named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Distance Learning Support
Guides members through remote instruction challenges, emphasizing mental health, privacy, and equitable access during the pandemic.
Member Wellness Initiative
Promotes self-care and mental health for educators during high-stress periods, reframing terms like "social distancing" to support personal well-being.
Paul Rubin Scholarship
Provides scholarship opportunities for members' children or union-affiliated students; includes application and brochure materials.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 2 activities
- Provides extended support during remote instructionEngaged in work beyond contractual hours during school closures, including attending meetings and contacting families to support student learning and continuity of services.
- Supports distance learning implementation during school closuresCollected instructional materials from classrooms and developed digital lessons and remote learning platforms to support temporary distance education during the initial phase of school building closures.
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Advocacy for Worker Health and Leave Policies 1 activity
- Advocates for member safety and operational continuity during pandemicCollaborated with the Teamsters, ASDA, Central Administration, and the Board of Education to extend in-person school operations and provides up-to-date information to advocate for the health and safety of members during the pandemic.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Facilitates educator collaboration and professional support during pandemicParticipates in or supports a Facebook group for educators to share resources and strategies for teaching during the pandemic, enhancing peer-based capacity building.
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Represents school district employees in employment-related mattersRepresents teachers, clerical employees, substitute teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, registered nurses, psychologists, and public library workers in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District on employment and labor issues.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers scholarship program in honor of former memberOffers a scholarship program established in honor of former member Paul Rubin, supporting students or members through financial awards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$806K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$771K96%
Investment income$34K4%
Other revenue$428
expenses
Total expenses$726K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$948K
Cash$339K
Investments$578K
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$903K
Liquid reserves15.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINA MELZER | PRESIDENT | 22 | $29K |
| DEBRA RIVIEZZO | SECRETARY | 3 | $5K |
| ELLEN MERCURIO | ELEM VP | 3 | $4K |
| RICHARD D'ESPOSITO | TREASURER | 3 | $4K |
| JANINE KACHADOURIAN | CU PRESIDENT | 3 | $4K |
| MARJORIE ALFORD | MS VP | 3 | $4K |
| JORDAN PEKOR | H.S. VP | 3 | $3K |
| NICOLE CALABRIA | CU SECRETARY | 3 | $3K |
board members · 2
- DEBRA EDELSTEIN — C.U. VP
- ROSEMARIE HUTCHINSON — C.U. TREASUR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- AFT - Amer Fed of Teachers Network — Member of the American Federation of Teachers national network
- ASDA Partner — Collaborates with ASDA to support school operations and staff safety during the pandemic.
- Board of Education Government — Collaborates with the Board of Education to extend in-person learning during the pandemic.
- Central Administration Partner — Works jointly with Central Administration to maintain school operations and ensure staff and student safety.
- NEA Nat'l Education Assoc Network — Linked as member of the National Education Association network
- NYSUT Network — Member of or affiliated with the New York State United Teachers for shared resources and advocacy
- NYSUT Network — Member organization of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) network.
- NYSUT A Union of Professionals Network — Member organization linked through NYSUT network
- New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) Government — Linked resource for retirement system services for members
- POB Library Association Partner — Partner organization serving the Plainview-Old Bethpage community
- Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the school district in implementing distance learning during school closures.
- Teamsters Partner — Collaborates with Teamsters to support school operations and staff safety during the pandemic.
strategies · 4
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.
- Educator Well-Being as Professional Sustainabilitymethodology: self-care as professional sustainabilityBy prioritizing self-care and educator well-being, the organization ensures that teachers can sustainably support students and communities, because resilient educators are foundational to resilient schools.
- Social-Emotional Learning in Crisis Educationmethodology: reduced-academic-load-with-sel-focusBy adjusting academic expectations and prioritizing social-emotional learning during crises, the organization supports student engagement and mental health, because reduced academic pressure and SEL focus address the holistic needs of learners in traumatic contexts.
- Teacher-Led Instructional Decision-Makingmethodology: teacher-led-platform-determinationBy deferring to teacher discretion in selecting instructional platforms, the organization ensures that distance education is adapted to the realities of student and teacher home environments, because educator autonomy leads to more equitable, safe, and effective learning experiences.
- Union Representation for Workplace Advocacymethodology: labor_union_representationBy providing labor union representation, the organization advocates for education and school support staff in employment matters, because collective advocacy strengthens worker rights and improves workplace conditions.