8.12.2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Governing BoardPage 7 May 12, 2016
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARDSchool
District No. 40 of Maricopa County, Arizona
District Office Governing Board Room
May 12, 2016
Present:Ms. Brenda Bartels, President
Ms. Mary Ann Wilson, Clerk
Mr. Jamie Aldama, Member
Mr. Martin Samaniego, Member
Ms. Sara Smith, Member
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Bartels at 5:30 p.m. She
noted the presence of all five Board members, constituting a
quorum.
OPENING EXERCISES
Ms. Bartels welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. She
called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Ms. Smith moved to adopt the meeting agenda and Ms. Wilson
seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Student PerformanceFourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
Grade students from the Glenn F. Burton Choir performed the
following songs under the direction of Mr. David Farmer:
Blue Skies, by Irving Berlin
The Circle of Life, by Elton John
Don’t Be Cruel, by Otis Blackwell
The Climb, by Jessi Alexander and John Mabe
Student Recognition The Governing Board recognized each grade
level’s first, second and third place winners in the District’s
annual Poetry Competition. Ms. Shannon Bernal introduced the
winning students and the first place poems were read by their
authors.
School Recognition Postponed: The Governing Board will recognize
the staff of Challenger Middle School for receiving the Maricopa
Innovation Award for providing real-world learning experiences for
future teachers through their partnership with Glendale Community
College’s Teacher Education Program.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Senator Martin Quezada addressed the Governing Board regarding
the agenda item related to the Board’s meeting schedule for the
upcoming school year. He expressed concerns regarding possible
proposed changes to the Board’s meeting schedule format. He also
spoke on behalf of three other members of the public who had to
leave the meeting before the Call to the Public was made regarding
the same matter: members of the Tolleson and Alhambra governing
boards Adam Lopez Fauk, Ray Martinez and Corina Madruga.
Ms. Nancy Maccarone addressed the Governing Board as outgoing
President of the Glendale Education Association. She thanked the
Board and administration for the work they were able to accomplish
for the betterment of the District during her two two-year terms as
GEA’s president.
Ms. Nichol Castro addressed the Governing Board to thank Mr.
Aldama and Mr. Quintana for the opportunity given to Challenger
students to go to the Justin Bieber concert to reward their
academic performance.
Representative Richard Andrade (District 29) addressed the
Governing Board to express concerns related to proposed changes to
the Governing Board’s meeting schedule.
Mr. Bob Solis and Mr. Jim Green of the Sun City Rotary Club
addressed the Board to recognize and commend Challenger Middle
School for its accomplishments with the school’s Interact Club. He
presented the school with Rotary International’s Presidential
Citation Recipient for the second year in a row for the
accomplishments of its Interact Club. Mr. Jim Green spoke on behalf
of Rotary International, noting of the 15,000 Interact Clubs
world-wide, Challenger is the only club to receive this honor in
its first year of existence, as well as the only club to have
received this honor two years in a row.
Mr. Marshall Pimental addressed the Governing Board to express
concerns related to proposed changes to the Governing Board’s
meeting schedule.
Representative Johnathan Larkin (District 30) addressed the
Governing Board to express concerns related to proposed changes to
the Governing Board’s meeting schedule.
ACTION ITEMS
Ms. Bartels requested to move item 7.C. to following the Call to
Public in response to the numerous concerns raised during Call to
the Public related to the Board’s proposed meeting schedules.
She explained the rationale for having brought the Tuesday
meeting schedule up for the Board to take into consideration.
Mr. Aldama responded to her comments and the rationale for the
proposed meeting schedule changes. He stated he would have
appreciated having the Board President contact him to discuss the
possible Tuesday schedule before bringing it before the Board.
Ms. Wilson stated there was no intent on the Board’s part to try
to prevent Mr. Aldama from attending meetings. Ms. Bartels stated
she agreed wholeheartedly the decision should not have been made in
Mr. Aldama’s absence. She encouraged Mr. Aldama to review the
meeting video on YouTube.
Mr. Samaniego called on the Board to keep its Thursday meeting
schedule.
Mr. Aldama moved to approve the Thursday meeting schedule as
presented and Mr. Samaniego seconded the motion. Ms. Bartels made
note of the two meetings each month on the schedule and asked Board
members to commit to attend all of these meetings as calendared.
Mr. Samaniego and Mr. Aldama urged to keep the meetings to one per
month, and the second meetings only convened as necessary.
Mr. Samaniego asked to call the question.
Roll call vote: All members voted “aye”, and the Board approved
the Thursday meeting schedule as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Smith requested items H and I be pulled for separate
consideration. Ms. Smith moved to approve the consent agenda with
the exception of the items listed and Ms. Wilson seconded the
motion. Upon call the vote, the motion carried and the following
items were approved:
Approval of Minutes The Governing Board approved the minutes of
the April 13, 2016, Regular Meeting and April 28, 2016 Special
Meeting.
Ratification of
VouchersThe Governing Board ratified and approved the expense
and payroll vouchers as presented.
Acceptance of GiftsThe Governing Board ratified and approved
acceptance of gifts offered to the District as presented.
DonorGiftRecipient
American$258.83 Transportation for Field TripAmerican
Wells Fargo Matching Gifts
Program/Nallely Quiroz$70 Gift to SchoolAmerican
Kona Ice$185 Student Council American
Peter Piper Pizza$424.76 Gift to SchoolBicentennial South
Inter-State Studio$208 Gift to SchoolBicentennial South
Challenger PTSA$354 Field TripChallenger
Coca Cola$15.41 Teacher IncentivesChallenger
Challenger PTSA$57.35 Field TripsChallenger
Scholastic Book Fair$1702.17 Library supplies and
booksChallenger
Jeremy Smith$134.90 ELD Field Trip TransportationChallenger
Desert Garden PTOLibrary Books Est. Value $2,314Desert
Garden
Desert Garden PTO68 Shirts for Student Council to sellDesert
Garden
Desert Garden PTO$7,926.29 Gift to SchoolDesert Garden
Coca Cola$77.38 Teacher IncentiveDesert Garden
Peter Piper Pizza$487.21 Student Activity Desert Spirit
Coca Cola$77.81 Employee Incentive Desert Spirit
Coca Cola$132.61 Employee IncentivesDiscovery
Office Depot$3,332.00 Employee IncentivesDistrict Office
Davita Solter3 Gift Cards for winners of the Chili
Cook-offDistrict Office
Peter Piper PizzaLg. Pizza Coupon winner of Chili
Cook-offDistrict Office
QuillWellness program incentive DVD movieDistrict Office/HR
DonorsChoose“Project Based Learning with Construction Paper”
project
Est. Value $173.18Horizon
DonorsChoose“Charting Our Knowledge” project Est. Value
$112.45Horizon
American Express/Rowel
Gabriel Fulinara$150 Music and Band ProgramImes
Target$100 Gift Card for student familyImes
American Heart Association$100 Certificate for PE
EquipmentImes
Westat Research Corp.$25 Gift to SchoolLandmark
Mensendick P.T.O$313.41 Field Trip TransportationMensendick
Walmart$250 After School Activities/Rubik’s cubeMensendick
Mensendick PTO$17.55 Field Trip Mensendick
Recon Restore LLC T-shirts for “Read Across Sunset Vista” Est.
Value $200Sunset Vista
Certified Personnel The Governing Board approved the
employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of
absence, and/or terminations of certified personnel as follows:
New Employment*
Benitez, MarthaTeacher$35,575*07/25/16
Davis, QuinceyTeacher$35,575*07/25/16
Everett, FrancesTeacher$35,575*07/25/16
Farrell, KelseyTeacher$35,575*07/25/16
Garnett, Jeffrey W.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Jernigan, Savanna D.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Light, Jenna R.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Nettles, KIP J.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Palmer, Kelly E.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Rider, Nicole D.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
Washburn, Deserae N.Teacher$35,575*07/25/16
*Salary is subject to change pending employment and transcript
verification.
Resignation
Nelson, CoryTeacherPersonal05/04/16
Poole, AmandaAchievement AdvisorMoving06/27/16
Duguid, KelliePrincipalEmployment06/30/16
Hartsuff, KristenSpecial Education
DirectorEmployment06/30/16
Rescind Resignation
McGuire, Amanda*Teacher04/13/16
*Contract Renewal for 16-17 SY
Guest Teacher – New Hire
McBreen, Paul C.Guest Teacher 05/02/16
Guest Teacher – Resignation
Cooper, Maria E.Guest TeacherPersonal04/15/16
Medina, Diego J.Guest TeacherMoving04/28/16
Morris, Verna M.Guest TeacherOther Employment04/22/16
Sanderson, BarbaraGuest TeacherOther Employment04/15/16
Guest Teacher – Separation
Perry, Jeffrey D.Guest TeacherViolation of Policy05/02/16
Leave of Absence
Richeson, Brittney M.Certified Teacher 08/01/16 –10/28/16
Wilcox, Joni S. Certified Teacher 03/07/16 - 05/16/16
Administrative Contract Renewal
Gonzalez, EnriqueAssistant Principal
Classified Personnel The Governing Board approved the following
employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, leaves of
absence, cancellations of employment, and/or terminations of
classified personnel as presented.
New Employment
Cue, Joyce Y.Substitute Bus Monitor05/09/16
Hailey, Nicholas LeeSubstitute Educational Assistant
Resource05/02/16
Hernandez, Celia A.*Educational Assistant05/27/16
Moscayra, MarcoSubstitute School Bus Operator05/09/16
Ruiz, Brenda S.Substitute Educational Assistant
Resource05/02/16
*Returning from Phased Retirement
Position Change
Gates, Sharon DeniseFrom School Bus Monitor to School Bus
Operator in Training05/09/16
Lopez, Favio A.From School Bus Operator Trainee to School Bus
Operator05/02/16
Pogue, Mary L.Educational Assistant Standard to Educational
Assistant Special Education05/02/16
Resignation
Aceves Tavares, Dulce MariaCrossing GuardWANR05/26/16
Bowden, JenniferEducational Assistant StandardWANR05/26/16
Castillo, KevinExtended Day Activity LeaderWANR05/26/16
Castro, Michelle Rene-NalleyFamily Service
AdvocateWANR05/26/16
Freeman, Kristen LeahFood Service SpecialistPersonal05/27/16
Gee, Berlinda AnnSubstitute Bus OperatorPersonal04/22/16
Griffith, Shannon MarieCrossing GuardPersonal05/06/16
Lillie, Brenton J.*Technology System ManagerOther
Employment05/06/16
Mendoza, Ferni LynnCleaner IWANR05/26/16
Morales, XochithAttendance Secretary IIWANR05/27/16
Nuñez, Maria A.Cleaner IPersonal05/06/16
Popoca, Calderon, Jorge R.Educational
AssistantPersonal05/02/16
Ramirez, YaneisSubstitute CleanerPersonal05/06/16
Reyes, Edith Y.Activity LeaderPersonal03/29/16
Romero, EnriqueUnit Operations ManagerPersonal05/11/16
Williamson, KristinEducational Assistant Standard
1:1WANR05/26/16
*Recommend liquidated damages fee applied per contract
WANR = Work Agreement Not Returned
Retirement
Silva, Linda D.*Help Desk01/09/17
*Entering Phased Retirement
Additional Position
Aceves Tavares, Dulce MariaActivity Leader01/25/16
Leave of Absence
Ontiveros, Maria de Carmen04/21/15 - 5/26/16
TravelThe Governing Board approved employee requests for
out-of-county travel as presented.
Surplus Property
DisposalThe Governing Board approved the items listed as surplus
property and grant permission to dispose of them through public
auction or salvage company.
Request for ProposalsThe Governing Board approved the award of
Request for Proposal 17.02.21 for Financial Audit Services to
Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C., Inc., for the 2016-2017 school
year with the right to renew for four (4) additional years.
Continuation of Existing
ContractsThe Governing Board approved continuation of existing
contracts for the 2016-2017 School Year as presented.
Cooperative AgreementsThe Governing Board approved the
continuation of existing Cooperative Agreements for the 2016-2017
School Year as presented.
Sole Source RenewalsThe Governing Board approved the
continuation of existing Sole Source Awards for the 2016-2017
School Year as presented.
The following items were pulled for separate discussion and
action:
Ms. Smith noted she had engaged in discussions with Mr. Barragan
regarding changes in practices and policies related to these funds
in response to information gained during training attended
recently.
Ms. Wilson moved to approve the items as presented and Mr.
Aldama seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion carried
with four votes in favor and one vote opposed (Smith) and the
following items were approved.
Student Activity Fund
Balance StatementThe Governing Board approved the Student
Activity Fund Balance Statement for March, 2016, as presented.
Auxiliary Operations Fund
Balance StatementThe Governing Board approved the Auxiliary Fund
Balance Statement for March, 2016, as presented.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS
Mr. Quintana noted the format for presenting the recommendations
from the Meet and Confer team had been structured in a manner
somewhat different from what has been done in the past at the
advice of legal counsel. He explained the reason for this is some
of the recommendations from the Meet and Confer team are contingent
upon the outcome of next week’s election, specifically Proposition
123.
2015-2016 Salary/Wage
IncreaseAdministration provided the Governing Board with
information regarding potential proposed salary/ wage increases for
the 2015-2016 school year. Mr. Quintana reported administration
would propose salary increases for the current school year should
Proposition 123 be approved by voters. The proposed increases would
be retroactive for the current school year, retroactive to July
1st. Salary increases recommended are in a tiered structure with
employees who have been employed with the District longer receiving
a higher percentage salary increase in order to “decompress” the
salary schedule for greater equity in employee pay structures,
which were made inequitable as a result of the funding cuts
associated with the recession beginning in 2008.
The proposed increases, contingent on the passage of Proposition
123, are:
If hired 2008-09 or prior5% increase to base*
Hired 2009-10 through 2011-20124% increase to base*
Hired 2012-13 or 2013-143% increase to base*
Hired 2014-152.5% increase to base*
Hired 2015-162% increase to base*
*permanent increase to employees’ salaries
Mr. Samaniego stated confusion regarding the proposed tiered
structure of salary increases and for which employees this would
apply to.
Meet and Confer
Recommendations
OverviewDr. Goodwin introduced members of the Meet and Confer
team to present an overview of the group’s recommendations for
2016-2017 employee salaries, benefits, and working conditions. Ms.
Megan McCave and Mr. Denis Parcells delivered the following
presentation as representatives of the Meet and Confer team:
Questions were raised regarding the proposed changes in policy.
The Board was provided copies of the policies in question.
Mr. Aldama commented on the need for transparency in the area of
the condition of school buildings. He suggested a committee be
formed to review the recommendations related to Environmental
Control and Facility Maintenance.
Meet and Confer Salary and
Benefit RecommendationsThe Governing Board was provided with an
overview of possible recommendations from the Meet and Confer
Committee for employee salary and benefits for 2016-2017.
Mr. Quintana noted this information was included in the previous
report, however, had been specifically separated out to help
clarify the items presented as information and action.
ACTION ITEMS
2016-2017 Employee
Compensation and
Working ConditionsMr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board
approve Employee Compensation and Working Conditions
recommendations submitted by the Meet and Confer Committee for the
2016-2017 school year as presented.
Mr. Aldama moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Mr.
Samaniego seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion
carried.
Proposed Issues for Arizona
School Boards Association’s
2017 Political AgendaThe Governing Board discussed proposed
issues to submit for consideration on Arizona School Boards
Associations’ 2017 Political Agenda.
The Board agreed education funding should be of utmost
importance on the group’s political priorities.
Mr. Aldama suggested proposing restoration of Building Renewal
Funds as a political agenda priority.
Ms. Wilson suggested the Board propose the agenda include
protection of desegregation funding and restoring funding for
All-Day Kindergarten.
Ms. Smith thought ESA vouchers should be included, as well. Ms.
Bartels added repealing current year funding and special education
funding.
Mr. Aldama requested administration to provide
suggestions/recommendations when this item is brought before the
Board in future years.
Mr. Quintana stated he would draft the Board’s proposals based
on tonight’s discussion and provide it to the Board for
review/approval prior to submitting to ASBA.
Revised Expenditure
Budget #1Mr. Quintana recommended the Governing Board approve
the 2015-16 Expenditure Budget Revision #1 as presented. Mr.
Barragan reviewed the following presentation:
Ms. Smith moved to approve the recommendation as stated and Mr.
Aldama seconded the motion. Upon call to vote, the motion
carried.
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT STRATEGIC GOALS
Board members had the opportunity to ask questions or provide
feedback related to District Strategic Goals.
Mr. Quintana reported the Executive Team is engaged in
developing District Strategic/Annual Goals to present to the
Governing Board for approval.
FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Future Meetings:The Board reviewed the list of upcoming meetings
and planned agenda items.
Ms. Bartels noted the Board would be discussing Strategic Goals
at the May 26th Special Meeting, as well as convening to Executive
Session to establish Mr. Quintana’s personal performance goals.
Mr. Quintana thanked the Board for working with Ms. Powell to
schedule a special meeting on May 19th at 4:00 p.m.
Ms. Bartels clarified the May 26th Special Meeting would be held
at the scheduled time of 5:30 p.m.
Agenda Item Requests:Governing Board Members were given the
opportunity to request items to be included on future meeting
agendas for discussion, information and/or action.
Mr. Aldama asked administration to look at establishing a
guaranteed minimum starting salary, similar to what’s been done by
Maricopa Community Colleges.
Ms. Smith asked for more consistent information regarding
student enrollment included in Governing Board Updates.
SUMMARY OF BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT CURRENT EVENTS
Mr. Quintana recognized Melvin E. Sine’s student art work on
display in the Board Room. He thanked the Meet and Confer team for
their collaboration and work this year. He also read an email
received from a community member commending the crossing guards at
Horizon Elementary School.
Mr. Aldama and Mr. Samaniego thanked staff for staying late to
attend their meeting.
Ms. Smith, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Bartels complimented the
recognition events recently held to honor District employees for
their accomplishments and service.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Aldama seconded
the motion. Upon call to a vote, the motion carried and the regular
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Powell, Executive Assistant
Approved By:
Mary Ann Wilson, Clerk of the Board
Date: June 9, 2016
Meet and Confer Recommendations
May 12, 2016
May 4, 20162:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LandmarkChallenger
Jennie PapermanClaudia Austin, Diane Leon (arrives at 3:30
p.m.)
Megan McCave Matthew Schock
Diane LeonDenis Parcells
Enrique GonzalezGregory Gilliam
Barb GoodwinMike Barragan
3:30 Spanish Presentation
Claudia & Diane
INTRODUCTION: Barb and Mike
This past fall the Governing Board approved a meet and confer
process to begin this school year. We formed an agreement with
Dennis Teel from the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
to provide facilitation services throughout the process.
There were 5 individuals on the team representing GEA and 5
members appointed by the superintendent. This group met one time
per week for 1/2 day over a period of 4 months.
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Team Members
District
Denis ParcellsEnrique GonzalezGreg GilliamMike BarraganBarbara
Goodwin
Glendale Education Association
Megan McCaveClaudia AustinDiane LeonJennie PapermanMatthew
Schock
Facilitator: Dennis Teel
Team Members
District
Denis Parcells
Enrique Gonzalez
Greg Gilliam
Mike Barragan
Barbara Goodwin
Glendale Education Association
Megan McCave
Claudia Austin
Diane Leon
Jennie Paperman
Matthew Schock
Facilitator: Dennis Teel
Introduce members and have them stand
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Purpose
To improve matters of mutual interest:
Employee salariesFringe benefitsWorking conditions
Purpose
To improve matters of mutual interest:
Employee salaries
Fringe benefits
Working conditions
The purpose of Meet and Confer is to improve matters of mutual
interest. These include employees salaries, fringe benefits, and
working conditions.
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Timeframe and Format
The Team met over a four month period and:
Developed and administered a survey to all staff
Resulting in 629 responses
Identified issues from survey results in each of the
following categories:
SalaryInsuranceLeaveWorking Conditions
Timeframe and Format
The Team met over a four month period and:
Developed and administered a survey to all staff
Resulting in 629 responses
Identified issues from survey results in each of the following
categories:
Salary
Insurance
Leave
Working Conditions
The team met over a four month period and developed and
administered a survey to all staff resulting in 629 responses. The
team identified issues in the following categories: salary,
insurance, leave and working conditions from survey results and
comments.
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Timeframe and Format cont.
Prioritized each of the issuesDetermined interests and options
for each issueResearched the facts and listened to
presentations
Through discussion, we came to consensus on
options we wanted to move forward as recommendations.
Timeframe and Format cont.
Prioritized each of the issues
Determined interests and options for each issue
Researched the facts and listened to presentations
Through discussion, we came to consensus on options we wanted to
move forward as recommendations.
From the identified issues, the team prioritized them based on
discussion of importance. Then, we determined interests and options
for each issue. Through discussion, the team researched the facts
and listened to presentations to further our knowledge. The team
came to consensus on options that met the interests, which then are
moving forward as recommendations to the Governing Board, which you
will see in the following slides.
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TIERED SALARY INCREASE FY16 IF PROP 123 PASSES
1.The team conferred about the contingency language related to
the inflation lawsuit for FY 16 and unanimously agreed with
proposal being presented tonight.
If hired 2008-09 or before:5% increase to baseIf hired 2009-10
through 2011-12:4% increase to baseIf hired in 2012-13 or
2013-14:3% increase to baseIf hired in 2014-15:2.5% increase to
baseIf hired in 2015-16:2% increase to base
*Please remember that any increase to your base salary is
permanent.
TIERED SALARY INCREASE FY16 IF PROP 123 PASSES
The team conferred about the contingency language related to the
inflation lawsuit for FY 16 and unanimously agreed with proposal
being presented tonight.
If hired 2008-09 or
before:
5% increase to base
If hired 2009-10 through 2011-12: 4% increase
to base
If hired in 2012-13 or
2013-14: 3%
increase to base
If hired in
2014-15:
2.5% increase to base
If hired in
2015-16: 2%
increase to base
*Please remember that any increase to your base salary is
permanent.
We discussed the contingency language for PROP 123 if it passes
from negotiations last year. The team was presented a tiered option
which is laid out in the slide. This tiered salary increase will
address the interests found in the survey. If you were hired in the
2008-2009 School Year or before you will receive a 5% increase to
your base salary. If you were hired in the 2009-10 School Year
through 2011-12 School Year, you will be receiving a 4% increase to
base. If hired in the 2012-13 School Year or 2013-14 School Year,
you will receive a 3% increase to base. If hired in the 2014-15,
School Year a 2.5% increase to base. If hired in the 2015-16 School
Year, you will receive a 2% increase to your base salary. Please
remember that these increases are contingent on PROP 123 passing.
Also, the percentage will be added to your base which means that it
is a permanent increase.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17 -IF PROP 123 PASSES
SALARY
1.Increase the certified salary placement schedule by
adding 1.2% to each cell. This will bring the starting teachers
salary to $36,000
2.Increase the support staff placement schedule by
adding 1.2%to each cell
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17- IF PROP 123 PASSES
SALARY
Increase the certified salary placement schedule by adding 1.2%
to each cell. This will bring the starting teachers salary to
$36,000
Increase the support staff placement schedule by adding 1.2% to
each cell
GEA and the District team negotiated for the 2016-17 School Year
a $325.00 additional increase to base for all Full time returning
employees. The increase will be pro-rated based on your hours
worked. The team also negotiate an increase to the certified salary
placement schedule by 1.2%, which will bring the starting teacher
salary to $36,000. Allowing our districts to be more competitive in
hiring highly qualified certified staff. The support staff
placement schedule will be adding a 1.2% increase to each cell as
well. This is all contingent on if PROP 123 passes.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17 –
SALARY
1.All returning Full-Time Employees (FTE) who have
worked 50% plus 1 day of their work calendar in the 2015-2016 SY
will receive $325.00 added to their base
Less than 1.0 FTE will be pro -rated
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17 –
SALARY
All returning Full-Time Employees (FTE) who have worked 50% plus
1 day of their work calendar in the 2015-2016 SY will receive
$325.00 added to their base
Less than 1.0 FTE will be pro-rated
If PROP 123 does not pass, all full time returning employees who
have worked 50% plus 1 day of their work calendar in 2015-2016 SY
will receive an equal fixed amount based on the percentage approved
by the legislature. If less than full time the amount will be
pro-rated based on hours worked.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17
SALARY CONT.
1.Officially suspend policy GCQE Retirement of
Professional Staff Members (Teacher Longevity Program)
2.Officially suspend Policy GDQB Retirement of
Support Staff Members (Support Staff Longevity Incentive
Program)
*See attached policies
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17
SALARY CONT.
Officially suspend policy GCQE Retirement of Professional Staff
Members (Teacher Longevity Program)
Officially suspend Policy GDQB Retirement of Support Staff
Members (Support Staff Longevity Incentive Program)
*See attached policies
Two old policies were found in the District Policy Manuel. These
two policies do not meet the interests and the team is recommending
for them to be removed.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17
SALARY CONT.
1.Add an option to Professional Growth opportunity
for both certified and classified allowing them to apply to
receive professional growth for approved continuing education mid
year at 50% of the total allocation
*See attached changes in handbook
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17
SALARY CONT.
Add an option to Professional Growth opportunity for both
certified and classified allowing them to apply to receive
professional growth for approved continuing education mid year at
50% of the total allocation
*See attached changes in handbook
The team was presented with an option to offer a second
opportunity to receive professional growth for both certified and
classified. This would allow for employees with approved continuing
education classes to finish during the fall semester and start
receiving half of the allocation in January, rolling over to the
full allocation the following year.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17IF PROP 123 PASSES
LEAVE
1.Update Policy GCCA to include:
annual buy back option for current employees
AND
separation of employment buy back options for
employees who have been in the district between 5 -9 years
* See attached policy GCCA Sick Leave Buy Back
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17IF PROP 123 PASSES
LEAVE
Update Policy GCCA to include:
annual buy back option for current employees
AND
separation of employment buy back options for employees who have
been in the district between 5-9 years
* See attached policy GCCA Sick Leave Buy Back
From the Meet and Confer team last year, a group of certified
and classified employees was formed to discuss sick leave buy back
for current employees and those employees that may leave the
district between years 5 through 9. Options were presented to the
current Meet and Confer team and the team came to consensus on
these two policy changes. The annual buy back option would allow
returning employees to sell back sick leave hours based on a dollar
amount. The separation of employment buy back option would allow
employees that are leaving the district to sell back a number of
sick leave hours based on a higher dollar amount. This is all
specified in the GCCA Sick Leave Buy Back policy which will be
presented to the Board on May 12th.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Classroom Resources1.Equitable distribution of standardized and
adopted
resources
2.Increase awareness and understanding of resources
and implementation cycles
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Classroom Resources
Equitable distribution of standardized and adopted resources
Increase awareness and understanding of resources and
implementation cycles
There were issues on classroom resources. We are making these
recommendations to the Governing Board and the District Executive
team. Classroom resources need to be standardized and adopted
materials are equitably distributed. Also, there needs to be an
increase of awareness and understanding of the resources that are
available and the implementation cycle of these resources.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional Development1.Align PD with district and curriculum
goals2.Differentiate PD on experience and need, if
necessary, provide opportunities for additional planning
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional Development
Align PD with district and curriculum goals
Differentiate PD on experience and need, if necessary, provide
opportunities for additional planning
The meet and confer team is recommending that professional
development is aligned with district and curriculum goals. Also,
that they are differentiated based on experience and need. If
necessary, to provide additional opportunities for planning
time.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Class Size1.Research class size ratios across district2.Build
relationship with nearby colleges and
universities to attract highly qualified teachers
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Class Size
Research class size ratios across district
Build relationship with nearby colleges and universities to
attract highly qualified teachers
The team recommends that research on class size ratios continues
and that the district will build relationships with nearby colleges
and universities to attract highly qualified teachers.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Control and Facility Maintenance1.Educate
employees and stake holders on facility
plans
2.Create a process to address environmental controls,
facility maintenance, health and safety concerns
3.Create and develop a capital plan that addresses
facilities and equipment needs
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Control and Facility Maintenance
Educate employees and stake holders on facility plans
Create a process to address environmental controls, facility
maintenance, health and safety concerns
Create and develop a capital plan that addresses facilities and
equipment needs
The team recommends that the district educate employees and
stakeholders for current and future plans on facilities. Also,
create a process to address environmental controls, facility
maintenance, health and safety concerns. Finally, create and
develop a capital plan that addresses facilities and equipment
needs.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hours Worked1.Clearly define hours for all employees2.Create a
clean, safe and sanitary environment
Conduct a cost analysis and determine feasibility of
increasing hours for cleaners
3.Create consistent expectations and define
responsibilities for opening schools during non -school hours
(e.g. Saturday and breaks)
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hours Worked
Clearly define hours for all employees
Create a clean, safe and sanitary environment
Conduct a cost analysis and determine feasibility of increasing
hours for cleaners
Create consistent expectations and define responsibilities for
opening schools during non-school hours (e.g. Saturday and
breaks)
The Meet and Confer team recommends the district clearly defines
hours for all employees. We are working to create a clean, safe and
sanitary environment. The Meet and Confer team recommends a cost
analysis to determine feasibility of increasing hours for cleaners.
This will be an ongoing process for when monies become available to
support this issue. Lastly, create consistent expectations and
define responsibilities for opening schools during non-school
hours.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Student Discipline1.Train the staff on the discipline
methodology with
consistency and fidelity
2.Provide various interventions to accommodate
regular and special education students that incorporate parental
involvement
3.Develop a recognition system that fosters
appropriate school behaviors for all
RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17
WORKING CONDITIONS
Student Discipline
Train the staff on the discipline methodology with consistency
and fidelity
Provide various interventions to accommodate regular and special
education students that incorporate parental involvement
Develop a recognition system that fosters appropriate school
behaviors for all
The recommendations for student discipline are to train the
staff on the discipline methodology with consistency and fidelity
for each school, provide various interventions to accommodate
regular and special education students that incorporate parental
involvement, and develop a recognition system that fosters
appropriate school behaviors for all.
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In addition:
The team conferred about the recommendations from the Trust
Board for insurance and unanimously agreed with the proposals
presented and approved by the Governing Board on April 13, 2016
and
April 28, 2016.
In addition:
The team conferred about the recommendations from the Trust
Board for insurance and unanimously agreed with the proposals
presented and approved by the Governing Board on April 13, 2016
and
April 28, 2016.
In addition, the team was presented with a proposal from the
Trust Board on insurance. The team came to consensus on the
proposal which was presented to the Governing Board on April 13th
and 28th.
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Confirmation Phone Call
On Sunday May 8, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the District
contacted employees through phone.
Everyone was contacted and asked to respond by either
indicating support or non -support of the recommendations.
Confirmation Phone Call
On Sunday May 8, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the District
contacted employees through phone.
Everyone was contacted and asked to respond by either indicating
support or non-support of the recommendations.
GEA Ratification
GEA ratified the Meet and Confer recommendations .GEA approved
the ratification by a majority vote.Yes: 94%No: 6%
GEA Ratification
GEA ratified the Meet and Confer recommendations.
GEA approved the ratification by a majority vote.
Yes: 94%
No: 6%
Questions???
If you have questions please write it on a note card or come and
ask a representative from the Meet and Confer team.
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GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 REVISED # 1
BUDGET
May 12, 2016
Glendale elementary School District No. 40 Revised # 1
Budget
May 12, 2016
M&O Budget Comparison
RCL……....$59,232,460
DAA……...$ -Override…$ 9,087,768BBCF……..$ 2,120,695Adjustment.$
-458,653 $69,982,270
RCL……....$59,015146
DAA……...$ -Override…$ 9,087,768BBCF……..$ 2,139,587Adjustment.$
-458,653 $69,783,848
FY16 Adopted BudgetFY16 Revised # 1 Budget
M&O Budget Comparison
RCL……....$59,232,460
DAA……...$ -
Override…$ 9,087,768
BBCF……..$ 2,120,695
Adjustment.$ -458,653
$69,982,270
RCL……....$59,015146
DAA……...$ -
Override…$ 9,087,768
BBCF……..$ 2,139,587
Adjustment.$ -458,653
$69,783,848
FY16 Adopted Budget
FY16 Revised # 1 Budget
Unrestricted Capital Budget Comparison
BBCF….........$2,389,168
Interest..........$ 27,500Adjustment...$ -RCL/DAA…$
2,252,583$4,669,251
BBCF….........$2,440,405
Interest..........$ 31,774Adjustment...$ -RCL/DAA…$
2,363,947$4,997,543
FY16 Adopted BudgetFY16 Revised #1 Budget
Unrestricted Capital Budget Comparison
BBCF….........$2,389,168
Interest..........$ 27,500
Adjustment...$ -
RCL/DAA…$ 2,252,583
$4,669,251
BBCF….........$2,440,405
Interest..........$ 31,774
Adjustment...$ -
RCL/DAA…$ 2,363,947
$4,997,543
FY16 Adopted Budget
FY16 Revised #1 Budget
Financial Highlights
District Additional Assistance (DAA) was calculated at
$5,807,464
$5,082,580 Estimated legislative reduction (or 88%
reduction)
DAA available $724,884 (from $899,924)
Legislative Reductions 2009-2016
Approximately $27 million
$24 million specific to capital funding
Financial Highlights
District Additional Assistance (DAA) was calculated at
$5,807,464
$5,082,580 Estimated legislative reduction (or 88%
reduction)
DAA available $724,884 (from $899,924)
Legislative Reductions 2009-2016
Approximately $27 million
$24 million specific to capital funding
Financial Highlights, Continued
If proposition 123 passes on May 17, 2016 staff will
have to revised the budget to reflect new budgetary
information.
Financial Highlights, Continued
If proposition 123 passes on May 17, 2016 staff will have to
revised the budget to reflect new budgetary information.
May 12, 2016