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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 3037 2 BOCES II TEACHERS ASSOC
HOLTSVILLE, NY · EIN 237384341 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · beesbeacon.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$596K
employees
59
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO REPRESENT TEACHERS AT SCHOOL DISTRICT NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS AT VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL RELATED CONFERENCES,CONVENTIONS AND WORKSHOPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Union representing teachers within the BOCES II district of Eastern Suffolk County, New York. The organization advocates for educators in school district negotiations and supports professional development through conferences and workshops. It also provides resources for retirees, health insurance, and member benefits.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Member Benefits Program
Negotiates discounts for union members, including a 25% discount code (BEES25) for events at the Patchogue Theater.
Professional Development Support
Facilitates access to training programs such as the "Science of Reading" course through NYSUT, offering in-service credits for certificated staff.
Retiree Recognition
Lists and honors retiring educators from the BOCES II district annually, maintaining visibility and connection with retired members.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Administration of benevolent fund grant applications
      Accepts and processes applications for grants from the Long Island Teachers Benevolent Fund via interoffice mail or email, supporting members in times of need.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Member communication through newsletter publication
      Produces and publishes the BEES Beacon newsletter, distributed for the September/October 2025 period, to inform members about union activities and updates.
  • Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
    • Member referral service for private businesses
      Operates a referral service that connects union members with other members who operate private businesses, supporting internal networking and economic cooperation.
  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Negotiates member discounts for cultural events
      Negotiates and maintains a 25% discount code (BEES25) for union members on tickets to events at the Patchogue Theater, valid through 2026.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Professional development facilitation for educators
      Facilitates access to professional development opportunities, including a free course on the science of reading that offers in-service credit upon completion.
  • Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
    • Union representation and collective bargaining for teachers
      Represents teachers in school district negotiations to advocate for employment terms and conditions, including salaries, benefits, and working environments.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.29M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.29M100%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.25M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$243K
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$596K
Cash$579K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$596K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 15
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ASHA MAZZA-SHAW PRESIDENT 10 $58K
RACHAEL KLAHN TREASURER 5 $16K
ALAN RIOS EXECUTIVE VP 2 $13K
AMANDA HAASE PICA EXECUTIVE VP FOR PARAS 2 $11K
KRISTIN ERICSON-ABBRUZZESE Area VP - SAS/ITINERANTS 2 $11K
ANGELA RITCHIE AREA VP - PARAEDUCATOR 1 $9K
DEIRDRE PETTIT Career/Tech VP 1 $8K
KEITH FLYNN FIRST VP 2 $7K
NICK DEBLANCO BENEFITS OFFICER 1 $6K
ADRIAN GRUBE MEMBERSHIP SECY 1 $5K
PATRICIA RICHARDS AREA VP FOR SPECIAL ED 2 $4K
TIFFANY ROBINSON GRIEVANCE 2 $3K
DANIELE IBBA SOCIAL CHAIRPERSON 1 $3K
MARIANNE ZIOBA LONGABARDI RECORDING SECRETARY 1 $3K
TERRY KALB Retiree CHAIRPERSON 1 $3K
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Long Island Teachers Benevolent Fund Partner — Administers grant applications for union members in collaboration with the union.
  • NYSUT – A Union of Professionals Partner — State affiliate that collaborates with BEES to offer professional development courses to union members.
  • Patchogue Theater Partner — Arts venue that provides discounted ticket access to BEES union members through a negotiated discount code.
  • beesbeacon.org Partner — Hosts and distributes the BEES Beacon newsletter online.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Representation to Advance Teacher Interests
    methodology: collective_representation
    By engaging in labor negotiations and educational forums on behalf of teachers, we advance professional interests and influence policy, because unified advocacy increases leverage and ensures educators have a voice in decisions affecting their work and students.
  • Member-Driven Leadership Selection for Democratic Union Governance
    methodology: member_driven_leadership
    By using member nominations and petition-based processes to select leaders, we strengthen democratic participation and accountability within the union, because inclusive selection mechanisms increase legitimacy and engagement.