News from the Table
June 27, 2011
Both teams met at the District Office and exchanged counter proposals.
The District presented a “Comprehensive District Proposal” which included
(1) their intent to end current contract negotiations acknowledging tentative agreements already reached in Article 5: Complaint Procedure and Article 12: Evaluation Procedures,
(2) a suspension of three paid staff development days until the funding for those days is no longer flexible and they are mandated by the State,
(3) For the 2011-12 fiscal year the District will use the Fund Balance to pay for 1 Staff Development Day on August 10, 2011
(4) permanent change in class-size to 31:1 at the K-12 level,
(5) negotiations on salary and benefits for the 2011-12 school year and allow 2 re-openers
(6) the District may reopen negotiations for the 2011-12 school year on Article 7, Wages if there are any changes that negatively impact the District’s federal and/or state revenue funding levels.
BTA presented an MOU as a counterproposal which included:
(1) a total of 5 furlough days over the next 3 years,
a. one staff development day in the second semester of the teacher work year for the 2011-12,
b. one instructional day in the second semester of the 2012-13 school year,
c. three instructional days in the second semester of the 2013-14 school year
(2) maintain class size of 31:1 at the K-12 level for the 2011-12 school year,
(3) language to restore the staff development day for an increase in the Base Revenue Limit (funding from the State),
(4) language to restore the staff development day for an increase in funding from other State or Federal sources,
(5) the intent to end negotiations acknowledging any articles tentatively agreed to by both teams.
The next day for Negotiations is scheduled for July 15, 2011.