The ESD Bargaining Team (ESD) and the Education Association Bargaining Team (EA) held the fourth meeting November 2 from 4-7:00 p.m.

Bargaining meetings are open and include the two bargaining teams and guests. Guests utilized the same meeting Zoom link. The ESD had a team of seven, the EA had a team of nine, and eleven guests viewed this fourth Zoom session.

In Between Session 3 and Session 4, the EA created a counter proposal to the ESD’s previous counter Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposal. The meeting began at 4:05 pm with the ESD’s legal counsel asking questions about the EA proposal. The EA’s counter to the ESD’s counter MOU proposal can be found at the following link. The session continued with questions and dialogue between both parties. The session finished with a plan for the ESD to work on a counter to bring to the next session.

The parties will next meet via Zoom on November 16 from 4-8:00 p.m.


Bargaining Update: Bargaining Session with the Certified Association (October 12, 2020)

The ESD Bargaining Team (ESD) and the Education Association Bargaining Team (EA) held the third meeting October 12 from 4-5:50 p.m.

Bargaining meetings are open and include the two bargaining teams and guests. Guests utilized the same meeting Zoom link. The ESD had a team of seven, the EA had a team of eight, and twenty-six guests viewed this third Zoom session.

In Between Session 2 and Session 3, the ESD sought different legal counsel and created a new counter proposal to the Initial EA MOU proposal. The meeting began at 4:05 pm with the ESD’s new legal counsel sharing the new counter proposal. The ESD’s new counter to the EA’s initial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposal can be found at the following link. The session continued with questions from the EA and discussion regarding several points in the proposal.

The parties will next meet via Zoom on October 27 from 4-8:00 p.m.


Bargaining Update: Bargaining Session with the Certified Association (October 5, 2020)

The ESD Bargaining Team (ESD) and the Education Association Bargaining Team (EA) held the second meeting October 5 from 4-6:50 p.m.

Bargaining meetings are open and include the two bargaining teams and guests. Guests utilized the same meeting Zoom link. The ESD had a team of seven, and the EA had a team of nine. Ten guests joined the second Zoom session.

The meeting began at 4:15 pm with the ESD asking clarifying questions regarding the EA’s initial proposal. The ESD provided their counter proposal to the EA and gave a summary of highlights. The ESD’s counter to the EA’s initial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposal can be found at the following link.

The parties will next meet via Zoom on October 12 from 4-8:00 p.m.


Bargaining Update: Bargaining Session with the Certified Association (September 23, 2020)

The ESD Bargaining Team (ESD) and the Education Association Bargaining Team (EA) held the first meeting September 23 from 4-6:00 p.m. Prior to this meeting, the ESD received a “demand to bargain” letter on August 29th which started a 90 day interim (or expedited) bargaining process. Ninety days would conclude on November 25th.

Bargaining meetings are open and include the two bargaining teams and guests. Guests utilized the same meeting Zoom link. The ESD had a team of six, and the EA had a team of nine. Five guests joined the first Zoom session.

The meeting began at 4:00 pm and after introductions and opening remarks, the EA provided the ESD with their initial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposal which can be found at the following link.

The ESD offered the following dates and times for continuing the bargaining conversation:

  • Tuesday, September 29, 1-8PM
  • Monday, October 5, 3-8PM
  • Monday, October 12, 3-8PM

The parties will next meet via Zoom on October 5 from 4-8:00 p.m. and October 12 from 4-8:00 p.m.