named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
District Chairs Program
Network of district-level union representatives who serve as liaisons between members and central leadership, monitoring contract rights and hiring processes
Executive Board
Legislative body of the union that sets policy, endorses candidates, and represents member interests across NYC school districts
Executive Leadership Institute
Professional development program for CSA members, focused on leadership training and educational administration
Supervisory Support Program
Confidential mentoring program for individual members, providing professional development and guidance
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocates before government officials and lawmakersTestifies at government hearings, meets with city and state officials in New York City and Albany, organizes annual lobbying trips, hosts legislative meet-and-greets, and lobbies for funding for key programs such as the Executive Leadership Institute.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Conducts policy governance and leadership electionsElected officers and Executive Board representatives form governance bodies that make organizational policy, endorse candidates, and communicate field issues to union leadership. Officers serve three-year terms and participate in the President's Advisory Committee.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivers professional development and mentoring programsProvides professional development through the Executive Leadership Institute and offers confidential, individualized mentoring and coaching to supervisors through the Supervisory Support Program, including on-site seminars, workshops, and one-on-one support lasting up to one year.
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Negotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreementsNegotiates salary, benefits, and working conditions for approximately 6,500 school leaders and 200 early childhood education directors in New York City public schools. Monitors enforcement of the collective bargaining agreement and advocates for members' legal rights.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Operates central communication and administrative infrastructureOperates a central switchboard during weekday business hours to support member inquiries and organizational operations.
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Provides direct member representation and support servicesProvides union representation during investigations in schools, offices, and early childhood education centers; supports contract enforcement through regular field visits; and offers ongoing support via District Chairs who serve as liaisons, answer questions on contract rights, monitor job vacancies, and ensure union representation on C-30 hiring panels.
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Represents early childhood education administratorsRepresents approximately 175 Early Childhood Education Directors and Assistant Directors managing city-subsidized early childhood centers in New York City, including organizing targeted advocacy events such as meet-and-greet breakfasts with City Council members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$19.87M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$21.19M107%
Investment income$-1.43M-7%
Other revenue$109K
expenses
Total expenses$18.29M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71.56M
Cash$5.45M
Investments$49.48M
Liabilities$6.69M
Net assets$64.86M
Liquid reserves36.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 21
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Henry Rubio | President | 35 | $391K |
| David Grandwetter | General Counsel | 35 | $341K |
| Rosemarie Sinclair | Exec.Vice Pres. | 35 | $310K |
| Dale Kelly | 1st VP | 35 | $305K |
| Hye Kyung Lee | Former Controller | 35 | $273K |
| Craig Difolco | Comm. Director | 35 | $226K |
| Frank Patterson | Dir. Field Oper. | 35 | $208K |
| Erminia Claudio | Former Exec. Director of Operations | 35 | $182K |
| Richard Landeau | Field Oper Dir. | 35 | $166K |
| Elvis Estevez | Field Oper. Dir. | 35 | $162K |
| Mark Cannizzaro | Former President | 35 | $107K |
| Gayle Lockett | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| CHRISTOPHER OGNO | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Gail Irizarry | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Joseph Napolitano | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Katiana Louissaint | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Marie Guillaume | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Moses Ojeda | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Nancy Russo | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Samuel Akel | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
| Susan Barone | Trustee | 1 | $5K |
board members · 1
- Saida Ridriguez-Tabone — Trustee
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Government — Granted CSA a charter in 1971 to organize school supervisors in New York State and nationally.
- Adams Administration Government — Engaged with the Adams Administration in city budget discussions.
- American Federation of School Administrators Network — CSA became Local 1 of the School Administrators and Supervisors Organizing Committee, which evolved into AFSA in 1976.
- CSA Field Representatives Partner — District Chairs provide a contact point between members and CSA Field Representatives.
- CSA NYC Network — Operates as part of the Council of Supervisors & Administrators network in New York City.
- City Council Partner — Hosts meet-and-greet breakfasts with City Council members and invites them to speak at CSA meetings.
- Department of Education Government — Field Teams coordinate with the Department of Education to resolve member issues.
- Executive Leadership Institute Network — Non-profit branch of CSA providing professional development.
- Executive Leadership Institute Partner — Nonprofit branch of CSA providing professional development for members.
- NYS Federation of School Administrators Network — Formed in 1976 alongside CSA’s national affiliation developments, representing school administrators in New York State.
- New York City Government — Manages city-subsidized Early Childhood Education centers across the five boroughs.
- New York City Council Government — Collaborated with the City Council on a budget deal.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Partner in establishing the Supervisory Support Program via collective bargaining agreement.
- Retiree Chapter Coalition — Elects representatives to the Executive Board and is represented on the President’s Advisory Committee.
- Retiree Chapter Network — Representation from the Retiree Chapter included in the President's Advisory Committee through a Members-at-Large seat.
- Retiree Chapter Partner — Elects two representatives to the CSA Executive Board.
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.
- Leadership-Driven School Improvementmethodology: leadership-driven school improvementBy strengthening school leadership capacity through professional development and peer mentoring, we improve overall school quality, because effective leaders create the conditions for instructional excellence and organizational coherence.
- Representative Union Governancemethodology: representative-governanceBy using a decentralized, elected governance model with broad representation across roles and regions, we ensure responsive and legitimate union decision-making, because member-driven structures increase trust, accountability, and policy relevance.
- Strategic Government Engagement for Policy Changemethodology: strategic-government-engagementBy engaging in organized political action and direct advocacy with city and state governments, we advance workplace rights and education policy, because sustained institutional pressure shapes legislation and funding priorities.