Archives for June 2021
Equality March 06/06/21
SOMEA Equality March 06/06/21. Aaron Ralph (CHS Teacher), Amanda Mazzarela (South Mountain Teacher), Jodi Barnhart (SOMS Teacher), Beth Johnson (CHS Teacher)
SOMEA’s Condolences!
The members of the South Orange-Maplewood Education Association (SOMEA) would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Columbia High School student who tragically passed away on Sunday night. It is an unspeakable loss. SOMEA hopes that the family will find some solace in the efforts of a school community in South Orange and Maplewood that will not hesitate to be at its side when called upon during this difficult time.
In addition, SOMEA sincerely wishes a speedy recovery to the student who was injured in the same incident.
Negotiations Update 6/5/2021
Your SOMEA Negotiations Team had our first meeting with the Board on Thursday, May 24 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM at which time we reviewed and approved ground rules. We then clarified proposals which were exchanged on May 20th via email.
Our next negotiation session with the Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 10th in which we will begin to discuss our positions on proposals. We have two additional dates scheduled to meet with the Board: Monday, June 21st and July 26th.
We appreciate your support as we work to secure the best possible contract for you, our members.
Meet your SOMEA Negotiations Team
Rocio Lopez – President – CHS
Shira Lincoln – Vice President – Marshall Elementary
Patrice Massung – Negotiations Chair – Marshall Elementary
Cheryl Hernandez – CHS
Pat Hurley – CHS
Lori Martling – CHS
Dallas Duffey – MMS
SOMEA
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
In Unity and Solidarity
Executive Board
Rocio Lopez, President
Shira Lincoln, Vice President
Phil McCormick, Secretary
Laurie Pham, Treasurer
Michelle Rhodes-Soriano, Member Communications
SOMEA is the inclusive union that represents more than 750 South Orange-Maplewood Public School employees, including transportation & maintenance personnel, secretaries, IT specialists, athletic trainers, child study teams, social workers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and teachers.