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Executive Council Members

The West Haven Federation of Teachers and School Nurses elects officers to conduct the business of the Federation every two years. The officers include a President, Executive Vice President and five Vice Presidents. There are also representatives from each of the constituency groups that are elected by the members, along with committee chairs who are appointed by the Executive Council. The Executive Council meets monthly via ZOOM, with the exception of July.

Building Stewards

The West Haven Federation of Teachers has at least one steward in each building depending on the size of the building. Building stewards are responsible for passing out Federation newsletters and flyers, resolving building level issues and grievances, and also serve as a liaison between the teachers in a building and the leadership of the Federation. The Stewards' Assembly meets on a monthly basis, usually the second Tuesday of the month to discuss building concerns and union issues. These meetings are held via ZOOM.

West Haven Federation of Teacher and School Nurses Local 1547
STEWARDS
WHHS	Emily Grosshuesch
	Peter Trenchard
	Chrystal Fanelli
Bailey	Cynthia Messina Sarah Vinci
	James Mastriano - Assistant

Carrigan	Ralph Carrano
	Michael Bartone
	Maura Izzo - Assistant
Forest	Gina Bohan
Haley	Carrie Thompson
Mackrille	Jodi Memmott
Pagels	Casey Stapleton-Syers
Savin Rock	Shannon Goetze
Washington	Cori Brainard
Special Area	Anne-Marie LaMotta (Carrigan)
Pupil Services	Jamene Farrell (Haley)

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