Next Mediation Date: Jan 10, 2013

Greetings!

The Organizing Team just wanted to send you a quick recap and also let you know about some upcoming events:

Mediation: Next mediation date is Jan. 10, 2013! 

On November 29 our bargaining team and LBL management teams met for an initial mediation session. Nearly 10 hours were spent in working with the mediator and exchanging contract proposals.  This current effort followed the eight previous bargaining sessions, which began last spring. In their email following the mediation, our bargaining team reported that . . . “Unfortunately, little progress was made.”  We hope a second mediation session will be scheduled sometime in January. 

Thank you again to everyone who offered support in many edible, tangible, and written ways. This is hard work for Kevin Bieberich, Jerry Ladovsky, Pamela Camfield, and Vickie Jones --- who also continue to work their regular jobs serving students and staff in our districts.

We can continue to help by staying informed of contract issues. We can participate together in ways that show the LBL Board and administration our concerns for a fair and reasonable contract settlement.  Don’t forget we’ve been working without a contract since July!

Upcoming Events: 

·      LBL Board meeting, Wednesday, December 12, 5:30 PM at LBL.

When we show up for the board meeting, the Board members, as well as Susan Waddell, Mary McKay and Angie Peterman, know that we care enough to be there. Remember it was just one year ago that the board gave very large salary increases to these folks while we took a salary freeze!  This week they will be reviewing the authorized use of ESD equipment policy, which might make for an interesting discussion. Join us if you can.

·      Phone calls, Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:00-7:00 PM  

Some LBL EA member volunteers will be calling the rest of the members to discuss plans for our December inservice day. This is a chance to find out about ways you can participate to help us reach a contract settlement. Please answer your phone that evening. 

LBL's December BOD Public Meeting Agenda

This Wednesday, LBL ESD will host it's December board meeting.  Please come to support the LBL EA Bargaining Team and the work they are doing toward a fair contract!
 


LINN BENTON LINCOLN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 12, 2012, 5:30 PM
BOARD ROOM
905 4th Avenue SE, Albany, OR
AGENDA
“LBL ESD Board of Directors, Superintendent and staff serve districts, schools and students by providing flexible, effective, and efficient educational services”

1. 5:30 PM, REGULAR SESSION - David Dowrie, Chairperson
   
   1. Welcome and Introductions
      
   2. Pledge of Allegiance
      
   3. Requests, Petitions, Delegations
      
2. 5:35PM,EXECUTIVESESSION–AsperORS192.660(2)(d)theBoardwillenterinto Executive Session to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations and (2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
   

C. REGULAR SESSION – David Dowrie, Chairperson
D. CLERK'S ITEMS OF BUSINESS - Supt. Waddell 1. Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes from November 14, 2012
   
2. Approval of Personnel Report
   
3. Approval of Second Reading of Policy IMA, Program Service
   Evaluation/Program Renewal
   
4. Accept Correspondence from Andrea Batchelor
   
5. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Request for Beth Hoecker-Martinez, Linda
   Davis, Danielle Pappas and Julie Wickwire to attend the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2013 Annual Convention in Seattle WA from February 12-15, 2013, funding was included in the 2012-13 Budget of Special Education and Evaluation Services
   

ACTION: Approve Consent Agenda
E. REPORTS

1. Long Term Care and Treatment Presentation, Wake Robin School – Scott Christ, Teacher and Kristin Willard, Teacher
   
2. 2013-2014 Workyear Calendars – Mary McKay, Deputy Superintendent
   

ACTION: APPROVE 2013-2014 Workyear Calendars
3. Business Office Matters - Angie Peterman, Chief Financial Officer

1. November Financial Reports to the Board
   
2. Audit Status Update
   
3. Procurement Card Detail
   

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d. Governor’s Proposed 2013-2015 Budget

LINN BENTON LINCOLN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 12, 2012, 5:30 PM
BOARD ROOM
905 4th Avenue SE, Albany, OR
AGENDA
“LBL ESD Board of Directors, Superintendent and staff serve districts, schools and students by providing flexible, effective, and efficient educational services”
4. Superintendent’s Report - Supt. Waddell
a. Strategic Plan Tasks and Activities b. VCSA
c. Leadership Council

4. OEIB Updates
   
5. Supt. Communication Workgroup Report
   

F. POLICIES

1. First Reading of Policy GBC, Staff Ethics –Deputy Supt. McKay
   
2. Administrative Regulation GBC-AR, Staff Ethics—Deputy Supt. McKay
   
3. For Reference Policy EDC/KGF, Authorized Use of ESD Equipment and Materials, and
   Review of Administrative Regulation EDC/KGF-AR, Authorized Use of ESD Equipment and Materials – Supt. Waddell
   

G. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Achievement Compact Advisory Committee (ACAC) Appointment 2. Approve November Claims Paid
ACTION: Approve November Claims Paid
H. IMPORTANT DATES

1. Long Term Care and Treatment, Wake Robin School Open House, Date TBD
   
2. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 –Communication Workgroup from 12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
   Achievement Compact Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
   
3. Friday, December 21, 2012 – LBL Winter Inservice – 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
   
4. Monday, December 24 & Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - LBL Closed for Winter Holiday
   
5. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – Regular Board Meeting (Board Appreciation Dinner)
   
6. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – Professional Development Leadership Council Meeting,
   10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
   
7. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 – Supt. Financial Workgroup Meeting, 12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
   
8. Saturday, February 9, 2013 through Thursday, March 21, 2013 – Filing Period Open for
   Special Election
   
9. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 – Regular Board Meeting
   

I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Audit Presentation

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LINN BENTON LINCOLN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December 12, 2012, 5:30 PM
BOARD ROOM
905 4th Avenue SE, Albany, OR
AGENDA
“LBL ESD Board of Directors, Superintendent and staff serve districts, schools and students by providing flexible, effective, and efficient educational services”
J. FUTURE WORK SESSION TOPICS

Test blog post

We are heading into bargaining mediation, and are working for the best results for working conditions and student learning conditions.

As we work across twelve school districts, we see a variety of education environments for our students. It is surprising that the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD which employs us would vote a double-digit raise for administrators in the headquarters office. Those of us who work directly with the students are paid at or near the bottom compared to our school districts and other ESDs in Oregon.