Bargaining Set to BeginProcess kicks off with training on February 4

The negotiations teams for the school district and the Association are set to meet for the first time on February 4, 2010.  Due to the proven success of the Interest-Based Bargaining process,  the teams have agreed to again pursue this collaborative method of bargaining.  The first meeting will be a refresher training with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. The teams will then meet on a semi-monthly basis.  The goal of your negotiations team is to have a contract to you before the close of the school year.

Representing your interests on the CCEA Negotiations Team are:
• John Jasonek, CCEA Executive Director & Chief Negotiator
• Vikki Courtney, CCEA Negotiations Team Chair, Area 4 TLC Project Facilitator
Team Members:
• Jodi Brant, Valley HS
• Gene Howley, Garside JHS
• Carole James, NW Career and Technical Academy
• Gloria Mason, Hewetson ES
• James “Ed” Smalley Jr., Rancho HS
• Michael Steinbrink, Reed ES
• DeAnn Stout, SW Region Behavior Mentor
• Terri Veach, Dearing ES
• Shirley Webb, Mack ES

Assisting in the process are CCEA staff members Kathy Foresythe, Jahvel Manyvong, Africa Sanchez and Dane Watson.

As we move forward in the process, defining the issues and areas to be considered in this round of negotiations, we will keep you updated.