Happy Summer EPEA!
We wanted to provide a brief update to our negotiations process.
EPEA negotiators met for 9 hours in preparation for the bargaining table:
review prioritization feedback from membership (#1 increase salary, #2 workload, #3 working conditions/benefits)
identify categories where improvements are sought
review surrounding district comparative language and financials
review new legislation
consider EdMN guidance
write proposals for contract changes
2. EPEA team met with the District for the first negotiations meeting:
Introductions.
DISTRICT TEAM: Dr. Carla Hines (Asst Sup), Dr. Robb Virgin (Personalized Learning), Jason Mutzenberger (Finance), Tom May (HR), CJ Strehl (School Board), Aaron Casper (School Board), Steve Bartz (School Board)
TEACHER TEAM: Charles Cooper, Rhett Larson, Mira Martin, Michelle Rada, Dominic Kirkpatrick (observing), Eric Herrmann (EdMN guidance)
Review norms
Review settlement history
Discuss base costing
Present first set of contract proposals
3. Negotiation Schedule:
Every Monday and Wednesday morning (8-11am) throughout the summer (excluding July 4th week) at ASC.
We will provide more details as the summer work progresses
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