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AFT representative urges South San ISD board to address pay and workplace concerns
Summary
Tom Cummins of South San AFT told trustees the union supports the battery measure but urged the board to address working‑conditions issues including pay for hourly staff, planning time, paperwork, micromanagement and alleged favoritism.
Tom Cummins, representing South San AFT, used the public‑comment period on June 15 to press district leaders to address pay and workplace conditions for staff.
“My name is Tom Cummins, and I'm representing South San AFT,” Cummins told the board. He said the local union would honor its internal process before making a formal endorsement but stressed urgent nonpay issues: excessive paperwork, lack of respect for teachers, micromanagement, alleged bullying without recourse, failure to honor 45 minutes of required teacher planning time, and instances of favoritism on some campuses. “These don't cost money,” Cummins said, urging the board and administration to act during the summer.
Cummins also asked the board to consider pay increases that reflect current inflation (he cited a 4.2% rate), particularly for hourly employees. He thanked the board and said the summer break provided time for the district to address concerns.
Superintendent Dr. Hinojosa and trustees later described planned compensation steps in other agenda items, including a $3,000 allocation per returning teacher and proposed paraprofessional raises tied to the voter‑approval tax‑rate proposal discussed later in the meeting.
Cummins’ remarks were recorded during the public‑comment period; the board did not take action during public comment but proceeded with scheduled presentations and budget discussions.
