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General Member Meeting 8-27-26

CCTA  General Member Meeting

August 27, 2025

The general members of the Cheektowaga Central Teachers’ Association meeting was called to order at 1:08PM with President Luke Silliman presiding at the High School auditorium.

I. Call to Order

  1. Meeting called to order at 1:08 PM by President Luke Silliman.

II.  Roll Call of Officers

III. June Minutes

  1.  Motion made by Kate Barbati and seconded by Matt Haberl to approve the June General Meeting Minutes.  Motion carried.

III. Treasurer’s Report

      A. Proposed Budget

  1. Michele Setzer reviewed the past month’s statement.

      B. Union Dues for 2025-2026 

      1. Total for the year will be $841.11

IV. Reports

     A. Retirement Updates (Gerry Orgek and Dom Parisi)

  1. MyNystrs.org 
  2. NYSTRS.org
  3. Fix Tier 6

     B.  Benefit Trust Leaders (Teri Manna,Jennifer Schleshinger,    

                           Lenette Braddock, Michelle D’antonio)

  1. Dental, Vision and Legal coverage 
  2. Open enrollment until September 12, 2025

     C. NYSUT/ AFT/ VOTE COPE (LaShonda Bradberry)

  1. Download the MAC app
  2. Distraction Free Schools 
  3. Heat Bill
  4. Foundation Aid - had to sue for funding but won
  5. Unity Day, September 12, 2025 (wear blue)
  6. United Way email will be coming soon
  7. Fix Tier 6 - Labor Day Walk at Cazenovia Park

     D. President’s Report

      1. Professional Dress

                 2. MOUs added to contract (please look online to review)


      3. Labor Day Parade at Cazenovia Park 10 am on Monday, September 

                     1, 2025.

         4. APPR revisions underway

      5. Health Insurance Waiver due October 31, 2025

      6. First paycheck is September 12, 2025 (be sure to save/print each 

                     check)

V. WNY Retirees Council (Frank Marchese and Janet Goddard)

    A. Devoted to fixing Tier 6

    B Mini grants up to $500 for projects are available 

    C. WNYRC Facebook and website available 

VI. Welcome of New Members

VII. Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk - October 18, 2025 (Kate Barbati)

VIII. NYSUT 5K- October 19, 2025 (Stan Skotnicki)

IX. Years of Service Awards and Tenure Pins

X. Welcome Back Social and Unity Shirt Day - September 12, 2025

XI. Motion to Adjourn

A. Motion made by Jessica McGill and seconded by Megan Szplyman to adjourn 

the meeting.  Motion carried.

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