SL Trib writes about pilot performance pay schools

Go to www.sltrib.com to read Lisa Schencker's article on a pilot program approved by the Legislature (evidently $300,000 not needed elsewhere) to pay 5 schools to try performance pay using evaluations and test scores.

Utah to Join tougher Federal Standards

Ledyard King writes in June 2 USA Today that 46 states (I believe Utah is one of those 46) have "agreed in principle to develop a set of rigourous criteria to prepare high school graduates for college and the workplace." "This is a giant first step in the right direction", U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says. Read the entire article at www.usatoday.com

Rick

Thanks to Negotiation Teams

A big thank you to WEA's negotiation team: Kirk Ottley, Marlene Irons, Shari Combe, Terie Maxfield, Brent Ludlow, and Lee Claycomb. They spent many hours working out this years agreement.

Also, a big thanks to OEA's Negotiation team as they continue to meet to come to an agreement: Mary Courney, Bonnie Darlington, Jenny Venegas, Doug Stephens, Whit Freund, Sherrie Dame, and Christine Tea.

OEA's next meeting with the district is June 8. Rick

OEA Negotiations to meet June 8

OEA Negotiations with the district will resume June 8 at the UniServ office. That will allow the district to prepare the information requested at our last meeting. We look forward to seeing what the district has to present. We were of course happy to see the district's willingness to help with insurance premiums in this tough budget year. Davis is close to settling their negotiations along with Granite and others along the Wasatch front. Weber ratified their contract a week ago. Most districts are working hard to limit the cuts and make sure they are equitable. Rick

Summer Office Hours-Ogden/Weber UniServ

Hi everyone. Hope you have a groovy summer. Our summer office hours will be 9-3. I am always available at 801-390-6365. Thanks Rick

OEA Negotiations Meeting has been rescheduled for June 8. Please check here for updates throughout the summer.

Ogden School Board to help with insurance costs

Our Insurance committee reports that the Ogden City School Board has offered to pay approximately $1.188 million (total annual amount for all employees) towards our insurance premiums. This would be a big help for our employees during this difficult budget time. Our OEA Negotiations Team will meet with the district team Monday to continue negotiations on other salary and non-salary issues. Keep posted for updates daily. Thanks Rick

OEA Insurance Info

The Ogden District Insurance Committee met Tuesday night and agreed to send a proposal to the three employee groups for negotiations. The School Board will help pay for the increases in insurance this year. The district will pay 86% and the employees will pay 14% of the premium. Singles will see an increase of 6.64, Couples- 15.02, and Families - 21.50 (before flexing the premium which gives up to a 20% savings) The committee was able to maintain coverage without changes. This is much different than the possible huge increases that we were facing with 15% increases in premiums. The committee did a great job in keeping increases low and maintaining coverage. The base dental program will increase by .54 per month-single, 1.12 per couple, and 1.94 for family coverage.

The OEA Negotiations team will meet with the district June 1 to continue talks.

Stay tuned to this station for negotiations news. Rick