Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/16/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 18.2 Review and Potential Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Skill Trades Positions Between Teamster Local Union No. 856 and Mt. Diablo Unified School District
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure Memorandum of Understanding with Job Descriptions
AB 1200
File Attachment:
Teamster MOU 2.10.25 with Job Descriptions.pdf
Teamsters MDUSD MOUs 2.10.2025.pdf
Summary: The parties have held multiple meetings to address outdated job descriptions, low salaries compared to other districts, and staffing shortages in the M&O Department. A study by School Services of California confirmed that outdated roles and low wages have led to high vacancy rates, particularly among skilled and general maintenance workers.
Funding: Restricted Routine, Repair & Maintenance funds.
Fiscal Impact 2024/2025 impact $89,000. Ongoing impact $349,000.
Recommendation: Move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Skill Trades Positions between Teamster Local Union No. 856 and Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Joelle Piranio - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:
Melanie Koslow - Executive Director, Maintenance and Operations
Signed By:
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Kimberly Vaiana - Executive Director Human Resources and Risk Management
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Thomas McDougall seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Skill Trades Positions between Teamster Local Union No. 856 and Mt. Diablo Unified School District'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Thomas McDougall     Yes