GEA - GSD Labor Negotiations

Article 3: Management Rights TA'd 2/18/26

GEA proposed grammar correction changes on February 18, 2026.  

This article was TA'd with no counters. 

Article 4: Rights of Professional Employees TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA proposed updates to Sections D (Criticism) and I (Non-Discrimination).

GSD proposed language updates to complaints procedure and align compliance with OTIS reports and language update to Representation for clarity in Section F.

GSD countered to Section D with removing the wording "or at public gatherings" and in Section I with removing the wording "No grievance may be brought alleging violation of this section".

GEA agreed to the language updates in Section F-Complaints.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Article 5: Safety, Student Support, and Discipline TA'd on 5/26/26

GEA proposed a number of proposals to improve safety for students and licensed educators while GSD proposed language update to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding the rights of students with disabilities.

Changes were made with the language within the article. Procedures E and F were removed and the article title was changed

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Article 8: Just Cause TA'd 2/18/26

GEA proposed language changes on February 18, 2026 to update the statement "non-renewal of a contract teacher" since there is no process for non-renewal.

GSD countered by updating the language from "non-renewal" to "non-extension".

This article was TA'd with the updated language.

Article 9: Duration of Agreement TA'd on 7/31/26

GSD proposed to update the dates within the article.

GEA agreed.

This article was TA'd with the updated dates.

Article 10: Grievance Procedure TA'd on 4/20/26

GSD proposed update to definition of "Days" for clarity.  Additionally, clarity of language around Group Grievances and language changes to procedure to provide more clarity on timelines and other procedural steps in the grievance process.

This article was TA'd with agreed updated and clarity of language.

Article 11: Substitute Teachers TA'd on 4/6/26

GEA proposed continuity of instruction be maintained when using substitutes.

GSD countered with clarity of substitutes reassignments when it is in the best interest of student learning.

This article was TA'd with the agreed changes.

Article 12: Educator Work Day TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA proposed clarity of what happens when educators are required to attend meetings outside of the work day and to address the requirements to make up workdays. Additional proposals are being worked on.

GSD proposed clarity of language regarding rates of pay for activities beyond the normal workday and the addition of planning time to language about additional work days at the end of each grading period.

Several changes were made to include changing outside of work day not to exceed two (2) days a year for which the district will compensate, planning a prep time or 45 minutes per day and one (1) 15 minute break per day, and make up emergency closure/late start days to meet state requirements for instructional minutes.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Article 13: Assignment and Transfer TA'd 3/16/26

GEA proposed support for educators who are required to move classrooms by providing two (2) student-free work days or an equivalent amount of compensation at the licensed educator's hourly rate.

GSD countered with providing one (1) student-free work day or an equivalent amount of compensation at the licensed educator's hourly rate.

This article was TA'd with the agreed GSD counter of one (1) student-free day.

Article 14: Evaluation of Educator Performance TA'd on 5/26/26

GEA proposed language clarification on evaluations.

GSD countered with changes in some of the language and eliminating B-3, B-4, and C from the article as well as removing the word "Teaching" from the title.

This article was TA'd with the agreed changes.

Article 15: Professional Growth TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA proposed to address reimbursement for certifications.

This article was TA'd with no counters. 

Article 16: Pay Day TA'd on 4/20/26

GEA proposed clarification of the schedule for extra-curricular compensation and stipends.

GSD countered with the statement change of when stipends would be paid to stating that it would be outlined in each extra duty contract.

This article was TA'd with the agreed changes made in the payment schedule for extra duties.

Article 17: Miscellaneous TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA presented proposals on Section A (Extended Contracts), C (Curriculum Development), E (Retirement Incentive), H (Class Size), and perhaps others.

GSD proposed language clarity regarding rates of pay for assessments, grading, curriculum development, and expense reimbursements.

GSD countered with the noted deletions in Sections A & C, the change from $150 to $75 per day in Section E, and the deletion of Section H entirely.

GEA agreed on the language clarity in the article proposed by GSD.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon deletions and changes.

Article 19: Leaves TA'd on 6/3/26

GEA proposed to add references to Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave and other updates.

GEA proposed changes in wording in sections: B2. FMLA/OFLA, B3.Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML), B4. Paid Time Off, B6. Legal Leaves, B7. Jury Duty, B8. Bereavement Leave, C1. Leaves of Absence, C2. FMLA/OFLA/PFML and section E. Election to State Office.

GSD countered with the noted changes proposed with the exception of section E.

GEA agreed with the counter

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes and deletions.

Article 20: Insurance and Other Benefits TA'd on 7/31/26

GEA proposed to cleanup the language in this article.

GSD countered with removing outdated information or that was no longer applicable.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Article 21: Funding TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA are considering proposals under this article.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon deletions.

Article 23: Extra Curricular Stipends TA'd on 6/9/26

GEA proposed language updates under this article.

This article was TA'd with the agreed language updates.

Article 24: Professional Compensation TA'd on 7/31/26

GSD proposed to update dates and salary schedules.

This article was TA'd with no counters

Article 25: Reduction In Force TA'd on 5/26/26

GEA proposed clarity in the language regarding seniority in retaining teachers.

GSD countered with removing language as defined in ORS 342.934 and the statement: "ties shall be broken by drawing lots".

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Article 26: Association Rights TA'd on 5/4/26

GEA proposed several language changes throughout the article regarding employee information and building use for Association purposes.

GSD countered with clarifying the use of employee information and building use for Association purposes.

This article was TA'd with the agreed upon changes.

Appendix B: Extra Duty TA'd on 6/9/26

This appendix of Extra Duty Salary Schedule was agreed up by both groups.