“We’re frustrated and disappointed by the decision of (the Union’s) negotiating team,” said Patricia Jaffe, Assistant Superintendent–Human Resources.
“In December, the District agreed to the union’s proposal (for a one percent raise for the last school year), and (the Union) signed a tentative agreement. Since then, we have worked to bring even more wages to the table so that our current offer amounts to a more than five percent increase.”
The School District said its offer includes the following:
• A one percent salary increase retroactive to Sept. 1, 2004
• A four percent salary increase retroactive to Sept. 1, 2005
• Additional increases for longevity (Class IV: $500/year; Class V: $500/year)
• Additional extra duty pay for teachers in grades four and five for parent conferences that extend beyond the regular work day
• An increase to $2,000 per year for teachers who have earned a Doctorate degree
• $3,000 per year for teachers who receive National Board Certification
• Stipends of $2,835 for each of the boys’ and girls’ head coaches of the Culver City High School lacrosse teams
• Paid leave of three days for any teacher serving jury duty
• Maintenance of existing health benefits
The District requested that the Teachers Union take the District’s proposal to its membership for a vote. CCFT declined and declared “impasse.”
The next step is that a mediator will be appointed to help facilitate negotiations.
