May 12, 2016

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

Purpose To improve matters of mutual interest: Employee salaries Fringe benefits Working 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

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.

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 or before: 5% increase to base If hired through : 4% increase to base If hired in or : 3% increase to base If hired in : 2.5% increase to base If hired in : 2% increase to base *Please remember that any increase to your base salary is permanent.

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, Increase the support staff placement schedule by adding 1.2% to each cell

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY17 – SALARY 1. All returning Full-Time Employees (FTE) who have worked 50% plus 1 day of their work calendar in the SY will receive $ added to their base Less than 1.0 FTE will be pro-rated

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. 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

RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17 IF 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 17 WORKING CONDITIONS Classroom Resources 1. Equitable distribution of standardized and adopted resources 2. Increase awareness and understanding of resources and implementation cycles

RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17 WORKING CONDITIONS Professional Development 1. Align PD with district and curriculum goals 2. Differentiate PD on experience and need, if necessary, provide opportunities for additional planning

RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17 WORKING CONDITIONS Class Size 1. Research class size ratios across district 2. Build relationship with nearby colleges and universities to attract highly qualified teachers

RECOMMENDATION FOR FY 17 WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Control and Facility Maintenance 1. 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 Hours Worked 1. Clearly define hours for all employees 2. 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 Student Discipline 1. 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

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.

Confirmation Phone Call On Sunday May 8, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the District will contact you by phone That call will ask that you either confirm or not confirm your approval of these recommendations This call will be made only once

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