Natomas Teachers’ Association Bargaining Update – March 18, 2019

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Students are the center of everything we do.

As NTA members, we are committed to the success and well-being of every student.

The following is a summary of the NTA proposals to keep NUSD competitive with other districts in the region

March 18th was our first bargaining session after sunshining in January/February. Below are the key proposals to the articles presented and the rationale supporting the needs for certificated personnel.

• One year agreement was proposed
• MOU documents attached in appendices

• NTA will continue to gather information on current and proposed changes to working conditions. Bargaining language will then be proposed.
• The NTA Special Education Task Force recommendations are to be reviewed in Spring 2020. This will inform future negotiations  

• Collaboration time to be teacher/department directed
• Compensation for lack of substitutes in elementary.
• Duty every other week
• Early release MOU presented for collaboration on Wed. TK-5/TK-8 schools
• Clarify minimum vs early release day.

• Provide support for teachers who must prepare and supply lessons and activities for additional students.
• Provide more teacher directed collaboration time with an early release schedule for TK-5/TK-8 schools on par with other districts in the region.
• Provide additional time for teachers to collaborate on best practices and to support new teachers in practice

• Seven (7%) increase on all salary schedules
• Compress longevity (pay increase) steps to get to them sooner
• Remove and compress Column 0 into Column 1 on salary schedule

• Move Natomas Unified out of the bottom of the pack compared with all other districts in our area.
• All bargaining unit members deserve an increase in salary
• Be competitive with other district pay schedules.
• Create incentives to retain experienced teachers.
• Increase lifetime earnings for all

• Increased monthly district contribution of:  
  • $25/single; $50/emp + 1 $75/family

• Provide individuals and families relief for the ever increasing cost of health care.

• Nurse Formal Observation Form proposed
• Speech Language Hearing Specialist Formal Observation Form proposed
• Ability for teacher to provide written feedback to informal evals

• Provide formal evaluations that accurately reflect these specific positions’ professional practices.
• Access documents and make responses accessible.