SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION UPDATE
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 22:19 | 
Author: Ronda Walen | 
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION UPDATE
CSEA Chapter 224 sent questionnaires to school board candidates and incumbents to complete to assist us with deciding whether or not to endorse anybody in the November School Board Election. So far we have received questionnaires back from Gary Pritchard who is running in Trustee Area 5 (seat currently held by Ken Lopez-Maddox), Lynn Patton from Trustee Area 7 (Seat currently held by Larry Christensen) and Saam Alikhani from Trustee Area 4 (Seat currently held by Anna Bryson). These candidates as well as any others who return a questionnaire will be invited to a brief interview by the Executive Board. The Executive Board will bring the information regarding these candidates as well as recommendations about whether or not to endorse them to the members at our Chapter Meeting on September 15, 2010. Once the members vote to endorse a candidate the chapter can apply for PACE funds to assist them in their campaign.
A recommendation to support Measure H will be brought to the members for a vote on September 15, 2010. If the chapter votes to support Measure H we will be able to apply for PACE funds to help it pass. (See more information regarding Measure H below).
MEASURE H SUPPORT
Measure H proposes to change the manner in which members of the Board of Trustees of the Capistrano Unified School District are elected. The Capistrano Unified School District is divided into seven geographical regions or ‘trustee areas.” Currently, each governing board members must reside in the trustee area that he or she represents, but is elected ‘at large’ by all voters living within the district.
The measure, if passed would require that each member of the Board of Trustees reside within and by elected by the voters living in that particular trustee area. Only voters in that area would decide which trustee will represent them.
CSEA supports this measure because it will save money on future election costs. If passed, trustees will be accountable to the constituents in their local communities. Measure H would reduce campaign costs for candidates and enable better qualified candidates to run for office.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This is our opportunity to elect our own bosses and to support a ballot measure that will save the district an estimated $1,000,000 over the next ten years in election costs. We will need everybody to give at least an hour to make phone calls, talk to friends, mail postcards, precinct walk and do other campaign related activities. Please call the CSEA office if you can donate some time or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
2nd Annual CSEA Area H Labor Day Picnic Monday, 23 August 2010 17:27 | Author: Ronda Walen |
Save the Date: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. --Lunch served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Volleyball, Castle Jump and Horshoes Park Railroad Train Rides $3 and Pony Rides $4 per person RSVP: JULIE CURRAN AT 714-532-7122 OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Monday, 09 August 2010 18:32 | Author: Ronda Walen |
We are currently at impasse with the district. Our first mediation session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2010. If we don’t reach an agreement during mediation, then we will go to fact finding. Once the fact finding report is issued, the right thing for the district to do would be to abide by the recommendations in the report. During this time we need every classified employee to work to the rule. The district has less classified staff than ever and they are going to put the pressure on those who are left to get school open without any additional compensation. We strongly urge every one of our members to start work exactly on time, take your lunch and your breaks, and leave exactly on time. Why would you do anything extra when they want to take away 11.33% in salary and benefits away from you? CHAPTER RECEIVES RECOGNITION AT CONFERENCE Monday, 09 August 2010 18:28 | Author: Ronda Walen |
Chapter 224 Membership Unity Program Team Honored I am very pleased to let you know that our Chapter received recognition for our Membership Unity Program. At Conference Terry Hause, Hillary Postman, Eileen Navarro, Johnnie Booker and Kerrylynn Fay accepted the award on behalf of the chapter. Johnnie Booker spoke for our team in front of 1,500 people and did an outstanding job. The team will be continuing their efforts to unify and inform our chapter members.
What Do Classified Employees Do on Teacher Furlough Days? Friday, 16 April 2010 21:50 | Author: Ronda Walen |
When the teachers have furlough days we need to work. We are fortunate that we still have the right to work our full calendar. CSEA would like to encourage everybody to take advantage of that opportunity for as long as we have it. If you don’t want to work you may take a vacation day, or PN day if you plan something that meets PN criteria in the contract. Also, if you've accumlated any compensatory time these would be perfect days to use it. Please remember to notify your supervisor in writing of your plans before those days arrive if you do not plan to work. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE WINSTEN DISREPECTS CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES Wednesday, 10 February 2010 19:08 | Author: Ronda Walen |
During last night’s School Board Meeting, Trustee Mike Winsten asked Ron Lebs if our grounds work could be contracted out. It is apparent that Mr. Winsten, a lawyer, is unaware of SB 1419, the law that provides contracting safeguards. This comment shows a lack of respect for the contributions of classified staff to CUSD and the community. He is part of a school board that has voted to layoff classified workers. Instead of recognizing the efforts of classified workers who are keeping this district going despite the loss of staff, he and his colleagues on the board are asking you to take a 10% reduction in salary and benefits. Now Mr. Winsten is asking if he can contract out your work (to an acquaintance he knows through little league?). CSEA will be responding these comments, but we also encourage individual members to contact him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also write him a letter. Send it to the district office at 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. TAKE THE 2010-2011 CONTRACT SURVEY Sunday, 31 January 2010 01:50 | Author: Ronda Walen |
We have developed a survey and have begun surveying the members about their preferences for 2010-2011. The survey will end on Friday, February 19. If you haven’t already received a link, look for one soon. We are encouraging all of our members to take the survey on-line because it saves hours and hours of work tabulating results. For members who do not have the ability to complete the survey on-line we are having two Survey Parties where members can come and complete paper surveys. We can also send out paper surveys to members upon request. To take the survey go to: http://www.csea.com/UltimateSurvey/takeSurvey.asp?surveyID=92Another option for taking the survey is to attend one of two Survey Parties. What’s a Survey Party? We will provide surveys and snacks and you just show up and complete your survey. The Survey Party will be February 4 at 3:30 at Maintenance and Operations. A second Survey Party will be held at the District Office on Tuesday, February 9 from 3:00 until 4:30. All members are welcome at either party. It’s important to tell your bargaining team what you want! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions to bargaining team members. |
