President Elect - Jerry Boles
Secretary - Barbie Holmes
Treasurer - Kathy Kulas
At-Large Members
- Andre Denson
- Ken Fowler
- Pam Hawkins
- Phyllis Meckley

Incoming President, Mark Coleman, and the Past President, David Harcourt, will continue to serve on the Executive Board. Cathy Andrews, Cathy Conger, Linda Kemp, and Paul Oisboid will begin their second year as At-Large members of the Council.

On behalf of the entire CCASA membership, we would like to thank Charles Anderson, Richard Arguello, Monte Bay, Katharine Lee Braegger, Cathy Conger, Sue Daellenbach, Lee Esplin, Jeff Geihs, Craig Hill, Jamey Hood, Kristy Keller, Sheila Jones-Mosley, Joe Murphy, Evans Rutledge, and Rick Slater for agreeing to participate in this year’s election. Additionally, the efforts of the Nominations Committee composed of Mike Kinnaird, Doug Gougar, and Carol Lark are greatly appreciated.

The President of the Clark County Association of Elementary School Principals (CCAESP), Del Bean, and the President of the Clark County Association of Secondary School Principals (CCASSP), Doug Gougar, will represent their respective associations as members of the CCASA Representative Council. President Mark Coleman will appoint a non-licensed administrator to represent the non-licensed administrators.

A special thank you is extended to Ron Montoya, Jerry Boles, and Barry Gunderson for their service as Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively for the 2001-2002 school
year. In addition, Ken Bedrosian, Ken Fowler, Joy Leavitt, and Betty Roqueni have completed their two (2) year terms on the Representative Council. Additionally, Kathy Kulas, John Barlow, and Fred Smith are completing their terms on the Representative Council as professional association representatives. The contributions and service of all of these individuals to CCASA have been beneficial to all members and are very much appreciated.

Option 1. Maintain the current IRS rate of 36% to 39% for the final check including vacation payoff; or
Option 2. Designate a tax rate of 27% for the final check including vacation payoff.

The Payroll Department has developed a form that can be used by administrators who are retiring or leaving the District to designate the IRS withholding rate for their final check. This form is provided to administrators at the time they hold their retirement meeting with the CCASA staff or the form can be picked up in the Payroll Department.

JUNE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING

On June 6, 2002, the CCASA Representative Council held its regular monthly meeting. The major items discussed and/or actions taken during the meeting included the following:

1. The revenue, expenditures, and balances within the CCASA Association and Trust Fund Accounts;
2. Old Business:

A. Negotiations – An overview of progress made during negotiations was provided. (A report of progress made thus far during negotiations is included as a center insert in this Unifier);

B. CCASA office technology upgrade and furniture purchases – A status report was provided;

C. Mr. Garcia, Dr. Rulffes, Dr. Rice, Dr. Orci and CCASA staff meetings – Agenda items for the various meetings were discussed;

D. CCASA Survey Update – It was determined that no additional summary would be developed of the 38 typed single spaced pages of written comments submitted with the survey. The written comments have been provided to the superintendent and to the deputy superintendents. The regional superintendents received the written comments for their respective regions. Administrators will be resurveyed in the fall of 2002 to determine whether improvement has occurred; and

E. Lawsuit – The status of a lawsuit filed against CCASA by a former member was reviewed;

3. New Business:

A. Unused Sick Leave / Retiree Medical Payouts – The revised June payouts for unused sick leave and retiree medical were approved;

B. 2002–2003 Budget – The previously approved 2002-2003 CCASA budget was approved; and

C. CCASA / CCSD Health Insurance Plan – The influence of medical malpractice, escalating pharmacy costs and increasing hospital costs on the health benefits plan was reviewed. Additionally, the status of contract negotiations with the various providers was outlined;

4. Committee Reports:

A. CCAESP – Kathy Kulas, President, reported that elections have been completed and that securing additional elementary assistant principals will be an important priority for CCAESP;

B. CCASSP – No report provided;

C. Legal Committee – No report provided; and

D. Reclassification Committee – David Harcourt outlined the work completed thus far by the Reclassification Committee; and

5. Executive Director’s Report – Allin provided a review of the accountant’s report, membership report and the various CCASA activities and the types of assistance provided to CCASA members.