TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Report of Board of Directors, Committees, and Items of New Business

to be presented to STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION October 24-25, 2015 , California

COMMITTEE PAGE

Adult, Alternative, & Career Technical Education I Assessment & Testing K Board Report A Budget C Civil Rights in Education U Communications E Credentials & Professional Development F Curriculum & Instruction G Early Childhood Education R Elections and Credentials B Financing Public Education J Language Acquisition O Liaison V Negotiations M Political Involvement P Professional Rights & Responsibilities T Representation D Retirement H School Safety/School Management S Special Education N State Legislation Z Student Support Services L Teacher Evaluation & Academic Freedom Q ----- New Business Items Y

October 24-25, 2015 State Council

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

FOR COUNCIL ACTION

A. INCUMBENT LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE TIERING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE JUNE 7, 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION

RECOMMENDATION: Presented by Gayle Bilek

The following tiers are recommended by the CTA Board of Directors. [October 2015] (See Attachment “A” for explanation of election tiering)

ASSEMBLY 2016

District Incumbent Party Election Tier AD 01 Brian Dahle R 3 AD 02 Jim Wood D 1 AD 03 James Gallagher R 3 AD 05 Franklin Bigelow R 3 AD 07 Kevin McCarty D 1 AD 08 D 1 AD 09 Jim Cooper D 2 AD 10 D 2 AD 11 D 1 Susan Talamantes AD 13 D 1 Eggman AD 15 Tony Thurmond D 1 AD 16 Catharine Baker R 3 AD 17 D 1 AD 18 Rob Bonta D 1 AD 19 Philip Ting D 1 AD 20 D 1 AD 21 D 3 AD 22 D 1

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-1 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

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ASSEMBLY 2016 CONTINUED

District Incumbent Party Election Tier AD 23 Jim Patterson R 3 AD 25 D 1 AD 26 R 3 AD 28 D 1 AD 29 D 1 AD 32 D 1 AD 33 Jay Obernolte R 3 AD 36 R 3 AD 38 Scott Wilk R 3 AD 39 Patty Lopez D 3 AD 40 Marc Steinorth R 3 AD 41 D 1 AD 42 R 3 AD 44 D 1 Matthew AD 45 D 2 Dababneh AD 46 D 2 AD 47 Cheryl Brown D 2 AD 49 D 1 AD 50 D 2 AD 51 Jimmy Gomez D 2 AD 52 D 1 AD 53 D 2 Sebastian Ridley- AD 54 D 2 Thomas AD 56 Eduardo Garcia D 1 AD 57 Ian Calderon D 2 AD 58 Cristina Garcia D 1 Reginald Jones- AD 59 D 3 Sawyer AD 60 R 2 AD 61 D 1 AD 62 D 2 AD 63 Anthony Rendon D 2 AD 64 D 2 AD 65 R 3 AD 66 David Hadley R 3 AD 67 Melissa Melendez R 3 AD 69 Tom Daly D 1

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-2 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

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ASSEMBLY 2016 CONTINUED

District Incumbent Party Election Tier AD 70 Patrick O'Donnell D 1 AD 72 Travis Allen R 3 AD 73 William Brough R 3 AD 74 Matthew Harper R 3 AD 75 R 3 AD 77 R 3 AD 79 Shirley Weber D 3 AD 80 D 1

SENATE 2016

District Incumbent Party Election Tier SD 01 Ted Gaines R 3 SD 05 Cathleen Galgiani D 2 SD 07 Steve Glazer D 3 SD 13 Jerry Hill D 2 SD 15 Jim Beall D 1 SD 17 William Monning D 1 Hannah–Beth SD 19 D 1 Jackson SD 21 Sharon Runner R 3 SD 23 Mike Morrell R 3 SD 31 Richard Roth D 2 SD 33 Ricardo Lara D 2 SD 37 John Moorlach R 3 SD 39 Marty Block D 3

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-3 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

COUNCIL INFORMATION REPORT (FYI ONLY)

A. GRASSROOTS LOBBYISTS’ PLAN BY REGION (Attachment “B”) September 2015

FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION

1. ACT Referral – CTA Presence at Conferences State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the Adult, Alternative and Career Technical Education Committee recommendation that CTA should utilize liaison members as an extension of CTA organizing culture. Connections between CTA and professional educational organizations will be strengthened by CTA integrating its presence at appropriate conferences by sponsoring a CTA vendor booth, providing literature and promoting CTA culture.

The Board approved the recommendation on a case by case basis. [June 2015]

2. AST Referral – Position Paper on High Stakes Testing State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the Assessment and Testing Committee recommendation that CTA create a position paper about high stakes testing and assessment.

The Board referred the recommendation to the CTA Executive Director. [June 2015]

3. PIC Referral – Revisions to Political Involvement Procedures State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the Political Involvement Committee recommended revisions to the Political Involvement Procedures.

The Board approved the recommended revisions. (Attachment “C”) [June 2015]

4. SSM Referral – AB 420 Workgroup State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the School Safety/School Management Committee recommendation that the AB 420 workgroup be allowed to meet in conjunction with the October State Council to develop a member survey regarding the impact that the legislation is having in schools.

The Board approved the recommendation. [July 2015]

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-4 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

5. CRE Referral – Walt Disney World State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the Civil Rights in Education Committee recommendation that the President of CTA send the following letters regarding the firing of approximately 250 technology employees at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The fired employees are being replaced with H-1B employees at a reduced pay rate. Additionally, some fired employees had to train their replacements.

1. To the CEO of the Walt Disney Company 2. To members attending the RA asking them to be conscientious in theme park attendance 3. To NEA leadership asking them to inform NEA RA delegates to be conscientious in theme park attendance

The Board approved the recommendation and the letter has been sent. [June 2015]

6. COM Referral – Gold Awards State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors the Communications Committee recommendation, in response to the CTA Board referral to expand the existing Gold Awards to incorporate a template for service centers and local level awards, the following changes to Procedures:

Service Center and Chapter Gold Awards CTA Service Centers and chapters are encouraged to develop local guidelines and to confer regional and local Gold Awards. Sample materials for promotion and presentation Certificates suitable for presentation may be obtained from the CTA Communications Department. (Amended April 1989) p. 400

The Board approved the recommendation. [June 2015]

7. NBI 4/15-6 – Restrictions on Candidate Campaign Materials State Council referred to the Elections and Credentials Committee NBI 4/15-6: That CTA restrict candidates' campaign materials during State Council to small tables in the lobby in front of the California Ballroom and to Bulletin Boards. Campaign materials shall not be allowed in the California Ballroom, or in Committee, Directorial Caucus, or Caucus meeting rooms. [Shanti Arnold (LNG)/John Haschak (BUD)]

The Board approved the Elections and Credentials Committee’s recommendation to not approve NBI 4/15-6, as the Committee believes the most effective way to address this issue is through manual revisions in the area of campaign rules. This revision was not made in the 2015-2016 CTA Elections Manual. [June 2015]

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-5 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

8. NBI 4/15-7 – Candidate Campaign Clean-Up State Council referred to the Elections and Credentials Committee NBI 4/15-7: That CTA require candidates and their campaign committees to return to all areas where they placed campaign materials and clean up their materials. Furthermore, candidates are encouraged to only use recyclable, reusable, or donatable campaign materials so as to limit the amount of waste produced by campaigns. [Shanti Arnold (LNG)/John Haschak (BUD)]

The Board approved the Elections and Credentials Committee’s recommendation to not approve NBI 4/15-7, as the Committee believes the most effective way to address this issue is through manual revisions in the area of campaign rules. This rule was not added to the 2015-2016 CTA Elections Manual. [June 2015]

9. NBI 4/15-11- Electronic Voting at State Council State Council referred to the Elections and Credentials Committee NBI 4/15-7: That CTA investigate and initiate electronic voting at State Council. [Shanti Arnold (LNG)/Lynette Irvine (COM)]

The Board approved the Elections and Credentials Committee’s recommendation to not approve NBI 4/15-11, as the Committee believes that the current process for elections is efficient and inexpensive and ensures every eligible voter the opportunity to cast his/her vote. [June 2015]

10. NBI 4/15-13 – Information on RA Candidates State Council referred to the Elections and Credentials Committee NBI 4/15-13: That CTA work with NEA on adding the following information about candidates running for the RA: 1) grades/subject taught 2) school district/association and that these words do not count against the 30 word limit. [Monica Brown (SSM)/Laurie Thompson (C&I)]

The Board approved the Elections and Credentials Committee’s recommendation to declare NBI 4/15-13 moot. [June 2015]

11. NBI 6/15-1- Survey on LCAP State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors NBI 6/15-1: That CTA create, sponsor, and fund a survey to gather data to help associations when writing the LCAP. [Monica Brown (SSM)/Laurie Thompson (C&I)]

The Board did not approve NBI 6/15-1 because CTA is already actively engaged in gathering this information. [June 2015]

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-6 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

12. NBI 6/15-3 – Electronic Distribution of Thursday Mail State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors NBI 6/15-3: That CTA transition the "Thursday mail" to email format with the option for recipients to receive it via USPS. [Lita Blanc (AST)/Shane Parmely (CPD)]

The Board referred NBI 6/15-3 to the CTA Executive Director for investigation and/or feasibility. [June 2015]

13. NBI 6/15-4 – Censure of the State Board of Education State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors NBI 6/15-4: That CTA censure the State Board of Education for their flagrant disregard for local control by approving, at their May 6, 2015 meeting, the Wei Yu International Charter School over the unanimous opposition of local and county boards of education. [Kimberely Lawrence (CPD)/Alicia Hinde (CPD)]

The Board did not approve NBI 6/15-4 because we have already expressed our concerns at a board meeting and will continue to speak out. [June 2015]

14. NBI 6/15-5: Master Charge State Council Hotel Rooms State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors NBI 6/15-5: That CTA should master charge the hotel rooms for State Council. [Kimberely Lawrence (CPD)/Shane Parmely (CPD)]

The Board did not approve NBI 6/15-5 because there is already a process in place to deal with issues on a case by case basis. [June 2015]

15. NBI 6/15-8 – CTA Policy Handbook PDF State Council referred to the CTA Board of Directors NBI 6/15-8: That the CTA Policy Handbook be restructured into a hyperlinked PDF and updated after each state council. [Paula Orbaugh (STL)/Jennifer Skellett (AST)]

The Board referred NBI 6/15-8 to the CTA Executive Director for investigation. [June 2015]

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-7 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

CTA/ABC COMMITTEE – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NOT FOR COUNCIL ACTION (Actions occurring after June 2015 State Council Meeting)

The CTA Board of Directors has approved the following recommendations of the CTA/ABC Committee:

1. Allocate funds for the following State/County Party Campaigns:

DD County Party/Committee Amount Type A Del Norte Del Norte County Democratic CC $ 500 Fundraiser 9/05/15 A Humboldt Humboldt County Democratic CC $ 500 Fundraiser 10/23/15 A Lake Lake County Democratic CC $ 500 Fundraiser 10/04/15 A Mendocino Mendocino County Democratic CC $ 500 Fundraiser 9/07/15 A Solano Solano County Democratic CC $ 400 Fundraiser 6/20/15 C Alameda Alameda County Democratic CC $ 1,500 Fundraiser 10/10/15 D El Dorado El Dorado County Democratic CC $ 1,000 Fundraiser 10/17/15 D Shasta Shasta County Democratic CC $ 400 Fundraiser 10/16/15 D Yolo Yolo County Democratic CC $ 1,000 Fundraiser 10/03/15 E Sacramento Sacramento County Democratic CC $ 1,000 Fundraiser 10/05/15 G San Benito San Benito County Democratic Party $ 500 Fundraiser 09/18/15 G Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Democratic $ 250 Fundraiser 9/07/15 CC G San Luis San Luis Obispo County Demo Party $ 600 Fundraiser 9/07/15 Obispo G Ventura Ventura County Democratic CC $ 1,100 Fundraiser 10/11/15 H Tulare Tulare County Democratic CC $ 600 Fundraiser 10/09/15 H Tulare Tulare County Republican Party $ 650 Fundraiser 09/26/15 O Riverside Riverside County Democratic CC $ 700 Fundraiser 8/02/15

2. Allocate funds for the following Local Election Campaigns:

DD Chapter Candidate/Committee/Measure Amount Election A Fort Bragg District TA Fort Bragg District TA PAC $ 1,500 11/03/15 (Cynthia Audo / Kathy Babcock) A Rohnert Park Cotati Committee to Protect Cotati Rohnert Park $ 1,125 11/03/15 EA Yes on Measure “B” B San Mateo UHSDTA San Mateo UHSDTA Better Citizenship $ 7,600 11/03/15 Assn (Greg Land / Marc Friedman) B Sequoia District TA Sequoia District TA PAC $ 8,100 11/03/15 (Carrie Du Bois / Georgia Jack) G Alisal TA Guadalupe Ruiz Gilpas $ 750 11/03/15 Fernando Mercado $ 750 11/03/15 G Salinas ETC Salinas Elementary Teachers Council $ 1,500 11/03/15 PAC (Everett Sivils / Frank Garden)

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-8 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

LOCAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGNS CONTINUED DD Chapter Candidate/Committee/Measure Amount Election G Soledad TA Javier Galvan $ 750 11/03/15 Josefina Perez-Aguilar $ 750 11/03/15 H Eastside TA Eastside TA PAC (Joe Pincetich) $ 750 11/03/15 H Palmdale Elementary Palmdale Teachers Union Education PAC $ 5,200 11/03/15 TA (Dennis Trujillo / Sharon Vega) H TA of Lancaster Susan Corso $ 1,000 11/03/15 I Beverly Hills EA Beverly Hills EA PAC $ 2,100 11/03/15 (Noah Margo/ Carter Paysinger) I Centinela Valley South Bay United Teachers PAC $ 2,000 11/03/15 Secondary TA (Daniel Urrutia) I El Segundo TA Nancy Cobb $ 750 11/03/15 Jeanie Nishime $ 750 11/03/15 I Las Virgenes EA Linda Menges $ 1,000 11/03/15 Mathy Wasserman $ 1,000 11/03/15 Yes on Measure “E” $ 1,500 11/03/15 I Torrance TA Don Lee $ 1,500 11/03/15 Terry Ragins $ 1,500 11/03/15 K Assn of Rowland Assn of Rowland Educators PAC $ 4,100 11/03/15 Educators (Donna Freedman / David Malkin) K Hacienda La Puente Hacienda La Puente TA PAC $ 5,500 11/03/15 TA (Jeffrey de la Torre / Martin Medrano) K TA of West Covina Suzanne Augino $ 750 11/03/15 Michael Flowers $ 750 11/03/15 L Baldwin Park EA Christina Lucero $ 1,000 11/03/15 L Baldwin Park EA Blanca E. Rubio $ 1,000 11/03/15 L Compton EA Compton EA PAC (Richard M. Alatorre $ 9,300 11/03/15 Sandra F. Moss / Gregory Pitts) L Downey EA Downey EA Educational Improvement $ 3,900 11/03/15 Fund PAC (Willie Gutierrez / Donald La Plante / Mark Morris) L Duarte Unified EA Duarte Unified EA PAC $ 1,500 11/03/15 Chery Taylor / Robert Jole) L El Monte Elementary EMETA Education Improvement Fund $ 2,700 11/03/15 TA (Cathi Eredia / Jennifer Cobian) L El Monte Union EA El Monte UHSDEA PAC (Maria Villalobos $ 4,400 11/03/15 Morgan / Carlos Salcedo) L Garvey EA Garvey EA PAC (Keilley Meng / Henry Lo) $ 1,500 11/03/15 L Montebello TA Montebello TA PAC $ 6,400 11/03/15 (Edgar Cisneros / David Vela) L Mountain View TA Mountain View TA PAC $ 1,700 11/03/15 (Blanca M. Figueroa / Irma L.Zamorano)

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-9 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION CONTINUED

LOCAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGNS CONTINUED DD Chapter Candidate/Committee/Measure Amount Election L Temple City EA Temple City Education Fund for Quality $ 1,500 11/03/15 Schools (Kenneth E. Knollenberg / Larry A. Martson) M Perris Elementary TA Perris Elementary TA PAC $ 1,000 11/03/15 (Tom Elliott / Vimiecia Green-Jordan) O San Bernardino TA San Bernardino Political Action Group of $ 20,200 11/03/15 Educators (M. Gallo / M. Hill / G. Dowdy- Rogers / K. Ahmed P Holtville TA Grecia Meza $ 750 11/03/15 P San Pasqual TA Mona de Corse $ 400 11/03/15 Sally de Corse $ 400 11/03/15 Doyleen Lugo $ 400 11/03/15 P Westmorland TA Chris Barajas $ 425 11/03/15 Ron Davis $ 425 11/03/15 Xavier Mendez $ 425 11/03/15 Q Chaffey College FA Chaffey College FA PAC $ 4,800 11/03/15 (Gary George / Lee McDougal) Q Citrus College FA Citrus College FA PAC(Joanne $ 900 11/03/15 Montgomery) Q West Hills College FA West Hills College FA PAC (Sofia Aguilar $ 2,250 11/03/15 Sylvia Chavez / Raul Hernandez)

3. Allocate funds for the following Special Circumstances Grants:

DD Chapter Committee Amount Election G Salinas Elementary Salinas Elementary Teachers Council $ 1,000 11/03/15 Teachers Council PAC (Everett Sivils / Frank Garden) H Eastside TA Eastside TA PAC $ 750 11/03/15 (Joseph “Joe” Pincetich) L Compton EA Compton EA PAC (Richard M. Alatorre $ 10,000 11/03/15 Sandra F. Moss / Gregory Pitts) L Mountain View TA Mountain View TA PAC $ 2,000 11/03/15 (Blanca M. Figueroa / Irma L.Zomorano) Q Citrus College FA Citrus College FA PAC (Joanne $ 1,600 11/03/15 Montgomery)

CTA STATE COUNCIL A-10 OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

ELECTIONS AND CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Jeanne Marks, Chairperson Sandy Fink, Vice Chairperson Elana Davidson, Board Liaison Deborah Churchill, Co-Consultant Peg Tracey, Co-Consultant

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD:

None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

1. Special election by waiving of the secret ballot on Saturday, October 24, 2015: NEA Director, District 3 Robert Ellis - elected Term of Office: Date of election – August 31, 2017

2. Upcoming special elections to complete an unexpired term: CTA Board of Directors, District N Term of office: Date of election – June 25, 2017 CTA/ABC Committee Member, District G Term of office: Date of election – June 25, 2017 CTA/ABC Committee Member, District K Term of office: Date of election – June 25, 2016 NEA Alternate Director, Seat 3 Term of office: Date of election – August 31, 2016

3. Future elections for this year: NEA Director District 4 District 5 District 6 District 13 Term of office: September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2019

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CTA BUDGET COMMITTEE

October 24, 2015, 3:15 PM San Pedro Room Westin Bonaventure Hotel

Agenda

I. Call to Order

II. Election of Vice Chair --- Elections Committee (Time Certain 3:15 PM)

III. Report of the Chair

IV. Ad Hoc Committee Report

V. Report of the Subcommittees

A. Budget Tracking 1. Election of Subcommittee Chair 2. Budget Variance Reports

B. Interim Issues 1. Election of Subcommittee Chair 2. Review of Election Expense Reimbursements to Service Center Councils 3. NBI 4/15-1 – Create, Fund, and Maintain a Strike Fund of $15 Million 4. NBI 4/15-2 – Create a Fund to Provide Release Time for Local Presidents 5. NBI 4/15-15 – Utilizing 2014-2015 Budget Revenues to Begin a Fund to Support Organizing Programs and provide the Monies to Release Time Members

C. Procedures/Format 1. Election of Subcommittee Chair 2. January Managers Budget Hearing - Planning 3. Review of August 2015 Budget Committee Training

VI. Committee as a Whole A. Dues Structure – Salary Strands Implementation Project Update B. Working Draft Budget 2016-2017 C. Roundtable Service Center Council Recap D. Strategic Budget

A BUDGET FORUM WILL BE HELD FROM 4:15 - 5:15 P.M. IN SAN PEDRO ROOM (yellow tower, lobby level, next to the computer room)

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CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 23‐24, 2015

THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL – LOS ANGELES

REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE Margie Granado, Chairperson Ashley‐Jane Bettas ‐Alcalá, Vice‐Chairperson E. Toby Boyd, Board Liaison Deborah Churchill, Staff Consultant

A G E N D A

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2015 Meeting August 31, 2015 Meeting

3. Committee Changes

4. State Council Redistricting

5. Committee Chairs Meeting Report

6. Board Referrals

7. Concerns for the Board

8. Consultant’s Report

9. State Council Redistricting Meeting Date – November 6, 2015

10. State Council Information Reporting Forms for Breakfast Caucuses

11. Other Business

12. Adjournment

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Ann Katzburg, Chairperson Mona Davidson, Vice Chairperson James Benanti, Recorder Jim Groth, Board Liaison Jonathan Goldman, Consultant Claudia Briggs, Consultant

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

None

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading (or Second Reading)

None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Recommendations of the Communications Award winners to the Board for approval.

MATTERS PENDING

None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Chairperson Ann Katzburg welcomed everyone to the meeting and introductions of new and returning members of the committee were made.

Important reminder! Every five years, the dates included in the back of the CTA Pocket Calendar are cleared out therefore, new dates must be resubmitted for consideration. The deadline for dates to be included is January 15, 2016. (see attached memo)

2. Led by Vice Chair Mona Davidson, the committee reviewed the Communications Awards recommendations from the subcommittee meeting judging. Committee members approved and passed the recommendations. Those recommendations will now go the CTA Board of Directors for approval at its November 2015 meeting.

The subcommittee will meet in January to review Pocket Calendar submissions and Gold Awards judging recommendations.

3. Board Liaison Jim Groth welcomed the committee to the first State Council of the year and discussed his role as the board liaison to this committee. He was excited about the Marshall Ganz trainings this weekend. He encouraged the members to attend their local caucus meetings and vote in the election tomorrow.

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4. Assistant Executive Director Becky Zoglman discussed the recent CTA Back to School advertising campaign that included TV, radio, print and online ads. The ads spotlight educators reflecting on those key “I got it!” moments in teaching and learning and featured local CTA members from across the state. The newspaper ads are in eight different languages and are available on the CTA website.

5. The Committee discussed research and messaging around the Friedrichs v. CTA lawsuit. Background and talking points are attached. Here are the key communications points:

o No employees in California are forced to join a union. o The fees paid by employees who do not join the union only pay for representation and bargaining, and are not be used for political activity of any kind. o By law, unions must represent and bargain for every worker, whether or not they join the union. It’s not fair some employees to get benefits for free, while others pay more than their fair share. o The lawsuit seeking to ban Fair Share is about a political agenda, not the law. It is backed by the Koch brothers, corporate CEOs and other wealthy special interests that want to shift the balance of power in their favor. o The Friedrich’s case threatens to make it even harder for working people to get ahead. Everyone who works should be able to make ends meet, have a say about their futures, and the right to negotiate together for better wages that can sustain their family.

6. Communications Manager Jonathan Goldman encouraged the committee to review the new Leader Resource Center on the website—where they will find a fair share awareness kit, member engagement center, as well as a new and improved form center and more. Many of the documents in the membership engagement section can be customized with your local association information. A new publication, CTA Ahead, was launched this year to help local leaders with organizing ideas and materials.

New additions to the Communications Department are Katharine Fong new Educator editor and the new online editor is Samantha DuMaro. The committee will meet them at the January State Council.

7. The committee discussed the impact of two anti-public employee pension initiatives. Communications Assistant Manager Claudia Briggs will be sending out a flier to committee members about an informational webinar about the measures set for Nov. 10.

The legislature is in recess. Bill updates are available at cta.org.

Old Business

None

New Business

None

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E - 3 E - 4 E - 5 E - 6 Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association

America’s economy has swung out of balance. It’s getting harder to get by, let alone get ahead. Everyday Americans are working more than ever before. Our work has created record wealth for an economic recovery that’s been everywhere but ordinary peoples’ wallets. Our economic rules unfairly favor corporate CEOs and the rich because they manipulate the rules in their favor. Almost no one stands up for average Americans these days, and now this Supreme Court case threatens to make it even worse. Everyone who works should be able to make ends meet, have a say about their futures, and have the right to negotiate together for better wages and benefits that can sustain their family.

Who are we? We are working people like teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other public service workers who are passionate about our work. We want to get ahead – and stay ahead – by working hard and banding together with others to win better wages and benefits that can sustain our families, win improvements on the job to make our work more effective, and fight for advancements that leave our communities better off than we found them.

Unions are made up of people who join together to make their voices heard on issues that affect all of us: fighting for smaller class sizes; working to make sure we can all retire with dignity; holding billionaires like corporate CEOs accountable for paying their fair share; and making sure that employers understand that we are working harder and harder just to get by. The only way to do that is by using our strength in numbers – banding together and speaking with one voice. We all benefit from having our voices heard.

Who is trying to undermine the rights of working people to negotiate together? Corporate CEOS and wealthy special interests who manipulate the economic rules in their favor by trying to make it even harder for working people like us -- people like teachers or firefighters – to come together, speak up, and get ahead. This case, which deals with public service workers, is just the latest tactic by the same wealthy special interests who have been attacking working people for decades.

What is this case really about? The best way for working people to get ahead is to work hard and band together with others to win better wages and benefits that can sustain their families and win improvements on the job to make their work more effective. This case is about corporate CEOS and wealthy special interests trying to make it even harder for working people -- people like teachers or firefighters – to come together, speak up, and get ahead.

What are Fair Share Fees? Everyone can choose whether or not to join a union at work, and nothing in this case will change that. When the majority of people vote to form a union,

E - 7 however, the union is required by law to represent everyone in the workplace, whether that employee is a union member or not. Employees who don't want to belong to a union only have to contribute to the costs of the representation they receive. As all public employees enjoy the benefits, job security and other protections the union negotiates, it is only fair that all employees contribute to the cost of securing those benefits and protections.

How do Fair Share Fees work? This may sound complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple and a good compromise. You can think about it this way: each individual teacher can choose whether or not to join the teachers union, but the teachers union is required by law to negotiate on behalf of all the teachers at the school and all of the teachers enjoy the benefits, job security and other protections that the union negotiates. Teachers who don't want to belong to a union only have to contribute to the costs of the representation they receive. It’s only fair that every teacher contribute to the cost of negotiating those benefits and protections. Those are the only fees we’re talking about in this case. No teacher is required to join a union and no teacher is required to pay any fees that go to politics or political candidates. Nothing in this case will change that.

Is anyone ever forced to join a union or pay for politics? No. The simple truth is that no one is required to join a union and no one is required to pay any fees that go to politics or political candidates. Nothing in this case will change that. This case is about making it even harder for working people to come together, speak up for each other, and get ahead by negotiating to make the rules about benefits, hours, and wages more fair.

E - 8 Background on Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association

Challengers: The Center for Individual Rights on behalf Rebecca Friedrichs (a California teacher), nine other California teachers, and the Christian Educators Association International.

Respondents: California Teachers Association (CTA), National Education Association (NEA), a number of local teachers associations in California, and some California school superintendents.

Intervenor: California Attorney General Kamala Harris intervened at the district court level and is also a party to the proceedings.

What is the Center for Individual Rights? The Center for Individual Rights was formed in 1989 to push conservative legal action in a more aggressive direction specifically on issues of affirmative action and so-called “speech codes.”

CIR has been funded by several conservative foundations, including those affiliated with the Koch Brothers. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, John M. Olin Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation, Sarah Scaife Foundation and the Carthage Foundation have all contributed more than $1 million.

The lead counsel on this case is Michael Carvin, an attorney at Jones Day. Among other cases, Carvin argued King v. Burwell and also the 2012 challenge to the Affordable Care Act.

What are the specific legal questions before the Supreme Court?

1. Whether Abood v. Detroit Board of Education should be overruled and public-sector “agency shop” arrangements invalidated under the First Amendment; and 2. Whether it violates the First Amendment to require that public employees affirmatively object to subsidizing nonchargeable speech by public-sector unions, rather than requiring that employees affirmatively consent to subsidizing such speech.

What is Abood? Abood v. Detroit Board of Education is an important case that the Supreme Court decided unanimously in 1977. The Court affirmed that it is constitutional for public sector unions to collect Fair Share Fees (also sometimes called representation fees or agency fees) from employees who choose not to join a union, as is their right, but who the

E - 9 union is legally required to represent in negotiations with the employer. That case also involved teachers and a teachers union.

What are Fair Share Fees? Everyone can choose whether or not to join a union at work, and nothing in this case will change that. When the majority of people vote to form a union, however, the union is required by law to represent everyone in the workplace, whether that employee is a union member or not. As all public employees enjoy the benefits, job security and other protections the union negotiates, it is only fair that all employees contribute to the cost of securing those benefits and protections.

Timeline:

• April 29, 2013: CIR files suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. • December 5, 2013: The district court grants CIR’s unusual request to rule against CIR and in favor of the unions. This meant that there was no trial or discovery process, which CIR sought to avoid to get the case up to the Supreme Court as quickly as possible. • June 30, 2014: Supreme Court rules in Harris v. Quinn that fair share fees may not be required of home care workers because they are not full public employees, but declines to overrule Abood. • November 18, 2014: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals grants CIR’s motion requesting that that court expeditiously affirm without argument the district court’s ruling in favor of the unions. CIT sought such expedited treatment in order to get the case to the Supreme Court as quickly as possible. • January 26, 2015: CIR files cert petition asking the Supreme Court to take up the case. • June 30, 2015: The Supreme Court agrees to hear Friedrichs v. CTA.

E - 10 HOW TO TALK ABOUT Fair Share Fees & the Friedrichs Case

It’s not fair for some people to have to pay more for the benefits all workers enjoy. It’s not right for some to get union benefits for free while others pay.

The current Fair Share system is a good compromise and common sense. Right now, no one is forced to join a union. But unions are legally required to represent all workers, even those who decide not to join the union. Teachers and public employees who don’t want to belong to a union only have to contribute to the costs of the representation they receive. Every public employee who benefits from a negotiated contract should contribute to the costs of securing that contract.

Under the current system, public employees have total freedom to choose whether or not to join a union. First, workers vote on whether or not to form a union in the workplace. Even if a majority votes for a union, workers who don’t want to join the union don’t have to, they just pay a reduced Fair Share fee to cover the cost of bar- gaining and representation that the union is legally required to provide.

If the court bans fair share, it will make it harder for teachers, firefighters, and nurses to negotiate for wages, benefits and public services.

Some states have already made Fair Share fees illegal, and the result is lower wages and worse benefits for working people. In states without full union rights, the aver- age worker makes $1,500 less per year, workers are much less likely to have health insurance, and the rate of workplace deaths is 36% higher.

This case is about corporate interests who want to shift the balance in their favor. They want to make it even harder for working people to come together, speak up for each other, and get ahead. Unions are made up of teachers, firefighters, and other working people. Our victories are everyone’s victory, contributing to our economy and the quality of life for everyone.

It is no secret that America’s economy has swung out of balance. It’s getting harder to get by, let alone get ahead. Working people are working more than ever before. The Friedrichs case threatens to make it even harder for working people. Everyone who works should be able to make ends meet, have a say about their futures, and have the right to negotiate together for better wages and benefits that can sustain their family.

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CREDENTIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Alicia Hinde, Chairwoman Ryan Ruelas, Vice Chairperson Chandra McPeters, Recording Secretary Susan Green, Board Liaison Jane Robb, Consultant Rosemary Louissaint, Consultant Isabelle Garcia, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action

A. NONE

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

A. NONE

MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

A. NONE

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

A. NONE

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. NONE

MATTERS PENDING

1. Referral from the March 2015 CTA Board of Directors: Recommendation from the liaison to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to review CTA policy concerning Eminence Credentials.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. CPD Committee met with the Special Education Committee to discuss proposed changes to special education credentialing. All input gathered will be summarized by the chairs of CPD and SEC, distributed to all members of both committees in preparation for upcoming meetings of the State Team and Commission on Teacher Credentialing. CPD appreciates the time and ideas shared by our colleagues on SEC. 2. CPD welcomed our new board liaison, Susan Green, and look forward to working with her.

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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Wendi Smith, Chairperson Yolanda Munoz, Vice Chairperson Kendall Vaught, Board Liaison Marlene Fong, Consultant Bruce Saathoff, Consultant Isabelle Garcia, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY: For Immediate Action (2/3 vote required)

(None)

MAJOR POLICY: Second Reading

(None)

MAJOR POLICY: First Reading

(None)

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

(None)

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(None)

MATTERS PENDING

(None)

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. The committee reviewed the updated timeline for the History-Social Science Framework.

2. The committee also reviewed the revised schedule for the 2016 revision of the Science Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve.

3. The committee discussed the committee structure and possible changes due to insufficient time to discuss and do the work of the committee.

4. Marlene Fong shared an overview of standards, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials adoptions.

G - 1 5. The committee discussed how to distribute updates related to the LCAP to member of the committee and teachers in general.

G - 2 RETIREMENT COMMITTEE

Maggie Ellis, Chairperson Denise Bradford, Vice Chairperson Dana Dillon, Board Liaison Christine Balentine, Co-Consultant Rose Luna-Nuñez, Co-Consultant Jennifer Baker, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3 vote required)

NONE

MAJOR POLICY

NONE

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

NONE

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NONE

MATTERS PENDING

1. The committee discussed the prevalence of substitute shortages throughout the state, the impact to retired teachers returning to substitute who received the CalSTRS Retirement Incentive, and the PEPRA 180 day break-in-service requirement.  NOTE! If the district and the association negotiate the CalSTRS Retirement Incentive, the retiree is restricted from returning to CalSTRS credible service with the district that granted the incentive for 5 years. If retirees under a CalSTRS Retirement Incentive return to work prior to the 5 year break has elapsed, they will lose their Retirement Incentive, their retirement amount will be reduced, and they must repay the incentive amount received.

2. The committee discussed auto enrollment savings for retirement.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

If there are any questions regarding the items in this report, please contact the Committee leadership or staff.

H - 1 1. The Committee was provided information on the various advocacy issues that liaisons and staff have been working on with CalSTRS staff and Board on members’ behalf. These issues include credible compensation regulations, responsible investing and risk factors, asset classes, areas of potential divestment, and the importance of an asset allocation that meets the assumed rate of return over the long term.

2. The Committee was provided a legislative update on the Reed/Demaio Initiatives. The Government Pension Cap of 2016 Initiative would shift the costs of retirement to the employee. This initiative potentially eviscerates the CalSTRS AB 1469 full-funding plan by placing an employer contribution cap of 11%, applied to both retirement and retiree health plans. This cap would result in a 20%-30% increase to employee contributions. The initiative would also would require voters of each employment jurisdiction to vote on any increases in employer contributions as well as employee retirement benefits. This strips the legislature of their ability to have a funding solution for CalSTRS as the guarantor of that system.

3. The committee was given information about upcoming improvements that are being made to the 403bCompare.org website. Some of the updates planned include an enhanced ability to compare products on a more “apples to apples” manner and more user-friendly tools.

4. The committee received information on the excess contributions that were deposited into the Defined Benefit Supplemental plan as a result of the funding solution legislation. Members should review their CalSTRS Annual Progress Report (APR) on mycalstrs.com. Members can see the amount of any excess contributions they are entitled to from the district. The district is responsible for returning this money to members. This excess contribution will be returned to the member with taxes withheld. Please see attached APR example.

5. CalSTRS Annual Progress Reports are now only delivered electronically via www.mycalstrs.com. If you have not created your mycalstrs.com account, YOU NEED TO! Anyone that wishes to continue receiving a hard copy needs to make that request by contacting CalSTRS directly at 1-800-228-5453 to request a form or download the form through mycalstrs.com. Forms must be received by CalSTRS by July 1st.

6. Information regarding the proposed Medicare Part B Premium/Deductible increase was provided to the committee (see attached.)

7. CalSTRS published an employer circular “Common Audit Findings” which highlights district reporting practices that have been found to have been done incorrectly. Please review these findings with your association leadership and district payroll departments to prevent incorrect reporting to CalSTRS.

8. Sharon Fitch-Boudreau, Liaison to CTA/NEA – Retired, reported that they added a new chapter in the high desert. Allen Ritchie, the former chair of CTA/NEA –Retired, is going to work with Student CTA.

H - 2 9. Members that have worked with multiple employers over their career may want to request a CalSTRS Service Credit Breakdown to verify the accuracy of their Annual Progress Report. Members can call 1-800-228-5453 in order to make this request.

10. CTA/NEA – Become a CTA/NEA –Retired/Pre-Retired Life member. Lifetime dues are $450, don’t wait, join now! Annual dues are $60. Come by the CTA/NEA-Retired table and pick up an enrollment form.

11. Websites to access retirement information include: www.calstrs.com www.mycalstrs.com www.cta.org www.leginfo.ca.gov www.calpers.ca.gov www.nea.org www.ctainvest.org www.nirsonline.org www.ssfairness.com letstalkpensions.com

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COMMON AUDIT FINDINGS

The purpose of this employer information circular is to inform County Offices of Education, School Districts, Community Colleges and Charter Schools of common employer audit findings and provide guidance to avoid these findings in the future.

CalSTRS conducts on-site field audits of our employers to ensure the integrity and solvency of the CalSTRS retirement program. These audits meet requirements for compliance oversight, as well as provide important training and program improvement information for our employers. Historically, the audits have included an examination of a number of different areas, such as:

• Accuracy of reported pay rates and earnings. • Correct usage of payroll reporting codes. • Extra-duty/extra assignment earnings incorrectly reported. • Employment of CalSTRS retired members. • Reporting of unused basic and excess sick leave for additional service credit at retirement. • Membership not timely established after permissive election.

Following are some of the most common audit findings identified by CalSTRS Audit Services as of December 31, 2014. Please note that the findings are not in any order of importance.

Special Compensation Directly Reportable to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program (DBS) is Incorrectly Reported to the Defined Benefit Program (DB)

Discussion: Special Compensation (remuneration that is paid in addition to salary) that is paid a limited number of times, such as retirement incentives, retention bonuses, and off schedule pay, which is not eligible for service credit should be reported directly to the member’s DBS account. A common audit finding is this type of special compensation being reported to the member’s DB account instead of the DBS account. As a result, a retired member will be overpaid service retirement benefit payments from the retirement date to the date the corrections are made by the employer; will be required to repay the retirement benefit overpayments to CalSTRS; and, their DBS benefit will be underpaid until the corrections are applied.

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H - 25 Guidance: • CalSTRS 2% at 60 Members: Special compensation that is paid a limited number of times is creditable to the DBS Program and is reported using Contribution Code 6 and Assignment Code 71 for all employers.

• CalSTRS 2% at 62 Members: Service Performed After January 1, 2013: Special compensation that is paid a limited number of times or is not paid every pay period that the member performs service is not creditable to the State Teachers’ Retirement Plan and therefore is not reportable to CalSTRS.

Resources Available to You:  Relevant Education Code sections: 22115(a), 22119.2, 22119.3 and 22905(b).  Relevant California Code of Regulations: Title 5, Division 3, Chapter 2, sections 27200, et seq. Also known as the Creditable Compensation Regulations which became effective January 1, 2015.  Contact your Member Account Services representative to verify whether creditable service earnings are considered creditable to DBS only.

Extra-Duty/Extra Assignment Earnings Incorrectly Reported as Special Compensation

Discussion: Creditable service for extra-duty or extra assignment may be eligible for service credit in addition to the service credit earned for a full-time or part-time position. Contributions will be reported to the DB Program, but if a member’s creditable service exceeds one full year within a fiscal year, the contributions associated with service in excess of one year will be credited to the member’s DBS account at the end of the fiscal year. Extra-duty or extra assignment earnings are not considered special compensation. Extra-duty or additional assignment earnings that are reported as special compensation will result in inaccurate accrual of service credit and crediting of contributions to the DBS Program. These inaccuracies will persist until such time as the employer makes the corrections. Once corrections are made, the inaccurate reporting will result in a reduction in a member’s monthly allowance and may also result in the establishment of a receivable, further reducing the member’s allowance.

Guidance: • CalSTRS 2% at 60 Members and 2% at 62 Members: Creditable service performed by a member must be reported as creditable compensation to the member’s DB account using Contribution Code 1 and the respective Assignment Code, such as 55 for K-12, 58 for Community Colleges, and 45 for year round schools.

H - 26 Resources Available to You:  Relevant Education Code sections: 22115(a), 22119.2, 22138.5(a), and 22703(b).  Relevant California Code of Regulations sections: 27200, et seq. Also known as the Creditable Compensation Regulations, which became effective January 1, 2015.  Contact your Member Account Services representative to verify if extra duty earnings are considered part of the full-time equivalent workload or separately reportable extra duty earnings.

Unused Sick Leave Data Incorrectly Reported on the Express Benefit Report

Discussion: The CalSTRS Express Benefit Report (SR 0554E) form is the form you must submit to CalSTRS at the time of a member’s retirement that provides employment information, such as accumulated unused sick leave days, that is needed to calculate a member’s retirement benefit. Common audit findings for sick leave data incorrectly reported include:

1) Number of accumulated unused sick leave days is incorrect. When unused sick leave days are overstated; the member will receive additional service credit and their retirement benefit will be inflated and overpaid. The member will then be required to repay the retirement benefit overpayments back to CalSTRS. When unused sick leave days are understated; the member will not receive the full retirement benefit for which they were entitled until the understatement is corrected. The member may be entitled to an underpayment.

2) Number of contract base days is incorrect. When the contract base days are understated the conversion of the unused sick leave to service credit will create an inflated member retirement benefit and be overpaid. The member will then be required to repay the retirement benefit overpayments back to CalSTRS. When the contract base days are overstated, the conversion of the unused sick leave to service credit will create an insufficient retirement benefit until the employer corrects the data. The member may be entitled to an underpayment.

3) Unused excess sick leave combined with unused basic sick leave. When unused excess sick leave is reported as unused basic sick leave, the member’s retirement benefit is not affected. However, the employer is not reimbursing CalSTRS for the actuarially determined present value cost of the excess sick leave. This results in CalSTRS providing a portion of a benefit that has not been funded. CalSTRS will bill the district for the present value of the impact of unused excess sick days on the member’s benefit.

H - 27 Guidance: Education Code section 22170.5 provides that “basic sick leave day” means the equivalent of one day’s paid leave of absence per pay period due to illness or injury. It further provides that “excess sick leave days” means the day or total number of days granted by an employer for paid leave of absence due to illness or injury in excess of basic sick leave.

The accumulated unused sick leave that the member was entitled to on the final day of employment must be reported in days, not hours.

To determine the number of excess sick leave days to which a member is entitled when he or she retires, the employer shall deduct the days of sick leave used by the member from the member’s accumulated and unused sick leave balance according to the following method:

1) Sick leave usage shall first be deducted from the accumulated and unused sick leave balance existing on July 1, 1986. 2) Sick leave usage shall next be deducted from basic sick leave days granted to the member by an employer after June 30, 1986. 3) Sick leave usage shall then be deducted from any excess sick leave days granted to the member by an employer after June 30, 1986.

The Express Benefit Report (SR0554E) form is due to CalSTRS within 30 days of the retirement date or the date CalSTRS receives the member’s retirement application, whichever is later. To correct any data previously reported on the Express Benefit Report (SR0554E), use the Employment Termination or Sick Leave Data Correction (SR0559) form. Both the Express Benefit Report (SR0554E) and the Employment Termination or Sick Leave Data Correction (SR0559) forms are available under Reference Items on the Secure Employer Website (SEW).

Resources Available to You:  Relevant Education Code sections: 22170.5, 22717, 22718, and 22724.  Refer to Employer Information Circular EIC03-6 Volume 19, Issue 6, dated May 22, 2003, for further clarification. Contact CalSTRS Service Retirement at [email protected] for assistance.

Postretirement Earnings Incorrectly Reported for CalSTRS Retired Members

Discussion: Upon retaining the services of a CalSTRS retired member, whether as an employee of the district, as an independent contractor to the district, or as an employee of a third party, the employer must notify the retired member of all earnings limits and also the retirement incentive employment restrictions, if applicable, maintain accurate records of the retired member’s earnings, and report those earnings monthly to CalSTRS. If the member’s earnings exceed the postretirement

H - 28 earnings limit, the member’s allowance will be reduced dollar-for-dollar from the gross monthly allowance until the excess compensation has been paid in full; but, the reduction will be no more than the amount of the annual allowance.

Guidance: The employer must report all postretirement earnings for CalSTRS retired members who perform retired member activities as employees, independent contractors, or employees of a third party, regardless of the method of payment or the fund from which the payments are made.

All compensation paid by a third party to a CalSTRS retired member for the performance of retired member activities must be reported by the school district, county office of education or community college district to CalSTRS, and that compensation counts towards the postretirement earnings limit. It is the responsibility of the school district, county office of education or community college district to know when a CalSTRS retired member has been hired as an employee of a third party to perform retired member activities.

All postretirement earnings must be reported with Member Code 2 and Assignment Code 61. The employer must also inform each retired member annually of the current CalSTRS postretirement earnings limitation.

Resources Available to You:  Relevant Education Code sections: 22164.5, 22461 and 24214 and 24214.5.  Refer to Employer Directive 2015-01 (Amended).Contact CalSTRS Service Retirement at [email protected] for assistance.  Contact your Member Account Services representative regarding proper coding of postretirement earnings.

Membership Not Timely Established After Permissive Election

Discussion: Any person employed to perform creditable service that is excluded from mandatory membership may elect to become a CalSTRS DB member at any time. When a person elects CalSTRS DB membership, employers must immediately establish that person as a member in CalSTRS system, and prior to the submission of contributions. When membership is not established timely, contributions are not remitted and service credit is not accrued. This results in inaccurate accrual of service credit for the member.

Employers must make retirement system eligibility information available to all persons employed to perform creditable service subject to coverage under the DB Program within 30 days of the date of hire. If it is determined that an employer has failed to inform employees within this timeframe, the employer will be liable to CalSTRS for all employer and member

H - 29 contributions and interest from the date of hire, in addition to CalSTRS administrative and audit costs.

Guidance: All contributions must be reported as Member Code 1 from the date the employee elected membership and going forward. Employers should also submit the Permissive Membership (ES0350) election form to CalSTRS prior to reporting compensation. Employers should verify membership status using the Remote Employer Access Program or Match File in the Secure Employer Website (SEW) prior to submitting data for a new employee.

Resources Available to You:  Relevant Education Code sections 22119.5, 22146, 22455.5, 22500-22504, 22515, 22901, 22905, and 23000.

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Ruth Leuvand, Chairperson Toby Spencer, Vice Chairperson Drew Bueno-Pottts, Secretary José Alcalá, Board Liaison Patricia Rucker, Legislative Advocate Cindy Heller, Consultant Wendy Plew, Consultant

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

None

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

CAREER AND COLLEGE READY

Rationale

The term “Career and College Ready” describes a set of student abilities. The ACT committee believes that the goals of secondary education should include student preparation to pursue their own chosen career path. By high school graduation, every student should be prepared for postsecondary life, including continued education and immediate entrance into the workforce. Students choosing to immediately enter the workforce, should be prepared to gain meaningful employment with a livable wage. It is a purpose of the ACT committee to describe more fully the skill set necessary for career and college readiness. This definition will be used to guide the adoption of CTE policy.

Definition

CTA believes that students should be Career and College Ready by high school graduation. The term “Career and College Ready” describes a set of student abilities as characterized below:

● Students are academically prepared to achieve their ultimate goals within their chosen career, including post-secondary education admission requirements. ● Students know the pathways to their desired career that may include college and university degrees, career-oriented employment, apprenticeship, technical certifications, military service, licenses, and/or entry into industry directly after high school. ● Students know how to network and apply for and interview for a job in their field. ● Students have practiced the skills of a professional, preferably in their chosen field. ● Students have developed an academic and/or career action plan, with the support of a certificated school counselor, of potential options for their adult life following high

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school graduation. CTA believes that school counselors play a vital role in the academic, personal/social development, and career development ensuring that today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted, adults of tomorrow. ● Students should learn, through research, the career opportunities and potential employability in their desired careers in their local communities, regions, state, nation, and globally. Schools and LEAs should partner with local and regional businesses to create volunteer and other real-world training that provides context-based problem solving in the work place. ● Students will gain proficiency in 21st century technical skills necessary for career success within the recognized 15 industry sectors

CURRICULUM

School-to-Career/Work , pg 275

CTA believes School-to-Career/Work Career Pathway programs shall be which have been developed by interdisciplinary teams and which meet rigorous academic standards meriting the same level of accreditation as other education programs. School-to-Career/Work in-service Career Pathway programs shall should be developed with input from the inservice participants. In-service participants shall be compensated or be given release time. These programs should be relevant to today’s changing educational demands and when possible, align with each LEA’s industry specific career needs for all students. All time beyond the contractual school day devoted to the development and implementation of a Career Pathway School-to-Career/Work program shall be compensated on a pro rata basis or be provided with release time with the choice left to the member. Certificated personnel shall not be displaced by non-certificated personnel in the implementation of School-to-Career/Work programs. Non-certificated personnel shall not be replaced by certificated personnel who do not possess a valid CTE Industry Standards Certification in the development and implementation of CTE courses as part of the Career Pathway programs. All student career paths and scheduling of students into Career Pathway School-to-Career/Work programs shall be done by certificated counselors. Students who participate in School-to-Career/Work Career Pathway programs that meet rigorous academic standards and the criteria for graduation must have equal access to college and university admission. All students are entitled to qualified instruction, both in school and at the work site. Participants in Career Pathway School-to-Career Work programs, including internships and apprenticeships, shall not replace regular-paid employees.

Students shall be assigned to a safe, sanitary, and healthful learning environment in School to- Career/Work programs. Furthermore, the number of students per workstation shall not exceed safe industrial and educational standards.

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MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MATTERS PENDING

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

ACT met with several committees (AST ,CRE, CNI, SPS, Higher Ed) over the summer to work on Career and College Readiness policy. We will be meeting again on November 5th to finalize the policy language.

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FINANCING PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Joe Pratt, Chairperson Jodi Dayberry, Vice Chairperson Leslie Littman, Board Liaison Mike Egan, Consultant Angela Su, Consultant Daniel Koen, Consultant Estelle Lemieux, Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd Vote Required)

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MATTERS PENDING

A. Ongoing discussion on state categorical programs in the LCFF world.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Board Liaison Leslie Littman conducted elections for the vacant FPE Vice Chair. Jodi Dayberry was elected Vice Chair by acclamation. 2. Consultant Angela Su presented on the history of school funding. 3. Estelle Lemieux gave a summary of the first year of the two-year legislative session including a review FPE position on several bills. Specifically noted was the fight on school district reserves. 4. Scott Day Associate Executive Director, Governmental Relations presented information on The School Funding and Budget Stability Act of 2016 to increase school funding that may be on the ballot in 2016. 5. Peter Larsen PIC Initiative subcommittee chair shared that PIC is supporting The School Funding and Budget Stability Act of 2016. 6. FPE committee voted to support PICs recommendation in favor The School Funding and Budget Stability Act of 2016.

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ASSESSMENT AND TESTING COMMITTEE

Jennifer Pettey, Chairperson Steve Seal, Vice Chairperson Jennifer Skellett, Recorder TBD, Board Liaison Vernon Gettone, Consultant Norma Sanchez, Consultant Patricia Rucker, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY - Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

A. None

MAJOR POLICY - Second Reading

A. Testing/Assessment: Assessment of Student Learning, pages 383-384, add to list of items in paragraph 3:

CTA further believes: #15. There should be a variety of locally determined indicators to demonstrate career readiness as well as to ensure alignment with the career pathways and industry standards.

MAJOR POLICY - First Reading

A. None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

A. NBI 4/15-20 – Disapprove

That CTA rejects that the SBAC and other high-stakes Common Core testing accurately assesses skills and progress of students. We believe the emphasis placed on testing is psychologically damaging and developmentally inappropriate for many students. Furthermore, preparing for and implementing these assessments is a misuse of instructional time and taxpayer dollars.

Rationale: While the AST committee has some policy regarding parts of this NBI and is currently working toward fulfilling the 6 recommendations approved at the January 2015 State Council, the committee has moved to disapprove this NBI because it states policy instead of requesting action. The committee is looking forward to working with the maker of the NBI.

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A. None

MATTERS PENDING

A. None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. AST committee reviewed and discussed EdSource College and Career Readiness Survey. 2. Patricia Rucker gave an update on AST legislation. Two highlights are SB 172 (Liu) Pupil testing: high school exit examination: suspension and SB 725 (Hancock) Pupil testing: high school exit examination: exemption, both of which were chaptered. 3. AST committee reviewed and discussed ACT policy that resulted from the College and Career Readiness Workgroup.

K - 2 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Patty Blume Taylor, Chairperson Kirsten Barnes, Vice Chairperson Sergio Martinez, Board Liaison Arleigh Kidd, Consultant Susan Midori-Jones, Consultant

MAJOR POLICY - Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

None

MAJOR POLICY - Second Reading

Revise the section, “Career/Technical Education”, page 267, to read:

[New paragraph] 5. Students moving through all grade levels must be provided the support to connect classroom learning to career opportunities. Teachers in all grade levels must be provided with the opportunity to articulate CTE program courses and local industry sector needs with other educators within and across school sites. A credentialed school counselor provides the support students need, and gives teachers the resources necessary to communicate across grade levels and school sites.

Rationale:

This policy will position the organization well for legislative conversations that seek to address the support necessary for all students to enter into college or careers. School counselors are critical for the future success of all students. Career-tech education is no longer the domain of the high school. Student and teacher advisement is also necessary at the middle and elementary school levels. Articulation across the grade levels is critical for student success and career choice. Rationale for amendment: All teachers need to be knowledgeable about the courses supporting career pathways and jobs in local industry. All counselors need to be credentialed.

MAJOR POLICY - Second Reading

Revise the section, “High School Curriculum”, page 272, to read:

[New paragraph] CTA believes credentialed school counselors are critical to ensure students take the necessary college and career classes for graduation.

Rationale:

This policy will position the organization well for legislative conversations that seek to address the support necessary for all students to enter into college or careers. With the state re- emphasizing career-tech education, it has become imperative that counselors become more involved in statewide programs that involve the selection of career pathways and the courses that correspond to those pathways. Rationale for amendment: All school counselors should be credentialed.

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OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. SPS Committee Chair Patty Taylor and Vice Chair Kirsten Barnes discussed the impact of SB 451, the counseling bill recently signed by Governor Brown. The bill specifies other counseling functions and services to support pupil learning and achievement and specifies that educational counseling may also include counseling in other areas, including, but not limited to, individualized review of a pupil’s career goals. The bill requires professional development related to career and vocational counseling to include strategies for counseling pupils in specified areas. The bill specifies that school counselors process a counselor credential. The bill was sponsored by CASC and CTA.

2. CTA Board Liaison Sergio Martinez encouraged SPS Committee members to attend the American Indian Alaska Native Observance at 6:00 PM.

3. Patty Taylor reported out on the joint College and Career Readiness Indicator meeting held in August. They will meet again in November 2015 to finalize recommended indicators of college and career readiness.

4. Patty reported out on the recommendations of the CTA AB 420 Workgroup which met June 5, 2015 at State Council. The workgroup included the following committees: Student Support Services, School Safety/Management, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Civil Rights in Education. The workgroup is asking the committees involved to review a draft member survey that would assess the implementation of alternative discipline programs at their school sites. The SPS committee recommended changes and modification of draft questions recommended by the AB 420 Workgroup last spring. AB 420 is due to sunset in 2018 and the data will be useful in developing policy to extend current law or support new legislation.

5. The SPS Committee collected names of committee members who are willing to participate in the CTA Member Lobby Program.

6. Jacquella Payne, CTA Liaison to CSNO (California School Nurses Organization), reported CSNO is implementing their strategic plan. The new strategic plan includes a Nurse Academy. CSNO recently increased its membership from 1,000 to 1,200 school nurses. SB 276 (Wolk), a CSNO-sponsored bill, passed. The new law allows local

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districts to bill for services provided to Medi-Cal eligible children regardless of whether those same services are provided free of charge to the rest of the school community.

7. Amy Dauble, CTA Liaison to CASC (California Association of School Counselors), said CASC is held their conference October 8th and 9th in Riverside, California and had over 700 professionals attend the conference. Rose Fowler reported that her district sent nine members to the conference. CASC includes both K-12 and higher education members.

8. Nicole Piscionere, liaison to CSLA (California School Library Association), said that the CSLA is having its annual conference February 4-6, 2016. Nicole reported on the CSLA Learning 2.0 project which provides free, online web professional development for teacher librarians and classroom teachers. See www.csla.net/index.php/professional- development for more information.

9. Patty Taylor explained the purpose of the Pupil Services Coalition. The next meeting is in November 2015.

10. Committee members reported many more support personnel being hired, especially in the counseling area. Counselors are currently needed at the community college level. See www.cccregistery.org for specific job information. LA Unified went from three school social workers to 89 social workers this year.

11. SPS conducted elections for SPS Vice-chair. Gerri Gandolfo resigned as SPS Vice-chair and Kirsten Barnes was unanimously elected as the new SPS Vice-chair.

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NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Allen Freemon, Chairperson Jeff Johnston, Vice Chairperson Carissa Carrera, Recorder Terri Jackson, Board Liaison Vern Gates, Consultant Brian Breslin, Consultant Seth Bramble, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd Vote Required)

NONE

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

NONE

MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

NONE

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

NONE

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NONE

MATTERS PENDING

1. NBI 6/15-6 That CTA pursue and support legislation amending current State Charter School law to require charter petitioners to bear some of the burden of the cost incurred by the LEA in the petition process. 2. NBI 6/15-7 That CTA pursue and support legislation that would prohibit the appointed State Board of Education from overturning charter decisions made by the Local Education Agency.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Members were given information on committee responsibilities and sub-committee structures. 2. Staff consultants reported out on the School Services Dartboard and its possible impact at the bargaining table. 3. Committee member were presented with a summary of legislation that had been moved through the committee during 2014-2015.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Barbara Schulman, Chairperson Jennifer Moon, Vice Chairperson Beth Smith, Recorder Tyrone Cabell, Board Liaison Angela Marese Boyle, Co-Consultant Karen Taylor, Co-Consultant Isabelle Garcia, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

Human and Civil Rights p. 316

“People First Language” CTA believes that individuals with disabilities should only be referenced with “People First Language.” This puts the person before the disability, thus identifying the disability rather than the person. Students have disabilities; they are not disabled students.

Rationale: This policy presents more respectful language.

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

NONE

MAJOR POLICY –Second Reading

NONE

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

NONE

REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Committee approved the referral to have the SEC Chair present the subcommittee’s analysis and findings, based on CTA policy, of the State Special Education Task Force Report and recommendations to the CTA Board at a future meeting.

MATTERS PENDING

NONE

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Chairperson Barbara Schulman welcomed all new and returning members to the committee. N - 1

2. Chairperson Barbara Schulman shared her two minute story with the committee.

3. A CTA member survey regarding the implementation of AB 420 was completed by the committee.

4. The committee continued its ongoing discussion on Person First Language.

5. CPD and SEC had a joint meeting to discuss the upcoming CTC proposed General and Special Education credential changes. The work was divided amongst the seven groups comprised of both committees. The groups generated key concerns to be presented by Noni Reis at the CTC Leadership Team meeting on November 6.

6. The Committee received reports from liaisons:

Organization for Special Educators (CARS+), Alan Rawlins, reported the CARS+ Annual Convention will be held in Riverside this year. Dates will be February 26 and 27, 2016. California School Psychologists Association (CASP), Josie Meza Malik (www.casponline.org) shared their membership continues to grow. It grew from 1523 to 1852 this last year. CASP convention was held on Wednesday, Oct 14 – 16, 2015 in Riverside. The theme was “Social and Restorative Justice: Positive Outcomes for All Students.”

California League of Middle Schools, (CLMS) Troy Higgins reported that the big news is they are in the process of resolving the Taking Center Stage Act II (TCSII) website conundrum. They are in the process of developing a link within the CDE website directly to TCSII, which will be saved as a PDF. 7. Legislative Advocate Isabella Garcia, joined SEC in its conversations with CPD.

8. SEC selected committee members to receive legislative bills.

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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION COMMITTEE

Veronica Miranda-Pinkney, Chairperson Rosalinda Quintanar, Vice Chairperson Shanti Arnold, Recorder Marty Meeden, CTA Board Liaison Tomás Martínez, Consultant Norma Ortiz, Consultant Jennifer Baker, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY - Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required) NONE

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

NONE

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION NONE

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NONE

MATTERS PENDING

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. The LNG Committee welcomed Raul Gonzalez, Chair of the CTA Hispanic Caucus who shared important information related to the California Multilingual Education Act (Lara Initiative), which will be on the November 2016 ballot.

2. The LNG Committee reviewed old business items, which included the development of talking points on the California Multilingual Education Act (Lara Initiative) and looking at existing CTA policy and/or the need to create new policy for dual and multilingual programs.

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POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE Christopher Brunette, Chairperson Roberto Rodriguez, Vice Chairperson Rene Banda, Recording Secretary Gayle Bilek, Board Liaison Scott Day, Consultant Teri Holoman, Consultant Sandra Lowe, Consultant Toni Trigueiro, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3 vote required)

None

MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

A. Community Engagement and Coalitions Building (Page 325) CTA believes political coalitions are effective means to achieve the primary goals of the Association. Coalitions involving the participation of CTA will support issues vital to public education, CTA, and its allies. Issues for coalitions may include, but not be limited to, health, safety, and consumer issues. CTA further supports coalitions to protect educators and other community members from threats to their well-being. CTA believes in building collaborative community relationships and strategic partnerships that advance free, universal and quality public education; recognize educators as positive contributing members of the community; and gain recognition for CTA and local unions as a source of expertise on education issues.

B. Education Platform (Page 325) CTA believes an education platform statement should be developed by CTA, and be submitted to the political parties of California each time the parties rewrite their platforms.

C. Political Contributions and Reporting (Page 327) CTA believes that supports legislation that requires full disclosure by candidates, organizations, and individuals of all campaign contributions is essential to the democratic process, and opposes any attempts to limit an individual’s or organization’s First Amendment the right to support or oppose candidates and/or issues.

CTA further believes that the state should maintain a database of all campaign contributions that is timely and accessible.

P - 1 D. Unification/Deunification Reorganization of School Districts (Page 328) CTA believes that prior to unification, consolidation, or deunification of districts the following conditions should be addressed: should occur only when the following conditions are met: (At Large vs District) 1. A minimum of one year notification prior to implementation. 2. Any revenue loss is pro-rated over a minimum 3 year period. 3. Administrative costs should be reduced at the same proportion as the loss of revenue. 4. Equitable distribution of facilities and assets shall be agreed upon by all affected districts. 5. No loss of member jobs or reduction in benefits or salaries. 6. Full and equitable maintenance of programs. 7. Registered voters residing in all affected districts shall be allowed to vote on the issue. 8. Compliance with court ordered decisions. 9. Balance in the ethnic and/or characteristics Demographics of the original districts(s) is substantially preserved in the new district(s) created.

E. Voter Registration (Page 328) CTA believes voter registration should be an open process which encourages as many citizens as possible to register to vote. Every teacher CTA member eligible to vote, should be a registered voter. CTA further believes that voter registration should be available through public agencies such as DMV, Covered California, etc.

F. Voting Process (Page 328) CTA believes one of our most important freedoms is the right to vote and be a full participant in the electoral process of our nation. CTA further believes that our voting system must be free of procedures that will result in the loss of the right to vote for any citizen.

CTA further believes that efforts to increase voter participation should be encouraged.

G. Student Voting Participation (Page 375) CTA believes all students should be taught the need benefits and responsibility responsibilities for voter participation in our democratic society. A year-round voter registration process should be implemented for all eligible students and future voters.

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

P - 2 A. Recommend that CTA support the School Funding and Budget Stability Act of 2016.

B. Authorize up to $3 million from the Initiative Fund to support CTA positions on the November 2016 ballot.

C. Move to declare moot: Executive Officer’s Referral - Law to Register Voters Automatically

That CTA work towards a new voting law similar to the one which was passed in Oregon that automatically registers eligible voters.

Rationale: AB 1461, The California Motor Voter Act was signed into law this year.

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

A. NBI #: 4/15-12

That CTA work with or lead the coalition to support a statewide school facility bond for the November 2016 election.

The Committee moved to refer the NBI to the PIC Initiatives Subcommittee.

B. The Committee moved to refer to the PIC Policy Subcommittee the issue of the open primary system for policy development.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. PIC Chair, Christopher Brunette announced the dates for 2016 Political Academies and gave an update on the Grassroots Lobbying Workgroup. 2. PIC welcomes Gayle Bilek back to the Committee as the new Board Liaison and Teri Holoman as the new CTA Political Action Manager. 3. CTA/ABC Chair Mike Patterson discussed the CTA/ABC Dues Survey that members will receive by email on Sunday, October 25. The deadline to take the survey is November 2 and results will be discussed by the Board of Directors. The CTA/ABC Committee is also asking chapters that have worked with CTA/ABC in the past to share their stories. 4. Board Liaison Gayle Bilek briefed the Committee on the incumbent legislator tiering Process. 5. Consultant Scott Day discussed the School Funding and Budget Stability Act of 2016.

P - 3 6. Consultants Teri Holoman and Sandra Lowe discussed 2015 legislation and 2016 initiatives.

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TEACHER EVALUATION AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM COMMITTEE

Donald Stauffer, Chairperson Linda Ortega, Vice Chairperson Erika Jones, Board Liaison Alexandra Condon, Recorder Patricia Rucker, Legislative Advocate Norma Sanchez, Legislative Advocate Chuck King, Consultant Clifford Schuster, Consultant

MAJOR POLICY -First Reading

None

MAJOR POLICY -Second Reading

None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

1. Referral from CTA Board to develop principles for administrator evaluation.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. The Committee held introductions for new and existing members and members chose membership in sub-committees.

2. The sub-committees elected chairs.

3. The Committee received a report from the Legislative Advocate about proposed policy and current legislative updates.

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4. The Committee considered and approved sending to AST the following policy language related to informing parents of their right to opt out of standardized testing.

Testing/Assessment:Standardized Testing of Students (page 385 about 2/3 down the page)

Revise to read as follows:

“CTA believes that educators should be allowed, without penalty, to inform parents/guardians and/or students of their legal rights to be exempted from standardized tests and/or assessments. Further, CTA believes parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, schools and school districts should not be penalized when parents/guardians exercising their legal rights to exempt their students from standardized tests and/or assessments.”

Q - 2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COMMITTEE Ruthie Fagerstrom, Chairperson Monique Segura, Vice Chairperson Trent Stillman, Recorder George Melendez, Board Liaison Ann Adler/Elisa Gusdal, Consultants Toni Trigueiro, Legislative Consultant

MAJOR POLICY -

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The committee discussed goals and priorities and created sub-committees.

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SCHOOL SAFETY/SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Linda Chan, Chairperson Keith Brown, Vice Chairperson Lorraine Angel, Recording Secretary Curtis Washington, Board Liaison Alva Rivera, Co-Consultant Dave Brown, Co-Consultant Toni Trigueiro, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd Vote Required)

None

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

None

MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

Amend the fourth paragraph of Abusive Behavior and Criminal Activities in Schools (p. 281) to read:

CTA further believes the state must also provide the necessary funding for alternative programs for students who engage in violent acts or other disruptive behavior. In addition, legislation to strengthen “zero tolerance” policies must be enacted local education agencies should enact policies to deal with students who commit drug offenses, bring weapons to school, or engage in hate crimes.

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

1. NBI 10/15-9: CTA will lobby to revise where appropriate CA Ed Code and Code of Regulations to authorize without need for approval digital teacher signatures or other electronic certification processes for weekly attendance records in LEAs utilizing online attendance accounting systems.

The committee recommends approval of this new business item.

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

1. NBI 4/15-25: That CTA establish a workgroup to investigate overhauling punitive attendance laws.

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2. The committee continues to work as part of the AB 420 workgroup continues to develop a member survey regarding the impact that the legislation is having in schools.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Vice Chair Keith Brown reported on participated in a workshop on the School to Prison Pipeline and restorative justice with inmates at San Quentin State Prison, and work on implementing Proposition 47 which reclassified certain former felonies to misdemeanors.

2. Co-consultant Alva Rivera shared the most recent version of CTA’s Guide to School Safety, which is available online on the CTA web site under “Document Clearinghouse” at http://www.cta.org/About-CTA/Leadership/Document-Clearinghouse.aspx.

3. Co-consultant Dave Brown shared news articles on recent shootings on college campuses, efforts to deal with the good and bad of social media, and the Governor’s actions to sign and veto legislation of interest to our committee.

4. Michael Musser, committee member and liaison to Cal OSHA, updated the committee on current items being discussed by the state agency.

5. Board Liaison Curtis Washington thanked committee members for participating in the Marshall Ganz/Personal Narrative activity today, encouraged nomination of candidates for CTA Human Rights Awards, reminded members about deadlines to apply for incentive grants to attend the CTA winter conferences, and reported on lobbying in Washington, DC, on the updating and reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), formerly known as “No Child Left Behind”.

S - 2 PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMITTEE

Kathleen Tijan, Chairperson Robert Rodriguez, Vice Chairperson Gina Whipple, Recorder Greg Bonaccorsi, Board Liaison Donnell Jordan, Consultant Marianne Reynolds, Consultant Seth Bramble, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd Vote Required)

A. None

MAJOR POLICY Second Reading

A. None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

A. None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. None

MATTERS PENDING

A. None

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Legislative advocate Seth Bramble gave a summary report on the legislative session.

2. The Committee elected Subcommittee leaders: Contract Rights Subcommittee: Amy Vidunas-Chair Aimee Urbien- Vice Chair/Recorder Non-Contract Rights Subcommittee: Elizabeth Esquivel-Waterman-Chair Lynn Walker-Vice Chair Gina Hansen-Sedor-Recorder Legislation Subcommittee: Kojo McCallum-Chair Kristi Johnson-Vice Chair Kin Palazzo-Recorder

3. Requested volunteers for the Member Lobby Program.

4. Welcomed new members to the committee.

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CIVIL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION (CRE) COMMITTEE

Dan Reynolds, Chair Charles Shannon, Vice Chair Ingrid Villeda, Recorder Sonia Martin-Solis, Board Liaison Lisa Adams, Staff Consultant Kenya Spearman, Staff Consultant Seth Bramble, Legislative Advocate

MAJOR POLICY - Immediate Action (2/3rd vote required)

None

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading

None

MAJOR POLICY – Second Reading

Page 229, Leaves: Maternity

Leaves: Maternity/Paternity and Child-bonding Leave

CTA believes temporary disability because of pregnancy, childbirth and recovery should be treated as any other temporary disability in respect to sick leave, district-paid insurance and all other benefits.

CTA believes in paid pre-and-post arrival maternity/paternity and child-bonding leave for all parents (biological, adoptive, and foster-to-adopt).

Rationale:

1. The language supports equal rights for all genders and directly addresses the ongoing gender equity gap. 2. School districts, such as San Francisco, have already adopted language and negotiated paid child-bonding leave for all teachers and para-professionals.

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NBI 10/15-7

We encourage ending CTA will cease the use of October 12 as Columbus Day in CTA created materials and publications. In its place, CTA will begin using Indigenous Peoples Day.

Rationale: CRE moves to support the aforementioned modified NBI. CTA ... recognizes the importance of raising the awareness and increasing the sensitivity of staff, students, parents, and the community to our culturally diverse society.

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

None

MATTERS PENDING

 Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act  Develop clear and more appropriate language around restorative justice in the policy handbook

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. Sonia Martin-Solis CTA/NEA Coordinating Director: a. NEA Leadership Summit is offered in Dallas, TX the last weekend in February. Those interested in attending can talk to their NEA director. b. NEA MLT/WLT (Minority Leadership Training/Women’s Leadership Training) Conference will be in San Francisco during the January State Council. Members are encouraged to inform membership at large.

2. C. Scott Miller: Reported three laws were signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown a. AB 329 CA Healthy Youth Act b. AB 827 Help Teachers Combat Bullying and Support LGBT Youth c. SB 731 Supporting Transgender Foster Youth

3. Harris Kight-Moore, Ethnic Minority at Large, CTA/NEA – Retired Board Liaison: a. CTA/NEA-R is developing the 2016 community engagement plan which supports four of CTA’s strategic plan goals. i. 2016 elections ii. Cross generational mentoring program with Student CTA iii. California Reads Program iv. Support to service center councils in civil rights and social justice

U - 2 LIAISON COMMITTEE

Theresa Montaño and David Goldberg, Co‐chairs Elana Davidson, Chair of Agency Review Toby Boyd, Member Leslie Littman, Member Sergio Martinez, Member Marty Meeden, Member Ken Burt, Consultant Dawn Basurto, Staff Support

Elana Davidson, Chairperson of the Agency Review Committee presented the report of the Committee.

LIAISON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Board member Marty Meeden chaired the meeting. The CTA Palm card on Fredricks vs. CTA was distributed. Liaison policy and procedures were discussed. A discussion was held on organizing and the liaison program, liaisons were asked to email their feedback regarding the Saturday training to Ken Burt, CTA Liaison Program Coordinator. CTA Vice President Theresa Montaño addressed the group.

SUMMARY OF REPORTS

California Occupational Safety and Health Agency: Areas important to Educators;

 Workplace violence issues: Legislation being worked on due by June 2016 put forward by Health Care Workers.

Computer Using Educators

 CTA is purchasing a Tier 3 sponsorship that will aide in helping continue the Student Showcase at the CUE National Conference from 17‐19 March 2016

California Native American Heritage Commission:  They are looking at 4th grade curriculum (i.e. when talking about missions be sure to also talk about mass burial grounds of California Indians next to the missions; still lots of stereotyping.

Special Education  Controversial new credentials in Special Education are being proposed by CCTC – the credential would water down special education and makes regular education responsible for Special education services.

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California Math Council

 CMC will come to your school district to do math festivals, however there is a fee, website is CMC‐math.org/math‐festival‐programs.

California Council for the Social Studies

 New History/Social Science Framework was considered by the HSS Subject matter committee on October 8‐9, 2015. The information presented will be considered by the IQC at their November 19th meeting. Current draft available on the IQC website. Full timeline of process can be viewed at www.cde.ca.gov/ci/hs/cf/hssdrafttimeline.asp

California Science Teachers Association

 CSTA would like individuals to attend the 60‐day public review period from November 17‐ January 19, 2016 in different locals to provide feedback to CDE via letter from CSTA. CSTA will collect the data, CSTA is also making short webcasts or guidance on how to provide feedback. CSTA has asked Eric Heins to write a letter to all CTA Chapters to encourage them to bargain for NGSS monies from LCAP funds.

California School Library Association

 LCAP funds opening many jobs for Art, Music, Librarians. Unfortunately there are not enough California credentials districts are seeking out of state applicants.

CAL PERS and CAL STRS

 Our members and CTA are waiting to see if a political entity comes forward to fund petition/signature gathering or Voter Power Act and more importantly Pension CAP Act. We must stop efforts to eliminate Defined Benefit Retirement Programs and no “Tiering” of Benefits.

Community College Board of Governors/Chancellor’s Consultation Council of Organizations

 The Board of Governors is scrutinizing the Accreditation Agency that accredits the Community Colleges. Our CCA members want a new objective system. Chancellors Board will start a Task Force for change. A letter from CTA needs to be directed to this effort.

PERB

 The work of PERB is attempting to be completed with a deficit budget. Staff positions are not being filled. This impacts the handling of cases submitted by our member’s local bargaining units. There has been a 47% increase in the number of cases needing Administrative Law Judge Review. There has been a significant number of locals filing for Impasse.

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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ~ (Conferences)

o 09/15‐4 ‐ California Mathematics Council

o 09/15‐5‐ California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

o 09/15‐9 ‐ Human Rights Campaign Foundation Time to Thrive

o 09/15‐11 ‐ (past – October 16‐17, 2015) Peggy Browning Fund

o 09/15‐18 ‐ (past – October 14‐17, 2015) National Indian Education Association

o 09/15‐24 ‐ Computer Using Educators

o 10/15‐6‐ CSU‐Sacramento

o 10/15‐18‐ CATESOL

o 10/15‐19‐ CARS+

o 02/11‐14 – CMEA State Conference

o 04/29‐May 1 – California Science Teachers Association

o 04/29‐May 3 Riverside Convention Center

______Elana Davidson, Chair Agency Review Committee

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CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT

STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION

OCTOBER 24-25, 2015

NEW BUSINESS ITEMS

NBI 10/15-1 That CTA retain a GLS law firm in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2016. This firm shall have its main law office in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties and have lawyers that primarily practice law in these county court systems.

Rationale: Members in the San Gorgonio and High Desert Service Centers that need GLS referrals are currently assigned lawyers headquartered in LA, Orange County or San Diego. The locations are not sufficient, and our members are not pleased with delays in receiving legal representation. Our two counties have around 50,000 CTA members. With the potential loss of Fair Share, we are worried that this important benefit is significantly weakened by losing a GLS law firm closer to our members. Also, the service provided to the rest of Regions 3 and 4 is diluted by spreading our GLS lawyers too thin. LTSP Area: Structure and Governance LTSP Explanation: This NBI calls on CTA to change its GLS structure by improving GLS services to one-sixth of the membership. By retaining a GLS law firm in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties, it will reaffirm CTA's commitment to its locals and its members that we will defend our members when needed, and will provide an additional tool for local leaders to recruit and retain members if Fair Share is lost. [Christopher Brunette (PIC)/Dan Kivett (SSM)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 1 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-2 The CTA board, and budget committee, should review implementation of the new dues structure with the aim of ensuring equity for all of our members.

Rationale: Implementation of the new dues structure, already adopted by Redwood SCC, has been suspended for the rest of the state, due to the potential membership losses as a result of Fredricks. This inequality should be addressed by the CTA board and the budget committee at the earliest convenience. LTSP Area: Structure and Governance LTSP Explanation: The structure of CTA dues should be equitable. [Corey Penrose (STL)/Alyson Brauning (CRE)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NBI 10/15-3 That the CTA President write a letter to community college Chancellor Brice Harris supporting the recommendations of the Accreditation Task Force.

Rationale: The current accreditation agency, the ACCJC, has taken a punitive approach to accreditation. Their threat to close down CCSF resulted in the loss of 30,000 students in higher education in San Francisco. The Accreditation Task Force researched their actions and recommended that the CCs switch to WASC Or another regional accreditor. The Task Force was made up of administrators and faculty and they need our support as the largest education union in the state. LTSP Area: Advocacy LTSP Explanation: This letter will support our advocacy for faculty and students who have been victims of the ACCJC. Their sanctions have caused students to drop out of our colleges and give up on education. Faculty, administrators and Boards of Trustees are afraid to speak out for fear of being sanctioned. [Lynette Nyaggah (FPE)/Kim Geron (FPE)]

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RECOMMEND TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND APPROVE

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 2 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-4 School Safety/School Management Committee would like to have a school safety resource and information web page with a link on CTA home page.

Rationale: With the recent violence in schools as well as issues regarding bullying, restorative justice, drugs and vaccinations many teachers and educators are asking for CTA's position as well as resources and help on how to deal with these issues at their school sites. LTSP Area: Communication LTSP Explanation: This is communication for our members as well as membership engagement. [Linda Chan (SSM)/Lorraine Angel (SSM)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NBI 10/15-5 That CTA create and make available a toolkit for locals to use in organizing substitutes.

Rationale: If a local wants to unionize the substitutes in their district it can be difficult to learn the best way to do so. Substitutes are vital to our profession. A toolkit will help these efforts greatly, and producing one now will help grow our membership, it will build our organizing efforts, it will help address substitute shortages, it will help attract and retain quality substitute teachers, and it can help professionalize and protect our brothers and sisters who are working as substitutes. LTSP Area: Organizing New Workers LTSP Explanation: A toolkit that helps locals organize substitute teachers will help us build our organizing efforts, organize educators who are largely unorganized now, and it can help professionalize and protect our brothers and sisters who are working as substitutes. [Dan Reynolds (CRE)/Sara Savacool (PIC)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 3 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-6 That CTA publish widely to members information about Proposition 47 felony reclassification, and encourage service centers and locals to promote, support, and, if feasible, work with, county public defender offices, community organizations, and school districts to host record expungement workshops that assist people whose previous felony convictions are now misdemeanors.

Rationale: Prop 47 reduces spending on prisons, and uses those savings to stop the cycle of crime, to fund education programs, victims’ services, and mental health and drug treatment; and record expungement can reduce the barriers that many people with low-level, nonviolent felony convictions face to becoming stable and productive citizens. Supporting and hosting reclassification workshops can support the parents in many of our communities, some of our students, and the families of some of our members. LTSP Area: Community Engagement LTSP Explanation: Proposition 47 felony reclassification workshops, especially ones produced in collaboration with public defender offices, community organizations, and/or school districts, can bring something really meaningful to the community, they can produce tangible results, and have immediate positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. [Keith Brown (SSM)/Dan Reynolds (CRE)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 4 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-7 We encourage ending the use of October 12 as Columbus Day in CTA created materials and publications. In its place, CTA will begin using Indigenous Peoples Day.

Rationale: First proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to a United Nations sponsored conference on discrimination against indigenous peoples. The biggest controversy clouding Columbus' reputation is the destruction, some say genocide, of American Indians to which his expeditions led. Gold was the goal of his conquests, but when he failed to deliver, he began an American Indian slave trade from the Americas to Europe. Another point of contention in the legitimacy of Columbus Day is the claim that he "discovered" the Americas. Native populations had called the continent their home for nearly 15,000 years before Columbus was born. LTSP Area: Diversity - Social Justice LTSP Explanation: In 1495, Columbus and his men went on a great slave raid, rounded up fifteen hundred Arawak men, women and children, put them in pens guarded by Spaniards and dogs, then picked the 500 best specimens to load onto ships. He began an American Indian slave trade from the Americas to Europe. As educators and social justice advocates we need to acknowledge historical truths, even if our textbooks omit some accurate information and the material excluded from curriculum. [George Melendez (ECE)/Mary Levi (BUD)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 5 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-8 CTA to establish, or contract out to establish, an online store for union made CTA branded merchandise.

Rationale: Currently there is limited opportunity to purchase CTA merchandise unless a Council or National Representative. Yet I have had many opportunities to discuss CTA and education when people asked me about my shirt or even shopping bag, while an online store might lose money, the public relations could be invaluable plus teachers should have more opportunity to show their pride. LTSP Area: Community Engagement LTSP Explanation: In reality, I think there are many areas in the strategic plan, but I think that this will help engage people throughout the state as people can ask us about our gear. I also think it would help with an organizing culture as we can share our pride in our profession and union. [Brian Davenport (FPE)/Brannin Dorsey (PIC)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NBI 10/15-9 CTA will lobby to revise where appropriate CA EdCode and Code of Regulations to authorize without need for approval digital teacher signatures or other electronic certification processes for weekly attendance records in LEA’s utilizing online attendance accounting systems.

Rationale: Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, the CDE approved the use of electronic attendance submission (e.g. Aeries, PowerSchool) that eliminates the need for physical teacher signatures on paper. Revising EdCode and Code of Regulations to eliminate any further requirement of approval for e- signatures appropriately reflects the intent of this change and informs all LEAs more effectively than does current practice. LTSP Area: Advocacy LTSP Explanation: This NBI is conservation advocacy that is long overdue. Current attendance report submission practices is obsolete in the 21st Century. [Rodney Brown (ACT)/Mel Collins (ACT)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE SCHOOL SAFETY/SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 6 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-10 That CTA develop, publish, and disseminate a statement in support of students' and parents' right to opt out of standardized testing.

Rationale: Student and parent awareness of their rights is an important part of the educational process, regardless of whether such learning occurs in or out of the classroom. Fostering social activism and knowledgeable citizenship in our students and parents remains part of education's key purposes. This NBI is not intended to advocate for or against opting out, but rather as an important statement of support to the individual's right to do so. LTSP Area: Advocacy LTSP Explanation: CTA needs to be a present and clear voice in the defense of the rights of our students and their parents. Without taking a stand for or against opting out, CTA can send the message that they support our students' and parents' ability to determine for themselves the value and legitimacy of standardized tests. In opting out, students and parents are actively participating in the democratic process. CTA must encourage, respect, acknowledge, and defend such participation. Engaging parents and students in the democratic process regarding educational issues is one of the most effective ways that CTA can increase community engagement. [Sebastien DeClerck (CRE)/Tammy Reina (ACT)]

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RECOMMEND TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND APPROVE

NBI 10/15-11 WAS A DUPLICATE.

NBI 10/15-12 WAS A DUPLICATE.

NBI 10/15-13 WAS A DUPLICATE.

NBI 10/15-14 WAS A DUPLICATE.

NBI 10/15-15 WAS RESUBMITTED AS NBI 10/15-16.

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 7 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-16 We amend CTA bylaws to expand the number of CTA executive officers to include a second vice-president.

Rationale: California is geographically a huge state. The addition of another executive officer would make for greater visibility of CTA executive officers to meet and interact with our members and attend important public events. LTSP Area: Advocacy LTSP Explanation: It is very important for CTA executive officers to be able to meet and interact with our members and to help represent CTA at important public events. The size of California makes this difficult for three CTA executive officers. The addition of an additional executive officer would increase the visibility and accessibility of CTA executive officers to CTA members and at important public events. [Daniel k. edwards (COM)/Carol hunt (NEG)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 8 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-17 That CTA provide a day of release time to members who present at CTA statewide conferences to allow for travel and preparation.

Rationale: Our members who present at our conferences sacrifice hours in preparation for their presentations. Their passion and expertise make them the ideal presenters for motivating, informing, and providing the message our members need. This service takes time, not only for travel, but in being available to our members throughout the conference. By providing a release day to arrive in time for the conference and to prepare for their presentation reinforces that CTA values the professionalism of our educators and honors the work they do on behalf of ALL of our members. LTSP Area: Transforming Our Profession LTSP Explanation: We know the complexities of our profession place frequently unsustainable pressures on our educators! Our members are demanding time to do the work that is required of the job. We must establish the practice of giving time to our own! Providing a release day for our presenters would honor their work. To put more work on the backs of our educators will discourage our esteemed colleagues from volunteering their services to bring their wealth of knowledge to our members. Let us be the model for what we profess. Treat our own with dignity, respect and professionalism. [Ann Katzburg (COM)/Kimberley Gilles (C&I)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 9 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-18 Officers and Board investigate financial support for CARA (California Association for Retired Americans) to carry out their work.

Rationale: CARA and its parent body ARA not only work to assure that Medicare, Social Security and other programs survive for all, but they have also taken on the issue of student debt. It has been learned that Social Security recipients are now suffering garnishment to pay for their student loans. Only 20% of the garnishees are paying for co-signed loans for children. CARA issues are CTA's issues and we should support them. LTSP Area: Community Engagement LTSP Explanation: CARA is an organization representative of Californians, especially those who will someday be retirees. CARA's issues are issues of our communities--the social services safety net for all and the stability of programs critical to seniors and retirees b [Dennis Kelly (COM)/Betty Forrester (NEG)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NBI 10/15-19 CTA opposes the status of substitute teachers as "at will" employees in the State Education Code and will support legislative motions to end it.

Rationale: Substitute teachers are fellow educators and workers. This NBI follows the basic idea that all workers deserve respect through due process rights. LTSP Area: Advocacy LTSP Explanation: We must support our members who currently have no recourse to fight wrongful termination. [Cecily Myart-Cruz (CRE)/Mel House (C&I)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE TEACHER EVALUATION & ACADEMIC FREEDOM COMMITTEE

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 10 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-20 That CTA, at the end of each State Council, create a 2-3 minute video montage of highlights of the weekend to be shared on our YouTube site.

Rationale: Video is powerful. Many people speak passionately during the weekend. When reporting to my local, I would like a tool to help me convey the power and passion that is expressed when we meet to do the work of council. Pictures and verbal reports are good, but a video would be more effective. LTSP Area: Communication LTSP Explanation: To improve local members knowledge of what their elected representatives do, to use video to let all members see and hear the stories that move and shape our organization. To use technology to reach all members. To improve transparency. [Sara Savacool (PIC)/Dan Reynolds (CRE)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NBI 10/15-21 CTA will publicize, on the registration form, the procedures for State Council delegates to request that CTA master charge the delegate's hotel room.

Rationale: Most delegates are unaware that there is a process in place for requesting assistance in paying the expenses of attending State Council meetings. The costs associated with attending council poses a financial hardship on many of our members. One's involvement in State Council should not be dependent on one's ability to pay. LTSP Area: Communication LTSP Explanation: Members are unaware of the procedure. It has never been communicated to the membership as a whole. [Kim Lawrence (CPD)/Alicia Hinde (CPD)]

THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE CTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 11 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

NBI 10/15-22 The CTA Women's Caucus requests that a bargaining advisory be created to reflect the directives of AB 375, related to the use of sick leave for parental leave.

Rationale: Whereas AB 375 changes the ability of our members to access their sick leave during the entirety of their parental leave, we need direction in how to change/create contract language to address these changes. This bill not only ensures that no educator be forced to take unpaid sick leave after the birth of their child, but it also prevents the leaves of our adoptive and foster parents from being unpaid simply because they did not give birth. This law goes into effect January 1, 2016. We must be prepared. LTSP Area: Diversity - Social Justice LTSP Explanation: It is important for all members access their right to parental leave. [Colleen Briner-Schmidt (RET)/Jennifer Wilkin (REP)]

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RECOMMEND TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND APPROVE

NBI 10/15-23 CTA will continue to support the growing Ethnic Studies movement throughout the state and work with locals and grassroots organizations like the Ethnic Studies Now Coalition in bringing ethnic studies to all public schools, K-Higher Education.

Rationale: CTA has existing policy supporting Ethnic Studies and should continue to support local districts and locals choosing to implement ethnic studies, K-12. Sponsoring forums, conferences, workshops, teacher created curriculum, guest speakers, etc. are some ways that help build and support this movement. LTSP Area: Diversity - Social Justice LTSP Explanation: California and CTA has been leading the way for Ethnic Studies and culturally relevant education, we should continue to do so. [Kelly Flores (STL)/Ingrid Villeda (CRE)]

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RECOMMEND TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND APPROVE

CTA STATE COUNCIL ‐ Y 12 ‐ OCTOBER 24‐25, 2015

STATE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Tami Carlson, Chairperson Joe Bartell, Vice Chairperson Jerry Eaton, Board Liaison Karla Orosco, Recorder Lori Easterling, Consultant Toni Trigueiro, Consultant

MAJOR POLICY – Immediate Action (2/3rd Vote Required)

A. None

MAJOR POLICY – First Reading (or – Second Reading)

A. None

OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

A. INTERIM POSITIONS TAKEN SINCE 06-6-15

Support AB 465 Hernández (D-48) 6/8/15 Contracts against public policy.

Protects workers from being coerced into signing contracts to waive the right to take labor violations to the Labor Commissioner or to court and submit all claims to the employer’s arbitrator.

This position has been approved by Allen Freemon, Chair of the Negotiations Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Oppose AB 700 Gomez (D-51) 6/18/15 Political Reform Act of 1974: advertisement disclosures.

Requires campaign disclosures on television or video advertisement be shown continuously and declares the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to implement a California Disclose Act to ensure advertisements seeking to persuade voters to cast a vote in favor or against ballot measures do not mislead voters as to who is funding the campaign that paid for the advertisement.

This position has been approved by Christopher Brunette, Chair of the Political Involvement Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

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Support AB 853 Hernández (D - 48) 9/8/15 Electrical and gas corporations: security of plant and facilities.

Prohibits outsourcing by regulated utilities unless approved by the Public Utilities Commission.

This position has been approved by Allen Freemon, Chair of the Negotiations Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Watch AB 1012 Jones-Sawyer (D - 59) 9/16/15 Pupil instruction: course periods without education content.

Starting with the 2016-17 school year, AB 1012 would prohibit school districts that maintain any of grades 9 to 12 from assigning any pupil enrolled in a school, to any course period without educational content for more than one week in any semester, except under prescribed conditions, including a course period without educational content because there are not sufficient curricular course offerings for the pupil to take during the relevant period of the designated school day.

This position has been approved by Linda Chan, Chair of the School Safety/School Management Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Oppose AB 1040 Ting (D-19) 7/8/15 Property taxation: change in ownership.

This bill specifies that if more than ___% of the direct or indirect ownership interests in a legal entity are sold or transferred in a single transaction, the real property owned by that legal entity has changed ownership whether or not any one legal entity or person that is a party to the transaction obtains control. This bill would require the Franchise Tax Board to include an additional question on returns for partnerships, banks, and corporations to assist in the determination of whether a change in ownership as so described has occurred. This bill would require the State Board of Equalization to prescribe regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. This bill would also require the State Board of Equalization to report to the Legislature, no later than January 1, 2021, regarding the implementation of these changes in ownership, including, but not limited to, the economic impact and frequency of reassessments of real property owned by legal entities.

This position has been approved by Joe Pratt, Chair of the Financing Public Education Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

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Support SB 111 Fuller (R-16) 6/8/15 School facilities: military installations.

Expresses the intent of the Legislature that assistance be provided to school districts in the 2015-16 fiscal year to meet the matching share requirement of a school construction grant made by the Office of Economic Adjustment of the federal Department of Defense to construct, renovate, repair, or expand elementary and secondary public schools located on military installations.

This position has been approved by Joe Pratt, Chair of the Financing Public Education Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SB 140 Leno (D-11) 6/23/15 Electronic cigarettes.

SB 140 addresses growing public health concerns about the unregulated use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in CA by adding e-cigarettes to the Smoke Free Act and the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act. The Smoke Free Act prohibits smoking at places of work, schools, daycares, restaurants, bars, hospitals and on public transportation. The STAKE Act prohibits a person from selling tobacco products to minors; requires retailers to post warning signs including toll-free numbers for the public to report violations; requires clerks to check the identification of youthful-appearing persons prior to a sale; and authorizes law enforcement to conduct sting operations using 15- and 16-year-olds. SB 140 ensures that users and nonusers of e-cigarettes are better protected from the potential health risks associated with these products.

This position has been approved by Linda Chan, Chair of the School Safety/School Management Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

None SB 148 McGuire (D - 2) 9/8/15 School districts: reorganization: local control funding formula.

Enacts numerous provisions specifying computations to determine the funding, pursuant to the local control funding formula, of school districts that are, or proposed to be, affected by the various types of actions that may be undertaken to reorganize districts.

This position has been approved by Joe Pratt, Chair of the Financing Public Education Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Z - 3 None SB 247 Lara (D-33) 8/18/15 Charter bus transportation: safety improvements.

The Passenger Charter-party Carriers' Act, with certain exceptions, prohibits a charter- party carrier of passengers from engaging in transportation services subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission without obtaining a specified certificate or permit, as appropriate, from the commission, and imposes various other requirements on charter- party carriers of passengers. The act provides for the safety regulation of charter-party carriers of passengers engaged in charter bus transportation by the commission. A violation of the act is a crime. This bill would require a charter-party carrier of passengers engaged in charter bus transportation to ensure that the driver of a charter bus performs 2 specified tasks prior to any trip that include, among other things, instructions to all passengers on the safety equipment and emergency exits on the vehicle. The bill would also make findings and declarations and declare the intent of the Legislature to enact specified legislation to require safety improvements on charter buses. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

This position has been approved by Lynette Nyaggah, Chair of the Community College Association Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SB 261 Hancock (D-9) 7/14/15 Youth offender parole hearings.

Mandates that (1) a young person who was under the age of 23 at the time of their crime and sentenced to a long adult prison term serve a minimum of 15, 20, or 25 years in person depending on the seriousness of their crime, and (2) then, at a parole board hearing, commissioners would consider the age of the person at the time of the crime and his or her subsequent growth, maturity, and rehabilitation.

This position has been approved by Dan Reynolds, Chair of the Civil Rights in Education Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SB 331 Mendoza (D-32) 6/8/15 Public contracts: local agencies: negotiations.

Requires that local jurisdiction which enact ordinances establishing openness requirements for labor contracts established through collective bargaining agreements apply that same degree of openness to contracts with private entities for goods and services.

This position has been approved by Allen Freemon, Chair of the Negotiations Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

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Support SB 350 De León (D - 24) 9/8/15 Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015.

Establishes the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 to direct a 50% reduction in petroleum use, a 50% increase sales of renewable electricity, and a doubling of the energy efficiency in buildings, all to be achieved by 2030.

This position has been approved by Dan Reynolds, Chair of the Civil Rights in Education Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SB 448 Hueso (D-40) 7/14/15 Sex offenders: Internet identifiers.

Makes technical changes to Proposition 35 (2012) to address constitutional concerns raised by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to improve reporting procedures for registered sex offenders.

This position has been approved by Kathleen Tijan, Chair of the Professional Rights & Responsibilities Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SB 725 Hancock (D-9) 8/25/15 Pupil testing: high school exit examination: exemption.

This bill would provide that the high school exit examination will not be required as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation or a condition of graduation from high school for a pupil completing grade 12 in 2015 and who has met all other high school graduation requirements.

This position has been approved by Jennifer Pettey, Chair of the Assessment & Testing Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Watch SB 792 Mendoza (D-32) 6/9/15 Day care facilities: immunizations: exemptions.

This bill, commencing September 1, 2016, would prohibit a day care center or a family day care home from employing any person who has not been immunized in accordance with the schedule for routine adult immunizations, prescribed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bill would specify circumstances under which a

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This position has been approved by Monique Segura, Acting Chair of the Early Childhood Education Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Oppose SB 799 Hill (D-13) 8/25/15 School finance: school districts: annual budgets: reserve balance.

Requires the governing board of a school district that proposes to adopt a budget that includes unassigned ending balances in the school district's general fund and special reserve fund for other than capital outlay projects in excess of the minimum recommended reserve for economic uncertainties to provide specified information for public review and discussion. The bill would also require the governing board of a school district to adopt a policy establishing procedures for reporting the fund balances as reflected in the school district's governmental fund financial statements. By imposing additional duties on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

This position has been approved by Joe Pratt, Chair of the Financing Public Education Committee, as well as by Tami Carlson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

Support SCA 5 Hancock (D-9) 6/9/15 Local government: special taxes: voter approval.

Reassesses commercial industrial property only to fair market value on an annual basis. Distributes the increased revenue according to current property tax allocation among cities, counties and school districts.

This position has been approved by Joe Pratt, Chair of the Financing Public Education Committee, as well as by Barbara Dawson, Chair of the State Legislation Committee.

COMMITTEE RECOMENDATIONS

A. None

REFERRALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. None

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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

1. State Legislation Committee has created a working subcommittee to review and expedite state legislation procedures.

2. Adult, Alternative, Career & Technical Education Ken MacPherson/Keith Pickering-Walters Assessment & Testing Paula Orbaugh Civil Rights in Education Ingrid Gunnell Community College Association Lee Haggerty Credentials & Professional Development Dwight Young & Corey Penrose Curriculum & Instruction Felicia Sandoval Early Childhood Education James Sutter Financing Public Education Linda Crow & Kathy Sharp Language Acquisition Richard De Francesco/Scott Mullin Negotiations Loretta Crljenica & William Martens Political Involvement Bill Freeman / Tracy Taylor Professional Rights & Responsibilities Robb Lash / Joshua Ezekiel Retirement Evelynn Kight-Moore School Safety/School Management Nancy Roberts / Erich Myers Special Education Ed Gomez / Kelly Flores Student Support Services John Lindner & Nancy Glenn Teacher Evaluation & Academic Freedom Steven Filling

Z - 7 LEGISLATIVE TERMS:

Amend: To alter formally by modification, deletion, or addition.

Appropriation: A legislative authorization to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific governmental purposes; usually limited as to time when it may be expended. One of the prime responsibilities of the Legislature is this power to appropriate moneys.

Companion Bill: Two bills identical in wording that are introduced in each house. They will most likely not have the same number. Some companion bill sponsors feel it will increase the chances for the passage of the bill.

Legislative Deadlines: Deadline set by a legislative body for specified action, such as bill introduction, committee action, or initial passage of bills by either house.

Effective Date: The date a bill, once passed, becomes law. Unless a different date is specified, bills become law when approved.

Floor: Reference to the interior of the chamber of either house. Floor action suggests consideration by the Assembly or Senate rather than committee action.

Held in Committee: The defeat of a measure by the decision of a standing committee not to return it to the full house for further consideration.

Pull: The act of removing a specific legislative bill from an inclusive list for the purpose of review, discussion, change a position, etc.

Reconsideration: A motion that, if carried, allows a measure that failed or passed to be heard again in committee or on the Floor. This more commonly occurs when a bill has failed passage on third reading on the floor where the author/presenter will “notice reconsideration” upon the final tally of the votes. However, it does occasionally happen during the committee process as well.

Resolution: A measure expressing the will, wish, or direction of the Legislature. It does not have the effect of law.

Z - 8 Resolution-Concurrent Resolution: A resolution which requests action or states the Legislature's position on an issue.

Resolution-Memorial Resolution: A non-substantive resolution used to convey the sympathy and condolences of the Legislature on the passing of a constituent or a dignitary.

Spot Bill: A spot bill is a proposal not fully developed or containing sufficient information necessary to make a determination to support or suppose.

Sunset Law: A provision shutting off a program or agency on a specific date, requiring reexamination and a fresh authorization prior to that date to continue.

Urgency: An urgency measure goes into effect immediately once passed by both houses and signed by the Governor. This type of measure requires a 2/3 vote.

Veto: A power vested in the governor to prevent the enactment of measures passed by the Legislature by returning them, with objections, to the Legislature.

*CAPITOL SPEAK: For those unfamiliar to the legislative process, phrases used can appear to be from a different language. The inclusion of Capitol Speak descriptions below are provided to assist you in understanding the legislative arena.

Across the desk: When a bill or amendment is officially introduced. Common to hear staffers or third house members ask: “Is that across the desk yet?”

Blue pencil: The governor’s line-item veto. Dreaded by legislators hoping to protect spending priorities.

District bill: Legislation addressing a specific local or district issue of the legislator carrying the bill. If approved, legislation applicable in the district only.

Dog House: The Legislature’s smallest office, located on the sixth floor and generally assigned to an Assembly member who has angered leadership.

Free Ride: To run for a different office when your current elected position is not up for re-election. If you lose, you retain your current elected position.

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Gut and Amend: To hollow out an existing bill and fill it with new language. A good way to sneak in new (or old, previously defeated) bills late in a session.

Hijack: To insert an existing legislative measure into a new bill. For example, transplanting a legislative measure authored by a member of one political party into a different legislative measure by a member of a different political party and claiming ownership.

Interim Study: A common tactic to kill bills without the messiness of a vote. Rather than vote against a legislative measure, legislature decide to study it more – after the session ends.

“I wasn’t going to speak today”: The most common sentence lawmakers say before they begin to speak.

Job killer: Description of legislative measures identified by the California Chamber of Commerce, Republicans and moderate Democrats as adversely impacting the creation, availability, and duration of employment opportunities in CA. (Typically affixed to priorities of organized labor, environmentalists, and other Democratic allies.

Juice Committee: Committee that oversees wealthy or politically potent industries. Membership guarantees a steady revenue of campaign contributions

Jungle primary: Derisive nickname for the top-two primaries, in which top two vote getters advance to general election regardless of political party.

Lay off: To avoid voting on a controversial bill. Effectively the same as a no vote, for purposes of passing a bill but can look better politically. Synonym for “take a walk.” A practice more associated with political moderates of either political party.

May revision (or the ungrammatical “May revise”): Common term for governor’s May budget proposal. Unlike the January budget proposal, it reflects new tax revenue (April 15 tax submission deadline) and therefore offers the starting point for serious budget talks.

Mod: A moderate Democrat. Friendly to business interests and irritant to Democratic leadership.

Z - 10 On call: When the voting roll remains open after an initial count falls short of the needed number for passage, the bill is on call.

Per Diem session: Typically held on Fridays before a holiday weekend, these often-brief floor sessions fulfill the requirement to meet every three days which allows legislators to keep their tax-free $168-a-day “per diem” stipend.

Poison pill: An amendment added to a bill so it will become indefensible and die.

Robust: The only type of debate that occurs in the Legislature.

Roll (verb): If you get a bill out of committee whose chair opposes it, you have “rolled” the chair. A good way to lose your committee membership.

Speakerize: When the Assembly speaker intervenes on a controversial bill either to kill it or to ensure it advances.

Sponsor: An outside entity that writes a bill and then gets a legislator to carry the bill. Not always “candid” about its role.

Spot bill: A placeholder bill that remains devoid of detail until a legislator decides content.

Stakeholder: Anyone who wants something. Always seem to be meeting somewhere about something. Generally, synonym for “interest group.”

Suspense File: Holding place for legislation that will cost more than a specified amount of money. Many bills never make if off the Appropriations Suspense file. Another useful way to let a bill quietly die.

Third house: Sacramento’s lobbying corps, so named because some see them – and the special interests they’re paid to represent – as a coequal third branch of the Legislature.

Trailer bill:

Z - 11 Legislation that implements a specific part of the budget after the budget itself has passed. A useful way to change policy via the budget process.

Two-year bill: A bill that stalls in the first year of the legislative session and must wait another year.

Urgency clause: A designation that makes a bill take effect immediately after it is signed instead of the following Jan. 1. Requires a two-thirds vote.

Work the floor: When a legislator moves from desk to desk in the Assembly or Senate to talk to colleagues to garner support.

*Special acknowledgment to Sacramento Bee reporters Jeremy White and Alexei Koseff for their contributions.

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