named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Childcare Leave Support
Guides members through the process of applying for and managing childcare leave, including coordination with district HR and explanation of pro-rated salary and FMLA implications
Dental/Optical Benefit Trust
Administers vision and dental benefit plans for members, providing claim forms and provider information
VOTE COPE
Non-partisan political action fund that supports pro-public education and pro-labor candidates through member contributions
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Collective bargaining representationRepresents over 400 teachers, 23 secretaries, 140 paraprofessionals, and 180 retirees in collective bargaining through two recognized bargaining units: teachers and school-related professionals.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Funding community and advocacy groupsFacilitates and donates to local community initiatives including the Montgomery Food Pantry and Backpack Snack Attack, and supports VOTE COPE through payroll deduction authorizations and direct contributions.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Internal elections administrationConducts organizational elections by providing nomination forms for officer and representative positions.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Legislative advocacy and lobbyingDrafts, introduces, and lobbies for legislation affecting key education and labor issues including state aid to schools, licensure, tenure, occupational health and safety, education standards, health care, pension, and retirement.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member benefits supportProvides access to vision and dental benefits, maintains lists of local providers who accept VCTA benefits, and supports members in locating in-network dentists and optometrists.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Member meetings and representationHolds monthly Representative Council meetings during the school year at the Middle School Library, open to all members for attendance and participation.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Political candidate and campaign supportSupports NYSUT-endorsed candidates and pro-public education, pro-labor campaign committees through voluntary member contributions and provides direct voter outreach via signage, mailings, and phone banking.
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Union Dues Collection and Administration 1 activity
- Union dues collection and remittanceCollects union dues from members and remits them to New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) as a pass-through conduit.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Access to collective bargaining agreement informationProvides members with access to information on Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) procedures through Article XXVI of the VCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Individualized member supportProvides individualized support to members including guidance on childcare leave procedures, follow-up assistance if acknowledgment is not received, and explanation of pro-rated salary calculations upon request.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$35K
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$290K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$290K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PASQUALE LEO | PRESIDENT | 40 | $11K |
| DEREK DEVOE | TREASURER | 20 | $8K |
| ERIN GEPHARD | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $8K |
| KATRINA SMALLWOOD | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $8K |
| BRIANNA D'AMICO | SECRETARY | 20 | $5K |
| DIANE SAVAGE | PARAPROFESSIONAL REP | 8 | $1K |
| JOANN CASSISI | CLERICAL REPRESENTATIVE | 5 | $850 |
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — VCTA is affiliated through NYSUT, AFT, and NEA membership in organized labor.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — VCTA is affiliated with AFT as Local 3076.
- Backpack Snack Attack Partner — Partner program supported through payroll deduction authorizations from VCTA members.
- Education International Network — VCTA is indirectly affiliated through NYSUT, AFT, and NEA membership in global education unions.
- Fix Tier 6 Partner — Partner organization advocating for changes to the Tier 6 retirement tier for public employees
- Kat Smallwood Partner — Point of contact for members seeking assistance with childcare leave questions, documentation, or salary pro-ration clarification.
- Montgomery Food Pantry Partner — Partner food pantry supported through payroll deduction authorizations from VCTA members.
- NYSUT Network — Member organization affiliated with the New York State United Teachers
- NYSUT Network — Member organization providing resources and guidance on APPR policies and rubrics
- NYSUT Network — VALLEY CENTRAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION is linked through NYSUT's legislative resources and advocacy efforts.
- NYSUT Network — VALLEY CENTRAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION participates in NYSUT's non-partisan action fund, VOTECOPE.
- National Education Association Network — VCTA is affiliated with NEA through its membership in NYSUT and AFT.
- New York State United Teachers Network — VCTA is affiliated with NYSUT as Local 14-135.
- New York State United Teachers Partner — Receives union dues collected and remitted by Valley Central Teachers Association.
- Tarrytown Learning Center Partner — Partner organization providing union training and professional development resources for NYSUT members
- VOTE COPE Partner — Partner political action fund supported through payroll deduction authorizations from VCTA members.
- VOTE COPE Partner — Recipients of VCTA donations to support advocacy for educators and public education
- feedingallthepeople Partner — Local food pantry receiving donations from VCTA
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Democratic Member Participation Drives Engagementmethodology: democratic-member-participationBy conducting open council meetings and internal elections with inclusive procedures, the organization fosters democratic participation because transparent and accessible governance structures increase member ownership, trust, and sustained involvement in union activities.
- Legislative and Political Advocacy to Shape Education Policymethodology: legislative-advocacyBy advocating for legislative changes and supporting aligned candidates through a political action fund, the organization improves working conditions and public education outcomes because systemic change at the policy level enables large-scale, sustainable improvements beyond what localized bargaining can achieve.
- Representative Governance for Localized Advocacymethodology: representative_governanceBy using a representative governance model with building-level input, the organization ensures that advocacy and decision-making reflect the specific needs of each school site, increasing relevance and member trust because localized representation strengthens democratic legitimacy and responsiveness.