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1 November 2013 Volume VIII, Issue 111 C A L I F O R N I A E M P L O Y E E S A S S C H A P T E R S C H O C I Secretary: Judi Fall O O L A T I O N Dublin Chapter 439 General Meeting November 6, 2013 Agenda Building C Conference Room, District Office Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Officers Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Communications/Announcements Report of Executive Board Actions Treasurer s Report Committee Reports o Negotiations Update Unfinished Business o Chapter Officer Nominations o CSEA Dinner New Business o Holiday Party For the Good of the Order Adjournment Hot Topics this month: Negotiations Update: The team met in October with the District and is working to keep the rights of our members. President s Message Dear Members, We are settling back into our routine after Halloween and the district wide Professional Development days. If you did not have to work one or both of those days, I hope that you were able to enjoy your time off. Nominations will be taken at the meeting in November so please consider whether you would be interested in serving on the E Board. Please be sure to send in your survey that was sent out with the meeting agenda. We need these by November 7. We want to hear your feedback. Also, just a reminder thatt if you have questions or concerns to please contact either myself or any member of the Executive Board. We want you to have the information you need. Our E Board works diligently (and may I add, voluntarily) to help DUSD run smoothly. The E Board would like to wish you all a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Keoki Yee CSEA Chapter #439, President 6 General Meeting 11 Veterans Day Thanksgivingg Break

2 CSEA 439 NEWLINE NOVEMBER 2013 SCHOLARSHIPS Q: How do I apply for the Teresa Harrington Scholarship for my graduating senior? A: Applications will be made available in January through CSEA. They will be available through and on the website. Q: When is this application due? A: The Teresa Harrington Scholarship is due in late March or early April. The date will be posted when the application is made available to the public. Q: When will I find out if my student received the scholarship? A: Winners will be recognized at the annual CSEA Dinner in May. Q: What is the Union Plus Scholarship? A: The Union Plus Scholarship is sponsored by the Union Plus Scholarship Foundation to help union members and their families offset the cost of higher education. Since 1992, the program has awarded more than $3 million to deserving students. Q: Who is eligible for the Union Plus Scholarship? A: Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (including foster children, step children, and any other child for whom the individual member provides greater than 50% of his or her support) can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. (Participating union members from Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam and Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens are eligible.) Members do not have to purchase any Union Plus program product or participate in any Union Plus programs to apply for the scholarships and scholarship awards are not based upon participation in a Union Plus program. The individual must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Note: Graduate students are now eligible. Q: How much is the Union Plus Scholarship? A: The scholarship ranges from $500 to $4000. This is a one-time cash award sent to winners for study beginning in the fall of the same year. Q: How do I apply for the Union Plus Scholarship? A: Visit the Union Plus site for more information and to apply online. Q: When is this application due? A: The Union Plus Scholarship is due on or before 12:00 Noon (EST) on January 31, Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

3 CSEA 439 NEWLINE NOVEMBER 2013 The policy becomes negotiable if it relates to any mandatory subjects of bargaining, such as when a violation of the policy can be used as grounds for discipline or evaluations. CSEA chapters can negotiate protections covering employee use of into the contract. Who s Reading Your ? From CSEA.com You might want to think twice beforee sending your next personal or union-related from work. An employer is allowed to read your , make no mistake about it. Federal and state laws permit public employers to monitor, read or otherwise intercept messages, and several court cases have established that employees do not have a legally protected right to privacy in workplace messages. Therefore, it never hurts to consider the content before saving or sending your message. The right to use that information against you, though, is another matter. In general, the employer's system is considered the employer' 's "property," and an employer has the right to regulate use of its property. Employers usually do this by adopting policies, often without input from employees. The bottom line? You should exercise reasonable discretion when using your workplace system, and be aware that use of profanity or personal criticism could increase your employer's desire to regulate e- mail by employees. The union has rights, too CSEA also has the right to use the system to communicate with you, subject to "reasonable regulation." However, an employer cannot restrict the content of the union's unless it presents a considerable threat to the peaceful operation of the workplace. Know your rights. ~The courts have ruled there is no constitutional right to privacy when it comes to messages in the workplace. ~Recognize that any message you send through your workplace system can be read by the employer. ~Chapter members can negotiate protections regarding privacy, discipline and other concerns into the contract. Has the district violated your rights? If you feel the district has violated your rights, contact a union steward, chapter officer, or CSEA labor relations representative. You may be able to file a grievance or pursue civil action. Get Connected with... Stay up-to-date on breaking news and current issues, and network with other CSEA members on If you don t already have accounts on these sites, create them now and join the discussions!!! Don t miss out on the everyday buzz about issues affecting classified employees.

4 CSEA 439 NEWLINE NOVEMBER 2013 Nutrition Per serving: 68 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat, 1 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 117 mg sodium; 308 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv) Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat December 4 Makes: 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes From Eating Well, Nov 2007 Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons reduced sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup coarsely chopped chestnuts, (about 4 ounces; see Tip) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation Have you found a recipe on the internet that you and/or your family really like? Do you like to create new dishes? Do you have a recipe you would like to share? Please send to Judi Fall at Falljudi@dublinusd.org Put Newsletter Recipe in the subject line. 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well. 2. Melt butter with oil and broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and sage and cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. IT PAYS TO JOIN CSEA CSEA HAS POWER CSEA HAS POLITICAL CLOUT CSEA BENEFITS Our chapter has 249 members CSEA has won the largest Pension increase Insurance and 249 in good standing. in CalPERS, passed and defeated SB 1419 Entertainment discounts (The CSEA Anti-Contracting Bill), defeated Retirement (CALPERS) CSEA HAS A VOICE We vote statewide voucher initiatives numerous Scholarships on wages, benefits, our contract, times, and helped pass the Pension Discount Buying Programs conference delegates, and our Protection Act. New Car Purchases chapter dues just to name a few Travel of the things we have a voice in. CSEA HAS LEGAL PROTECTION Educational Workshops Financial Services CSEA MISSION You get expert on-the-job legal Just to Name a Few To improve the lives of our members, representation at labor board hearings students and community. and in courts, as well as FREE legal advice on personal matters and FREE estate planning and small claims court workshops.

5 CSEA 439 NEWLINE NOVEMBER 2013 SPED Instructional Aide Zulakha Chowdhury Dublin Elementary Sharon Shevelson Valley High School Carrie Moore Dougherty Elem Jane Rowley Dublin High School Charlene Wiley Murray Elementary Shirin Hatgadkar Fallon Middle Gemma Haris Frederiksen Elem Rebecca Nkrumah Fallon Middle Library Media Technician Scott Ault Dublin High School Food Services Laura DeClercq Health Clerk Helen Doyle Frederiksen Elem Dublin Elementary Jerry Smith Grounds/Maintenance, Effective November 4, 2013 Mike Santos Head Custodian, DHS Effective November 25, 2013 DUSD Employee of the Month October Janice Miklos Food Service Lead, Green Elementary Congratulations Janice and thank you for all your hard work on behalf of the students and staff at Green Elementary School Check out our Dublin Unified CSEA webpage: Go to Dublinusd.org Resources Staff Resources CSEA Chapter 439

6 CHAPTER 439 INFORMATION NOVEMBER 2013 California School Employee Association If you have a question n, problem or concern, place to start is with your Site Rep. the Thesee people are YOUR advocates - - utilize them! If you are interested in learning more about becoming a site rep, please contact any member of the E-Board CSEA Site Reps Dougherty Dublin El Frederiksen Green Kolb Corina Leal Ines Hidalgo Ellen Silky ext 5205 ext 6606 ext 6805 Murray Tracey Crisologo ext 5462 Fallon Wells Dublin High Valley High Jill Cornell Jan Gurske ext 6307 ext 6005 District Office Marcia Wampler ext 8086 CSEA Union Stewards Please feel free to contact any job steward to discuss any issues you may be experiencing Denise Watts, DHS, ext 7016 Tim Leal, District Office, Keoki Yee, District Office, ext 8083 You can any the Site Reps, Union Stewards or Chapter Officers by using the following format LastNameFirstName@dublinusd.org Chapter Officers President Keoki Yeee ext st V.P. 2 nd V.P. Secretary Tim Leal Kim Vanner Judi Fall ext 8084 ext 8086 Treasurer CPRO Joanne Sharkey vacant ext 8049 Parliamentarian Denisee Watts ext 7016 Chief Unionn Steward vacant Allison Groves, Labor Relations Rep North Bay Field Office AGroves@csea. com Alex Sutton, Regional Rep, Area C asutton@pleasanton.k12.ca.us Published by CSEA, Chapter 439 Dublin, California September to June Site Representative and Secretaries: Please make sure the hard copy of this newsletter is posted for all members to see.