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In New York State, the third Tuesday of every November has been designated as School-Related Professionals Recognition Day. Today, Tuesday November 19th, please join me in thanking our food service workers, our security teams, and our custodial, clerical and support staff for their hard work and effort on behalf of our school community. Their commitment and dedication has always been vital to the work we do with our students. As we honor and thank our school-related professionals, I want to particularly highlight our paraprofessional staff. Your direct work with students - supporting their academic growth, providing one-on-one assistance, and offering emotional support - transforms lives daily. You are often the first to notice when a student needs a little something extra and the last to leave until it is provided.
The paraprofessional unit continues to thrive under the exceptional leadership of President Michele Lynott and Vice-President Cathy Sheehan. Their tireless advocacy ensures our paraprofessionals have the resources and support needed to excel in their crucial roles. To every school-related professional, please know that your commitment to helping our students does not go unnoticed. You are essential partners in our educational community, and we are grateful for your service. View in browser
As you may know, Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework. This updated training is required for many certified areas, including but not limited to teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and school nurses; it must be completed by April 1, 2025. There are a variety of options for completing this requirement: For members who wish to complete it on their own, the NYS Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) offers the 2-hour updated training for free by going to www.nysmandatedreporter.org The Nassau Regional Office is hosting two virtual training sessions per month, free of charge, for NYSUT members. You may use the links below to register for the date of your choice:
In solidarity, Kevin Pollitt, Regional Staff Director New York State United Teachers 1000 Woodbury Road -Suite 214 Woodbury, NY 11797 Office: (516) 496-2035 [email protected] Dear Members, BMUST is proud to, once again, be working with the Community Cupboard to fulfill holiday wish lists for some of the families who utilize the Cupboard. If you'd like to buy a gift for someone, we've created Children and Adult sign-ups for families who could use a little extra help this holiday season. Those who simply wish to donate to our fund can do so via Venmo (@BMUST, last four digits 7840). All money collected will go towards purchasing wish list items. Any unopened items you might have around the house, will gladly be accepted as well. Gift Collection boxes will be located in the faculty rooms and monitored by members of our Womens' Committee. Suggested gift card amount: $20 Gifts should be unwrapped and labeled with your name and/or the age & gender listed. Items can be sent directly to Meg Hirsch, at Brookside, or dropped in the collection box in your building by Friday, December 6. Thank you for your generosity and support! 
"Will Days" are an included benefit of the NYSUT Legal Plan, which BMUST members are automatically enrolled in. A representative from Feldman, Kramer & Monaco will meet with members in each building for Will Planning sessions. Sign up here. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct date that corresponds with your building. DATESCHOOL Monday, November 4-Calhoun Friday, November 8- JFK Tuesday, November 12- Mepham & MAMS Thursday, November 14 -Grand Representatives will return to the Union Office in the new year to conduct Will Signings for those who attended a planning session and received their packet. If you have not received your packet or have edits, please contact FKM at: 800-832-5182. As a reminder, this benefit is available to you at any time. You are not restricted to scheduling a consultation on one of our designated dates. You can set up an appointment online by visiting the Feldman, Kramer & Monaco website. In advance of your appointment, please fill out the attached packet and bring it with you. You can fill out one document for you and your spouse, if applicable.
Ron Dinehart & Anthony Dolisi, of Equitable, will meet with members in the Middle Schools and High Schools to discuss 403(b) benefits on the following dates:
Monday, October 28th JFK Tuesday, October 29th Calhoun Wednesday, October 30th Mepham Thursday, October 31st MAMS Friday, November 1st GAMS Hello Everyone, New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) just released their Prep Seminars for The Fall. The seminars are designed for members at all stages of their careers but are especially important for members who are in their last few years. I have also invited our NYSTRS regional rep to present to us on March 12th (3:15 at Brookside), if you would like to mark your calendar early. The Prep Seminars, however, come highly recommended. Please see attached. - Bill
Hello BMUST!
I’m excited to invite you to join us for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach on October 20! It’s a great opportunity to support an important cause, get some fresh air, and spend time together! Let’s make a difference in the fight against breast cancer while having fun. Every step helps fund research and provide hope to those affected by the disease. If you're interested, please sign up using the link below and let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. Together, we can make a positive impact as we support those whose lives have been affected by this challenge. Thank you! Bruce Reed Public Relations Attachment: poster and url for American Cancer Society http://main.acsevents.org/goto/bmust The Community Cupboard is in need of adult volunteers on their packing days from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Please use the attached 2024-25 Staff Volunteers sign up sheet, if you are interested. Thank you! Colleagues,
I hope this note finds you all well. Here is the official notification from NYSUT’s Nassau Regional Office (NRO) of the fall workshops with a link to register. I encourage you to register for anything that looks interesting to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. In Solidarity, Rob Dear Local Leader, I’m pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Nassau Regional Office’s fall workshop series. As stated in my “Welcome Back” email sent last week, the following workshops are being offered to you and your members:
To the right of each workshop listed, you will notice how many seats are remaining. Once a workshop reaches the set capacity, you’ll have the option to be added to the waitlist. If it is a workshop you wanted to attend, please join the waitlist! The size of the waitlist will help us determine if we can add seats or look to add an additional date for a particular workshop to accommodate demand. In addition to the offerings above, we will hold a Presidents’ Roundtable on November 18th and the Board Elections workshop on January 11th (presented jointly with the Suffolk Regional Office). We are also working on planning and securing dates for our SRP Dinner and Leadership Conference, as well as looking to bring back an Early Career Member Conference and Mental Health Conference. I will share that information once plans are finalized. Please urge your new and up-and-coming union leaders to register for the workshops that relate to the work they do. If you have questions regarding the registration process, deadlines, or problems, please contact Barbara Fox at the Nassau Regional Office ([email protected] or 516-496-2035). If you have questions about the content of the workshops, please contact me. Again, registration for all workshops will close on Thursday, October 3rd. Thank you! In solidarity, Kevin Kevin Pollitt, Regional Staff Director New York State United Teachers 1000 Woodbury Road -Suite 214 Woodbury, NY 11797 Office: (516) 496-2035 [email protected] |
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