Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/23/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 17.7 Review and Potential Approval of District and CSEA AB 86 MOU for Paraprofessionals Rehiring, Hiring, Increase in Hours, and Retention to Maintain Hires
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure CSEA MOU Regarding AB 86 and Paraprofessionals
File Attachment:
CSEA MOU Regarding AB 86 and Paraprofessionals.pdf
Summary: In compliance with AB 86 as signed by Governor Newsom on March 5, 2021 to provide supplemental instruction and support through the duration of a learning recovery program, with a priority for full-time paraprofessionals, where supplemental instruction and support shall be prioritized for English learners and pupils who are individuals with exceptional needs, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) shall prioritize rehiring paraprofessionals subject to layoff or release after the expiration of the protections included for classified employees in Section 94 of Chapter 24 of the Statues of 2020, and further increasing the number of paraprofessional staff to meet the requirements of AB 86 (on a non-precedent setting basis). Therefore the District and CSEA agree to the following three items as presented in the attached MOU: 1) Rehiring of Paraprofessionals. 2) Hiring of New Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistants. 3) Increase of Work Hours for Existing Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistants.
Funding: AB86 - ELO Grant
Fiscal Impact Approximately $1,900,000 as earmarked in the AB86 allocation for paraprofessionals.
Recommendation: Move to approve the MOU to meet the requirements of AB86.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Emily Lopez - Senior Human Resources Specialist
Signed By:
Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results: