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June 2017 Volume 50, Number 10 American Federation NEWS of School Administrators, COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS AND ADMINISTRATORS AFL-CIO Local 1 Ernest Logan Will Retire; Mark Cannizzaro To Take The Helm BY CHUCK WILBANKS Mr. Logan’s retirement will natured roast of Mr. Logan. his CSA colleagues as the District cation administrators. In 2016, be effective Aug. 31. Under “I made a mistake a long time 23 Chair from 1993 until the fall CSA secured pay hikes, healthcare Council of School Supervisors CSA’s Constitution, Executive ago,” he told the crowd. “I was of 1997 when he became CSA’s stability and other benefits for and Administrators President Vice President Mark Cannizzaro minding my own business at a Director of Community School early childhood center directors. Ernest Logan is retiring. will become president and com- meeting and I turned to a polite Districts. In March 2000, the Mr. Logan praised Mr. “Serving as CSA President is plete Mr. Logan’s term. First Vice gentleman and said, ‘Well, Ernie Executive Board chose Mr. Logan Cannizzaro’s skill, courage and the greatest job a labor leader can President Henry Rubio will become what’s your opinion on that?’ as First Vice President to fill a determination and said he will be ask for,” Mr. Logan told a packed executive vice president. That started a decade or two of vacancy created when Donald a great leader as the union takes on crowd at the ballroom of the The bittersweet evening was Ernie offering his invariably strong Singer, then-president of CSA, the many challenges facing it. Mr. LaGuardia Marriott on June 6, the punctuated by a visit by New York opinion on everything. He has moved to work full-time at AFSA. Cannizzaro said Mr. Logan had scene each year of a scholarship Mayor Bill de Blasio, whom CSA been a friend and the best kind of A few months later, he ran on the helped prepare him well. ceremony and CSA business meet- endorsed for another term. advisor — no nonsense. He doesn’t ticket with Jill Levy. When Ms. “It has been a great honor ing. “It has been an honor and a “Ernie Logan can be described tell you what you want to hear. He Levy chose not to run in 2006, Mr. to work side by side with such a privilege.” as nothing less than a passionate challenges you. Maybe “tough Logan won the presidency in an wonderful mentor and trusted “I believe it is time to move advocate for children, educators love” is the way to put it.” unopposed election. friend for the past five years,” Mr. on and do other things,” he and public schools,” said Mayor de Mr. Logan’s long career has In 2014, Mr. Logan, with Cannizzaro said. “I have learned said, citing his work for the Blasio. “He was an early champion included a stint as an English Executive Vice President Mark a great deal by watching Ernie’s American Federation of School of Pre-K for All and our partner the teacher, a curriculum writer, an Cannizzaro as lead negotia- staunch advocacy for our mem- Administrators, CSA’s parent whole way through.” assistant principal and a princi- tor, secured a contract with pay bers, our school system and our union. The mayor also offered a good pal. As a principal, he represented increases and salary steps for edu- students.” CSA Endorses de Blasio BUDGET For Mayor of New York New York City Spending BY CSA STAFF ten years for CSA Early Childhood Center Plan Strong For Schools Directors, ending the financial neglect of CSA endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio for the people who start our youngest chil- BY KATE GIBSON budget offers continued support for many re-election following an Executive Board dren on their academic journeys,” Mr. educational initiatives, including more vote at the June 6 joint meeting with Logan said. “In these contentious times An early June, election-year budget deal physical education facilities in schools, District Chairs held at the LaGuardia Mayor de Blasio has also taken the lead in between New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and summer and permanent jobs for our Marriott Hotel. protecting our city’s immigrant children, the City Council includes millions of dol- youth, and expands universal free lunch “We don’t give endorsements lightly,” lars to create space for physical education, for all school children while holding bil- CSA President Ernest Logan told the provides additional free lunches in NYC lions in reserves to address unanticipated crowd. “But when people support us, we For a full list of candidates public schools, and expands early child- needs,” CSA President Ernest Logan said in support them.” CSA supports, see PAGE 3 hood programs. a statement. “This early budget agreement “Bill de Blasio has done what CSA has The $85 billion spending plan for the is proof that, like the people they serve, long urged him to do, put the children 2018 fiscal year that starts July 1 also pro- our city leaders share the collective spirit of New York first,” Mr. Logan said. “This vides more than $80 million to create at of cooperation, respect and responsibility Mayor’s educational accomplishments assuring that schools remain sanctuaries least 65,000 seasonal jobs through the city’s that makes New York City the greatest city have been remarkable – Universal Pre- where students can learn without fear that summer youth employment program. in the world.” Kindergarten, expanded to include three- they will be detained and deported. New spending on schools includes $107 The funding to build or lease gym space year-olds; Universal school lunch so none Appearing at the meeting, Mayor de million to ensure all NYC public schools is the last portion of a $400 million plan of our children have to learn on empty Blasio thanked CSA members and their have gyms or other physical education to make physical education a reality for all stomachs; a thriving Community Schools union. “This is a high-minded union, with facilities by 2021, and more than $10 NYC public schools. system that addresses the health and aca- high standards,” he said. “This endorse- million to offer additional students free The financing is a big step towards demic needs of children and their families; ment means a great deal to me.” lunches. There’s $2.1 million to expand complying with a state law passed 60 years the expansion of Advanced Placement The mayor said his administration and breakfast in city classrooms and $110 in ago mandating that physical education be and computer science courses through- the city’s educators are setting tough goals capital funds for libraries.The budget ear- a required part of New York public educa- out the school system, and the recently for the future, and he looks forward to a marks $36 million towards free, full-day tion. That measure, however, has long been announced physical fitness initiative that strong relationship with the union and kindergarten for the city’s three-year-old overlooked as hundreds of city schools will return gym classes to our schools, incoming President Mark Cannizzaro. students. That figure is slated to rise to $177 have no spot for children to run, throw helping students live healthier lives. “Mark, I look forward to years of work- million by fiscal year 2021. balls or other physical activities. “This Mayor approved the first raise in ing together as partners.” “We are gratified that as drafted the Continued on Page 3 ELI 2017: Two Environment In AP Student Retirees Lobby Programs For Focus After Oil Event Tackles Lawmakers Summer Spill in Brooklyn Feminist Text in Albany 4 4 5 15 2 CSA NEWS June 2017

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Council of School Godspeed Supervisors & Administrators American Federation of School Administrators, AFL-CIO, Local 1 As I Retire, CSA Is In Good Hands By Ernest A. Logan 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 823-2020 Fax: (212) 962-6130 Dear Brothers and Sisters, city. We have a progressive mayor and www.csa-nyc.org governor, who don’t always do what President uring the ten years I’ve we want, but who fundamentally share Ernest A. Logan served as your president, I’ve our beliefs. We’re lucky. But keep your Executive Vice President Mark Cannizzaro felt as if every one of you eyes open. Look over your shoulder. First Vice President marched with me day after Keep your elected officials on their Henry Rubio day to create better schools toes. Stay connected to your union. Treasurer for our children and better lives for our- There is nothing alarmist about Christopher Ogno D Secretary selves. The moment has come for me to reacting to a federal budget proposal Sandy DiTrapani move on and give more time to the social that calls for a $10.6 billion cut to pub- Vice Presidents justice issues I care so much about. But lic education and the reinvestment of Debra Handler Lois Lee first, I want to thank you for inspiring me much of it in “school choice,” a wind- Ronald Williams along my journey and let you know that fall for private and religious schools. In Nancy Russo, Retiree Chapter I leave your union in the most capable NYS alone, public education stands to Executive Director Operations hands. lose $433 million, which would mean Erminia Claudio I’m leaving with tremendous confi- savage cuts. There is nothing alarmist General Counsel David Grandwetter dence that the new leadership team has about saying that protections for teach- wisdom, skill and heart. CSA’s incoming president Mark ers and administrators are on the line as the conserva- Executive Director Field Services Cannizzaro is a gutsy young leader and a negotiator bar tive Supreme Court decides on Janus v. AFSCME. That Sana Q. Nasser none. In the last negotiations, he put together a team of decision could exempt employees from paying dues to Field Directors fighters, plunged into long deliberations and never got Juanita Bass, Mildred Boyce, James Harrigan, Christine Martin, scared, never got tired and never gave up. The contract he Daisy O’Gorman, Frank Patterson, delivered was as good as they get. My brother Mark is as Mercedes Qualls ‘Millions like me became who they tough and principled as any union leader I’ve ever known. Assistant Field Directors are thanks to public school. Our Beshir Abdellatif, Eleanor Andrew, Mauro This is the time to tell you why I became a unionist Bressi, Laverne Burrowes, Kenneth Llinas fighting for public schools and educators like you. It will Charles Dluzniewski, Nancy Esposito, education system is the envy of the Roberto Flores, Aura Gangemi, Ellie help you understand why I believe you will fight on with- Greenberg, Ray Gregory, Robert Jeanette, out me. There are so many children who nearly slide off world. Let’s not blow it.’ Joseph LaCascia, Monica McDonald, Dorothy Morris, Wanda Soto, the rails, but who get back on course because of their pub- MaryAnn Tucker lic schools and people like you. I was one of those children. unions and undermine your future raises, healthcare • • • Grievance Director and retirement benefits. Robert J. Reich Assistant Directors y journey started when I was 8, the eleventh That isn’t the worst part. The worst part is the degrad- Carol Atkins, Alex Castillo, Ed. D of 13 children, being raised in a God-fearing ing rhetoric coming from the highest levels of govern- Robert Colon, Jermaine Garden, Dale Kelly home by my father who worked on the New ment portraying public schools as “dead ends” and “fail- Marlene Lazar, Ph.D, Steve Rosen M Director of Communications York Central Railroad, and my mother, who stayed ing,” and the whole public school system as “bankrupt Clem Richardson home to look after us. When my father suddenly died, I and helpless.” This is the kind of trash talk that demon- Assistant Director of Communications was lost and anything could have happened to me. But izes you and your teachers as incompetent, unintelligent Corey Bachman there was Rose Alpert, my fourth-grade teacher at PS and lazy. This is the kind of attack that cheapens not Director of Political Affairs 224 in East New York, who felt my pain. She knew that only our profession, but the soul of our entire nation. Herman Merritt Assistant Director of Political Affairs if she got me to write about my memories of my father, My advice to you is: Engage with your government and Gabe Gallucci I would heal. She was right and she would stand by me your union. Say “Enough, no more with the schemes and Assistant Director until March 4, 2011, the day she left this world. shams to funnel money away from the kids who need it John Khani At Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn, at most.” You can’t lay back and let someone else campaign Special Assistant to President Gary Goldstein another vulnerable period in my life, I met Ralph Musco, for the next city council members and state legislators. You CSA Conference Chair Ben Rosenzweig and Stuart Margolies. My mother saw can’t depend on others to get involved with the union’s Pierre Lehmuller me from a bus window one afternoon and wondered political PAC or become a union rep. Now, you must take CSA Historian what I was doing on the street. She marched me over to charge. You must be the citizen activist. And you must be Manfred Korman school and the offices of these three deans. They steered the union. CSA Retiree Chapter Gayle Lockett, Chair me back onto the straight and narrow. Without them, • • • Mark Brodsky, Director I might not have found my way to SUNY Cortland and later CUNY’s Baruch College. Two more public institu- ’ve loved every minute at CSA, including the Labor tions. Those are game changers for kids like me. Day parades, picnics and ball games. But even more, CSA NEWS Since then, I’ve been the best teacher, assistant prin- II’ve loved the fight, the passion I feel trying to get it Editor Chuck Wilbanks cipal and principal I knew how. I’ve been the best union right for our children. Our country is great because we Associate Editor Kate Gibson Design Consultant Michele Pacheco leader I could. You’ve made it easy. I’ve been in your have had the greatest system of public education in the Production Assistant Christine Altman hallways and classrooms covered in art work and seen world from K through 12 all the way to our city and state your showcases full of trophies. I’ve seen love in your universities. Millions of children like me became who eyes for your students, parents and teachers. I’ve seen they did because of our inalienable right to a free educa- their love beam back at you. I’ve listened to community tion. Our education system has made us the envy of the CSA News (004-532) is published leaders boasting about their neighborhood schools, world. Let’s not blow it. monthly except July and August for $35 per year per member by CSA, 40 Rector amazing principals and APs. You’ve constantly reminded I’ve been proud to be your president and CSA’s first St., NY, NY 10006. Periodical postage paid at Manhattan, NY, and additional me that we all live lives that matter enormously. African-American leader. Together, we’ve made the city, mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send But I am troubled. I’m not just mouthing some fox- the school system and the union stronger. I ask you to help address changes to CSA News, 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006. is-in-the-henhouse theory when I say public education Mark and the rest of the leadership team at CSA with this is under immediate threat. We live in a progressive work now. And I wish you Godspeed. June 2017 CSA NEWS 3

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Schools In addition to CSA’s endorse- Continued from Page 1 ment of Bill de Blasio for mayor, our union is endorses: “It’s great for our students, teachers and princi- pals who have been pleading for the longest time Public Advocate for more support for physical education,” said Jeff • Letitia James Engel, a member of the CSA executive board and Comptroller an assistant principal in charge of physical educa- • Scott Stringer tion and health at Long Island City High School. Over the next four years NYC plans to build, Borough Presidents lease or retrofit space for gym classes at 200 public • BX BP: Ruben Diaz, Jr. schools, the mayor told a June 5 news conference • BK BP: Eric Adams at PS 81 in Ridgewood, Queens, where a new • QN BP: Melinda Katz CHUCK WILBANKS gymnasium will be built next year. The school • Man BP: Gale Brewer now uses a small auditorium for gym classes. • SI BP: James Oddo The initiative will impact about 200 schools District Attorney with no gyms out of 1,629 schools that offer On To College And Careers • BK DA: Eric Gonzalez physical education classes. Initially, the city will CSA honored an impressive array of stu- Amanda Tudda of Notre Dame Academy High focus on finding solutions for 76 schools, 30 in dents with scholarships at the union’s end- School (Kate Jaenicke principal). CSA Borough City Council Brooklyn, 13 in the Bronx, eight in Manhattan, of-year meeting June 6. Pictured above are Scholarship Honorees were Nicole Cortina of • CD 1: Margaret Chin 16 in Queens, and eight in Staten Island. some of the winners with Mayor de Blasio, Brooklyn’s Fort Hamilton High (Kay Houlihan, • CD 3: Corey Johnson Still, having the space for physical education CSA President Ernest Logan, and CSA First principal), Angelica Alonso of Staten Island’s • CD 5: Ben Kallos will not necessarily mean that all children will be Vice President Henry Rubio. Winners of the Curtis High School (Gregory Jaenicke princi- • CD 6: Helen Rosenthal offered gym class. A 2015 audit by Comptroller $1,000 M3 Technology Lottery Scholarships pal), Kaiyell Pettie of Manhattan’s High School • CD 7: Mark Levine Scott Stringer found that 32 percent of city were Tristan Peter Vega, Faith Torres, Victoria of Economics and Finance (Michael Stanzione • CD 8: Robert Rodriguez schools lacked a certified physical education Mongiello, Mathew Raysor and Marquel principal), Mecca Muamba of Bronx High School • CD 10: Ydanis Rodriguez teacher. Hendricks. American Federation School of Law (Michael Barakat, principal), and Emely • CD 11: Andrew Cohen Chancellor Carmen Fariña told the news Administrators $2,500 Scholarship honorees McKeown of the Queens Academy of Careers • CD 12: Andy King conference that the DOE is reaching out to uni- were Klara Wichterle of Bronx High School and Television (Edgar Rodriguez, principal). Each • CD 13: Mark Gjonaj versities to spread the word that NYC could use of Science (Jean Donahue principal), and received $2,500 toward their studies. • CD 14: Fernando Cabrera additional licensed physical education instructors. • CD 15: Ritchie Torres • CD 16: Vanessa Gibson • CD 17: Rafael Salamanca • CD 19: Paul Vallone • CD 21: Francisco Moya Not An Emergency? Avoid Urgent Care • CD 22: Costa Constantinides • CD 23: Barry Grodenchik BY CLEM RICHARDSON years ago during contract nego- ple “to seek less costly, qualified Before you bemoan how • CD 24: Rory Lancman tiations between the city and the care,” Hathaway said. The cost much you pay for copays, • CD 25: Daniel Dromm They may be convenient, Municipal Labor Committee, a difference can be significant: Hathaway said New York City • CD 26: Jimmy Van Bramer but visits to emergency rooms, coalition of city unions. The city seeing an emergency room doc- Department of Education and • CD 27: I. Daneek Miller urgent care centers and walk-in sought and received assurances of tor could cost $3,000 plus the the Los Angeles Unified School • CD 29: Karen Koslowitz clinics are threatening to increase $3.4 billion in heath benefit sav- copay, he said. An urgent care Districts are the only two educa- • CD 30: Elizabeth Crowley the cost of CSA members’ health ings over three years as a condi- clinic might charge an insurer tion systems in the country whose • CD 31: Donovan Richards insurance. tion of approving salary increases $1,000 plus copay, your physi- employees do not pay toward • CD 33: Steve Levin “Emergency room and urgent for various municipal unions. cian considerably less. their health insurance coverage. • CD 34: Tommy Torres care clinic costs, along with the That’s why, under the pres- “Your doctor is the cheapest Compare that to San Antonio, • CD 35: Laurie Cumbo cost of excessive testing, are out ent plan, GHI policy holders place to seek care, and probably TX, where educators pay all of • CD 36: Robert Cornegy of control,” said CSA Welfare now face a $150 copay for being the best,” Mr. Hathaway said. their insurance costs. • CD 37: Rafael Espinal Fund Administrator Dr. Douglas treated in an emergency room. “Plus, you go to an emergency So whenever possible, see your • CD 38: Carlos Menchaca Hathaway. “This has been an Mr. Hathaway said during the room or urgent care clinic and personal physician when you are • CD 39: Brad Lander issue for years.” negotiations the city originally they treat your symptoms. But feeling ill. • CD 40: Mathieu Eugene That’s one reason emergency priced the GHI emergency room your doctor knows your history, Health insurance costs will • CD 41: Alicka Ampry-Samuel room and urgent care clinic copay at $250. which can help him or her bet- be a major issue in 2018 contract • CD 42: Inez Barron copays were increased three Higher copays prompt peo- ter treat your illness.” negotiations, Hathaway said. • CD 43: Justin Brannan • CD 44: David Greenfield • CD 45: Jumaane Williams Contract Now! • CD 46: Alan Maisel • CD 47: Mark Treyger Upstate, In Unity • CD 49: Debi Rose

n CSA’s Retiree Chapter flew the flag at a demonstration Teachers’ in front of Buffalo City Hall on May 17. Manhattan RC Unit Retirement Leader Stanley Wislon, former System Legislative Director Richard Oppenheimer and RC Chapter Director Mark Brodsky rep- Advancement Award May 2017 Unit Values resented CSA at a rally by n Congratulations to CSA First Vice President Diversified Equity BCSA, the Buffalo Council Henry Rubio, who was honored for his career as of School Administrators. an educator at the NYC Labor Council for Latin Fund: 87.440 School leaders in Buffalo have American Advancement’s 13th annual labor cel- Bond Fund: 16.836 been without a contract since ebration on May 5 at the Astoria World Manor. 2004. Many of the speakers International Equity announced their appreciation Fund: 10.325 for CSA’s support, and asked Inflation Protection our emissaries to address Correction the crowd. The suggestion In “A Changed Landscape on Capitol Hill” in Fund: 10.277 that they hold the next rally the May issue of CSA News, the photo caption was Socially Responsive outside the superintendent’s incorrect. CSA Conference Chair Pierre Lehmuller Equity Fund: 16.055 home was met with great and CSA Political Director Herman Merritt met enthusiasm. with Rep. Grace Meng in her office in Washington, www.trsnyc.org not Albany. CSA News regrets the error. 4 CSA NEWS June 2017 Some Good PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Flows From Newtown Spill BY KATE GIBSON Executive Leadership Institute What good can come of a massive oil spill that contami- nated a Brooklyn neighborhood for decades? Answers can be found with school leaders and students in Greenpoint, the very place where refineries in the 1870s began dumping millions of gallons of chemicals into Newtown Creek and a 55-acre stretch Moving Leaders Forward of soil. “I came in 1987 and remember the horrible smell from Newtown Creek,” District 14 Superintendent Alicja Winnicki told a May 15 gathering in the yard of PS 110, one of four “eco- schools” in the district to be recognized for sustainability efforts. It was only nine years before Superintendent Winnicki’s arrival in the borough that the toxic problem was officially Join Us! Summer 2017 acknowledged. Workers in 1978 used a con- tainment boom to collect 200,000 gallons of degraded gasoline, fuel oil and chemi- cals after being alerted by the Coast Guard With the Executive that a large oil plume was headed from Newtown Creek into the East River and New York Harbor. It took another three decades for the Leadership Institute creek to be designated a Superfund site, the same year that a federal grand jury in Keynote by New York Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia, 2009 found ExxonMobil liable for con- “Next Generation Learning Standards,” July 12, 8:30 am PS 110 Principal taminating groundwater near the creek, Anna Cano-Amato and awarded damages to New York City. Workshops presented at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus A 2011 settlement between the 113 W. 60th Street, Manhattan oil giant and then Attorney General Andrew Cuomo included $19.5 mil- lion for an environmental benefits pro- gram in Greenpoint. The money led SCHOOL-BASED INTERMEDIATE SUPERVISORS to the creation of competitive grants awarded by the Greenpoint Community INSTITUTE (SBISI): July 17 – 20 Environmental Fund, with financ- ing going to projects including the SBISI is a two-year leadership seminar series Series II. During the 2017-18 school year, four addi- Greenpoint Eco-Schools program over- designed to build fundamental school leadership tional Series I and Series II seminars complete the seen by the National Fish and Wildlife skills and knowledge through a variety of “nuts and sequence of eight workshops. Superintendent bolts” strategies, engagement in critical-thinking sce- You must apply online at www.csa-nyc.org. Visit the Alicja Winnicki Foundation (NFWF). The programs “are helping prepare stu- narios and exploration of educational leadership-re- ELI pages for registration. For more information, contact dents to be the next generation of envi- lated literature. The workshops offered during the Marie Caballero at (212) 823-2087. Please note: Your ronmentalists, scientists and engineers,” said Liz Soper, the summer serve as a four-day kick-off for Series I and principal’s signature is required on your application. NFWF’s director of K-12 education. Sixty-three countries are involved in the NFWF’s eco-schools program, and only 100-plus schools have been awarded the SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ALL CSA MEMBERS organization’s green flag, Ms. Soper said. Under student-driven programs started in 2015, nearly 80 Leadership Summit: July 11-13 percent of the waste created at PS 110, PS 31, PS 34 and MS 126 is recycled or composted, and all four schools have significantly his summer, the Executive Leadership Institute • Exploring Effective Digital Leadership – Part 1 reduced their energy consumption. (ELI) will present three days of professional • Exploring Effective Digital Leadership – Part 2 Students and administrators learned through the multi-year T development for all CSA members. “ELI’s • Growth Mindset to Improve Student Achievement process “what it means to care for our environment,” said Anna workshops are a cost-effective way to provide profes- • How A School Brand Communicates the Vision Cano-Amato, principal at PS 110. sional development for our principals and assistant • Paving the Way to a Dual Language Program One fifth grader attending PS 34 said her participation principals. For 15 years, ELI has provided thousands • School Climate – Part 1 – Nuts & Bolts “had increased awareness of our environment.” For instance, of our members with programs designed around the • School Climate – Part 2 – Effects of Growth discarded plastic bags frequently wind up in the limbs of trees, information our members need to target student Mindset in Student Behavior she noted. “Birds think it’s food, and you don’t want to know achievement,” said CSA President Ernest Logan. • Supporting Educators of Students with Autism the rest,” she knowingly told the schoolyard crowd. Spectrum Disorders Leadership Summit • Supporting Educators of Twice Exceptional The following workshops will be offered at Learners Fordham University, Lincoln Center campus: • The Elem/MS Budget Process: Doing More with • School Leader’s Guide to Students With Disabilities Less • Strategies for Enhancing the Progress of English • Uplifting School leaders in the 21st Century Language Learners • Middle School Scheduling – A Catalyst for • Building Capacity: Fostering Teacher Leadership Student Success • Creating and Implementing a High School • Strategic Planning for School Leaders, Part 1: Grading Policy Institutional Strategic Planning • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) • Strategic Planning for School Leaders, Part 2: • Education Through Music Personal Strategic Planning • Using Budget Allocations to Support School • Moving Your School’s Instructional Agenda Vision (HS) Forward • Effective Use of Formative Assessment to • Supporting Effective Instructional Practices for Enhance Instruction School Leaders • Encouraging Students to Become Self-Directed • Mission U.S.: A Revolutionary Way to Learn Learners History

TERI BRENNAN SUMMER INSTITUTE PARTNER n Four schools in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, were honored for We thank Fordham University for providing us with the facilities for our summer programs. their environmental work. June 2017 CSA NEWS 5

Mark From Rector Street Cannizzaro End of the Year Cruise Farewell To A Leader, Mentor And Friend Friday, June 23, 2017 s you already know, on English, assistant principal, curriculum writer, EA, principal, 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm June 6, our leader, CSA and union leader. During his tenure at CSA, our members World’s Fair Marina, president Ernest Logan, have benefitted from improved salaries and working condi- Flushing formally announced to tions. CSA is a well- respected voice in education not only our Executive Board, locally, but at the State and National levels as well. Join school leaders and friends ADistrict/Borough Chairs, and CSA Ernest continues to believe passionately in public education from AAP and CSA on a sail staff that he will retire at the end and a unionized workforce as the path forward for working down the East River to the of August 2017. To say he will be class Americans. I have never seen his passion waiver, I have Statue of Liberty and back. missed is an understatement. I have never seen him give up the fight for justice, and I have never Enjoy a full buffet dinner, an known Ernie Logan for fifteen years seen him advocate for his own good. What I have seen, and open bar, DJ’s music and spec- and have been fortunate to work side tacular views. Plan to join us! by side with him since 2012. Ernest Cost is $45 for AAP members; has led by example as a unionist, a $90 for non-members. voice for those unable to speak out, Logan has served New York City and For more information contact A bridge mentor, bridge builder, and, for me the wider cause – as English teacher, Bob Kingsley at aapexecdir@ personally, trusted friend. Ernest has earthlink.net. a knack for getting the job done and assistant principal, curriculum writer, builder knowing what it takes to do so. He is kind, compassionate and he can be EA, principal and union leader. and a tough as nails at the same time. unionist, Ernest has never been afraid to AAP’s 75th speak truth to power, sometimes qui- Ernest etly and sometimes not. In fact, the have been lucky enough to be a part of, is a true giant in the Educational times you didn’t hear from him were field of education and unionism lead the way selflessly with Logan often the times he was doing his best class, dignity, integrity and a never ending sense of duty. A Event work on your behalf. He maintained man who advocates for others, especially the underdogs. A has led by relationships with friends and foes man who never forgets those heroes in his life and man who Sat., Oct. 14, 2017 in order to make sure you have the never stops “paying it forward.” LaGuardia Airport Marriot example. tools you need to help the students • • • 102-05 Ditmars Blvd. and families of our city. He knew that East Elmhurst, NY 11369 developing relationships and man- ersonally, I need to say thank you, Ernest Logan, for lead- 8:30 am – 3 pm aging up and managing down were the best ways to help you ing the way, and, most importantly, for your love, guid- help others. Ernest is a man of faith who uses a strong moral Pance, support and trusted friendship. Network with colleagues and compass to guide his decisions. His “compass” always points Even though you are retiring, I look forward to our contin- other school administrators in the direction of what is best for our students and he knows ued work together through our national union, AFSA, and to and CSA leaders; attend vari- that what is best for them is best for all of us. hearing your stories of travel with your extraordinary wife and ous workshops; visit over 70 partner, Beatrice. You are one of the “Giants” on whose shoul- vendors; receive a souvenir. • • • ders we stand. And rest assured knowing that this union will s a product of public schools from Kindergarten through continue to fight for public education, for respect for school Tickets: $90 per person college, Ernest is a true example of the power of public leaders, for common sense decisions and, of course, for the Free to new AAP members A education. Although he was the eleventh of thirteen young people we serve. who joined after 10/15/16. children and lost his father at very young age, Ernest benefit- With love, respect and gratitude on behalf of all CSA mem- ted from a mother who valued education. And several public bers, farewell my brother. For info, contact Bob Kingsley school educators saw potential in him that he couldn’t yet see. at [email protected] He has had a career to be proud of serving as teacher of Mark Cannizzaro is Executive Vice President of CSA.

DISCUSSION AP Students Are Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf BY CSA STAFF took unpredictable turns. Several young men said It was gentlemen vs ladies in a May the text was illuminat- 15 discussion about the feminist text ‘A ing: “She is speaking for Room of One’s Own,” by Virginia Woolf. all women,” said one. The faceoff, between (female) Another conceded: “I advanced placement students from the am blind to the issues Young Women’s Leadership School of females may face.” The Astoria and (male) AP students from female students, many Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical of them from working Education High School in Jamaica, was class immigrant families, the brainchild of Chancellor Carmen perceived insensitivity in Farina, who, during a visit to the Astoria Woolf’s writing, even dis- school earlier this year, watched as young dain by the upper crust women grappled with Woolf’s long essay British writer to women on women writers and gender discrim- who may not have the ination. That prompted the Chancellor means or time and write. to suggest the women debate issues of “She was judging gender, class and literature with a team other women [for not of boys. writing],” one girl said. Principal Allison Persad of TYWLS- “I’m lower middle class. I Astoria reached out to Principal Moses don’t have my own room CHUCK WILBANKS Ojeda (she has been working with him and I may never have n Queens principals Allison Persad (second from left in blue dress) and Moses Ojeda (second from right) of to build a robotics team). They organized my own room.” Another Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria and Thomas Edison HS respectively, and Daniel Dorogusker the event and fellow CSA member Daniel said that “Because of her (center) of AP for All organized and facilitated an illuminating student dialogue. Dorogusker, a literature specialist in the socio-economic status, AP for All program, facilitated the discus- she wasn’t able to understand.” women. “And it makes sense that respectful they were to each other, the sion. Chancellor Farina attended, and Ms. Persad remarked afterward that women tend to be harder on themselves fluency of their engagement with each said she was much impressed. she was moved by the “richness of and other women,” she said. “We hold other’s ideas, and their ability to use As principals, faculty and the chan- the comments by the boys about gen- each other to higher standards.” this text to make natural connections to cellor looked on, the back and forth der, and their level of empathy toward “What I really enjoyed was how contemporary literature.” 6 CSA NEWS June 2017

Bob CSA’s 50th Grievance Corner Reich Annual If The Turnover is High, Ask Why! Conference he school year is ending and 6. Are you being offered an EA position? If you are, be certain many administrators are being to ask if it is grant funded. A grant that ends might result in Planning is underway offered career-changing posi- no position for you. for the Golden Jubilee CSA tions. Like you, we are happy 7. As an EA, what salary you are being offered? The DOE does Conference to be held Nov. Tthat someone has recognized your abil- not start all EAs at the same salary. 4, 2017 at the NY Hilton ities. It is always exciting looking for- 8. Are you being offered a position that will not result in Midtown. The conference: ward to the challenge of a new assign- an appointment? If the person you are replacing might Provides an opportunity for ment. But be wise: Don’t jump into a return, the Department of Education might not appoint members to network across new position without asking questions you. You would be paid but might have to revert should district/boro lines; Affords and taking steps to protect one self. the person return. members access to the best 9. If I move from a school-based position to an EA one, do I educational materials and For Your Consideration have reversion rights? In many instances, no. services; Provides professional In deciding whether to accept a new 10. Is the school a Renewal School? If it is, although there may development opportunities Before position, you should research several be much support, there can also be many people telling you for members; Fulfills the con- things. Here is a partial list: what to do. stitutional requirement for an deciding 1. Is the position represented by annual membership meeting. the CSA or is it managerial? Protecting Yourself: Steps To Take We are looking for CSA to accept Remember, taking a managerial Should you decide to take a new position, here are some Members to be presenters at position will result in loss of your steps you should take to protect yourself: this year’s conference. Why a new retro money and will place you 1. Are you being offered a promotion but are just shy of keep that outstanding, inno- in a position without the right to completing your probation? Ask that your superinten- vative program you devel- position, revert to a prior title. dent grant you early tenure. oped a secret? Share your 2. How many people have served in 2. Are you being offered an interim-acting position? Ask to take success with your colleagues research is the position being offered in the a leave from your current title until the C-30 is completed. If across the city. A Call for last three years? If the number you do not have a leave and are not selected, you will remain Presentations form can be in order, appears high, you should ques- in the school where you were serving in an I-A capacity. downloaded from the CSA tion why. 3. Is the position in a new district? If it is, and you are not website by clicking on the questions 3. What is the enrollment at the appointed, you will be placed in excess in that district. 2017 Conference Bar. You school? A school with declining will find the form under the must be enrollment may be consolidated • • • Information for Members head- in the future and you may not be lthough you may be flattered by an offer of a posi- ing. Questions? Email pierre@ answered retained in it. tion, do not accept blindly. Education leaders, csa-nyc.org. The deadline for 4. Is the school a phase out school? including the chancellor, have stated that not every submission of a proposal is If it is, you should ask where you position offered is a match for the individual. Think Sept. 1. Please email pierre@ will eventually be assigned. Acarefully and should there be any questions or concerns, do csa-nyc.org with an expres- 5. What is the culture of the school? Learn if there are parent not hesitate to speak with us at CSA. sion of interest. issues, union issues, sponsoring organization issues, or com- munity issues that might affect your ability to affect change. Bob Reich is Grievance Director at CSA.

CELEBRATION CSA President Logan, Entertainers 4 Education Alliance Host Annual Principal’s Event Honoring Educators BY KATE GIBSON high dropout rate during cated, they keep me afloat and Michael Bloomberg’s admin- make my brand and compa- his year’s annual istration that had artists such nies run,’ he’s able to open Principal’s Soiree fea- as Kanye West go talk to stu- up a lot of young people’s tured a high-energy minds,” added Ms. Lewis- performance by hip-hop Taylor, who went on to start Ticon Kurtis Blow. her own publicity and market- Blow, born Kurtis Walker Alliance formed in ing events firm. 57 years ago in Harlem, cred- 2006 in response to Since then, Entertainers ited his college education for 4 Education Alliance, which his ability to communicate. NYC’s high dropout formally launched in 2006 and The crowd enthusiastically rate, and has taken organized as a nonprofit the sang along as the rapper – who following year, has expanded suffered a heart attack less it’s program to its program to nearly 30 than a year ago – offered a schools with a staff of roughly spirited rendition of his 1980 nearly 30 schools. 40. hit single, “The Breaks,” along “We started getting requests with other hit songs. from principals, and about The Soiree was hosted by dents at their schools about seven years ago started doing CSA President Ernest Logan the importance of staying in youth development pro- and Entertainers 4 Education school. grams,” which run a gamut Alliance I WILL GRADUATE “The organization really got from chorus and dance to Program Executive Director started after we were invited technology and math. said Ms. Tonya Lewis-Taylor. Principals to bring a celebrity to IS 49 in Lewis-Taylor. The whole idea is receiving special recognition at Brooklyn; the principal had to “strengthen our young peo- the May 8 event at the Hudson invited us to come because ple’s desire to be educated.” Terrace Night Club included attendance and student morale She credits CSA with help- Dorald Bastian of New was low,” said Ms. Lewis- ing her organization’s expan- Millennium Business Academy Taylor, a singer/songwriter and sion. “CSA has been a part KATE GIBSON Middle School, Maria Nunziata former executive in the music of our evolution, we’re very n Hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow performed this May during an annual princi- of PS 130 The Parkside School, industry, who went on to start fortunate for the partnership. pal’s soiree at the Hudson Terrace nightclub in Manhattan. Marie Polinsky of Pathway to her own publicity and market- Without getting embraced by Graduation, Rushell White of “These principals sacrifice come with the job. ing events firm. Ernest Logan and his team, JHS 226 Virgil I. Grissom and a lot,” said Ms. Lewis-Taylor, Ms. Lewis-Taylor’s started “If Kanye West said, ‘All we probably would not have Frantz Lucius of PS 241. who noted the long hours that an effort to combat the city’s these people are college edu- moved so far so quickly.” RETIREE CHAPTER FALL 2017

Cultural and Educational Program

ONLINE REGISTRATION opens Tuesday, June 27 Brochure will be viewable Monday, June 19.

CLASSES Key to Symbols: Dear Colleagues, F17C1 Beginner Bridge – The Novice T Travel Instructions will be mailed It is a joy to be able to present cutting edge events – from medita- Instructor: Michael Ebenstein P Parking/Transportation Available tion to tennis, from Broadway shows to jazz concerts, from small Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, S This event is somewhat strenuous obscure museums to New York City’s world class showcases – and 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7,11/14

all are invited to participate. Working with the Retiree Chapter Time: 10 am to 12 noon SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION team in assisting you, the member, is our mission, and the many Fee: Member $40, non-member $45 This class is for the advanced begin- thanks and kudos we get, are testament to how well we provide Limited: 16 participants P ner bridge player and those on the Have you always wanted to learn services to you, on a daily basis. intermediate level. The class will fea- Bridge? Here is your chance. This class ture short lessons at the beginning of is meant for beginners who have not each session followed by the playing of One of the jewels of the Retiree Chapter is our Educational, played bridge before or have not played hands in a supervised format. Cultural, and Social Program. The staff and dedicated members in a long time. We will be starting at of the committee bring all this to fruition. When we look at past the beginning and will move through F17C3 American Mah Jongg beginning concepts to develop a bridge Instructor: Beverly Hershkowitz programs, we say to ourselves, “These program offerings are out- sense. Each class will include instruc- Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, standing, perhaps never to be duplicated.” Yet, here we are again, tion time and play time. You will leave NYC presenting the Fall 2017 program, and this program, once again, the first class having played a few hands Day/Dates: Mondays, 9/25, 10/2, raises the bar. of Bridge. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm F17C2 Supervised Bridge Fee: Member, $40, non-member $45 This program has something for everyone. Please take advantage – Advanced Beginner to Limited: 16 participants P of the unique experiences offered to you. Reacquaint yourselves Intermediate Come play Mah Jongg. For those with colleagues you haven’t seen in a while and make new friends Instructor: Michael Ebenstein in need of instruction, Beverly Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC Hershkowitz will provide it. For those with similar interests. Day/Dates: Tuesdays, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, looking to just play, bring your friends 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 or come to make new ones. Previous In unity, Time: 1 pm to 3 pm graduates are warmly welcomed! Gayle Lockett, Chairperson Fee: Member $40, non-member $45 Limited: 16 participants P Continued on R2 Mark Brodsky, Director Lucie Elio, Educational/Cultural Coordinator

Staff: Jacki Foster and Emerson Spry Committee: Harriet Cohen, Jay Cohen, Michael Ebenstein, Lois Honig, Mark Kaufman, Barbetta Krinsky, Joseph La Cascia, Ana Maldonado, Miriam Martínez-Díaz, Lark Morrison, Kathleen Murphy, Al Nilsen, John Oricchio, Roz Persky, Sharon Thompson and Stanley Wilson

Heartfulness Om Mani Padme Hum! (May All Beings Be Happy!)

F17C6 Meditation oneself to manifests the heart’s CSA Instructor: TBA intrinsic goodness. Heartfulness Location: 40 Rector Street, 12th practice can decrease stress levels; Floor improve productivity; help one Day/Date: Wednesday, 10/11, find greater joy and harmony 11/18, 11/25 in relationships, become more Time: 2 pm – 3 pm self-confident and self-aware and Fee: $10 members, $15 non-members experience profound peace and Limited: 10 participants P joy. It is a way to change your life. Heartfulness is the process of Please join the CSA retirees as they LUCIE ELIO creating a meditative state within learn meditation. n Hibren Salazar and Cynthia Arndt diligently create their own piece of art in the Acrylic Painting Class. No previous drawing or painting experience necessary! R2 Complete Educational / Cultural Program

Continued from previous page Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/5, 10/12, Day/Dates: Wednesdays 10/25, 11/1, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 11/8, 11/15 TENNISTENNIS CLINICS CLINICS CLASSES Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Time: 1 – 3 pm For the fall 2017 semester, the Retiree Fee: Member $40, non-member $45 Fee: Member $60, non-member $65 Chapter has again made arrangements F17C4 Calligraphy (The fee includes the patterns.) Limited: 10 participants P with the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Instructor: Jiaxuan (Jim) Zhang Limited: 10 participants P Hills for group tennis lessons in their Location: 40 Rector St., 2nd Floor The focus this semester will be on F17C9 Acrylic Painting Workshop II indoor facilities. There will be three sets (China Institute) how to Paper Piece quilt blocks. This Instructor: Nancy Baldwin of intermediate tennis lessons. Each clinic Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 10/4, 10/11, sewing technique which uses foundation Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC will run for four weeks and will accommo- 10/18, 10/25 paper allows the quilter to work with Day/Dates: Wednesday 10/18 date four participants. The theme of the Time: 10 am – 12 pm very small and uneven pieces with great Time: 5 – 7 pm clinic will be stroke production. Each ses- Fee: $140 members, $145 non-members accuracy. This class is also designed for Fee: Member $40, non-member $45 sion will run for one and one half hours. Limited: 6 participants P anyone who would like to learn the Limited: 15 participants P You may register for one, two or all three This Calligraphy class covers the art basics of quilting. You only need to of the intermediate clinics. These clinics of Chinese writing. Students will learn know how to do basic sewing stitches, F17C10 Acrylic Painting offer a great value and we expect them to how to use the brush and be given an (running stitch and back stitch). Workshop III fill up quickly. Please note that there is artistic and etymological introduction Instructor: Nancy Baldwin free parking at the Tennis Club. P T S to China’s system of writing, which is F17C7 Jewelry Making Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC an important key to understanding and Instructor: Cheryl Barett-Crooks Day/Dates: Thursday 11/16 F17C11 Intermediate appreciating Chinese art, history and Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC Time: 5 – 7 pm Tennis Clinic 1 culture. Students will learn and prac- Day/Dates: Wednesdays 11/1, 11/8, Fee: Member $40, non-member $45 Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro tice basic brush strokes and characters 11/15, 11/29 Limited: 10 participants P Location: West Side Tennis Club, in a meditative, relaxed atmosphere. Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm Join us our classes or an unforget- Forest Hills Classes will begin with a demonstra- Fee: Member $55, non-member $60 table evening of painting. No previous Day/Dates: Thursdays, 10/5, 10/19, tion, followed by time for individual Limited: 10 participants P drawing or painting experience nec- 10/26, 11/2 attention, that will allow students to The instructor will present a creative essary! We provide you with all of the Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm learn at their own pace. Knowledge experience using jeweler’s tools. Simple materials and instruction to create a one Fee: Member, $107, non-member $115 of Chinese or brush technique is not techniques include working with wire of a kind work of art to cherish for years Limited: 4 participants per session necessary. Materials are supplied for and basic bead making skills. The class to come. Our professional art teacher the first class only. Other materials will will incorporate elements of design will instruct and guide you to create F17C12 Intermediate need to be purchased. If you miss a and use of mixed media such as metal, your own original piece of art—in a Tennis Clinic 2 class, you can audit another class at the glass, wood and leather. We will make fun and relaxing atmosphere. The first Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro China Institute if space allows. necklaces, bracelets and earrings. workshop is a series of four afternoon Location: West Side Tennis Club, classes, the second workshop (10/19) Forest Hills F17C5 Quilting 107 F17C8 Acrylic Painting Workshop I will paint on a canvas, and the second Day/Dates: Thursdays, 11/9, 11/16, Instructor: Brenda Luck Instructor: Nancy Baldwin workshop (11/16) will paint on a plate. 11/30, 12/7 Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC Grab a brush and let the fun begin! Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: Member, $107, non-member $115 Limited: 4 participants per session

F17C13 Intermediate Tennis Clinic 3 Instructor: West Side Tennis Club Pro Location: West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills Day/Dates: Thursdays, 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11 Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: Member, $107, non-member $115 Limited: 4 participants per session

SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION F17C14 Golf P T S Instructor: Bob Guido, John Morrison Location: North Shore Towers, Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park, NY Day/Dates: Wednesdays, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Time: Section 1: 10 am to 11:30 am and Section 2: 11:30 am to 1 pm Fee: Member $167, non-member $172 Limited: 8 participants Robert Guido and John Morrison are PGA professionals who work at the North Shore Towers Golf Club. The class will be following the theme of the last few semesters “Course Play”. With the small size of the group, Bob and John will be able to personalize instruc- tion, taking into account that everyone may not be at the same playing level. Please note that if we have sufficient numbers, we will run two sections. n The Retiree Chapter members enjoyed the afternoon session of the Harlem Jazz Music Series so much that we are going back in October Section I will be filled first. and November. Come and join us for the performance and lunch! Continued on R3

Online registration opens Tuesday, June 27 at 11 am. Brochure will be posted Monday, June 19. www.csa-nyc.org You may also use the forms on Pages R5 and R6. Rules and regulations are on the forms. Fall 2017 R3

members/spousal member. Lecture and Docent-Led Tour YOU NEED TO REGISTER ONLY IN THE FALL. Participants will be responsible to purchase their own tickets for the films. This club provides social opportunities for members to explore both classic and Frank Lloyd Wright: Unpacking the Archive recently released film productions in a cordial and intellectual environment with their colleagues. After each film offering, Frank Lloyd Wright was one of Limited: 15 participants P T the group will meet to discuss the film. the most prolific and renowned architects of the 20th century, a F17C17 Theater Group radical designer and intellectual Instructor: Stanley Wilson who embraced new technologies Location: For first session, CSA and materials, pioneered do-it-your- Headquarters self construction systems as well as Dates: 1st Meeting, Thursday 9/14, avant-garde experimentation, and Wednesdays 10/4, 10/25, 11/1 advanced original theories with Time: 1:30 pm to 3 pm regards to nature, urban planning, Fee: Member $25, non-member $30 and social politics. Limited: 20 participants Marking the 150th anniversary The first session for this class will be at of the American architect’s birth on CSA. The group will discuss what shows June 8, 1867, MoMA presents Frank are available. Also, during this session Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the group will begin their discussion on the Archive, a major exhibition that the American Theater. Theater perfor- critically engages his multifaceted mances will be Wednesday matinees or practice. The exhibition comprises an early Tuesday evening. Once you are SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION approximately 450 works made from REGISTERED for this club and have paid the 1890s through the 1950s, includ- the fee shown, you will be responsible for ing architectural drawings, models, paying for the set of tickets you commit to building fragments, films, television on this first visit. Please bring blank checks broadcasts, print media, furniture, to this meeting. tableware, textiles, paintings, photo- graphs, and scrapbooks, along with a number of works that have rarely or lectures/seminarsLECTURES/SEMINARS never been publicly exhibited. F17L2 Finance Lecture: Planning F17L1 Museum of Modern Art For Your RMD and Other Lecture and Docent Tour Important Issues CSA Leader: Emerson Spry CSA Leader: Emerson Spry Location: 11 West 53rd Street, Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC NYC Day/Dates: Wednesday 11/8 Day/Dates: Tuesday 9/12 Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Fee: Member/spousal member only $10 Fee: Member/spousal member only Limited: 40 participants P $25 Now that we are retired and living the good life, there are still a few things that we should be aware of concerning our financial health. Join us for a stimulating session concerning such vital topics as DINING, THEATRE & FILM Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), Please note: ANYONE INTERESTED IN Annuities, IRA’s, Roth IRA’s, and other PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THESE CLUBS valuable subjects. Don’t be shut out, reg- MUST REGISTER EACH FALL. There is an ister early for this informative seminar. A annual registration fee of $5. Information will Certified Financial Planner will be present be sent to you by email only and payment will at this session. Disclaimer: CSA’s offering of be only online with a credit card (no checks). this financial planning seminar benefit does When registering please provide us with a not constitute a recommendation that any valid email address to aid with communica- advice given or services offered by the financial tions. Members will always be able to bring planner are appropriate for every CSA member. one guest without restrictions. Our goal is to Any services or products offered are provided involve as many members as possible. through a contractual relationship solely between the member and the service provider. CSA is not a party to these contracts and will F17C15 Dining Club not be liable for any errors or omissions of the CSA Leaders: Harriet Cohen provider or any resulting financial loss. Location: Will vary according to member interests F17L3 Wine Seminar – Wines of Day/Dates: Fridays 10/20, 11/10, 12/1 the Iberian Peninsula Time: Time varies Lecturer: Ron Attivissimo Fee: There is a $5 fee for registration. CSA Leader: Emerson Spry Prices will vary depending on the Location: 40 Rector St., 12th Floor, NYC restaurant. Participants will be responsible Day/Dates: Friday 10/27 for the cost of their beverages. This club Time: 5 to 6:30 pm provides members with opportunities to Fee: Member $45, non-member $50 explore their dining interest in a group Limited: 20 participants P T setting. Please note: The cost is inclusive of Join us as we learn about Spanish and everything except any type of alcoholic bever- Portuguese wines. The seminar will begin age, coffee, tea or soda. We plan to offer three with the champagne-like Cava and end dining experiences per semester. with the world famous port wines. In between we will taste whites and reds from F17C16 Film Club the varied areas of Spain and Portugal. This Instructor: Mark Kaufman seminar promises to be an enlightening Location: Locations vary and fun evening of wines that fit an excel- LUCIE ELIO Dates: Dates vary lent price-quality ratio. n After listening to a concert of Mediterranean Music, played by David Galvez, the group Time: Time varies toured the Rosen House starting with the music room (above). Fee: There is a $5 annual fee for any Continued on R4 R4 Complete Educational / Cultural Program

The tour offers the history of the Trips/Walking Tours architectural landmark that was the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930. We will have access to the mezzanine, which affords a unique per- The Museum of Natural History spective on this spectacular space with an up-close view of its extraordinary F17T1 Museum of Natural mosaic ceiling and historic murals. The History tour also includes all three areas of the CSA Leader: Ana Maldonado Location: 81st Street entrance between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue, NYC KEY TO SYMBOLS: Day/Date: Thursday 9/14 Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm T Travel Instructions will be mailed Fee: Member $35, non-member $40 P Parking/Transportation Available Limited: 20 participants T S S This event is somewhat strenuous The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preem- inent scientific and cultural institu- main lobby with its amusing corbel tions. characters, marble, stained glass and The Museum is renowned for its monumental barrel vaults as well as a exhibitions and scientific collections. visit to the lower level. Come join the CSA Retirees as they take a one-hour docent guided tour F17T4 Rhythm & Power: Salsa in entitled “Highlights” that will provide New York, Museum of the City of a general overview of the Museum’s New York collections. CSA Leader: Miriam Martínez-Díaz Each tour is different; it may Location: 1220 Fifth Avenue, NYC involve any combination of the fol- Day/Date: Tuesday 10/10 lowing halls: Earth and Space, Fossil, Time: 11 am – 1 pm Animal, Culture and Temporary Fee: Member $21, non-member $26 Exhibitions. The second part of the Limited: 20 participants P T S visit is a 25 minutes show at the Rose The story of New York salsa—an Center for Earth and Space. up-tempo performance of percussive Latin music and Afro-Caribbean- infused dance— is one of cultural fusion, artistry, and skilled marketing. Continued from R3 Fee includes lunch. about the different American Indians. Rhythm & Power: Salsa in New York Limited: 20 participants P T Lunch will be at a nearby restaurant. illuminates salsa as a social move- The National Museum of the ment from the 1960s to the present, TRIPS/WALKING TOURS American Indian explores the diversity F17T3 Tour of the exploring how immigrant and migrant of the Native people of the Americas. Woolworth Building communities in New York City—most F17T2 National Museum of the Current holdings include all major cul- CSA Leader: Jay Cohen notably from Cuba and Puerto Rico— American Indian ture areas of the Western Hemisphere, Location: 233 Broadway, NYC nurtured and developed salsa, growing CSA Leader: Joseph LaCascia representing virtually all tribes in the Day/Date: Wednesday, 9/27 it from a local movement playing out Location: One Bowling Green, NYC United States, most of those of Canada, Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm in the city’s streets and clubs into a Day/Dates: Tuesday 10/3 and a significant number of cultures Fee: Member $55, non-member $60 global phenomenon. The exhibition Time: 10:30 am – 2 pm from Middle and South America and The fee does not include lunch. also looks at the role of record com- Fee: members $40, non-members $45 the Caribbean. Join CSA as we learn Limited: 15 participants P T panies and stores in supporting and SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION promoting the movement, and salsa’s often-overlooked ties to activism in the city. Rhythm & Power features dance costumes and musical instruments from some of salsa’s leading figures, as well as audio and video that bring the sounds and movement of salsa to life.

F17T5 Architectural Tour of New York CSA Leader: Barbetta Krinsky Location: Classic Harbor, Pier 62, NYC Day/Date: Thursday 10/19 Time: 1:30 to 4:30 pm Fee: Member $100, non-member $105 Limited: 20 participants P T S Step aboard the teak decks of the1920s style yacht, the Manhattan, and enjoy NYC’s architectural land- marks from the water. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) NYC chap- ter provides the “Around Manhattan” tour narration. Aboard the Manhattan, experience a comfortable and unique tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from the climate-con- trolled and enclosed back-deck obser- vatory or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight with a compli- mentary beverage in hand. Guests are treated to a complimentary drink from the bar and light snacks. Additional beverages and a full bar are available for purchase. n After touring St. Bartholomew Church, the retirees enjoyed an organ recital. The organ is the largest in New York. Continued on page R7 Fall 2017 R5

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What You Need To Know To Register (See Guest Registration Form Page R6) GENERAL PROCEDURES 4.  All mail-in registrations up to the actual date of reg- registration form. If you intend to register by mail, make istration will be placed in one box. On that day of additional copies of the registration form as needed. 1. Registration opens on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 (on-line registration, registration forms will be withdrawn Copies of the various registration forms can be found at 11 AM). Only members and spousal members may from the box randomly. on the CSA website www.csa-nyc.org under the Retiree register at this time. The online system will not allow Chapter heading in the “Upcoming Events” section. for guest registration. All registrations will be on a first 5. If you are placed on a waitlist, and a cancellation occurs come first served basis. the Retiree Office will contact you and place you on the 7.  In all of our events, the fee always includes all taxes registered list. No such change in your registration status and gratuities except otherwise noted. 2. Please note: Members may register by mail or will be made without contacting you and getting your through the online system. Guests may register by approval. If you no longer wish to be on the waitlist, con- 8.  In the case of too few registrants for an offering, the mail only and will be entered as of July 3, 2017. tact us at (212) 823-2076 or email [email protected]. CSA Retiree Chapter reserves the right to cancel the program with full refunds. . 3. Guests may register without restrictions: F17T5 6. Members may register for any or all the program events. Architectural Cruise and F17T21 Jazz at Lincoln Center All events are to be placed on one form. However, it is 9.  All events are scheduled rain or shine. important that each registrant must complete a separate Continued on Page R6 R6 Complete Educational / Cultural Program

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Continued from Page R5 MAIL-IN PROCEDURES Chapter section on the CSA website (www.csa-nyc. for program cancellations made up to a month org). The link will be posted on January 30th and will prior to the date of the event. For cancellations less 1. You must submit a separate check for each event be “activated” on February 6th at 11 a.m. than a month prior to the event, refunds will only you wish to attend. For example, if you wish to reg- 3. As you work through the online registration, the sys- be issued if we can fill your slot from the waiting ister for five events, you must complete one form tem will make note if the registration limit has been list. There will be no exceptions. All cancellations but submit five separate checks. This will be the reached and mark your form as wait listed. must be in writing or by email to lucie@csa-nyc. same process if you are completing a registration 4. All rules and procedures listed above for general and org. Call the Chapter office at (212) 823-2020 if you for your spouse or for a guest. For those on a wait- mail-in registration prevail for online registration. have questions. list, after the event, your check will be VOIDED and 5. Once you have completed the online process, your 2. Refunds will be processed only after the event has returned. credit card will be charged for those events for which been concluded. However, in the case where there 2.  Make checks payable to “CSA Retiree Chapter” and you are registered. The system will not charge your is a significantly long waiting list, some refunds mail to: CSA Retiree Chapter, Attn: Educational/ card for events where you are waitlisted. may be processed sooner. Cultural Committee, 40 Rector St., 12th Floor NY, NY 6. When you finish the registering, print your 3. In the case of mail-in registrations, checks will be 10006. Registration Record. It will be your only copy of voided and returned to the registrant. your registration. 4. In the case of online registrants, refunds will be ONLINE REGISTRATION handled through your credit card. 1. Only members and spousal members may register CANCELLATION POLICY online. The online system is closed to guests. 1. For either mail-in or online registrations of all NOTIFICATION 2. To register online, follow the prompts on the Retiree Educational/Cultural events, refunds will be given 1. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ONLY. Fall 2017 R7

Continued from R4 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world’s largest cathedral. Get a close-up look at the magnificent stained glass windows and sculpture TRIPS/WALKING TOURS and study the grand architecture of the Cathedral while standing on a but- F17T6 Tour of the Brooklyn Naval tress. The tour culminates on the roof Yard, Urban Ecology Tour & with a sweeping view of Manhattan. Exhibit Following the tour lunch will be in a CSA Leader: Michael Ebenstein neighborhood restaurant. Location: Bus pick up: Corner of York Please note: as with any of our walking St. & Jay St, Dumbo, Brooklyn tours there will be extensive walking. You Day/Date: Monday, 10/23 should expect to be walking and or standing Time: 10:30 am – 3 pm for up to and perhaps for more than 2 hours. Fee: Member $42, non-member $47 The fee does not include lunch F17T10 Tour of the Chelsea Limited: 15 participants P T S Art Galleries & Lunch Discover the natural world in CSA Leader: Mark Kaufman the midst of a thriving urban indus- Tour Guide: Tina Weintraub trial park on the 2-hour tour of the Location: TBD Brooklyn Navy Yard. The highlight of Day/Dates: Wednesday, 11/1 the tour is the stunning 65,000-square- Time: 11 am – 3 pm foot Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm. Fee: Member $65, non-member $70 From the rooftop, we’ll also have The fee includes lunch amazing views of the Yard, including Limited: 15 participants T an extensive green rooftop and one of the largest rooftop solar installations F17T11 Tour of the 57th Street in New York City. We will visit an oys- Art Galleries & Dinner SPECIAL PULLOUT SECTION ter restoration project led by students CSA Leader: Barbetta Krinsky from the New York Harbor School. We Tour Guide: Tina Weintraub will also visit New York City’s newest Location: TBD green space, the Brooklyn Greenway Day/Dates: Thursday, 11/9 Initiative’s Naval Cemetery Landscape. Time: 4 – 8 pm A meadow designed to restore the nat- Fee: Members $90, non-members $95 ural habitat, provide a space for envi- The fee includes dinner. ronmental education, and commemo- Limited: 15 participants T rate the thousands of sailors, Marines, and others once interred at the site. We F17T12 Tour of the 57th Street will have lunch on our own. Art Galleries & Lunch CSA Leader: Stanley Wilson F17T7 Jazz Music Series in Harlem Tour Guide: Tina Weintraub (concert & lunch) I Location: TBD CSA Leader: Lucie Elio Day/Dates: Friday, 11/17 Location: Rendall Memorial Time: 11 am – 3 pm Presbyterian Church, 59 W. 137 Street, Fee: Member $65, non-member $70 Manhattan The fee includes dinner Day/Dates: Tuesday, 10/24 Limited: 15 participants T LUCIE ELIO n The Lakota Men’s National Traditional Dance outfit is part of the Circle of Dance, an exhibit Time: 12 noon – 4:30 pm Tina Weintraub has been running at the National Museum of American Indians featuring social and ceremonial dances. Fee: Member $45, non-member $50 Art Gallery Tours for the Retiree Chapter The fee includes lunch for years. For the fall semester, join Tina Limited: 20 participants P T S and our members as we return to the We will visit the tomb and then visit riences to reach beyond herself while 57th Street and Chelsea Galleries scene. Riverside Church a few blocks away. also insisting upon the fundamentally F17T8 Jazz Music Series in Harlem There will be a tour during the day and The tour will include a brief history of private nature of artmaking. Following (concert & lunch) II another will be in the evening. After the the church as well as a visit to Christ the tour, we will have lunch at CSA Leader: Roz Persky afternoon tour, we will lunch in a nearby Chapel, Gethsemane Chapel, the nave Manducatis, a renowned Italian restau- Location: Rendall Memorial restaurant and the evening tour group and the Chancel. Following the tour rant. We will also see and discuss the Presbyterian Church, 59 W. 137 Street, will go to dinner after the tour. we will have Dutch treat lunch (each works of other artists. Manhattan person pays his or her own way) at the Day/Dates: Tuesday 11/14 F17T13 Tour of the Jewish Museum Interchurch Center Cafeteria. F17T17 Historic Tour of Macy’s Time: 12 noon – 4:30 pm CSA Leader: Lois Honig CSA Leader: Miriam Martinez-Diaz Fee: Member $45, non-member $50 Docent: Charlotte Schwartz F17T16 Tour of PS1 MoMA Location: 151 West 34th Street, NYC The fee includes lunch Location: 1109 Fifth Avenue, NYC and Lunch Day/Date: Thursday, 11/30 Limited: 20 participants P T S Day/Date: Thursday, 11/2 CSA Leader: Mark Kaufman Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm Welcome to Harlem’ sponsors the Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm Location: 22-25 Jackson Ave., Astoria Fee: Member $20, non-member $25 Harlem Jazz Series. It will indulge you Fee: Member $25; non-members $30 Day/Date: Monday, 11/27 Limited: 20 participants P T S in an afternoon that will delight your Limited: 20 participants P T S Time: 12 noon – 3 pm Learn how Macy’s has grown from senses – in a place where African- The Jewish Museum presents Fee: Member $70, non-member $75 its humble beginnings into America’s American culture and cutting edge tal- an exhibition of early drawings by Fee includes lunch largest department store with more ent intertwine to form a rich, thriving Amedeo Modigliani—many of which Limited: 20 participants P T S than 800 locations over the past 150 music scene. You will enjoy Swingin’ are being shown for the first time in PS1 MoMA will present the first years. Our knowledgeable tour guides Bebop, Blues and Brass. After the event, the United States. Acquired directly solo museum exhibition in New York can cater to different group sizes and you will have an opportunity to meet from the artist by Dr. Paul Alexandre, focused on Glasgow-based artist Cathy age groups as they discuss history, mar- the musicians then take pleasure in his close friend and first patron, these Wilkes (b. 1966), in conjunction with keting concepts, merchandising, visual eating at the Harlem Barbeque, just one works illuminate Modigliani’s heritage the inaugural Maria Lassnig Prize. techniques and more. All participants block away from the event. as an Italian Sephardic Jew as pivotal to Since the start of her career in the receive the Macy’s Visitor Savings Pass. understanding his artistic output. 1990s, Wilkes has created sculptural Continued on page R8 F17T9 Vertical Tour of St. John tableaux that engage with the rituals the Divine & Lunch F17T14 Tour of Grant’s Tomb of life. Regularly employing quotidian CSA Leader: Lark Morrison & Riverside Church products and residual materials drawn Location: 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, Tour Guide: Jay Cohen from her domestic life, Wilkes’s instal- lations connect the banalities of daily Manhattan Location: 120th Street & Riverside KEY TO SYMBOLS: Day/Dates: Wednesday, 10/25 Drive, NYC existence to larger archetypes of birth, Time: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Day/Date: Monday, 11/13 marriage, child-rearing, and death. Fee: Member $50, non-member $55 Time: 10 am to 2 pm This combination of the personal and T Travel Instructions will be mailed The fee includes lunch Fee: Member $10; non-members $15 universal parallels a meditation at the P Parking/Transportation Available heart of her work, in which Wilkes’s Limited: 20 participants P T S Limited: 20 participants P T S S This event is somewhat strenuous On this adventurous, “behind-the- Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb? art enacts an exercise in empathy, scenes” tour, climb more than 124 Join CSA as we solve this mystery. exposing deeply felt subjective expe- R8 Complete Educational / Cultural Program

Continued from Previous Page ous steep narrow staircases. There are no Meyers and more. An NBC Page will iday jazz concert at the Rose Theater. elevators. serve as your host and behind-the- The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra scenes expert, guiding you through with Wynton Marshalls will warm up TRIPS/WALKING TOURS F17T19 Tour of the NBC Studios I the historic halls of 30 Rock. You’ll the House of Swing with soulful ren- CSA Leader: Kathy Murphy learn about the entire TV production ditions of holiday classics. With fresh F17T18 A Tour of the Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC process, from the writing process and Merchant’s House Day/Date: Wednesday 12/13 producing to the ways TV content gets CSA Leader: Lucie Elio Time: 11 am to your home. You’ll then experience KEY TO SYMBOLS: Location: 29 East 4th Street, NYC Fee: Member $36, non-member $41 it all first hand as you and your fellow Day/Date: Wednesday 12/6 Limited: 11 participants P T S Tour guests produce your own show in T Travel Instructions will be mailed Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm their brand-new Tour Studio. You can P Parking/Transportation Available Fee: Member $25, non-member $30 F17T20 Tour of the NBC Studios II then download your show to keep for Limited: 12 participants P T S CSA Leader: Kathy Murphy free. S This event is somewhat strenuous You’ll visit four floors of period Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC rooms, from the ground floor kitchen Day/Date: Wednesday 12/13 F17T21 Big Band Holidays - to the 4th floor servants’ quarters, Time: 11:20 am Jazz at Lincoln Center arrangements playful improvisation, experiencing what daily life was Fee: Member $36, non-member $41 CSA Leader: Lucie Elio and entertaining storytelling, they really like for the Tredwells’ Irish Limited: 11 participants P T S Location: 10 Columbus Circle, NYC bring out the magic in such classics as servants. After the tour you will hear You’ll enjoy behind-the-scenes Day/Date: Friday, 12/15 Count Basie’s “Jingle Bells” and Billie a lecture about “Tredwell’s Table” access to the studios where your Time: 8 – 10 pm Holiday’s I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me by Professional Chef and Culinary favorite shows are made like Saturday Fee: Member $135, non-member $140 Warm.” Catherine Russell and Kenny Historian Carl Raymond. Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Limited: 30 participants P T S Washington both appear as special Please note: This tour features numer- Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Join Retiree Chapter for a pre-hol- guests. Dinner is not included.

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F17T15 Urban Glass and Lunch studio of over 200 artists and design- CSA Leader: Barbetta Krinsky ers, and features over 17,000 square Location: 647 Fulton Street, at feet of state-of the-art studio space. Rockwell Place, Brooklyn We will tour the studios featuring Day/Date: Wednesday 11/15 a variety of techniques such as kiln Time: 10 am – 2 pm casting, lampworking, mosaics, and Fee: Member $55, non-member $60 stained glass. We will also have a Fee includes lunch private glass blowing demonstration Limited: 20 participants P T S given by a professional artist and Urban Glass was founded in glass blower. There will be ample 1977 by artists Richard Yelle and time to visit the gift shop which Erik Erikson as the New York features one of a kind glass art and Experimental Glass Workshop. jewelry. Following the tour, we will TINA WEINTRAUB Urban Glass was the first artist access have a 3-course lunch at the World n After touring the 57th Street Art Galleries with Tina, the retirees continued their dis- glass center in the United States. famous original Junior’s restaurant cussion over lunch. ABOVE: Stephen Koch, Mark Kaufman, Barbara Lipner, Fran Kaufman, Urban Glass serves as the primary which it’s sure to be a treat. Leona Goldstein, and Richard Goldstein. ABOVE TOP: Barbetta Krinsky, Tina Weintraub, our tour guide, and Nancy Newkirk. June 2017 CSA NEWS 15 CSA Welcomed By Pols At Annual NATION Education

Retiree Chapter Albany Pilgrimage NORTH CAROLINA: BY CHUCK WILBANKS Tech Negatives Technology use in adolescents is Nearly 20 members of the Retiree linked to attention, behavior and Chapter journeyed to Albany on May 22 self-regulation problems for at-risk and 23 for the Chapter’s annual Advocacy teens, says a Duke University Day lobbying. RC political liason Mitra study. The study showed the Lutchman and other CSA personnel assem- higher tech device use, the higher bled in teams representing the five boroughs, the liklihood of behavior issues Rockland County, Westchester and Long such as fighting. The effect lasts Island to discuss key issues with lawmakers, for up to18 months. Participants in walking the halls of legislative office build- the study were identified as being at increased risk for mental health ings and meeting lawmakers outside the issues. (upi.com) floors of the Senate and Assembly. Issues included raising the base benefit amount of the cost of living adjustment for retirement ILLINOIS: systems to $25,000; increasing the amount Fidget Bans a public retiree under 65 years of age may Fidgets, an overnight sensation earn in public employment without a reduc- aimed at enhancing concentration, tion in retirement benefits, from $30,000 reducing anxiety and stimulat- to $35,000; and requiring notice to public ing learning, have been banned retirees affected by proposed changes to a from many schools for having the health insurance plan before such changes opposite effect. Kids have been are approved. Finally, and perhaps most trading them or spinning them in importantly, CSA urged lawmakers to pub- MARK BRODSKY lieu of writing. Educators have long licly oppose holding a constitutional con- n On May 22-23, Retiree Chapter members visited lawmakers from the State Senate and employed other sensory tools such vention. Assembly at the Capitol to discuss issues of great import to school leaders. as squeeze balls and rubber bands. While CSA is a small union, its mem- The tools are an extension of the bers are treated with warm respect. educators, saying her own successes grew from the Bronx ran into his old princi- natural tendency to fidget. Retail Assemblewoman Latrice Walker, a former out of support by Mr. Logan and others. pal, CSA’s Ron Imundi, and remembered stores are reportedly seeing no student of CSA President Ernest Logan, CSA’s roots run deep on the Senate him warmly from his days as a student reduction in the demand for them. (chicagotribune.com) took to the floor of that chamber to dis- side as well. As CSA’s advocates were at PS 83, District 11. Imundi was also the cuss the importance of supporting public making their rounds, Sen. Jamaal Bailey teacher of Sen. Jeff Klein. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Girl Power H.E.R. Story is an after-school club at Herman Phelps Architecture, Construction Legislative Agenda Merritt and Engineering High School. Girls meet to bond and support one another and plan community ser- vice events. HER stands for Helping Eyes On The Budget, And No To Con.Con. Empower Regalness. In recogni- tion of the fact that not only boys he administration of Donald One of the victories in the last Congress was the Every are struggling, DC Public Schools J. Trump has gotten off Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This law was designed to pro- plans to implement similar support to a rocky start, but it is vide powerful tools for educators to improve schools, but the groups across the city as part of imperative that we are not key to its success is how much will be appropriated to fund an initiative to boost academic Tdistracted by the headlines and these programs. Three are of particular interest to CSA: achievement for girls of color. (The tweets and that we focus on the • Title I Grants to Local Education. Agencies. Since FY Washington Post) real issues related to education 2012, Title I grants have been reduced. We are asking for a before Congress. The National formula to fully fund Title I. ARIZONA: Association of Elementary School • Title II, Part B. A true victory in this legislation was the Principals (NAESP) and The National 4 percent “set-aside” insuring that money would be used for Intervention Labs Association of Secondary School supervisor professional development. Mount Elden and Sinagua Middle Principals (NASSP) have come Preschool Development Grants. These would help Schools began a systematic inter- together to create some legislative improve coordination and collaboration of existing pre- vention three years ago. Teachers priorities that we are supporting: school programs and allow for best practices to be shared. routinely analyze students’ grades in core subjects. Those who appear Reauthorization of the Three Democrats from New York City are the only New to be struggling are sent to an inter- Officials Higher Education Act (HEA). Yorkers on The Committee on Appropriations ; Jose Serrano vention lab for 30 minutes four days This will improve accountability for (Bronx), Nita Lowey (Westchester) and Grace Meng (Queens). need to a week. Many utilize MobyMax, teacher and principal preparation The chair of the committee is a Republican from Morristown, a computer program that can be know programs. It also provides loan NJ, Rodney Frelinghuysen. We need to be in contact with these personalized to address trouble forgiveness for administrators who elected officials and let them know how we feel about proper areas. Some meet with teachers for how we serve in low-income schools. funding for ESSA. Check out the link on the website to obtain additional guidance. Once students Reauthorization of the contact information for these or any legislator. can pass the unit they were strug- feel about Strengthening Career and gling in, they return to their regular Technical Education for the • • • schedule. (azdailysun.com) funding 21st Century Act, known as the lthough the Primary Elections in New York are Perkins reauthorization bill. on Sept. 12, Nov. 7 is the date to circle on your ALABAMA: for ESSA A working group of school admin- calendar. The referendum on the New York State istrators is also calling for middle Constitutional Convention will be on the back Seceding District school CTE programs to engage stu- Aof your ballot. It is important to turn your ballot over and A federal judge ruled that a pre- dents and help them transition to high school. VOTE NO. We have outlined several powerful reasons to dominantly white Alabama city may Opposing school “choice” proposals that divest in defeat this referendum in previous issues but the poten- secede from its diverse school district. public education. There are numerous bills that would tial of changing the rules for our pension is enough to say Proponents claim they are seeking re-direct Title I funding to tax credits and vouchers that would no. If there is an issue in the Constitution that needs to be local control over schools, not segre- gut the intent of the original Title I program to provides finan- amended, there is another process for revision rather than gation. Opponents say the decision cial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools opening the door on a costly convention that will be con- will undermine more than half a cen- with high numbers or high percentages of children from trolled by special interests. One of our themes for the Labor tury of integration efforts and sends a message to other white-majority low-income families to help ensure that all children meet Day parade that will be held on Sat., Sept. 9 will be to defeat communities that they can do the challenging state academic standards. There is one bill, HR the call for a convention. We need you to join us as we same; some have already begun. (The 691/S.265, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals march up Fifth Ave. to celebrate a tradition started in 1882 Washington Post) and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE). This bill to recognize organized labor. would change IDEA to a voucher program, shifting money for — Compiled by Christine Altman special education to private institutions. Herman Merritt is director of political affairs at CSA. 16 CSA NEWS June 2017

Credit Recovery Dr. Douglas The Welfare Fund V. Hathaway Arbitration: A ‘Victory For The Confusing World of Drug Costs uestion: I am an assistant princi- Students’ pal in Staten Island. My husband’s Audit Reports Available diabetic medication, glyburide, was BY KATE GIBSON not approved by Optum either for Fiscal year 2016 financial audit reports for the Qthe pharmacy or for mail order. When I CSA Welfare Fund and CSA Retiree Welfare Fund An arbitration settlement between New spoke to the Optum pharmacist, I asked if are now available on the Fund’s website, www. York City’s Department of Education and there was another medication he can take csawf.org. the United Federation of Teachers involving in its place and I was told that none were To access the reports, click on the “Financial Tottenville High School on Staten Island is a approved. We have been having trouble Reports” link on the left and select the report you “victory for our kids,” according to Principal with my husband’s prescription coverage for wish to review. Joseph Scarmato. a while now. Can you please assist me with Please contact Fund Administrator Dr. Douglas Hathaway at 212-962-6061 or dhatha- “I want my colleagues to know this exists this matter? [email protected] with any questions or concerns. and they can implement it as well,” said Mr. ANSWER: Certainly. Diabetic medica- Scarmato of the targeted credit recovery pro- tions (and testing supplies) are provided by gram, which gives certain students who’ve Diabetes your basic health plan (in your case, GHI- either fallen behind or failed courses to catch CBP) under yet another New York State ANSWER: The out-of-pocket amounts up on the requirements needed to graduate. medicine, mandate. In order to get diabetic medica- you pay can be classified in three ways: The grievance proceedings had the DOE tions and testing supplies, go to any phar- deductible, co-payment, and full drug cost. and UFT finding common ground in paving testing macy and show your GHI card. The benefits We do not reimburse deductibles. A co-pay- a way to make credit recovery programs avail- are provided through Express Scripts group ment, by definition, requires that the pre- able to more students. In lieu of their Circular 6 supplies G3A, and you will only have to pay a small scription drug plan pay some portion of the professional activity period, teachers can apply copayment. cost of the medication. In many cases, usu- to work with as many as eight students each provided ally with generic medications, the cost of the school year in the subject they are licensed to • • • medication is equal to or less than the co-pay teach to give “targeted, intensive assistance,” by basic uestion: I’m a retired principal, amount. In these situations, your payment according to the settlement. If no teachers and received my prescription drug is the entire cost of the medication, and the apply for the work, the principal can select health co-pay reimbursement quicker than plan pays nothing. Since the plan pays noth- any teacher, with those with least seniority at ever this year. When I compared the ing, we cannot reimburse your out-of-pocket the top of the list. “We view this as another plan Qreimbursement with what I had submitted, cost for the medication. opportunity for students to accumulate credits some of the amounts were not allowed, and they need in order to graduate and move onto the reimbursement was less than what I had Dr. Doug Hathaway is the Welfare Fund college and careers,” said CSA Executive Vice expected. Why did you disallow some of my Administrator. You may reach him at dhatha- President Mark Cannizzaro. drugs? [email protected].

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Lehman High School in the Bronx. “He was a In Memoriam very, very kind man. He had a lot of empathy, NATION was a great principal, and it was a pleasure n GERALD BOSWELL, 95, died on March 7. n ENID MARGOLIES, 66, died April 28. A prod- to work with him and for him,” said Bunny Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Mr. Boswell grew uct of the New York City school system, she Aberle, his secretary of more than 20 years. Labor up in Detroit, and attended college in Alabama. earned her doctorate from Yeshiva University Survivors include a son, Brian, a daughter, He moved to New York to go to Columbia in Manhattan. Ms. Margolies, a teacher of Lori Saltzman-Gabelman, and two grand- University, where he earned a master’s degree. emotionally handicapped students in District daughters. ARIZONA: Married in 1956, he and his wife, Bennye, raised 16, went on to develop an HIV/AIDS aware- n their family in Ridgewood, NJ. Mr. Boswell ness and prevention program, a condom ALEX SAVITZ, 94, died on May 12. A Certification Rules worked in NYC public schools as a seventh availability program and a gang intervention Freehold, NJ, resident, Mr. Savitz was born and Changes in the rules governing who grade science teacher, assistant principal and and prevention program. A director in the raised in Brooklyn, and attended Brooklyn can become a teacher in Arizona supervisor of special education, retiring in division of school safety, Ms. Margolies retired College. During World War II, he served in were signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey. The legislation was aimed 1989. In addition to his wife, survivors include in 2005 as the principal of Martin Luther King the U.S. Coast Guard at two naval bases in at easing certification requirements twin brothers, Albert and Bryant, his children, Jr. High School in Manhattan. Greenland, and aboard the USS Tulare, an in an effort to address the state’s Gerry, Lindsay and Juli, and one grandchild. She moved to Santa Fe, NM, attack cargo ship. His 40-year teacher shortage. Opponents to the where she volunteered as career in NYC public schools n PATRICIA CAMPBELL, 83, died on May 8 legislation say the measures enacted a court-appointed special included stints as a teacher, in Staten Island. Born in Brooklyn, she was assistant principal and ele- will undermine teacher standards raised in Staten Island, where she graduated advocate for teens in foster and will not solve the teacher short- care or on juvenile proba- mentary school principal at from St. Peter’s Girls High School. She earned PS 221 in Brooklyn and PS age issue. (Associated Press) a bachelor’s in English, with a minor in ele- tion. She also volunteered at the Museum of Indian Arts 54 Charles W. Leng in Staten mentary education, from the former Notre Island, a position he retired ILLINOIS: Dame College in Staten Island, and a master’s and Culture in Santa Fe. A life-long traveler, she visit- from in 1987. Mr. Savitz was Joining Forces in administration from St. John’s University also an instructor in edu- ed more than 75 countries. Long one of only a handful of in Queens. In 1954, Mrs. Campbell began her cation at Brooklyn College four-decade career in NYC public schools at Survivors include a foster independent teachers unions in son, Jason Rivera. and at Wagner College in SI. the state, District 214 Education PS 39 in Staten Island, where she taught ele- The oldest member of a local mentary students for six years. Assigned to a n RALPH MUSCO, 74, died on Association has decided to join gym, Mr. Savitz loved jump- Northwest Suburban Teachers program to teach children who had trouble May 2 in Saddle River, NJ. Born ing rope, an activity he’d Union Local 1211 of the Illinois reading, she traveled to schools throughout and raised in Brooklyn, he done for years and prompt- Federation of Teachers. In an over- SI for eight years. For 17 years, she was an met his wife of 50 years, Elisa, ed him to be featured – at whelming vote, District 214 teachers assistant principal at IS 24 in Staten Island, when both were undergrad- 93 – on the local TV news. opted to join forces with the larger n Alex Savitz then became the principal of PS 16 in Staten uates at Brooklyn College, “He was totally up on current group to have more of a say in public Island, a position she held for 10 years. After where he earned his bache- events, reading books on policy issues, increase professional retiring in 1994, she worked as a mentor to lor’s and a master’s in history. While in col- quantum physics and able to use kindles and development opportunities and to school leaders through CSA. For the past six lege, Mr. Musco earned a Fulbright Scholarship, iPads. He even had a Facebook page,” said be part of a larger network of teach- years, Mrs. Campbell was the CCD coordinator allowing him to study in India for a summer. his daughter-in-law, Joanne Savitz. His wife ers. (DailyHerald.com) at St. Sylvester’s Parish, where she married her He completed a doctorate degree in education of 64 years, Frances, died in 2009. Survivors husband Robert in 1965. In addition to her from NYU in 1992. His began his career as a include a son, Richard, a daughter, Helene NEVADA: husband, survivors include a son, Robert. social studies teacher at Franklin K. Lane High Solimando, and four grandchildren. n School in Brooklyn, where he also served as a May Day March PATRICK DUNLEAVY, 75, died on March n SOLLY WALKER, 85, died on April 28 at his 31. After graduating from Manhattan College dean and administrator until appointed prin- Thousands of union members and cipal at Susan Wagner High School in Staten home in Brooklyn. Born in South Carolina, Mr. activists took to the Las Vegas strip, in 1963, Mr. Dunleavy started his career in Walker’s family moved when he was young education at Dewitt Clinton High School in the Island, a position he held from 1980 to 1994. joining others around the country to Brooklyn, where he attended Boys High in a series of May Day marches Bronx, and later became the assistant principal, He then was principal of Northern Highlands School and earned a scholarship to St. John’s over federal immigration policies. supervision of the English department at Curtis High School in Allendale, NJ. He retired in 1997. University, which was in Brooklyn at the time. The march, called “Unity March High School in Staten Island. More recently, In addition to his wife, survivors include his Mr. Walker broke racial barriers when he for Immigrants,” was led by the Mr. Dunleavy, a resident of Scarsdale, NY, was children, Ralph, John and Elaine, and three grandchildren. became St. John’s first black basketball play- powerful Culinary Union. The local an adjunct professor of English at the College er in 1950. The following year, he became Teamsters Union brought up the rear n of New Rochelle and Mercy College. Survivors ELAINE RASHES, 70, died on March 12, at the first black to play against the University of the march with a tractor-trailer. include two brothers, Owen and John. the home of a daughter, Shana Gros, in Israel. of Kentucky on its home court in Lexington. (cbslocal.com) n REBA FAIGELES, 79, died on March 19, She graduated from Buffalo State College with Mr. Walker led St. John’s in scoring in the a BS in education and received a master’s in West Palm Beach, FL, where she resided 1952-53 season, his senior year. Drafted by FLORIDA: part of the year. Born in Brooklyn, she held degree and advanced certificates from CW the New York Knicks, Mr. Walker opted not a master’s in education and started out as a Post. A special education teacher, a teacher to join the professional basketball team at a Raise For Workers special education teacher. “She worked very trainer and a special education supervisor, time when players earned substantially less A recently approved bill will provide hard to get a program for learning disabled and “she was an ardent and passionate advo- than they currently do. He met his future pay raises for state workers, along emotional disturbed kids started at Richmond cate for the right of special needs children to wife Minta at a church in 1950, and wed three with big changes in the state pension Hill” High School in Queens, said her daughter, receive the full benefits that they deserved,” years later. After college, he started a lengthy fund and employee health insurance. Bonnie. She became a supervisor and then wrote Alan Rashes, her husband of 50 years. career in public education, working with spe- The bill represents a compromise assistant principal at Brooklyn’s Franklin K. She retired as supervisor of special educa- cial-needs children, and later became princi- between the state Senate, which was pushing for a pay increase, and the Lane High School, retiring in 1995. A resident tion field services at PS 225 Seaside School pal of PS 58 Manhattan High School, now PS House, which had called for pension of Brooklyn most of her life, she moved to in Queens in 2001. Other survivors a son, 35, before retiring in 1999. In addition to his reform. The compromise, which Monroe Township, NJ, where she lived part of Haran, another daughter, Rachel Brown, and spouse, Mr. Walker is survived by a brother, takes effect Oct. 1, will provide $1,400 the year, spending the colder months in Florida. 13 grandchildren. Thomas, two sons, Kevin and Gregory; four in raises for most workers earning n “She was a very committed and really strong CHARLES SALTZMAN, 86, died on Feb. daughters, Debra Lesane, Cheryl Davis, Minta less than $40K; $1,000 for those advocate for her students,” said her daughter, 5. Mr. Saltzman was born and raised in the and Wendy Walker; 15 grandchildren and six earning more than that. The pay who added that in her later years, she was Bronx, where he resided until his death. He great-grandchildren. raise is linked to a pension change in an advocate and caretaker for her husband went to DeWitt Clinton which newly hired workers who fail to of 55 years, Gerald, after he became afflicted High School and New York choose a retirement plan will default with dementia. In addition to her daughter and University. Mr. Saltzman into a 401K plan. The default change husband, survivors include another daughter, worked as a science teach- was opposed by unions. (palmbeach- Robin Faigeles Abrams, and two grandchildren. er at Evander Childs High post.com) n MATTHEW GEOGHEGAN, 67, died on Nov. School in the Bronx; assis- 27. First born in a family of eight children, the tant principal for science NORTH CAROLINA: Queens resident was a lifelong New Yorker. Mr. at Haaren High School in Seeking Changes Geoghegan earned a degree in education from Manhattan and in 1972 Some state lawmakers are looking St. John’s University, then enlisted in the U.S. began as assistant princi- to take “right-to-work” laws a Navy, serving two years in Japan. He started pal for science at the newly his career teaching special-needs students, then step further by changing the state opened John F. Kennedy became an assistant principal at Springfield Constitution to dictate how unions High School in the Bronx, Gardens High School in Queens. He also held should be governed. If approved, where he was appointed administrative positions with the DOE, retiring a constitutional amendment would principal in 1984. He retired make it more difficult to repeal the in 2004. An entrepreneur, he owned several bars state’s right-to-work law. If the and restaurants. “Matt loved to be around peo- from the position in 1993. legislation moves forward, vot- ple, and he had a wonderfully charming sense of Mr. Saltzman married in 1953. His wife, Barbara, ers will have the final decision in humor,” wrote Daniel Geoghegan, his brother. November. (wncn.com) “It was truly a gift to know him.” Addional sur- died in 2000, shortly after vivors include another brother, Paul, and four retiring as a lab assistant in — Compiled by Christine Altman sisters, Virginia, Kathryn, Mary and Anne. the science department at n Solly Walker 18 CSA NEWS June 2017 RETIREE Chapter CHAIR’S MESSAGE Gayle Lockett Welcome To A New Crop Looking Back And Of Outreach Volunteers Moving Forward BY FELICE HANNAH • A Teachers Retirement Service representative AFSA/CSARC Outreach Liaison explained TDA, RMD and beneficiary designa- tions; ith the new court case SA Retiree Chapter Director Mark • An Office of Labor Relations official explained Janus v. AFSCME, nearly Brodsky decided last Nov. to reinstitute Income Related Adjusted Amount (IRMAA) and identical to Friedrichs the CSARC Outreach Program, designed City Health Coverage; v. California Teachers to train CSA retirees to be advisers to • CSA’s Dr. Douglas Hathaway explained Association, unions are Ctheir colleagues on retirement and benefits issues. benefits available through the Welfare Fund and Wagain under threat. If the case is upheld Mark and I sent out a call for volunteer coordi- Supplemental Benefits from CSARC; by the Supreme Court as it is expected to nators via emails to CSARC Unit Leaders and the • A representative from the Medicare Fraud be, unions may lose their right to collect CSA News. A new CSARC Outreach Coordinators Unit explained Medicare Summary Notices and dues. If unions weaken, we retirees could training program began Wednesday, Dec. 21, Explanations of Benefits; one day see our benefits harmed as well. with 16 highly motivated members. They are: Victor Ravens, Long Island unit leader and the We have a great union, one in which Rosemarie Kolb (New Jersey); Sharon Thompson, Outreach Coordinators Myrna Walters, Rajinder all of us have a voice. More than ever, (Westchester); Rajinder Kaur, Myrna Walters, Kaur, Renee Shulman and I present workshops we need our members to step up to Renee Shulman and Felice Hannah (Long each month for LI Unit members. Workshops make our voices heard outside of the Island); Maria Banks, (Brooklyn); Juanita have included representatives from Medicare, union. One way to do that is by con- Johnson, Meredith Singer and Bonnie Seller Estate Planning by a Union Plus attorney, Social Thanks to tributing to our political action commit- (Manhattan); Bill Woods (Staten Island) Fannie Security Administrator and in June a cybercrime tee. This ensures that legislators under- our retirees Smiths, Irwin Wilford, Donna Valenti and John workshop. The presenter will be an assistant dis- stand the issues that are important to Leary (Queens). trict attorney from the New York State Cybercrime us. United we stand! and union Since we began the training (which, at the Division. Bill Woods from Staten Island presented I want to thank all our retirees who behest of President Ernest Logan is available on an outstanding workshop on Social Security. represented us in Albany on May 22 officials, YouTube), our coordinators have received instruc- Sharon Thompson from Westchester and Maria and 23. We opposed a constitutional tion in the following areas: Banks from Brooklyn are planning workshop convention; requested an increase in we have • The Medicare representative explained when presentations for their units. To establish con- the basic cost of living adjustment; to enroll in Medicare Part B, the services covered tacts in New Jersey, Rosemarie Kolb and I are had a very and advocated for safe staffing levels by Medicare Part A and Part B, and the differ- scheduling visits to Medicare, the Social Security in health care facilities. That’s not an ences in original Medicare coverage and Medicare Administration, the area’s Office on Aging and successful educational issue per se, but is one that Advantage Plans (Part C); Disabled Transportation Division offices. affects all of us. • A representative of Elderly Pharmaceutical year. Everything considered, retirees Insurance Coverage, or EPIC, discussed getting To become a CSARC Outreach Coordinator you had a great year. In January, we had assistance in lowering prescription drug costs don’t need to be ‘appointed’ by the unit leader or live in an increase in Welfare Fund benefits, which added increased such as enrolling in the State Pharmacy Assistance the Tri-State area. Training will be provided for you in dental benefits and a new procedure, acupuncture. (Dr. Douglas Program (SPAPs); the state in which you live. However, you are required to Hathaway will send a letter explaining these benefits.) • A Social Security representative discussed the be a CSARC member and a member of a CSARC unit. I, and all the Retiree Chapter officers, Advisory Committee implications of working after retirement, calculat- If you are interested in helping your fellow retirees and and Executive Board would like to acknowledge the immense ing benefits for widows, divorced spouses, children receiving expert training, just contact Felice Hannah @ work that our unit leaders and their executive boards are doing and higher Income Part B Premium payments; 212- 823 2020 Ext. 2078 or email : [email protected]. by providing representation and services on local and regional levels. • • •

n addition, we thank all members of the Retiree Chapter (RC) Free Natters Bluebook Calendars Educational/Cultural, Unit, Legislative, Constitutional and The CSA Retiree Chapter is offering a free Natters Bluebook Calendar to members. If you By-Laws, Special Events, Supplemental Benefits, Outreach and Charity committees for their time and efforts in making our would like one, send in the coupon below. Only one book per member. Requests are only Retiree Chapter outstanding in meeting needs, being proactive guaranteed to those who respond by June 30. Iand allowing members to be socially and politically engaged. Thank you to all the units and individual donors who con- tributed to the CSA Scholarship Fund. CSA was able to increase Name the $1,500 check for five college bound students (one from each borough), who demonstrated leadership potential, to $2,500. It is rewarding to know that we can still have an effective influence on Address future leaders of America. I want to wish everyone a joyous, healthy and superb summer. City, State, Zip: May you continue adding new chapters of wonder, excitement, adventure and knowledge in your life’s journey! E-mail Address: phone: Save the Dates Mail coupon to CSARC c/o Miata Jones, 40 Rector Street., 12th. Fl., NY, NY 10006 • Sat., Sept. 9: Labor Day Parade • Sat., Nov. 4: CSA and RC General Conference meetings at the NY Hilton honoring Dee Dee Goidel and Randi Herman • Reregister for the permanent SDA and SAS by July 1. Check out the new NYS Education requirements for recertification. AAP’s Celebrates 75th Educational Conference On Oct. 14, the Association of Assistant Principals will hold its 75th educational conference at the Marriott LaGuardia Hotel. It is open to all school supervisors. Keynote speaker is the nationally known children’s author Patricia Polacco. We will honor new members of AAP and AP members celebrating their fifth, tenth and fifteenth year. Come network with supervisors across the city. There will be a full menu of workshops. Tickets are $90. AAP is an approved vendor of the DOE. Register now by emailing Bob Kingsley at [email protected] June 2017 CSA NEWS 19 RC Regional Units Centenarian

LOWER HUDSON VALLEY ROCKLAND ORANGE BERGEN Our unit’s retirees are busy again. Our spring meeting on April 27 On June 28, they will enjoy lunch focused on mental health. Our featured at the Xavier X2O restaurant on the speaker, Supriya Reddy, delivered a heart- Yonkers Waterfront. Then, after a rest- fulness meditation to help relieve stress, ful summer, members will gather again improve focus and productivity and pro- for their annual fall luncheon at the mote better sleep. She led us in a simple Davenport Mansion on the Sound on meditation exercise which had an excel- Fri., Sept. 15. If you would like to attend lent response based on the comments the luncheon at X2O contact me at shared during and after the meeting, and [email protected]. Information about access to a website for a three-part master the Sept. 15 luncheon will be sent to all class series as well. Our next meeting will members with the summer newsletter. be our fall luncheon on Thurs., Sept. 14 — Janice Imundi at Casa Mia in Blauvelt, NY. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Douglas Hathaway. — Bart Bookman QUEENS On Thursday, June 15, the Queens unit is holding a luncheon at the BROOKLYN Spanish restaurant Sangria 71 in On March 28, the unit enjoyed an Williston Park at 12:30 pm. A flier with evening at Barclay Center with the complete details were emailed to mem- Brooklyn Nets. Members and guests bers several weeks ago. You can also enjoyed a pre-game workout, dinner at view the flier on our website – www. the very hip 40/40 Club and great game Bronx Week csaqueens.org. Don’t forget to renew seats. Our June unit meeting was held your membership for 2017 by mailing on June 13. Foresters Financial and the n your check for $15.00 along with a Bronx Week was in full swing on May 10 as Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. New York City Transit Crime Prevention recognized Bronx centenarians. Among them was Irving Ladimer, a member of Bronx completed membership renewal form, Bureau presented. Our summer luncheon Community Board 8, who was celebrating his 101st birthday. Standing behind Mr. which can be downloaded from our will be held on Wed., June 21, at 12:30 Ladimer are from left, New York State Sen. Jeff Klein, a Democrat who caucuses with website. Just click on “Membership pm at Le Petit Cafe in Cobble Hill-Carroll Republicans as head of the IDC, and Mr. Diaz. At far right is CSA Bronx Retiree Unit Application.” You can also contact me Gardens. Our Fall meeting will be held Leader and Community Board member Marvin Goodman. at: [email protected]. If you do not on Sept. 19 at St. Francis College. own a computer, you can go to any — Rosalyn Allman-Manning public library and access the internet and our website there. The library staff will be happy to assist you. MANHATTAN — Leonard B. Sterman If you have not sent in your dues for Arts and Crafts Show 2017-18, please do so. Make out a $15 AT CSA HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL NEW JERSEY check to Manhattan Unit-CSARC, and mail Opening Exhibit: June 19, 10 am to 4 pm to: Stanley Wilson, 400 E.56 St., 8M, New A special thank you to all the mem- York, NY 10022. Remember that your Exhibit: June 20, 21 and 22, 10 am to 4 pm bers who joined the Central New Jersey dues entitle you to attend meetings on unit this year and for your continued topics of concern to CSA retirees, receive All retirees are invited. Guests must be accompanied by a retiree. Registration to support. There is still time to join the informative newsletters and go on all of exhibit your work(s) – contact Michael Ebenstein at [email protected] or unit and continue to receive unit sub- the six trips our unit has planned. And call the Retiree Chapter at (212) 823-2020. sidies by sending your dues check to you can contact me 24/7 with any ques- Sandy Poris. Please refer to the newslet- tions or concerns you may have about ter for her address. Our next social activ- your pension and health benefits. ity will be held at the All Seasons Diner — Stanley Wilson 11 on Route 9 N in Freehold on June 16 at 12 pm. Please send your check to Sandy Poris. The cost is only $18 with BRONX Workshops: Expert Advice the subsidy. There will be music and dancing, should the music move you! We held our spring luncheon on 9 am - 1 pm at CSA Headquarters, 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., NYC Hope to see you all there. For questions, June 7 at the Lobster Box on City Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 call (732) 919-1801 Island. This is the tenth anniversary of An attorney specializing in estate Identity thieves used to search — Lucille Vecchiarelli the founding of our Bronx unit, and this event will be a historic one, fea- planning and elder law will present on your garbage for data that could let turing invited guests who helped start how to protect your assets and other them gain access to your records and LONG ISLAND the unit. Everyone is welcome to attend related areas. Representatives from files. Now, they look in your com- and socialize with colleagues while TRS and the Veteran’s Administration puter. All that a hacker needs is an At the executive board meeting on explain how to protect your benefi- uninformed victim. Get informed! May 5, we held an animated discus- enjoying a great feast at a spectacular place. Hope to see you all there. ciaries. Forms that you will need to An assistant district attorney from the sion about the need for members’ polit- submit to federal, state and city agen- District Attorney’s Office who special- — Marvin Goodman ical involvement. Many participants cies will be provided. Ms. Hannah izes in cybercrime and senior scams stressed that retirees are very affected will present a hands-on workshop on will provide useful information to by what is taking place in Albany and SUNCOAST advanced planning and getting your help you avoid becoming a victim of Washington and should be working to papers in order before a crisis occurs. theft or fraud. protect healthcare for all and to protect We will hold our 2018 meetings on and support free public education. We Tues., Jan. 23 and Fri., March 23. Detailed invite members to join us as we develop information will be mailed to members Name programs to enhance our grasp of these and interested parties in early Jan. We issues. June will be a busy month. We plan to hold the meetings at our usual had a June 2 workshop on cybercrime spot, the Oriental Buffet in Sarasota. At Address and on June 6 we held our general mem- the March meeting Dr. Doug Hathaway, bership meeting at the Plainview-Old of the CSA Welfare Fund, will present a Home Number: Cell: Bethpage library. Our guest speaker was two-hour benefit refresher workshop enti- Dr. Douglas Hathaway. On June 10, tled: Everything I Forgot About My Benefits E-mail Address: CSA’s Black Caucus held its annual lun- Since I Retired. The meeting begins at cheon at Terrace on the Park from 12-5 approximately 10:30 am, with a buffet Sept. 13 oct. 17 pm, when they will honor Dr. Candice lunch immediately afterwards. If you are Scott, secretary of the LI unit. On June interested, email me at captmikenemo@ Mail coupon to: CSA Retiree Chapter, 40 Rector Street, 12th Fl., NY, NY 10006. For more information call: (212) 823-2020, ext.2075. You will receive a reminder prior comcast.net or call (941) 383-0408. I 20, we will hold our annual luncheon at to the event if you give us an active email address. Make checks for $5 payable to the Woodbury Country Club. We’d love realize that this is several months away, CSA Retiree Chapter. You must enclose a separate check for each workshop. to have you join us. For additional infor- but we need to plan far in advance. mation, e-mail: [email protected]. Remember: If you need anything, call me. — Renee Yarmoff — Mike Nemoytin Marsaggi. ”When I asked Marsaggi. ”When Iasked of Bing Ling, saidMrs. principal. “I am so proud the winnerandmeet PS 163tocongratulate 27, Sen.Staviskycameto winning entry.OnApril that theschoolhad A. Marsaggiannounced alone. 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In The a two-yearintensivestudyofUShis- Imagination andInquiryenrollin program attheHighSchoolforArts, People’s History warmly,” saidPauletteFoglio,principal. Jamaica Hospitalwhowelcomedusso dren, aswellmeettheprofessionalsat that willbrightenthelivesofotherchil- Manhattan Students in the Advanced Placement Students intheAdvancedPlacement Schools is principal. Foglio (left) Paulette room. emergency the pediatric display in forHospital to Jamaica paintings donated created and Queens, at PS99, n Students (DIST. 1-6) work coursework isHowardZinn’sseminal and senioryears.Anintegralpartofthe tory andgovernmentintheirjunior principal. for socialjustice,”saidStephenNoonan, and inspiresanewgenerationworking our pastandpresent,“voices”educates rebels, dissenters,andvisionaries from April 27. “By giving public expression to Rubenstein Atrium at LincolnCenter on during theSpring semester at The David activity wasalivereadingofthe“voices” words ofthat“voice.”Theculminating creating apresentationusingtheoriginal onates withhimorherandspendsayear Each studentchoosesone“voice’thatres- Corey Bachman Compiled by riencing atraumatic ordeal.” signs willprevent thechildrenfromexpe- Webber, principal. “Being aware of these and unsafetouches,”saidOlivia Francis- are taughtthedifferencebetween safe are experiencingabuse.“The children counselors, teachersandfriends ifthey and disclose to family members, school emotional abuseandlearnhowtoresist, help them recognize sexual, physical and CAPP sharesinformationwithchildrento ing tothirdandfourth-gradestudents. Abuse PreventionProgram(CAPP),cater- Torres School hasembracedtheChild the pastfewyears,PS114LuisLorens abused inNewYorkCity2016.For Children’s Services, 20,958 children were the materialsthattheypromised. give eachchildandteacherintheschool 457 onApril19withenoughsuppliesto mission. BethanyandherclassvisitedPS her fifth-gradeclasstohelpin “color theirworld.”Bethanyrecruited this schoolwithartsuppliestohelpthem provide every single child and teacher at second grade. This year, her goal was to supplies toeverychildandteacherinthe Bethany visited PS 457 and donated art the worldhasartsupplies.Lastyear, goal istomakesurethateverychildin Pennsylvania, saidherorganization’s at theWindGapMiddleSchoolin Kuster. Bethany, afifth-grade student zation createdby11-yearoldBethany ‘Color TheirWorld’ According to the Administration of Color forKidsisanon-profitorgani- A People’sHistoryofTheUnitedStates. Bronx and AdditionalMailingOffice Brooklyn, NY11201 US POSTAGEPAIDAT Periodicals (DIST. 7-12)