Fremont Unified School District Educate Challenge Inspire

District Demographics -42 Schools -35,000 Students -28 California Distinguished Schools -9 National Blue Ribbon Schools -3 Gold Ribbon Schools -5 Member Elected Board of Education -3,600 Employees (one of the largest employers in Fremont)

Theory of Action Standards-based instruction and high expectations of all students Job-embedded professional development through professional learning communities Periodic assessments; use of data Strong, knowledgeable, and collaborative leadership

Enrollment Trends

Current Issues Enrollment growth Achievement gaps Maintaining high levels of academic scholarship AND citizenshipip

Labor Management Relationships Prior to 2014-2015 School Year Budget Cuts Parcel Tax Prop 30 Measure E

Instructional Services Collaboration Common Core Steering Committee Report Card Open Forums Collaboration MOU Middle School Task Force Professional Learning Communities

Human Reality - HR Labor Relations “Issues” to “Resolutions” Being on the same page – Senior Management, School Board, Bargaining Units, and Stakeholders Interest Based Bargaining

Building Stronger Labor Management Relationships May 2015-Now Team attended May 2015 Symposium in San Diego July Meeting November Meeting

Reflections and Next Steps Build a solid foundation Build organizational capacity Share information Trust is essential Relationships take time

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