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Negotiations
The MTEA Members and the Monroe Township Board of Education have ratified a three year contract. This agreement has saved Monroe residents property taxes, programs, and teachers. The MTEA would like the thanks everyone who had a part in settling the contract. The MTEA is in need of volunteers to begin being trained for the next round of negotiations. Please contact Paul VanHouten if you are interested.

Negotiations Conference
Here is a chance for those who want to know more about the negotiations process. For the first time, the Jim George Collective Bargaining Summit will be an overnight conference. The dates are October 15-16. The program will include training seminars and a special recognition of the local association that is honored with the Jim George Collective Bargaining Award as well as all nominated locals. Please contact an MTEA officer to register.

End of the Year Social
If you want to attend, the End of the Year Social, please fill out the bottom of the flyer and give it to your building AR with the donation to the scholarship fund. If you would email your RSVP to Rita Bell as well it would greatly appreciated it
since the count needs to be given to Scotland Run before the forms are due to be returned. Flyer

New MTEA Officers
The elections for new MTEA Officers has concluded. The following offices will be held for a two year term. All positions were unopposed by the April 15th election day. Thank you to all who were involved with this years nominations.

Paul VanHouten- President - WMS
Gerald Votta- 2nd VP and Grievance Chair for the HS- WHS
Rita Bell- Secretary -WMS
Valencia Nichols- Treasurer-WMS

MTEA Scholarship
The Monroe Township Education Association gives two scholarships to a male and female graduating Williamstown High School seniors that are going to pursue a career in education. Each student will receive a $400 gift to help with the cost of books and supplies. Applications for this may be requested through WHS guidance office.

NJEA Summer Leadership Leadership
The annual NJEA Summer Leadership Conference August. If you think you would like to take a more active role in your profession, this is the type of training you will need. There is more information on the NJEA website. There is a form that needs to be filled out and returned to Paul VanHouten.

Pay Dates 2009-2010

September 11, 25	February 12, 26
October 9, 23	March 12, 26
November 3, 20	April 9, 23
December 4, 18, 23	May 7, 21
January 15, 29	June 4, 18

Healthcare Assistance with Mentor Support
Working in cooperation with our Union, HCAMS, offers services to deal with many personal issues. This is a confidential program that is available 24 hours a day- everyday. Your single point contact for member assistance is 1-888-828-7826. Poster Newsletter

Changes to Highly Qualified Requirements
There has been a change to the highly qualified requirements for 5th general education and special education teachers. Effective immediately, all 5th grade teachers may meet highly qualified teacher requirements as elementary generalists, whether 5th grade is self-contained or departmentalized. Also, it can be housed in either an elementary or middle school. Those teachers who have already achieved highly qualified status to teach grade five maintain that status. More

Drexel University Online
NJEA has a new partnership for Professional Development with Drexel University Online. Employees and immediate family members are entitled to receive a 10 - 30 % tuition reduction on Drexel's bachelor's, master's and certificate programs. Please contact 1-215-895-0916 or visit www.drexel.com/njea

GCEA Contact Information
Contact the GCEA office by calling 856-853-6673 or emailing
mail@gloucestercountyed.org. The GCEA office is located at, 335 Glassboro Road, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097. Check out important information from GCEA on their website: http://www.gloucestercountyed.org.

Health And Safety
Any member that has a concern about the construction please contact your AR and they will contact the principal.
If it is an emergency please email your principal and copy Paul VanHouten.

Know Your Building Association Reps.

Oak Knoll	Brad McQuillan Beth Lathrop Mark Camardo
Holly Glen	Patty Skalka Donna Grabbe Matt O'Toole Rhonda McCoy
Whitehall	Josette Goins Joni Peterson
Radix	Cathy Monahan Lori Catania Julie Bruce
Middle School	Trish Diaz Sarah Johnson Ann Marie Reber Stephen Balaity
High School	John Coulton Gerald Votta Mary Beth Hobbs

2009-2010 Teacher of the Year
Please join the MTEA as we congratulate the following dedicated teachers for being recognized by their students and peers for their outstanding achievement. The recipients of the Gloucester County Teacher Recognition Program for the 2009-2010 school year are:

Mary Beth Hobbs	Williamstown High School
Michael Arons	Williamstown Middle School
Tricia Parisi	Holly Glen Elementary School
Mark Camardo	Oak Knoll Elementary School
Christine Bechtelheimer	Radix Elementary School
Gina Dolores	Whitehall Elementary School

In Our Schools
First Annual Faculty Bowling Tournament
Despite still not having a contract, the Williamstown High School faculty, friends, and family united together to raise money for a good cause. Faculty members competed in the First Annual Faculty bowling tournament on Friday, March 5th. Teams of four skillfully bowled in an attempt to have the highest combined scores. In the end, Team Physics, Jerry Votta, Jeremy Fau, Lon Leobowitz, and Mark LaPalomento came out victorious. Congratulations to all participants!

WHS Blood Drive
On Friday, February 5th, 2010, over 80 student volunteers in the Health Careers Club volunteered their time to organize a second Blood Drive at WHS in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The students worked two shifts,providing moral support and refreshments to their classmates and organizational support to the Red Cross workers. Despite having to end the drive early due to inclement weather, 200 units were collected from faculty and students. When combined with the results of the October 2009 drive, where 202 units were obtained, Williamstown High School collected a total of 402 units of blood for this school year. Since each unit of blood is divided and potentially given to three donors, this translates into 1206 lives in our area saved because of the generosity of our faculty and staff. Great job everyone!

Collective Bargaining Agreement
Any member who is in need of a copy of the collective bargaining agreement please contact Valencia Nichols at WMS.