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Teachers present bargaining openers; advocates outline state paid-pregnancy-leave proposal
Summary
The Mill Valley teachers’ bargaining team presented openers focused on hours, professional standards, leave, and compensation; a separate update noted a statewide CTA-sponsored pregnancy-leave bill is expected to propose up to 14 weeks of paid leave for educators.
Members of the Mill Valley Teachers Association presented bargaining 'sunshine' documents and openers for the 2024–25 contract talks, saying their priorities are aimed at improving conditions for students and educators. Erin Frazier introduced team members from elementary and middle sites and read the union’s letter outlining proposed articles to open, including Article 10 (hours of employment), Article 14 (professional standards), Article 19 (leaves), and Article 21 (compensation).
Union representatives called for equitable preparation time, guaranteed daily instructional aides for youngest learners, clearer limits on camera use to protect workplace climate, updated leave language consistent with new laws, and competitive compensation and benefits.
Separately, a presenter briefed trustees on ongoing state advocacy for paid pregnancy leave for teachers. The update said a CTA-sponsored bill planned for the 2025–26 legislative session would propose up to 14 weeks of paid leave with full pay for school employees for pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or related recovery; speakers framed the policy as improving retention and addressing gender equity among educators.
The board received these updates; bargaining dates were proposed for January and February and the board was informed that bargaining will proceed with the district’s negotiation calendar. No bargaining agreement was negotiated or approved during the meeting.
