PRPE Rep Council & Executive Board Meeting minutes - June 2019
Monday June 3, 2019 at 3:30 pm at Jim Lynett’s House
Present: F. Kloepper (President, Web, Liberty); M. Bradford (6-12 VP, PRHS); N. Mayer (Representative, Butler); C. Bradshaw (Representative; PRHS); J. Hutchings (Treasurer, Flamson); J. Lynett (Executive Director); S. Silva-Whedbee (Corresponding Secretary, King); D. Harris (Recording Secretary, Peterson); D. Henry (Representative, Lewis); V. Ezzell (Representative, Brown);
Guest: Dr. Curt Dubost the new PRJUSD Superintendent (Not confirmed but he will stop by if his schedule at all allows him some time)
Guest: Team Gearhart PRJUSD School Board Member
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LCAP meeting scheduled for June 10, 2019 @ 5:30
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Discussed concerns about speed of implementing new programs and lack of admin support for teachers
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Wants teachers to have autonomy in deciding what’s best for students they serve
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Wants site administrators in a supportive role, not a judgement/controlling role
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Discussed differences between extrinsic and intrinsic motivators
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Introduced the book Drive by Daniel Pink and shared it’s philosophy
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Discussed PRPE survey results and concerns of teachers
I Approval of minutes from the May Meeting
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Motion to approve May minutes: approved (M. Bradford/S. Silva-Whedebee)
II Treasurer’s Reports: John Hutchings
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Motion to approve January’s Treasurer’s Report: approved ( M. Bradford/C. Bradshaw)
III Membership Chair – Nancy Mayer (Email list, CFT Membership Forms)
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Membership forms/corrections have been mailed
IV REMEMBER TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TIMESHEETS, OFFICERS.
V. Unfinished business/Updates
a) Negotiations (MOUs on Article 8, 10 and 12)
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State budget not available yet
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Discussed 1st negotiation meeting; PRPE created a new “CUTS” list proposal for 2019-20 and shared with PRJUSD negotiation team
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Discussed concerns about LCAP meetings
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Next negotiation meeting after September 15, 2019
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Motion to approve MOU dated June 3, 2019 between PRJUSD and PRPE to change the language in the joint Collective Bargaining Agreement: Approved (N. Mayer/D.Harris)
--Discussion of Article 8 and Article 10 changes
--Corrections to be made “principla” to principal and “toe” to to
b) Grievance Nicole V.
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District wants to meet week of June 3rd to discuss grievance
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Moving to a level 2 grievance
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Grievance coming regarding PE numbers and safety
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Grievances offers protection
c) 6-12 Issues – Mark Bradford Adios Amigo!
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Concerns about retiring teachers not being replaced for Union Rep/6-12 VP
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No textbooks or supplemental resources for science academy
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Concerns about discipline procedures and proper use of ARC room
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Restore discipline and
d) TK-5 Issues – Stephanie Walker
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Concerns about PE numbers and safety
e) Digital Newsletter – Susan Whedbee
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Was sent out
f) PAR Report/Website - Fred
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Nobody currently in PAR
VI.New Business
a) Tri county Education Coalition Sacramento Visit 5/20-21/19
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Jim Lynette met with State Superintendent of Education, Tony Thurmond
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Jordan Cunningham voted for Charter School Accountability Act
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Discussed visit at Tri County Coalition
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AB428-Sped relief bill will provide some funding to cover sped
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Sped costs over $7 million
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District receiving $350,000 for pension relief
b) PRJUSD Budget Advisory Committee (5/16/19 and 5/30/19)
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Discussed combo classes and retirees
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Concerns about central registration and not sending students to other schools to avoid combos
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Another meeting in late August
c) Social Update
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Not well attended, but successful
d) Union Summer Activities
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Fred and Sabrina attending conference this summer
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Bernadette attending conference this summer; wants to incorporate social/emotional learning
e) Accountant Engagement Letter
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Motion to approve $1900 accountant engagement letter to Debi Skinner: approved (M. Bradford/S. Whedbee) 2 abstained
VII.Reports from Building Reps:
Officers
FMS
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Nothing to report
LMS
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No rep
KK
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Nothing to report
PRHS
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Nothing to report
GB
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No rep
VP
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Concerns about the number of IEP’s after school
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Teachers being required to attend IEP’s for students not on teachers’ rosters
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IDEA citation, a General Ed teacher representative does not have to be a teacher
BS
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Concerns about moving
SPED
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Nothing to report
WP
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No rep
PB
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Concerns about sped
Next Meeting: General Meeting August TBD
PRPE PAC Board of Directors Meeting (Immediately following PRPE regular meeting)