You Got Another Raise the USA’S CSA’S DOE Members Receiving 4.5% in Pay Hikes

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Sept 2017 Volume 51, Number 1 American Federation NEWS of School Administrators, COUNCIL OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS AND ADMINISTRATORS AFL-CIO Local 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE You Got Another Raise The USA’s CSA’s DOE Members Receiving 4.5% In Pay Hikes

BY CHUCK WILBANKS percent bump in Sept. of enhanced contributions last year. One of many to the Welfare Fund and a Largest By Oct. 2018, when the variety of workplace pro- CSA members who want to see the benefits of collec- last of the pay hikes have gains won under tections including reduced tive bargaining need look been awarded, salaries will time frames for investi- School no further than their Sept. have risen by more than 2014 contract gations; leave for family paycheck. 18% since the contract was illnesses; less stringent holi- On Sept. 6, princi- ratified. day and vacation rules; and pals, assistant principals, CSA’s contract was ham- will manifest in February, salary steps for EAs which System Is education administrators mered out during tough when DOE members will will begin in 2018. and other supervisors will negotiations between a CSA receive back pay, including Such benefits are receive a raise of 2 percent. team led by now President the approximately 3000 increasingly rare for vast That’s one of two raises this Mark Cannizzaro on one members whom the city numbers of Americans, and Depending fall: The second, of 2.5 per- side and officials represent- sought to exclude during are the result of belonging cent, takes effect Oct. 6. ing New York City on the negotiations – those who to a strong union. The 4.5 percent pay hike other. had been promoted from “Sadly, many Americans On You is the latest of several mem- The raise is only one teachers to administrators enjoy no such protections,” bers have received as part of of several concrete gains between 2010 and today. said CSA President Mark CSA’s Dec. 2014 contract. members continue to make Among other bene- Cannizzaro. “Some advo- Thank You For All Members also received a 3.5 under the contract. Another fits from the contract are Continued on page 3 You Do. Stay Strong, Active And Engaged! By Mark Cannizzaro With Big Money Behind Them, nother summer has flown by in what seems like no time Con-Con Backers Ready for Battle at all and I’m sure you already feel like BY CLEM RICHARDSON forces to use a convention to gut floor offices of Wall Street law firm you are in mid-season form. At pension benefits and other worker Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, where A protections from the governing doc- Randy Mastro is a partner. The fight over whether New York CSA, we feel the same way. We state should hold a Constitutional ument. The former deputy mayor and dedicated our Convention is about to go into over- “All of our members, indeed all enforcer for Rudy Giuliani, Mr. summer to drive. public employees, need to be aware Mastro is the chair of Citizens transitioning With just over a month left that everything from their retire- Union. He (and Gibson, Dunn) leadership, plan- before the question appears on the ment benefits to funding for pub- most recently achieved notoriety ning and brain- Nov. 7 ballot, groups for and against lic education may come into play,” for billing the citizens of New Jersey storming ideas the once-every-twenty-years referen- said CSA President Mark Cannizzaro. $10 million to conduct an “investi- dum that allows New York residents “While I can understand people’s gation” that found no wrongdoing to support you to redraw the state Constitution vir- frustration with Albany, there are on the part of Gov. Chris Christie and strengthen tually from scratch are ratcheting other, more pragmatic and targeted in the Bridgegate affair. The report your union. We up their efforts to persuade voters to ways to solve the state’s problems. was widely reviled as inadequate and want to engage agree with them. I am urging everyone to vote ‘No.’ biased. you, communi- A bevy of public service unions, And all our members should urge While Mastro provided the pub- Mark Cannizzaro cate effectively, including CSA, elected officials their family and friends to vote ‘No’ lic forum for Citizens Union, he did follow up on all including House Speaker Carl as well.” not attend the gathering. But those Heastie, Senate Majority Leader John In 1997, unions played a pivotal members of the group who were concerns, and continue to earn Flanagan, New York City Mayor Bill role in mobilizing their members present suggested the Con-Con your trust. We know how chal- de Blasio, and other prominent and convincing the public to defeat could be cast as a progressive issue lenging your day-to-day respon- officials have come out against the a convention. This time, Con-Con – a chance for good government sibilities are and we will continue Convention. They cite everything supporters have vowed to take their groups to attack a variety of ills such to advocate relentlessly to remove from the cost – estimated, according arguments to the people as effec- as corruption in Albany, epitomized unnecessary obstacles. to which side is asked, at anywhere tively as the digital age will allow. by important decisions being made Let’s talk about a few things from $41 million to $300 million And where better to launch such a by “three men in a room.” – to the potential for conservative grass roots drive than from the 46th you can look forward to. Wage Continued on page 3 Continued on page 2 2 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017

PRESIDENT’S PAGE Collective Strength

Council of School As Important As Ever Supervisors & Administrators American Federation of School Administrators, AFL-CIO, Local 1 Anti-Union Factions Are Strong and Well-Funded By Mark Cannizzaro 40 Rector St., NY, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 823-2020 Continued from page 1 tors, a provision that will take effect Fax: (212) 962-6130 increases agreed to in our last round this school year and was the result www.csa-nyc.org of bargaining will increase your salary of CSA’s persistence through many President Mark Cannizzaro by 4.5% this school year and another rounds of collective bargaining begin- Executive Vice President 6% next school year and lump sum ning in 1999. Henry Rubio payments will continue each February More than ever, we will need to First Vice President Rosemarie Sinclair through 2021. All of you will benefit stick together. There are strong, well- Treasurer from these salary increases including funded and well-organized anti-union Christopher Ogno those promoted from UFT titles, whom forces that would like to roll back your Secretary the city had sought to exclude. This rights and scale down your benefits. Steffani Fanizzi was possible only because long-time Right now these anti-union efforts Vice Presidents Sam Akel union members stood strong together are reaching the Supreme Court, with Susan Barnes to avoid a tremendous injustice for our the case known as Janus v. AFSCME, Ramon Gonzalez Debra Handler newer and future CSA members. Who a nearly identical case to Friedrichs v. Lois Lee would have believed that management California Teachers Association. On Nancy Russo, Retiree Chapter would even suggest that educators the state level, voters will decide in Executive Director Operations chosen for a promotion would have November whether to hold a constitu- Erminia Claudio to forfeit money already earned as a condition of their tional convention, an open-ended affair that poses a General Counsel David Grandwetter promotion? Your united response exemplified our col- direct threat to our retirement benefits and the public lective strength and demonstrated why unionism is as school system in general. I urge you all to vote ‘No.’ Executive Director Field Services important and necessary today as ever before. Sana Q. Nasser Field Directors • • • Juanita Bass, Mildred Boyce, Our union’s founders risked their James Harrigan, Christine Martin, ew York City government did not give you Daisy O’Gorman, Frank Patterson, these raises, nor any of the other strides you jobs in order to start this union. Get Mercedes Qualls have made. It was your hard work as school involved, support your colleagues. We Assistant Field Directors N Beshir Abdellatif, Eleanor Andrew, leaders and the hard work of your negotiating team, Laverne Burrowes, Kenneth Llinas led by men and women who have walked in your are stronger when you participate. Charles Dluzniewski, Nancy Esposito, Roberto Flores, Aura Gangemi, Ellie shoes. Many of you wisely learn the nuances of the Greenberg, Ray Gregory, Joseph LaCascia, UFT and the other contracts of those whom you Monica McDonald, Dorothy Morris, Wanda Soto, supervise, and you’d be wise to familiarize yourself CSA is your union and for us to remain strong, MaryAnn Tucker, Yvonne Williams with your own contract as well. It’s important to every one of you must be active and engaged. understand the provisions of flex time, work during Whether you choose to run for a seat on our execu- Grievance Director school holiday/vacation days, per session for super- tive board, participate in district/borough meetings Robert J. Reich Assistant Directors visors and salary steps for educational administra- or make yourself available to support colleagues, we Carol Atkins, Alex Castillo, Ed. D are all stronger with you. The Robert Colon, Jermaine Garden, Dale Kelly men and women who risked Marlene Lazar, Ph.D Higher Studies Director of Communications their jobs to launch CSA, and Clem Richardson their successors, have navigated Assistant Director of Communications on our behalf through challeng- Corey Bachman ing times. Those giants are now Director of Political Affairs Scholarship Fund Award Herman Merritt among our retirees, who know Assistant Director of Political Affairs the value of a strong union. Gabe Gallucci That’s why the Retiree Chapter Assistant Director now has grown to almost 11,000 John Khani voluntary members. Special Assistant to President Gary Goldstein • • • CSA Conference Chair Pierre Lehmuller hank you for all that you CSA Historian do to keep our vast school Manfred Korman system viable and for pro- CSA Retiree Chapter T Gayle Lockett, Chair tecting, guiding and educating Mark Brodsky, Director our students. There is no greater honor that a parent can offer CSA NEWS than to trust you with their Editor Chuck Wilbanks child. I am honored to have Associate Editor Kate Gibson this opportunity to lead our Design Consultant Michele Pacheco Production Assistant Christine Altman union and represent you as you continue your important and rewarding work. I couldn’t be more excited to be your presi- CSA News (004-532) is published CHUCK WILBANKS monthly except July and August for $35 n CSA was proud to present Emely McKeown (above, second from right) with a $2,500 dent or more ready to stand up per year per member by CSA, 40 Rector scholarship, thanks to donations to the CSA Leadership Scholarship Fund. She collected St., NY, NY 10006. Periodical postage for you. paid at Manhattan, NY, and additional her award at CSA headquarters. Also pictured are her mother, Niamh Ni Dhiomasaigh, mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send CSA’s President Mark Cannizzaro and former CSA President Ernest Logan. McKeown starts Mark Cannizzaro is president of address changes to CSA News, 40 her studies this fall at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. Rector St., NY, NY 10006. the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators. Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 3

Welcome Deal With DoE Leaves ABENY’s Back With EAs On Firm Ground 2017-18 BY CHUCK WILBANKS One of those affected by the tumult was Schedule CSA Bronx Assistant Chair Raza Sinanaj, Another CSA reached a crucial agreement in who worked for many years as an EA 4. Ms. Of Events June with the Department of Education on Sinanaj, a borough instructional lead who behalf of Education Administrators (EAs) had worked at Central, had to seek a new The Association of Black Pay Raise whose jobs had been misclassified. The deal position when her prior position changed Educators of NY (ABENY) is righted a wrong that affected more than and she was expected to report to Brooklyn, planning a number of meet- 100 of our EAs, and reaffirmed CSA’s power creating a travel hardship. The DOE offered Continued from Page 1 ings and activities for the to arbitrate on behalf of its members. her a new job - a move that entailed the 2017-18 school year: cate that unionized employees forfeit those The problem arose after Chancellor same work (but more of it) that was classi- Sept. 9: We will travel by benefits. We believe that all hard-working Fariña kicked off a reorganization of the fied as a Level 3. bus to the National Museum DOE in 2015, including the creation of Although Sinanaj argued that the posi- of African American History Field Support Centers. At that time, CSA tion had been a Level 4 for years and the and Culture in Washington, Salaries have risen by more members and field staff called attention to new job entailed the same duties (although D.C. The trip includes a seat the fact that department officials had qui- with more work), the DOE insisted the job on the bus, a buffet and than 18% since ratification etly began advertising and hiring EAs at was a Level 3 position. admission to the museum. of the union’s contract, won Level 3 for work that had previously been “I tried to make the case to the DOE The cost of the trip is $90. done by EAs at a Level 4. The practice was a deputy director when they were hiring me Sept. 17: We will march thanks to collective troubling departure from the norm. People that the position is a Level 4, but I was told in the African-American Day working in EA 4 positions are typically paid that all the Borough Instructional Lead Parade which takes place in bargaining in 2014. a commensurately higher salary. positions were being offered at Level 3s,” Harlem at 1 pm. Parents, CSA filed a grievance over the matter, Sinanaj said. educators and students are but the DOE did not respond. CSA then Sinanaj said some of her worries invited to march. requested arbitration, and the Chancellor included confusion over how taking a job Sept. 24: ABENY’s annual and DOE responded by suing CSA, seeking at a lower classification would affect her opening general member- Americans, unionized or not, should be sim- to block the union – permanently — from within the salary steps CSA negotiated. ship meeting will be from ilarly respected.” pursuing arbitration in the matter, on the What happened next is an example of 3–6 pm at the Bedford Mr. Cannizzaro recalled how members grounds that DOE has the right to classify how a member alerted the union to a far YMCA. There will be a were united — and patient — during the and reclassify jobs. broader problem. Ms. Sinanaj contacted Mr. “meet and greet” and the protracted and difficult parley. CSA maintained that it was guarding Cannizzaro, who along with CSA General installation of new officers “Members stood strong and allowed us contractual rights for members and enforc- Counsel David Grandwetter looked into her and executive board mem- to negotiate from a position of strength,” he ing the collective bargaining agreement. concerns. They found that other members bers. Refreshments will be said. “That unity is something I’m still grate- After much discussion, the two sides were being hired as Level 3s for jobs that served. ful for, and something we all need to remem- reached an agreement that clears the slate. had before been Level 4 positions. Nov. 11: Our Annual ber as we face challenges in coming years.” The DOE dropped the lawsuit, and CSA Ms. Sinanaj was grateful for what CSA Fall Education Conference withdrew its demands for arbitration. The was able to achieve with the settlement. will take place at Frederick EAs affected by the practice who had been “I’m absolutely satisfied,” she said. “The Douglass Academy in hired at a Level 3 classification are now fact that the union was able to win this for Harlem. The theme will Constitutional being recognized as Level 4 EAs as of July 1. more than a hundred EAs around the city be Education for Advocacy “This was a big win,” said CSA President is a really big deal. I would not have known and Social Justice. The key- Mark Cannizzaro. “The EAs are now in a who to reach out to make this happen, and note speaker will be Seon Convention position to earn more, either immediately I don’t have the knowledge of the law. If it Britton, Program Manager or once the salary steps that are part of our weren’t for the union we would never have for Diversity Recruitment contract kick in.” this for our EAs.” at the NYC Department of Fight Ahead Education. There will also be several workshop sessions. Continued from Page 1 Vendors will be available Several speakers offered up talking points, throughout the day. including how important strides were made Letter in past conventions, even those consid- For more information, contact Dr. Sheilah Bobo at ered radical for their time. They included Don’t kid yourself. Chicago was For CSA’s Coverage of [email protected] or the establishment of the right to a free a bastion of labor strength, too, but (917) 412-9099. public education, the preservation of the Labor Union Issues: a determined principals’ association Adirondacks, and the creation of a social wel- Congratulations On An was unable to save the job of an fare system. award-winning principal whose only “Every right that people are afraid of los- Important Job Well Done fault lay in his criticism of the city’s ing was given to them by a Constitutional misguided educational policies. In Convention,” Rachel Bloom of Citizens To the Editor: I wish to commend Detroit, historically a champion of Union told the group. your stories about Janus v. AFSCME labor causes, the principals’ union Your Union Perhaps most importantly, proponents and the travails of educator unions in was eviscerated by the Michigan leg- noted that while unions and other groups Chicago and Detroit (Popular, Award- islature under the lobbying efforts of Scholarship are united in their opposition, they are not Winning Principal Bucks City Hall, the DeVos family and their circle of organized. Loses Job: A Cautionary Tale; Union anti-public school billionaires. Fund Con-Con supporters said they plan to Members Face Threats At Every Turn; If we lull ourselves into a soporific use social media, newspapers, television and and With Janus Case, Unions Likely To state by intoning, “Don’t worry, it Thanks to everyone who door-to-door canvassing to push their agenda Face A Brave New World, (May issue, can’t happen here,” you can be sure made donations to the CSA ahead of the ballot. A Kickstarter campaign CSA News). that it will. Now is the time for all Leadership Scholarship had also been started to back the effort. And I am fearful that our union will be of us to take action and support this Fund. Without your help, there will probably more meetings in the seriously weakened in the next year or union, not wait until the Janus case we wouldn’t be able to help boardrooms of white shoe law firms, not so as well. has sailed through the United States so many deserving kids exactly known for their commitment to the “What?” you ask. “CSA is strong Supreme Court. every year. If you haven’t working people of New York State. and healthy, and besides, we’re in –Bernard Gordon yet supported the fund, The fight for the Constitutional New York City, a labor town that has Retired Assistant Principal consider doing it today. You Convention is coming your way. Vote no! always supported its unions.” Queens can either donate online, at www.csa-nyc.org/pages/2 or you can send a check, made out to CSA Leadership Visit the CSA Facebook Page! Scholarship Fund, to CSA Leadership Scholarship Fund, See the latest news about our union and its members, and track and post stories about issues affecting us. 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Arts and Mathematics Standards, said to a lawyer and expect a script; I don’t Ms. Elia in a well-received address on ever tell anyone to script anything.” July 12 at Fordham’s Columbus Circle Engage NY, the website created by campus in Manhattan. the New York State Department of Equity in education was at the Education to roll out Common Core forefront of revisions to the State curriculum modules, was used more in Education Department’s draft Every her former district than in New York, Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, she added. which goes to the state Board of Student performance must in Regents this month, so it can be sub- some way be part of how teachers are mitted Sept. 18 to the U.S. Department reviewed, but “the role that evalua- of Education for review and approval. tions play should be positive,” said Ms. Key revisions include: Elia, who added that she believes it’s • Reducing grades 3 – 8 ELA and important that teachers be involved math testing days from three days in the process. “Evaluations should be to two each; developed by the people being evalu- • Use out-of-school suspensions as ated.” a school accountability indicator Ms. Elia, who prior to her current starting in 2018-19; appointment served as superintendent • Measure middle-school students’ of schools in Hillsborough County, readiness for high school once two Fla., for 10 years, said Engage NY, the KATE GIBSON years of data are available; website created by the New York State n Educators listened intently to keynote speaker NYS Education Commissioner MaryEllen • Equally weight achievement and Department of Education to roll out Elia’s address at the annual event, which was held at Fordham University. growth at the elementary and Common Core curriculum modules, middle school level. was used more in her former district BY KATE GIBSON Delivering the gathering’s keynote “As we move forward and the new than in New York. address for a third consecutive year, standards are in place, assessments will “You’d rather be in New York in Where children are raised shouldn’t the commissioner detailed two years change,” said Ms. Elia, who began her these political times than in Florida,” determine their future opportuni- of traveling around the state to talk 45-year career in education as a social said Ms. Elia. ties, New York State Commissioner to educators and parents about New studies teacher in Buffalo. ELI’s Summer Institute lasted from of Education MaryEllen Elia told York’s learning standards and assess- The commissioner spoke against July 11-13, offering a plethora of pro- the Executive Leadership Institute’s ments. heavily scripted Common Core curric- fessional development offerings to Leadership Summit at Fordham The effort resulted in substantive ulum modules, saying “I don’t go to a school leaders. Several hundred people University. changes to the new English Language doctor and expect a script; I don’t go attend each year.

Let’s Be Social Bob Grievance Corner Reich Read about your union and its members, and issues affecting us. Join the discussion at facebook.com/followcsa/. To For New School Year, Recommendations be sure CSA posts appear on your news feed, “like” the page. t is hard to believe, summer is over. prepare, and strongly represent you at the hearing. Then choose “see first” in the Some of you were on vacation for • Learn your contractual rights. Read your contract. “liked” menu. July and Aug. while others worked, Contact CSA with any questions or concerns. Follow us on Twitter at but all of you have been planning • Do not forget that although many of the DOE attorneys Ifor the new school year to ensure the are supportive, there is no attorney-client privilege. Any twitter.com/FollowCSA. Mark Cannizzaro’s Twitter account growth of your students and staff. As concerns you share with them may well result in you being is: twitter.com/CannizzaroCSA. you return to school, be certain to reported to an investigative office. In contrast, CSA is your Henry Rubio’s Twitter account commit to the following: union: Anything discussed is in confidence. We are here to is: twitter.com/hrubio. support and protect you. Follow us on Instagram at • If you are a new CSA member, • Never speak to an investigator conducting an investiga- instagram.com/followcsa/. complete the new member packet. tion, or even a superintendent calling you in to discuss an Contact Chuck Wilbanks That will insure that you receive investigation, without union representation. CSA will assign at [email protected]. org, or Welfare Fund benefits as well as the a trained advocate to be with you throughout the investiga- Corey Bachman at corey@csa- Join the CSA News and all communications. tive process. • Join the President’s Club to help nyc.org with story ideas, com- • • • ments or questions. President’s support political candidates who care about education and our union. Club. Read • Commit that you will vote s you can see from the recommendations above and no on the Nov. 7 election referen- as many of you have personally experienced, CSA is Teachers’ your CSA dum related to the Constitutional your union. We work hard to get you better benefits, Convention. In addition to voting a stronger contract and to protect you if there is trou- Retirement contract. no, make an effort to tell your family Able. There are legal challenges ahead for unions and one of and friends how a convention will them will likely be addressed by the Supreme Court this year. System Do your cost the state millions of dollars, and A union is only as strong as membership, so remain loyal and June 2017 Unit Values how it could negatively affect collec- committed. paperwork tive public education and collective As we travel this difficult path, we have a strong, new Diversified Equity bargaining rights. leader. Mark Cannizzaro has already shown his vision and Fund: 88.399 and know • If you received an adverse rating strength of character in many struggles on your behalf. He Bond Fund: 16.830 your in June, please contact CSA to receive has led CSA’s negotiating team that secured the raises you International Equity an appeal packet. An appeal must be continue to see. He has successfully advocated on behalf of Fund: 10.654 rights. filed within twenty days of receipt, EAs and all other membership ranks, and he consistently Inflation Protection exclusive of school vacations. prods the DOE to benefit our members. Fund: 10.220 • As a principal, if you receive an Support Mark and CSA. Become an active member. Share ineffective APPR rating, you must file an appeal within 10 your concerns with CSA, and publicly tell others that you are Socially Responsive Equity Fund: 16.415 days. Please contact CSA to receive an appeal packet. proud to be part of this union. • Know that if you file an appeal of a rating, you will be www.trsnyc.org assigned a trained advocate to represent you. He or she will Bob Reich is Grievance Director at CSA. meet with you to discuss the appeal process, work with you to Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 5

PAPAL ADDRESS ON LABOR ‘No Good Society Without A Good Union’

In early July, Pope Francis addressed Italy’s similar to the institutions and powers that Confederation of Trade Unions. He spoke mov- it should instead criticize. The union, with ingly about not only the importance of unions the passing of time, has ended up resem- to their members and to society in general, but bling politics, or rather, political parties – also, crucially, responsibilities unions have to their language, their style. society. Below are excerpts from his speech. Prophets are sentinels, who watch from –CW their lookout. The union too must keep vigil over the walls of the city of work, Dear brothers and sisters, like a watchman who guards and protects You have chosen a beautiful motto for those who are inside the city of labor, but this Congress: “For the person, for labor.” also guarding and protecting those who “Person” and “labor” are two words that are outside the walls. The union does not can and must stay together. Because if we carry out its essential function of social think and talk about labor without the per- n Pope Francis of the Catholic Church: “The union must keep a vigil over the walls of the city innovation if it watches over only those son, labor ends up becoming something of work, like a watchman who guards and protects those who are inside the city of labor.’ who are inside, if it protects the rights only inhumane… If we think of the person of those who already work or who are without work, we are saying something retired. This must be done, but it is half of partial and incomplete, because the person work. We do not work when we are ill, energy, enthusiasm, innovation, the joy your work. Your vocation is also to protect is fully realized when he or she becomes a nor when we are elderly… There are still of living, that are valuable common goods those who do not yet have rights, those worker… The individual becomes a person too many children and young people who that improve economic life and public excluded from work who are also excluded when he or she opens up to others, to happiness. It is therefore urgent to form a from rights and democracy. social life, when he or she thrives in work. new, human social pact, a new social pact The capitalism of our time does not Labor is the most common form of ‘Work is a form of civil for labor, that reduces working hours for understand the value of the trade union, cooperation that humanity has generated those who are in the last working phase because it has forgotten the social nature in its history. Every day, millions of people love: it is not romantic of life, to create work for the young who of the economy... This is one of the great- cooperate simply by working: educat- have the right and duty to work. The gift est sins. Market economy? No. Let us say, ing our children, operating mechanical or always intentional, of labor is the first gift fathers and mothers social market economy, as St. John Paul equipment, dealing with paperwork in an but it is true, genuine give to their sons and daughters, it is a II taught. The economy has forgotten the office… Work is a form of civil love: it is society’s primary patrimony. It is the first social nature that it has as a vocation, the not a romantic, nor always an intentional and it makes the world gift with which we help them to lift off on social nature of business, of life, of bonds love, but it is a true, genuine love, that their first free flight of adult life. and pacts. makes the world live and carry on. live and carry on.’ The union is an expression of the pro- …There is no good society without We must also think of a healthy cul- phetic profile of society. The union is born a good union, and there is no good ture of idleness – of knowing how to rest. and reborn every time that, like the bibli- union that is not reborn every day in the This is not laziness: it is a human need. work and do not study, whereas study is cal prophets, it gives a voice to those who peripheries, that does not transform the When I ask a man or woman with two or the only “good” job for children and the have none, denounces those who would discarded stones of the economy into its three children: “Tell me, do you play with young. “sell the needy for a pair of sandals” (Amos cornerstones. The Italian word for union your children? Do you allow yourself this It is a distorted and short-sighted soci- 2: 6), unmasks the powerful who trample – sindacato – is a beautiful word: it comes ‘idleness’?” – “Well, you know, when I ety that compels the elderly to work too the rights of the most vulnerable workers, from the Greek “dike,” or “justice,” and go to work they are still asleep, and when long and obliges an entire generation not defends the cause of the foreigner, the “syn,” or “together.” Syn-dike [means] I return they are already in bed.” This is to work when they should do so for them- least, the discarded. … But in our advanced “justice together.” There is no “justice inhuman. selves and for all. When the young are capitalist societies, the union risks losing together” if “together” does not include Children do not work, and should not outside the world of work, businesses lack its prophetic nature, and becoming too today’s excluded people.

Immigrant Students We Must Counter Fear With Knowledge

BY JUAN FLORES lies, we must inform ourselves and our school com- not allowed to share the citizenship status or any munities on the rights of immigrant students. In my other information about a student unless there is a t seems that candidate Donald Trump’s prom- experience, few administrators and teachers know of warrant signed by a judge. Even then, administra- ise to get rid of “bad hombres” has evolved to the 1982 Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe, which tors must inform the family of the warrant and get President Trump’s order to deport 11 million held that all students, regardless of citizenship parent consent before sharing the information. undocumented immigrants and their fami- status, are entitled to a free K-12 public education. Ilies. ICE raids have increased dramatically, and School staffs across the country must be made aware • • • although little of this has been directed at schools, that they are required to register students who live here is excellent information available on many of the immigrant families of the students in their zones or district and that they may not ask this from institutions ranging from the that we serve are now living in fear of a knock at for proof of citizenship while doing so. Department of Education to the American the door, afraid to take their children to and from Through my conversations with teachers and Civil Liberties Union. The American Federation school, fearful even of going to work. Children feel with administrators across the state, it is clear Tof Teachers has materials in English and Spanish this stress, and worry that one day either one or that there are still many questions that remain on their website. The question is how to get this both their parents might be detained and deported. unanswered and concerns that have not been information into the hands of administrators and I am the son of migrant worker families. As a adequately addressed. According to one president teachers. With union support, school leaders should young student, I was an English Language Learner. of an upstate New York teachers’ association, meet- be encouraged to develop leadership teams in their I have been an educator in NYC for 25 years -- ings that have tried to answer some of the teachers’ schools to address these issues. In-house experts need retiring from the DOE as an assistant principal in questions have felt like “covert activities.” to be developed to conduct professional development 2015. Now I am an ELL teacher and ELL programs One particular source of confusion has been for their school communities. “Know Your Rights” coach in District 7. I am also deeply involved in my information about sanctuary cities. These cities, workshops for undocumented parents should be pro- upstate community of Hudson, working with the including New York, have established citywide vided to educate families and to assist them in mak- Columbia County Sanctuary Movement develop- policies stating that they will not assist ICE. Police ing plans in case of a raid on their homes or if one or ing Education Outreach, “Know Your Rights” work- in these cities do not ask the citizenship status both parents gets detained. shops and legal clinics for supervisors, teachers, of individuals with whom they interact during Providing information that protects the rights of and undocumented families. I am concerned about routine traffic stops or even when individuals are our immigrant students and their families should no the impact that the increase in ICE raids around being held or being released from jail. The rights of longer feel like we are conducting “covert activities.” the country is having on students whose parents immigrant students are not at issue in the sanctu- are undocumented. ary movement: They have the same rights as any Juan Flores is retired assistant principal of PS/MS 20 in As school leaders who serve ELLs and their fami- other student in our schools. Administrators are the Bronx. 6 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017 NATION Carpenters Sue As City Slashes Labor

CALIFORNIA: Benefits During Negotiations Food Fight BY CHUCK WILBANKS ters, said the struggle is not over the carpenters during Roughly 62,000 grocery-store new, and blamed what he City’s actions, contract talks. workers in Southern California were New York City’s carpen- called the overreach of Bob “The City’s recent attempt preparing to walk off the job at three ters’ union was in court in Linn, the Commissioner of ‘turns on its head to circumvent the prevailing large supermarket chains at the end July for reasons that should Labor Relations. rate process so as to unilat- of August. The Orange County of alarm anyone who works for “This goes back to the jurisprudence erally impose diminished or the United Food and Commercial city government. Bloomberg trying to get rid of eliminated benefits is revealed Workers union said no progress was In a suit before New York us,” he said. “Bob Linn says for labor law of for what it is: anti-union retal- made on issues including insurance Supreme Court Judge James we owe him money, we say iation.” costs but that negotiations continued d’Auguste, New York’s District he owes us money. He’s say- New York for the As of press time, the judge with the Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons Council of Carpenters laid out ing it’s $36 million. Even if had not issued a ruling. The chains. (nbcsandiego.com) last half century.’ a case why City Hall violated he was right, we already got Carpenters seem guardedly MASSACHUSETTS: the Triborough Doctrine, a ruling from the comptroller optimistic that the case will which forbids employers from that you can’t use future pay- go their way. Tentative Accord changing the terms and con- ments to settle alleged past attorneys that they had “If we win this, it’s back After 18 months of negotiations, the ditions of employment after a overpayments.” offered nothing to contradict to status quo, and the hear- Boston Teachers Union and the city’s contract expires but before a “We have two restraining the carpenters’ position. He ings which are required School Department have hammered new contract is in place. orders – two separate judges told them the city’s actions when there is a dispute over out a tentative accord on a two-year In exchange, city workers have told them to knock it appeared to “turn on its head benefits,” said Mr. Lacey. contract covering 6,500 educators. don’t strike. off.” the jurisprudence for labor “And we’re very confident of The agreement reached Aug. 25 About 700 carpenters The carpenters had a size- law of New York for the last those.” would give a 2 percent retroactive working for the city have able rally on the steps of City half century.” Despite the importance hike in wages for the past school been working without a Hall July 13, as the judge was Assistant Comptroller of the case, the only media year and a 3 percent increase for the contract for the last seven hearing the case. Members Constantine Kokkoris filed a to cover it has been the New upcoming one. The deal requires years. But in January, the city of a wide variety of unions letter pointing out that his York Post. In what might approval by the School Committee participated, including the office has ruled before that appear a puzzling twist in and ratified by the union, which also stepped in and took away key represents guidance counselors benefits, slashing an annuity Transit Workers Union and the city cannot withhold ben- New York City tabloid jour- and teacher aides. Those votes are that had been $7.22 an hour the Retail Workers Union, efits during contract talks and nalism, the Post wrote an arti- expected to take place in September. to $0.22 per hour, cutting as well as the Central Labor cannot dock future benefits to cle sympathetic of the labor (bostonglobe.com) vacation time from 27 days a Council. settle past disputes. union. year to one, and completely At the hearing in July, In its brief, the Municipal Mr. Lacey offered a sim- MONTANA: eliminating paid sick days. Judge d’Auguste appeared Labor Council called the city’s ple explanation: “The Post Pink Slips Protest William Lacey, the director unimpressed with the city’s actions “a brazen attempt to may hate us, but they despise of civil service for the carpen- case, telling the government’s secure an unfair advantage” Mayor de Blasio.” The University Faculty Association is accusing the University of Montana of disregarding its own policy by sending termination letters to about 40 lecturers, some of whom taught full time for years. The UFA in late CSA Leaders And Other Unions August filed a grievance over the notices. A university spokeswoman said the complaint is being reviewed. Bolster Striking Local 3 Workers Enrollment is down about 24 percent since 2010 at UM, which has In July, CSA President Mark Cannizzaro responded to its budget woes by and now former President Ernest Logan attempting to reduce expenditures sent the following letter to Thomas on faculty pay. (missoulian.com) Rutledge, CEO of Charter Communications. About 2,000 IBEW Local 3 workers have RUST BELT: been on strike for several months, after the Pushback company denied them decent healthcare, One of the country’s biggest unions retirement benefits and stable and fair intends to spend tens of millions workplace rules. The company does not during the next year to try to turn appear to be negotiating in good faith. CSA the tide on GOP-dominance in states and other unions have recently made signif- once heavily influenced by labor. icant contributions to the IBEW strike fund The Service Employees International to support the workers. Union (SEIU) will focus on campaigns –CW in the Midwest, where four states have passed anti-union legislation July 14, 2017 that lets workers opt out of paying Dear Mr. Rutledge: dues to collective bargaining units. The Council of School Supervisors & The union, which has about 2 million Administrators is the labor union which members, will also back challengers to represents the principals, assistant princi- Republican lawmakers in states that pals, education administrators and early have moved to stop or reverse hikes childhood specialists who support the in the minimum wage. (nytimes.com) education of millions of New York’s chil- WASHINGTON, DC: dren. More than 10,000 retirees and their spouses make up our CSA Retiree Chapter. CHUCK WILBANKS Honoring Reagan? We are writing to voice our strong n A company that can afford to pay its CEO nearly $100 million is also squeezing the work- In 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired support for your employees, members of force. This photo earlier this summer showed the well of support for IBEW Local 3 workers, but more than 11,000 striking air traffic IBEW Local 3, who have been on strike for the strike has dragged on and the company hasn’t offered a meaningful package. controllers, crushing a walkout by the more than three months. Professional Air Traffic Controllers We are also asking our members to Organization, which had endorsed support the workers by joining their picket healthcare and should not live in fear of country, Spectrum can certainly afford him the prior year. Nevertheless, the lines around the city. We urge you to settle arbitrary workplace sanctions. to treat its employees with fairness and Department of Labor plans to honor this strike by providing your workers solid Our support for these workers is not dignity. Reagan’s union work with the Screen benefits and dignified working conditions. based only on showing solidarity with a Please, Mr. Rutledge, settle this strike. Actors Guild by inducting the former The striking technician’s demands are fellow labor union. We, and many other Get these technicians back to work. Take Republican president into the Labor not unreasonable. They are simply trying New Yorkers, believe that workers should care of your workforce. Hall of Honor later this year in a cere- to keep their heads above water in an be treated with common decency. It’s the right thing to do. mony. (dailynews.com) economy that is ever more tenuous for If your company is able to provide you Sincerely yours, ‑Compiled By Kate Gibson working men and women. They should and your immediate colleagues the most Ernest Logan, Former President not have to endure drastic cuts to their outsized compensation packages in the Mark Cannizzaro, President Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 7

40 RECTOR STREET Changes To Your Union’s Leadership Team

BY CHUCK WILBANKS In 2007, Mr. Rubio was also selected to since she was 6 years old. Rosemarie Education. She is the recipient of the participate in Columbia University’s Cahn was educated in the New York City 2016 Beacon of Hope Award, the Harriet With the retirement of Ernest Logan Fellows program, and in 2011, he became public schools and received her BA in Tubman Award, Principal of the Year and and the succession of Mark Cannizzaro as a mentor and coach to school leaders Accounting and Business Practice from numerous other awards and citations. president of CSA, other notable changes across New York City. Baruch College. Before she became an She has served CSA in several capac- occurred in the leadership of your union. The Association of Dominican- educator, she considered several careers ities throughout her career. During American Supervisors and Administrators –musician, model, accountant – and had 2011, she was on the Legislative District Henry Rubio (ADASA) has elected Mr. Rubio as exec- worked as a bookkeeper. But she decided Committee. She was a chair of District Henry Rubio is now the executive utive board member for five consecutive teaching was her calling, and went on to 23 members from 2002 until 2008 and vice president of the Council of School terms, and he served as the organization’s earn a Masters in Science Education and an assistant chair of members at 131 Supervisors and Administrators. Henry president from 2013-2015. He also has a Post Master’s in School Administration Livingston St. from 2008 until 2017. was born, raised and educated in New the privilege of serving as the current and Supervision from Brooklyn College, “I’m thrilled that my work at CSA York City, and became an educator with President of the High School Principal’s and several professional certifications. gives me a chance to use my skills in mak- a background in business and an under- Association (HSPA) and a board member In 1987, Ms. Sinclair became a science ing our union as strong as it can be,” Ms. graduate economics degree from Fordham of the Labor Council for Latin American teacher and later the gifted-program coor- Sinclair said. “And as I work with school University at Lincoln Center. He later Advancement (LCLAA). In recognition dinator at Brooklyn’s John M. Coleman safety agents, Early Childhood Center earned a graduate degree from Queens of his leadership and impact on student school, IS 271. In March 2000, she Directors, and our DOE members, I will College and administrative certification achievement, Mr. Rubio has been the became an assistant principal there, where still have the satisfaction of having a pos- from the College of Saint Rose. recipient of several community service she led mini schools devoted to computer itive influence on the lives of our city’s Mr. Rubio began his career in 1997 as a and leadership awards including recent science and performing arts. She became school children.” bilingual social studies teacher in Queens. recognitions from Latino Trendsetter in principal at the school in While an assistant principal at the High 2010, UNAPEC University in 2011, and 2002, and was instrumental School for Medical Science and Mary E. the Catholic Teacher’s Association in in improving student out- Walker Medical Science Academy, he 2013. comes. In 2008 she became played an instrumental role in the aca- Mr. Rubio and his wife Wildra have a principal assigned to the demic and organizational development of been married for 13 years and live in Department of Education’s two new schools that have demonstrated Queens with their four children. Livingston St. offices, where their academic excellence in grades 6-12. “This is a great opportunity to serve she wrote grants securing During Mr. Rubio’s five-year tenure as prin- in our union, which serves all of us so more than $20 million for cipal of A. Philip Randolph Campus High well,” Mr. Rubio said. “Mark Cannizzaro various Brooklyn school School, the Board of Regents and New York is going to be a fantastic president and I’m programs. She is also a for- State Department of Education recognized extremely happy to work by his side.” mer president of CSA’s Black the school as a “High Performing/Gap Caucus. Ms. Sinclair sits on Closing School.” The school raised student Rosemarie Sinclair the executive board of the scholarship awards from less the $500,000 Rosemarie Sinclair is now CSA’s first Middle School Principal to $12 million, and has seen performance vice president. Born in Jamaica, West Association and the New statistics improve markedly. Indies, she has been a Brooklyn resident York Association of Public n Henry Rubio n Rosemarie Sinclair

Safeguarding Schools Ramon Garcia Simple Precautions Go A Long Way In Preventing Theft

s another summer comes to an ings should be placed in cabinets or closets end, we all are returning to the designed for securing the items. Lock it and realities of a new school year. As Taking of unattended prop- ensure that the cabinet or closet is in good always, the safety of our schools repair, with doors that close securely. When remains our top priority. We are erty accounted for 51% of leaving the room unattended, lock the door. Ahappy to report that because of everyone all criminal incidents in Never leave a room empty, unattended working together to keep schools safe, last unlocked, not even for a minute! School year was the safest school year on record. But this past school year. Safety should be notified immediately of any to continue to keep our schools safe, we need missing equipment, or suspicious people or to work together to prevent crime. vehicles at a school. Waiting until tomor- The taking of unattended property home address and date of birth. Perhaps the row, next week, or next month significantly accounts for 51 percent of all criminal inci- thieves even stole your house keys so you now impacts the effectiveness of an investigation. dents in schools during the last year. As you must change the locks. When a member of the school commu- prepare your classrooms for the upcoming The theft of property can be committed nity discovers a door to an empty room school year, take a moment to think about by visitors, students, intruders, or employees. unlocked, or sees a purse, backpack, laptop, the coworkers you know, or the stories you While there may always be the potential for cell phone, or other items of value left unat- heard from last year about how someone crime, by removing opportunity we can pre- tended, they need to tell someone. That could stole their cell phones, credit cards, cash, vent it from occurring. It is actually relatively be the principal or custodian who would lock laptops or other electronic devices from their simple to do. First, don’t advertise where the door, or a School Safety Agent who would classrooms. You can sharply reduce the risk of things of value are stored. Don’t let everyone safeguard the unattended property. these crimes by properly accounting for and see that you leave your cell phone, wallet or securing your personal and school property. purse in the bottom desk drawer. And while • • • The theft of school electronics not only it sounds obvious, don’t put large sums of imply avoiding advertising your valu- has a financial cost, but the more immediate money in anything that is unlocked and never ables, ensuring good inventory control cost of the loss of the benefits they provide leave it in an unattended area. Ever! That Sprocedures are followed, locking valuable for a student’s education. With so much of includes following proper procedures for han- items up in secure storage areas, locking doors your work dependent on a wide variety of dling event funds, such as monies collected and maintaining a climate that sends a clear electronics, students who lose access to these for class trips and proms. All of these items are message that everyone is looking at what is devices are placed at a disadvantage. They small, easily picked up and whisked away. going on around the school, will go a long lose educational opportunities that are so Second, account for expensive electronics way to prevent property crime. With all of important to success today. used during the school day. Items such as lap- us working together, we can continue to. By There are other issues as well that are asso- tops and calculators that are given to students working together, we can reduce theft, fur- ciated with the theft of personal property. You to use for only one period at a time should be ther reduce crime overall and keep our entire have to cancel credit cards and get new ones. signed out at the start of each class and signed school community safe. There is a new sense of vulnerability that goes back in at the end of that class. Ensure that the along with the theft of your personal informa- security features on all computers are activated. Ramon F. Garcia is the NYPD Assistant tion, including your driver’s license with your All equipment and personal belong- Commissioner for the School Safety Division. 8 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017

GOOD THINGS FOR YOUR SCHOOL Window On The World, Through Literature

BY CHUCK WILBANKS Guerrero. The students were making their way to a demon- exico’s drug wars, stration seeking resources to women and Islam support their education when, in Egypt and the on Sept. 26, 2014, several of Tiananmen Square them were shot by police and Muprising are some of the topics other gunmen, while another a new, online program explores 43 of them “disappeared.” through contemporary litera- Their presumed deaths ture from around the world. have never been officially Words Without Borders explained, but have come to Campus (WWBC) uses an serve as a symbol of the nexus extensive backlist of works between rich drug cartels, published by the nonprofit local and national police, the Words Without Borders mag- Mexican army and the govern- azine, which has published ment in general. Students read more than 3,000 stories, COURTESY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL the Mexican novelist Francisco poems, essays and features n Words Without Borders tackles difficult topics, such as violence stemming from Mexico’s narcotics trade. Goldman’s take on the affair, translated from 112 languages Here, citizens in Mexico City protesting the disappearance and likely murder of a group of education students. whose framing essay presents and 121 countries since its the Mexico units. “The world, 2003 founding. The site orga- Mexico, Japan and Russia. the complex diversity of the “openness” and controlled horrified, discovered the truth nizes teachable, themed units Next year, literature from Iran region. Writing that is full “free” markets can be seen as about Mexico,” Goldman of translated literature, aimed and West Africa will be added, of subtleties based on reli- a direct reaction to mass suf- wrote in the New Yorker. at students in junior and with new places added each gious customs stimulated our fering caused by the Cultural “Official complicity with orga- senior high schools and in year. In 2014-2016, the organi- discussions of the nuanced Revolution. Students also nized crime, corruption, and the first two years of college. zation tested the curriculum in contexts of Islam and the examine the Tiananmen impunity has left ordinary Contextual essays and origi- more than 75 high school and power of its social and artistic Square movement and its bru- citizens in many parts of the college classrooms. influences. And within events tal repression. country without protection Douglas Unger, a professor of the upheaval of the Arab A section on Mexico called against predatory violence and Words Without at the University of Nevada, Spring, my students explored “Leaving Home” explores lawlessness.” Las Vegas, who is Education nonfiction and graphic fic- gut-wrenching issues of In Unger’s view, a rise Borders offers More Chair for the WWBC program, tion linked to news reports, immigration by documented in xenophobic populism in used the website to teach a videos and commentaries. We and undocumented workers. America can be blamed in part than 3,000 stories, semester-long undergraduate discovered through a story Folklore and the beauty of on failures to teach sufficient poems and essays course. He noted that students by Miral Al-Tahawy―the first indigenous writing is orga- awareness of other languages were asked to use their inter- Bedouin woman writer to nized around the theme of and cultures. He said Words translated from 112 net skills to find material sup- emerge from the region―and “The Mother,” translated from Without Borders Campus is one different languages. porting the discussion and to in feminist poetry by Iman the Purépecha and Mazateco step at trying to correct that. present what they discovered. Mersal, how the Arab Spring languages. The program, which aims to In the case of their studies of had been not only a struggle The unit on Mexican narco help students become wiser Egyptian literature, the results for political and human rights, violence is among the most global citizens, is free to educa- nal features provide informed were illuminating. but for women’s rights, too. difficult issues the website tors and students. perspectives. The site provides “Reading new Egyptian So three strong social justice tackles. Exploring the nearly multimedia resources and writing, it soon became clear themes emerged from our unfathomable power of the Interested educators should hyperlinks, plus a menu of that, though they share a studies. Issues of social justice drug cartels is contextualized visit the group’s website at teaching tools. written language, no Middle are a strong focus in most of through a chilling account of https://www.wwb-campus.org, So far, WWBC offers cur- Eastern country is quite like WWBC’s country-based units.” young, poor, rural students and contact the creators directly riculum organized around any other,” he said. “That’s an Units on China focus from the teachers’ college in at Campus@wordswithoutbor- five countries: China, Egypt, important realization about on how the current era of Ayotzinapa, in the state of ders.org. ‘Neighbor’ A Moral Concept, Not Just Geographic Term warning Americans about Hitler’s gov- ity for the preserva- ernment. Shocked and offended by the tion of man’s dignity racism he found in America, he became and integrity.” a fierce advocate of civil rights and an The workshop early ally of Dr. Martin Luther King. builds on a slightly Rabbi Prinz was perhaps best known abbreviated ver- for the impassioned speech he gave just sion of the film to before Dr. King delivered his “I Have a spark discussions of Dream” speech in the 1963 March on broader questions Washington for Jobs and Freedom. of social justice. By The well-attended screening provoked focusing on Rabbi a spirited discussion between members Prinz’s own story n Rabbi Joachim Prinz of the audience and the filmkakers, and complex social Rachel Fischer and Rachel Pasternak, as identity, participants BY CHUCK WILBANKS well as Rabbi Prinz’s daughter, Deborah are led through a Prinz. Several attendees remarked that process to identify n June 13, the CSA Retiree the Rabbi’s warnings about complacency n A new workshop available to schools offers an exploration of the and explore their Chapter held a screening of hold a particular resonance in contempo- civil rights legacy of Rabbi Prinz and questions of social justice. own social identities, Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent. rary America. Yet despite his courageous and then encouraged Made by two documentarians stands and high-profile activism, Rabbi of Education at Fairleigh Dickinson to consider how each person can work Ofrom New Jersey, the movie traces the Prinz remains relatively little-known in University, to create a workshop aimed for social justice as an ally, inspired by life of Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a charismatic America today. at students in grades 7-12. They named the example of the Rabbi. religious leader from Berlin who used his The filmmakers hope to change that. the program Neighbors, a reference pulpit to warn Jews that they must escape Since releasing the film last year, Ms. to Rabbi Prinz’s statement in the Neighbors is designed to be flexible the Nazi regime before it was too late. Pasternak and Ms. Fischer have collab- Washington speech that, “Neighbor is for different schedules and budgets. To When he was expelled from Germany orated with Dr. Khyati Joshi, an expert not a geographic term. It is a moral con- inquire about the program, send an email to in 1937, he toured the United States, on social justice education and Professor cept. It means our collective responsibil- [email protected]. Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 9

GOOD THINGS FOR YOUR SCHOOL Health Program Leads To Drop In Absences BY CLEM RICHARDSON year grant from the City. The program said, an impressive number since 13 is expanding into five schools in the percent of students in the program live A pilot program that has improved The Healthy and Ready Motthaven section of the Bronx later in shelters, a group more likely to be attendance at three Bronx elementary this year. beset by chronic attendance problems. schools by addressing student health to Learn Initiative helps The program is part of the Children’s Okayo said the initiative partners even issues is now available citywide – educators to identify and Health Fund, a 30-year old non-profit checked on students over the summer online. founded by Dr. Irwin Redlener and his vacation, since “someone who was The Healthy and Ready to Learn address health issues. wife, Karen, to provide health care to chronically absent last year will proba- Initiative, a free program created and children in the city’s then infamous bly be this year as well,” she said. “We administered by the Children’s Health shelters and welfare hotel system. want to break that habit in the coming Fund, gives school administrators tools and supports students who have experi- The Children’s Health Fund has since year.” to evaluate seven potential “health enced traumatic events in their lives. expanded to offer services nationally. Since June, the entire program barriers to learning” that students may Three schools currently have full Karen Redlener is now executive vice is available online – in English and face and the tools to address them, said time initiative staff and monitors in the president and chief administrative officer. Spanish - at https://hrl.nyc/. Initiative Director Wenimo Okayo. building: PS 36 in Manhattan’s District Okayo said the initiative depends Absenteeism is just one focus of the “We focus on asthma, vision, den- 5, Principal Heather Jean Baptist, PS heavily on data about individual stu- program. The site contains all of the tal, hearing, behavioral or emotional 49 in Bronx District 7, Principal Frank dents as a way of addressing their Healthy and Ready to Learn programs, health, and hunger,” Okayo said. “Of Hernandez, and PS 140 in Bronx District unique needs. For instance, it has been including professional development for course, we understand that there are a 8, with Principal Paul Cannon. credited with reducing absenteeism in teachers, families, and suggested guide- number of other issues that impact how The initiatives trains school teams the targeted schools by finding volun- lines for evaluating how healthy and a student learns, but we focus on those to evaluate each of the seven barriers teers, from school staff to community ready to learn your school might be. seven.” in their institutions, then helps them member, who check in with students The Initiative works to improve identify local resources, like community not only when they miss school, but to Okayo said she and other staff are school climate, absenteeism and to help based organizations, to partner with to encourage them when they show up. also available for lectures and school administrators create a “trauma sensitive address the issues. The program has reduced absentee- visits. Contact them by email at RTC@ school environment” that acknowledges It’s funded in part by a $475,000 a ism by four days per student, Okayo CHFUND.org . CSA’s Retiree Chapter Regional Unit Leaders BY MARK BRODSKY century, marching in protest ral- taining what we earned. With professionals in the school sys- to reunite with colleagues and lys and voting to defer raises so the current mood of society, tem. meet new people with common The Retiree Chapter has 16 colleagues would not lose their it behooves every retiree to One way in which each and interests. regional units. The unit leaders jobs. become active with CSA. Unions every one of you can help is to Last, but not least, each are chosen from the ranks of Our leaders recognize the are blamed for many of today’s join your local regional unit. unit has an outreach coordina- the retirees. They share a deep importance of a union con- economic woes because of pen- Then take the next step and tor, someone who can act as a respect for the union, which nection in retirement, keep- sions and health benefits. It become active in that unit’s leg- resource in difficult times, or for over the years has provided a ing the union strong through matters not that these entitle- islative committee, and fight for information about help that’s safety net during hard times, large membership numbers. ments were earned by us as part what you earned. readily available. Below is a list protecting jobs and benefits. As retirees, we cannot negoti- of our compensation package in Another benefit of the units of all of the regional units. Many of our unit leaders were ate our benefits, which were exchange for lower wages. But is social: They provide trips, If you haven’t already joined, pioneers in unionism and the earned through past contracts. we must remain vigilant in pro- luncheons and meetings, all of please contact your regional civil rights battles of the 20th Our main concern is main- tecting that which we earned as which provide an opportunity unit leader today!

ARIZONA PACIFIC COAST FLORIDA- SOUTHEAST FLORIDA- SUN CENTRAL NEW LONG ISLAND LOWER HUDSON NORTHERN NEW Maishe Levitan Carol Rainey Lois Turetzky COAST JERSEY Victor Ravens VALLEY JERSEY Retired in 1991 as Retired in 1996 as Retired in 1999 as Michael Nemoytin Lucille Vecchiarelli Retired in 1989 as Janice Imundi Mike Mirakian principal of Mahalia assistant principal of principal, CES 73, Bronx Retired 2001 as Retired in 1997 as assistant principal, IS Retired in 2004 as Retired in 2004 as Jackson MS, Brooklyn. PS 335, D-16, Brooklyn. (principal mentor for assistant principal assistant principal, 364, Brooklyn. principal of MS 216, principal of Bronx (Additional assignment: lamesagramsey@ District 4 and New (English), Morris High PS 181, Brooklyn. [email protected] Queens. Academy High School ATS program citywide.) gmail.com Visions for Public School, Bronx. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Schools) [email protected] captmikenemo@ verizon.net

GEORGIA BRONX BROOKLYN MANHATTAN QUEENS STATEN ISLAND CAROLINAS Rockland (NY) Orange Georgia Harrison Marvin Goodman Rosalyn Allman Stanley Wilson Leonard B. Sterman Allen Nilsen Ella Ivy (NY) Bergen (NJ) Retired in 2003 as Retired in 1991 as Manning Retired in 2001 as Retired in 2005 as a Retired in 2004 as Retired in 2001 as Bart Bookman assistant assistant principal, PS Retired in 2015 as prin- principal of PS 297, district administrator principal of Concord principal of PS 268, Retired in 2002 as superintendent, D-17. 189, Manhattan. cipal of MS 210 Queens Brooklyn. special education, High School, Alternative Brooklyn. (Teacher assistant principal, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] District 26. High Schools, fellows consultant, science, Adlai [email protected] Staten Island. national level.) Stevenson HS. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017

MEMBER AT WORK Despite Rampant Homelessness, A School Excels

BY KATE GIBSON by with a child who looked to be 6 to 8 part in the Algebra for All initiative, and years-old. Mr. Russo is assigning the most effective When PS 294 in the Bronx opened its “I’d tell them if parents would give us math teachers to be responsible for math doors as a new community school four the opportunity, we would do right by instruction for third through fifth grad- years ago, there were lots of empty seats their child.” in its classrooms. The state allocates additional funding “I’d watch little kids and their par- to districts with turnaround plans; he PS 94 is among the ents flooding trains to go downtown spent much of that on social and emo- in their charter uniforms,” said Daniel tional support. schools taking part Russo, who became principal at the “A lot of students are in crisis,” Mr. Walton Avenue School after writing a Russo said. in the Algebra For proposal to open a new school. Before When money ran out in the 2015-16 that, he spent six years teaching at PS 76 school year, he formed a partnership All initiative. the Bennington School in the Bronx. with Deutsche Bank to fund counsel- Now, Walton Avenue is a high-per- ing services in the school for another forming elementary school. two years. He invested other money he ers. The city program only begins such Mr. Russo’s focus on core learning is secured from the state in technology, specialization with fifth graders. taking place in a building that before had including smart boards. When that fund- The school also participates in univer- housed a school which was phased out ing dried up, he appealed to New York sal literacy, a second of the chancellor’s after struggling for more than a decade. City Council Member Vanessa Gibson, equity and excellence initiatives, which “When you go through the new who represents the council district 16 in Mr. Russo calls an added layer of support school process, you think new building, KATE GIBSON the Bronx. to strengthen instruction. fresh start. You don’t think about a com- n PS 94 principal Daniel Russo has seen his In June, she delivered a $110,000 con- Mr. Russo’s advice for other princi- munity in trauma, where parents had to students beat city averages on math tests tribution to technology upgrades at the pals? During the day, focus on your role watch the school that failed them shut and improve their English scores. school. as the leader of your school rather than its doors.” Mr. Russo also channeled resources to getting bogged down in the minutiae About one third of the roughly 520 rules that give children living in tempo- teacher development, an effort he is now of administration such as DOE regula- children attending Walton live in tem- rary housing the right to remain in their looking to sustain through private grants. tions. Read those on your own time, he porary housing, meaning the school is school of origin even if they move out- “It’s keeping your eye on the long term said. Instead, stand on the sidewalk and among those with the highest homeless side the district. Mr. Russo and his staff and knowing when your money is going say good morning as parents drop their populations in the city, and more than are forced to cap their classes every year to run out, and seeking out resources.” kids off. a third are former or current English and overflow dozens of students in every Walton contracts with Abbott House, “I know parents,” he said. “I know Language Learners. Still, Walton stu- grade to nearby schools. a mental health organization, “which when kids disappear. It’s feeling a real dents outdid city averages on last year’s “We need more space,” said Mr. makes sure every family is taken care of connection to the community, and if a state math tests, with 53 percent passing Russo. “This building cannot support the in an individualized way,” Russo said. situation presents itself where a parent is versus 40 percent across the city, while number of families that live in the com- The group helps secure goods for a food upset, they are not looking for a person students learning English improved their munity as well as those that leave the bank at the school from which families in an ivory tower. They’ll find me.” scores by nine percentage points. community.” can pick up bags of food once a week. Mr. Russo said he makes himself avail- The success that Mr. Russo and the Mr. Russo approached his new posi- “We give away coats and have clinics, so able to pupils, parents and teachers seven faculty have achieved is also bringing tion by ingraining himself in the com- should a child need medication for sei- days a week. “From 11 pm to 5 in the with it added complications. The school munity. He attended parent meetings zures, or has asthma, they can be admin- morning is when I sleep. It’s exhausting, can’t serve all the children who want to and spent hours sitting in a Bronx diner, istered to.” but when you start to see the benefits, it’s attend, a fact that is exacerbated by DOE where he’d talk to everyone who walked PS 294 is among the schools taking worth it.”

Collective Bargaining AROUND THE STATE Don’t Try This Alone Welcoming Cannizzaro, Your Benefits Have Come From Many Preparing For Challenges Years Of Tough CSA Negotiations BY PETER MCNALLY Association of New York State) under an umbrella organization entitled any studies have shown a • A more than 10 percent salary bump embers of the New York NYSSAC (New York State Supervisors M dramatic correlation between for service in Renewal Schools. State Federation of School and Administrators Consortium) which Administrators are thrilled to represents over 15,000 Active School the sharp decline of labor unions in • An annual contribution by the DOE of Leaders and over 10,000 retirees. the United States and rising income $708 to the Accrual Fund. welcome Mark Cannizzaro as Mpresident of CSA. As you know, Mark Advocating for professional develop- inequality, depleted benefits and job • Supplemental tax deferred annuity is also the president of NYSFSA and is ment programs is a special focus of insecurity in the general workforce. plans for additional retirement income. Below are some of the wage and a field vice president of the American NYSSAC. • Representation for OEO, SCI, OSI and workplace benefits that your union Federation of School Administrators as 2568J cases. well. his year will present school leaders has negotiated on your behalf. These • Free and reduced costs for professional I have known Mark for many years. with many challenges. We need benefits are only part of what your development, a potential savings of He will be a strong voice for school Tto make our voices heard on the union negotiated – look for more in thousands of dollars a year. leaders and public education, not only state ESSA plan, the Next Generation upcoming CSA News issues. A com- • Salary step increases for education in New York City for CSA, but also for Learning Standards, and the proposed plete list of benefits are available on administrators. NYSFSA on the State level, and for AFSA constitutional convention, among the CSA website. on the National level. other topics. NYSFSA will continue to • Additional annual leave days for those School leadership policies are deter- meet regularly with the NYSED com- –CW working summer school. mined by many decisions on the federal missioner and her staff and attend all • A guaranteed 18% salary increase over • Flexible vacation scheduling. and state levels and the presence of our NYS Regents meetings as well as key the life of our contract. • Seasonal performance incentive, unions is essential in these arenas. AFSA legislative hearings. As always, NYSFSA • Lifetime defined benefit retirement including for non-school based mem- is working closely with other national will be active lobbying during the state plans. bers. organizations such as the NAESP budget negotiations, and advocating for • Salary protection for interim acting • Defined workday and a lunch period (National Association of Elementary improvements to the APPR process. positions. free of responsibility. School Principals ) and NASSP (National I will continue to provide you with Association of Secondary School updates on these and other topics as • Performance incentive opportunities. • Generous health care package nego- Principals ) to advocate for those who the year progresses. tiated through involvement with the • Per-session compensation restored to lead our public schools. We also are Municipal Labor Council. 500 hours. collaborating with our colleagues Peter McNally is the executive director of in SAANYS (School Administrators NYSFSA. Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 11

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Permanent Titles Christopher Ruszkowski, New Mexico’s acting secretary of education since June, now has the job Herman for real. The appointment of the Legislative Agenda Merritt former middle school social studies teacher was announced by Susana Martinez, the state’s Republican governor, who said she was confi- Obamacare Lives; Other Dangers Remain dent he would bring “the energy, enthusiasm and leadership needed ne of the biggest debates would encourage more healthy people to opt out because of to help New Mexico’s students suc- of the summer was over the loss of the subsidy. ceed.” (abqjournal.com) the potential repeal Another controversial aspect of the ACA is the so-called and replacement of the Cadillac Tax, intended to target high-cost employer pro- OAffordable Care Act. If you were vided benefits. A 40% excise tax is applied to employers OKLAHOMA: a fan of the program by former who pay over a designated amount for premiums. This tax Gaps in Pay President Obama, you probably is so unpopular that the starting date for it has been moved Lawmakers in Oklahoma approved a looked at it one way, while sup- from 2018 to 2020. Many people believe that employers state budget without a hike in base porters of President Trump, at least will cut benefits or raise the deductible to avoid paying pay for teachers, who on average some of them anyway, saw things a penalty. Some employers will offer raises in exchange earn less than their counterparts in differently. While there were law- for lower health costs. The net effect of higher wages all but one or two of the other 50 makers who wanted to strengthen with taxes will result in more out of pocket costs for the states. The gap in compensation the system, President Trump and employee. Today, less than a quarter of employers would be versus surrounding states has been many members of his party tried to subject to the tax but by 2022, over 50% would be affected. key to an ongoing effort to increase follow campaign promises to repeal More than two thirds of House members have co-spon- wages and keep more educators Some and replace it. Many lawmakers sored legislation to repeal the Cadillac Tax. The National in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City felt a lot of heat from constituents Business Council, the United States Chamber of Commerce Public Schools intends to take legal legislators and ultimately, the GOP failed to and the AFL-CIO have called for its repeal. action against the state Legislature seek to deliver for the president. One of America’s heroes from the Vietnam War, Sen. in an effort to get more educational He has since called for the law John McCain, became a modern-day hero when he voted funding. (enidnews.com) limit or to implode. against his party’s efforts to kill the ACA. He said, “I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to trust VERMONT: strike the • • • each other, stop the political gamesmanship and put the ven though many of us health care needs of the American people first.” Limits To Change Internal have health insurance pro- Let’s hope that when this issue is on the table again, we The Trump administration’s efforts vided by our employers, will have public hearings that result in a compromise that to cut 14 percent from federal Revenue even employer sponsored fixes the flaws in the ACA but continues to allow the 17.7 education spending is not cause Ehealth benefits may be affected million newly insured adults through ACA along with the for panic, according to Vermont’s Act, passed by changes in federal healthcare 2.3 million young adults who were extended to age 26 to top education official. “Like me, law. The Internal Revenue act enjoy being insured. she actually has less power than in 1956. of 1956 excludes employer pro- they think,” Vermont Secretary • • • of Education Rebecca Holcombe vided benefits from payroll and said of U.S. Secretary of Education income taxes. The purpose of this REMINDER Betsy DeVos and concerns that exemption is to improve the quality and lower the cost of Many people contribute to our PAC. However, only 10% charter schools would be favored healthcare, ensuring that employees are healthy and able of PAC donations can be used on Federal Issues. As men- over public schools. Still, Ms. to work. Today, some legislators are looking to limit the tax tioned in the Summer AFSA newsletter, AFSA members can Holcombe expressed concern exclusion or eliminate it all together. House Speaker Paul contribute to the national PAC by sending a personal check about potential cuts in Medicaid, Ryan’s plan, dubbed “A Better Way,” would limit the tax made out to “AFSA PAC” to 1101 17th St., N.W., Suite 408, which supports many of her state’s exclusion. An analysis by the Congressional Budget Office Washington, D.C. 20036. Your canceled check will serve as most at-risk children. (vnews.com) (CBO) found that such a limit would increase the financial your receipt. burden on people with severe health problems and limit ‑Compiled By Kate Gibson people’s access to health care. Cutting the tax exclusion Herman Merritt is director of political affairs at CSA. 12 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017

Dr. Douglas A Union Tale The Welfare Fund V. Hathaway For Children Reimbursements, Protocols For Scripts Over the summer, Hardball Press released Good Guy Jake, a bilingual chil- uestion: I’m a newly-appointed AP. ANSWER: Thanks for attending the work- dren’s book that union supporters will I received a bill from the UFT Welfare shop, and remembering that the Fund reim- love. Fund for prescription drugs I purchased burses prescription drug co-payments. Due to For years, Jake has repaired and painted on Aug. 5. Can you help me with this? the volume of claims and paperwork, we ask broken toys he pulled from the trash on QANSWER: Sure. When you change posi- that you wait until you receive the last report his rounds and given to the children in tions from teacher to a supervisory position, for the year (covering October, November, and the local shelter at Christmas. But when it takes the Department of Education a few December). Please make copies of all quarters weeks (hopefully) to switch your records from and send the copies to the CSA Retiree Welfare a teacher payroll line to a supervisory line. Fund, 40 Rector Street, 12th Floor, New York, We receive a report from the DOE at the end NY 10006. We will process them in the order of September, which we use to determine eli- they are received, and usually start reimburse- gibility. We have an agreement with the UFT ments in mid- March, with all reimbursements Welfare Fund to reimburse expenses incurred made by the end of April. by our members in the transition from UFT to CSA. Please send us a copy of the UFT letter • • • Due to and we will reimburse the UFT the amount We welcome back our in-service members volume, we would have paid for your medications. and join you in looking forward to a successful an angry motorist turns Jake in to the san- You will be responsible for paying the UFT the year. If your family status changed over the itation company, Jake is fired for breaking send in difference between the amount they billed summer, including moving to a new location, city regulations. His union takes the case and the amount we paid. This reciprocal agree- please contact the Fund so we can help update to arbitration, and calls in a group of claims ment works for dental procedures as well, and your status and ensure communications are children with their toys, who testify that for the (rare) case when a supervisor reverts to sent to the proper location and all family Jake taught them to believe in the spirit of after you a teaching position, in which case we bill the members are properly eligible for benefits. Christmas. UFT for any benefits you used before the UFT If you are new to CSA, welcome! And The author, Mark Torres, is General receive restored your coverage. welcome to the Fund. If you have not yet Counsel to Teamsters Union Local 810 in completed an enrollment form, please con- New York. He is a former Engineer and the last uestion: I retired as an EA June 30, tact the Fund and request one. As soon as the union shop steward whose commitment 2017. I’ve been getting prescriptions Department of Education confirms your status to the labor movement spans nearly 30 one for through Express Scripts. When I as a CSA member we will activate your bene- years. attended your pre-retirement work- fits and send appropriate materials. For more information and to order the the year. Qshop, you said I should send quarterly reports book, go to http://hardballpress.com/good- I receive from Express Scripts to the Welfare Dr. Doug Hathaway is the Welfare Fund guy-jake.html Fund for reimbursement. I received my first Administrator. You may reach him at dhatha- –CW report. Do I send this to a particular person? [email protected].

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NYC public schools, Mr. Leibowitz taught chologist. She retired as a supervisor of psy- In Memoriam at Marymount College in Westchester. chologists in 2006. The following year she Additional survivors include two sons, David was named the director of a Bilingual School and Yves. Psychology Support Center at Fordham n MILTON ANSEL, 74, died on May 22 in lievable memory and could amuse you with n ISAAC LEVINE, 81, died on May 30 in University’s Graduate School of Education, Nyack, NY. The husband of CSA member one joke after another,” her cousin added. Somers, NY. Mr. Levine was born in the a position she held for three years. In 1976, Marianne Ansel for 40 years, he was born Her first husband, Hilly Hilkowitz, and sec- Bronx, the son of Polish immigrants. “They she met Frank Tabone, who became her and raised in the Bronx. After high school, ond spouse, Charlie Webb, died before her. lived in a mixed Italian and Jewish neighbor- second husband in 1980. The couple lived Mr. Ansel attended New York City College Survivors include a sister, Millicent Mauer, a hood; his childhood friends were his until his in the Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale and of Technology in Brooklyn. He served as a retired school secretary. passing,” said Mr. Levine’s daughter Carol Yonkers, before retiring to New Mexico in drill instructor in the Army for two years, n JAY KAPLAN, 89, died on April 16, three Grubman. Mr. Levine attended Roosevelt 2011. “She did touch many lives through her ending in 1964. A resident of Stony Point, days before he would have turned 90. A res- High School and what is now called Lehman years; she drew people together,” said her NY, Mr. Ansel owned his own credit and ident of the Riverdale neighborhood in the College, but was then known as Hunter-in- husband. Additional survivors include two collection business for years, then worked Bronx for more than six decades, the lifelong the-Bronx. He was drafted into the Army brothers, James and Louis Gonzalez, a son, as a collection manager. After retiring as New Yorker attended New York University’s in 1958, with a year of service followed by Stewart Andrew Martinez, two granddaugh- superintendent of speech services in district Heights campus, earning a bachelor’s and a stint in the Reserves. He was an assistant ters and two great granddaughters. 7 in the Bronx in 1998, Marianne Ansel has a master’s in English and education. He teacher when he met his future wife, Marian, n DANIEL ANNA PANTANO-FISHER, continued early intervention and speech served in the Army during the Korean War, at Herman Ridder Junior High School in 81, died June. 26 in Staten Island. Born in therapy work through agencies. “Retired and after his discharge in 1951 he taught the Bronx, where she was a Spanish teach- Manhattan, she went to PS 11 and earned never means retired,” she said. In addition high school science and English. Mr. Kaplan er. They married in 1961. In the mid-1960s a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from to his wife, survivors include a sister, Eleanor became an assistant principal in 1959, and he worked as a social studies teacher at Wagner College. She retired as an assistant Haray, two children, Josh and Lauren Ansel- retired as principal of Ronald McNair ele- Winthrop Junior High School in Brooklyn, principal at Clara Barton High School in Cangro, and a step grandson. mentary school in Brooklyn in 1987. Irma, where he was assistant principal and then Brooklyn in 1996. She was a member of n ROSLYN DE BELLIS, 85, died June 14 in His wife of more than 50 years, died in 2013. principal, retiring in 1990. After living in the third order of St. Dominic and an active Mobile, Ala., where she lived for 24 years. The Sept. 11 attacks motivated Mr. Kaplan in Brooklyn and Queens throughout their member of St. Ann’s Church, where she Born in the Bronx, she graduated magna his 70s to became a certified vessel examin- careers, Mr. Levine and his wife moved to was a lector and an Eucharistic minister. cum laude from City College of New York er with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. During his Westchester County, NY, in 1994. A runner Survivors include her husband of 30 years, with a bachelor’s in business administration retirement, Mr. Kaplan also played violin in for many years, Mr. Levine continued to walk Hermann Fischer. and a master’s in education. She also earned the Bronx Symphony Orchestra and wrote for exercise later in life. He was passionate n JOEL SHAPIRO, 71, died May 21 in master’s degrees from City University of several books, including a fictional account about politics and history. In addition to his Boynton Beach, Fla. Born and raised in New York and Fordham University. She of global warming and several suspense and daughter, survivors include his wife and his Brooklyn, he earned his bachelor’s and mas- worked as a business education teacher detective novels. “He was quite industrious granddaughter, Jennifer Grubman. ter’s degrees at Queens College and a PhD and guidance counselor at Evander Childs and creative, and he was not shy to take n DANIEL MARBLO, 63, died on July from Columbia Teacher’s College. He began High School, assistant principal at Harry charge when he thought he could help,” teaching at Brooklyn’s Canarsie High School S. Truman High School and principal of said his son, Stanley Kaplan. 22. Born in Queens, he attended Queens in the late 1960s and after seven years trans- Olinville Junior High School in the Bronx, College and earned two masters degrees, n CARLOS LEDEE, 82, died June 12, in ferred to Clara Barton High School in Crown retiring in 1988. She then taught part-time one from Manhattan College and one from Queens, NY. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Heights, where he was a science teacher at Berkeley College in White Plains, NY. A Mercy College. He began his 30-year career Mr. Ledee earned a bachelor’s degree at and assistant principal for more than 20 volunteer at numerous local groups and as an English teacher at MS 113 in the Bronx, Wooster College in Ohio in 1956 and a years. Named acting interim principal at charities, she was a member of the Opera where he was promoted to dean. In 2003, master’s degree from Columbia Teacher’s Canarsie HS in February 2000, the former Guild and the League of Women Voters. Her Mr. Marblo helped open a new school, PS/ College in 1981. Mr. Ledee started his career resident of Long Island became principal of husband, Frank De Bellis, predeceased her. MS 194, in the Bronx, where he was dean as a third grade teacher at PS 19 in Brooklyn the school four months later. He retired in Survivors include a son, Mark, a daughter, of the middle school. Several years later he and also worked as a guidance counselor 2005. Survivors include Barbara, his wife of Marlene, a sister, Catherine De Buono, and took on the role of assistant principal at PS before becoming an assistant principal at 44 years, his children, Gary and Valerie, and three granddaughters. 41 Gun Hill Road School in the Bronx, where PS 19, then a bilingual program supervi- two grandchildren. n KEVIN DUFFY, 59, died on June 9. Born sor in the administrative office in District he was supervisor of the special education n GERALD SPIELMAN, 86, died on May in New York City, the lifelong resident of the 24 in Queens, retiring in 2002. He and his department and teachers. “His role as their 19 in West Windsor, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, Flushing neighborhood of Queens graduat- future wife, Anna, both belonged to the supervisor encouraged teachers to become Mr. Spielman earned a bachelors and mas- ed from Francis Lewis High School, where he same church. They married in 1959 and leaders themselves,” said Erika Tobia, princi- ters at Brooklyn College, and attended the later did his student teaching. He graduated lived in the Middle Village neighborhood pal at the elementary school. “His colleagues doctorate program in education at Rutgers from City College of New York, where he also of Queens for nearly 50 years. In his retire- will remember him as a person who enjoyed University. During a 30-year career with NYC earned a master’s in education. Mr. Duffy ment, Mr. Ledee was active in community telling a joke and ‘keeping it real.’” Mr. DOE, he was a teacher, dean and retired as an obtained a second master’s in administra- work and church ministry. “The rest of the Marblo retired on July 1. Margaret, his wife assistant principal. He later worked as a real tion from Fordham University. He began as time we lived like we were on vacation; of 25 years, died in 2015. Survivors include estate agent and broker in Middlesex and an industrial arts teacher at Adlai Stevenson we enjoyed each other’s company,” said a son, Matthew, and a sister, Christine Zullo. Somerset counties in New Jersey, where he High School in the Bronx. He retired in his wife.” In addition to his wife, survivors n RACHEL MARTINEZ-TABONE, 73, died and Ellie, his wife of nearly 63 years, moved September as an assistant principal of the include a daughter, Suzanne Garcia, and on May 26 in Rio Rancho, NM. Born in in the early 1960s. “He’s sorely missed,” Bronx Alternative Learning Center, on the four grandchildren. Santurce, Puerto Rico, she came to New York said his wife. Mr. Spielman served on the campus of Adlai Stevenson HS, which closed n EUGENE LEIBOWITZ, 87, died May 26. City as a young child, living in housing proj- Somerset Board of Education and was a in 2009. One of eight children, Mr. Duffy Born in New York City, he grew up in the ects in Manhattan and the Bronx. A gradu- member of the Village Grande Homeowners “was the middle child, he was the good one Bronx, graduating from Evander Childs ate of Lehman College, she then attended Association. In addition to his spouse, sur- in the family,” said a sister, Christina Duffy. High School and then studying at New York Fordham University, Bank Street College vivors include a son, Jeff, a daughter, Lisa President of the Long Island Chapter of the University, where he majored in modern of Education and Yeshiva University, earn- Tilbor, and four grandchildren. Antique Truck Club of America, he was also languages and earned his bachelor’s and ing three master’s degrees and a PhD for chairman of the national club’s board. Mr. master’s degrees. He worked as a teacher at developmental psychology. She started her To place an obituary, email Kate Gibson at Duffy was an active member in his Flushing Christopher Columbus High School, then as 30-plus year with the NYCDOE as a teacher, [email protected] or call her at (212) parish, St. Kevin Roman Catholic Church, an assistant principal of foreign language at then a bilingual teacher, then a school psy- 823-2053. where he served as an usher. Additional sur- DeWitt Clinton High School and Theodore vivors include four brothers, Gavin, Mathew, Roosevelt High School in the Bronx, retiring Peter and Moose, and two more sisters, Ruth in 1987. He completed his military service as Leonard and Joanne Modica. a translator-interpreter at U.S. Army head- n BERNICE HILKOWITZ-WEBB, 89, died quarters, Europe, in 1956. Fluent in Spanish, May 23 in Nyack, NY. Known as Bunnee, she German, French Italian and Russian, Mr. October is National was born and raised in the Bronx, where Leibowitz was instrumental in implement- she spent her entire career as an educator. ing the audio-lingual method of teaching Principals’ Month She earned a bachelor’s degree at Hunter foreign languages in the 1960s. He was College, and began as a kindergarten teach- awarded National Defense Education grants Nov. 11: Our Annual American Federation of School Administrators, er at PS 63, where she also worked as assis- to study Russian and travel in the Soviet the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National tant principal and principal. In the early Union in the 1960s. Childhood trips to the Association of Elementary School Principals have designated October as 1970s, she was tapped as principal of a cinema helped inspire and enhance his National Principals’ Month. new school, PS 160, where she remained interest in learning languages. “We used to One fun way for students and educators to get involved in the celebration is until her retirement. She was never afraid sit through consecutive showings of foreign to enter AFSA’s video contest. Students, with teacher supervision, can create a to stand up and speak for children, said her films, paying special attention to the sub- short, unique video that tells what their principal means to them and to your cousin, Myrna Wohlberg, a retired adminis- tleties of dialogue,” recalled Mr. Leibowitz’s school. Past students have done lip syncs, music videos, and dances to show trative superintendent and principal at Adlai twin brother, Bernard, who retired as an their appreciation. E. Stevenson High School in the Bronx. The assistant principal of foreign languages at One winner will be chosen for each school level: elementary, middle, and first female governor of Rotary International Brooklyn Technical High School in 1991. high school. Each winning school will receive a $200 gift card to Best Buy. The District 7210, she was a leader in the orga- Throughout their lives the brothers enjoyed competition gets tougher every year, so start brainstorming today! The deadline nization for 35 years, helping to raise funds communicating with each other in differ- to submit your video is 11:59 p.m. Sept. 29. to eradicate polio around the globe. “She ent languages as a means of maintaining For more information, go to Principalsmonth.org. had a wonderful sense of humor, an unbe- their proficiency. After retiring from the 14 CSA NEWS Sept. 2017 RETIREE Chapter CHAIR’S MESSAGE COORDINATORS Gayle Lockett RC Outreach Program To Looking Forward And Catching Up Disseminate Information he officers, Executive Board and RC members join me in wishing our former President, Ernest Logan, special congratulations on his retirement. TIt gives me great pleasure to welcome Mr. Logan and many other new retirees to the Retiree Chapter. Now, you can join our regional units, enjoy Welfare Fund supplemental benefits, participate in our remarkable cultural events and attend informative workshops. Also, you are invited to attend monthly Executive Board meetings. Check online for dates and time and call the RC to let Start the us know you’re coming. new school We are fortunate to have Mark Cannizzaro as our new president. He year by was lead negotiator of our latest CSA contract. Among its many provisions, marching retiree health benefits were protected KATE GIBSON and salary increases for members in n From left to right, CSARC Outreach members John Leary, Sharon Thompson, William Woods, Myrna with CSA in active service were secured. Walters (slightly hidden Bonnie Seiler), Donna M. Valenti, President Ernest Logan, Felice Hannah. Start this school year off with a the annual demonstration of solidarity by participating in the Labor Day Parade on Sept. BY FELICE HANNAH • Area Office on the Aging Labor Day 9. If you are unable to march, there will AFSA/CSARC Outreach Liaison • Caregiving be a bus you can ride. Register online so • Transportation for the disabled Parade. that we can provide you with a T-shirt, he CSA Retiree Chapter’s Outreach • TRS/TDA cap and lunch. Program is intended to serve our mem- • Office of Labor Relations /IRMAA bers by disseminating information and (income related maximum adjusted • • • materials through workshops and pro- amount) Tviding assistance through individual contacts. I • Cybercrime / identity theft e continue to need your Political Action Committee contributions to support and educate our elected officials on developed the Program when we were known as • Estate planning your behalf. If you are a new retiree, you must re-register Retired School Supervisors and Administrators In addition to myself, members of the W (RSSA). Outreach Database subcommittee include for PAC to continue your previous support. Most retirees joined the President’s Club for $8 per month. With these funds, we address our CSARC Outreach Coordinators’ Program Chairpersons William Woods, Sharon political concerns and make our collective union voice heard. has been reinstituted. We now have several Thompson and Donna Valenti; and Members As we mentioned in an emailed update, the Cost of Living dedicated and highly motivated volunteers John Leary, Bonnie Seiler and Myrna Walters. Adjustment (COLA) will increase from 1% to 1.2% effective in Sept. who provide services throughout the tri-state If you have any questions or would like to This is based on the first $18,000 of your pension. (Some eligibility is area. We are expanding our services to include set up a presentation to a group of retirees, based on being 62 years old and retired for 5 years or at least 55 and information regarding programs and services please contact me at (212) 823-2020, or email retired for 10 years.) vital to our members, their spouses and regis- me at [email protected]. tered domestic partners. Reminders The CSARC outreach coordinators have To become a CSARC Outreach Coordinator you We are part of CSA’s 50th Educational Leadership Conference, developed a database subcommittee designed don’t need to be ‘appointed’ by the unit leader or so register for complimentary breakfast at our General Meeting at to digitalize documents for disseminating live in the tri-state area. Training will be provided the NY Hilton at 9 am on Nov. 4. We are honoring Randi Herman, information and facilitating workshop pre- for you in the state in which you live. However, former CSA Vice President, and Dee Dee Goidel, an original elected sentations in several areas, including: you are required to be a CSARC member and a retiree officer in the initiation of our chapter. It was under her lead- • Medicare member of a CSARC unit. If you are interested in ership that our regional units arose and later she was our retiree leg- • Medicaid helping your fellow retirees and receiving expert islative representative. She is still active on our Executive Board. • Federal long term care programs training, just contact Felice Hannah @ 212- 823 If you ordered a Natter’s calendar, it will be sent out as soon as • Social Security 2020 Ext. 2078 or email : [email protected]. the RC receives it. The fall Educational and Cultural Program begins in September. If you are still interested in signing up for available events, check Welcome New Members online or call the RC at (212) 823-2020. In case we need to contact you, keep your addresses and emails Caiazza, Diane Palacios, Marlene Randall, James Strauss, Eric Williams, Michele up to date with the RC and Welfare Fund separately, because of con- fidentially. I look forward to catching up with you at the unit meetings, con- ferences and CSA events. AAP 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] Sept. 2017 CSA NEWS 15 RC Regional Units Centenarian

PACIFIC COAST GEORGIA To recap and closeout this event- We have been busy. In May, the unit ful year, we will hold our fall meeting enjoyed a week aboard The Oasis of the on Wed., Dec. 6 at 11 am at Mimi’s, Seas, and three ports: Labadee, Haiti; 22651 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, Falmouth, Jamaica; and Cozumel, Mexico. CA 92630. Luncheon cost: $20. RSVP: Our Spring meeting was held on one of Carol Rainey - Lamesagramsey@gmail. our days at sea. Our Fall meeting will be com; (619) 667-0759. Checks payable to held in October. We will send information CSARCPCU can be mailed to Carol, 5380 soon. The Reading Divas will reconvene on Arizona Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942. All Sept. 30, after their summer hiatus. They CSA members and guests are welcome. will discuss The Japanese Lover by Isabel — Carol Rainey Allende. This multigenerational love story will provide a great discussion. — Georgia Harrison Spring Meeting At Sea QUEENS n Members of the RC Georgia Unit cruised the Caribbean in May, holding their Spring The Unit is preparing activities for the meeting on board the ship, and visiting Haiti, Mexico and Jamaica. From left to right: coming year. Our paramount event is the MANHATTAN Nathan and Stasia Dennison, Wilbur and Gail Jenkins, Iris Berkeley, Barbara Loftin, annual luncheon meeting on Tues., Oct. Georgia Harrison, Althea Serrant, Barbara Harrison, Sherry and Egbert Boucarut and 17. As in past years, it will be at Terrace You should have fliers about our Melba Parks. On The Park in Flushing Meadows Park. fall 2017 trips. Please make an individ- Mark Cannizzaro, the new President of ual check for each outing and mail to CSA, is our speaker and we await confir- Manhattan Unit, CSARC, C/O Suzanne mation of other speakers. Members will Muller, 4 Stuyvesant Ova, Apt. 12A, enjoy a reception with hors d’oeuvres fol- New York, NY, 10009. Suzanne will lowed by a complete luncheon. As usual, inform you if you are going on a trip or paid unit members will receive a dis- are on a waiting list. You can call her at Take An Adventure In Art counted price. If you have any questions, (212) 673- 4955. We would love to take contact me at [email protected] everyone who is interested, but there is or [email protected]. You will receive limited availability. If you haven’t sent At CSA’s Headquarters a flier, which you can also view on our in your 2017-18 dues, please send a $15. website www.csaqueens.org. check made out to Manhattan Unit The RC is offering to CSA staff an evening of fun and creativity. One of — Leonard B. Sterman CSARC to Stanley H. Wilson, 400 East the latest crazes is a paint and sip event. 56 Street, 8M, New York, NY, 10022. Grab a drink, take a seat and join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure in — Stanley Wilson art in a relaxed, environment, where an experienced artist will guide you CENTRAL NEW JERSEY step-by-step through creating a featured painting. Perfect for beginners and aficionados alike, the classes offer a fun, easy, stress-free chance to create a Thank you to all who joined the unit painting you can be proud of — Cheers to that! this year. We had an increase in member- BRONX Acrylic Painting Workshops II and III ship for which we are proud and apprecia- Workshop I: Wed., Oct. 18 tive. For those of you who have let your We hope you all had a good sum- Workshop II: Thurs., Nov. 16 membership lapse, you may rejoin sim- mer and are ready for an exciting new Instructor: Nancy Baldwin ply by sending in dues. Save the dates: On year. Our fiscal year begins Oct. 1, so Location: CSA, Founder’s Hall Oct. 11 from 9:30 to 12 pm, we will enjoy please send your dues to CSARC Bronx Time: 5 to 7 pm a buffet breakfast at the All Seasons Diner Unit, P.O. Box 6, Bronx, NY 10471. Fee: $40 each 11 in Freehold. Dr. Hathaway will discuss We look forward to having you as part Contact: Retiree Chapter Office our benefits. On Nov. 17 from 9:30 to 12 of our expanding membership. If you Join us for an unforgettable evening of painting. No previous drawing or pm, we will hold a bagel breakfast at the have suggestions for activities, please painting experience necessary! We provide you with all the materials and Monroe Township Library, at which Felice send them to the above address as well. instruction to create a one of a kind work of art to cherish for years to come. Hannah will present on cybercrime. Full Our next general membership meeting Our professional art teacher will instruct and guide you to create your own details will follow in the fall newsletter. will be Oct. 19 at 10 am at the Riverdale original piece of art—in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The first evening We look forward to seeing you all. Y at West 256 Street and Palisades Avenue. It promises to be an interesting workshop (10/19) we will paint on a canvas, and the second workshop — Lucille Vecchiarelli get-together. Our featured speaker will (11/16) we will paint on a plate. Grab a brush and let the fun begin! be Steven Samtur, who is the publisher SUNCOAST and editor of the magazine “Back in The Bronx,” which celebrates the expe- Our 2018 meetings will be Tues., Jan. rience of growing up in The Bronx. A 23, and Fri., March 23 at the Oriental PowerPoint presentation will focus on Buffet in Sarasota. More info will be Bronx neighborhoods from the 1950’s mailed to members in early Jan. For our through the 1980’s. It is sure to bring Workshop: Expert Advice March 23 meeting, Dr. Doug Hathaway back interesting memories. 9 am - 1 pm at CSA Headquarters, 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., NYC will present his much-praised workshop, — Marvin Goodman Everything I Forgot About My Benefits Since Get informed! An assistant district attor- I Retired. Many, if not all of us, can use Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 ney from the District Attorney’s Office the refresher. The meeting will begin Identity thieves used to search your LONG ISLAND who specializes in cybercrime and senior about 10:30 am. Buffet lunch will fol- garbage for data that could let them gain Our 21st annual luncheon, attended scams will provide useful information to low. There is no charge. If you are inter- access to your records and files. Now, by 115 members and guests, marked the help you avoid becoming a victim of ested in attending, please let me know they look in your computer. All that a successful conclusion of a year in which theft or fraud. ASAP because arrangements have to be hacker needs is an uninformed victim. our membership grew to more than 500. made in advance. Email at: captmiken- During the past year, we increased the size [email protected] or phone me at (941) of the executive board to encourage more 383-0408. Stay healthy and keep enjoy- Name member participation and we initiated ing retirement! Questions? Call me. a series of successful outreach programs — Mike Nemoytin which provided information about Social Address Security, Medicare and cybercrime. Next year, we will continue to work to increase ROCKLAND ORANGE BERGEN Home Number: Cell: membership and expand our outreach The Unit will begin its year with an program. We’re already engaged in devel- annual luncheon on Thurs., Sept. 14 oping a political action program and E-mail Address: at the Casa Mia in Blauvelt, NY. Our will focus on issues such as why we are speaker will be Dr. Douglas Hathaway, opposed to the proposed constitutional Director of the CSA Welfare Fund. He convention. We urge all of our members Mail coupon to: CSA Retiree Chapter, 40 Rector Street, 12th Fl., NY, NY 10006. For will bring us the latest information on to vote NO! And, we’ll continue to spon- more information call: (212) 823-2020, ext.2075. You will receive a reminder prior our healthcare and benefits. Our fall to the event if you give us an active email address. Make checks for $5 payable to sor interesting trips and programs. We CSA Retiree Chapter. You must enclose a separate check for each workshop. meeting will be held on Thurs., Nov. 2 welcome and encourage your participa- at the Nanuet Public Library. tion throughout the year. — Bart Bookman — Renee Yarmoff year anniversary. celebration of the competition’s 20th Sotomayor judgedthecompetitionin the nation.U.S.SupremeCourtSonia becoming oneofthetopthreeteamsin levels in thehopes of ultimately of competitorscompeteontheregional ponents ofatrial.Eachyear,hundreds future astheyprepareforvariouscom- tion fostersstrongcourtroomskillsfor Mock TrialCompetition.Thecompeti- 8th grade2017ThurgoodMarshall learn thatseveral oftheir students were delighted to made availableonline.The in anewland.Thebookwas lands andfindingsanctuary refugees fleeingtheirhome- and hopeful experiences of art chronicledthefrightful Through the Fire anthology ofpoetrytitled, professionally publishedan MS 53eighthgradestudents Figures intheatersonApril4. took afieldtriptoseeHidden grade GEMS.Thestudents science to the 6th and 7th the rocket launching unit in grade GEMS team taught college andcareerreadiness,the8th the movieHiddenFigures.Aspartof Have RocketPower,”wasinspiredby science. 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