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Announcement of Candidates for Election of Board of Trustees, Officers & Head Building Representatives on May 15, 2025 Officers: President: Rob Walsh – Wellington C. Mepham High School 1st Vice President: Bill Morris – Wellington C. Mepham High School 2nd Vice President: Amanda Myles-McAnally – Merrick Avenue Middle School Treasurer: Dennis Urban – John F. Kennedy High School Head Building Representatives: Sanford H. Calhoun High School: Sean Formato Grand Avenue Middle School: Lisa Gaeta John F. Kennedy High School: Brad Seidman Wellington C. Mepham High School: Jaclyn Rothschild Merrick Avenue Middle School: Lisa Shapiro The BMUST Women's Committee is proud to further their fundraising efforts for Bethany House by running Women's NCAA March Madness boxes!
Boxes are $10 each and can be paid via Venmo (preferred) or cash (see below for the contact person in each building). Venmo payments must include the box number requested. Please check that the number you're requesting is available. Boxes will be filled on a first come serve basis - if your number is taken you will get the next closest. Women's Committee NCAA Boxes The Women's NCAA championship game is April 6! Brookside: Catrina Christensen Grand: Regina Schilling MAMS: Amanda Myles-McAnally Calhoun: Sue Litwin Kennedy: Sara Gant Mepham: Lisa Kalish Stop the Bleed Training Program – March 19, 2025
WHO: Bellmore-Merrick Community Coalition, Nassau University Medical Center, Community Parent Center, Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Bellmore, N. Bellmore, Merrick, N. Merrick Elementary Schools, Senator Steve Rhoads, Assemblyman David McDonough, Legislator Michael Giangregorio, Legislator Seth Koslow, Councilman Chris Schneider WHAT: Stop the Bleed - Save a Life Training for parents, families, teens, faculty/staff, community members presented by Nassau University Medical Center Executive Director of Community Outreach – Sloan Yoselowitz. WHEN: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 – 7:00pm WHERE: Brookside School – Board Room # 13 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick 11566 WHY: Would YOU know what to do if someone has life-threatening bleeding? Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences. The average time to bleed out—3 to 5 minutes The average time for 1st responders to arrive—7 to 10 minutes. Learn how to stop traumatic bleeding so you can be prepared to save a life! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Space Limited Please fill out the on-line google docs registration form. Click on the link below or cut and paste into your browser https://forms.gle/bxRHMKnb5quoW8tM8 For questions or more information call Community Parent Center at 516-771-9346 or 516-992-1086 or email [email protected]. Regards, Wendy Wendy Tepfer Director Community Parent Center 1260 Meadowbrook Road No. Merrick, NY 11566 516-992-1086 - 516-771-9346 [email protected] [email protected] Dear Colleagues,
I hope your second semester is off to a good start. Here are a few political action updates to help you stay involved in the fight to protect and improve public education. 1. NYSUT released its list of legislative priorities for 2025, which include school funding improvements, distraction-free classrooms, and more fixes to Tier 6. Next month, we'll lobby state legislators at the Committee of 100 event in Albany. 2. Governor Hochul released her executive budget. Every district's proposed funding for the 2025-26 state budget is here. 3. Pre-college Instructors at the Manhattan School of Music, who have been working under an expired contract for almost 5 months, are currently on strike. 4. BMUST will continue to engage in campaigns to pass the school budget and elect board candidates who support public education. Stay tuned for ways you can get involved in the coming months. 5. Stay updated with NYSUT's political action alerts by signing up for Member Action Center (MAC) texts here. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Dennis Friday, February 7 - Discounted Tax Planning Appointments
Monday, February 10 - Will Signing Appointments Friday, February 28 - Discounted Tax Planning Appointments Tuesday, March 4 - NYSTRS Benefits Workshop Monday, March 24 - Discounted Tax Planning Appointments Wednesday, April 9 - Tier 5 & 6 Retirement Workshop Dear BMUST Family,
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity: greatly discounted comprehensive tax planning sessions from Mutual Inc., a NYSUT & BMCHSD approved financial services provider. While everyone's needs will vary, members have gotten individual tax returns done for as little as $50 and joint returns done for as little as $150. We have scheduled three dates for 30-minute afternoon appointments, where you can bring your tax documents and meet with the tax preparer at The BMUST Office at Brookside:
-- Bill Morris BMUST 1st Vice President - Members Services "The Union is not a fee-for-service organization, it is a family.” — Sue Carney, APWU List of Tax Services: • Tax preparation and filing • Review of previously filed tax returns • Paycheck tax withholding analysis • Audit, notice, and assessment guidance Note: Virtual or in-person meetings are provided. Provider Contact Information: Adam Janowski Financial Professional, Operations Director, Mutual, Inc. 2410 North Ocean Ave. , Suite 401 Farmingville, NY 11738 Phone: (631) 467-2211 Fax: (631) 467-3396 [email protected] planmember.com/ajanowski Please see the attached memo for any member considering retirement, planning a leave of absence (not maternity), or returning from leave. 
Dear BMUST Family:
I would like to share a unique opportunity to learn more about our New York State Teachers’ Retirement System, from our own regional representative and teacher NYSTRS Board Trustee member, Mr. Eric Iberger. Eric will be setting up in our Board Room at Brookside to present to us at 3:30-4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 4th. He is also planning to present to our elementary locals from 4:30-5:30 P.M. Please RSVP here, and check out the description below. Thank you. - Bill Morris, 1st Vice President Description: This seminar is intended to provide NYSTRS Members with a broad overview of our defined benefit pension plan. Additional topics that will be discussed: ● The System ● Benefit Profile ● Disability Retirement ● Credit for Prior Service ● Pension Calculation ● Resigning & Retiring ● Pension Options ● Getting Paid & Paying Taxes ● COLA & Working in Retirement ● Prepare Now for Retirement 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿: Eric Iberger, NYSTRS Retirement Board Trustee & President of Bayport-Blue Point Teachers’ Association Dear RA Members,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for our union's future. NYSUT is accepting applications for their Local Action Project (LAP), a comprehensive three-year training program designed to strengthen local unions and develop leadership skills. We have the opportunity to send a team of up to six members, and I already have several colleagues expressing interest. The program requires a three-year commitment, including a week-long summer conference each year at Lake George (July 21-25 this summer). The application deadline is January 31st. I've attached a detailed overview of the program, and we'll discuss this opportunity at next Wednesday's RA meeting. This is a chance to be part of shaping our union's future while developing valuable leadership skills alongside fellow BMUST members. With the deadline quickly approaching, please don't hesitate to reach out (ext. 1068 or [email protected]) if you are interested or have any questions. In Solidarity, Rob Local Action Project |
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