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Bargaining unit survey flags inconsistent discipline, workload strain and asks to restore TOSA/ELTPS roles
Summary
A bargaining unit representative told trustees June 18 that a staff survey of ~420 members found inconsistent restorative-discipline implementation, communication problems and administrator burnout—especially at sites with many IEPs—and urged reinstating TOSA/ELTPS positions to speed coaching and student supports.
A representative for the district's employee bargaining unit presented survey results to the board on June 18, reporting roughly 245 responses (about 60% of a 420-member sample) and identifying four district‑wide trends.
The survey highlighted: inconsistent application of restorative practices and limited accountability for repeat offenders; operational and communication shortfalls including frequent last‑minute planning changes that disrupt campus operations; workload and burnout among administrators at sites with many IEPs or special-day classes; and the positive effect of administrator visibility (e.g., presence at lunch and recess) on staff sentiment.
The speaker said more than half of sites achieved decent response rates and shared site‑level strengths and growth opportunities. The representative urged the board to reconsider rescinded positions (TOSAs and ELTPS), saying the loss delays services for students and reduces timely coaching for teachers. "Who pays the price? Our students," the speaker said, arguing that services will take longer to reach students without those positions.
Trustees thanked the bargaining-unit representative and acknowledged the survey findings; the district noted the results would be shared with the executive team and considered in staffing and professional‑development planning.
