regular meeting of the board of trustees date - College of the Desert

DESERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AGENDA ITEM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Date of Meeting November 18, 2004 Division Human Resources
Communication No. #7
TOPIC: CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) Chapter 407 - SALARY INCREASE
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PROPOSAL:
To approve a salary increase based on 176 hours effective July 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004 for classified
employees.
BACKGROUND:
The current collective bargaining agreement between the California School Employees’ Association and the
District contains language which provides a salary increase based on the state-wide cost-of-living adjustment
(COLA). This item was approved at the October 28, 2004 meeting with the total hours 173.33. Currently 176
hours are use with the change to 173.33 effective January 1, 2005. An additional salary schedule is needed for
the period of July 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004 for 176 hours.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
The salary increase is budgeted to cover these expenses.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the salary increase as per the collective bargaining
agreement between the California School Employees’ Association (CSEA) and the District.
Recommended by: _____________________________________
Dr. David P. Bugay
Vice President of Human Resources & Employee Relations
Approved by: _____________________________________
Dr. Maria C. Sheehan
Superintendent/President