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Union leaders, teachers say district unprepared for school year; cite scheduling and supply gaps
Summary
Union leaders told the board teachers faced unfilled classroom orders and last-minute master-schedule changes ahead of the Aug. 2025 school start; unions requested negotiations and improved planning and training.
PERRIS, Calif. — Leaders from district unions told the Perris Union High School District board on Aug. 13 that the 2025–26 school year opened with significant operational problems that placed extra burdens on teachers.
PSA President Jason Miller said teachers returned to schools with classroom orders unfilled and master schedules not ready in some sites as late as Aug. 8. "The two biggest areas of concern, classroom orders were not being filled and master schedules were not being ready for teachers," Miller said, adding that some teachers had to revamp lessons at the last minute.
CSEA President Cynthia Navarro said the union hopes to reach agreement on salary and president release time during negotiations scheduled for Aug. 22 and that her group is willing to accept half release time for equity with teachers. Navarro described a positive start in many schools despite the operational issues but emphasized the need for district support and improved communication.
Board members acknowledged the concerns and said they would work with cabinet and HR to address lesson- and staffing-related deficiencies while continuing negotiations with employee groups.
Next steps: District staff and union representatives to continue discussions at the Aug. 22 negotiation session and at an internal PRC meeting with cabinet.
