AACV Newsletter

Dear AACV Members,

Thanksgiving cheer is all about gratitude, connection, and warmth as we gather with loved ones to celebrate the season. It’s a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives, savor delicious meals, and share stories that bring us closer together. From the crisp autumn air to the vibrant colors of fall, this special holiday invites us to embrace kindness and generosity, reminding us of the importance of community and compassion. Let the spirit of Thanksgiving fill your heart with joy, inspiring moments of laughter, and love that create cherished memories for years to come!

Theresa, Veronica, Savannah, Paulina, Kim, Donis and Ruthie

Join us for the annual AACV holiday party on Monday, December 9 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Kalaveras, 340 3rd Ave, Chula Vista. RSVP is required by December 2. Wear your holiday ugly sweater or shirt! Appetizers and two drink tickets will be provided to all who attend. AACV members are free and guests are $25 each. There will be lots of door prizes! Don’t miss out!

Sponsored by AACV and CALPRO Financial Network.

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Article 15, Consultation. As a union, AACV bargained the right to have consultation with the District on a number of items. This language has not been adhered to by CVESD and President Corona and Executive Director Coronel met with Superintendent Reyes regarding this matter. Superintendent Reyes has committed to working with his leadership team so that the contract is followed. This is language that allows AACV to have a seat at the table and a voice in matters that affect us.

ARTICLE 15, CONSULTATION

1. The exclusive representative of the Principals and Associate Principals has the right

to consult on the definition of educational objectives, the determination of the content

of courses and curriculum, the selection of textbooks and other pertinent subjects to

the extent such matters are within the discretion of the public school employer under

the law. The right to consult on "educational objectives" includes changes that directly

affect education in the classroom which would benefit from school site administrator

input/consultation including, but not limited to, curriculum selection, assessments,

interview panels (refer to 2.j.), report cards, professional development, technology in

the classroom, and other pertinent subjects. Nothing in this provision shall be

construed to limit the right of the District to consult with any employee organization or

anyone else on any matter outside the scope of representation.

School Site Administrator is defined as a Principal or Associate Principal.

2. Procedures for Consultation Rights

a. The purpose of consultation meetings herein described is to provide the

Association with a mechanism to consult on areas of interest specified in

this article. It is not intended to diminish the Association's right so consult

as specified in Government Code section 3543.2.

b. The Consultation Committee, with employee members selected by the

Association and District members appointed by the District, shall meet as

needed for consultation on matters set forth in this Article. Additional

members may be invited by each party to provide expertise on particular

subjects scheduled for consultation. It is understood, however, that the

District may not unilaterally bring other members of the Association's

bargaining unit to consultation.

c. Nothing in this Article is intended to modify the District's right to conduct its

normal business and activities in all areas of the curriculum as necessary

to fulfill its goals. Up to two (2) Consultation Committee members selected

by the Association shall be provided release time to attend the standing

monthly Consultation Committee meeting up to a maximum of ten (10)

meetings per year. Additional Consultation Committee meetings shall be

scheduled during the District business day.

d. The Consultation Committee may choose to establish subcommittees to

deal with issues where appropriate District committees do not exist.

Employee vacancies for consultation subcommittees shall be selected by

the Association. The Association shall exclusively select or agree to a

selection process of any bargaining unit members to participate in District

committees related to consultation as defined in Section 1 of this Article.

e. It is the desire of both the Association and the District to elicit accurate input

of opinions of school site administrators through the consultation process.

In that spirit, it is further agreed that when the District seeks consultation

from all members of the bargaining unit or all relevant members to a

particular issue (e.g., all Principals with respect to a Principal issue), either

by way of a survey or invitation to a meeting in which all members have an

equal opportunity in which to participate (e.g., LCAP stakeholder input

meetings), the Association will find this to be a legitimate representative

body and not seek to restrict the consultation to a smaller group. However,

the Association would still maintain the right of consultation with respect to

how this body should be consulted (e.g., the framing of the survey

questions, or the number, location, and time of the meetings.)

f. The Association President or designee may attend any meetings of the

Consultation Committee or consultation subcommittees (and other District

Committees on which employees serve) which were established to discuss

issues specified in this Article. The Association President shall be provided

with advance notification of these meetings, as well as any Districtwide

surveys or Districtwide data collection solicited from unit members

concerning the subjects of consultation.

g. Every effort shall be made to provide the Association with reasonable

information regarding subjects under consultation.

h. An Association statement can, upon request by the Association, be attached

by the District to the material which is sent to the Board of Education

regarding the agenda item which has been, is, or may be under

consideration.

i. Professional Development will be a subject of consultation as it relates to

educational objectives, curriculum and course content and use of adopted

texts and materials including assessments as it relates to AACV members.

The association retains all rights to negotiate Professional Development as

granted in the EERA under scope.

j. The Association shall be invited to participate on the interview panel for any

Educational Services and Support Center (ESSC) management level

positions that are Coordinator and above that works directly with schools.

Human Resources will send out an email to all Principals and Associate

Principals requesting volunteers for management level interview panels.

Human Resources will contact the AACV President to meet and the AACV

President, or designee, will meet with Human Resources to select a random

participant to be part of the interview panel.

Over the past couple of months, AACV has provided representation and support to six of our members. If you find yourself in a situation where you are called to a meeting with your supervisor, ask the topic. If the topic could affect your employment in any way ask your AACV representative, Donis Coronel, to attend with you. donis@unitedadmin.us or 619-813-8792

Take a look at our new AACV Website! Thank you to UASC Intern Ricky Mendez for his hard work to get our website up and running! It’s a work in progress so if you have any suggestions, please e-mail Donis Coronel (donis@unitedadmin.us). Check the website on a regular basis to keep current on the happenings in our Union. Bookmark the web address!

https://www.theschoolleader.org/administrators-association-chula-vista

Please take the time to reach UASC’s analysis of Project 2025 and what it means to public education.

For the new school year, AFSA has increased every member's professional liability coverage up from $2 million to $3 million in potential coverage. AFSA provides protection, at no additional charge, for working members in good standing in case of an unfavorable judgment in a lawsuit naming members as parties or defendants. Get all the details here. This is just another example of why being a member of AFSA is a great benefit! AACV is AFSA Local 145!