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Welcome to The Oswego Classroom Teachers' Association.
This Association has been established to promote the best interests of the teachers and other members of the professional staff within the district. 


Members
Community
Monthly OCTA general membership meetings happen on the second Tuesday of each month at the OCTA office starting at 4:10- 122 A West 2nd St, Oswego, NY (the old Mary Jean's Alterations).  Have a question or concern for the OCTA officers or Board of Directors? Please use the 'Contact Us' box to the right to enter your question. We will address all questions at the next OCTA general assembly meeting, and the information will be disseminated through your building president, vice president or representative (see Building Officer / Rep list). 
Meet Your OCTA Officers
Oswego Classroom Teachers Association

The Oswego Classroom Teachers' Association seeks to: 
1. advance the standards for the teaching profession 
2. secure the conditions necessary for the greatest efficiency of the teachers and the school district
3. promote the welfare of its members
4. organize all personnel engaged in education into one united organization

Read more from the OCTA Constitution (updated version available soon in all buildings).

Students
This is Roger Sprague's fourth year as OCTA President. Roger is in his 29th year of teaching and has been active on the OCTA Board of Representatives for more than 20 years. Roger is a dedicated leader and Oswego is proud to have him as head of the OCTA. Roger teaches at Kingsford Park.
Carrie Patane has taught for close to 20 years now in the Oswego City School District. Carrie is your current OCTA grievance chair. About the union Carrie comments: "It gives me great satisfaction to be a part of something bigger. I feel I am having a positive impact on our profession."
Lilly Decaire was recently sworn in as OCTA VP Negotiations Chair. Mrs. Decaire has taught French in the Oswego City School District for 16 years.
This is Dan Rose's 9th year on the OCTA Board of directors in charge of internal public relations, new member council and website and newsletter design and distribution. Dan recognizes the importance of a strong labor union and is working to keep the entire membership well informed.
Jenn Cahill has been a part of your OCTA Board of directors for close to 10 years now, serving as leader of political action and external public relations. Mrs. Cahill says that the Oswego students are her first love, but that she also enjoys working with teachers.
OCTA treasurer Mike Patane brings his 16 years of math teaching experience and his love of numbers to your Board of Directors. Mike has been actively involved with your union for close to 10 years now. His numeric prowess is unmatched. Mike teaches 8th graders at the Oswego Middle School.
Michelle McManus took over the OCTA secretary position in 2016.
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