Brookline Educators Union

Bargaining Continues for Unit A

Last night the BEU Negotiation Team (our core speaking representatives and silent representatives) continued bargaining for Unit A with the BSC for the fourth time. The BSC finished responding to our proposals. Almost all were rejected, a few needed more investigating, and 6.j. was accepted.

6.j. Form subcommittee to study the stipends through-out Appendix B and C, except B.8.A and
make recommendations to the parties for inclusion in a final agreement, which shall include
at least the amounts for all years, the pay schedule, assignments and process for applying.

Our next Unit A bargaining meeting is March 17th at 6pm

BEU continue Para Negotiations with BSC

Last night the BEU Negotiation Team (our core speaking representatives and silent representatives) continued Para negotiations with the BSC for the 3rd time. Almost all of the BEU Para proposals were rejected.

The good news is that one proposal was accepted – 7 a. Credit 10-month paraprofessionals with 12 days sick leave per year; and twelve-month paraprofessionals, 14. (Section 4.1.A) (That is an increase of two days for each.)

The BSC is interested in “tweaking” the BEU’s Para PD proposal. The BSC wants to limit the number of paras and have only two PD council meetings per academic year.
Section 5 Professional Development: Add the following new Section 7.2.C to provide better PD for
Paraprofessionals.
5. Professional Development: Add the following new Section 7.2.C to provide better PD for Paraprofessionals:
In addition, the parties will establish a Paraprofessional PD Council for the purpose of addressing the professional development needs of all bargaining unit members and making recommendations to the Superintendent. The Council will consist of 5 members appointed by the Superintendent or his/her designee and 5 members appointed by the BEU President. This Council shall meet at least four times per year and shall attempt to meet during early release days. If the Council meets after the normal workday, those hours shall be considered and compensated as work time.

Our next scheduled Para negotiation meeting is March 12 at 6:00 pm

Ballot and instructions for ratification of Para Wage Increase (2019-2020 contract)

Download and print the ballot

Read the tentative agreement here

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING:

DEADLINE:  Monday, January 27 at 4:30 pm is the deadline for submitting a ratification ballot on the Paraprofessional Unit  1-year tentative agreement for between the Brookline Educators Union and Brookline School Committee.  

IN-PERSON VOTING:  Ballot Boxes will be in BHS Room 236 from 3:00pm to 4:30 on Monday January 27.

DUES PAYING MEMBERS ONLY:  Contracts are ratified only by those who join the union.  If you are not a member and want top join, please contact your building or department rep. (List is on this website at Home/Leadership/Building Representative Council.)

EARLY VOTING: You may vote early until Thursday , January 23 using the following method:  

  1. Cut this ballot up and use one copy of the info to vote.  Do not write your name on the ballot itself.
  2. Insert the ballot into a business-size envelope (about 4×9 inches).
  3. Print your name clearly on the outside of the envelope.
  4. Sign your name along the edge of the envelope seal.
  5. Submit your envelope with the ballot inside to a rep no later than the end of school on Jan.23
  6. Deliver the envelope to BHS before 3:00 on Jan 23 to the BEU mailbox in the mailroom or to Room 216 (the BEU office)

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