Tumultuous times call for resiliency and commitment. You have endured and worked hard to make sure that our students were given a proper education. You reached out to parents to guide them in the right direction to meet the needs of their children. You followed guidelines and directives with agility and great flexibility. As an Association, we stayed connected and unified. You kept up with updates and information doing the best at what was given to you to do. Another school year, unprecedented yet successfully completed. Thank you for your service and endurance.

I ask that you take time over the summer months to relax. It’s important that you rejuvenate and mentally prepare yourself for what is ahead in the field of education. Please make sure you have updated your contact information so that the Association is able to contact you. I am quite sure there will be a great deal of information that will be given over the summer months that you will need to know for the fall season.

There will be a call for your expertise and suggestions when it is time for focus groups to be formed to discuss reentering school. When asked to give your voice please participate. It is important that we take part in what is to be planned ahead. We will have a General Membership via WebEx on June 25, 2020. All members will be able to join in, as UniServe will host it. Please check your email and Remind for the credentials to join the session.

There are buildings where there is need of Building Association Representatives. Please step up to the plate. The Executive Board and members will appreciate your service to the Association. Association Representatives are the members who keep us union strong. The pandemic has caused a paradigm shift in the way things are being done. It would be great if you were a part of the wave of change that will turnkey plans to help others. Union work is what kept our jobs in tact during this pandemic. Be a part of the action that holds us together. For more information on becoming a Building Association Representative contact Angel Boose. EOEA summer hours will be Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. If you have any concerns or questions please call or text my mobile phone directly at 973-280-3547. Enjoy your summer and stay safe. God bless.