ADTA Health Insurance & Other Information Update (4/30/2025)

May 1

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Concerns were raised about the delay in receiving health insurance information from the district. Classified staff received information that was not shared with others. [05:00]
Discussion on the new insurance options through REEP, including Anthem Blue Shield, and Kaiser, with varying copay options. [10:00]
The need for detailed information on insurance plans and costs was emphasized, with a promise to email this information once finalized. [15:00]
“For the $10 copay, it's for Anthem is $305.51 a month. For the $30 copay, it would be $256.26 a month. Can you say it one more time? The $10 copay Anthem would be $305.51.”
“Kaiser for the $10 copay would be $467.37. So again, $10 copay Kaiser. $467.37. And Kaiser $30 copay is $422.73.”

The team is still in the bargaining process with the district, having rejected an initial offer. They are working towards a better offer, focusing on health insurance and salary increases. [20:00]
The possibility of not settling the contract until the next school year was discussed. [22:00]

Class size negotiations are ongoing, with a focus on reducing class sizes despite budget constraints. [25:00]
A significant win was achieved in reducing the hours for meetings and collaboration from five hours and 45 minutes to three and a half hours per month. One Tuesday a month will be a non-directed teacher workday. [27:00]

The transfer language is being negotiated to ensure it does not negatively impact members, particularly regarding involuntary transfers. [30:00]
Evaluations are close to being settled, with a focus on maintaining the current evaluation frequency for tenured teachers. [32:00]

The team is pushing for a salary increase on schedule and an increase in extra duty stipends. They are also negotiating for a new cap on health insurance to cover 100% of the lowest HMO. [35:00]

The district's budget is affected by past audit issues and potential fines related to unduplicated headcounts. [40:00]
The district is preparing for possible funding cuts due to changes in federal and state funding. [45:00]

Plans to attend the board meeting on May 6th to show unity and remind the board of the union's ability to organize. [50:00]
Discussion on potential next steps if bargaining does not progress, including applying for impasse and organizing events for the next school year. [55:00]

Various questions from participants were addressed, including concerns about retirement benefits, opt-out options for insurance, and the potential for a golden handshake. [60:00]
Clarification on the implications of the new insurance options and the bargaining process was provided. [65:00]

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the importance of organizing and staying informed. The team promised to send out an outline of the meeting topics and continue pushing for favorable bargaining outcomes. [70:00]