Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/16/2024 - 2:00 PM  
Category:
Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.7 PERSONNEL: Memorandum of Understanding Between Perris Union High School District and the California School Employees Association and its Chapter, Perris Valley #469 Regarding Options of Health and Welfare Benefits Plans  
Strategic Plan:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
CSEA MOU RE: Health and Welfare 09.05.2024.pdf
 
Summary:
On March 12, 2024, the Parties met and concluded that increasing contributions toward the costs of health and welfare benefits was not feasible at that time. The District had implemented significant cost-saving measures and reductions in personnel and programs. As an alternative, new benefit plan options were introduced, offering lower-cost alternatives to help offset the rising costs of existing plans. On September 5, 2024, the Parties successfully reached an agreement to increase the District’s contributions toward health and welfare benefits. This agreement reflects the shared interest of both Parties in addressing the rising costs of healthcare for classified employees. With the start of the new plan year on July 1, 2024, health and welfare premiums increased substantially, leading to higher payroll deductions for CSEA employees. In response, both Parties used an interest-based approach during negotiations to explore options that would continue to provide high-quality, cost-effective health and welfare benefits for classified staff. The details of the agreement are provided in the attached document.  
Funding:
 
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Perris Union High School District, the California School Employees Association and its Chapter, Perris Valley #469 regarding the options for health and welfare benefits plans as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Maribel Escobar - Director - Human Resources
Signed By:  
Dr. Jose Luis Araux - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Anthony T. Stafford, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Perris Union High School District, the California School Employees Association and its Chapter, Perris Valley #469 regarding the options for health and welfare benefits plans as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
David Nelissen     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Elizabeth Vallejo     Yes
Steve Campos     Yes