Executive Vice President from TWU who are rallying down the street not given the sufficient resources to provide Henry Rubio for a fair contract. We all wish President a safe and effective learning environment First Vice President for the children. And overall, only 28 per- Rosemarie Sinclair Tony Utano and his members success at the cent of members are satisfied with the over- Treasurer bargaining table. Finally, we want to thank Christopher Ogno all the elected officials here today and those all direction of the DOE. I don’t know whether to be angry or Secretary who couldn’t make it, who support us every Steffani Fanizzi day for the benefit of our students. laugh when the response to our raising of Vice Presidents And to all of you in the crowd, thank legitimate concerns to hastily constructed Sam Akel you all for coming out! I know first-hand protocols is the suggestion that perhaps Jose Garcia the job you do and how hard you work our agenda is something different than a n In June, 2018, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, second from left, signed an executive order Ramon Gonzalez prohibiting state entities from disclosing state employee personal information. Lois Lee every day. I know it took tremendous effort children’s agenda. CSA members don’t need Katiana Louissaint for you to make time to be here today. You to defend themselves or their agenda. Their Nancy Russo, Retiree Chapter are here because you know how important students and the parents they serve know BY CHUCK WILBANKS Executive Director Operations it is. exactly where our priorities lie. Erminia Claudio Since negotiating our 2014 contract, I have seen the ben- I’m tired of hearing that principals cannot hire an assistant From the people who General Counsel efit of a united front and a united union. In 2014, we stuck principal due to micromanagement from above. I lose sleep brought us Janus v. AFSCME David Grandwetter together in unity, and we prevailed. As I look out right now, when I hear stories like Serena Forzaglia’s, who is here with comes a new lawsuit to force many of you benefitted from the solidarity of your union us today. While she does her best to take care of all students, New York to turn over govern- Executive Director Field Services brothers and sisters. I told you then, as you were in jeopardy she is struggling with the cost and missed work days due to ment employee contact data to Sana Q. Nasser of forfeiting your retroactive pay, that I would be calling on undergoing fertility treatments. Now, with few CAR days for foes of unions. Field Directors you soon to stand strong for others. That’s what a union maternity leave, she too often has to go to work sick. And, Juanita Bass, James Harrigan, does! We look out for each other, especially when someone is while she has received support from our Welfare Fund and her Christine Martin, Frank Patterson, SOLIDARITY Mercedes Qualls trying to take advantage of our brothers and sisters. outstanding principal, Robert Marino, our city has turned its back on her. Assistant Field Directors • • • The city is trying to overcharge us for paid parental leave. Beshir Abdellatif, Eleanor Andrew, Mildred Boyce, Laverne Burrowes, ere’s another example: Last year, this city was telling They say ‘productivity’ is lost when our members go on leave, Dominic Cipollone, Peter Devlin, Kenneth families of our members who died while in active service and therefore we should pay significantly more for this ben- Unionists Lobby Congress in DC Llinas, Nancy Esposito, Roberto Flores, that since their loved ones had “left” the system before efit than our brothers and sisters in other unions. Can some- Ellie Greenberg, Ray Gregory, H retirement, that they were not entitled to the retroactive one tell me what we are excused from getting done when Continued from Page 1 Joseph LaCascia, Monica McDonald, money that was rightfully earned. Our legal team went to a member is out on leave? Productivity is not lost: When aspiring school leaders, help current prin- Dorothy Morris, Beverly Pascal-Miller, you are short staffed, you work beyond what are already cipals, and invest in mentors and coaches Wanda Soto, Yvonne Williams work and secured justice for these families. We stood together to defeat the proposed New York state unhealthy hours, you endure unhealthy amounts of stress, who directly support principal learning. constitutional convention which threatened our pensions and you sacrifice your families and personal relationships. Research has shown that a more deliber- Grievance Director ate approach to educating and support- Dale Kelly and benefits. And, after the Janus Case, membership in this We don’t mind paying for a benefit, but it’s disgraceful for the city to try and profit from our members who are only try- ing school leaders will improve schools Assistant Directors union has actually increased! Carol Atkins, Robert Colon, But as Frederick Douglass once said, “Power concedes ing to raise a family! throughout the country, while also boost- Jermaine Garden- nothing without demand.” So here we are again, demanding Your commitment is not being honored by this city. Sure, ing principal retention. Director of Communications the platitudes we hear are Title IV – Part A funding was another Craig DiFolco nice and they are appreciated. important issue that was discussed during Director of Political Affairs Expanding Support For NYC Youth But while you are busy doing our AFSA hill visit. Title IV – Part A fund- Gabe Gallucci everything our DOE and city ing directly impacts our student support Assistant Director, Political Affairs leaders have asked you to do, and academic enrichment grants. These Herman Merritt despite the roadblocks they grants include programs that would Assistant Director Scholarships: CSA’s Hole In One place in front of you, we are establish a more well-rounded education John Khani at the bargaining table hear- for our students. Arts, music, computer Special Assistant to President ing that all of your extra time science, and social studies are just a few Gary Goldstein n Each June, CSA awards scholar- and effort is worth nothing areas that could be improved with addi- ships to a HS senior in each of the CSA Conference Chair tional funding. We urged Congress to Pierre Lehmuller boroughs. Last year, we expanded because you do it anyway. That makes me furious. fund the “Student Support and Academic CSA Historian our scholarship to a $10,000 schol- Enrichment Grants” at the authorized Manfred Korman arship to a child of a member. We • • • CSA Retiree Chapter can do this because CSA members level of $1.65 billion in FY 2020, up from Gayle Lockett, Chair viscerally understand the need to rothers and sisters please $1.17 billion the year before. Mark Brodsky, Director support NYC youth and donate know, we will not give Finally, we discussed school safety, generously to our fund. An addi- Bup and we will not give climate, and mental health issues. We tional part of our funding strategy in. Your support here today promoted student well-being and pushed CSA NEWS is our annual golf tournament, fuels us and when we arrive Congress to support holistic approaches Editor held this year on Oct. 14, at Dyker at an acceptable deal it will to violence prevention and intervention Chuck Wilbanks Beach Park Golf Course. CSA is be because of you. I am ener- within our schools and our communities. Design Consultant grateful to everyone who partic- gized by this show of strength! We support three bills aimed at improv- Michele Pacheco ipated, from golfers to generous United we stand, shoulder ing access to school-based mental health Production Assistant sponsors. Sponsors included: Christine Altman to shoulder, active members, services. These bills include the “Mental Administrative Services Only, retirees and supporters! Health Services for Students Act,” “Safe INC.; Alliance Bernstein; Empire God bless you and thank Schools Improvement Act,” and the BlueCross BlueShield; I.U.O.E. Local CSA News (004-532) is published you for the work you do. “Trauma-Informed Schools Act.” The issues monthly except July and August for $35 891; Kobargo Technology Partners; addressed under these bills include compre- OptumRx; Pitta Bishop & Del per year per member by CSA, 40 Rector hensive anti-bullying policies, increased St., NY, NY 10006. Periodical postage Giorno; LLC; A+STEM Labs; CITE; Mark Cannizzaro is funding for substance abuse and mental paid at Manhattan, NY, and additional EmblemHealth HealthPlex; Local mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send president of the Council health services, and evidence-based train- address changes to CSA News, 40 94-9A-9B; and M3 Technology. of School Supervisors and ing for crisis intervention teams. Rector St., NY, NY 10006. GABE GALLUCCI Administrators. “I’ve always believed that New York

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PRESIDENT’S PAGE New Anti-Union Battleground Political Calendar ‘Your Commitment Is Not Opens Up In NY State Courts • Nov. 19: Bi-Monthly PAC Meeting In June, 2018, Gov. Cuomo • Jan. 21: Bi-Monthly PAC signed an executive order pro- Meeting Being Honored By This City’ hibiting state entities from dis- • Feb. 3-4: Joint Albany Lobby Day closing personal contact infor- • March 25: Bi-Monthly PAC mation for state employees. For Meeting Strong And Unified At The Bargaining Table, As In 2014 By Mark Cannizzaro its part, Liberty Justice Center calls Cuomo’s order an impinge- • May 27: Bi-Monthly PAC respect for the heroic work you all do. ment on the First Amendment. Meeting I’m growing tired of hearing our mem- CSA General Counsel David • June 10: CSA Joint Meeting bers tell us that changes to our discipline Grandwetter saw little valid- • June 30: PAC Social code and a lack of resources have made ity in the plaintiff’s argument their schools unsafe. Our survey showed us that the executive order was a that 70 percent of you believe that you’re violation of free speech. “The not given the sufficient resources to provide Governor’s administration a safe and effective learning environment sees this attempt for what it is: Meeting Of The for the children. And overall, only 28 per- an unwarranted invasion of cent of members are satisfied with the over- personal privacy and another all direction of the DOE. attempt by a politically moti- Emerald Society I don’t know whether to be angry or vated group to try to spread The NYC Department of laugh when the response to our raising of anti-union messaging,” he said. Education Emerald Society is legitimate concerns to hastily constructed “We believe turning over the kicking off the 2020 school year protocols is the suggestion that perhaps requested information would with a meet and greet at Ulysses our agenda is something different than a n In June, 2018, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, second from left, signed an executive order be an intrusion on the privacy on Tues., Nov. 12 from 5-7 pm. children’s agenda. CSA members don’t need prohibiting state entities from disclosing state employee personal information. of public sector employees.” 95 Pearl Street, Manhattan. Come to defend themselves or their agenda. Their Although the Janus case one, come all, but please come! students and the parents they serve know BY CHUCK WILBANKS On Oct. 31, the Liberty information under a Freedom of caused great alarm in unions This is an Irish meets Greek exactly where our priorities lie. Justice Center sued Gov. Information Act request. They across the country, the effects so restaurant, in true old world style, I’m tired of hearing that principals cannot hire an assistant From the people who Andrew Cuomo in state court want to contact union members far have not been the body blow located in an historic roadhouse, principal due to micromanagement from above. I lose sleep brought us Janus v. AFSCME to overturn a decision by the to extol the virtues of a union- people had feared. CSA, for on an historic cobblestone street. when I hear stories like Serena Forzaglia’s, who is here with comes a new lawsuit to force state refusing to hand over the free world and hammer home example, actually gained mem- Emerald Society members $25, us today. While she does her best to take care of all students, New York to turn over govern- names and home zip codes of the fact that the outcome of the bers as it saw its few agency fee non-members $40. she is struggling with the cost and missed work days due to ment employee contact data to state government employees. Janus case leaves them free to payers sign up to become full- undergoing fertility treatments. Now, with few CAR days for foes of unions. The group had sought the refuse to pay dues. fledged members. maternity leave, she too often has to go to work sick. And, while she has received support from our Welfare Fund and her AC In School outstanding principal, Robert Marino, our city has turned its SOLIDARITY back on her. Kitchens The city is trying to overcharge us for paid parental leave. When it’s too hot, they stay in the They say ‘productivity’ is lost when our members go on leave, kitchen anyway. Poor ventilation and and therefore we should pay significantly more for this ben- Unionists Lobby Congress in DC lousy cooling equipment in the city’s efit than our brothers and sisters in other unions. Can some- school kitchens can lead to tempera- one tell me what we are excused from getting done when Continued from Page 1 tures above 100 degrees, a real health a member is out on leave? Productivity is not lost: When aspiring school leaders, help current prin- threat. That’s got to change, says you are short staffed, you work beyond what are already cipals, and invest in mentors and coaches Donald Nesbitt, vice president of DC unhealthy hours, you endure unhealthy amounts of stress, who directly support principal learning. 37 Local 372. Nesbitt, who worked in and you sacrifice your families and personal relationships. Research has shown that a more deliber- school kitchens for many years him- We don’t mind paying for a benefit, but it’s disgraceful for ate approach to educating and support- self, said conditions can be unbearable. the city to try and profit from our members who are only try- ing school leaders will improve schools “Some of the buildings are 100 years ing to raise a family! throughout the country, while also boost- old; the electricity is antiquated,” he Your commitment is not being honored by this city. Sure, ing principal retention. told the Daily News. “You add the fact the platitudes we hear are Title IV – Part A funding was another we have to cook with multiple ovens.” nice and they are appreciated. important issue that was discussed during Recently, City Councilmember But while you are busy doing our AFSA hill visit. Title IV – Part A fund- heard the pleas from everything our DOE and city ing directly impacts our student support the union and introduced a measure leaders have asked you to do, and academic enrichment grants. These mandating the installation of air con- despite the roadblocks they grants include programs that would ditioners in all school kitchens. CSA place in front of you, we are establish a more well-rounded education president Mark Cannizzaro said CSA at the bargaining table hear- for our students. Arts, music, computer supports the legislation. – CW ing that all of your extra time science, and social studies are just a few and effort is worth nothing areas that could be improved with addi- because you do it anyway. tional funding. We urged Congress to That makes me furious. fund the “Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants” at the authorized Teachers’ n • • • level of $1.65 billion in FY 2020, up from Multi-generational and nationally based: CSA members retired and active made the trip to Washington to let lawmakers know the issues educators face every day. Retirement rothers and sisters please $1.17 billion the year before. know, we will not give Finally, we discussed school safety, System Bup and we will not give climate, and mental health issues. We has been a trend setter regarding educa- and active members with school leaders in. Your support here today promoted student well-being and pushed tion, and it is important for us to have around the country reinforced how inter- October 2019 Congress to support holistic approaches fuels us and when we arrive a seat at the national table to share our connected we are as a union family, and Unit Values at an acceptable deal it will to violence prevention and intervention innovative approaches,” said Janice how important it is to continue building be because of you. I am ener- within our schools and our communities. Imundi, a retired principal and the sec- internally as well as under the national Diversified Equity gized by this show of strength! We support three bills aimed at improv- retary of the CSA Retirement Chapter leadership of AFSA, NAESP, and NASSP. Fund: 97.765 United we stand, shoulder ing access to school-based mental health Executive Board. “It was obvious to We are only strong if we continue to Balanced Fund: 16.191 to shoulder, active members, services. These bills include the “Mental everyone that our team was organized, learn from our past, build in the present, retirees and supporters! Health Services for Students Act,” “Safe well-trained and experienced individuals and strengthen our pipeline for the next International Equity God bless you and thank Schools Improvement Act,” and the who knew how to advocate for bills that generation of school leaders. Personally, I Fund: 10.468 you for the work you do. “Trauma-Informed Schools Act.” The issues affect our students. It was also import- believe this trip was a small glimpse into Inflation Protection addressed under these bills include compre- ant that we maintain relationships with the potential this union has locally, state- Fund: 10.109 hensive anti-bullying policies, increased AFSA members throughout the country wide, and now, on the national stage. Mark Cannizzaro is Socially Responsive funding for substance abuse and mental and communicate with them at times Onward! Equity Fund: 17.796 president of the Council health services, and evidence-based train- other than when we see them at the AFSA of School Supervisors and ing for crisis intervention teams. Convention every three years. Go team!” Gabe Gallucci is Director of Political www.trsnyc.org Administrators. “I’ve always believed that New York Indeed, the comradery between retired Affairs at CSA.

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 3 11/8/19 6:22 PM 4 CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS Doctorates Are In The House: Center For Integrated Teacher Education Assistant Principal Gets A New BY JENNIFER TULLY-SPINOZZI ing, meaningful, and makes an import- Start, Her Union Has Her Back ant contribution to leadership prepa- ration,” said Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr., Every autumn, doctoral students BY CHUCK WILBANKS nearing completion of the Ed.D. in Ph.D., her committee chair. “It not only provides policy and decision makers Educational Leadership through The onique Hernandez, an with how school leaders perceive their Sage Colleges defend their dissertations. AP at PS 84, , professional development needs based The program is comprised of CSA mem- has known for many on their lived experiences, it identifies bers, and is run in conjunction with years that she suffers leaders perceived gaps in preparation CITE. We began our seventh cohort this from Hermansky- and their perception of the most effec- fall, but it is members of its fifth cohort MPudlak Syndrome, a genetic disorder tive professional development delivery who are currently engaged in the defense that leads to lung illnesses for which strategies.” process. One of the last steps in a per- there is no cure. Indeed, her two Ramona Duran, longtime principal son’s doctoral journey, these defenses siblings had already succumbed to at PS 157, Grove Hill in the Bronx, require a student’s intense preparation the effects of the disease and she had presented the final dissertation on Oct. and lengthy collaboration with the been showing symptoms of deterio- 16. Her chair, Dr. Janice White Ed.D., dissertation chair. The defenses are typ- ration for the last two years. She had, said that the work, titled Elementary ically about 2 hours long, consisting of for over a year, been a patient of spe- Principals’ Beliefs about Instructional a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation cialists at Columbia Presbyterian in Leadership and How It Informs Their followed by questions from each of three Manhattan, exploring the possibility Practices was compelling. “She found dissertation committee members. of a lung transplant. that [principals’] beliefs about engag- On Sept. 13, Annette Perez, Assistant Despite that heavy weight, she Principal at PS 360Q, defended her work PHOTOS BY JENNIFER TULLY-SPINOZZI ing the school community in a shared n This fall, doctoral student defended their dissertations. LEFT: Dr. Daniel Alemu, Monique began the school year with high at the CITE Offices in Brooklyn. Her vision correlated to their personal Campbell, and Dr. Kathryn Gerbino. RIGHT: Dr. Janice White, Ann Leiter, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. hopes. “I went back to work in investment in monitoring instructional dissertation, entitled An Investigation August – the week in which there practices and their beliefs about sharing of School Principals’ Practices That were no kids in the building – think- their time, knowledge and expertise Promote a Culture of Collaboration, ing work, The Relationship Between titled her work School Leader Practices ing, ‘Oh, I can do it,’” she said in a correlated to the use of Professional “clearly articulated that creating a cul- Principals’ Ways Of Making Meaning and Style in Addressing Social and recent interview from the hospital. Learning Communities in their build- ture of collaboration must involve all And Their Knowing-Doing Gap Emotional Learning (SEL) Needs in “But I was hospitalized after one ings. Her decades of experience as an stakeholders,” said her chair, Dr. Jerome As Related To Marzano’s Principal New York City Elementary and Middle week. My body was just done. I D. Steele, Ed.D. “School leaders play Leadership Responsibilities. Her chair Schools. Monique’s chair was Dr. Daniel educator inspired her to take this jour- the most important role in this process was Dr. Janice White, Ed.D. “Hoa Tu’s Alemu, Ph.D., who praised her inquiry ney of discovery as a doctoral student through their support and encourage- defense highlighted the necessity for into how school leaders addressed stu- with passion and commitment. I am ment of teacher efficacy by providing a school leaders to demonstrate urgency dents’ SEL needs. proud of her.” clear vision along with attainable goals, in being able to accurately assess their Also on Oct. 16, Ann Leiter, princi- Sage’s Fifth NYC Research GARY GOLDSTEIN through ongoing professional devel- knowledge versus their ability to do pal at PS 56 in Queens, presented her Colloquium is scheduled at the CSA opment, focusing on the cultural and the work that is required,” said Hoa’s dissertation titled Elementary School offices on 40 Rector Street for Nov. 21, linguistic needs of students, and provid- friend and Sage alumna Mauri de Govia, Principals’ Perceptions of Developing when students from Cohort 5 will pres- ing constructive feedback to teachers,” Executive Director of Brooklyn South, Leadership Capacity Through ent research. All of us at CITE and Sage Travel Desk he said. “Annette’s research highlights who attended the defense. “Leadership Professional Development with out- would like to congratulate all those who that collaboration is the essence of the that can navigate this divide accelerates standing proficiency. Dr. Janice White, have defended to date, including those African proverb, ‘It takes a village to students’ learning and provides oppor- Ed.D., and Dr. Alice Siegel, Ed.D., also not in this piece, and we wish everyone Explore And Vacation On Land Or By Sea raise a child.’” tunities for success in schools.” served on her committee. “Ann Leiter’s who has not defended yet much luck. On Oct. 9, Hoa Tu, Deputy Monique Campbell, principal at MS recently completed research related to Australia/New Zealand Superintendent of Brooklyn North 354 in Brooklyn, shared her powerful principal’s perceptions of their profes- Jennifer Tully-Spinozzi is Doctorate January 8-21, 2020 High Schools, presented her fascinat- dissertation on Oct. 16. Ms. Campbell sional development needs is enlighten- Program Manager at CITE. Depart US Jan. 4, 2020 - two nights at the Four Seasons Sydney; sail the Majestic Princess Jan. 8-21, visit Fjordland, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland and the COMMUNITY Bay of Islands. RATES: Begin at $2,114 pp; add air, hotel, transfers and insurance. Food Pantry Opens In Queens School The Plains of Africa January 30 - February 12, 2020 BY CHUCK WILBANKS Stop & Shop’s generosity, we Journey to a continent not easily forgotten! Explore Kenya, will be able to provide fami- wildlife and stunning vistas. Program includes rt air from JFK, At PS/MS 105 in Far Rockaway, lies in need with canned foods, 11 game drives, most meals, Karen Blixen House, visit to the almost 80 percent of students dry goods, non-perishables and Samburu Tribe, Masai Village and Game Reserve and more. live below the poverty level. microwavable foods since those This is a Collette small group Explorations program. About 70 families are new to living in family shelters do not RATES: $6,449 dbl; $7,649 single; Add optional insur- the school and are either living have access to stoves. For families ance; Pre (Tsavo National Park) and Post (Tanzania) available. with extended family, friends or with refrigerators, we will be able Request the brochure. in family shelters and need food to offer milk and eggs. We will and personal hygiene products. also be able to provide them with To take a bite out of the problem, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Winter Break school leaders have opened a deodorant, shampoo and sanitary February 15 - 22, 2020 food pantry with the help of Stop items.” Sail the brand new SKY Princess sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, & Shop supermarket chain. “Stop & Shop is so pleased to to Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize City and Cozumel. Go on “Stop & Shop’s generosity be able to assist the educators at the web to SKY Princess and watch the video of this spectacu- is greatly appreciated,” said PS/ PS/MS105 and provide its stu- lar new vessel. MS 105 Principal Laurie Shapiro. dents and their families with RATES: Begin at $989 pp. These are introductory rates and “Many of our students and their food,” said Carlos Ramos, Stop will not last! families are food insecure and & Shop District Director for New Stop & Shop’s leadership makes it York City. “A student cannot Dubai to Rome possible for our school to provide succeed in the classroom if they May 19 - June 8, 2020 them with the assistance they come to school hungry and need This is Oceania Nautica’s most popular itinerary and will need in a very respectful way.” n At a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October at PS/MS 105, from left: Mike Orouke, Stop and Shop Store to worry about where their next sell fast. Depart for Dubai May 19; overnight onboard the ves- Stop & Shop has provided the Manager; Principal Laurie Shapiro; Carlos Ramos, Stop and Shop district director for NYC; Kevin Benham, com- meal is coming from.” sel; sail to Salalah, Oman; cruise the Red Sea, Aqaba, Jordan; school with $10,000 worth of munity coordinator at PS/MS 105; and John O’Brien - Stop and Shop manager. PS/MS 105 marks the first Stop Luxor, Egypt; Suez Canal; Jerusalem, Israel for two days; Crete, gift cards. Benham Nadjmabadi, & Shop School Food Pantry in Amalfi/Positano, Italy and disembark in Rome. Pre and post the Student and Temporary nel can then use the gift cards at ilies have identified they need will give families in need access New York. The company hopes trips available; perks subject to availability. Housing Coordinator at the area Stop & Shop stores to pur- most. to the assistance they require,” to work with more schools in the RATES: Begin at $3,799 pp dbl; add air and insurance. Call school and other school person- chase specific products that fam- “A food pantry in the building said Mr. Nadjmabadi. “Through future. for rates for verandah and higher.

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 4 11/8/19 6:22 PM CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS 5 Doctorates Are In The House: Center Expanding Support For NYC Youth NATION Assistant Principal Gets A New Education For Integrated Teacher Education FLORIDA: ing, meaningful, and makes an import- Start, Her Union Has Her Back Retention Hurdles ant contribution to leadership prepa- In Polk County School District, ration,” said Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr., more than 1,500 new students BY CHUCK WILBANKS searched for an appropriate organ may be added each year, but Ph.D., her committee chair. “It not only donor, and on Sept. 29, she under- provides policy and decision makers having enough teachers to onique Hernandez, an went a double lung transplant, her with how school leaders perceive their serve those students has been AP at PS 84, Brooklyn, only path to survival. professional development needs based a challenge in the district that is has known for many Now in several weeks of rehab, on their lived experiences, it identifies plagued by high turnover rates. years that she suffers at the time of this writing she was leaders perceived gaps in preparation This year, the district was short from Hermansky- due to return home at the end of and their perception of the most effec- 65-70 teachers in STEM subjects, MPudlak Syndrome, a genetic disorder October. “I’m feeling much better; as well as special education. tive professional development delivery that leads to lung illnesses for which my breathing is fantastic. Reportedly, the county offers one strategies.” there is no cure. Indeed, her two “Throughout all this, CSA has of the highest paid beginning Ramona Duran, longtime principal siblings had already succumbed to been extremely helpful,” she said. teacher salaries in the state, at at PS 157, Grove Hill in the Bronx, the effects of the disease and she had “I’ve reached out along the way $40,672. The county has put presented the final dissertation on Oct. been showing symptoms of deterio- about my rights. And [District Chair] additional incentives in place to 16. Her chair, Dr. Janice White Ed.D., ration for the last two years. She had, Brian DeVale was great. My office was attract and retain teachers. (The said that the work, titled Elementary for over a year, been a patient of spe- relocated to the first floor and I was Ledger) Principals’ Beliefs about Instructional cialists at Columbia Presbyterian in able to use portable oxygen at work. Leadership and How It Informs Their Manhattan, exploring the possibility My principal was very supportive and NORTH DAKOTA Practices was compelling. “She found n Brooklyns PS 84 AP Monique Hernandez of a lung transplant. we wanted to know we were on firm that [principals’] beliefs about engag- is recovering from a double lung transplant. Despite that heavy weight, she ground with contracts, codes, all of Best States ing the school community in a shared began the school year with high it. The union was helpful in making WalletHub released its annual vision correlated to their personal hopes. “I went back to work in needed more oxygen than you can sure everything was OK.” ranking of the best and worst investment in monitoring instructional August – the week in which there even get at home. I called my doctors Her message to her union sisters states in which to teach. Coming practices and their beliefs about sharing were no kids in the building – think- and they sent me to the emergency and brothers? Be sure to sign up to be in first place for a stable teacher their time, knowledge and expertise salary and a healthy work envi- ing, ‘Oh, I can do it,’” she said in a room and they wouldn’t send me an organ donor. correlated to the use of Professional ronment is North Dakota. The recent interview from the hospital. home.” “It saves lives and we can all make Learning Communities in their build- four runners up are New Jersey, “But I was hospitalized after one She was in Intensive Care for these decisions to help other people ings. Her decades of experience as an Pennsylvania, Wyoming and week. My body was just done. I about a month as her medical team in the future.” educator inspired her to take this jour- Connecticut. The ranking is based ney of discovery as a doctoral student on factors such as average salary, with passion and commitment. I am starting pay, potential income proud of her.” growth, as well as pension, tenure Sage’s Fifth NYC Research protection and job competition. GARY GOLDSTEIN (Bismark Tribune) Colloquium is scheduled at the CSA offices on 40 Rector Street for Nov. 21, when students from Cohort 5 will pres- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: ent research. All of us at CITE and Sage Travel Desk Questions Removed would like to congratulate all those who have defended to date, including those The US Department of Education’s not in this piece, and we wish everyone Explore And Vacation On Land Or By Sea Office for Civil Rights plans to who has not defended yet much luck. eliminate questions from the Civil Australia/New Zealand Waterways Of The Czars Rights Data Collection including Jennifer Tully-Spinozzi is Doctorate data on early-career teachers, Program Manager at CITE. 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CONTRACT Public Officials, Labor Leaders, Union Members Send Message To City In Their Own Words... n LEFT: AFSA President A sampling of speeches by elected officials and others at CSA’s Oct. 30 rally. Ernest Logan, with District 75 Principal , City Council I retired as a principal at PS 81 in Bed Roderick Palton. Stuy, and I know what it takes to put in the hours to make the school successful. I was n RIGHT: State in my school before 7 o’clock in the morn- Sen. Robert ing and did not leave my school until 9, 10 Jackson, long- o’clock in the evening. It’s because of all the time friend of demands that are put on us as school leaders CSA, an import- to provide the best, safest learning opportu- ant presence on nities for our children. I stand with you in the stage solidarity knowing that the work you do is essential for our schools to be successful.

n LEFT: , City Council I’m a public school kid, my kids are Lunch public school kids. In District 15 that I’m so detail! proud to represent this year, those 11 mid- Members dle school principals are doing some of the unhappy hardest work anyone is doing, making sure with ever our school integration plan is working, and burgeon- I can tell you that because I see it, that what ing duties they are doing, what you are doing is the came out hardest work and most important work tak- en masse ing place in our public schools. We are lucky to make to have you. We have your back. We will their be speaking with the mayor. We will make feelings sure you get a great contract that honors the known. work you do.

Ernie Logan, AFSA President, Former CSA President It’s good to be home. But I was hoping to come home to hear there was a contract. I thought that when the Mayor came back from his travels, he would start to focus on what was important in NYC. When he was running around the country talking PHOTOS BY CHUCK WILBANKS about all the great things he did, when he n Future unionist at work: At Oct. 30 rally, family and friends also came to cheer on the crowd. talked about Universal Pre-K, he forgot to say that CSA made that happen. When he Continued from Page 1 Comptroller Stringer also registered was talking about improved graduation rates Council Education Chair Mark Treyger, his disdain for the notion that budget- in this city, he forgot to say that CSA made Manhattan Borough President Gale ary constraints should hold up a con- that happen. When he talked about how Brewer, New York City Comptroller tract for CSA members. “We’re going to he wanted to make sure there was equity and Public Advocate make sure this whole city understands and access, he forgot to say CSA made that . that without you, we do not have a happen. future,” he said. “We can afford this. Council Member Treyger noted the n ABOVE, LEFT: CSA members Reginald Landreau, Jr., Edward Tom and Liza Caraballo-Suarez I’ve got the books! There’s a whole lot Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate casual way the Mayor and Department were among the first to arrive. ABOVE, RIGHT: As the CSA rally got underway, members of of waste. Maybe we don’t have to invest We want to make sure our mayor under- of Education breed programs and initia- TWU Local 100 gathered a few yards away in City Hall Park for their own event. From left, in the bureaucracy – maybe we’ll invest stands that these are not just words—we tives, each one creating new supervisory TWU Recording Secretary Shakira Grillet, VP Eric Loegel, and DC 372 VP Donald Nesbitt. demands on already bureaucratically in the people who invest in our kids. believe in union power, we believe in a burdened school leaders. He recited a When we invest in you, it’s a multiplier are leaders who wake up every day and creation of the union, and she delivered union town. I’m joining everyone here to litany of “for-all” programs, from Pre-K for our economy and our city and this give your all for the 1.1 million children a short address that spoke to her desire make sure that he understands that we are is the best deal in town.” in NYC, children who are in transitional for the union to continue growing all united. If you mess with one union, you A host of labor leaders addressed the housing, children who are in broken stronger as new generations of educators mess with all unions. I want to thank you ‘You can’t have equity crowd, including CLC President Vinny households. You treat them with love, enter the ranks. “It’s often said that you Alvarez, DC 372 VP Donald Nesbitt and you treat them with dignity, you treat stand on our shoulders, and that gives and excellence for all UFT VP LeRoy Barr and Janella Hinds, them with respect as they attend school. you a view of the future, unobstructed,” without a fair contract.’ UFT’s VP for High Schools. And yet when you ask for fair condi- she said. “Tonight, I ask you to step Barr and Nesbitt offered powerful tions for yourself and for your own down from our shoulders and let us Thanks To Fifty Elected Officials Who Supported CSA and general testimonials about how families, you are told no, this is going stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you in members of our unions often fight each to cost too much.” this fight for a fair contract. Know that Scott Stringer, Comptroller For All, to College Access For All, to other in individual cases but in the end CSA’s rally coincided with another we stand with you, and we’ll welcome Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate Algebra for All, and after each one, said, we are all members of a working class union event that began a few yards all of you when you cross over the line Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough President “There’s a school leader for that.” that is fiercely devoted to educating the away in City Hall Park: The Transit to where we are.” Melinda Katz, Queens Borough President “You cannot have equity and excel- city’s children. “We can’t do the work Workers Union Local 100, which is Jessica McKenna, an assistant prin- Nydia Velazquez, Member of Congress lence for all without a fair and just contract we do without the people who lead our engaged in protracted and acrimoni- cipal at PS 247 in Brooklyn, joined her for CSA members,” he said. “You cannot schools,” said Barr. “We are family.” ous negotiations with the Metropolitan principal, Christopher Ogno, in making City Council Members have a fair system if consultants are mak- Mr. Nesbitt, whose union rep- Transit Authority. Leaders of each union the trip to City Hall. Ms. McKenna, a Mark Treyger; ; Mark Levine; Ydanis Rodriguez; ing more money than starting assistant resents school aides, lunchroom work- pledged support for the other at their teacher for more than 20 years and an ; Danny Dromm; Brad Lander; principals. As a member of city council’s ers, school crossing guards and parent respective events. AP for about two, noted that she had Alicka Ampry-Samuel; Inez Barron; Justin Brannon; budget negotiation team, I know for a fact coordinators, gave a heartfelt take on Throughout the event, a spirit of been on her feet since 7 am but that it Farah Louis; ; Keith Powers; that there are resources in the budget right the same theme. “Some have asked the unity and excitement coursed through was crucial to be an active member of ; ; ; now to deliver a fair and just contract and question, ‘Why would we stand with the crowd. Nancy Russo, a retired AP her union. ; Costa Constantinide; ; the City Council does not work for the the administrators, the people who may and fierce unionist, was one of CSA’s “It’s very easy not to show up,” she Mayor of New York. We work for you!” discipline our members?’” he said. “You early members who was present at the said. “But you have to show up.”

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 6 11/8/19 6:22 PM CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS 7 Public Officials, Labor Leaders, Union Members Send Message To City In Their Own Words... Lack Of Respect n LEFT: AFSA President A sampling of speeches by elected officials and others at CSA’s Oct. 30 rally. Is ‘Simply Ernest Logan, with District so much for all you are doing for our most 75 Principal Inez Barron, City Council Reginald Landeau, Principal Unacceptable’ I retired as a principal at PS 81 in Bed precious commodity, our young people and I am a little tired of all the hard work Roderick Palton. City Council Education Chair Mark Stuy, and I know what it takes to put in the our school buildings. He’s back now and that we’re doing that keeps getting Treyger penned a pointed letter to Mayor hours to make the school successful. I was he’s got two years. Make it right, Mr. Mayor. stopped by plans, surveys, and initiatives. n RIGHT: State and Chancellor Richard in my school before 7 o’clock in the morn- Whatever you all want to do, I’m with you. We’re not here to fight. We want to part- Sen. Robert Carranza. It was signed by all members ing and did not leave my school until 9, 10 ner with the Department of Education, Jackson, long- of the education committee. Text below: o’clock in the evening. It’s because of all the Nicole Malliotokis, NYS Assembly partner with the mayor so that we as time friend of demands that are put on us as school leaders This fight is a bi-partisan fight. You’ve CSA members can continue to educate CSA, an import- Dear Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor to provide the best, safest learning opportu- got Republican support, you’ve got the children of this city. Every day that ant presence on Carranza, nities for our children. I stand with you in Democratic support. Because this is not a we get pulled away by another initiative, the stage As members of the Education solidarity knowing that the work you do is Republican or Democrat issue, this is about another plan, every time we get pulled Committee of the NYC Council, essential for our schools to be successful. supporting the working people of our city away by another email, it stops me as we’re writing in support of the and the educators of our city. It’s not just a principal, the assistant principals, the Council of School Supervisors and about money. It’s about respect. It’s about EAs from being able to help the children n LEFT: Brad Lander, City Council Administrators (CSA) and their efforts I’m a public school kid, my kids are school safety. It’s about autonomy. How that we serve. Mr. Mayor, Mr. Chancellor, Lunch to secure a fair contract for the school public school kids. In District 15 that I’m so much was spent on contracts with vendors please help us help the children that we detail! leaders of NYC. Our city should never proud to represent this year, those 11 mid- and high-priced consultants without asking serve by giving us a fair contract so we Members have allowed these devoted educa- dle school principals are doing some of the the very people in schools who know what’s can do the things we need to do. unhappy tors to return to their buildings and hardest work anyone is doing, making sure needed? with ever offices at the start of the new school our school integration plan is working, and burgeon- Brian De Vale, Principal year without a new agreement. It’s I can tell you that because I see it, that what Jasmine Gripper, We shouldn’t have to come out in the ing duties time to show them the same dedi- they are doing, what you are doing is the rain. We shouldn’t have to have this rally. came out Alliance for Quality Education cation and commitment they show hardest work and most important work tak- The fact that the people across the street en masse I’m here because parents and commu- our children each and every day by ing place in our public schools. We are lucky are making us do this shows us that there is to make nity members know how important school bargaining in good faith with their to have you. We have your back. We will a total lack of respect for us as their school their leaders are to having healthy schools. We union’s representatives. be speaking with the mayor. We will make leaders. I come before you today not just as feelings know that when our children come into Many of the Department of sure you get a great contract that honors the a district chair but as a public school prin- known. school every day, you are the ones making Education’s key initiatives hinge on work you do. cipal. The concerns that we are expressing sure that it runs in a healthy and safe way their ability to retain and attract qual- are the concerns of the general public. for all of our kids. Parents are here to sup- ity school leaders to administer them

Ernie Logan, AFSA President, port you and we are all in this together. and advance a sound instructional Former CSA President Vinny Alvarez, Central Labor Council agenda forward—and we know city Paid parental leave is a big issue It’s good to be home. But I was hoping Leroy Barr, Vice President, UFT resources exist to strike a fair and just around the country and we see many to come home to hear there was a contract. We are the ones who work with chil- deal now. municipalities around the country stand- I thought that when the Mayor came back dren every day. We’ve been saying since It’s well-documented that the ing up and doing the right thing. It’s from his travels, he would start to focus the 1960’s that our working conditions are success of a school is truly depen- time that this city does the right thing on what was important in NYC. When he students’ learning conditions and we can’t dent on strong school leadership. by each one of you and makes sure that was running around the country talking do this work without the people who are Our city’s most celebrated education when it comes to this contract there is a about all the great things he did, when he leading our schools. First and foremost, initiatives such as Pre-K For All and provision guaranteeing paid family leave talked about Universal Pre-K, he forgot to we are a family, like the fingers on a hand. the recent rise in graduation rates for each and every one of you. say that CSA made that happen. When he When they’re separate, you can bend a and test scores would simply be

was talking about improved graduation rates finger any kind of way that you want, but impossible without the incredible in this city, he forgot to say that CSA made when the family comes together it forms a Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough Pres. contributions of CSA’s members. The CSA members, every single one of you, that happen. When he talked about how fist and we can strike a blow on behalf of the ”Department of Education’s efforts to you are the greatest champions of the city he wanted to make sure there was equity working men and women throughout this ensure opportunity for all children is of New York bar none. You don’t look and access, he forgot to say CSA made that city and let city hall know that we keep this utterly dependent on their guidance, after yourself, you look after the 1.1 mil- happen. city running, we keep the schools running. expertise, and hard work. They set lion students every single day. You fight We want to make sure they do right by the the academic vision and tone for our n ABOVE, LEFT: CSA members Reginald Landreau, Jr., Edward Tom and Liza Caraballo-Suarez for the common good. You drive change Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate children by doing right by the people who schools and define their culture and were among the first to arrive. ABOVE, RIGHT: As the CSA rally got underway, members of and you address every single aspect of We want to make sure our mayor under- are taking care of the children every day. We climate. They motivate and collabo- TWU Local 100 gathered a few yards away in City Hall Park for their own event. From left, what good education is all about and you stands that these are not just words—we may have our differences, but we are like rate, incorporating and elevating the TWU Recording Secretary Shakira Grillet, VP Eric Loegel, and DC 372 VP Donald Nesbitt. deserve a contract. We know that the believe in union power, we believe in a brothers and sisters—we may fight inside strongest ideas of their colleagues, schools are underfunded, we know that creation of the union, and she delivered union town. I’m joining everyone here to the house, but when we come outside the staff and the families they serve. you do everything in your power to keep a short address that spoke to her desire make sure that he understands that we are house, you better not mess with anyone of Their jobs become more complex children safe, but you need more resources for the union to continue growing all united. If you mess with one union, you us. Because if you mess with one of us, you and demanding each year as they and you need more support. stronger as new generations of educators mess with all unions. I want to thank you are messing with all of us. shoulder more and more responsi- enter the ranks. “It’s often said that you bility for the well-being, safety, and stand on our shoulders, and that gives health of our children; and yet, they you a view of the future, unobstructed,” somehow always manage to go above she said. “Tonight, I ask you to step and beyond what is required. down from our shoulders and let us Thanks To Fifty Elected Officials Who Supported CSA It’s simply unacceptable that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you in our city has thus far failed to show this fight for a fair contract. Know that school administrators and supervisors we stand with you, and we’ll welcome Scott Stringer, Comptroller ; ; ; the proper support and respect they all of you when you cross over the line Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate ; deserve. Awarding CSA members to where we are.” Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough President with a fair contract will send a clear Jessica McKenna, an assistant prin- Melinda Katz, Queens Borough President Assembly Members message to our city about the incred- cipal at PS 247 in Brooklyn, joined her Nydia Velazquez, Member of Congress Mike Benedetto; Al Taylor; Nicole Malliotakis; ible value of public education and principal, Christopher Ogno, in making Walter Mosley; Jo Anne Simon; Alicia Hyndman; reaffirm the DOE’s commitment to the trip to City Hall. Ms. McKenna, a City Council Members Rodneyse Bichotte; Mike Blake; Jaime Williams; Equity and Excellence For All. teacher for more than 20 years and an Mark Treyger; Ben Kallos; Mark Levine; Ydanis Rodriguez; Charles Fall; Brian Barnwell; Latrice Walker; AP for about two, noted that she had Barry Grodenchik; Danny Dromm; Brad Lander; Linda Rosenthal; Catalina Cruz; Mathylde Frontus; Best regards, been on her feet since 7 am but that it Alicka Ampry-Samuel; Inez Barron; Justin Brannon; Yuh-Line Niou; Victor Pichardo; David Weprin was crucial to be an active member of Farah Louis; Carlina Rivera; Keith Powers; her union. Helen Rosenthal; Vanessa Gibson; Rafael Espinal; Senators Council Member Mark Treyger “It’s very easy not to show up,” she Mathieu Eugene; Costa Constantinide; Rory Lancman; John Liu; Robert Jackson; Brad Hoylman Chairman of the Education said. “But you have to show up.” Committee

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1987 retirement. Winner of a coveted schol- in Mrs. Schneider’s name be directed to the In Memoriam arship for voice and operatic studies in 1955 Alzheimer’s Association or Gilda’s Club. from NBC Opera Workshop, he appeared with n EDWIN SELZER, 94, died Nov. 24, 2018. Dr. The Welfare Fund the Sholom Secunda Symphony Orchestra n ZACHARY BURTON, 89, died Dec. 29, 2018. for many years taught English at IS 136 in Selzer was born in Ridgewood, Queens. He and later The Cantors’ Ensemble of NY. He took He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 Brooklyn. He was District 15 Coordinator from attended public schools and graduated from a leave of absence during the 1950s to study years, who died Oct. 5, 2018. The couple lived 1994-2001, and the DOE’s Regional Magnet Grover Cleveland HS. He earned his under- voice and Jewish liturgical music under the in Yonkers, NY. Mr. Burton, the son of immi- Project Director from 2001-16. A Mets fan and graduate degree from Queens College, and a Switching Dental Coverage, Home Health Aide tutelage of the late Professor Bernard Kwartin. grants, grew up in the Bronx, earned a bach- avid golfer, he loved traveling. He is survived master’s and doctorate from NYU. He was 18 He became a cantor at Temple Hillel in North elor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s by his wife of 40 years, Rosemary, children, years old and in his first semester at Queens Woodmere in 1962, at Temple Shaare Emeth degree at City College of NY. He began his Katie Gallagher and Timothy Gallagher and College when he was drafted into the US Air in Canarsie from 1968 until 1983, at Oakland career as a math teacher at the now-closed his four grandchildren, Mai and Luc Ha, and Force. He served in the European theater Jewish Center in Bayside, and for 13 years at Eli Whitney HS in Brooklyn. He was appointed Cashel and Kennedy Gallagher. and was with the forces that liberated the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation. In recent Buchenwald concentration camp. Dr. Selzer assistant principal at George Westinghouse n ARMAND R. KIRSCHENBAUM, 89, died years, he lectured and taught Elderhostel was recalled twice for duty – during the Korean Career and Technical Education HS in Brooklyn, May 6. Born in the Bronx on Dec. 13, 1929, courses. He is survived by Rita, his wife of 66 War and the Berlin crisis. Eventually, he retired before moving to the former Charles Evans Mr. Kirschenbaum grew up in Manhattan. years, children Brian Merlis and Karen Ware, as a Major in the US Air Force; he remained a Hughes School in Chelsea. He also served He graduated from Stuyvesant HS and held grandchildren Heather and Joshua Merlis, reservist for the rest of his life. He began teach- at the Mabel Dean Bacon Vocational HS in degrees from NYU and Columbia University. and great-granddaughters Sidney Blanche ing Social Studies at Grover Cleveland HS, Chelsea, now the School of the Future. He He taught at schools in Harlem and the Bronx Hamilton-Merlis. became AP at JHS 142 in Brooklyn, and served retired in 1994. Mr. Burton was an instructor before becoming an AP, principal and con- n ELLEN LAPAN O’GRADY, 68, died on Aug. as AP of Social Studies at Eastern District HS in at CUNY. His daughter, Gerri Burton, described sultant to the DOE. He retired in 1991. He 30 in Florida. She spent her 35-year career at Williamsburg. He retired in 1991. For several her parents as “true New Yorkers,” who loved was extremely active in Jewish organizations, Jane Addams Vocational HS in the Bronx as years, he was an Adjunct at Lehman College the city but also travelled widely. In addition president of B’nai B’rith’s Queens Council, teacher of physical education, coordinator of in the Bronx and served as a supervisor in to their daughter, the couple is survived by a vice-chairman for Queens and a trustee of the student affairs, AP in charge of physical educa- the summer and evening HS divisions. Dr. son, Eric Burton, and their grandson, Samuel Northeast Queens Unit. A Bayside resident, tion, security, and organization, and principal. Selzer wrote 14 books for students in ele- Burton-Cooper. Mr. Kirschenbaum served on Cub Pack and She retired in 2006 and relocated to Florida mentary school through HS on American and n ROBERT CABAT, 83, died June 5. He lived Boy Scout committees, was a Little League and North Carolina. European History, Economics, Consumerism on Staten Island. Dr. Cabat grew up in Marine coach, and a member of the Bayside & Vicinity “Throughout her and the Law. Following retirement, he and Park, Brooklyn and graduated from Midwood Interracial Council. He joined the Catholic career, Mrs. O’Grady Mary, his wife of 58 years, traveled extensively. HS. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish Jewish Relations Council in Northeast Queens positively impacted In addition to his wife, Dr. Selzer is survived by language and literature and a teaching cer- and was editor of the Catholic-Jewish Diary, countless students three sons, Jonathan, Steven and Michael, and tificate from Columbia University in 1956; a the organization’s bulletin, and served as pres- and colleagues, and four grandchildren. master’s degree from Brooklyn College, and a ident. After retiring, Mr. Kirschenbaum and she will be remem- doctorate from NYU, both in Spanish language his wife, Rhoda, moved to Monroe Township, n JOSEPHINE ELENA SFERRAZZA, 94, of bered for her advo- and literature. He began teaching in 1958 at N.J. His wife predeceased him by 10 weeks. East Yaphank, NY, died April 6. Born in Sicily, cacy, diligence, and Ditmas Jr. HS in Brooklyn and from 1961 to Surviving Mr. Kirschenbaum are his daughter, she came to the US at 8 months old, grew professionalism,” 1968 taught foreign languages at Lincoln HS Felice Schlesinger, his son Jeff Kirschenbaum up in Astoria Queens, and married Joseph said longtime friend before becoming chair of foreign languages and four grandchildren — Adam, Ariel, A. Sferrazza in 1950. The couple had four n Sana Nasser, director at New Utrecht HS. In 1983, he was named Andrew and Emily. Ellen O’Grady children. Mrs. Sferrazza earned her master’s of field services for assistant director of foreign languages for the degree in education in 1978 and taught at PS Open Enrollment Period: Opportunity n MELVILLE KRAMER, 96, died Oct. 14, 2018 CSA. Mrs. O’Grady is survived by her husband, 17 in Astoria until she retired in 1990. In 1993, DOE, and became director in 1985. He retired in West Palm Beach, FL. He was born in NYC. Timothy O’Grady, her son, Jamie O’Grady and she and her husband, who retired as AP at IS in 1991. Dr. Cabat served in the Army Reserves. His mother was a nurse and his father a physi- his wife, Sarah O’Grady, her brothers, Barry 131 in Manhattan, moved to East Yaphank He was called up in the late 1950s and again cian, according to his wife of 72 years, Thelma To Change Dental Program Benefits Lapan and Stanley Lapan, and her grandchil- where she was active in the Yaphank Senior in 1961 during the Berlin crisis. His son said he Kramer. He was drafted into the US Army at dren, Jack and Gemma O’Grady. Club and veterans’ events. She is survived by was a voracious reader, an avid tennis player, 18, fought at Normandy and earned a Silver Each year during the month of n ANNE PRISCO, 78, a resident of Mt. Vernon, her husband, Joseph; daughter Carmel and a fan of classical music and opera, and a sea- Star. The couple married in 1946, and both November, you as a member of the NY, died Dec. 25, 2018. She had retired from her husband Robert Huestis; her sons, Joseph son-ticket holder with the NY Jets for over 50 worked as teachers, she at the high school DCC/CSA Welfare Fund, CSA Welfare the NYC DOE in 1995 as an assistant principal and Andrew; two grandchildren, Joseph and years. Dr. Cabat married his wife, Janet, who level; he in junior high. “He loved the junior Fund or CSA Retiree Welfare Fund are at Columbus HS, Bronx. Stephanie, and two great-grandchildren, survives him, in 1958. In addition to his wife high school age,” said his wife. He became a afforded an opportunity to change Peyton and Bradley. and son, he is survived by a daughter, Abigail, full-time teacher in Harlem, and later an AP at n ISIDORE (IRVING) REICH, 103, died Jan. your dental plan coverage for the and three grandchildren. IS 391 in Brooklyn. He retired on July 1, 1984. In 5, 2019. He was born in 1915 and raised in n MILTON SIROTA, 96, died June 5. A resi- next calendar year. n DR. ROSETTA ENNIS, 79, died July 22 in addition to his wife, he is survived by a daugh- Brooklyn. He earned a bachelor and master’s dent of Tamarac, FL., he was born in Brooklyn, Please review each of the plans the Bronx. She lived in Rosedale, Queens. Dr. ter, Marcia Taylor; a son, Andrew Kramer; five degree in biology from Columbia University served in the US Army during World War II, available to you as summarized Ennis served as an elementary school teacher, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. and had completed coursework toward his and upon his discharge in 1946, earned a below. If you wish to change your doctorate when he enlisted in the US Army degree from Brooklyn College. At college, he coverage for the new year, (beginning teacher trainer and educational administrator. n BENJAMIN LERNER, 86, died Nov. 4, during World War II, where he attained the met his wife, Carol. The couple was married in January) please call (212)962-6061 As an EA, she supported teachers in elementa- 2018. A school psychologist, he served as rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Reich began his almost 70 years. Mr. Sirota retired as an AP and request a dental selection form. ry and middle schools and counseled parents. supervisor of the HS Unit of Region 3, and career in education as a biology teacher in the in 1985 at Forest Hills HS, Queens. He won If You Don’t Want To Change Your She served as an educational evaluator for then Administrator of the Bureau of Child city’s public school system. He served as chair- many championships in tennis, football, bas- Plan, Do Nothing students with special needs and a supervi- Guidance, headquartered in Brooklyn. When man of the biology department at Midwood ketball and golf and was a member of the sor of educational evaluators in Community that program ended, he was named super- HS in Brooklyn. He retired in 1978 as an AP at Brooklyn College Athletic Hall of Fame. He and Choice 1: SIDS DENTAL District 19 and 28. In 2003, she was assigned visor of school psychologists in District 16, Midwood. Mr. Reich served as a board exam- his wife had four daughters – Kathy, Debbie PROGRAM (Active and to Region 5 as an Instructional Support Brooklyn. He also supervised the DOE’s eve- iner for the DOE. He was an adjunct professor Jo, Lori and Lisa, several grandchildren and Retired Members) Specialist, one of the first group of NYC train- ning parochial school program. Dr. Lerner The SIDS administered CSA self of biology at City College of NY and wrote great-grandchildren. ers taught by Wilson Reading System staff. retired in 1991. He graduated from Yeshiva insured dental program offers you biology textbooks used by the DOE. His son, Prior to her retirement in 2015 she worked at University HS for Boys in Brooklyn. He earned n BERNARD UNGER, 89, died Jan. 2, 2019. the choice of selecting any dentist Barry Reich, said his father, was a strong sup- the Office of School Improvement supporting a BA from Yeshiva College and his doctorate The son of Russian immigrants, Unger grad- you desire. Reimbursement is based porter of charities and social justice. “He was schools across the city and continuing with from Yeshiva University in 1961. In addition uated from DeWitt Clinton HS in the Bronx. on a specific schedule of set fees. In committed to the principle that education was her Wilson trainings. She attended NYC public to the DOE, Dr. Lerner taught at Long Island He attended Columbia University and City addition, a substantial number of a right, not a privilege.” His son added that schools, CUNY York, Brooklyn College, Long University and was an assistant professor at College of NY. He spent his career in the Bronx, dentists have agreed to be partici- Mr. Reich made a presentation on string and Island University, Adelphi College, St. John’s Nassau Community College. He was a mem- including stints as dean of boys at JHS 80 and pating providers and accept the CSA quantum theories to a group of seniors the University and the City College of NY. She ber of the Brooklyn Psychological Association former Theodore Roosevelt HS and assistant schedule of allowances as payment day before he died. Mr. Reich’s wife, Claribel, earned her undergraduate degree in psychol- and the American Psychological Association. principal at JHS 98. He retired in 1984. Mr. in full without any additional charge predeceased him 10 years ago. In addition to ogy, a masters in early childhood education, “He was warm and welcoming and available Unger served in the military during the Korean to you (except a small co-payment his son, Mr. Reich is survived by his daugh- a masters in special education, and a masters to help others; his door was open to all,” said War. He was married to Barbara Frankel from where indicated in the schedule). ter Mona MacPhail, and three grandchildren, in administration and supervision. In 2010, his wife, Sylvia. In addition to his wife, a retired 1954 to 1977. The couple had two daughters. This plan provides reimbursement Gabriella, Presley, and Brooklyn. she began pursuing a doctorate in education educational evaluator for the DOE, Dr. Lerner He married Ethel Kahn in 1985, gaining three of dental costs with participating or from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Ennis was is survived by his daughters, Sherri Lerner- n MARSHA SCHNEIDER, 83, died Sept. 3, step-children. According to his former wife, non-participating doctors. Using par- preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Horowitz and Debra Garber; a son, Michael, 2018. A special-education teacher and teach- Mr. Unger was a nature enthusiast. He played ticipating dentists, however, will sub- Ennis, her mother, Jane Brown Paige and her and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. er trainer, she was the wife of retired CSA amateur baseball as an adult and played ten- stantially reduce a member’s costs. older sister Carrie Mae Jenkins. She is survived Surviving family members now live in Israel. member Donald Schneider. Mrs. Schneider nis well into his 70s. He was an amateur radio Effective January 1, 2019 by her brother Frank Brown Jr, two nieces, a A son, Steven, predeceased his father in 1999. was born in the Bronx and graduated from the operator, skilled at Morse code, participated RETIREES ONLY have an expanded nephew, five great nieces, a great-nephew and in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service n JACK MERLIS, 86, died on July 26. Born in City College of NY. According to her husband, network of dentists offering signifi- a great-great nephew. and was a folk, jazz, and classical music aficio- Williamsburg to deaf-mute parents, he attend- “she was alone when she picketed PS 57 in cant discounts from normal charges. nado. Mr. Unger was predeceased by his wife, n JOSEPH PATRICK GALLAGHER, 66, died ed PS 16, Boys’ HS, and Brooklyn College, the first teacher’s strike. At the time, it was an In the greater New York City area Ethel, in 2004. He is survived by his daughters, Aug. 17, 2019. He was a resident of Grymes where he was a member of the Light Opera act of great courage,” he said. Mr. Schneider, SIDS has partner with Metrodent Deborah Henriksen and Suzanne Unger-Hicks, Hill on Staten Island, and lived previously for Guild until his 1954 graduation, when he who had been an amateur boxer, served as a to provide discounted services and as well as his step-children, Francine, Scott, many years in Brooklyn, and Stamford, Conn. began teaching history at Alexander Hamilton supervisor of guidance and a trainer of school nationwide have partnered with and Mitchell. He was a graduate of Regis HS and Columbia HS. He went on to James Madison HS, and in psychologists and social workers. In addition Careington to access its network of University. Mr. Gallagher retired in May as 1964 was an original staff member at the new to her husband, Mrs. Schneider is survived over 100,000 dentists. The SIDS pro- executive director of NYC Magnet Programs. Canarsie HS. In 1971 he became AP, social by their daughters, Cindy and Vera, and five Send obituary notices to CSA News Editor He began his career as a teacher in 1981, and studies, at Maxwell Vocational HS, until his grandsons. The family asks that donations Chuck Wilbanks at [email protected].

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 8 11/8/19 6:22 PM CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS 9 in Mrs. Schneider’s name be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or Gilda’s Club. Dr. Douglas NATION n EDWIN SELZER, 94, died Nov. 24, 2018. Dr. The Welfare Fund V. Hathaway Selzer was born in Ridgewood, Queens. He attended public schools and graduated from Labor Grover Cleveland HS. He earned his under- graduate degree from Queens College, and a Switching Dental Coverage, Home Health Aide NEW HAMPSHIRE master’s and doctorate from NYU. He was 18 years old and in his first semester at Queens uestion: I am an active member uestion: I am a retired member and Safety Issues and I’ve been a member of the my husband has Alzheimer’s dis- College when he was drafted into the US Air An unfair labor practice complaint Healthplex dental program for ease. Recently he broke his hip and Force. He served in the European theater was filed by a union representing and was with the forces that liberated the many years. Recently, my dentist needed surgery, and he has been Keene teachers, alleging that admin- Qretired and sold his practice. I do not like the Qrecuperating in a hospital because he needs Buchenwald concentration camp. Dr. Selzer istrators misused a Federal stu- was recalled twice for duty – during the Korean new dentist. What can I do? constant attention. Does our home health aide dent-privacy law to discipline union War and the Berlin crisis. Eventually, he retired ANSWER: You have a great sense of tim- benefit apply even though he isn’t home? members for communicating safety as a Major in the US Air Force; he remained a ing. All three CSA Welfare Funds (CSA Welfare ANSWER: As far as we are concerned, issues. The complaint indicated that reservist for the rest of his life. He began teach- Fund for in-service Department of Education home care is where the patient is. If you need the actions made employees reluc- ing Social Studies at Grover Cleveland HS, participants, CSA Retiree Welfare Fund for medically justified assistance, and it is obvi- tant to discuss workplace safety became AP at JHS 142 in Brooklyn, and served Department of Education retirees, and DCC/ ous your husband does, we will provide the issues with union representatives. as AP of Social Studies at Eastern District HS in CSA Welfare Fund for early childhood direc- coverage if he is home, in the hospital, in a The school district has disputed the Williamsburg. He retired in 1991. For several tors and assistant directors and retirees ) con- rehab center or nursing home. The key is, is union’s claims and expects to file a formal response. (Sentinal) years, he was an Adjunct at Lehman College duct an open enrollment for dental programs the service necessary? And is it being provided in the Bronx and served as a supervisor in each November. You may select any dental by a trained professional? Remember also DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the summer and evening HS divisions. Dr. plan available to participants in your fund that if he is to be moved to a rehab center, the Selzer wrote 14 books for students in ele- (for in-service Department of Education, your Fund will also reimburse the ambulance or Rule Reversal choices are Healthplex and SIDS), and the ambulette costs since your Medicare or health mentary school through HS on American and A rule, proposed by the National change will take place effective January 1, plan does not. European History, Economics, Consumerism Labor Relations Board (NLRB), would 2020. You may choose a different Healthplex and the Law. Following retirement, he and reverse a 2016 decision that allowed Mary, his wife of 58 years, traveled extensively. dentist any time during the year. Please see Dr. Douglas V. Hathaway is CSA Welfare Fund students at private universities and In addition to his wife, Dr. Selzer is survived by a description of each of these dental plans in Administrator. You can email him at dhatha- colleges to unionize. The proposed three sons, Jonathan, Steven and Michael, and the article accompanying this one. [email protected]. rule will undergo a 60 day public four grandchildren. comment period. An organizer with n JOSEPHINE ELENA SFERRAZZA, 94, of the Harvard Graduate Students Union, UAWQ, said the proposal East Yaphank, NY, died April 6. Born in Sicily, Important Notice is a misuse of power by the Trump she came to the US at 8 months old, grew administration. It reportedly creates up in Astoria Queens, and married Joseph greater incentives for universities A. Sferrazza in 1950. The couple had four to refuse to recognize unions. The children. Mrs. Sferrazza earned her master’s NLRB voted 3-1 in support of the degree in education in 1978 and taught at PS Open Enrollment Period: Opportunity proposal. (The Harvard Crimson) 17 in Astoria until she retired in 1990. In 1993, she and her husband, who retired as AP at IS NEW YORK 131 in Manhattan, moved to East Yaphank To Change Dental Program Benefits where she was active in the Yaphank Senior Amazon’s Workplace Club and veterans’ events. She is survived by Each year during the month of vider search returns color-coded lists most appropriate choice for mem- The NY Committee for Occupational her husband, Joseph; daughter Carmel and November, you as a member of the of providers and the saving level: bers who reside in a geographic area Safety and Health (NYCOSH) her husband Robert Huestis; her sons, Joseph DCC/CSA Welfare Fund, CSA Welfare blue for SIDS participating providers, in which there are few or no SIDS released an October report, “Time and Andrew; two grandchildren, Joseph and Fund or CSA Retiree Welfare Fund are green for Metrodent providers, and participating dentists or Healthplex Off Task: Pressure, Pain, and Stephanie, and two great-grandchildren, afforded an opportunity to change red for Careington providers. dentists. The panel of participating Productivity at Amazon” high- Peyton and Bradley. your dental plan coverage for the dentists is broad covering the states lighting the company’s unhealthy workplace practices. The report n MILTON SIROTA, 96, died June 5. A resi- next calendar year. Choice 2: HEALTHPLEX of Arizona, Florida, California, New was released on the anniversary dent of Tamarac, FL., he was born in Brooklyn, Please review each of the plans DENTCARE DENTAL York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., of the Staten Island facility’s available to you as summarized PROGRAM, NY, NJ and PA Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, served in the US Army during World War II, opening. NYCOSH found that below. If you wish to change your Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts and and upon his discharge in 1946, earned a (Active and Retired 80% of workers were pressured to degree from Brooklyn College. At college, he coverage for the new year, (beginning Members) Virginia. A listing of dentists in your work harder or faster; 66 percent met his wife, Carol. The couple was married in January) please call (212)962-6061 The Healthplex Dentcare Dental geographic area is available upon expressed experiencing physical almost 70 years. Mr. Sirota retired as an AP and request a dental selection form. Program is a pre-paid dental plan request. This plan requires a mini- pain while performing duties and in 1985 at Forest Hills HS, Queens. He won If You Don’t Want To Change Your (HMO) which offers you and eligible mum of 7 members in a state. If there 42% continued to experience pain many championships in tennis, football, bas- Plan, Do Nothing dependents a unique arrangement are not at least 7 enrollees, the plan even when they weren’t at work. that requires no claim forms or out- will not be available. ketball and golf and was a member of the Choice 1: SIDS DENTAL Several workers expressed being Brooklyn College Athletic Hall of Fame. He and lay of monies (except for a $50 copay Members who enroll in either the evaluated and docked points for his wife had four daughters – Kathy, Debbie PROGRAM (Active and to cover some lab charges for crowns Dentcare or Delta dental plan may the amount of “time off task,” Jo, Lori and Lisa, several grandchildren and Retired Members) and $125 for orthodontics). Members change primary care dentists during referring to any break besides their The SIDS administered CSA self great-grandchildren. select a primary care dentist from a each annual enrollment period or at legally required 30-minute lunch. insured dental program offers you If a worker has too much time off n BERNARD UNGER, 89, died Jan. 2, 2019. list of providers. The primary care any time if they are dissatisfied with the choice of selecting any dentist task, they may be disciplined and The son of Russian immigrants, Unger grad- dentist provides total dental care at their dentist. you desire. Reimbursement is based no additional cost and, when neces- are subject to termination. (Central uated from DeWitt Clinton HS in the Bronx. on a specific schedule of set fees. In Labor Council) He attended Columbia University and City sary, arranges for treatment by par- Choice 4: HEALTHPLEX – addition, a substantial number of ticipating specialists, such as surgery, College of NY. He spent his career in the Bronx, dentists have agreed to be partici- S200 FLORIDA PROGRAM FLORIDA including stints as dean of boys at JHS 80 and endodontists and periodontists, also (Retirees Only) pating providers and accept the CSA at no cost to the patient. Dentcare former Theodore Roosevelt HS and assistant Healthplex offers this new option No Bargain schedule of allowances as payment dentists are private practitioners principal at JHS 98. He retired in 1984. Mr. for those retirees permanently living An accelerated bargaining in full without any additional charge located throughout New York, New Unger served in the military during the Korean in Florida. The new Healthplex S200 schedule backfired when to you (except a small co-payment Jersey and Pennsylvania. War. He was married to Barbara Frankel from where indicated in the schedule). program covers more procedures Brevard Federation of Teachers 1954 to 1977. The couple had two daughters. This plan provides reimbursement than the previous plan offered with walked out on the second day He married Ethel Kahn in 1985, gaining three of dental costs with participating or Choice 3: DELTA DENTAL - CompBenefits and has a greater after district negotiators out- right rejected or countered most step-children. According to his former wife, non-participating doctors. Using par- DELTACARE USA PLAN 2A number of participating providers. of their demands. The only item Mr. Unger was a nature enthusiast. He played ticipating dentists, however, will sub- (Retirees Only) With over 2,300 participating pro- approved was to allow teachers amateur baseball as an adult and played ten- stantially reduce a member’s costs. This is a dental HMO plan which viders plus hundreds of specialists in to petition administrators con- nis well into his 70s. He was an amateur radio provides cost free dental care for pre- Florida, you may select ANY partic- Effective January 1, 2019 cerning classroom crowding. operator, skilled at Morse code, participated ventive services such as cleanings, ipating provider without a referral. RETIREES ONLY have an expanded Union representatives indicated in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service x-rays and exams. Basic services such as There are defined co-payments for network of dentists offering signifi- they had anticipated more of a and was a folk, jazz, and classical music aficio- cant discounts from normal charges. fillings are either free or at substantially some procedures, and no additional back-and-forth negotiation ses- nado. Mr. Unger was predeceased by his wife, In the greater New York City area reduced fees. Major restorative services reimbursement is provided. sion. One of the biggest points Ethel, in 2004. He is survived by his daughters, SIDS has partner with Metrodent such as crowns, bridgework, and ortho- of contention is the district’s Deborah Henriksen and Suzanne Unger-Hicks, to provide discounted services and dontic care will cost the member 50% For more inforamtion contact percentage-based increase vs. as well as his step-children, Francine, Scott, nationwide have partnered with or less than the usual and customary Douglas V. Hathaway, CSA Welfare the union’s flat dollar increase and Mitchell. Careington to access its network of charge for these services. Fund Administrator, dhathaway@csa- proposals. (Florida Today) over 100,000 dentists. The SIDS pro- The Delta Deltacare plan is a nyc.org, (212) 962-6061. — Compiled by Send obituary notices to CSA News Editor Christine Altman Chuck Wilbanks at [email protected].

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 9 11/8/19 6:22 PM 10 CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS Upcoming Events Finance Lecture Date: Tuesday, 12/10 Chapter Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Location: CSA Headquarters Fee: $10 RETIREE Alvin Ailey Theater & Lunch Date: Thursday, 12/12 CHAIR’S MESSAGE Time: 9:30 am Gayle Lockett Location: 405 West 55th Street, NYC Unions Push For Safe Fee: $60 A Vote Of Gratitude his is a special time of the year when our nation cel- Numbers Of Nurses Driver Safety Program ebrates Thanksgiving. It is a time of reflection, for giving and being thankful MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 Tfor what we have in our lives. We are Class will be at CSA headquarters: 40 Rector Street, 12th Floor, NYC thankful for our family, friends, CSA, All CSA members are welcome. Online registration is not available*. our union, and the labor movement Register by mailing coupon below. that gave birth to the middle class. We 1. Send check with the coupon: AARP members $20; non-members $25 also should give thanks to our past and 2. Send copy of valid driver’s license and copy of current AARP mem- present union officers whose dedication bership, if applicable. have made our in-service and retire- A letter of confirmation will be sent. Participants must bring to class ment years secure. their valid driver’s license and current AARP membership card. Light October was National Principals refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Month, and to highlight the occasion I traveled to Washington D.C., with CSA Director of Political Affairs Gabe Gallucci and RC Legislative Liaison Mitra Lutchman. We and a group of in-service and retired CSA members participated in the “Voice of School Leaders” lobbying event, along with members of the American Federation of School Administrators, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. We visited lawmakers offices and CHUCK WILBANKS among the issues we discussed were more funding for the Higher n On Oct. 22, nurses represented by several labor unions rallied to push for safer nurse-to-patient ratios. Education Act to improve school safety and climate and increasing BY CHUCK WILBANKS death, yet some hospitals, clinics and other Title II funding for professional development and other types of institutions consider them less important training. As you are aware, our Executive Leadership Institute offers For many years, CSA’s retirees have been than being profitable,” said New York City great professional development courses. We also lobbied for Title IV vocal advocates for requiring hospitals to Comptroller Scott Stringer. “The Department Part A grants to provide for student support and academic enrich- maintain safe numbers of nurses on duty in of Health owes it to our loved ones and to the ment to give them a well-rounded education, including social health care facilities. The issue continues to people of New York to ensure strong language studies and computer science. The fact that our retirees are a part simmer on the state level with no resolution on minimum healthcare worker-to-patient of this venture is an acknowledgement of their vital importance to so far, so nurses represented by several labor ratios is included in their findings.” our union. A special thank you to our retired members who partic- unions rallied in Manhattan on Oct. 22. New York State Alliance of Retired Persons ipated, including Janice and Ron Imundi, Richard Oppenheimer, The rally was held outside a New York State President Barry Kaufmann said, “It’s theoret- John Oricchio, and Sharon Thompson. Department of Health hearing being held to ical that safe staffing saves lives, but for my Every month, our regional units hold activities to enrich the discuss how staffing increases improve patient members, it’s a reality. It prevents burnout lives of our retirees. Queens leader Leonard Sterman had a large safety and the quality of care in hospitals and and allows nurses to spend time with their turnout for the unit’s annual luncheon at Terrace-on-the-Park. nursing homes. Nurses and healthcare workers patients. The keynote speakers were CSA Executive Vice President Henry represented by the Communication Workers Not surprisingly, hospitals and the groups Rubio and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, who recently of America, the Public Employees Federation that represent them oppose staffing ratios. A won the primary for Queens District Attorney. CSA President and the New York State Nurses Association report by the Health Department is due by the Mark Cannizzaro was keynote speaker at the Central New Jersey attended the rally, as did a plethora of activists end of the year. Legislation establishing ratios unit, led by Lucille Vecchiarelli. Financial advisor Susan Silberman and elected officials. has been introduced repeatedly in Albany. A addressed the Bronx unit, led by Marvin Goodman. Georgia’s unit “Nurses literally stand between life and current proposal is languishing. leader, Georgia Harrison and Carolinas’ new leader Yvonne Gardner invited CSA’s First Vice President Rosemarie Sinclair, who brought CSA information and greetings. Long Island unit leader Victor Ravens also held an interesting meeting. Scholarship Named For Retiree • • • e are proud of our veterans, especially those of our CSA The College of pervasiveness of racial colleagues both retired and in-service who served bravely Charleston’s Race and inequality and injus- W in the US armed forces in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Social Justice Initiative tice within the South Those veterans who have returned and who currently are serving at the Avery Research Carolina Lowcountry, around the world have sacrificed much to protect not only our Center for African the South in general freedom but that of the countries where they are serving. We thank American History and the country at large. you and salute you on Veterans Day. From time to time we have and Culture is renam- Mr. Campbell, profiled planned and held special events for veterans. If you are a veteran ing an important by CSA News in 2018, and would like to be part of this esteemed committee, please con- scholarship to honor was born in 1925. He tact the RC Director, Mark Brodsky at [email protected]. Wishing CSA Retiree James E. worked as a teacher in you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Campbell, a longtime Baltimore, New York civil rights activist and and for many years in global educator. n An important award will be named for CSA Tanzania, before he In Unity, A testament to the retiree James E. Campbell at The College of returned to New York Gayle Lockett Race and Social Justice Charleston in South Carolina. and became involved in Initiative’s (RSJI) civil rights work within commitment to promote student development, the DOE. He was a longtime assistant principal the James E. Campbell Race and Social Justice at PS 123, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School, in Initiative Student Leadership Award is a $6,000 Harlem, where he retired in 1991. After his return Retirees Enjoy Autumn In Florida Sun travel and research stipend divided among 10 to his native Charleston, he became a commu- n Oct. 28 was a beautiful day on Sarasota Bay for the Suncoast Retirees on the student-leaders who recognize the importance nity activist and has continued his involvement Marina Jack II for a lovely luncheon cruise. of social justice activism. The award funds stu- with educational initiatives. dents who are actively finding solutions for the —CW

367254_Nov 2019 CSA News.indd 10 11/8/19 6:22 PM CSA NEWS Nov. 2019 Nov. 2019 CSA NEWS 11 Upcoming Events RC Regional Units Finance Lecture Radio City’s Christmas CAROLINAS PACIFIC COAST Date: Tuesday, 12/10 Spectacular Show We held our annual fall general There’s a change of venue – our Chapter Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Date: Tuesday, 12/17 membership meeting on Oct. 23 at Dec. 4 meeting will be in a famil- Location: CSA Headquarters Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tribeca Tavern in Cary, NC. CSA First iar setting, at MIMI’S in Lake Forest, Fee: $10 Location: 405 West 55th Street, NYC Vice President Rosemarie Sinclair 22651 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA, Fee: 1st Mezz. Row A, Seats 600 - $110 brought us updates on CSA negotiations 92630. We look forward to welcom- Alvin Ailey Theater & Lunch 1st Mezzanine Row G, Seats 300 - $100 and activities. We enjoyed a variety of ing CSA First Vice President Rosemarie Date: Thursday, 12/12 Dinner (optional) delicious dishes followed by dessert with Sinclair. All CSA retirees and family are Time: 9:30 am coffee or tea. Founding members Ella welcome. Join us! RSVPs by Dec. 1 to Location: 405 West 55th Street, NYC For more info, call (212) 823-2020. Ivy Royall, our former unit leader, and [email protected]. Unions Push For Safe Fee: $60 Gertrude Cromwell, our former treasurer, — Carol Rainey passed the leadership baton to newly elected Unit Leader Yvonne Gardner and Treasurer Guendalina Shaw-Pieters. SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Everyone in our unit is grateful to Ella Thanks to Norman Sherman for the Numbers Of Nurses Driver Safety Program for more than ten years of dedicated Medicare Workshop. Those who attended leadership. We look forward to kicking our Nov. 4 dine-around event had a great off 2020 with a variety of activities about time. Our holiday party will be Dec. 16, 4-6 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 which we will be sending you details in pm at the Civic Center in Delray Beach. I Class will be at CSA headquarters: 40 Rector Street, 12th Floor, NYC the near future. For information about hope you all attend. Our annual health/ All CSA members are welcome. Online registration is not available*. the Carolinas Unit, please contact me at welfare meeting with guests from head- Register by mailing coupon below. [email protected]. quarters will be at the Civic Center from 1. Send check with the coupon: AARP members $20; non-members $25 — Yvonne Gardner 10 – 3 pm Jan. 13. Lunch will be included. 2. Send copy of valid driver’s license and copy of current AARP mem- — Lois Turetzky bership, if applicable. A letter of confirmation will be sent. Participants must bring to class SOUTHWEST their valid driver’s license and current AARP membership card. Light Preparations are complete for our LOWER HUDSON VALLEY refreshments will be provided, and you are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Dec. 6 meeting at the Casa Grande We will sponsor a holiday celebra- library. We will honor past unit tion on Dec. 5, at the Olde Stone Mill chair, Maishe Levitan and his wife, Restaurant in Tuckahoe NY. Contact Roberta for tireless service to our unit. Janice for additional information. We AARP Driver Safety Program CSA First Vice President Rosemarie are working on our Winter newsletter. Defensive Driving Classes – 6 Hrs of Instruction Sinclair will deliver greetings from If you have any suggestions, please Monday, December 16, 2019 at 9:30 AM CSA. We welcome any winter visi- send them to Janice at LoHudCSA@aol. tors. Questions may be addressed to: com. Our best to all of our members CHUCK WILBANKS [email protected]. for a very Happy Thanksgiving. n On Oct. 22, nurses represented by several labor unions rallied to push for safer nurse-to-patient ratios. Name —Stephanie Thier — Janice Imundi death, yet some hospitals, clinics and other Address institutions consider them less important than being profitable,” said New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer. “The Department of Health owes it to our loved ones and to the Home or Cell Number: Round Up Of Events, people of New York to ensure strong language on minimum healthcare worker-to-patient E-mail Address: ratios is included in their findings.” New York State Alliance of Retired Persons Mail coupon to: CSA Retiree Chapter, 40 Rector Street, 12th Fl., NY, NY Info, Opportunities President Barry Kaufmann said, “It’s theoret- 10006. For information: (212) 823-2020, ext.2079 or e-mail Lucie@csa- nyc.org. INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND IF ical that safe staffing saves lives, but for my BY MARK BRODSKY card statement and/or copies of your can- members, it’s a reality. It prevents burnout APPLICABLE YOUR CURRENT AARP MEMBERSHIP CARD. * Checks payable to AARP: $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for celled checks. and allows nurses to spend time with their non-members. Hello IRMAA! For those who applied patients. for Medicare’s income-related monthly Change of Address Not surprisingly, hospitals and the groups adjustment reimbursement for 2018 in a We often get back many issues of that represent them oppose staffing ratios. A timely fashion, you should have received the CSA News as well as letters of com- report by the Health Department is due by the your reimbursement by Oct. 18. It was munication from individual units and end of the year. Legislation establishing ratios deposited electronically if your pension is from here centrally. If you change your has been introduced repeatedly in Albany. A Regional Unit Activities deposited electronically or sent to you by mailing address, if you are a snowbird, current proposal is languishing. physical check if that is how you receive change your email address or even your your pension. phone number, please keep us up to If you submitted your application late, date. We share this information with the the application will eventually be pro- Welfare Fund as well, to ensure you get Scholarship Named For Retiree cessed and payment issued accordingly. your reimbursements in a timely fashion. Your eligible partner/spouse is also eligi- Contact [email protected], Miata@csa- pervasiveness of racial ble to receive an IRMAA reimbursement. nyc.org or [email protected]. inequality and injus- How do you know if you are eligible tice within the South for the 2018 reimbursement? Eligibility for One Day University Carolina Lowcountry, 2018 is based on what your Medicare Part One Day University brings together the South in general B premium was in 2016. The premium was professors from the finest universities in and the country at large. listed on the Social Security Administration the country to present special versions of Mr. Campbell, profiled (SSA) letter you received in November, their very best lectures – live. Every uni- by CSA News in 2018, 2017. If the amount was GREATER than versity has a few professors that are wildly was born in 1925. He the standard amount of $134 (in some popular. One Day University works closely worked as a teacher in cases the standard amount might have with these professors to develop the most Baltimore, New York been $109), you are eligible and should engaging talks that inform and inspire and for many years in have applied for reimbursement. the adult student for a day. The professors Tanzania, before he If you did not apply for the 2018 have won countless teaching awards and returned to New York reimbursement and are eligible, it is not earned the highest possible ratings from and became involved in too late to apply. You can download their students on campus. Now we can civil rights work within an application from the CSA Welfare engage with these professors for a truly the DOE. He was a longtime assistant principal Fund website, www.csawf.org. Be sure to unique and exhilarating day. There are at PS 123, Mahalia Jackson Elementary School, in include with the application a copy of no grades, no tests, no homework – just Harlem, where he retired in 1991. After his return Retirees Enjoy Autumn In Florida Sun the November 2017 SSA letter and the the pure joy of lifelong learning. CSA has 2018 SSA-1099 Benefit Statement, if you been able to get a 50 percent discount – to his native Charleston, he became a commu- n Oct. 28 was a beautiful day on Sarasota Bay for the Suncoast Retirees on the collect Social Security. If you do not as of just use code CSA. Go to https://www. nity activist and has continued his involvement Marina Jack II for a lovely luncheon cruise. with educational initiatives. yet collect Social Security, include proof csa-nyc.org/one-day-university/ to review —CW of payment – either copies of your credit class offerings.

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