Month: June 2016

Important Primary vote June 28th

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Tuesday June 28th is Primary day for Congressional candidates. Several Democratic candidates are vying for Steve Israel’s seat in the Third Congressional District. NYSUT does not endorse candidates for open seats. Steve Israel has endorsed Steve Stern, currently Suffolk Council member as his replacement.

In the First Congressional District, NYSUT has not endorsed the  current office holder Lee Zeldin because of his negative voting record on issues of concern to seniors.

June 28th is an odd date for an election, but I urge you to remember it and make an effort to get to the polls.  Who you vote for is your decision. Exercising your right to vote is the import thing.

 

 

R-UTN Members at RC 23 Luncheon

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Ten R-UTN members attended the Retire Council 23 Luncheon on June 6 at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. President Frances LaDuca was honored at the luncheon with a NYSUT Certificate of Appreciation for services on behalf of retirees. In addition to serving a the R-UTN President, she is representative to the RC 23 Board and serves as the recording secretary. Her fellow board members surprised her with the nomination as a thank-you for her years of hard work and service to NYSUT.

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New State Requirements for Certified Teachers and Teaching Assistants

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Beginning July 1, a new state law requires all permanently or professionally certified teachers and Level III teaching assistants, working in public schools or BOCES, to register online with the State Education Department. All certified teaching professionals, including retirees, should become familiar with the new ruling and take steps to retain certifications.

 

Call for Volunteers

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Volunteers Needed to Meet Unprecedented Demand for CAPS Prevention Programs

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS), Long Island’s leading volunteer organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, is looking for concerned individuals to present their acclaimed classroom programs on bullying, Internet safety and child abuse prevention to students for the upcoming 2016 school year.

Free professional training provided this summer to present workshops to students in grades 1-12, on child abuse, bully prevention, Internet safety and more. To volunteer visit the CAPS website at www.capsli.org or call 516-621-0552. Read this Call for Volunteers June 2016 PDF document for more information.