Napa Valley Educators Association Site Representative Council
September 30, 2019

3:30-5:30

Minutes
Executive Board Members Present:  
Vice President - Mary Duenow, Secretary - Debbie Kmiec, Treasurer - Karen Fleming, Directors-at-Large -  Deb St. Clair (HS), Sara Kvidhal-Schmitz (Middle), Human Rights/Chief Negotiator - Courtney Garcia, Communication - Mike Willmarth, Grievance - Patty Wyman
 
Site Reps Present:  
American Canyon HS:  Devin Reza, Elizabeth Hawkins, Fontaine Segerquist,  American Canyon MS:  Alex King, Amy Whorrall,  Bel Aire:  Susan Loomis, Browns Valley:  Angela Oster, Canyon Oaks:  Amy Bardwell, Kirsten Fouquet, Donaldson Way:  Maureen McCullough,  Willow:  Corey Morton, Harvest MS:  Manya Franco, Frank Martinez, Independent Studies:  Erin Reilly, McPherson:  Kathleen Hefley, Mt. George:  Annie Tischer, Napa Junction:  Heather Marshall, Napa HS:  Troy Gittings, Melinda Miller, NVLA:  Marliese Esquivel, New Tech High:  Angeline Warnock, Northwood:  Karen McKeown, Phillips:  Ann Brown, Redwood MS:  Lorna Dekker, Nancy Lussier, Julie Blanton,  Silverado MS:  Jen Can, Patty Wyman, Snow:  Teri Isola, Vintage HS:  Danielle Jospin, West Park:  Laura Zinser,  Yountville:  Debbie Simpkins  
Executive Board Members Absent:
President - Gayle Young, Directors-at-Large:  Kristin Pruitt (Elementary),  CTA Liaison - Steve Savage
 
Site Reps Absent:
Alta Heights:  Katie Wedding, Lilliana Zmed, Napa HS:  Steve Hatton, NVLA:  Nancy Nord Kanagy,  Pueblo Vista:, River MS:  Shearer:  Pam Thornell, Valley Oak:  Evrim Cakir,  Vintage HS:  Kelli Watkins, Michael Alger,
  • Welcome
 
  • Leveled groups breakout (15 minutes)
    • Review concerns from August meeting
      • Courtney took concerns from last meeting created a document that was shared with Gayle, Courtney and Dana to review
      • Mike Person has been given list of site facilities concerns and he will follow up on that
      • Teachers have been hired at Donaldson Way
      • More training is being provided for IA’s on their new job descriptions
 
  • New site concerns
    • Issue at Middle Schools we are personally being asked to give up our preps to cover for classes that do not have subs
      • The money from subs that don’t show up if a teacher gives up their prep they should get paid.  If you are on leave and sub deduct is taken from the teacher where does that sub deduct money go?  It should go to the teacher who covered the class.
    • On the upcoming professional development days such as 10/4/19 not much care was given in what options would be available taking into consideration for functional skills
    • With the PD day on 10/11/19 there will not be compensation for travel since we are employees of the district not a specific site.  
    • There are elementary schools that have cockroaches
    • Sped kids who do not have IF’s what is being done teachers are being physically assaulted and nothing is being done.  The teachers who are having those issues need to send Gayle an email
    • High School is just so frustrated that nothing is getting resolved
    • At the last council meeting PBIS was mentioned, MTSS process was addressed and Dr. Mucetti is creating a task force to address behavior.  We are seeing behaviors that we have never seen before and not knowing how to handle with a classroom full of kids.  
    • When was the decision made that teachers lost the power to determine consequences for student behavior.  Teachers can still set consequences for students (ie: student chews gum teacher can give consequence of a lunch time detention)  This is not a unique change 1 to NVUSD and an ongoing conversation is taking place throughout the state.  We are seeing levels of stress and depression amongst students and college
    • Students are engaging in behaviors such as coming to school intoxicated, fighting, etc. and they miss the rest of that day and are back the next.  A conversation needs to be had regarding taking control of our schools back and making it safe for the other students who are at school to learn.
    • When something happens that you are not ok with regarding discipline etc. send an email to Courtney and Gayle.  Always make sure you talk with your principal.
    • We have county schools why aren’t more students being referred to county schools especially if they are using substances that it is illegal for them to have.  Task force has not yet been formed around behavior yet.  7-11 task force it taking precedence.
    • We have the option to suspend a student from our room for 2 days and we must notify the parent as to why they are being removed from your room.  We do not have to provide work for the student.
 
  • Share out from leveled groups (5 minutes)
 
  • Council Report
 
  • CTA Presentation - Jerry Eaton (15 minutes)
    • Prop 13 - 1% annual increase on property taxes, limit the tax rate and increase revenue for schools, however less and less money was going to schools
    • SCF or SCF 2020 for the next 11 months our primary goals is to get this passed and will have a prop # added to it.
    • Ballot initiative for November 2020 election created by a coalition, includes state and local labor unions
    • Big corporations and wealthy individuals should pay their fair share
    • For campaign updates text: “our future” to 97779 - Vote yes on 11/3/19
 
  • California Casualty  - Tami Phillips (5 minutes)
    • Auto, home, renters insurance check ther rates
    • 26% rate decrease in renters insurance
    • If car gets hit or vandalized at school no deductible
    • If items get stolen from your classroom they are replaced
    • A member was with state farm switched to California Casualty and is saving $286 a month.
 
  • The Standard - Sophie Imbuelton ( 5 Minutes)
    • New member doesn’t have to answer healthj questionaire for disability insurance must be done within the first 180 days of employment.
    • 2nd year teachers who were CTA members they get an additional year to sign up with out medical questionaire as well
    • Given 2 new benefits - if a memeber goes out on maternity or cancer gets an additional $200/month + 75% of their daily contract rate
    • Campaigns are usually held every three years, Standard has been allowed to hold a campaign every 2 years as long as we have a membership over 500 people
 
  • NVEA budget update (5-10 minutes)
    • Proposed budget is $7000 less than last year
      • Areas to cut, conferences (being more creative), spending money on food at meetings (more small snacks vs huge meals)
      • Exec Board reviewed budget on Monday
      • Needs to be voted on at next meeting if any questions please email Karen at kfleming@nvusd.org
 
  • Communication - Newsletter (5 minutes) Home Email Hard Copy
    • Comes out monthly and must be sent to your home email address
    • On our website, NVEA.org there is a place to sign up with your home email and you will start receiving newsletter
    • If you have ideas on what to include in the newsletter please send an email to NVEA.org
    • Each site can take a hard copy to put up on your NVEA board at school
 
  • “Listening Campaign”  - Need master schedules for HS & MS
    • Email bell schedules to Courtney and Gayle
    • High schools scheduled: ACHS 10/9 after school, VHS 10/18, NHS 10/23, VO 10/23, NTHS 11/6
    • Middle schools scheduled: HMS & RMS 10/10, RMS 10/17, SMS 10/24, ACMS 11/7
    • Elementary schools - Need 10/8, 10/16, 10/22, 10/29 After school
 
  • Listening Campaign Question Development (10)
    • What are questions that exec board members should be asking
      • What does your prep time at elementary look like?
      • Why should i be a member?
      • What about your school should NVEA know abou?
      • What’s working well at your site and at the district level?
      • What can we do to better serve you?
      • Do you know who your site rep is?
      • What are you looking for as far as service and support from your site rep?
      • Do you know where to find a copy of your contract and have you ever seen your contract?
      • How are you feeling this year?
 
Thanks for coming!
See you next time! October 28, 2019 3:30-5:00pm