There have been several questions regarding the status of negotiations. The list of issues we have taken to the table originated largely from the classified staff survey and classification meetings held on October 19, 2014.
Understand that the list below is only a highlight reel of the issues being discusses. exact language cannot be shared as the contract has not been finalized and agreed upon.
Association rights and responsibilities:
-Addition of Labor/Management meetings to covered time release
-Union building use process
Performance/Discipline:
-Language:clearer process.
-Notification timelines
Issue Resolution:
-Review process as it pertains to contract language.
Placement/advancement
-Language cleanup
-Advancement of salary schedule
-Change in position per steps
-Work place closure language cleanup
-OT work and Compensation pay adjustments
-Mileage allowance, personal vehicle usage.
-Working out of classification, process and timeline
-Market factor study, timeline
School Bus drivers:
-OT
-Routes
-Bidding process
Payroll periods:
-Language to address any payroll errors
Sick Leave:
-Language clean up, call-in procedure
PTO:
-Process and usage
Vacation:
-language cleanup
-timely approval process
Uniforms and supplies:
-Reimbursement Process
-Additional groups
Lunch rest periods:
-language clean up, titles
Tuition Reimbursement:
-Use, process, timeline
Job Opening notification:
-Clearer language
-Address building transfers
Insurance benefits:
-Addressed via District Insurance Committee
Duration and effect agreement:
- one to three years based on several factor
Compensation:
-Has not been addressed yet, traditionally the last item addressed in negotiations. The common theme within the survey response was that need to cost of living adjustments and step movement for members.