May 5, 2025 NFT Negotiations Update

The parties exchanged language proposals for Articles 3, 8, 9, 14 and 16. There was much discussion between the parties regarding the need for clearer definitions of class size and caseload in articles regarding Special Education unit members. NUSD provided NFT with information on Title I expenditures, class sizes for Early Intervention, Counseling Enriched and Social Cognition SDC classes and the history of District Nurse FTE allocations as requested. Tentative Agreement was reached on the following article sections:

• Article 3:2.5 NFT Release Time for Negotiations
• Article 8:2.3 Assessments
• Article 8:6.6 Missed Preparation Time
• Article 8:10 Travel Time (agreed to status quo)
• Article 14:6 Intent to Separate Stipend (agreed to status quo)
• Article 16:2 Comparable Districts (agreed to status quo)

NUSD presented an updated proposal for compensation and a counter-proposal for benefits. NFT will respond to these at the next meeting, which is scheduled for May 19, 2025.

April 14, 2025 NFT Negotiations Update

The parties exchanged language proposals for Articles 3, 8, 9, and 16. Several questions were exchanged concerning the FTE allocation for School Psychologists and District Nurses. NUSD provided NFT with a copy of the current weekly schedule for Elementary Music Teachers as NFT had requested, as well as information on the cost of a 1% increase to salaries for Certificated, Classified, and Management staffing. NUSD countered many of NFT’s proposals for reduced class sizes. NFT requested from NUSD the Title I funds expenditures, the current class sizes for Early Intervention, Counseling Enriched and Social Cognition SDC classes, and a history of the FTE allocation for District Nurse staffing. The next negotiation session is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025.

March 28, 2025 NFT Negotiations Update

The parties agreed that there is a mutual interest in reviewing at least the title of Article 6 – Probationary Certificated Employee Dismissal or Suspension Without Pay, but also agreed to set it aside for now pending both parties checking further with others. The parties discussed their interests regarding several articles, and reached agreement on updates to Articles 8:11, 12:10.4e, 12:12 and 16:4.1. The District responded to NFT’s initial proposal on Article 17 – Benefits. The next negotiation session is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025 following the Spring Break.

March 13, 2025 NFT Negotiations Update

The parties met for a second negotiation session on Thursday, March 13, 2025. NUSD presented language proposals for Articles 3, 8, 9, 14 and 16 including a proposed increase across all salary schedules and removal of a Step from Teacher and Counselor salary schedules effective July 1, 2025. NFT presented language proposals for Articles 7, 8, 9, 12, and 16 including a salary increase counter proposal effective for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years as well as the removal of multiple Steps in 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028. NFT also submitted their proposal for Article 17 – Benefits. NFT shared with NUSD their interest to schedule a meeting of the Salary Equity Committee identified in the contract. The parties agreed to new language for Article 7:1.2 regarding placement of the New Teacher Orientation Day. The parties agreed upon the following future negotiation session dates: March 28, April 14 and May 5, 2025.

January 31, 2025 NFT Negotiations Update

The parties met for a first negotiation session on Friday, January 31, 2025. Each team reviewed their reopener items, and the interests associated with them, as well as any interests associated with the other team’s reopeners. The parties agreed to NUSD’s proposal for minimum day placement related to Back-to-School and Open House events for 2025-2026. The next negotiations session is scheduled for Thursday March 13th.