Ipswich Educators Association

As we continue to adjust our membership list this fall our apologies if this email has reached you in error. If that's the case please let us know and we'll be sure to remove you from the list.

Hello IEA,

I hope you all had a wonderful summer and an easy start to the school year last week! This year you can expect to receive a monthly newsletter with updates on any recent actions, info to pass along from MTA/NEA, IEA committee work, important reminders, and a list of upcoming dates for meetings or contractual deadlines. Please take a few minutes to read them over when I send them.

I wish you well as we start another school year together!

Alicia

IEA Eboard

The IEA reps are happy to help you find information or navigate any tricky situations. In return, we respectfully ask that you try to find information in your contract yourself before asking the rep, and also keep in mind that it may be best for the rep to circle back around to you at another time especially if you caught them in the middle of the work day.

Building Representatives:

Doyon: Bryan Healey & Lina Lopez-Ryan
Winthrop: Ysabelle Errico & *open seat*
Middle School: Shannon Molton & Jenn Couto
High School: Demi McShane & Natalie Turner
Elementary Paraprofessional Representative: *open seat*
Secondary Paraprofessional Representative: *open seat*
ESP Representative: *open seat*

President: Alicia Thomas

Elementary Vice President: Laurie Fabiszewski

Secondary Vice President: Scott Ames

Secretary/ Mass Child: Hannah Moran

Treasurer / Membership: Bruce Mabbott

Open Positions

As you can see we have several open positions! The IEA is only as strong as it's members are active. Consider stepping up to serve one of these important open roles! No experience is necessary, we'll mentor you and teach you the ropes. Responsibilities are outlined in our Bylaws: Para Rep, ESP Rep, Building Rep. Please reach out by September 10th if you are interested or considering.

IEA Website Reminder

Our website is up to date and includes pretty much any union related information you're looking for. If you're looking for something and can't find it on the website please let me know. I'll track it down and add it.

Our website includes:

Contracts (current and past) 🔸 District Calendars

Payroll Calendars 🔸 Membership Rights Info

and so much more!

Payroll

I am hopeful this year will not be riddled with payroll errors like last year. However, after all the issues throughout the entire school year last year we need to keep a watchful eye. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to check every paystub on Employee Forward under the Pay History tab. If you need any help logging in please contact Laura Hillery.

What does it mean to "check your check"?

Salary Employee Pay Stub - Teacher Salary x Your Pay Schedule (26 or 22) should equal your salary. Please refer to the salary schedule listed in the contract.
Hourly Employee Pay Stub - hourly rate should match rate listed in the contract (ESP, Para) and hours should match time worked on your timecard.
All Employees - check for any paid time off to ensure the correct type and amount of time was deducted for that period (if used). This can also be seen on the Accrued tab.
All Employees - check for deductions (union dues, retirement, health insurance)
Here are some visuals I made to help

If you find an error send an email to Lauren Virgilio our new payroll coordinator. If an error is not fixed, you receive an unexpected response from the district, errors happen repeatedly, or you hear of a widespread issue please let me know (ieapresident.email@gmail.com).

📆Dates on the IEA Calendar

August 31 - Staff's First Day

September 1 - Workshop Day (no students)

September 1 - Unit A Contract Date - notify intent to retire (38.1.D)

September 2 - First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

September 4 - No School

September 7 - No School

September 8 - First Day of School (Kindergarten & Pre-K)

September 9 - School Committee Meeting @ 7:00

September 10 - Elementary School Building Committee Meeting @ 6:00

September 17 - School Committee Meeting @ 7:00

September 30 - All Units - notify superintendent to opt out of sick bank (to opt out must do so every year) (Unit A - 17.1, ESP - 11.1, Para - 8.1)

October - Unit A Contract Date - PTS year 1 goals submission in October

October 1 - All Units - Dues deductions begins

October 1 - Para Contract Date - notified of evaluator (17.3)

October 1 - School Committee Meeting @ 7:00

October 8 - Elementary School Building Committee Meeting @ 6:00

October 12 - No School

October 13 - Professional Development Day

October 15 - School Committee Meeting @ 7:00

⭐School Committee Meetings are held in the ensemble room at the PAC and can be seen live or recorded on ICAM's YouTube Channel. The files they look at during the meeting are available here.

⭐School Building Committee Meetings are held in meeting room A at Town Hall and can be seen live (at one of these links Edu live ICAM or Govt live ICAM) or recorded on ICAM's website. The files they look at during the meeting and all other documents associated with this MSBA project are available here.