CLARK COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE April 23, :30 p.m.

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1 CLARK COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE April 23, :30 p.m. The CCEA Association Representative Council held a regular meeting of the Association Representative (AR) Council on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:38 p.m. by President Ruben Murillo. II. Adoption of Agenda Motion #1: S. Miller/C. Johnson I move that the Association Representative Council adopt the agenda with the ability to make changes as necessary. CARRIED III. Adoption of Minutes Motion #2: C. Hollowood/K. Kulseth I move that the Association Representative Council adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2013 as corrected (correct Joe Pribyl name). CARRIED IV. Moment of Silence President Murillo asked the members of the AR Council to observe a moment of silence for those members who have passed on or have had members of their families pass in recent months. If CCEAis notified of a recent loss, a note of condolence is sent to the family of the deceased on behalf of CCEA. V. Special Order A. Retirement Information Tom Wellman and Brian Morgan from CREA invited members to join and shared information various retirement benefits and meetings. President Murillo asked how many members joined as pre retired members. B. PLAN Laura Martin (PLAN) and Arti Blanco (AFL CIO) shared information concerning the upcoming Immigration March on May 1st. May Day (May 1st) is International Workers Day; we are working to pass comprehensive immigration reform. On May 1st at 4:30 we will rally at the Federal Building to support the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Motion #3: A. Berger/M.Clair I move that the Association Representative Council support Comprehensive Immigration Reform. CARRIED C. Adopt Bylaw Amendments President Murillo reminded the members of the ARC that the proposed bylaw amendments were presented at the last ARC meeting with the intent to adopt at the ARC in April. He also stated that there is an amendment to the Bylaw made by the maker of the motion. Motion #4: S. Swain/C. Cjurich I move that the Association Representative Council

2 amend the proposal by striking August 1st and inserting June 1 (which changes the proposed bylaw concerning when bylaws must be submitted). (This change is related to Article XI section 1A) Members of the ARC asked questions concerning the change and the rationale behind the change. After the debate and discussion was held, President Murillo called for the question and the motion CARRIED. Motion # 5:Made on behalf of the Bylaws committee I move that the Association Representative Council on behalf of the Bylaws Committee move to amend Section 1A.; to read amendments to the bylaws must be submitted to the Bylaws Committee by June 1st. Discussion was held concerning the change by various members of the ARC, after which the question was called. MOTION FAILED D. Review of Interim Budget Executive Director John Vellardita reviewed the interim budget and the process of how this budget was developed. John also stated that this budget will review again in May and in the fall of 2013 after the final numbers are provided to the CCEAbudget committee by the CCSD. (These numbers involve the drops/rehires and new hires to the district). John then explained the trend that is happening and has happened over the past 5 years concerning members separating from the district or dropping their membership in CCEA. As of April there have been over 400 teachers that have filed retirement papers with the district. John then discussed how we are planning to reach 250 nonmembers during the month of May and the first part of June. After explaining the plan briefly, he then discussed the projected budget that we will review and adopt in May. John stated that once our final numbers are in this budget will be brought back to the ARC to final adoption. John explained various line items that have been created and adjusted to help move our organization forward with our new direction. After the discussion, John opened up the floor for members questions. Members of the ARC asked questions concerning grant money and its usage/member representation/ending balance and UniServ representation and how placing more money into organizing is going to help with reinstating the losses that member have occur/also using some of the organizing money for increasing political awareness of our members. After the discussion ended, President Murillo informed the ARC that during the May 2013 meeting we would be voting on the interim budget. E. Vice President Vacancy Due to the election of Ruben Murillo (President of CCEA) to the position of President of NSEA, Vice President Vikki Courtney will assume the position of President at the close of the NEA Representative Assembly in July. This has created a vacancy for Vice President. Nominations will be taken at the close of the April ARC to be voted at the May ARC meeting F. CCEA Executive Board Seat 5B Vacancy Due to the resignation of an executive board member there is a vacancy on the board that needs to be filled. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the close of the April ARC to be voted on at the May ARC meeting. VI. Executive Director Report A. State of Affairs: Executive Director John Vellardita then shared with the members of the ARC the amount of money that needs to be sent to Clark County from the Legislators to hire 2000 teachers is $128 million, to reduce class size, to put money on ELL$ 70 million, to get

3 a step and column $70 million, and just a cost of living raise (3%) is another $70 million so the total is $344 million dollars just for Clark County. The Democrats introduced a revenue plan an entertainment tax that will generate $344 million over 2 years. John also discussed other proposals that are possibly out there including a tax on mining. WE have elevated the discussion in Carson City working with the school district a 4 year plan to deal with Class Size Reduction. The discussion centered on pressuring the Legislators to find money and fund class size reduction now. We have set up a Town Hall meeting April 27 at Western High School with key leaders in both parties and from the Governor s office. John also reminded the members of the ARC to read the Capitol Countdown. 1. Transfer Update Not discussed at this meeting 2. Evaluations Not discussed at this meeting B. CCSD Negotiations we are going to bargain a contract starting with a survey and will start bargaining on the end of May and the budget has to be adopted by the District on June 3rd. C. Teachers Health Trust was not discussed at this meeting, however members asked about the increase to the premiums to the health trust John stated that we need to secure funds and he is sure that the issue will be addressed with the survey and the Negotiating team D. Legislative Session VII. Executive Director Written Reports A. Organizing the Schools B. Professional Learning Program C. Advocacy and Representation D. Communications E. Administration and Operations VIII. Governance A. President s Report 1. Class size Reduction: President Murillo shared with the members of the ARC the plan that has been worked out with the District to reduce class size it includes K 12. Members asked if the plan

4 can be posted on our website. These positions are on top of the positions that will be needed because of teachers retiring or separating from service with the CCSD. Members asked questions concerning the needed positions that District said it needed to hire as per the arbitrators decision. John stated that the district is getting their hiring process in order and we will be monitoring this very closely and if the district fails to make good on the arbitrators decision we will go to court to deal this. Members also asked how the district will house all of the new teachers that the class size reduction plan will provide for President Murillo stated that the possibility of a bond issue will provide for space. Member also asked about the possibility of the new schools (34 new schools) being charter. President Murillo stated that the new schools will not be charter. 2. Nevada Legislative Update President Murillo also reviewed the possibility of various bills that could be used as bargaining chips in the Legislature. 3. DA/RA Update Pat Pay is sending all of the details out to all members involved. Caucus will be held in May to get the needed information for RA delegates B. Vice President s Report 1. Legislative Update Vice President Courtney stated that her report is written so that members of the ARC can view and if anyone has questions to please see her after the meeting. 2. Waiver Votes Also as schools wind down and get ready to plan for next year if your school is considering waivers please contact President Murillo with details. C. Executive Board Minutes March 2013 IX. Finance and Administration President Murillo quickly reviewed the financial positions of the association. A. Membership Report B. Financial Report X. Teachers Health Trust XI. NSEA No comments at this time XII. Committees Report As presented in the ARC packet. XIII. New Business Motion #6: A. Berger/C. Hollowood I move that the Association Representative Council support any bipartisan effort to raise revenue now for Public Education that does not negatively

5 affect working conditions or damage the contract during the 2013 Legislative Session. CARRIED Motion #7: A. Berger/L. Harper I move that the Association Representative Council request that CCEA write a letter to all legislators requesting that all education bills that have not passed not be resurrected at the last hour on the last day of the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session. CARRIED Motion #8: A Berger/P. Feaker I move that the Association Representative Council support comprehensive background checks for all sales of guns. CARRIED XIV. Announcements Young Teacher Network event April 26th at the Sierra Gold Tavern in Henderson inviting young teachers (under 30 ) to attend and get involve. President Murillo asked members who are interested in running for the two vacant positions to please state their intent: Theo Small vice president; Scott Miller vice president; Executive Board Seat 5B: Pat Stevens and Kathleen Galland Collins XV. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 the next meeting will May 21, Respectfully submitted, Sharon Lynne Flick Recording Secretary as submitted as corrected

6 MOTION SUMMARY CLARK COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE April 23, :30 p.m. Motion #1: S. Miller/C. Johnson I move that the Association Representative Council adopt the agenda with the ability to make changes as necessary. CARRIED Motion #2: C. Hollowood/K. Kulseth I move that the Association Representative Council adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2013 as corrected (correct Joe Pribyl name). CARRIED Motion #3: A. Berger/M.Clair I move that the Association Representative Council support Comprehensive Immigration Reform. CARRIED Motion #4: S. Swain/C. Cjurich I move that the Association Representative Council amend the proposal by striking August 1st and inserting June 1 (which changes the proposed bylaw concerning when bylaws must be submitted). (This change is related to Article XI section 1A) Members of the ARC asked questions concerning the change and the rationale behind the change. After the debate and discussion was held, President Murillo called for the question and the motion CARRIED Motion # 5:Made on behalf of the Bylaws committee I move that the Association Representative Council on behalf of the Bylaws Committee move to amend Section 1A.; to read amendments to the bylaws must be submitted to the Bylaws Committee by June 1st. Discussion was held concerning the change by various members of the ARC, after which the question was called. MOTION FAILED Motion #6: A. Berger/C. Hollowood I move that the Association Representative Council support any bipartisan effort to raise revenue now for Public Education that does not negatively affect working conditions or damage the contract during the 2013 Legislative Session. CARRIED Motion #7: A. Berger/L. Harper I move that the Association Representative Council request that CCEA write a letter to all legislators requesting that all education bills that have not passed not be resurrected at the last hour on the last day of the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session. CARRIED Motion #8: A Berger/P. Feaker I move that the Association Representative Council support comprehensive background checks for all sales of guns. CARRIED