Week of May 22, 2023
Supporting Mt. Pleasant
The Board of Education is meeting on May 22nd at 6:00pm. At that meeting, decisions on redistricting and the future of Mt. Pleasant could be decided.
Join the Mt. Pleasant Community outside Nashua High School North on Monday, May 22nd starting at 5:30pm.
Be sure to sign the petition in support of the students, families, and staff of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School!
Celebrating SLPs!!!
Last Thursday was Speech Language Pathologist Day. While we celebrated it on our social media platforms, I neglected to include it in last week's Monday Morning Message. I include it today to celebrate and express my sincerest apologies to our Speech Language Pathologists who do so much for so many of our students.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors
The following positions are vacant on the Board of Directors. Vacancies are either a one or two year term (see date next to each position for when the term expires). The Board of Directors meetings monthly to discuss Union related issues, actions, and other business as needed. Board members also help disseminate information from the Union Office, meet with administration for questions about contracts, and assist members with questions, concerns and when meeting with administration. Members of the Board Directors are supported by the Grievance Chairs and the Executive Board. If you have any questions, or are interested in one of the vacant positions, please contact Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Nashua High North
Teacher Representative (2024)
Paraeducator Representative (2025)
Elm Street
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Amherst Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Bicentennial
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2025)
Broad Street
Teacher Representative (2024)
Dr. Crisp
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Franklin Street
Teacher Representative (2025)
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
Main Dunstable
Paraeducator Representative (2024)
New Searles
Teacher Representative (2025)
Title 1
One (1) Unit Representative (2024)
Food Service
One (1) Unit Representative (2025)
Negotiations Updates
Paraeducator Negotiations Update
The Board of Education voted 8-0 (Mrs. Giglio was absent) to ratify the Paraeducator Contract. The contract will now go to the Board of Aldermen. Below is the timeline for full ratification of the Paraeducators contract.
UPDATED TIMELINE as of May 2, 2023
March 13th - NTU Membership Vote - Contract Ratified
March 27th - BOE Vote - Contract Ratified
April 25th - 1st Reading, Board of Aldermen - Confirmed
May 11th - Budget Review Committee, Board of Aldermen - Sent to the Board of Aldermen
May 23rd - 2nd Reading and approval, Board of Aldermen - Confirmed
Special Election for Ward 4
NTU COPE would like to congratulate Marc Plamondon, the newly elected State Representative from Nashua Ward 4!!!
AFT-NH Legislative Updates
AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin 2023-19
NH House Rejects So-Called Parental Bill of Rights
Action Needed
Turning Our Attention to Vouchers - The Senate Finance Committee is the next step in the process for HB 367 and we need for you to contact members of the Senate Finance Committee and ask them to vote NO on HB 367. By taking this simple ACTION you can have your voice heard and stand up for your public schools.
Have an idea for the Just for Fun section? Send it to Adam (president@nashuatu.org).
Best Day is...
No surprise...Saturday closely followed by Sunday. The worst day of the week...drumroll...ok, yes it's Monday. Of course it's Monday. Tuesday was a close second!
Upcoming Events
- May 22nd
- BOE Human Resources Committee, 5:30pm, Nashua High School North
- Board of Education, 6:00pm, Nashua High School North
- May 23rd
- Board of Aldermen, 7:30pm, City Hall - for the Paraeducator Contract
- May 24th
- NTU President/Superintendent Meeting, 3:00pm, Central Office
- AFT-NH Board of Directors, 4:30pm, via Zoom
- NTU Budget Committee, 7:00pm, via Zoom
- May 29th
- No School, Memorial Day
- May 30th
- Executive Board, 4:00pm
- May 31st
- NTU 75th Anniversary Committee, 4:00pm, Union Office
- June 6th
- Board of Directors, 4:15pm, Union Office
- June 19th
- Juneteenth
- Tentative Last Day of School
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023