Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/1/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Business/Action Items
Type: Action
Subject: 18.2 Review and Potential Approval of the Side Letter with Teamsters, effective February 1, 2023, regarding Landscape Department Job Descriptions (Grounds Worker I, Grounds Worker II, Grounds Worker III, Irrigation Technician and Grounds Senior Leadworker), Salary Schedule Changes, and Abolishment of the positions of Groundskeeper, Grounds Equipment Operator, Groundskeeper/Gardener, Medium Equipment Operator, Sprinkler Maintenance Technician and Senior Grounds Leadworker after all affected employees have been moved into the new job title positions.
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure 1. Side Letter Agreement with Teamsters re M&O Reorganization of Landscape. 2. AB 1200 Document
File Attachment:
Side Letter Agreement With Teamsters re M&O Reorganization of Landscape with Both Sides Signatures 1-9-23.pdf
AB1200 Collective Bargaining Disclosure Form_MDUSD TEAMSTERS-LANDSCAPERS v2.pdf
Summary: This reorganization was conducted as a result of the FCMAT Report issued on January 12, 2022. The report found that the Landscape Department needed to be reorganized in order to keep MDUSD school landscaping clean and in good working order. Subsequently a plan was developed to reorganize the Landscape Department. After multiple meetings between the District and Teamsters, it was agreed that Grounds Worker I, Grounds Worker II, and Grounds Worker III job descriptions would be created and the Irrigation Technician and Grounds Senior Leadworker job description would be updated to reflect additional duties for these positions with concurrent salary increases all of which, would additionally help ensure improved landscaping services to the MDUSD community.
Funding: Unrestricted General Fund and Routine Restricted Maintenance Account
Fiscal Impact Estimated Fiscal Impact 2022-2023 $43,098 2023-2024 $110,642 2024-2025 $110,470
Recommendation: Move to Approve the Side Letter with Teamsters, effective February 1, 2023, regarding Landscape Department Job Descriptions (Grounds Worker I, Grounds Worker II, Grounds Worker III, Irrigation Technician and Grounds Senior Leadworker), Salary Schedule Changes, and Abolishment of the positions of Groundskeeper, Grounds Equipment Operator, Groundskeeper/Gardener, Medium Equipment Operator, Sprinkler Maintenance Technician and Senior Grounds Leadworker after all affected employees have been moved into the new job title positions.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Dan Scudero - Director, Human Resources
Signed By:
Sandra Inouye - HR Systems Manager
Signed By:
Melanie Koslow - Director of Maintenance and Operations
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to Approve the Side Letter with Teamsters, effective February 1, 2023, regarding Landscape Department Job Descriptions (Grounds Worker I, Grounds Worker II, Grounds Worker III, Irrigation Technician and Grounds Senior Leadworker), Salary Schedule Changes, and Abolishment of the positions of Groundskeeper, Grounds Equipment Operator, Groundskeeper/Gardener, Medium Equipment Operator, Sprinkler Maintenance Technician and Senior Grounds Leadworker after all affected employees have been moved into the new job title positions.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes