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Redfern said the union and district met in June but are “still at a standstill on three critical issues” that she described as core to teachers’ professional rights: Article 6 (bargaining unit member rights), Article 11 (duties and hours of employment) and Article 12 (extra duty/extra pay). She said the district’s proposed language would “severely limit teachers’ professional judgment” and open the door to “punitive oversight and micromanagement.”

The union president urged the board to reopen negotiations. “We support the use of adopted curriculum,” Redfern said, “but we oppose language that forces rigid mandates that even district-hired experts say fall short.” She said teachers need flexibility to “adapt, differentiate, make instructional decisions” and to use supplemental resources and project-based learning to support students.

On collaboration time, Redfern said LCTA proposed a modest increase to protected collaboration once per month; she said the district rejected that and offered to keep existing collaboration days only if districts guarantee the time is used for teacher collaboration rather than district-directed agendas. On extra duty, she said district language would allow assignments during the instructional day that could exclude unit members from paid opportunities and let external hires perform roles “that have traditionally belonged to our experienced educators.”

Redfern also criticized the district’s latest compensation offer, saying it included “0% ongoing increase to base salary and a one-time 1.85% off-schedule payment,” and that about 30% of that one-time payment was funded by parent donations, not district ongoing funds. She cited rising health-care costs and asked why teachers would be asked to accept less pay while class sizes rise.

The remarks were delivered during the board’s public comment period; the board did not take action or respond beyond the procedural limits the Brown Act allows for non-agendized public comment.

The union’s statement included a request that the district “return to the bargaining table, willing to engage, ready to listen, and committed to reaching a settlement that’s fair and respectful.” Redfern concluded, “LCTA believes our teachers matter and our students matter too.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LCUSD Governing Board Meeting: June 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mandy Redfern, president of the La Cañada Teachers Association, told the La Cañada Unified School District governing board that the union remains at an impasse with district negotiators over multiple contract provisions and pay.","taxTitle","La Canada Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",65693,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187831,"Board delegates bid-award authority for J/H modernization, extends lease for interim modular housing at PCY",293,4412000,4705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a&start=4412&end=4705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a/thumbnail_4412000.jpg","/articles/6187831/California/Board-delegates-bid-award-authority-for-JH-modernization-extends-lease-for-interim-modular-housing-at-PCY","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187831-65acfcecafb42db19cbbdb6d077177b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776054259&Signature=k7YyKfcTx2kfDDxhYFADjKIeqyQ92flNIIX5S5EA4OG6nu8LrWFqT8JTsOANJZHuJIbMGkITGe2BBJzTmXyc01rXnT46Am11i-j2e1Ujmoo6IVPGOMY9DeUu744UBMTLL4ON1bhTCIIMjZ92XeE973KZvt9ExV64j-bZ9CIjlEW-gYcv5~ylbFuE3z2JtmX994dh79Ji~GAeDn4p3e-jwveiJk9Nge1EWmh7opn21mlYVtX8vW3U2Nc4ZEhU6U82KPk2NYq-AbHrjbg--2V6KGvcF3q3qiGfRhXSMbD3P9aZH6QTF7xHjaiIZcZTWA-6h0otcNy2ooJckJISSB85vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The governing board delegated limited authority to staff to accept the lowest responsive bid for the modernization of Kindergarten Building J and Classroom Building H at Paradise Canyon and approved a lease renewal for interim modular classroom housing used during construction.

Melissa told the board the J and H modernization project has plans under review by the Division of State Architect; staff anticipated DSA approval and bids were advertised with a due date of July 24, 2025. Because the next regular board meeting is August 12, staff requested a resolution delegating authority to the superintendent (or designee) to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder so construction can begin on or about Aug. 1, 2025. Board members approved the delegation by motion.

Staff said bids for the J/H modernization are expected to be in the multi‑million‑dollar range; Melissa later told the board a rough estimate for the project’s bids is around $8 million. The board asked how responsiveness would be evaluated; staff said they would use the district’s bond program manager, Harold Pierre, to assess responsiveness and would bring the contract back to the board on Aug. 12 for final ratification.

On a related construction item the board approved a lease renewal for interim housing at Paradise Canyon. The district currently leases 14 classrooms and one restroom building; staff has purchased three classroom buildings and will remove those three from the renewed lease so the district no longer pays for units it now owns. The current lease has options to renew for two additional years under the same terms. Staff said the lease requires the lessor (Class Leasing) to remove the buildings at the end of the lease and that the district is preparing foundations and ramps for the portables.

Both actions were approved to avoid delays in the modernization schedule and to ensure interim student housing during construction. Staff invited board members to an on-site walkthrough of the Paradise Canyon campus in the coming days to review progress.","To keep construction on schedule, the board authorized staff to accept the lowest responsive bidder for J and H modernization at Paradise Canyon and approved a lease renewal that removes three purchased classroom units; staff expects construction to begin Aug. 1 and bids are due July 24.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187835,"Board approves stadium license to LA Sports Club and $73,447 turf shock-pad change order from capital funds",1828,3308000,5136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a&start=3308&end=5136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a/thumbnail_3308000.jpg","/articles/6187835/California/Board-approves-stadium-license-to-LA-Sports-Club-and-73447-turf-shock-pad-change-order-from-capital-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187835-ba2899fb9c78cc9bf2381d983af0b81b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776054259&Signature=jqiI9WaH~9kFb3lnj5U-E13R7HWHTBtMb2zoQt6cAoouWUkbOK1Y7fvl1ST9nyaaOthbRg9cS97COw7BH8ueVVciBgm-wy8MPfaMtgS3MLu8pdQVnmrTpGVodnNq~pcsXmzkuau1j83~N8y7VcKh6uxv28-Kk0a7dZyf3zAMDOzkFYYQsprp8PDAy4lzQ~zHHcmFfUxmwwsMonOdN7V6sR2DnYgMyzSZ~KQto~S99AqOlCY2hKOD-Ey~QRnk3VTSSI2O~sq3Hv22zAdxIYZbk8Hd~qP8f64ZD6nPO9O8h9hoph-eQcGEEhbPqTCzmZzAIlzNYrVRA7fJ-PMbfwuRBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Cañada Unified School District governing board approved a one-year license agreement for use of the LCHS stadium by LA Sports Club (LASC) and approved a change order to replace shock pads under the stadium turf after contractors found more damage than expected.

Melissa, speaking for staff, said the district received two responsive bids for stadium use and recommended continuing the license with LASC, a local 501(c)(3) youth soccer organization that drew roughly 100 players from La Cañada and surrounding communities last season. The approved license covers Saturday use from noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 7 to 10 a.m. (staff said LASC has been flexible when the district needs field access for school events).

Separately, staff reported that during replacement of synthetic turf at LCHS Stadium the contractor (FieldTurf USA) found more than the expected approximately 5,000 square feet of shock pads were unusable. FieldTurf recommended full replacement of the pads for long-term performance. The contract increase is $113,000; because the original contract contained a $40,000 allowance, the net additional cost to the district is $73,447.08, staff said.

Board members asked whether the extra cost would come from the general fund; staff confirmed the money will be paid from the district’s capital outlay field and turf budget and not the general fund or bond funds. Staff also said the district will attempt to recover some value by selling reusable sections of the removed material back to other users or the manufacturer.

Both the license and the turf change order were approved by motion. Board members and staff framed the turf replacement as necessary to ensure a safe, long-lasting playing surface ahead of the fall football season.","The board approved a one-year stadium license with LA Sports Club and a change order for the LCHS stadium turf project after contractors found more shock-pad replacement was required; staff said the additional net cost will come from the district's capital outlay field fund, not the general fund or bond money.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187840,"La Cañada Unified board directs staff to explore formal joint governance with city",1029,2015000,3044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a&start=2015&end=3044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064299-c816bc4b5cbd84f068616625da159d7a/thumbnail_2015000.jpg","/articles/6187840/California/La-Cañada-Unified-board-directs-staff-to-explore-formal-joint-governance-with-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187840-69d572364e7b6392b1e42569e2a3d83b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776054259&Signature=AcVdPWo1BzpMAr15Ixcck4RoEb5Xc~QpRjeyJEGqGY5QV6ox34GzoflDPsK4uiplzV5VjXMQsu7ZPrFhvrRqAFyBWpAp9gmzznPGDL0xuhLKvtekRcxB2Dn1c1zl5EqieI00Qe51EaJB6Rqpo9Gl9rD7B8Z5~ADnzobbVaaYnM-m-B-GycN0Zxvb8riEmB~kr5aZeNEOrLjQjWCXXGts6kDKqdjj0ayiK4A6DyVRSuv4a9F9iHyznUzXWoqQtmAXVCRncIZL1OhsuKVE-O4HwAHp7ht0pOf6psrBR702uakOX91zBGaFlDhnQAnsVVGy9pI9VE24D2XPq59CHbxlcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Cañada Unified School District governing board voted to direct staff to begin exploring a potential joint government structure with the City of La Cañada Flintridge, following a presentation outlining a shared-governance framework.

Kim Bowman, mayor pro tem of La Cañada Flintridge, and a district board member who co-presented described a proposed structure that would formalize collaboration beyond transactional joint-use matters. Bowman said the framework would center on a shared strategic master plan, joint working teams to execute priorities and a joint governance team that would meet once or twice a year to monitor the plan.

Bowman and the district presenter described scope areas that would fall under the shared framework: parks, fields and facilities; traffic and crossing-guard coordination around schools; safety and security; community infrastructure and broadband partnerships; student enrichment and course opportunities; and community celebrations such as graduation and parades.

Under the proposal, an expanded joint operations team (repositioning the existing joint-use committee) would handle operational work while joint working teams would drive execution. The presenters suggested scheduling one governance meeting in early fall (September–October) and one in late winter (February–March), with interim meetings as needed. They also recommended legal review of the framework by both agencies’ counsel.

During the meeting the board moved to “direct staff to begin the process of exploring a potential joint government structure” and voted to approve the motion. The board’s action authorizes staff time to collaborate with city staff and to engage legal counsel as needed; the motion did not adopt any final governance charter or create a joint body on the record.

Board members praised the proposal and noted the district’s limited legal budget; presenters said the city attorney’s office had been asked to draft an initial textual framework. The board indicated intent to convene representatives of both agencies in the fall to secure conceptual approval, discuss charter elements, identify priorities and set meeting dates.

Next steps described by presenters include drafting a formal framework for review, convening community engagement to gather priorities and returning to each governing body for further direction and possible legal review.","Board members authorized staff to begin exploring a formal joint governance framework with the City of La Cañada Flintridge after a joint-use subcommittee proposed a shared strategic master plan, joint working teams and a twice-yearly joint governance meeting cycle.","actionData","errors"]

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