1. 2013 - 2014 RayTEAM Report & Recommendations For 2014 - 2015 Presentation to the Board of Education May 12, 2014

2. 2013 - 2014 RayTEAM Members RNEA Teacher’s Organization Brian Wise – HCC Kristy Hensley - RSHS Kally Germano - BR MSTA Teacher’s Organization Linda Bettes - NF Susie Morgan – SV/SW Kim Hamilton - CMS Support Staff Employees Valerie Ekengren – IA-NWSA Laurie Bolware – LB Food Service Jon Coleman-Technology Brad Fischer- Buildings and Grounds/Custodians Jeanne Lee- Secretary-SW Administrative Employees Steve Shelton – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Debbie Kingrey – Principal Fleetridge Elementary School Carl Calcara – Raytown South High School Assistant Principal Facilitator Dan Fenn

3. Mission RayTEAM is a collaborative negotiations Team, working together towards consensus to improve the quality of the workplace and recommend an affordable and competitive compensation package for all employees of the Raytown C-2 School District.

4. Norms NORMS PROCESS GUIDELINES How will we conduct ourselves during our meetings? Group guidelines Respect feelings, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives of each other Try as best as you are able to keep an open mind Remain actively engaged Start on time, end on time Remember confidentiality – obligations must be met in regard to informing people. Members can discuss issues. It refers to quoting individual conversations, etc. Do your homework Be a good listener – paraphrase, summarize, and listen to feelings and content Take responsibility for the process. Success belongs to every member Don’t let things pass Take a risk Speak for yourself but remember you represent others

5. RayTEAM met in September, December, February, March, April and May. In September we sent out our Survey to which about 872 employees responded out of about 1,350 total employees. We thank those who took the time to complete the survey. RayTEAM’s Schedule and Method of Gathering Information

6. Survey Information Quality of Work Life Not money related Voice/autonomy/accountability of time teachers have available District morale/climate Workload Recognition and appreciation for the work and effort of staff members Reduction of beyond workday expectations Fewer meetings

7. Survey Information Quality of Work Life Money related Class size Technology SPED Safety Building improvements Classified workload Out of district conferences Classroom budgets Heat in buildings PD for classified Middle school teaming Teacher work days/plan time

8. Survey Information Benefits PDO’s Insurance cost/wellness requirements Compensation Salary Extra stipends Getting steps back for frozen years Travel expenses for in-district Educational movement

9. Highlighted actions taken Increased the number of jeans days to 18 Attended the Committee for Professional Learning to discuss conference attendance Building leadership teams given autonomy to create their own Wednesday PD schedule Staff members with district longevity will be recognized at convocation Created a RayTEAM website where members can receive updates and contact information

10. RayTEAM’s Recommendations Compensation $100 to the base Step Revision of personal leave policies 3-5 year staffing plan

11. Conclusion RayTEAM acknowledges and appreciates the efforts the Board has taken to renew staff morale and community pride in our school district RayTEAM acknowledges and appreciates the difficult decisions the Board is called upon to make as well as the time it takes to deliberate for those decisions RayTEAM shares the same goal with the Board of Education to “Attract and retain a quality staff” for Raytown Quality Schools RayTEAM believes that the problem solving model we use helps us to remain in a true Team effort through consensus building. We support continuing this model.