SICK LEAVE FORM

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1. Be provided a review of the highlights of 2001-2002;
2. Receive the proposed slate of candidates for the June election and be provided an opportunity to nominate additional candidates;
3. Receive a copy of the 2002-2003 budget; and
4. Have the opportunity to socialize with their current colleagues, as well as, those who have retired.

The Clark County Association of Secondary School Principals and the Clark County Association of Elementary School Principals will hold end of the year business meetings at the same location beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m.

CCASA invites and encourages all active, associate, and affiliate members to attend this important meeting. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and appetizers will be served. Additionally, as Allin Chandler will be retiring as Executive Director of CCASA effective June 30, 2002, it will be an opportunity to thank Allin for his years of dedication to CCASA and to wish him well in his quasi retirement. As you know, Allin will continue to work for CCASA on a part time basis.

The current Agreement between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional-technical Employees establishes a pool of sick leave days available to administrators who have no other available leave. The pool of days is created by administrators who voluntarily designate a half-day or a full day of vacation for which they would otherwise be compensated under Article 18-4.

It is our belief that this pool of days will grow each year until it contains a hundred or more days. A form letter is provided in this edition of the Unifier for your use if you would like to designate a half-day or a full day to the sick leave pool. Administrators must have in excess of 85 vacation days on June 30 to be eligible to donate days to the sick leave pool. YOUR GENEROSITY TODAY WILL BE A CRITICAL PIECE IN THE WELFARE OF A CCASA MEMBER IN THE FUTURE.

1. iNVest - CCASA requested Mr. Garcia to explain how the state superintendent’s iNVest proposal would assist with the restoration of class size cuts and a return to the previous Board priority of one elementary assistant principal for every elementary school with over 500 students.

Mr. Garcia indicated that funds returned to the District through the iNVest proposal could be utilized to restore what has previously been cut. Mr. Garcia committed that when additional funding is received, an open dialogue will occur to determine spending priorities and to what level previous cuts would be restored. He expressed concern that the state may provide additional funding but fail to allow local control over the establishment of spending priorities.

2. Custodial Assignment Changes - CCASA expressed concern that the current substitute pool was created by the removal of custodians from schools and asked the superintendent to outline how the additional $1.9 million dedicated for custodians would provide relief to schools.

Mr. Garcia and Dr. Rulffes indicated that the District is currently 100 custodians below minimum staffing levels. The $1.9 million provided funding to establish 50 full time year round substitute custodians in a central pool that will be able to assist with the filling of custodial vacancies each day. This central pool is in addition to the pool of ten substitutes created in each region by removing existing custodians from schools.

3. Transfer / Promotion Process - CCASA continues to express concern that positions are filled without first being announced and that regional influences limit an administrator’s ability to transfer between regions. CCASA believes that all vacant positions must be announced.

Mr. Garcia stated that he believes that administrators should have access to all positions and that they should never be locked into a single region. Mr. Garcia also stated that at times the District will need to make exceptions to the previously agreed upon transfer agreement. Dr. Orci indicated that the District retains the prerogative regarding the transfer procedure. CCASA expressed concern regarding the indication and reviewed the history of how the agreement was reached.

4. Third Grade Class Size Reduction - CCASA’s concern in this area is that the District may not be in compliance with the state law regarding class size reduction. CCASA asked the superintendent to outline the District’s fallback position if the waiver is not granted from the state.

Dr. Rulffes indicated that there was no fallback position and that if the waiver was not granted that significant disruption would occur and that the District may have to undo the staffing cuts which have already occurred at the third grade level. Dr. Orci indicated that the District’s legal staff has rendered an opinion that the decision to change third grade class size from 19-1 to 22-1 is consistent with the law.

5. Evaluation - Research - Design / Assistant Superintendent Position - CCASA requested a status report on this new position.

Mr. Garcia indicated that the position has been flown nationally and will be filled as soon as a qualified person is identified.

6. Non-essential Tasks - CCASA requested a status report on the District’s response to the non-essential tasks.

Dr. Orci indicated that all of the District responses to the non-essential tasks have been compiled and that the District was now in the process of determining what action can be taken.

7. Administrators’ Evaluation - CCASA expressed concern regarding the regions placing tables of the school’s test results in principal evaluations and that there is an expectation that there will be a 5% increase in achievement. Additionally, CCASA expressed concern that a principal’s failure to reach the achievement goal will result in an unsatisfactory rating on his/her evaluation.

Dr. Orci indicated that principals will be held accountable for reviewing test scores, disaggregating the data, developing school improvement plans, etc. However, principals will not be rated unsatisfactory solely based on achievement goals not being met. Dr. Orci indicated that this subject will be a topic for the next executive cabinet meeting and that direction will be provided to the region superintendents.

A. Negotiations - No additional sessions have been scheduled due to the pending teacher arbitration. However, CCASA will submit a proposal requesting that the 2% pass through money approved during the 2001 legislative session for 2002/2003 begin in July 2002 for 12-month employees and in August for 10- and 11-month employees and that CCASA reserves the right to reopen negotiations if any group receives more than a 2% salary increase. Additionally, CCASA is working with CEA in preparation for its arbitration;

B. CCASA Office Technology Upgrade - Approval was given to proceed with the purchase and installation of new computers for the CCASA office. The Representative Council also approved the development of a CCASA web site;

C. CCASA Office Furniture - An itemized listing of furniture previously approved by the Representative Council that has been received or ordered was reviewed;

D. Garcia / Orci / Rulffes / CCASA Staff Meetings - Agenda items for the April 24 and April 29, 2002, meetings were reviewed;

E. CCASA Survey - The survey and written comments have been reviewed with Mr. Garcia, Dr. Rulffes, and Dr. Orci. It is our goal to complete an executive summary the week of May 20;

F. June CCASA Meeting - Representative Council members agreed to hold the final regular Representative Council meeting of the year on June 6, 2002. Additionally, plans for the annual general membership meeting scheduled for June 18, 2002, at the Palace Station were reviewed; and

G. Lawsuit - The status of a lawsuit filed against CCASA by a former member was reviewed. CCASA staff will explore the possibility of filing a counter suit against this individual;

3. New Business:

A. Administrators’ Advisory Council Agenda A partial list of agenda items for the May 21, 2002, meeting were identified;

B. Unused Sick Leave / Retiree Medical Projected Payouts-- - The Representative Council approved the payouts as projected;

C. 2002-2003 Projected Budget - The proposed budget was approved and will be distributed at the general membership meeting scheduled for June 18, 2002, at the Palace Station and through the June / July UNIFIER; and

D. CCASA / CCSD Health Insurance Plan -Allin reviewed the renewal dates of the various components of the CCASA health benefits program. Renewal proposals have been requested for medical, dental, vision and long term disability. Concern was expressed regarding the impact of medical malpractice costs, increasing hospital expenses, and escalating prescription drug charges on the renewal rates for the CCASA medical insurance. Two meetings have been held with Sierra Health to discuss medical renewal. Sierra has provided information that illustrates their expenses have exceeded the premiums collected. The CCASA staff met with the CCASA Health Insurance Committee to review health insurance information and will schedule additional meetings with Sierra to review proposed renewal options.

4. Committee Reports - Kathy Kulas, President of CCAESP, reported on the activities of the elementary principals association and David Harcourt, CCASA President, provided information related to the reclassification study.

5. Executive Director’s Report - Allin provided a review of the accountant’s report, membership report, and the various CCASA activities and the types of assistance provided to CCASA members.