Classified Human Resources

Negotiations Update

CSEA Negotiation Update – 1/16/26

Antioch Unified School District is pleased to share that the District and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) have reached a settlement in negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement. This agreement reflects a collaborative process and a shared commitment to supporting classified employees and the essential services they provide to students, schools, and families.

The following contract articles were included in the settlement:

Article 1 - Recognition

Article 2 – Non-Discrimination

Article 3 – Dues & Organizational Security

Article 4 – Employee Rights

Article 5 – Union Rights

Article 7 – Hours & Overtime

Article 9 – Expenses & Materials

Article 11 – Holidays

Article 12 – Vacation

Article 13 – Leaves

Article 14 – Hiring

Article 15 – Transfers & Promotions

Article 16 – Discipline

Article 17 – Layoff & Recall

Article 18 – Grievance Procedure

Article 19 – Transportation

Article 20 – Safety

Article 21 – Contracting Out

Article 27 – Duration

Article 30 – Summer School

Antioch Unified School District appreciates the partnership of CSEA and recognizes the important contributions of classified employees districtwide.

CSEA Negotiation Update – 12/1/25

The District and CSEA met on Monday, November 24, 2025, to negotiate Article 8: Pay and Allowances and Article 10: Health and Welfare Benefits. We are pleased to report that the two parties reached a tentative MOU, pending CSEA ratification and Board approval.

The tentative MOU includes the following agreements:

Article 8 – Pay and Allowances, Section 8.1

For the 2025-2026 school year, effective January 1, 2026, the 2024-2025 salary schedules in the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be increased by 1.50%. The parties agree to reopen only salary in Article 8 and up to one other article aside from Article 10 for each of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.

*For the 2025-2026 school year, if any employee group (AEA, AMA) receives any additional compensation, CSEA shall be paid the same percent, terms, or increase as follows:

Percent to percent on any increase(s) other employee group (AEA, AMA) receive on salary, additional stipends, additional step increases, longevity, or as one-time payments; and

The same increase(s) or terms other employee groups (AEA, AMA) receive on health and welfare benefits.

*This language will remain in a separate MOU.

Article 10 - Health and Welfare Benefits

Upon completion of negotiations the District and CSEA agree to the following:

Effective January 1, 2026, the District will continue its current employer contribution for health benefits at the 2026 Kaiser Medical rates, and for dental coverage at the 2026 rates, which shall become the new maximum contribution for 12 months, through December 31, 2026.

Effective January 1, 2027, the District will continue its current employer contribution for health benefits at the 2027 Kaiser Medical rates, and for dental coverage at the 2027 rates, which shall become the new maximum contribution for 12 months, through December 31, 2027.

Effective January 1, 2028, the District will continue its current employer contribution for health benefits at the 2028 Kaiser Medical rates, and for dental coverage at the 2028 rates, which shall become the new maximum contribution for 12 months, through December 31, 2028.

The Parties agree to update Article 10 with this information.

AND

The Parties agree to establish a District Health Plan Committee comprised of representatives from both represented bargaining units by a separate MOU to pursue alternatives to reduce health benefit costs. The District Health Plan Committee would convene 60 days at the completion of labor negotiations.

The parties will work together creating a separate MOU for the creation and implementation of a bilingual stipend for employees who use more than one language on a regular basis in the course of their work, and do not have bilingual requirements in their job description.

The parties will also review future participation in the California Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program as way to offer more to employees who work 11-months a year or less.

Upon completion of negotiations, this Proposal/Response and all other Articles agreed upon, shall be memorialized in one Tentative Agreement to be ratified by the unit and approved by the Board, with the full support of both negotiating teams. The contract will be updated to include the terms and language outlined, with the exception of the Me-Too clause, which will remain in a separate MOU.

The Tentative Agreement and article 27 - Duration will state that all other articles shall remain closed during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, except for Article 8 and one other article each school year aside from Article 10, as stated above.

The District and CSEA will continue to meet to negotiate the remaining articles of the collective bargaining agreement.

CSEA Negotiation Update – 10/31/25

On October 31, 2025, the District and CSEA bargaining teams held their second negotiation session.

CSEA presented proposals on:

Article 5 – Union rights

Article 7 – Hours and Overtime

Article 11 – Holidays

Article 14 – Hiring

Article 16 – Discipline

The District shared a five-year history of the salary increases provided to CSEA, and expenditure data of COLA increases compared to increased health benefits costs, both inset below.

The District then presented its compensation proposal to CSEA which includes the following:

1)    A one-time off schedule lump sum payment equal to 1% of the unit members placement on the 2024-2025 salary schedule.  The payment would be made in January 2026. 

2)    Effective January 1, 2026, the District will extend its current employer contribution for health benefits only at the 2026 Kaiser Medical rates for 18 months, through June 30, 2027. 

AND

Establish a District Health Plan Committee comprised of representatives from both represented bargaining units by separate MOU to pursue alternatives to reduce health benefit costs.  The District Health Plan Committee would convene by October 2026 and formulate recommendations by January 2027.

Both parties reached tentative agreements on Articles 5 and 11.

The bargaining teams are scheduled to meet again on November 14, 2025.

CSEA Negotiation Update – 10/1/25

On October 1, 2025, the District and CSEA bargaining teams held their first meeting to begin negotiations for a new three-year successor agreement (2025–26, 2026–27, and 2027–28).

CSEA presented proposals on:

Article 1 – Recognition

Article 2 – Non-Discrimination

Article 3 – Dues Check-Off and Organizational Security

Article 4 – Employee Rights

Article 10 – Health and Welfare Benefits

The District presented counterproposals on Articles 1 and 2, and both parties reached tentative agreements on these articles. The District is reviewing CSEA’s remaining proposals, including assessing the potential costs for the District.

The bargaining teams are scheduled to meet again on October 24, 2025.

Employee Information Changes

Please remember to submit all personal information changes to your Human Resources Department. Address and phone number changes can be made through Employee Self Service (ESS). ESS can be accessed from the AUSD homepage under "Staff". Check with your Human Resources department if you have any questions.

Name change, maritial status change, new baby, new adoptions, etc. must be sumitted to the Human Resources or Benefits department in writing. Some changes require additional information or documentation and some changes are time sensitive and must be made within 30 days.

Representative of the Year

Melinda Ramirez, School Administrative Assistant-High School VP, Deer Valley High School

Melinda has been with the district for over 14 years. Melinda has been an IA-Bilingual, a School Office Assistant I-Bilingual and is now a School Administrative Assistant-High School VP. Melinda has a calm and cool personality oriented towards organization, problem solving and helping others. Deer Valley High School would not function without her. Melinda supports the students, staff and the surrounding community with her ability to empathize, understand and follow through. She is always willing to help others, and if she doesn’t know the answer, she will point you in the right direction of someone who does.

Melinda states, “I have been impacted by the students in such a way that I want better for them. I continue to learn and teach others who could use advice that may change their lives. Out of everything, I believe creating a trusting environment has been my greatest contribution. Watching students walk across the stage and come back updating me with a visit with families, jobs and more, makes my DVHS journey well worth it and rewarding.”

Congratulations Melinda - Our 2025 Classified Representative of the Year!!!

The two FABULOUS finalists are……………..

Jenna Marchesi-Osborn, Restorative Practice Facilitator, Park Middle School

Jenna has been with AUSD for over 3 years, most recently working as a Restorative Practice Facilitator at Park Middle School. In this role, she has fostered a positive work environment, organizing staff team building events and goes above and beyond her regular duties. She takes the initiative to mentor students, helping them integrate smoothly back into our school community after conflicts. Jenna also approaches conflicts with a creative mindset to devise solutions that improve processes and increase productivity, which has been evident with the Alternative to Suspension program.

Jenna states, “I feel very fortunate to be able to work as a classified employee at AUSD. Our students get to see me show up for them when they need support. They get to see me be an example of the kind of adult who listens without judgement and who can laugh with them. Helping mold our future generation into more compassionate, educated, and kind humans is the greatest reward.”

Kisha Jarvis, Site Safety Coordinator, Antioch High School

Kisha has been with the district for over 20 years. She has been a constant force of safety on the school campus. Many of the students look up to her as a positive example and a second mom. She constantly redirects students and never gives up, no matter what obstacles she might face. She connects with the students and lets them know she cares about them. She keeps tabs on them and helps them stay focused on going to class and learning.

Kisha states, “It has truly been a blessing for me to have the opportunity to work at AUSD. Whether they’re happy, sad or angry, the students know they could come to me without hesitation. Being that person for them has made this job worth it and it’s a reminder of the positive impact we can have on each other’s lives. I’m not just in this for the income; it’s for the outcome.”

Congratulations to our fabulous participating nominees:

Lianna Bentancourt, Paraeducator II, AHS

Chaz Canon, Student Monitor, Turner

Ron Castillo, Custodian, PMS

Shelley French, School Administrative Assistant-High School VP, DVHS

Marcos Hernandez, Custodian, District Office

Liana Hix, Attendance Assistant, DVHS

Crystal Hoch-Harper, School Administrative Assistant III, DLMHS

Heather Hoff, Paraeducator II, Prospects

Heather Livaudais, Instructional Assistant/Student Monitor, Sutter

Maribel Magallon, Receptionist, District Office

Jessica Maldonado, Paraeducator II, Jack London

Erica Mendez, Paraeducator II, Turner

Elizabeth Rieger, Student Accounting & Health Tech, PMS

Brittany Salgado, Paraeducator II, DRMS

Ariadna Santos, Wellness Center Paraprofessional, Bidwell

Elizabeth Semino-Guillen, School Administrative Assistant II, Bidwell

Emily Smith, Instructional Assistant/Student Monitor, Belshaw

Jennifer Throop, School Administrative Assistant I, Diablo Vista

Nicole Tillery, School Bus Instructor, Transportation

Rachel Webber, Library Media Tech II, PMS