OGSD Negotiations Update

Since the launch of negotiations with the Oak Grove Educators Association (OGEA) on January 29, both the District and OGEA have actively engaged in the process, working consistently to reach agreements that support our staff and students. We have held a total of eleven (11) sessions with OGEA to date, focusing on key issues impacting our teachers and certificated employees.

Negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA), which represents our secretaries, instructional assistants, and other classified staff, began on March 20. We’ve met for six (6) sessions so far, with a seventh, additional date recently scheduled for June 23.

We appreciate the dedication and collaboration of all parties involved. Meaningful progress continues to be made at both negotiations tables, and we remain committed to working together toward fair and sustainable outcomes.

Below, you’ll find a summary of current offers/proposals from the District to both OGEA and CSEA.

The District is proposing compensation increases to both OGEA and CSEA of 1.5% along with a one-time payment equal to 2.25% of the employee’s base salary, along with increases to the District’s contribution to health benefits.

Oak Grove Educators Association (OGEA)
The district met at the table with OGEA most recently on June 4, 2025, for the last negotiations session of the 24-25 school year.

• The district and OGEA discussed the following four articles during the June 4th session:

• Article 12: Compensation. The last district proposal included:

• An increase to the salary schedule by 1.5% for all OGEA members. This proposal increases the annual Master’s Stipend from $3765 to $3955.

• Modification of Step 1, Class II and Step 1, Class III to increase starting certificated salaries from $66,630 to $70,007. This increases teachers at the end of the salary schedule from $123,563 to $125,423.

• A one-time, off-schedule payment of 2.25%. This would range from $1499 - $2864, depending on placement on the salary schedule

• Increase the annual stipend to all certificated school nurses equal to $3955

• Increase the annual coach stipend to $1800 for after-school sports

• Increase the annual stipend for intermediate school athletic directors to $3955

• Increase compensation to $75 per hour for student extended day instructional programs

• Increase compensation to $65 per hour for student extended day non-instructional duties

• Increase annual stipend for intermediate school band teachers to $2750

• Increase annual stipend for intermediate school band teachers implementing extracurricular band functions to $1300

• Increase stipend for temporarily vacating a room for district modernization projects to $600

• Increase stipend for preparation for carpet replacement to $300

• Increase to a $200 full-day stipend and $100 half-day stipend for attending a meeting and/or training outside of a teacher’s duty day or year

• An increase to the annual stipend for RSP and SDC teachers, Special Education program specialists, Special Education coaches, and Speech and Language Pathologists to $2500

• An increase to the annual stipend for teachers with a Bilingual Credential working in a position that requires a BCLAD credential to $1800

• An increase to the annual stipend of $1500 (for one) or $1900 (for two or more) stipend for Speech and Language Pathologists who mentors a clinical fellow

• Article 15: Health and Welfare Benefits. The last district proposal included:

• Maintaining District benefit contributions set forth in the 2023 and 2024 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) amounting to 1.75% of salary.

• Additionally, increasing the District’s contribution to benefits of $40 for Employee Only, $80 for Employee Plus 1, and $120 for Family

• Article 14 Hours of Employment. The last district proposal included:

• 30 minutes of preparation time for 20 weeks for TK-3rd grade teachers

• 1 hour of preparation time for 20 weeks for 4-6th grade teachers

• Teachers receiving designated staff meeting time to complete the following mandated training modules: mandated reporter, sexual harassment, and workplace violence prevention plan

• 3 release days each school year for Intermediate School Athletic Directors

• Article 15 Class Size: The last district proposal included:

• Reducing grades 7-8th class size maximum by one student

• Reducing grades 7-8th grade unit load by 5 students

• Pupil Placement Funds for 7th-8th core subjects for the 35th and 36th student

• Retroactive Pupil Placement Funds to the first day of school if classroom remain with excess pupils after the 16th instructional day

• A hard cap of 30 students in 4-6th grade combination classrooms

• An annual $1800 stipend for TK-6th grade combination classroom teachers

• Special Day Class students mainstreamed into classrooms for any portion of the day will not cause the class to exceed current class size maximums

• Pupil Placement Funds of $15 per day for the 14th student in TK-6 SDC non-categorical classes

• Pupil Placement Funds of $20 per day for the 15th student in TK-6 SDC non-categorical classes

• Pupil Placement Funds of $20 per day for the 11th student in SDC Autism Program classrooms, the 12th student in SDC Extensive Needs Program classrooms and the 10th student in SDC Therapeutic Program classrooms

• Pupil Placement Funds of $30 per day for the 12th student in SDC Autism Program classrooms, the 13th student in SDC Extensive Needs Program classrooms, and the 11th student in SDC Therapeutic Program classrooms

California School Employee Association (CSEA)

The district met at the table with CSEA on June 2, 2025.

• The district and CSEA discussed the following two articles during the June 2nd session:

• Article 7: Pay and Allowances. The last district proposal included:

• An increase to the salary schedule by 1.5% for all CSEA members.

• A one-time, off-schedule payment of 2.25%

• Special education instructional assistants working out of class to maintain a class in the absence of a teacher, but under the supervision of an administrator or designee will receive working out of pay at a rate of 15% of their base or at the current daily substitute teacher rate, whichever is greater

• A pilot program for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years where Special Education Instructional Assistants will be able to work up to 90 additional minutes per week to provide support, preparation time, and collaboration time with the classroom teacher

• Participation in the Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program (CSESAP)

• Article 8 Health and Welfare Benefits. The last district proposal included:

• Maintaining District benefit contributions set forth in the 2023 and 2024 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs)

• Additionally, increasing the District’s contribution to the health benefits by $70