CSEA Negotiations Brief

Article 3: Wages

• Discussed use of carryover 1% to revise salary schedule structure.
   
• Explored shortening longevity steps and intervals to align more closely with certificated schedule.
   
• Costing analysis initiated by Austin; updates to be reviewed in future meetings.
   
• “Me too” language with WDEA discussed.
   
• Updated salary schedule to be previewed by April 7 and reviewed at next meeting.
   

Article 5: Benefits

• Addressed challenges in retaining staff due to benefits affordability.
   
• Scheduled FSA and HSA informational session with Mike Wittingham for union meeting on February 19, 2025.
   
• Authorization for benefits discussions pending.
   

Article 6: Leaves

• Revisions to leave usage rules discussed; Option 1 to include clarification on use of days before the 6th month.
   
• Additional language regarding Personal Necessity (PN) and sick leave added.
   
• March 12, 2025: Option 2 for leaves approved.
   
• MOU to be drafted and provided by Joseph.
   

Article 15: Layoffs & Bumping

• Discussed bumping procedures for Instructional Aides (IAs), Paraprofessionals, and other classifications.
   
• Decision to maintain current contract language.
   
• Effects bargaining to occur on a case-by-case basis.
   
• Coordination with site administrators to determine impact and logistics.
   
• Template for annual bumping report to be completed post-Spring Break.
   

CSEA Professional Development (PD)

• Legal review pending on use of leave grant days for PD.
   
• Potential calendar adjustments to be coordinated with district admin.
   
• Determination of full-day vs. hourly PD needs to inform draft.
   
• Draft PD proposal to be shared with CSEA as soon as possible.
   

Future Meeting Dates
 

• April 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM