UCPEA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Minutes August 29, 2013

Attendees – Ken Best, Veronica Cook, Steve Grigoreas, Peter Morenus, Lisa Pane, Angela Rola, Gisele Russo, Kathy Sanner, and Michael White 1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by President Sanner at 12:02 pm 2. Acceptance of Minutes - The motions to accept the minutes of July 25, 2013 and June 6, 2013 were made and seconded. Motions carried. 3. Additions to Agenda 1. Work/Life Expo- Planning to raffle a UConn Chef designed dinner, and Swing into Spring/Legislative Luncheon tickets. Hoping to offer some freebies as well. Angela Rola made the motion to use no more than $1000 to purchase freebies, seconded by Veronica Cook. Motion carried. 4. New & Future Business: 1. The John J. Driscoll United Labor Agency – event on 9/26, we are invited to the 35th Anniversary. No one will be able to attend. 2. Diversity Strategic Planning Committee-Angela Rola reported the committee was meeting groups on campus and they wish to include us on their rounds. Tabled to next meeting. 3. Library Special Payroll-Steve Grigoreas stated there had been a considerable number of special payroll hires at the library. It was suggested to let Chris Dahl know about the situation and ask her to investigate. SEBAC Transgender Medical Rights-There are some adjustments being made to coverage due to new laws and the issue is being addressed. 5. Old Business: 1. Committee Appointments-To be done via email vote. 2. UCPEA Salary Schedule- Daily Digest correction posted. New employees that were not here during the “extra” paychecks are still unhappy. The issue was discussed with the state and no adjustment will be made. 3. Staff/Board Retreat-Save the date: October 4, 2013, 9-4pm. 6. Reports: 1. President’s Report – Met with reps from Gulley Hall at home. Meetings to be planned with: Mike Gilbert, Martha Bedard, and Michael Mundrane. 2. Staff Reports – 

Sullivan – From written report: Addressing reclassifications, identified hot spots on campus, update on grievance/complaint/disciplinary activity, reminder sent to members regarding Retaining Normal Retirement Age, shared office training and management plans.

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Best – 2 page flyer in production

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Cook – Something’s Happening Committee update

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White-On campus EAP space is in question and not getting good candidates, OSP meeting, SERS opting in to retirement age and moving to hybrid: members are being told they can’t change the decision. This is a different interpretation, but you will owe back to September 1, 2013. Had meeting with Amy Donahue that went well and was informative.

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Grigoreas – Murphy fell through for Legislative Luncheon; investigating options

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Morenus-Developing strategy to reach out to fee payers

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Pane – none

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Rola – Gave details of office management plan from Elizabeth Sullivan’s report.

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Russo – Budget discussion

Next Meeting Thursday, September 5, 2013