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The Vallejo Education Association (VEA) is the exclusive representative of all the certificated employees in the Vallejo City Unified School District. Update on ALL Members Meeting This coming on the heels of today's Times Herald article which reported that Vallejo's teachers are the lowest paid in Solano County as well as one of the lowest paid in the State! This information was provided by the California Department of Education and does not take into account the hits to benefits, which are currently at a 67/33 percent split and is even supported by Dr. Damelio. The following is a “timely” quote from an update that Dr. Damelio provided the Bargaining Team regarding district property sales/use: “…over the last five years, our employees have received a total of 4.5% increased compensation whereas surrounding school districts have been able during the same timeframe to provide compensation increases totaling 10% and substantially more. This results in Vallejo, already suffering from a multitude of challenges, having a less competitive compensation package at a time when it needs to attract the best educators to ensure that Vallejo’s students have the opportunities afforded students in other districts.” Many in attendance were opposed to accepting the offer as currently proposed by the district. We all know that we are being asked to do more and more with little to no support provided by the district. Site Reps and Executive Board members as well as those attending tonight's meeting have been given direction by the Bargaining Team - talk to the other teachers at your school site. The Action Team is starting up again under the new leadership of Dave Henderson. Within the next few days, expect to attend 10 minute meetings, to answer critical questions that need to be answered to further help Bargaining and Action develop strategies. We are listening. All questions and concerns raised tonight will be answered in the next edition of the newsletter as well as posted on this website and on our Facebook group. We also continue to work on strengthening communication to all sites and site representatives. Handout provided at today's meeting. Important Information Regarding Changes to YOUR Benefits ALL Members Meeting
Bargaining Update No Heat in YOUR Classroom? To help you do this, click on over to "Classroom Forms". On this page, there are the following documents: Heating Form , heating grievance form, and the Williams Act form. When completing, fax a copy over to the VEA office at 864-6284. All Members Meeting Canceled We scheduled this informational meeting because we thought we were going to be bringing you a tentative agreement. However, the district showed up with no authority to discuss monetary issues. We are sitting at a bargaining table with people who have not been given any authority to negotiate money. Mr. Santa Cruz consistently must seek Dr. Damelio’s approval and support in money matters. This always requires hours and days away from the bargaining table. Today your bargaining team put a fair and reasonable offer on the table which was in line with prior discussions. We are awaiting a response.
Bargaining Update Listed below are updates on the contract. The Bargaining team and the District meet again this Wednesday, December 2nd.
Please note: There has not been any discussions on issues that would cost money because the District has been unwilling to bring a financial proposal to the table. (Articles not listed did not have any proposals from either VEA or the District.)
Bargaining Update VEA's bargaining Team met with the district's team on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 . The tone of the session was similar to the last session with both teams working together to reach a settlement, far less adversarial compared bargaining sessions from the past two school years. Highlights from the Tuesday 10/13/09 Session: There will be no monetary matters discussed until at least November 4, when State Administrator Dr. Richard Damelio receives an update on VCUSD's budget. An additional step was added to the grievance process. It will save both VEA & VCUSD potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Discussions continued about the increased workload that continues to be mounted on teachers in the district. FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ONLY: In keeping with the practice from the past decade, Student Progress Reports will NOT be sent to parents prior to the coming Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences. The “Team Leader” position is no longer limited to only one teacher per grade level at each elementary school. The district is now conveying a message that every elementary teacher is a “leader.” As a result, all elementary teachers who are interested in the coming scheduled training sessions/meetings are invited. Those who attend will be paid $40 an hour. Our next Bargaining Session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12. Please continue to wear blue on Wednesday, as well as your “Settle” buttons, in a showing of solidarity and support for your Bargaining Team. Bargaining & Action You may now e-mail the Bargaining and Action Teams directly with your questions and concerns. Look under "Contacts" on the left-hand side of this page and click one of the e-mail links. This will open your e-mail program. Got Something to Tell Us? We are interested in what you have to say! Please feel free to email us with any ideas you might have to make this web site more helpful. Our contact information: |
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