Negotiations Updates
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 4 - february 20, 2025
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posted february 24, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 4 - february 20, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations team met on February 20, 2025, for the fourth session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Following an exchange of counter proposals, both parties reached tentative agreements on the following Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aligned to the Budget Reduction Plan:
- Furlough Days
- Reduction in Force, Unit II
- Reduction in Force, Unit III
- Impacts & Effects
- Tie Breaker
This negotiation process reflects the strong partnership and collaborative efforts between SRVUSD and CSEA. We appreciate the dedication, hard work, and commitment of both bargaining teams in navigating these challenges. A special thanks to CSEA for their perseverance and steadfast advocacy on behalf of their members.
Tentative Agreements Between SRVUSD and CSEA
- Reduce the work year for all unit members by two days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place.
- A contingency on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If enacted, the grant would be used to restore furlough days for all unit members, provided that the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula
- Totals at least 8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028
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The following tentative agreement, Reduction in Force for Unit II. Highlights of the MOU include the following:
- Reductions and eliminations of positions for Unit II, effective the end of the 2024-25 school year
The following tentative agreement, Reduction in Force for Unit II. Highlights of the MOU include the following:
- Reductions and eliminations of positions for Unit III, effective the end of the 2024-25 school year
The following tentative agreement, Impacts and Effects. Highlights of the MOU include the following:
- The District cannot transfer work normally performed by laid off bargaining unit members to non-bargaining unit employees (such as certificated, management, volunteers, substitutes, or students).
- The District cannot subcontract or expand contracting out work that could be done by bargaining unit employees, except when mutually agreed if a project exceeds the capacity of district employees.
- Laid off unit members may opt to transfer into a vacant position of the same or lower classification if qualified.
- Laid off unit members retain their reemployment rights, remain on the reemployment list (or have those rights extended), and can later be returned to a position in their former class, with rehire rights lasting up to 63 months when rehired in a lower position.
- If rehired within 39 months, all contractual rights and benefits (e.g., longevity, professional growth, sick leave) are reinstated as if no layoff occurred.
- Laid off members can use up to 10 days of Personal Necessity Leave for job-seeking, provided they give advance notice to their supervisor.
- Supervisors may issue letters of recommendation upon request.
Memorandum of Understanding MOU: Tie Breaker
The following tentative agreement, Tie Breaker MOU outlines the process that will be to determine the order of the layoff process. Highlights of the MOU include the following:
- The order of layoff within the class shall be determined by the length of service with the unit member with the least seniority in the affected classification.
- If two or more unit members subject to layoff have equal seniority in a classification, the determination as to who shall be laid off will be made on the basis of their initial date of hire in the district (i.e. all continuous service in any permanent classification from initial date of hire to present).
- If two or more unit members have equal seniority (i.e. initial hire date) after applying Paragraph 1 or 2 above, seniority shall be determined by lottery.
- Names shall be drawn by the District in the presence of the President and Vice-President of CSEA, Chapter 65, with the first name drawn, ranked as the highest and continuing until all remaining tied employees are ranked in order. Employees shall be selected for layoff starting with the lowest ranked individual.
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
California School Employees Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 5 - february 19, 2025
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posted february 19, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 5 - february 19, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) negotiations team met on February 19, 2025, for the fifth session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
The parties exchanged counter proposals for an MOU for potential future discretionary block grant funding and reached a tentative agreement on Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below.
SRVUSD - San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment
Today’s session began with the District providing SRVEA a Counter Proposal on Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment and the parties reached a Tentative Agreement Reached- Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment.
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement include:
- The District will establish a Workplace Violence Committee (WVC) to develop and maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) in compliance with SB 553.
- All schools must maintain a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) per EC 32281(a), covering on-campus intruders, unauthorized visitors, and disasters. SRVEA representatives will collaborate on these plans. Safety plans will address on campus intruders, visitors, climate/disasters (power outages, earthquakes, fire)
- Teachers may suspend students per EC 48910, following due process. They must notify the principal and contact parents the same day.
- For Special Education (IEPs), teachers with safety concerns may request a meeting with the principal within seven instructional days.
- The SPED Advisory Committee may discuss district-wide safety issues.
- Administrators are responsible for maintaining professionalism in parent/caregiver meetings and may end meetings or excuse educators if necessary.
- Anonymous complaints will follow Board Policy 1312.1; substantiated complaints will be processed per policy, while unsubstantiated complaints will be dismissed immediately.
SRVEA - San Ramon Valley Education Association
During the afternoon portion of the session, SRVEA provided SRVUSD a Counter Proposal on an MOU-Future Block Grant Funding, reaffirming their initial proposal provided to the District on February 4, 2025, with minor adjustments. Highlights of the proposal include:
- Conditional on Funding: The MOU depends on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the 2025-26 state budget, expected to provide $9 million, one-time dollars to SRVUSD.
- Preservation of Student Support Services: The funds must be used to maintain 2024-25 staffing levels for:
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- Elementary counselors
- Middle school student support counselors
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- Bridge Funding: This MOU serves as temporary funding until long-term funding is secured through the District’s Revenue Enhancement Plan (February 2025).
- Duration & Amendments: The MOU remains in effect for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with any amendments requiring mutual agreement in writing.
- Contingency Clause: If the block grant is not included in the final state budget, this MOU becomes void.
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SRVUSD - San Ramon Valley Unified School District
The District provided a counter proposal to SRVEA on an MOU for Future Block Grant Funding. Highlights of the proposal include:
- The parties agree to annual reductions totaling $13.7 million from the SRVEA bargaining unit over the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 school years.
- The enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant included in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for 2025-26 fiscal year, provided the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district.
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula.
- Totals at least $8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year.
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028.
- The SRVEA portion of the Discretionary Block Grant (approximately 52.7% which is the SRVEA percentage of the Board Approved Budget Reduction Plan ) will be used to offset reductions in 2025-26, as outlined below. The following staffing ratios/positions will be maintained for the 2025-26 school year and the parties agree the following positions will be eliminated effective June 30, 2026.
a. Elementary Counselors will be staffed at .5 FTE per school site.
b. Middle School Student Support Counselors will be staffed at .5 FTE per school site.
c. High School Counselor ratio will be 400:1.
d. Middle School Counselor ratio will be 600:1.
e. Social workers will be staffed at a ratio of one (1) social worker FTE per 3,300 students.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached regarding the above MOU proposals during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SRVEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent. The next negotiation session is scheduled for March 4, 2025.
Budget Reductions
To date, the parties have exchanged the following proposals related to Budget Reductions:
Session 1 - January 23, 2025
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- District Initial Proposals: MOU/Furlough Days and MOU/Class Size
- SRVEA Counter Proposal
Session 2 - February 4, 2025
Session 3 - February 5, 2025
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- District Counter Proposal (MOU - Future Block Grant Funding)
- SRVEA advised the District team that before it responds to areas of the District’s proposal on furlough days, 4th and 5th-grade class sizes, and middle and high school class sizes, it must first consult with the SRVEA Executive Board.
Session 4 - February 11, 2025
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- SRVEA advised the District they would not be providing a proposal related to budget reductions during this session.
Session 5- February 19, 2025
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
San Ramon Valley Education Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 3 - february 14, 2025
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 3 - february 14, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations team met on February 14, 2025, for the third session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
After exchanging counter agreements, the parties successfully reached tentative agreements on the following Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Reduction in Force, Impacts and Effects and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Furlough Days in alignment with the Budget Reduction Plan.
This outcome emphasizes the strong partnership and collaborative effort between SRVUSD and SEIU. We extend our gratitude to both bargaining teams for their hard work, collaboration and commitment to finding solutions during this challenging time, with special thanks to SEIU for their perseverance and steadfast advocacy for their members.
Tentative Agreements Between SRVUSD and SEIU
- Reduce the work year for all unit members by two days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place.
- A contingency on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If enacted, the grant would be used to restore furlough days for all unit members, provided that the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula
- Totals at least 8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028
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Memorandum of Understanding MOU: Reduction In Force, Impacts and Effects
The following tentative agreement will not be linked as it contains personnel information. More detailed information will be included in the February 25, 2025, Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
School Employees International Union |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 3 - february 12, 2025
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posted february 12, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 3 - february 12, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations team met on February 12, 2025, for the third session of negotiations related to budget reductions. During the session, the parties engaged in conversations related to the potential impacts and effects of the District’s proposed reduction in force and furlough days.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all of the details of the scope of the proposed changes.
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - February 12, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals to CSEA:
- Proposal- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Furlough Days for Unit II
- The District’s revised proposal included a contingency on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If enacted, the grant would be used to restore furlough days for all unit members, provided that the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula
- Totals at least 8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028
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- The District’s revised proposal included a contingency on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If enacted, the grant would be used to restore furlough days for all unit members, provided that the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula
- Totals at least 8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028
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Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with CSEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 20, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Impacts and effects of the proposed reduction in force
- Furlough Days
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
California School Employees Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 4 - february 11, 2025
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posted february 11, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 4 - february 11, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) negotiations team met on February 11, 2025, for the fourth session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below.
Safety Conditions of Employment -
The parties have not yet reached an agreement on this article from the prior cycle of negotiations, and continue to discuss proposals.
SRVUSD Proposal - Safety Conditions of Employment
On Thursday, February 6, the District provided SRVEA a Counter Proposal on Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment. Highlights of the counter proposal include:
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- Components of the District’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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- The use of security cameras will remain in compliance with Board Policy 3515, Campus Security
- Employee use of reasonable measures to protect themselves or a student from threat of physical attack or injury
- The District will follow Board Policy 1312.1, when responding to Anonymous Complaints
- Administrators are responsible for governing the tone and conduct of parent/caregiver meetings. When and if appropriate, the administrator may end the meeting or excuse the member from the meeting.
SRVEA (San Ramon Valley Education) Proposal - Safety Conditions of Employment
During today’s session, SRVEA provided the District a Counter Proposal on Article XIX, Safety Conditions of Employment. Highlights of the proposal include:
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- Security camera placement will be disclosed to faculty
- Employee use of reasonable measures to protect themselves or a student from attack or injury or prevent or quell a disturbance that threatens physical, emotional or mental injury to an employee or students
- Anonymous complaints shall not be placed in a member’s personnel file until required by law; the employee’s response to the complaint will be attached to any summary
- Progressive consequences for ensuring a safe environment during meetings with parents/caregivers
- Staff will be supplied with the ability to communicate threats immediately through electronic means
- Progressive consequences for parents and caregivers to address instances of stalking and threatening behavior toward staff and/or their families outside of the workplace and/or online including false statements and/or complaints
Budget Reductions
To date, the parties have exchanged the following proposals related to Budget Reductions:
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Session 1 - January 23, 2025
- District Initial Proposals: MOU/Furlough Days and MOU/Class Size
- SRVEA Counter Proposal
Session 2 - February 4, 2025- District Response to SRVEA Proposal + District Revenue Plan
- SRVEA Counter Proposal (MOU - Future Block Grant Funding)
Session 3 - February 5, 2025- District Counter Proposal (MOU - Future Block Grant Funding)
- SRVEA advised the District team that before it responds to areas of the District’s proposal on furlough days, 4th and 5th-grade class sizes, and middle and high school class sizes, it must first consult with the SRVEA Executive Board.
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Session 4 - February 11, 2025
- During today’s session, SRVEA advised the District they would not be providing a proposal related to budget reductions during today’s session.
During the session, both teams discussed mutual concerns regarding the lack of progress in the negotiations process.
SRVEA advised they believe the District is unlawful in the counter-proposals provided to SRVEA, as SRVEA stated the District has outright rejected each of their proposals. SRVEA further advised the District that an attorney from CTA would be in further communication with the District regarding this matter. SRVEA was not ready to commit to when they may provide another proposal to the District. Additionally, SRVEA stated that they would be issuing the District a Demand to Bargain the impacts and effects of the proposed budget cuts.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SRVEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent. The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 19, 2025.
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
San Ramon Valley Education Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 3 - february 5, 2025
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posted february 5, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 3 - february 5, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) negotiations team met on February 5, 2025, for the third session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below.
The session lasted a few hours, during which the District presented a counterproposal to SRVEA for the Class Size MOU. The parties also discussed next steps regarding the Safety Conditions of Employment Article.
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - February 5, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals:
- District Counter Proposal to SRVEA: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Class Size for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
- The District’s counter proposal included a contingency on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If enacted, the grant would be used to restore furlough days for all unit members, provided that the grant is:
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- Fully discretionary revenue provided to the district
- One-time funding above and beyond the LCFF calculation and not part of the LCFF funding formula
- Totals at least 8 million dollars for the 2025-2026 year, to be apportioned in the 2025-2026 budget year
- Permitted to be expended through June 30, 2028
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SRVEA Proposals Provided - February 5, 2025
SRVEA - San Ramon Valley Education Association - SRVEA advised the District team that before it responds to areas of the District’s proposal on furlough days, 4th and 5th-grade class sizes, and middle and high school class sizes, it must first consult with the SRVEA Executive Board, thus SRVEA did not provide a counter proposal today.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SRVEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Continue discussion on the proposed changes to class size, staffing ratios and furlough days as outlined in the Budget Reduction Plan
- Continue discussion on the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant included in the Governor’s January Budget Proposal for 2025-26
- Continue discussion on Article XIX: Safety Conditions of Employment
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
San Ramon Valley Education Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 2 - february 4, 2025
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posted february 4, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 2 - february 4, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) negotiations team met on February 4, 2025, for the second session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below.
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - February 4, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals:
- District Counter Proposal to SRVEA: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Proposal: Protect and Preserve Student Services - key points of the counter offer are summarized below
- Under the Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA), SRVEA’s proposal related to management positions and staffing falls outside the scope of negotiable items as defined by Government Code Section 3540, which governs labor relations for public school employers and employees. Specifically, the law establishes that the union may only negotiate on behalf of bargaining unit members and within the defined scope of representation, which includes items such as wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit members.
- While these specific proposals cannot be addressed through the collective bargaining process, the District remains committed to transparency in financial planning and will continue to engage with stakeholders, including SRVEA, to support shared goals within our respective roles and legal boundaries.
- The district understands and appreciates the desire to have a retirement incentive for SRVEA members. SRVEA retains its right under collective bargaining to make a formal proposal to the District for such a plan. However, a key aspect of being able to offer such a program is to ensure the District has substantive one-time funding to make payments for any incentive provided. SRVUSD does not have funding for such a purpose, given our need to reduce 3.5 million dollars in the current year.
- The District restated and shared the same scope of reductions outlined in the initial proposal provided on January 23.
- Revenue Enhancement Plan - SRVUSD provided SRVEA with a comprehensive Revenue Enhancement Plan - this codifies in writing many of the concepts and ideas already shared in public settings, such as Budget Advisory Committee Meetings, Town Halls, and Board of Education meetings.
SRVEA Proposals Provided - February 4, 2025
SRVEA - San Ramon Valley Education Association - during today's session, SRVEA provided the following counter-proposal:
- SRVEA Counter Proposal: SRVEA responded to the District’s February 4th counter proposal with a proposal for a Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant MOU. Key points are summarized below:
- Conditional on Funding: The MOU depends on the enactment of the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in the 2025-26 state budget, expected to provide $9 million, one-time dollars to SRVUSD.
- Preservation of Student Support Services: The funds must be used to maintain 2024-25 staffing levels for:
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- Elementary counselors
- Middle school student support counselors
- Secondary counseling staff
- Social Workers
- Elementary Rainbow Room school psychologist
- High school teacher librarians
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- Bridge Funding: This MOU serves as temporary funding until long-term funding is secured through the District's Revenue Enhancement Plan (February 2025).
- Duration & Amendments: The MOU remains in effect for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with any amendments requiring mutual agreement in writing.
- Contingency Clause: If the block grant is not included in the final state budget, this MOU becomes void.
SRVEA advised the District team that before it responds to areas of the District’s proposal on furlough days, 4th and 5th grade class sizes, and middle and high school class sizes, it must first consult with the SRVEA Executive Board.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SRVEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for a half-day, tomorrow, February 5, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Student Support and Discretionary Block Grant Mou
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
San Ramon Valley Education Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 2 - february 3, 2025
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posted february 4, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 2 - february 3, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations team met on February 3, 2025, for the second session of negotiations related to budget reductions. During the session, the parties engaged in conversations related to the potential impacts and effects of the District’s proposed reduction in force and furlough days.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all of the details of the scope of the proposed changes.
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - February 3, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals:
- Initial Proposal- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Furlough Days for Unit II
- Reduce the work year for all unit members by two days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place.
- The proposed MOU includes language that requires the parties to meet by December 31st of each year to review the District’s financial conditions and assess whether any provisions outlined in the MOU may be considered for restoration.
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- Reduce the work year for all unit members by two days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place.
- The proposed MOU includes language that requires the parties to meet by December 31st of each year to review the District’s financial conditions and assess whether any provisions outlined in the MOU may be considered for restoration.
The following initial proposals were presented to CSEA on February 3, 2025 and will not be linked as the proposals contain personnel information. More detailed information will be included in the February 25, 2025, Board of Education Meeting Agenda.
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- Initial Proposal- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Reduction in Force, Impacts and Effects for Unit II
- Initial Proposal - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Reduction in Force, Impacts and Effects for Unit III
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with CSEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 11, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Impacts and effects of the proposed reduction in force
- Furlough Days
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
California School Employees Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 2 - January 28, 2025
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posted January 28, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 2 - January 28, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations team met on January 28, 2025, for the second session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
During the session, the parties engaged in conversations related to potential impacts and effects of the District’s proposed reduction in force. SEIU presented the District with a counter proposal in response to the District’s initial Reduction in Force MOU that was presented during the first negotiation’s session on January 24, 2025.
Key aspects of the proposal are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below:
SEIU Proposals Provided - January 28, 2025
SEIU presented the following counter proposals to the District:
- SEIU Counter Proposal to the District - Reduction in Force
SEIU's counter proposal included the following key elements:
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- All positions that are currently included in the Budget Reduction Plan for elimination will be maintained for the 2025-26 school year.
- All vacant positions included in the Budget Reduction plan will be frozen, not eliminated at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SEIU to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 14, 2025 and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Impacts and effects - Reduction in Force
- Furlough Days
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
School Employees International Union |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 1 - January 27, 2025
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posted January 27, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and CSEA - Session 1 - January 27, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) negotiations team met on January 27, 2025, for the first session of negotiations related to budget reductions. During the session, the parties engaged in conversations related to the potential impacts and effects of the District’s proposed reduction in force.
Today’s session was only scheduled for a few hours, and the teams engaged in discussion about the Budget Reduction Plan and implications related to the CSEA positions and workday adjustments. No formal proposals were exchanged between the parties today.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with CSEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 3, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Impacts and effects of the proposed reduction in force
- Furlough Days
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
California School Employees Association |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 1 - January 24, 2025
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posted January 24, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and Seiu - Session 1 - January 24, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations team met on January 24, 2025, for the first session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below:
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - January 24, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals:
- Initial Proposal- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Reduction In Force, Impacts and Effects
- Reduce 1 Groundskeeper
- Reduce 1 Irrigation Specialist
- Reduce 1 Maintenance Worker III
- Reduce 1 Maintenance Painter
- Reduce 1 Maintenance Electrician
- Reduce 10 Custodians
- Initial Proposal - Furlough Days: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for a three-year period, to:
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- Reduce the work year for all unit members by two days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place.
- The proposed MOU includes language that requires the parties to meet by December 31st of each year to review the District’s financial conditions and assess whether any provisions outlined in the MOU may be considered for restoration.
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SEIU to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for January 28, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- Impacts and effects - Reduction in Force
- Furlough Days
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
School Employees International Union |
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Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 1 - January 23, 2025
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posted January 23, 2025
Negotiations Update - SRVUSD and SRVEA - Session 1 - January 23, 2025
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) negotiations team and the San Ramon Valley Education Association (SRVEA) negotiations team met on January 23, 2025, for the first session of negotiations related to budget reductions.
Key aspects of the proposals are outlined for reference only and may not cover all details of the scope of changes proposed. For further details, please see each proposal exchanged with the hyperlinks included below.
SRVUSD Proposals Provided - January 23, 2025
San Ramon Valley Unified in alignment with the approved Budget Reduction Plan, the District presented the following proposals:
- Initial Proposal - Class Size: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for a three-year period, to:
- Increase class size by 2 students in 4th and 5th grade and maintain the class size overage provision
- Increase staffing ratio by 1 in middle school
- Increase staffing ratio by 2 in high school
- Elimination of the elementary school counselors
- Reduce middle school counseling by .5 FTE per site
- Reduce high school librarian staffing to only 1 credentialed librarian per school site
- Reduce social workers to 1 per high school wellness center and 1 for district-wide support
- The proposed changes would apply for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028), at which time the existing class size language of the SRVEA/SRVUSD contract would be reinstated
- The proposed MOU includes language that requires the parties to meet by December 31st of each year to review the District’s financial conditions and assess whether any provisions outlined in the MOU may be considered for restoration
- Initial Proposal - Furlough Days: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for a three-year period, to:
- Reduce the work year for all unit members by three days each year, with a commensurate reduction in salary, for the three-year duration of the next budget cycle (2025-2026 through 2027-2028). Upon expiration of this MOU, the work year for all unit members shall be restored to the current contract language as the 2024-2025 instructional year, and the commensurate salary reductions associated with a shortened work year will no longer be in place
- The proposed MOU includes language that requires the parties to meet by December 31st of each year to review the District’s financial conditions and assess whether any provisions outlined in the MOU may be considered for restoration
SRVEA - San Ramon Valley Education Association - during today’s session, SRVEA provided the following counter-proposal:
- SRVEA Counter Proposal to SRVUSD - Protect and Preserve Student Services for 2025-26 through 2027-28
- Class Size and Calendar: All Class Size and Calendar provisions will remain status quo, with no increases in class size across the district and no furlough days for SRVEA members.
- Management will take immediate action to protect and preserve student services by at a minimum doubling the proposed dollar level of the management budget cuts listed in the approved budget reduction plan.
- Superintendent’s and Assistant Superintendents, including Chief Business Officer’s salaries, will be frozen at the 2024-25 levels for these 3 years.
- Management will immediately release a credible revenue increase plan that includes, but not limited to:
- Increase Average Daily Attendance (ADA) by at least 0.5% each year (from the 2024-25 percentage level) of this 3-year MOU (total increase of 1.5% after the 3rd year of this MOU)
- A credible plan that delineates potential financial/expenditure savings through a legally-compliant “early retirement plan” for SRVEA unit members for the 3-years of this MOU
Next Steps
No agreements were reached during today’s session. SRVUSD remains committed to working with SRVEA to reach agreements regarding challenging budget reductions while ensuring that the District remains fiscally solvent.
The next negotiation session is scheduled for February 4, 2025, and the draft agenda includes the following:
- District response to SRVEA- Protect and Preserve Student Services for 2025-26 through 2027-28
- Continue discussion on Article XIX: Safety Conditions of Employment
Representatives in Attendance for Negotiations Today:
San Ramon Valley Unified School District |
San Ramon Valley Education Association |
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If you would like to review additional information regarding the process, documents, resources, and iterations of the budget reduction plans, you may view those here:
