CCEA Delivers One, Two Punch in Face of Failing Economy

Extending Contract & Preserving Teacher Jobs

Contract Extended with Movements in Place

Even with the Governor, the Chamber of Commerce, and R-J editors clamoring for teacher contract concessions, CCEA was able to deliver on a one year contract preserving ALL salary and benefits.  This agreement, pending teacher ratification, ensures that anyone moving on the salary schedule will get their increase for experience, longevity, and educational advancement.

The contract also keeps intact all current insurance payments and any previously received contract benefits.  CCEA Executive Director John Jasonek called the agreement a solid accomplishment while many public employees face devastating cuts.

“This was clearly an outcome achieved only through an interest-based approach,” said Jasonek. “Without the commitment and courage of the school board, superintendent and the CCEA membership, this would have never happened.”

Ratification of the agreement is being planned, along with regional informational meetings, to take place sometime in late August.

Few If Any Teachers to Lose Jobs

With massive public employee cuts taking place throughout Nevada, few if any teachers will begin next year without a job in the school district.  In fact, all CCEA degreed members will be able to begin teaching positions next year but may be teaching in different areas.

Sixteen teachers were left without positions after the 3% staffing cuts and the subsequent surplus period.  Several of the 16 have a business and industry license but are not necessarily degreed.

CCEA is attempting to work with the district’s Human Resources department to get all members placed in positions. CCSD’s HR staff has been incredible during this process and has worked together with CCEA to keep teachers employed.  Months of holding teaching position vacancies open was key to keeping teachers employed throughout the process.

CCEA President Ruben Murillo was adamant throughout the last six months that CCEA would do everything humanly possible to keep members working.  “Keeping members employed is a top reason people join our organization,” said Murillo.  “We kept our promises to members and our effectiveness and relevance was clearly demonstrated during this time of economic crisis.”