1. VUSD/ CSEA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
May 23, 2013
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The Vista Unified School District (“District”) and the California School Employees
Association Chapter #389 (“CSEA”) met at the District Office at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
May 23, 2013.
The parties continued to discuss the reopened contract Articles sunshined by the parties
in the Spring of 2012, impacts and effects pending reductions as well as the District’s
initial proposal.
Discussion:
• The parties reached agreement regarding the Campus Assistant reduction.
• The follow up discussion of Fair Share and the scheduling of meeting with SSC for
late June exploring the possibility of an earlier date.
• Set a date for True Colors Training June 13, 2013.
• The District provided an explanation of the District’s initial proposal. The parties
spent significant time discussing this proposal, but CSEA did not provide a counter-
response.
• CSEA indicated they were not yet prepared to discuss their initial proposal, a
discussion was held regarding the possibility of discussing the non- monetary
portions of the proposal at the next session.
• The District shared their appreciation that CSEA was willing to meet over the
summer and its interest in resolving these outstanding issues as quickly as
possible and preferably before the expiration of the contract on June 30, 2013. The
District reiterated its interest in ensuring an agreement that is equitable for both
current and future employees while maintaining a high level of service for students.
Future meeting dates:
May 29, 2013
June 13, 2013
June 17, 2013
June 27, 2013
District Negotiation Team CSEA Negotiation Team
Acacia Thede
Donna Caperton
Brock Smith
Peter Fagen
Jane Harrington
Lisa Hoffman
Alicia Evilsizer
Ronnie Hall
Ron Kritzeck
Robert Johnson
Lisa Lee
Laura Zirino
Michelle Bell