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Votes at a glance: MVLA board approves labor agreements, salary schedules, and policy updates
Summary
In a single meeting the board approved DTA and CSEA tentative agreements, a set of reclassifications, a me‑too salary schedule for unrepresented employees, several district policies and a bond refunding; trustees also set a 2% increase in trustee compensation.
The Mountain View‑Los Altos board recorded a series of formal actions and votes during the meeting.
Key outcomes: • CSEA reclassification recommendations — Approved (voice vote recorded 5‑0). Administration said the recommendations came from a joint committee composed of managers and CSEA members. • Tentative agreement with the District Teachers Association (DTA) — Approved (moved by Katherine; seconded by Alex; vote recorded 5‑0). Administration thanked negotiating teams and described an interest‑based process. • Tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) — Approved (moved by Katherine; seconded by Alex; vote recorded 5‑0). CSEA president Carol Johnson was present for the item. • Unrepresented 'me too' salary schedule (management/confidential) — Approved (vote 5‑0). Administration said the schedule aligns unrepresented employees with negotiated increases. • Board compensation increase — After debate, trustees amended the original proposal and voted to raise trustee compensation by 2% (voice count recorded as 3 in favor, 2 opposed). • Appointments to the NW SELPA Community Advisory Committee — Two parent/community nominees were appointed (vote 5‑0). • Policy updates — The board approved updates to weather safety (5141.75), general safety (5142), and the facilities master plan policy (7110) to align with CSBA/state updates (each item approved 5‑0). • Bond refunding — Resolution 25‑26.30 authorizing refunding of Measure E Series A bonds was approved (vote 5‑0); staff said the move is intended to lower borrowing costs for taxpayers.
Several votes were unanimous; the one non‑unanimous action was the trustee compensation amendment (2% increase). For details on motions, movers, and next steps see the actions list below.
