Happy July EPEA!
We wanted to provide another brief update to our negotiations process.
1. EPEA negotiators have agreed on "base costing" with the district
this allows both parties to operate under the same set of numbers when considering financial proposals and the impact to the bottom line.
2. EPEA team has introduced a number of 'work load' related proposals:
Additional Activities and Special Events
Prep time improvements for elementary staff
Define/protect Prep Time
Define Student Contact Time
3. EPEA team has/will introduced language to follow new state legislation:
Continuing contract rights for ECFE staff
Safety and hazard leave
Early learner and PreK staff
probationary period adjustment and # of days counting as a year
Increase personal day accrual
4. EPEA team is finalizing proposals that relate to compensation/benefits
To date, 2 MN school districts have settled contracts:
Randolph: 9.24% yr 1; 2.27% yr 2
Big Lake: 2.1% yr 1; 2.47% yr 2
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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