CHSSA Executive Board Meeting Minutes 6-6-2012

CHSSA Executive Board Meeting

Minutes

June 6^th, 2012

Ed Murauskas opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Betty Gooch, the first President of CHSSA.

Ed thanked everyone for coming and their continued support of CHSSA.  The following members were in attendance; Ed, Joan Williamson, Diane Huff, Molly Siple, Lisa Thorp, Peggy Kirby, Susan Krause, Brenda Coverdale, Joe Kirk, Roger Boyd, Mary Beth D’Amico, and Woody Stocks.

Treasurer’s Report:  A bank statement for this month had not been received to date, however Mary Beth reported that we have $6,267.20 in our bank account, and that 5 scholarships were awarded this year to senior students of members.

CHSSA Negotiations 2012

Good morning,

The CHSSA and the District have held 5 negotiations sessions.  Your bargaining team would like to update you on the current status of negotiations.  There have been several issues resolved and several proposals which need further discussion.  The parties have been focusing on 4 major issues; wages, funding provided for payment towards medical coverage, flexible spending account and dental insurance.

Current Positions:

Wages-               

Association-4% per year (down from the initial proposal of 6%). Retroactive to 7/1/2012.

District-2% per year (up from 1% per year). No retroactivity if the contract is not settled prior to the expiration of the contract.

Medical Coverage-

Association-$115 per year going to $125 per year in the 3^rd year.

District-$90 per year, or whatever the cost of Blue Care is. (up from $65 per year).

Flexible Spending Account

Association-$500 per year with cash option

District-$250 per year with no cash option.

Dental Insurance

Association-Family coverage paid by the district.

District-Employee+1 coverage paid by the district (up from employee only). Employees using family coverage will pay the difference between the E+1 and family coverage.

                Note:  rate for employee only is $38.91 per month, Employee+1 is $67.15 per month and Employee+2 or more is $110.32.

The next negotiations session is scheduled for June 25^th.  If you have any questions or comments please contact a member of the negotiations team.

Sincerely yours,

Ed Murauskas, President

CHSSA

Bargaining Team:

Ed Murauskas

Roger Boyd

Mary Beth D’Amico

Tim Eitner

Shirley Lambert

Lisa Thorp

Paul Tregoe

Joe Kirk (DSEA)