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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
March 5, 2012
Sunshine District’s Initial Proposals:
CCEU/District 2012-13 Negotiations Reopeners
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
ENCLOSURE(S)
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BACKGROUND:
The District’s Initial Proposal for negotiations with the Cabrillo Classified Employees Union (CCEU) is
listed below. This is a “reopener” contract negotiation year. The District and CCEU are each entitled to
submit up to seven articles no later than April, 2012. Members of the public may comment on the Initial
Proposal at this and the April, 2012 Board meeting, after which the Board will adopt the Proposal.
CABRILLO COLLEGE DISTRICT
INITIAL NEGOTIATIONS PROPOSAL TO THE
CABRILLO CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES UNION
FOR THE 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR
I.
INTRODUCTION
The ongoing state economic crisis continues to adversely impact and create uncertainty for
California and its public schools. The future economic health (or survival) of K-14 education now
depends on voter approval of billions of dollars in temporary new taxes. If the Governor’s proposed
ballot measure fails, the District will suffer millions of dollars in mid-year cuts in January 2013. If
successful, the District will be fortunate to maintain the funding level it currently receives, even as
expenses continue to rise.
The District's Initial Proposal to the Cabrillo College Classified Employees Union (CCEU) for the
2012-13 academic year is based on the following Board Goals. By continuing to adhere to
these goals, the District reiterates its investment in the students we serve, even as we face
severe and relentless budget challenges.
All subsequent District proposals, as well as Union proposals, will be assessed by the District
according to whether they further the accomplishment of these criteria.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Victoria Lewis
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
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Board Goals
1. Student success will be the priority in determining:
 Compensation and benefits for all employee groups that are sustainable and comparable with
best practice for similar organizations.
 Staffing patterns that conserve resources to support student achievement.
 Allocation of resources to creatively address student needs and increase achievement of
student goals.
2. The Board is committed to shared governance and values the timely recommendations of the
College Planning Council to inform board decisions.
Adherence to the Board’s goals in these difficult economic times requires long term solutions that
further the fiscal sustainability of the District. Uncertainty at the state level means all District
stakeholders must strive to remove uncertainties at the local level; expenditures must be controlled,
contained and reduced, including expenses related to negotiated agreements.
With these goals and priorities in mind, the District proposes as follows:
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II.
DISTRICT INITIAL PROPOSAL
The District proposes to negotiate on the following Articles (and any related Appendices):
Article 11 Health & Welfare Benefits*: Health and welfare benefits represent a significant
uncontained negotiated cost item. Based on the Board’s goals and the need for long term
solutions that further fiscal sustainability, the Board’s highest priority in these negotiations is
to achieve significant structural changes in this article.
The District will also pursue changes in the following articles in accordance with the Board’s goals:
Article 7:
Article 8*:
Article 12:
Article 13:
Article 14:
Article 16:
Hours and Overtime
Compensation
Holidays
Vacation Plan
Leaves of Absence: Paid
Negotiated Layoff & Reemployment
* This may include discussion regarding retiring unit members.
The District looks forward to continued good faith negotiations with CCEU that are informed by
data linked to the Board’s goals, and in which the parties constructively confront the issues with
mutual respect and understanding.
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