Fillmore Unified School District
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, the Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) and Fillmore Unified Teachers Association (FUTA) reached a Tentative Agreement for the contract negotiations and 2017-2018 unit member work calendar. We express thanks and appreciation to the FUTA bargaining team members for their efforts to reach a Tentative Agreement. A copy of the signed Comprehensive Proposal, Article 1, and Agreement Between FUSD and FUTA regarding the 2017-2018 unit member work calendar have been posted on the District website. FUTA leadership will be working to present the parties’ Tentative Agreement to the bargaining unit for ratification.
Upon successful ratification by FUTA, the FUSD Board of Trustees will be presented with the agreement for consideration of approval.
Individuals Present for June 28, 2017 Negotiation Session
FUTA Bargaining Team:
Kassie Chambers, Rio Vista Elementary Teacher
Kristen Dewey, San Cayetano Elementary Teacher
Tammy Ferguson, San Cayetano Elementary Teacher
Mary Jordan, CTA Regional UniServ Staff
Kelly Hess, Fillmore Middle School Teacher
Brian Ricards, Fillmore High School Teacher
Donna Wojciechowski, Heritage Valley Independent Study Teacher
FUSD Bargaining Team:
Stefan Cvijanovich
Andrea McNeill
Todd Schieferle
Adrian Palazuelos
Tentative Agreement Includes:
• FUSD will sunshine openers for negotiations in October 2017 to be available to negotiate in November 2017;
• Article 1: Agreement. The collective bargaining agreement is closed as of 6/28/17 and the Successor agreement term is 2016-2019;
• Collaboration Pilot for 2017-2018 school year;
• Unit member work calendar with fall break for 2017-2018;
• 2% one-time off-schedule payment for 2016-2017 salaries paid;
• Stipend for FMS Drama;
• Stipend increase for FMS Yearbook;
• .055% pay differential for all Special Education teachers and Speech and Language Pathologists;
• Combine cheerleading coach stipends and change to a yearlong stipend starting 2018-2019;
• Status Quo on the following articles:
• Article 8: Extra Pay
• Article 10: Transfers
• Article 17: Leaves
• Article 34: Seniority
• TOSA MOU
