Managed and updated by VTA President Mike Modleski

Joined July 2013
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May 3
Thanks for our VTA delegates - Jeff Pistritto, Lisa Bennett, and Joe Carey - who joined Mike to represent our membership in Albany for the RA. The weekend was a great reminder that democracy depends on the active and vibrant engagement of good people. @nysut
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May 3
What a great weekend! It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by people who care so deeply about our public school system and the union that defends it. Thank you NYSUT leadership for putting together an outstanding event. #nysutra @nysut @MelindaJPerson
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VTA retweeted
Mar 25
DAY 2️⃣ of our digital advocacy days to #FixTier6! Join us in urging lawmakers to FIX TIER 6 NOW: 🔁 Reshare this content 🏷️ Tag your lawmakers in your posts the comments below 🔊 Make your voice heard and take action: fixtier6.org/takeaction
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Mar 9
What a day! #FixTier6
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VTA retweeted
New York’s aging buildings weren’t built for today’s learning needs or tomorrow’s climate realities. A Carbon Free & Healthy Schools Bond Act would modernize classrooms and campuses, improve student health, support clean-energy goals, and create thousands of good union jobs across the state. If we’re serious about student health, academic success and meeting New York’s clean-energy goals, we need a statewide investment in healthy schools that matches the scope of the challenge. @NYSAFLCIO @TimesUnion Read more & share: timesunion.com/opinion/artic…
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5 Dec 2025
Friday celebration: The VTA/VCSD raised $2140.08 (and 75 non-perishables) to donate to the Victor-Farmington Food Cupboard via our annual turkey raffle. Special thanks to Chelsea Shaw and our reps for their efforts coordinating! @nysut @VictorSchools
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18 Nov 2025
Don’t forget to pack your cash for school tomorrow! Our turkey raffle has just a few days left - and then your chance to win great prizes is gone UNTIL NEXT YEAR! More importantly, the Victor Food Cupboard could really use our support. See a VTA building rep for details. @nysut
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3 Nov 2025
Beth Weeden and Mike Modleski spent the weekend at the NYS Teacher Retirement System Conference. The system strong as ever thanks to the work of the NYSTRS staff, oversight of the NYSTRS board, and the advocacy of our union. Thank you Beth for giving up her weekend to join Mike!
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25 Aug 2025
The VTA executive board welcomed our newest members to the organization this past week. We had a great morning celebrating the benefits of union membership and enjoying a delicious lunch provided by the @VictorSchools cafeteria staff. Next up? DAY 1!! @nysut
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20 Jun 2025
Class of 2025 - YOU MADE IT! We’re so proud of you. We’re thrilled to have been a part of your journey. @VictorSchools @nysut
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16 May 2025
If you live in New York, make your plan to vote YES for your school budget on Tuesday! Be sure to tell all of your friends and neighbors too.
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3 May 2025
A great first day at the RA celebrating the strength of our union. To highlight one of this year’s themes - the importance of play - delegates ended the night with a reception at the Strong Museum of Play. @nysut #nysutra
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2 May 2025
We are so proud of these kids!!!! #nysutra @Victorschools @VictorBLDevils @nysut
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2 May 2025
The 2025 NYSUT RA is underway! This year was a little extra special thanks to the Victor Varsity Choir who kicked off the party with a great performance followed by the National Anthem. Special thanks to music teacher Kristin Mellema for making it happen! #nysutra @VictorSchools
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1 May 2025
The #nysutra local presidents conference kicks off with a panel on the impact of cell phones and social media on our kids. New York will take the lead on this issue next year with bell to bell ban on cell phones in school.
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