Executive Board Election Results

The following were elected to two year terms on our Executive Board in an election which took place at the September 24, 2009 general membership meeting: President: Ed Conway, Vice-President:  Tom O'Neill, Secretary: Geoff Gagnon, Treasurer: Colin O'Neill, Adult Probation Officer Representative: Dan Petrosky, Joe Quinn, All Other Groups Representative: Kim McKeon, Chief/Lead Adult Probation Officer Representative: Heriberto Cruz, Family Relations Counselor Representative: Deborah Kern, JD Assistant Clerk Representative: Tara Bartlett, Juvenile Probation Officer Representative:  John Satti, Support Enforcement Officer Representative: Terry Ward. There was no candidate for the Family/Support Supervisor seat on the Board. 

Attention Military Personnel

Members who serve in the military during wartime periods as designated in CGS. 27-103, including National Guard and Reserve members attending summer camps, may now, according to the Attorney General, be entitled to  retirement credit for that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Retirement and Benefit Services Division of the Comptroller's Office.

Scholarships Winners Announced

2009's Academic Achievement Scholarships have been awarded to the following: Matthew Mazzucco, son of Support Enforcement Supervisor Donna Mazzucco; Ryan Dowd, son of Cathy Dowd, an Assistant Bar Counsel; Molly Tierney whose mother Kitt is a Victim Advocate; Michael Gherard, son of Family Services Supervisor Karen Kutno; Edward Carter whose father David is an Adult Probation Officer; and Lucas Massella, son of Chief Probation Officer Dorian Santoemma. This year saw a record number of applications from a group of very qualified students. Thanks to the members of the Scholarship Committee for the diligence they displayed in reaching their decision. 

Mileage Reimbursement Rate

Effective February 1, 2010, the rate of reimbursement paid to members using their personal vehicles while on official business will decrease from 55 cents per mile to 50 cents per mile.

GPS Monitoring

Adult Probation Officers required to monitor sex offenders on weekends and holidays will receive a stipend of $ 25.00, in addition to the on-call/standby pay for which they also qualify, for each weekend worked. They will also be awarded compensatory time for the hours spent performing the service. Holiday pay, including premium holiday pay, will be awarded to anyone required to provide monitoring services on holidays. This new benefit is retroactive to July 1, 2009.


Sebac Meets With The Administration
 

Sebac leaders met with representatives of the Rell Administration on January 28th to discuss ways the state could save money through more efficient operation. Several ideas were put forward for the administration to consider. Additional concessions were not offered by Sebac nor requested by the Governor's representatives.