Furlough MOU Update

We met with the District and OSEA leadership to continue working on the Furlough MOU on Wednesday morning. While we were able to discuss a bit more about the current state of the budget and clarify REA and OSEA concerns, we did not get much further. We are still awaiting information on what cuts the District would be making if no furlough is successfully negotiated so that we know exactly what we are bargaining against. Additionally, we are waiting for information about the cost to District admin vs certified staff and the savings provided by cuts. Our goal is to continue pushing for equity in cuts as we try to figure out furlough. Despite the district’s FAQ shared in Frank’s email yesterday–some of which we believe is inaccurate or exaggerated–we still have a lot of questions and concerns. 
The District will be bringing an initial proposal to an in person meeting the morning of Tuesday, June 17. This guarantees we will not hold a vote on a furlough MOU until we return in late August. 
We are also waiting for real numbers from the state, which will not be available for several more weeks, as well as an updated estimate on the health insurance pool and if it will hold up next year or if there will be out of pocket costs for some members. We feel this information is necessary to bargaining furlough in good faith.