UESF LOCAL 61 UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING IS TUESDAY JANUARY 27TH, 2009 @ 12:10PM, IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ....PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY- JANUARY 27TH, 2009
@ 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

TENTATIVE AGENDA ITEMS:
· BUILDING REP UPDATES:
· REVIEW OF BALANCE SCORE CAR STRATEGIES
· OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS
· PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UBC WEDNESDAY LUNCH TIME MEETING
JANUARY 21ST, 2009// 24 attended thank you !!!
UBC REPS: A.BROWN,M.MCCACHREN, P.KOKA, J.GERBER,L.WOOTEN,J.GALGANO
Recorders:M.Johnson/j.galgano
· BUILDING REP. UPDATES:
· REVIEW OF UESF ASSEMBLY MEETING AFTER SCHOOL. DISCUSSION ON
ORGANIZING ADJUNCT MEMBERS AND 1.5% DUES PROPOSED ON STIPENS AN
POFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. NO SUPPORT OR DUES INCREASE.WE HAVE 4 VOTES AT
THIS MEETING ,SO WE NEED 4 UBC REPS OR ALTERNATES TO ATTEND TO MAKE
SURE OUR SITEÕS WISHES ARE VOICED ACCORDINGLY.
· UBC JOB TO ENFORCE CONTRACT, EACH MEMBERS RIGHTS AND WORK PLACE.
SOMETIMES THIS IS NOT A POPULAR DECISION BUT BASED ON INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS NEEDS/CONCERNS/GRIEVANCES.
· THE UBC IS ELECTED EACH MAY . 40 OUT OF 50 MEMBERS VOTED LAST
ELECTION. GALGANO RECEIVE 36 VOTES, BROWN 32, BRYSON AND MCCACHREN 28
AND 27 VOTES AND SO ON ÉÉ THUS THESE ARE THE ONLY PERSONS CHOSEN TO
REPRESENT MEMBERS. EACH REPRESNTATIVE WHETHER CERTIFICATED OR STA
DISCUSSES AND POLLLS MEMBERS ON ISSUES AND CONCERNS OR SURVEYS GIVEN TO
GET CLEARER PICTURE. VOTES ON ISSUES ARE TAKEN AT UBC MEETINGS AND/OR
BY SECRET BALLOT TO INSURE ALL MEMBERS VOICES ARE HEARD. THESE MEETINGS
ARE HELD VERY WEEK FOR MEMBERS TO AIR AN DISCUSS CONCERNS AND MAKE
ECISIONS. BUT THE UBC AND BUILING REP MUST ENFORCE CONTRACT ARTICLES
UNTIL THEY ARE FOLLOWED AS WRITTEN. INIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND GRIEVANCES
ARE NOT UP TO A VOTE WHETHER THEY ARE COVERED , THIS IS THE UBCÕS
RESPONSIBILITY OR WHICH THEY WERE ELECTED. IF SOME DO NOT LIKE THE
VIGILANCE OF THIS UBCÕS DETERMINATION TO PROTECT MEMBERS RIGHTS AND
WORKING CONDITIONS, THEIR WILL BE AN ELECTION IN MAY FOR THEM TO
RECTIFY THREIR CONCERNS BY RUNNING OR VOTING.
· A.BROWN/M.JOHNSON: MAYBE DURING MEETINGS WE COULD BREAK UP INTO
SMALLER GROUPS TO REVIEW CONCERNS AND/OR COMPLAINTS
· J. GERBER: THAT WOULD BE TOO CUMBERSOME. THE UBC MUST MAKE DECISIONS
ON COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES AS ELECTED TO. OTHER ISSUES ARE AND/OR
COULD BE DISCUSSED DURING GRADE LEVEL/DEPARTMENT MEETINGS OR
INDIVIDUALLY WITH UBC REPS DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL.
· M.JOHNSON: BUT DURING GRADE LEVEL AND DEPARTMENT LEVEL MEETINGS OUR
SUPERVISORS ARE THERE, THAT WONÕT PROMOTE OPENNESS.
· J. GALGANO: WE COULD IF THE MEMBERSHIP WISHES HOLD ONE MONTHLY
MEETINGS WHERE WE O BREAK UP INTO GROUPS TO ISCUSS CERTAIN ISSUES AND
THEN COME TOGETHER OR THE UBC TO MAKE DECISIONS. IF THE STRUCTURE OF
UBC REPRESENTATION IS A CONCERN WE COULD CHANGE THE STRCUTURE BY HAVING
REPRESNTATIVES ROM DEPARTMENTS AND GRADE LEVELS ELECTED TO INSURE
REPRESENTATION, THAT IS POSSIBLE
· A.BROWN: MAYBE WE NEED TO GATHER A LIST OF MEMBERS CONCERNS TO
RESOLVE OR IMPROVE AN THEN ST PRIORITIES TO WORK TO ACCOMPLISH THOSE
GOALS.
· J.GALGANO: THIS IS SOMETHING WE NEEED TO DISCUSS IN THEE WEEKS AHEAD
TO MOV FORWARD ON AND CONTIUE TO DISCUSS AT EACH OF OUR MEETINGS UNTIL
AGREEMENT REACHED.
· J.GALGANO: AT PREVIOUS MONTHÕS UBC MEETING MS. BRADLEY EXPRESSED HER
CONCERNS REGARDING ATER SCHOOL STUDENTS AN THEIR NEED TO HAVE WORK WHEN
THEY COME TO THE PROGRAM. I ASKED HER TO SPEAK ON THIS TODAY TO HLP US
ALL HELP OUR STUENTS.
· MS. BRADLEY EXCEL AFTER SCHOOL COORDINATOR :
· OUR STAFF NEEDS A LIST OF WHAT HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK STUENTS NEED TO
WORK ON AFTER SCHOOL. WE WANT TO HEELP THIS SITE HELP OUR STUDENTS. IN
ORER TO DO THIS WE NEED TO HAV THIR WORK AND KNOW THE HOMEWORK THEY
NEED TO COMPLETE EACH SCHOOL DAY.
· IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL TEACHERS TO PUT THEIR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ON
OUR SCHOOL WBSITE OR PROVIDE OUR PROGRAM WITH EACH ASSIGNMENT AND
WORKSHEET STUDENTS NEE TO WORK ON SO THEY ARE COMPLETING THIS WORK
AFTER SCHOOL.
· IS IT POSSIBLE TO PLACE THESE ASSIGNMENTS ONLINE AS WELL AS THE
WORKSHEETS WHICH WE CAN SEE AN RUN OFF IF STUDENTS O NOT HAVE THEM WITH
THEM SO THEY ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS WORK EACH DAY.
· WE NEED ACCESS TO ALL OF THIS TO PRINT OUT IF NECESSARY. PLEASE HLP
US HELP OUR STUDENTS BY DOING THIS.
· M.DOYLE: YES IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO THIS. WE COULD DO IT BY GRADE
LEVEL. OR SUBJECT OR BY TEACHERS NAME ,THOUGH THAT WOUL BE MUCH LONGER
· C.ZHENG: WOULNÕT IT BE BETTR BY GRADE LEVEL DEPARTMENTS. THEN THEY
COULD GO TO 6TH GRADE AND GET WORK NEEDED OR ONE OR MORE SUBJECT
AREAS.IS THAT POSSIBLE.
· P.KOKA: WHAT ABOUT THE TEACHERS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS OR USE THE
COMPUTER TO O THIS . HOW WILL THESE ASSIGNMENTS AND/OR LESSONS AND
WORKSHEETS GET ON THE BOARD.
· J.GALGANO: THEY COULD PUT THEM IN THE AFTERSCHOOL MAIL BOX EACH DAY,
OR BRING THEM OVER TO MS. BRADLEY.
· M.DOYLE: THESE THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.I COULD SEE IF SOME OF MY
STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO TYPE SOME O THIS ON THIS WEBSITE FOR THEM. WE
COULD PLACE THEM AS A BLOG OR ON OUR WEBSITE ENTRANCE. TEACHERS COULD
EMAIL THEM TO THIS WEBSITE IN THE APPROPRIATE AREA OR THE AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAM AN EVEN PARENTS TO REVIEW OR USE.
· J.GERBER: ISNÕT THIS ALL JUST TOO LABOR INTENSIVE FOR THE TEACHER TO
PLACE HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK BY TEACHERÕS NAME EACH DAY. WHAT I IT WAS
SEPARATED BY GRADE LEVELS: LARGE COMMUNITY AND SMALL COMMUNITY WITH
TEACHERS NAMES IN EACH OF THESE AREAS.
· M.DOYLE: ALL OF THIS IS POSSIBLE . TEACHRS JUST HAVE TO AGREE ON HOW
AND WHERE THIS INFORMATION AND HOMEWORK AND WORKSHEETS WILL BE POSTED.
· J. GALGANO: UNTIL THIS IS DONE . PLEASE TEACHRS PROVIE THESE
ASSIGNMENTS AND WORKSHEETS TO THE AFTERSCHOOL.
· MS. BRADLEY: I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU OR HELPING US WITH THIS AND
ALLOWING ME TO BRING THIS UP AT THIS MEETING.
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UESF LOCAL 61 JANUARY MEETING S

January 27, 2009
Joint UESF/SFUSD Special Education Committee Mtg.
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])
January 28, 2009
UESF Division Meetings
* Middle School
* Paraprofessionals
* Substitutes
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])

UESF Launches Campaign to Stop
Education Budget Cuts
Members asked to circulate petitions at school sites.

DOWNLOAD PETITION

On Thursday, January 15th, in his State of the State address Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger said that we have only weeks until our state
faces financial insolvency. In response to this crisis, UESF has
scheduled a rally for February 3, provisionally to be held in Civic
Center Plaza. Please save this date to attend the rally. More details
will follow.

The Governor's own plan would decimate public education with billions
of dollars in cuts. These drastic cuts at a time when our students and
our schools are making such remarkable progress make no sense. It is an
insult to our children and our future.

The leadership of the United Educators of San Francisco has been
working with the Education Coalition through the California Teachers
Association and the California Federation of Teachers to convince the
state legislature and governor not to make these cuts. But so far, no
progress has been made.

Now the time has come to take a stronger stand for our schools. The
leadership of both political parties must understand that cutting
public education is the worst possible option.

Petition Campaign

As a first step in our campaign, we have created a petition that we ask
you and your colleagues sign and return to our office. It is addressed
to the ÔBig 5Õ in Sacramento Ð Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Assembly
Speaker Karen Bass, Senate President Pro Tem Darell Steinberg,
Republican Assembly leader Mike Villines, and Republican Senate leader
Dave Cogdill.

Please circulate this petition at your school site. A good way to do so
is by placing it right next to your staff sign-in sheet in the office.
We also ask that you take a group photo to place on the front of the
petition. Of course, we encourage you to take these photos wearing your
UESF t-shirts.

UESF Area Representatives will follow up with the Building Reps at your
school sites to help coordinate the petition drive. They can come out
to your school to take the photo and to bring UESF t-shirts if you need
them. Please get your completed petitions before the day of the rally,
February 3rd.

In a meeting UESF had on January 15, 2009 with SFUSD Superintendent
Carlos Garcia we discussed the likelihood of teacher layoff notices in
San Francisco. By law, those notices must be received by March 13,
2009. Last year it took 535 layoff notices to get the city to release
the Rainy Day Fund. What will the state budget cuts mean this year?
Next year? What will they mean to you?

Now is the time to stand up to defend our schools and our jobs.

UBC/ADM MEETING : JANUARY 23RD, 2009//FACULTY LOUNGE
IN ATTENDANCE: C.OKUBO,
UBC REPS.: A.BROWN, J.MOORE, J.GERBER, D.BRYSON,J.GALGANO
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE : G.MINJARES, L.SCHUCKNECHT

A. UBC ON BEHALF OF UESF REQUESTS REMOVAL OF OFFENDING SIGN WHICH
VIOLATES SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. BRIEF ISCUSSION ADM AGREES TO
REMOVE SIGN.
B. UBC ON BEHALF OF UESF REQUESTS THAT ADM RECOGNIZE FACULTY RIGHT TO
LOUNGE AND TO SET UP IN AWAY ACCORDING TO MEMBERS WISHES SO THAT IT IS
USE AGAIN.
C. SURVEY RESULTS OF MAJORITY ON ROOM READ TO ADM:
1. Remove all plastic water containers
2. Remove all blue cans and lids
3. Remove all old chairs
4. Remove all paper materials
5. Put computer back in the room with internet access
6. Re-key so only teachers have key access
7. No student access without teacher present
8. The only things placed in this room should be what all teachers vote
to place in this room
A. DISCUSSION ON RE-KEYING ROOM OR LOCKING DOORS TO PREVENT STUDENT
ACCESS.
B. REMOVAL OF ALL MATERIALS REQUESTED TO BE REMOVED BE REMOVED.
C. MS. OKUBO SAID SHE WOULD TALK TO KEN. CONCERNED ABOUT WHERE IT WOULD
GO.
D. J. GALGANO: CONCERNED MORE ABOUT TEACHERS, AND STAF NO LONGER USING
ROOM BECAUSE OF ALL THE CLUTTER IN THE ROOM. THIS INCLUDES SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS AND VISITING STAF. SO THAT IS MORE A PRIORITY. COBRA ROOM ,
GYM STORE ROOM, UNDER STAIRWEEL AND OTHER AREAS SHOULD BE FOUND TO MAKE
FACULTY LOUNGE USABLE AGAIN. REMINDED AM ABOUT CONTRACT REGARING THIS
AND UESFÕS CONCERNS.
J.GALGANO: BROUGHT UP CONCERNS HOW MS. OYLE IS NOW TEACHING CLASS ON
LIBRARY TECH IN LIBRARY AND THAT HR NUMBERS HAVE REASON TO 15. ROOM
NEEDS TO BE TREATED LIKE A CLASSROOM AND KEPT OF BOUNDS WHY THIS CLASS
IS BEING TAUGHT. MS. DOYLE CANNOT TEACH CLASS AND HELP TEACHER IN
COMPUTER AREA AT SAME TIME. NO OTHER TEACHER IS EXPECTED TO O THIS AND
WHEN MS DOYLE IS TEACHING NOR SHOULD SHE.
MS, OKUBO: WANTED TO KNOW WHY THIS OCCURRED.
J.GALGANO: USE OF BOTH COMPUTER LABS FOR CLASSES. ONE CLASS WHICH USE
TO BE A CURRENT AFAIRS CLASS HAS BEEN TURNED INTO A COMPUTER CLASS.
DISCUSSION ON HOW TO COORINATE LABS SO USAGE BY TEACHERS WHO SIGN UP
URING THIS PERIOD IS POSSIBLEE.
· SUGGESTION TO RETURN TO 2 CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES OR ONE STUDY HALL
CLASS ROOM
· TEACHERS SIGN UP FOR LABS AN THAT MAC ROLLING LAB TO ASSIST TEACHERS
OR READING PREP WORK BE DONE IN CLASSROOMS.
· ASK MS OYLE TO SET UP A SCHEULE WHICH WILL ALLOW HER TO USE THE
LIBRARY DURING THIS PERIOD AS A CLASSROOM AND ALLOW OTHER TEACHERS TO
USE THE TWO OTHER COMPUTER LABS AND THE MAC ROLLING LAB DURING THESE
REAING CLASSES.
· J.GALGANO: REMINED ALL THE CLASS MS. OYLE IS A LIBRARY TECH CLASS AND
THE LIBRARY IS BEING USED BY THESE STUENTS URING THIS TIME , THUS IT
NEEDS TO BE TREATED AS A WHOLE AS MS. DOYLEÕS CLASSROOM FOR THIS THIRD
PERIOD. REMINDED ALL THIS WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED WITH THE UBC ON
THESE CLASSROOM, STAFING AND SCHEULING CHANGES, NOR DID THE GRADE LEVEL
TEAMS AS ACCORDING TO SITE PLAN HAVE INPUT IN THESE DECISIONS WHICH
CREATED THIS PROBLEM.
· C.OKUBO: DISCUSSED SHE WILL REVIEW BALANCE SCORE CARD ACCORDING TO
RECOMMNDATIONS SHE RECEIVED FROM HER MEETINGS ON HOW PARE DOWN WHAT WE
HAVE WORKE ON.
· J.MOORE: I THOUGHT IT WAS AGREE AT THE SSC MEETING THAQT THIS WOULD
BE SENT AS WORKED ON TO ALLOW SFUSD TO REVIEW AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS.
· C.OKUBO: I WILL BE JUST B PROVIING STRATEGIES WERE WER GIVEN TO HAVE
US DECIE ON THEM BEOR W SEND IT OFF. I WILL BE GIVING IT TO FACULTY
TODAY AT OUR P.D.
_____________________/09---------____________________
8:20AM
FACULTY LOUNGE_____________________________________
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
A. UESF LOCAL 61 AND UBC REQUEST REMOVE OF SIGN FROM FACULTY ENTRANCE
DUE TO VIOLATION
B. UESF LOCAL 61 AND UBC REQUEST THAT FACULTY LOUNGE BE RESTORED TO A
FACULTY LOUNGE ACCORDING TO CONTRACT, REGARDING TEACHER LOUNGE BE THE
SOLE DECISION OF FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERSHIP TO WHOM THIS ROOM AND THESE
DECISIONS ARE RELEGATED TO ALLOW FACULTY/STAFF A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE
AREA TO RELAXÉ..
C. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF BALANCE SCORE CARD TO BE SNT TO SFUSD
*****THE UBC REQUESTS A DETAILED UPDATED SCHOOL SITE BUDGET TO REVIEW
ON PAST AND CURRENT EXPENDITURES AND IF REVIEWE AND APPROVED BY SSC
BUDGET COMMITTEE AND SSC TO DETERMINE AVAILABLE FUNDS TO RESTORE LOST
POSITIONS.

Building Representative Faculty Room Survey Results : JANUARY 30TH, 2009
TWENTY-FIVE SURVEYS RETURNED: THANK YOU
3.3 Wherever the term ÒteacherÓ is used, it is to include all members
of the bargaining unit except where specifically noted.
3.4 Wherever the singular is used, it is to include the plural.
14.2.7 At each school site, there shall be at least one (1) lunchroom
and/or faculty room.
25.3.7 The UBC shall meet with site administration to share information
and ideas with the goal of achieving consensus agreement on matters of
mutual concern regarding the operation of the site including staffing,
assignment, programming, facilities management and planning, staff
development, and budgeting,
and including timelines and deadlines as set by district
administration, and all other matters pertaining to school policy and
operations.
1. Remove all plastic water containers
a. Strongly agree -7
b. Agree- 10----------------------- 68%
c. No opinion- 4
d. Disagree-2
e. Strongly disagree-1
2. Remove all blue cans and lids
a. Strongly agree - 7
b. Agree Ð8____________------------60%
c. No opinion-5
d. Disagree-3
e. Strongly disagree-2
3. Remove all old chairs
a. Strongly agree-5
b. Agree Ð10______________________60%
c. No opinion-8
d. Disagree-0
e. Strongly disagree-2
4. Remove all paper materials
a. Strongly agree- 7
b. Agree-9________________________64%
c. No opinion-5
d. Disagree -2
e. Strongly disagree-2
5. Remove orange couch
a. Strongly agree-4
b. Agree Ð 7____________________________44%
c. No opinion -5
d. Disagree- 5
e. Strongly disagree-4___________________36%
6. Remove chalk board
a. Strongly agree - 2
b. Agree- 1
c. No opinion- 15____________________60%
d. Disagree-5
e. Strongly disagree 2
7. Remove everything but tables and chairs
a. Strongly agree- 3
b. Agree- 10_________________________52%
c. No opinion -5
d. Disagree-5
e. Strongly disagree-2
8. Put computer back in the room with internet access
a. Strongly agree-8
b. Agree- 10_________________________72%
c. No opinion-3
d. Disagree-2
e. Strongly disagree-2
9. Smaller and higher tables
a. Strongly agree-2
b. Agree-5
c. No opinion-15 60%
d. Disagree-1
e. Strongly disagree-2
10. Put in a longer and higher couch you are able to sit and lie on
a. Strongly agree-5
b. Agree-10___________________________60%
c. No opinion-5
d. Disagree-3
e. Strongly disagree-2

11. Put in a good coffee maker
a. Strongly agree-7
b. Agree-8_____________________________60%
c. No opinion-5
d. Disagree-1
e. Strongly disagree-2
12. Put in hot plates
a. Strongly agree-5
b. Agree-6----------------------------------------44%
c. No opinion-8-----------------------------------32%
d. Disagree-4
e. Strongly disagree-2
13. Put in a stove with vent
a. Strongly agree-4
b. Agree-5__________________________________36%
c. No opinion-12_____________________________44%
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
14. Put in a dishwasher
a. Strongly agree-2
b. Agree -5
c. No opinion- 9_______________________________36%
d. Disagree- 5
e. Strongly disagree-4_________________________36%
15. Put in TV with cable connection
a. Strongly agree-7
b. Agree-4____________________________________44%
c. No opinion-7
d. Disagree-4
e. Strongly disagree-3
16. Re-key so only teachers have key access
a. Strongly agree-10
b. Agree-8_______________________________72%
c. No opinion-3
d. Disagree-2
e. Strongly disagree-2

17. No student access without teacher present
a. Strongly agree- 19
b. Agree-2_____________________________ 84%
c. No opinion-2
d. Disagree-1
e. Strongly disagree-2
18. This room is too small change faculty room to room 101
a. Strongly agree- 5
b. Agree-4-----------------------------------------36%
c. No opinion-8------------------------------------32%
d. Disagree-5
e. Strongly disagree-2
19. Move to 101 with more comfortable seating and furnishings
a. Strongly agree- 6
b. Agree-5------------------------------------------44%
c. No opinion-9-------------------------------------36%
d. Disagree-3
e. Strongly disagree-2
20. The only things placed in this room should be what all teachers
vote to place in this room.
a. Strongly agree-9
b. Agree-6_______________________________ 60%
c. No opinion-6
d. Disagree-2
e. Strongly disagree-2

Other comments on how to improve this room:
Will be xeroxe and provided to members ar ubc meeting
Thank you for all those who responded

UBC/ADM MEETING 01/09/09 SUMMARY
PARTICIPANTS: C. OKUBO, D. REYNOLDS, J.MOORE, A.BROWN , J.GERBER ,
M.MCCACHREN , J.GALGANO
OTHERS: M. BELLO , C.FLORES, G. MINJARES

BALANCED SCORECARD UPDATE:
A. GALGANO: REQUEST FOR PRINT OUT FOR UBC TO REVIEW FOR CONTRACT
COMPLIANCE
B. OKUBO: STILL NEED SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION PIECEA. HAVE
RECEIVED ELA, SS, SPED, AND COUNSELLING PIECES ON THIS
C. GALGANO: SENT INFO TO SCIENCE DEPT. WILL WORK WITH THEM WITH DR.
GIBSON TO COMPLETE

ATTENDANCE PRINT OUT:
A. GALGANO: FACULTY ARE RETURNING ATTENDANCE SLIPS, REQUEST DAILY
ATTENDANC PRINT OUT WITH ABSENCES, TARIES, CUTS, PTLS, REFERRALSÉ.IN
ORDER TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS
B. GERBER/REYNOLDS: THIS SHEET HAS BEN DONE THE PAST FOUR YEARS . IT IS
NEEDED FOR FACULTY TO KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS. OTHERWISE STUDENTS ARE NOT
BEING RECORDE ACCURATELY OR BEING MARKED AS ABSENT OR CUTÉ..
C. OKUBO: WE ARE STILL NOT RECEIVING ALL ATTENDANCE SLIPS ON TIME
D. REYNOLDS: THEN JUST DO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST MAKE RECORD
BASED ON HOMEROOM NUMBERS AND PUT DOWN OTHER INFORMATION MISSING.
E. GALGANO: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM ABOUT HOMEROOM SHEETS BEING SENT IN.
ARENÕT SECIRITY PICKING THEM UP AFTER TEN MINUTES AS AGREED. THERE IS
STILL A QUESTION IF THEY DO NOT SHOW UP WHETHER STUDENTS SHOULD BRING
THEM DOWN OR NOT.
F. MINJARES: IF SECURITY DOES NOT COME TEACHERS SHOULD SEND ATTENDANCE
SLIPS DOWN WITH A RELIABLE STUDENT.
G. REYNOLDS: MS WONG WOULD GET THESE OUT ON TIME EVERY DAY ON A ONE
SHEET PRINT OUT
H. GALGANO: SHE WOULD USE RECORDS FROM ATTENANCE SLIPS PRIOR TO THIRD
PERIOD.
I. OKUBO: MS WONG IS NOT HERE . IT IS MARIA AN MR. FLORES AN A IFFERENT
ATTENDANCE SYSTEM
J. GERBER: WHY DONÕT WE HAVE SOMEONE FROM UBC COLLECTG THESE
K. BELLO: ONE PROBLEM TO SOLVE IS PLACING ATTENDANCE SLIPS IN ONE AREA
WHERE SUBSTITUTES CAN SEE THEM . THEY ARE NOT ALWAYS WHERE THE
SUBSTITUTE CAN SEE THEM.
L. OKUBO: WE COULD MAKE A LIST OF TEACHERS WHO ARE NOT SENDING THEM IN
EACH DAY
M. BRYSON : THIS SHOUL BE DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED AT GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS
N. MOORE : DEPARTMENTS MEET BEFORE THEN SO WE CAN DISCUSS THIS THEN
O. BRYSON/MOORE/BELLO/GALGANO: SET UP
1. AN EXACT PICK UP TIME
2. BACK UP PICK UP ATTENDANCE SLIP PLAN
3. POLICIES FOR SUBSTITUES TO FFOLLOW GIVEN TO THEM
4. ONE CENTRAL LOCATION WHERE ATTENDANCE SLIPS ARE PLACED IN THE
CLASSROOM AN PLACED OR ATTENANCE PICK UP
5. CHOOSE SPECIFIC STUDNTS TO BRING DOWN ATTENDANCE SLIPS IF SECURITY
UNABLE TO DO THIS
P. MINJARES: A LOT OF TIMES TEACHERS GIVE THEM TO THE WRONG STUENTS TO
BRING OWN, AND THEY WALK AROUND ETCÉ
Q. FLORES: NOT GETTING ALL SLIPS FROM TEACHERS ANY PERIOD INCLUDING
HOMEROOM. GETTING SOME NOW FOR DECEMBER STILL. SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT
COME UNTIL IN THE EVENING
R. REYNOLDS: THIS WAS DONE IN THE PAST. MS WONG WOULD COLLECT
INFORMATION GIVEN TO HER PRIOR TO 3RD PERIOD THEN WITH THIS INFORMATION
CREATE A ONE PAGE SHEET WITH STUDENTS NAMES WHO WERE ABSENT, TARDY OR
WITH PTLS..
S. GALGANO: THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR DAILY RECORD KEEPING ACCURACY
T. OKUBO: BUT ATTENDANCE SAYS THEY ARE NOT GETTING ALL OF THEM IN SO IT
CANÕT BE DONE.
U. FLORES: WE ARE NOT GETTING THEM IN ON TIME AND WE ARE UNDERSTAFED
V. REYNOLDS: WE REALIZE YOU ARE UNDERSTAFFED , BUT MS WONG WOULD USE
RECORDS FOR THE FIRST THREE PERIODS AND THEN GET THE RECORD OUT ATER
LUNCH, WITH THE NAMES GIVEN FOR THESE PERIOS FROM TEACHERS ON SHEETS
GIVEN TO HER
W. FLORES: THIS IS A DIFFFERENT PROGRAM, BUT I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE
TALKING ABOUT. FROM ATTENDANCE INORMATION TYPE STUDENTS NAMES RECORDED
AS ABSENT AND TARDY É.ETC AND SEND IT OUT. I WILL TRY TO GET THIS OUT.

THIRD PERIOD READING/ELECTIVE CLASS
X. GALGANO: AT LAST UBC/ADM MEETING WE STATED WE WERE
GOING TO REVIEW THE REAING CLASS/ELECTIVE CLASS CHANGES AN THAT THEY
WOULD BE PUT INTO PLACE BY THE BEGININNING OF THE SEMESTER. THEN WE
CAME BACK THIS WEEK AN STUDENTS WERE BEING MOVED BEFORE THE GRADING
PERIOD EVEN ENDED AND MAYHEM WAS THE RESULT. I KNOW WE CANNOT GO BACK
AND REDO THIS BUT WE NEE TO MAKE SURE THIS FOLLOWS ARE AGREEMENTS AN
THE SITE PLAN. THE SITE PLAN STATES GRADE LEVEL TEAMS WILL DETERMINE
THESE CHANGES AND USE FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE TST RESULTS AND GRADES TO
DETERMINE THESE CHANGES. THIS NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED.
Y. OKUBO: WHY DID THIS HAPPEN THIS WAY?
Z. FLORES: MS GIBSON THOUGHT BY MAKING THE CHANGES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
GRADING PERIOD , TEACHERS WOULD BE BETTER PREPARED AN IT WOULD CAUSE
LESS OF A PROBLEM
AA. GALGANO: BUT IT ONLY CAUSED CONFUSION AND THE GRADING CONCERNS
COULD LEAD TO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH PARENTS.
BB. OKUBO: DIDNÕT DR. GIBSON DISCUSS IF YOU WANTE THESE CHANGES TO BE
MADE
CC. BROWN: SHE ONLY CAME AN SAID I AM GOING TO MOVE STUENTS IN AND/OR
TAKE SOME OUT
DD. OKUBO: THEN THE UBC/ADM NEED TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PREVENT THIS ROM
HAPPENING AGAIN
EE. GALGANO: WE ACTUALLY HAVE A PLAN WHICH WAS AGREED TO AND MADE PART
OF OUR SITE PLAN , WHICH LEAVES ALL THESE CHANGES UP TO GRADE LEVEL
TEAMS TO DETERMINE. WE NEED TO FOLLOW THAT.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
OKUBO: WE WILL HAND OUT AND REVIEW BSC DOCUMENT TO ALL TEACHERS WHEN WE
HAVE THE INFORMATION RECORDED
A. TODAY ATER SCHOOL WILL GO OVER STUDENT VISION PIECE WE WILL BE
WORKING ON ALL NEXT WEEK TO GET EACH STUDENTS FEEDBACK
1. STUDENT VOICE PIECE:
2. PROMPT
3. REVIEW/WRITE DRAFT
4. REVISE
5. NO STUDENTS OR TEACHERS NAMES
6. DR GIBSON WILL READ STUDENTS COMMENTS AND COLLATE
B. PARENTS/STAFF/STUDENT FISH BOWL ACTIVITY
1. STATE PAST MEMORIES ON LEARNING, HOW THEY LEARN BEST, WHAT
IMPROVEMENTS THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT OUR SITE.
C. BROWN: AT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PERSONS TOLD ME HOW WELL WE HAVE AT
OUR SCHOOL WITH OUR PROGRAM
D. OKUBO: PRINCIPALS WERE ALSO IMPRESSED ON HOW MUCH PROGRESS WE HAVE
MADE ON OUR BALANCED SCORE CARD AT OUR SITE.
E. GALGANO: EVEN UNION UNION IS ASKING FOR INFO TO SHOW HOW WE ARE
WORKING TOGETHER COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE THIS
recorder:galgano

ubc/adm meeting agenda: 1/9/09
A.UBC request for information: PLEASE PROVIDE OUR UBC WITH ALL CURRENT
BSC DOCUMENTS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
B.UBC REQUEST FOR TEACHERS TO BE PROVIDED WITH DAILY ATTENDANCE UPDATES
WITH ABSENCES,TARDIES, PTLS, REFERRALS, SUSPENSIONS....OR ACCURATE
RECORD KEEPING
C. FEBRUARY CPT SAMPLE CALENDAR REVIEW
1. concerns about unilateral 3rd period changes without ubc
consultation due to memebrs concerns and complaints done within current
graing period and not at beginning of new semester
2. returning faculty lounge to faculty
3. january 20th, professional development
4. discussion on referrals/suspensions.

14.2.7 At each school site, there shall be at least one (1) lunchroom
and/or faculty room.
25.3.7 The UBC shall meet with site administration to share information
and ideas with the goal of achieving consensus agreement on matters of
mutual concern regarding the operation of the site including staffing,
assignment, programming, facilities management and planning, staff
development, and budgeting,
and including timelines and deadlines as set by district
administration, and all other matters pertaining to school policy and
operations.
23.4. No unit member shall be required to perform personal errands or
tasks for other members of the staff.
2.1. ÒBargaining unit member,Ó ÒUnit member,Ó or ÒUnited Support
Personnel (USP),Ó Òaide,Ó or ÒparaprofessionalÓ shall mean an employee
who is included in the appropriate unit as defined in Article 1 and
therefore, is covered by the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
2.2. ÒSeries of ClassesÓ is any group of positions similar in duties
and responsibilities e.g., A, C, N, P, R, S or T.
2.3. ÒHourly Rate of PayÓ is the amount of money a unit member is paid
per hour based on her/his position on the appropriate salary schedule.
2.4. ÒClass SpecificationÓ is the description of the duties,
responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and distinguishing
characteristics, if any, adopted by the Board of Education.

james a. galgano
ubc building representative
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Here are the dates for the SPECIAL ED UNION COMMITTEE meetings with
Linda Plack. (K) means with McKnight.
Ê2/9ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 2/23 K
3/9ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 3/23 K
4/13ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 4/27 K
5/4ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ 5/18 K

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UBC MEETING JANUARY 12TH, 2009 THIS MONDAY AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY..........PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UESF LOCAL 61 UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE
LUNCHTIME MEETING WILL BE MONDAY 1/12/09
AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21ST, 2009
THERE WILL BE A UBC MEETING TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE BALANCED SCORE
CARD AND TAKE MEMBERS SUGGESTIONS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOL SITE.
AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
I WILL BRING LASAGNA FOR MEMBERS.
IF YOU WISH TO BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE PLEASE DO!

TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JANUARY 12TH, 2009 MEETING
1. BUILDING REP UPDATES
2. MS GEER-LEIKER: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION JANUARY 16TH,
2009 ….ETC
3. MS. BRADLEY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
4. OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS…
UBC MEETING 01/05/09 MINUTES:
Recorder David Williams (thank you! DAVID)
Members attending: 24 THANK YOU!!!
UBC REPS: D.BRYSON, J.MOORE, J.GERBER, D.WILLIAMS, A.BROWN,
M.MCCACHREN, L.WOOTEN, GALGANO
1. UESF ASSEMBLY MEETING REVIEW:
A. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY PARITY PROPOSAL DEFEATED
B. BYLAWS REVISION PROPOSAL DESCRIBED:
1. ADJUNCT MEMBER ORGANIZING PROPOSAL
2. STIPEND PAY DUES PROPOSED INCREASE
2.DR. GIBSON: BALANCED SCORE CARD:
A. SCHOOL SITE MEETING SCHEDULE TO COMPLETE BSC
B. WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TO DATE:
1. SURVEYS
2. VISION PIECE
3. EQUITY /SOCIAL JUSTICE TEMPLATES RESPONSES
4. SYNTHESIS OF INFORMATION FROM DEPARTMENTS
5. DRAFT WILL BE PROVIED TO ALL MEMEBRS TO REVIEW AND REVISE BY
EPARTMENTS/GRADE LEVELS
6. REVIEW AND REVISION AND UBC BALLOT VOTE
7. SSC REVIEW, REVISION AND APPROVAL

3. J. GALGANO:
A. MEMBERS HAVE RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION THROUGH THIS PROCESS IF THEY
REQUEST IT. ASK FOR GALGANO OR GERBER TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION IF YOU
WISH IT.
B. B. SHORT/LONG FORM DESCRIBED
4. M.DOYLE/J. GALGANO: PILOT LOOP AND ONLINE GRADING SYSTEM DESCRIBED
WITH SFUSD REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IF ALL OR 80% OF MEMBERS WISH TO
USE IT…
5. DR.GIBSON: UPCOMING RALLIES:
A. JANUARY 16TH, 2009 COBRA/KING DAY
B. JANUARY 20TH, 2009 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
1. PRESIDENT OBAMA INAUGURATION VIEWING/CELEBRATION
2. BALANCED SCORE CARD STUDENT REVIEW AND STUDENT VISION PIECE ANALYSIS
A. STUDENT INFORMATION GATHERED DURING HOMEROOMS DURING THE WEEK OF
JANUARY 12TH-16TH, 2009 OR 01/23/09 PD REVIEW.
3. UBC REVIEW AND DISCUSSION…. (BALLOT VOTE?)
4. 01/23/09: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BSC MINIMUM DAY
5. REVIEW AND REVISIONS: (UBC BALLOT VOTE?)
JANUARY 30TH, 2009: ACADEMIC AWARDS ASSEMBLY:
A. A.BROWN: STREAMLINE AWARDS
B. VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
C. CELEBRATORY ACTIVITIES
1. ASSEMBLY
2. GAMES
3. OTHER
D. PROVIDE STUDENTS REWARDS FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
E. PLEASE COMPLETE HOMEROOM REWARDS SHEET TEMPLATE AND RETURN TO MS.
BROWN
1. ACADEMIC/OTHER STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2. VARIOUS STUDENT AWARD CATEGORIES PROVIDED
3. CATEOGRIES NAMES AND DESCRIBED
A. RESPONSES LIMITED TO HOMEROOM TEACHERS
B. PLEASE RETURN ASAP
F. J. GALGANO WILL HAND OUT COPY AGAIN TO ALL TEACHERS PLEASE RETURN
ASAP TO MS. BROWN FOR VIDEOS/PICTURES FOR ASSEMBLY TO BE DONE BY MS.
BROWN…ETC…MS BROWN NEEDS THESE SHEETS RETURNED WITH STUDENTS NAMES ASAP
G. J.GERBER: CONCERNS ABOUT MINIMUM DAY CONFLICTS WITH GARDENING CLASS
ACTIVITIES
H. J. MOORE: ONLY DATES/TIMES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ABLE TO PROVIDE STAFF
SUPPORT AS DESCRIBE BY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND SSC COMMUNITY REP MS.
BRADLEY FOR THIS TO BE DONE
I. E.GIBSON: ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER MEMEBRS WHO WISHED TO HAVE
THESE DATES CHANGED. UNANIMOUS NON-RESPONSE: DATES AGREED TO
MINIMUM DAY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ACCOMODATIONS,
MODIFICATIONS, SUPPORT AND DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION:
(SHELDON/GALGANO) 01/30/09 MINIMUM DAY PD
J.GALGANO: UNIFORM CONCERNS:
1. SFUSD LEGAL DEPARTMENT RESPONSE HAS DETERMINED UNIFORM POLICY A
SCHOOL SITE DECISION THUS THERE IS A CURRENT PROPOSAL OR THE SSC TO
CREATE A STANDING COMMITTEE FOR A SURVEY OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS,
STUDENTS, AND ACULTY AND STAF TO RESPOND TO A UNIFORM POLICY SURVEY
DEVELOP BY AN SSC STANDING COMMITTEE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE TO
SATISFACTION O ALL CONCERNED.
RECORDERS: D.WILLIAMS/J.GALGANO

faculty responses regarding returning the faculty lounge back to the
faculty:
1. remove all water containers
2. remove all blue cans and lids
3. remove all old chairs
4. remove all paper materials
5. remove orange couch
6. remove chalk board
7. remove everything but tables and chairs
8. put computer back in the room with internet access
9. smaller and higher tables
10. put in a longer and higher couch you are able to sit and lie on
11. put in a good coffee maker
12. put in hot plates
13. put in a stove with vent
14. put in a dishwasher
15. put in tv with cable connection
16. rekey so only teachers have key access
17. no student access without teacher present
18. this room is too small change faculty room to room 101
19. move to 101 with more comfortable seating
20. the only things placed in this room should be what all teachers
vote to place in this room.
Please see , read fill out and return survey regarding these 20
responses

UESF LOCAL 61 JANUARY MEETING CALENDAR

January 12, 2009
UESF Special Education Committee Mtg.
[CANCELLED] WHAT ELSE IS NEW!
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])

January 22, 2009
UESF Peace, Justice, & Human Rights Committee Meeting
4:15 p.m. @ Moscone ES - Faculty Room
(2576 Harrison St. [map])

January 21, 2009
UESF Assembly Meeting
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School
(727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

January 27, 2009
Joint UESF/SFUSD Special Education Committee Mtg.
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])

January 28, 2009
UESF Division Meetings
* Middle School
* Paraprofessionals
* Substitutes
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])
2009 Budget Battle to Stop the Drastic Education Cuts

Tell the Governor and our state representatives not to balance the
budget on the
backs of our students and our schools!

All UESF members are encouraged to send a letter, email, fax, or phone
call to Governor Schwarzenegger and our State legislators, demanding
that they fully fund our schools.

Letters are always best when written from a personal perspective,
detailing the effect the cuts would have on your students, your
schools, and your jobs.

SF Contact List

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
EMAIL

State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814

916-445-2841
916-558-3160 fax

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
District 13

EMAIL - click 'contact us'
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0013
916-319-2013
916-319-2113 fax

455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 14300
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-3013
415-557-3015 fax

Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
District 12

EMAIL - click 'contact us'
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0012
916-319-2012
916-319-2112 fax

455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 14600
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-2312
415-557-1178

Senator Mark Leno
District 3
EMAIL - click 'contact me'

State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-651-4003
916-445-4722 fax

455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 14800
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-1300
415-557-1252 fax

Senator Leland Yee
District 8
EMAIL - click 'contact Senator Yee'

State Capitol, Room 4048
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-651-4008
916-327-2186 fax

455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14200
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-7857
415-557-7864 fax

http://www.legislature.ca.gov/legislators_and_districts/districts/
assemblydistricts_bayarea.html

UBC/ADM MEETING 01/09/09 SUMMARY
PARTICIPANTS: C. OKUBO, D. REYNOLDS, J.MOORE, A.BROWN , J.GERBER ,
M.MCCACHREN , J.GALGANO
OTHERS: M. BELLO , C.FLORES, G. MINJARES

BALANCED SCORECARD UPDATE:
A. GALGANO: REQUEST FOR PRINT OUT FOR UBC TO REVIEW FOR CONTRACT
COMPLIANCE
B. OKUBO: STILL NEED SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION PIECEA. HAVE
RECEIVED ELA, SS, SPED, AND COUNSELLING PIECES ON THIS
C. GALGANO: SENT INFO TO SCIENCE DEPT. WILL WORK WITH THEM WITH DR.
GIBSON TO COMPLETE

ATTENDANCE PRINT OUT:
A. GALGANO: FACULTY ARE RETURNING ATTENDANCE SLIPS, REQUEST DAILY
ATTENDANC PRINT OUT WITH ABSENCES, TARIES, CUTS, PTLS, REFERRALS….IN
ORDER TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS
B. GERBER/REYNOLDS: THIS SHEET HAS BEN DONE THE PAST FOUR YEARS . IT IS
NEEDED FOR FACULTY TO KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS. OTHERWISE STUDENTS ARE NOT
BEING RECORDE ACCURATELY OR BEING MARKED AS ABSENT OR CUT…..
C. OKUBO: WE ARE STILL NOT RECEIVING ALL ATTENDANCE SLIPS ON TIME
D. REYNOLDS: THEN JUST DO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST MAKE RECORD
BASED ON HOMEROOM NUMBERS AND PUT DOWN OTHER INFORMATION MISSING.
E. GALGANO: WHAT IS THE PROBLEM ABOUT HOMEROOM SHEETS BEING SENT IN.
AREN'T SECIRITY PICKING THEM UP AFTER TEN MINUTES AS AGREED. THERE IS
STILL A QUESTION IF THEY DO NOT SHOW UP WHETHER STUDENTS SHOULD BRING
THEM DOWN OR NOT.
F. MINJARES: IF SECURITY DOES NOT COME TEACHERS SHOULD SEND ATTENDANCE
SLIPS DOWN WITH A RELIABLE STUDENT.
G. REYNOLDS: MS WONG WOULD GET THESE OUT ON TIME EVERY DAY ON A ONE
SHEET PRINT OUT
H. GALGANO: SHE WOULD USE RECORDS FROM ATTENANCE SLIPS PRIOR TO THIRD
PERIOD.
I. OKUBO: MS WONG IS NOT HERE . IT IS MARIA AN MR. FLORES AN A IFFERENT
ATTENDANCE SYSTEM
J. GERBER: WHY DON'T WE HAVE SOMEONE FROM UBC COLLECTG THESE
K. BELLO: ONE PROBLEM TO SOLVE IS PLACING ATTENDANCE SLIPS IN ONE AREA
WHERE SUBSTITUTES CAN SEE THEM . THEY ARE NOT ALWAYS WHERE THE
SUBSTITUTE CAN SEE THEM.
L. OKUBO: WE COULD MAKE A LIST OF TEACHERS WHO ARE NOT SENDING THEM IN
EACH DAY
M. BRYSON : THIS SHOUL BE DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED AT GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS
N. MOORE : DEPARTMENTS MEET BEFORE THEN SO WE CAN DISCUSS THIS THEN
O. BRYSON/MOORE/BELLO/GALGANO: SET UP
1. AN EXACT PICK UP TIME
2. BACK UP PICK UP ATTENDANCE SLIP PLAN
3. POLICIES FOR SUBSTITUES TO FFOLLOW GIVEN TO THEM
4. ONE CENTRAL LOCATION WHERE ATTENDANCE SLIPS ARE PLACED IN THE
CLASSROOM AN PLACED OR ATTENANCE PICK UP
5. CHOOSE SPECIFIC STUDNTS TO BRING DOWN ATTENDANCE SLIPS IF SECURITY
UNABLE TO DO THIS
P. MINJARES: A LOT OF TIMES TEACHERS GIVE THEM TO THE WRONG STUENTS TO
BRING OWN, AND THEY WALK AROUND ETC…
Q. FLORES: NOT GETTING ALL SLIPS FROM TEACHERS ANY PERIOD INCLUDING
HOMEROOM. GETTING SOME NOW FOR DECEMBER STILL. SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT
COME UNTIL IN THE EVENING
R. REYNOLDS: THIS WAS DONE IN THE PAST. MS WONG WOULD COLLECT
INFORMATION GIVEN TO HER PRIOR TO 3RD PERIOD THEN WITH THIS INFORMATION
CREATE A ONE PAGE SHEET WITH STUDENTS NAMES WHO WERE ABSENT, TARDY OR
WITH PTLS..
S. GALGANO: THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR DAILY RECORD KEEPING ACCURACY
T. OKUBO: BUT ATTENDANCE SAYS THEY ARE NOT GETTING ALL OF THEM IN SO IT
CAN'T BE DONE.
U. FLORES: WE ARE NOT GETTING THEM IN ON TIME AND WE ARE UNDERSTAFED
V. REYNOLDS: WE REALIZE YOU ARE UNDERSTAFFED , BUT MS WONG WOULD USE
RECORDS FOR THE FIRST THREE PERIODS AND THEN GET THE RECORD OUT ATER
LUNCH, WITH THE NAMES GIVEN FOR THESE PERIOS FROM TEACHERS ON SHEETS
GIVEN TO HER
W. FLORES: THIS IS A DIFFFERENT PROGRAM, BUT I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE
TALKING ABOUT. FROM ATTENDANCE INORMATION TYPE STUDENTS NAMES RECORDED
AS ABSENT AND TARDY ….ETC AND SEND IT OUT. I WILL TRY TO GET THIS OUT.

THIRD PERIOD READING/ELECTIVE CLASS
X. GALGANO: AT LAST UBC/ADM MEETING WE STATED WE WERE
GOING TO REVIEW THE REAING CLASS/ELECTIVE CLASS CHANGES AN THAT THEY
WOULD BE PUT INTO PLACE BY THE BEGININNING OF THE SEMESTER. THEN WE
CAME BACK THIS WEEK AN STUDENTS WERE BEING MOVED BEFORE THE GRADING
PERIOD EVEN ENDED AND MAYHEM WAS THE RESULT. I KNOW WE CANNOT GO BACK
AND REDO THIS BUT WE NEE TO MAKE SURE THIS FOLLOWS ARE AGREEMENTS AN
THE SITE PLAN. THE SITE PLAN STATES GRADE LEVEL TEAMS WILL DETERMINE
THESE CHANGES AND USE FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE TST RESULTS AND GRADES TO
DETERMINE THESE CHANGES. THIS NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED.
Y. OKUBO: WHY DID THIS HAPPEN THIS WAY?
Z. FLORES: MS GIBSON THOUGHT BY MAKING THE CHANGES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
GRADING PERIOD , TEACHERS WOULD BE BETTER PREPARED AN IT WOULD CAUSE
LESS OF A PROBLEM
AA. GALGANO: BUT IT ONLY CAUSED CONFUSION AND THE GRADING CONCERNS
COULD LEAD TO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH PARENTS.
BB. OKUBO: DIDN'T DR. GIBSON DISCUSS IF YOU WANTE THESE CHANGES TO BE
MADE
CC. BROWN: SHE ONLY CAME AN SAID I AM GOING TO MOVE STUENTS IN AND/OR
TAKE SOME OUT
DD. OKUBO: THEN THE UBC/ADM NEED TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PREVENT THIS ROM
HAPPENING AGAIN
EE. GALGANO: WE ACTUALLY HAVE A PLAN WHICH WAS AGREED TO AND MADE PART
OF OUR SITE PLAN , WHICH LEAVES ALL THESE CHANGES UP TO GRADE LEVEL
TEAMS TO DETERMINE. WE NEED TO FOLLOW THAT.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
OKUBO: WE WILL HAND OUT AND REVIEW BSC DOCUMENT TO ALL TEACHERS WHEN WE
HAVE THE INFORMATION RECORDED
A. TODAY ATER SCHOOL WILL GO OVER STUDENT VISION PIECE WE WILL BE
WORKING ON ALL NEXT WEEK TO GET EACH STUDENTS FEEDBACK
2. STUDENT VOICE PIECE:
3. PROMPT
4. REVIEW/WRITE DRAFT
5. REVISE
6. NO STUDENTS OR TEACHERS NAMES
7. DR GIBSON WILL READ STUDENTS COMMENTS AND COLLATE
B. PARENTS/STAFF/STUDENT FISH BOWL ACTIVITY
1. STATE PAST MEMORIES ON LEARNING, HOW THEY LEARN BEST, WHAT
IMPROVEMENTS THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT OUR SITE.
C. BROWN: AT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PERSONS TOLD ME HOW WELL WE HAVE AT
OUR SCHOOL WITH OUR PROGRAM
D. OKUBO: PRINCIPALS WERE ALSO IMPRESSED ON HOW MUCH PROGRESS WE HAVE
MADE ON OUR BALANCED SCORE CARD AT OUR SITE.
E. GALGANO: EVEN UNION UNION IS ASKING FOR INFO TO SHOW HOW WE ARE
WORKING TOGETHER COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE THIS
recorder:galgano

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Building representative faculty room survey
Please return to 107 ballots by January 16th, 2009

Please read and complete all survey questions below to help return our
faculty room to one we will once again want to use. Return to room
107 on 01/16/09

Your name: _______________________________________
Your position: _____________________________________

Circle the most appropriate answer choice regarding suggestions below
regarding on ways to return the faculty lounge to something we will
want to use and congregate in during breakfast, lunch…. etc

1. Remove all plastic water containers
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
2. Remove all blue cans and lids
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
3. Remove all old chairs
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
4. Remove all paper materials
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
5. Remove orange couch
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
6. Remove chalk board
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
7. Remove everything but tables and chairs
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
8. Put computer back in the room with internet access
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
9. Smaller and higher tables
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
10. Put in a longer and higher couch you are able to sit and lie on
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree

11. Put in a good coffee maker
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
12. Put in hot plates
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
13. Put in a stove with vent
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
14. Put in a dishwasher
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
15. Put in TV with cable connection
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
16. Re-key so only teachers have key access
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree

17. No student access without teacher present
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
18. This room is too small change faculty room to room 101
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
19. Move to 101 with more comfortable seating and furnishings
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
20. The only things placed in this room should be what all teachers
vote to place in this room.
a. Strongly agree
b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree

Other comments on how to improve this room:

UBC MEETING JANUARY 12TH, 2009 THIS MONDAY AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY..........PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UBC LUNCH TIME MEETING : JANUARY 5TH, 2009...PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

PLEASE ATTEND THIS MONDAYS
UBC MEETING
JANUARY 5TH, 2009 AT 12P:10PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
TENTATIVE AGENDA: (SEND OTHER ITEMS ASAP)
· BUILDING REP UPDATE
· ASSEMBLY SUMMARY
· MEMBER CONCERNS
· OTHER BUSINESS

DECEMBER 15, 2008 UBC MEETING SUMMARY
27 MEMBERS ATTENDEDÉTHANK YOU
UBC REPS: J.MOORE, D.BRYSON,J.GERBER,L.WOOTEN,
M.MCCACHREN,D.WILLIAMS,J.GALGANO

M. BELLO /RECORDER (THANK YOU)
1. THANKS FOR DR. EDDINGS AND DR. GIBSON ON BALANCE SCORE CARD HELP
2. WATCH WHAT YOU DO ON YOUR SFUSD DISTRICT EMAIL
3. MIDDLE SCHOOL UNION MEETING
* PROBLEMS EXPRESSED AT MANY MIDDLE SCHOOLS OVER IRFS ROLE
4. CALENDAR SURVEY
* REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, UNION WILL HAVE TO
ONCE MORE VOTE ON 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE.
5. PRIVATE EMAIL SENT TO ADM SENT OUT TO ALL
* EMAIL DISCUSSION
6. UBC BUILDING REP AND UBC REPS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO ENFORCE
CONTRACT ARTICLES AND PROTECT ALL MEMBERS RIGHTS
* C. SCERRI CONCERNED ABOUT REPETITIVE ISSUES AT MEETINGS AND TONE.
*J.MOORE-CORRECT WORK SHOULD BE THE PRIORITY, NOT MORE WORK AND
MEETINGS.
*D. BELLUOMINI- LETS GET POSITIVE
* D. BRYSON- WE NEED TO BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE
* M.MCCACHREN- MEETINGS ABOUT DISCUSSIONS AND ISSUES SHOULD BE SET UP
DURING UBC AND SSC MEETINGS EACH MONTH
* J.GERBER- UBC NEEDS TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF ALL MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS
* J.GERBER- EMAIL BLASTS SHOUL D NOT SENT OUT TO EVERYONE
* E.GIBSON-USE EMAIL
* C.SCERRI-AGREES

Coat Drive for Those in Need
Bring Coats to UESF Executive Board
Ð January 7th.
MH CSO/NSO
Coat Drive Extended!

UESF is joining other Bay Area
labor unions this winter in
participating in a coat drive
to help out those in need.
If you have an extra coat to
spare, please bring it to the UESF
Executive Board meeting on Wednesday, January
7th. The meeting takes place at the Civic Center Secondary School (727
Golden Gate Ave.) starting at 4:15 p.m. Better yet, talk to your
coworkers
and bring in several.
The drive is being coordinated with the Salvation Army and the One
Warm Coat organization. Coats will be given away free of charge.
Coat Drive for Those in Need
Bring Coats to UESF Executive Board
Ð January 7th.
MH CSO/NSO
Coat Drive Extended!

Members Split on SFUSD-Proposed Calendar Changes

District Proposing Early Start Calendar for 2010-2011

(Adopted from the December 08 edition of the SF Educator)

Despite deep concern expressed by members of UESF, SFUSD administrators
are moving forward with a proposed calendar change that would start the
2010-2011 school year on August 10th and include a three week holiday
break.

Setting the calendar is a mandatory subject of bargaining between the
district and the union, and UESF President Dennis Kelly has notified
the district of members' concerns and reconfirmed that we have not
agreed to the proposed changes.

On December 3rd Superintendent Carlos Garcia sent an email out to all
SFUSD staff, stating that his administration would submit a proposal to
the Board of Education to develop a new instructional calendar for the
2010-2011 school year that schedules the fall semester prior to a three
week winter recess (essentially, Calendar A below). The proposal would
not make any substantive changes to the 2009-2010 school year.

Calendar Draft A - Early Start

Monday, August 10th - Teachers report back
Wednesday, August 12 - First day of instruction
Tuesday, December 22 - Fall semester ends
Wednesday, December 23 - Friday, January 8 - Winter break
Monday, January 11 - First day of spring semester
Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2 - Spring break
Friday, May 28 - Last day of instruction/spring semester ends

In the email Garcia also points out that he will hold meetings with the
various stakeholder groups to discuss the rationale for the proposed
changes. He anticipates that the Board of Education will make a final
decision by the end of the school year.

"In order to better inform our position at the bargaining table, we put
out a survey asking our members' opinions," says Dennis Kelly. "The
feedback we got in the 925 responses shows that the district has a lot
of work to do to convince teachers and paras that such a move would be
advisable."

The results of the survey (below) indicate a nearly even split between
those who prefer moving the start date to the semester up to August
10th (34.4% prefer Calendar A, 11.5% prefer Calendar B) and those who
prefer the calendar as it stands now (51.4% prefer Calendar C). The
results also clearly show that most members would be more comfortable
with the shift (about 60%) if it took place over a year out. The
challenges for the district, however, comes in convincing educators,
students, and parents that the change would be a beneficial one.
Comments given on the survey suggest several areas of concern.
Presented below is a summary of the concerns raised by members.

1. Are you a teacher or a para?

Teacher 85.9% (795)
Para 4.4% (41)
Other 9.6% (89)

2. What kind of site do you work at?

CDC 1.1% (10)
Elementary 51.4% (476)
Middle 13.8% (128)
High 27.2% (252)
Other 6.4% (59)

3. Which calendar do you prefer?

Calendar A 34.4% (314)
Calendar B 11.5% (105)
Calendar C 51.4% (469)
No Preference 2.6% (24)

4. Would you prefer starting the calendar earlier and finishing the
fall semester before the winter break?

Start Early 40.4% (364)
Start Later 42.1% (379)
No Preference 17.5% (158)
Comments 162

5. Would you prefer having a nearly 3-week winter break (Calendar A)?

Longer Break 40.8% (369)
Shorter Break 52.4% (474)
No Preference 6.7% (61)
Comments 99

6. Would you be willing to try the earlier calendar if you had a year
to prepare?

Yes 60.2% (532)
No 39.8% (351)

Concerns About Early Start in Summer

* Starting earlier is a disadvantage to kids when they enter
kindergarten. A two-week shift would hurt those kids who are too young
to begin with when entering school.

* It conflicts with private and preschool schedules.

* The weather is better in August than in June. Let the kids enjoy it.

* This would cut the summer short.Teachers already spend a week setting
up their classrooms. They would need to come in even earlier to set up
for the school year.

* The change would mean the loss of ten days of summer break.

* This would make scheduling family vacations in the summer difficult.
Many families go on vacation in August.

* Many have travel plans for next August that cannot be changed.

* The change will interfere with the summer school schedule.

* Many families take vacations in August. The 10-day count would be
before or right at Labor Day, which could lead to incorrect staffing.

* Childcare issues in mid-August for both parents and educators.

* Childcare issues in early June Ð most camps don't start until
mid-June.

* Many teachers have their own kids in other districts. This would be
disruptive.

* Creates a problem for intern teachers because it doesn't match
University schedules.

Concerns About an Extended Holiday Break

* Longer break would leave paras financially disadvantaged.

* Ending so close to Christmas (Dec. 23) would inconvenience families
and disrupt holiday travel.

* As it stands now, kids work on projects over the winter break. This
change would jeopardize those projects.

* For those with child care issues this would be a burden.

* Doing report cards in December will add to holiday stress levels.
Members don't want to correct finals or average grades over the winter
break.

* Kindergartners would have a harder time adjusting back to school
after a three week break.

* A longer holiday break would negatively impact substitutes, who would
be forced to look for work elsewhere.

Additional concerns include the effect on the Summer School schedule
and the beginning of the year professional development schedule, how
this would effect after school and summer programs, concern about the
timing of standardized testing, and the negative experience of other
districts who tried such a change.

Reasons for Change

* Students have difficulty retaining material during winter break. This
will help improve academic performance. Teachers often spend the first
week in January reviewing what went on before the break.

* Students could start the mid-year fresh.

* May help attendance issues when returning from winter break.

* Students could travel with families during winter break, instead of
missing class.

* The change would make it easier to send mid-year grades to colleges.

* It would eliminate wasted time after AP tests and give more time to
prepare for them.

* Earlier start would benefit students taking STAR tests.

* It would align the calendar with the City College schedule, and would
help students and teachers who take courses there.

* A shorter summer would benefit the students and families.

Moving Forward

UESF will bring the concerns expressed by members to the district in
order to get them addressed by SFUSD administration. Look for further
information via email blast and on the UESF website as to when and
where the district will solicit future comment.

One final note. By far and away the comment made the most by UESF
members was a simple longing for days gone by: "Why Can't School Start
After Labor Day?!!!"

SUMMARY OF UBC/ADM MEETING FRIDAY 12/12/08
(AS OF YET NOT PROVIDED FROM PRINCIPALÉ)
1. CONCERNS REGARDING PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS INTO CLASSEES AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, WHICH CHANGED WHAT TEACHERS AHD, PROPOSED IN
MAY/JUNE.
2. REQUEST THAT GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING
STUDENTS IN CLASSES
3. REQUEST THAT TEACHERS HAVE INPUT INTO WHO IS PLACED IN THEIR ROOM IN
ADDITION TO STUDENTS THEY ALREADY HAVE ON ROSTER AND THAT RESOLUTION OF
MATTER BE MUTUAL
4. REQUEST THAT TEACHERS BE PLACED IN THIRD PERIOD READING/ELEECTIVE
CLASSES ACCORDING TO NCLB HIGHLY QUALIFIED ABILITY TO TEACH THESE
CLASSES.
5. THE IRF HAS ENOUGH TO DO IT IS NOT IN HER JOB DSCRIPTION TO PLACE
STUDENTS INTO READING AND ELECTIVE CLASSES.THAT SHOULD BE DECIDED BY
GRADE LEVEL TEACHERS
6. REQUEST TO SEE ME UESF FLIERÉ. TEACHERS SHOULD NOT BE CALLED INTO
OFFICE UNLESS INFORMED ABOUT SIBJECT TO BE COVEREDÉNO CHANGING SUBJECT
WHEN TEACHER IN OFFICE. SHOULD BE OFFERED UBC BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE
REPRESENTATION OR ANOTHER PERSON TO REPRESENT THEM. DATES ON PRINCIPAL
OBSERVATION CALENDAR NEED TO BE HONOREDÉ. CONCERNS ABOUT BOTH IRF AND
LSP OBSERVING AND QUESTIONING TEACHERÉ. IS THIS PART OF LSP JOB
DESCRIPTION
7. REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION PRESENTED TO PRINCIPAL
REGARDING
A. MIDDLE SCHOOL OPERATIONS MONDAY REMINDERS
B. SFUSD ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
C. SFUSD PRINCIPALS MEETING MINUTES
D. UPDATED BALANCED SCORE CARD DOCUMENTATION TO REVIEW FOR CONTRACTUAL
ALLIGNMENT
E. COPY OF SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10/08
8. 12-09-08, BUILDING REP ENOTE TO PRINCIPAL SHARED REGARDING CONCERNS
ABOUT UNILATERAL DECISIONS MADE TO DATE BY ADM
7.2.1.2 All teachers regularly assigned to a school shall be at their
respective
classrooms or other places of service at least fifteen (15) minutes but
not
more than thirty (30) minutes before the regular opening of school as
communicated by the administrator. The UBC, following consultation
with the faculty, may designate additional before or after school time
within the workweek described above.

7.2.1.2.1 At sites where common planning time is built into the
schedule, the
minimum report time referred to in Section 7.2.1.2 shall be five (5) to
ten (10) minutes. Common planning time shall be used for the
following types of activities: team planning, student study teams,
parent conferences, curriculum development, faculty meetings and
other professional activities.

7.2.7 Teachers may be required to attend no more than two (2) faculty
meetings per
month, such time to be considered part of the work week described above.
Time for common planning time, after school parent events and all other
meetings shall be considered part of the workweek described above. This
time
shall be scheduled with the concurrence of the UBC, except in case of
emergency. Site administrations and UBCÕs are encouraged to complete the
yearÕs schedule within the first two weeks of the school year.
9.1.2 The District and Union agree that the process of reducing class
size requires
accurate, verifiable, and timely reports of current and projected
enrollment
and attendance, coordination and cooperation between Central Office and
school sites in assigning students, and participation of the UBC with
the
principal in the shared decisions determining utilization of allocated
staff.

9.2.4.2 If the assignment of a student after the tenth (10th) day of
school causes
this number to be exceeded, the UBC shall be provided documentation
describing the efforts made to place the student in a less crowded
class.

9.3.1.3 No later than March 15th the UBC and the principal at each
school will
meet to review the projected staff allocation numbers and the
utilization of
the assigned staff for the next school year.

9.3.3.5 By March 15th, staffing allocations for the following year are
provided to
the schools, with copies provided to the Union; these allocations may
reflect District layoff plans for August, if any.
9.3.3.6 By April 1st, the first voluntary transfer process is conducted
pursuant to
Article 15, Staffing and Assignment, of the Agreement, unless the
District
and the Union agree to cancel/postpone said process.

9.3.3.10 Classes shall be balanced as quickly as administratively
feasible by
September 15th. The Assistant Superintendents, in consultation with site
and program administrators, will give due consideration to the
possibility
of capping school and class enrollments; the UBC shall have input on
such
site decisions.
9.3.4.1 After the initial enrollment verification, the principal shall
meet with the
UBC periodically to make every reasonable effort to balance class
sizes. If
the situation cannot satisfactorily be resolved at the site, the
Central Office
and the Union shall be alerted for possible resolution.

9.5 Class size goals
9.5.2 Middle Schools
9.5.2.1 English ....................................................25
9.5.2.2 Foreign Language ...................................30
9.5.2.3 Mathematics............................................30
9.5.2.4 Science....................................................30
9.5.2.5 Social Studies..........................................30
9.5.2.6 Art
...........................................................28
9.5.2.8 Homemaking...........................................28
9.5.2.9 Industrial Arts .........................................28
9.5.2.10 Music (excluding choir, band,
orchestra) and performing arts ................ 28
9.5.2.11 Physical Education .................................37
9.5.2.12 Core Program..........................................28
9.5.2.13 English as a Second Language................ 25
9.5.2.14 Reading, Reading Lab, Math Lab........... 25

14. Health and Safety
14.1.1 Each work site to which teachers are regularly assigned shall
have a
comprehensive safety and disaster plan, which shall be updated annually
by
October 1st of each school year.

14.1.1.1 The site administrator shall develop or modify the plan after
collaborative
input from the UBC, classified employees, the site council and/or the
parent-teacher organization at the site. The plan shall be submitted to
the
Superintendent or his/her designee for approval.
14.1.1.4 Hazardous conditions in the work place which are made known to
the
District and which pose an immediate danger to the health or safety of
teachers or students shall be reported by the District to the Union and
UBC at the site with plans to rectify them. A complaint by a teacher or
Building Representative that there has been a violation of the safety of
students, teachers or other employees shall be made to the site
administrator as promptly as possible. The complaint shall be reduced to
written form. The site administrator/designee shall provide a written
response as to the disposition of the complaint to complainant, the UBC
and the Labor/Management Health and Safety Committee (LMHSC) unless the
matter has been turned over to the LMHSC, in which case the
LMHSC shall provide the response. (See Section 14.5)

15.3.4 Transfer out of regular cycle Ñ In the event a vacancy occurs
outside the
regular transfer cycle, such vacancy shall be posted for a ten (10) day
period.
Appropriately credentialed applicants shall be interviewed. The notice
of
acceptance or denial shall normally take place within ten (10) days of
the
close of posting.
15.3.5 The principal shall interview and recommend for transfer from
among those
teachers who interview. The principal of a secondary school will
normally
involve the department head or department representative in the
interview and
recommendation process. Teachers from the Union Building Committee of a
school will normally also be involved.

25. Union Building Committee
25.1 At the site the duly elected Union Building Committee (UBC),
designed to
represent both UESF bargaining units, is responsible for implementing
and
enforcing provisions of this Agreement. The duly elected Union Building
Representative shall serve as the chair of this committee.
25.2 The Union Building Representative at each site represents UESF at
that site,
represents the site district-wide, and serves as liaison between the
faculty and the
site administration.
25.3 Roles and responsibilities of the Union Building Committee (UBC)
25.3.1 The site administrator shall meet at least once a month with up
to seven (7)
members of the Union Building Committee on matters of contract
administration. This committee shall also coordinate site elections to
identify
representatives for various other functions within the contract. The
UBC shall
have a place on the agenda at each faculty meeting, and shall have the
opportunity to make a brief statement/report on matters of Union
concern or
business.
25.3.6 The UBC at each site shall have timely access to all pertinent,
nonconfidential
information available to site administration regarding staffing,
assignment, programming, facilities management and planning, staff
development, and budgeting, and including timelines and deadlines as
set by
district administration.
25.3.7 The UBC shall meet with site administration to share information
and ideas
with the goal of achieving consensus agreement on matters of mutual
concern
regarding the operation of the site including staffing, assignment,
programming, facilities management and planning, staff development, and
budgeting, and including timelines and deadlines as set by district
administration, and all other matters pertaining to school policy and
operations.

25.3.8 The UBC serves as a liaison to the Restructuring Council or
successor (Article
21, Restructuring).

25.3.8.1 The UBC shall conduct the election for teacher and
paraprofessional
positions on the School Site Council or other similar governing bodies.
25.3.8.2 The Union Building Representative shall be a member, either
elected or
ex-officio, of any shared decision-making body to the extent permitted
by
law. The Union Building Committee at a school site is encouraged to work
in conjunction with the shared decision-making body as a unified
representative body.

25.3.8.3 In the case of any school identified as a low-performing
school by the
process described in Article 21, Restructuring, or as part of a District
Union collaboration such as the Ford Foundation supported Labor
Management Community Committee (LMCC), the UBC shall work with
the LMCC to schedule meetings regarding disseminating information and
planning, coordinate site activities with the School Site Council, and
to
conduct any elections by the instructional staff that may be required to
approve the proposed site plan.
Section 2. Building Representatives
a. The Building Representative shall be the chairperson of the Union
Building
Committee (UBC).
b. The Building Representative shall be the representative of UESF in a
school,
center, or other unit, and shall serve as liaison between the members
therein and
the UESF.
c. Building Representatives shall automatically be members of the
Assembly and
shall be part of the apportioned delegation as set forth in Article I.
of these
Bylaws.
d. Building Representatives shall be members of any shared
decision-making body
as set forth in the Contracts.
Section 3. Union Building Committees (UBC)
a. The UBC together with the Building Representative shall be
responsible for
implementation and enforcement of the Contracts.
b. UBC members shall be members or alternate members of the Assembly as
set
forth in Article I of these Bylaws.
c. The UBC shall design and conduct elections, subject to guidelines
established by
UESF, for Building Representative(s), UBC, and any other shared
decisionmaking
body at the site as provided for in the Contracts.
d. The UBC together with the Building Representative shall represent
UESF
members at the site.