Minutes From Union-Management Meeting 2-4-21

Meeting:           Union-Management meeting
Date:                February 4, 2021 at 1:00p, via Zoom
In Attendance:  Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Prince Charles Alexander, Michael Abraham, Dennis Cecere, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Denise Pons-Leone, Utar Artun, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, Nichelle Mungo, Stephanie Reich, Nicholas Urie, Vanessa Morris
Larry Simpson, Melinda Thomas, Andy Vores, Darla Hanley, Erica Muhl, Jay Kennedy, Matthew Nicholl, Michael Shinn, Robert Lagueux, Ron Savage, Scott Edmiston, Sharon Kramer, Tommy Neblett

Call to order 1:02p.

1. Introduction 

Executive Committee introductions and remarks by Erica Muhl.

2. Start-of-semester feedback

SILVIO summarized positive feedback, in general. Concerns include isolation and quarantine notices for faculty interacting with affected students as well as access and signage in Conservatory facilities. VORES responded on Conservatory facilities; issues have now been resolved. SEITZ asked about procedures for notifying faculty of students and cohorts placed in quarantine; SIMPSON responded, saying notification process is being clarified.

 Discussion of online teaching experiences followed.

3. Snow-day policy

SILVIO summarized confusion and concerns about inclement weather. Discussion followed. 

Meeting adjourned 1:57p.