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Retiree Chapter Cultural & Educational Program Special Pull-Out Section PAGES 7-14 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 PRESIDENT’S PAGE I Wish You 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.