Bargaining Update August 7, 2020: Safe Return To Schools 2020-2021

Online -­‐ Zoom • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Present for MVTA: Elena Caballero, Leticia Urias, Maria Aguilar, Jackie Trejo, Lena Solis, and Laura Gaber Present for the District: John Lovato, Donelle Soto, and Ray Andry

Topics Discussed:

1. District’s Distance Learning Plan – tentative schedules presented by MVSD

2. Optional Workplace: Home Office or At Work Location – presented by MVTA

The District presented tentative schedules for Preschool to 8th grade. The District will take into consideration the Bargaining Team’s suggestions and will present new schedules at our next meeting on Monday, August 10th.

In the last 20 minutes of negotiations, MVTA presented language giving Bargaining Unit Members the option to work from home.

Next Dates for Negotiations:

Monday, August 10, 2020, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 8:00 AM -­‐ 12:00 PM

Additional Notes:

1. The MOU dated April 22, 2020 was extended on June 29, 2020:

“This MOU initially signed on April 22, 2020 shall be extended until the negotiation of a new MOU regarding the safe return to school for the August 17, 2020 start of the 2020-­‐2021 school year.”

This statement means that until we ratify the MOU for school year 2020-­‐2021, our original MOU remains in effect. We will continue to work from home until further notice.

2. Upon Tentative Agreement of a new MOU between MVSD and MVTA, a ratification vote will be asked of the entire Membership.

Bargaining Team:

Elena Caballero – Chair elena.caballero@live.com

Maria Aguilar maraguilar1019@yahoo.com

Lena Solis lcsolis7@aol.com

Jackie Trejo jacquet.mba@gmail.com

Leticia Urias luriasmvta@gmail.com