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Support Staff Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Present: Jackie Gertken, Al Rassier, Joyce Honer, Becky Terwey, Tina Kortenbusch, Julie Christle, Bev Overman, Jeanne Terres
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
1. Approve Minutes
The minutes of the February 18, 2004 meeting were approved.
2. Joint Benefit Committee Update
Their next meeting is March 29th. A few things that are being proposed at this time include:
- Adding an additional holiday: New Years Eve Day.
- Adding 2 additional vacation days for staff that have been here 15 years and longer.
- Health Insurance: Same no premium increase.
- Funeral Leave: There hasnt been any discussion.
New JCB Representative: Nominations were received and a ballot sent out to all support staff to choose a new JCB Representative. 60 ballots were received and Becky Terwey was elected as the new representative. An email will be drafted by Jackie and Jeanne and sent out to all support staff through Bev.
3. Professional Development
The committee reviewed the policy that was drafted by the PDC. After some discussion, the support staff committee felt that it should be sent to Herb and Sue for their approval. The PDC will report back to the committee after Herb and Sue have reviewed the policy.
The PDC has a balance in their budget of $25. 8 applications were received, with 2 being denied. The total of the 6 approved applications (5 each for $500 and 1 for $475) was $2,975.00. The total budget for the PDC is $5,000 the committee designated $1,500 for professional development for each semester and $2,000 for speakers, food, etc. Monies spent to date on speakers, food, etc. is $1,218.15. After some discussion, the entire committee agreed that the balance remaining in the budget of approximately $800 should go entirely to professional development applications.
4. Committee Member Replacement Update
Nominations were sent out to the power plant support staff both members nominated declined the nomination. Al Rassier stated that he would take over representing this area, along with his group.
5. Spring 2004 Events
- March 16th Renovated Monastery Tour: 20 people attended enjoyed cookies and sodas.
- April 7th Event How to take a class at CSB/SJU: This will take place at 10:00 a.m. at SJU and 2:00 p.m. at CSB flyers will be sent. Refreshments will be ordered.
- April 20th Event Benefit Discussion: Bev will talk with Herb Trenz to see exactly what he is talking to SJU staff about to see if a similar discussion should take place at CSB with Julie Straka. Bev will report back on what is decided.
- May Event ice cream social to be planned. Joyce Honer will work with Sr. Eunice Antony and JoAnn Shroyer the two C0-Chairs of the administrative staff.
6. Anniversaries/Birthdays
Tabled until next meeting.
7. Retreat
Committee members felt it would be a good idea to get together and plan for next year. Suggestion: BBQ hold in June or July.
8. Budget
Jeanne distributed copies of the budgets. Professional Development Budget has a balance of approximately $800. The Support Staff Budget has a balance of $1,396.50.
9. Benefit Sheet Update
Jeanne distributed the benefit sheet which now has been completed. One change was made: Under the bookstore services, delete the last dot point. Suggestion was made to put on the webpage Jeanne will talk to Bev Radaich. Also it will be sent to all support staff in an email to be sent out by Bev Overman.
10. Phone Book Directory Update
Jeanne reported that discussions are taking place in the Communication and Marketing Services department regarding this subject there are some questions about costs, etc. Jeanne will report back if and news is available.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Terres