BHEA/BHUSD TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
revised 06/04/2010

• NEGOTIATED 2009-2010 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT:
  • Here are the hyperlinks to the language tentatively approved at the certificated bargaining table and signed on June 1, 2010:
    • Article IV.  Hours (changes to first page of article only).  TAs\ARTICLEIV-HoursTA100601.pdf
    • Appendix A.  School Calendar.  TAs\Calendar2012-2013TA100601.pdf
    • Article VIII.  Class Size.  TAs\ARTICLEVIII-ClassSizeTA100601.pdf
    • Article XXI.  Term of Agreement.  TAs\ARTICLEXXITermofAgreementTA100601.pdf
    • Appendix K.  BHUSD/BHEA Relations.  This is a brand new appendix.  TAs\APPENDIXK-BHUSDBHEARelationsTA100601.pdf
  • SUMMARY:
    • This tentative agreement would implement all of the following:
      • BHUSD/BHEA Relations:  Several parameters governing the professional relationship between the district and BHEA would be established for the first time.  Areas include:  1) creation and transfer of certificated unit member work; 2) new programs; 3) labor relations training; 4) requests for information; 5) BHEA representation; 6) interference; and 7) communication.
      • Hours:  Language would be updated to clarify weekly student contact minutes by eliminating the redundant use of the term "period-equivalent."  Weekly student contact minutes would remain at 1,250 to 1,350.
      • Class Size:  Class size language for regular education K-8 specialists would be established for the first time.  K-8 specialists include art, technology, choral music, instrumental music, and physical education teachers.
      • Class Size:  Language would be clarified to distinguish core middle school program areas from elective areas.
      • Class Size:  Language would be updated to replace the term "staffing ratio" with the term "average class size."
      • School Calendar:  The 2012-2013 academic calendar would be established.
  • APPROVAL TIMELINE:
    • The timeline for BHEA ratification and BHUSD approval of this tentative agreement is:
      • Thursday, June 10.  General BHEA meeting.  4:00pm.  Room 118, Beverly Hills High School.  All members are welcome to attend and ask questions about the tentative agreement.  Bargaining team members will be on hand to answer questions.
      • Monday, June 14.  BHEA ratification election.  Conducted at all five school sites.  All certificated BHEA members are eligible to vote on ratifying the tentative agreement.
      • Tuesday, June 22.  BHUSD Board of Education approval.  The Board of Education will schedule a vote on approving the tentative agreement, the final step in successfully adopting these proposed contract changes.