Oct 7: Bargaining Report

1. CONTRACT

The team worked on updating Article 11 language regarding transfers.  While the language is still in the process of being edited an updated timeline for planning for next year was agreed to and will be signed and posted soon.

2. FCUSD Counter

Bargaining started last February with the district offering 0.5% and 50% WHA premium cost in 1-time benefit monies. After multiple meetings and offers (see summary chart below) we’ve agreed to a two year tentative agreement with (1)185 days each for the next two years, (2) 75% of WHA premium cost [this is $444.33 Emp; $4133.79 Emp +1; $4686.84 Emp + Family in 2026-27…numbers will update with 27-28 rates next year], and (3) 2026-27 3% salary increase with a 2027-28 salary increase of 2.25% + 90% (final COLA - 3.3%)*

Be aware that since the FCUSD 2026-27 budget was approved in June, enrollment is down by 200+ students which is a loss of $1.3 million in LCFF funding this year.  While not as dire as is may have appeared in August/September there are real economic headwinds facing all districts including ours for the next few years.

*Currently the California Legislative Office predicts a 27-28 COLA of 3.7% which with the formula would be 2.25 + .9(3.7-3.3) or approx 2.61% but be aware next year’s COLA will not lock in until the state budget is signed next summer.

3. Important Dates

Tues Oct 13: Exec Board

Wed Oct 14: Emergency Rep Council via zoom at 4 pm

Thur Oct 15: All member meeting at  FHS cafeteria/webex at 4 pm

Voting: Starts Thursday Oct 15 at 6 pm through Simply Voting (check home email).  Voting ends October 21st at 5 pm.

District's final offer was a total cost of $17.83 M