Page 20 - C:\Users\Audrey\Documents\Flip PDF Professional\AASBO Spring 2019-WEB\

Raises with 20 by 2020 Funds maintain it any more. They’re going to have to downgrade their

Continued from page 18 quality of life. Last year, this year, next year we can do more than
inflation.”
At the end of the formal presentation, attendees were asked
sprawling district includes Tolleson and parts of Phoenix, Avondale to respond electronically to a series of questions. More than 20
and Glendale. responded to most of the questions.
The year before the 20 by 2020 legislation was enacted, Tolleson gave Q. What percentage did you give instructional teachers?
all employees a 5 percent raise, Calles said. Last year, all employees, A. 15 gave 5-10 percent; 9 gave more than 10 percent.
including certified and support staff, received a 10 percent raise. Q. What percentage did you give other certified staff?
In the district’s meet-and-confer process, meetings are held A. 19 gave 5 to 10 percent.
with all three groups at the same time – teachers, support staff and Q. What about support staff?
administrators. “They’re all our professionals,” Calles said. A. 14 gave 5 to 10 percent; 9 gave less than 5 percent.
Calles said it is fortunate that Tolleson is experiencing growth, Q. What percentage did you give administrators?
which enables it to offer the salary increases it does. “Growth – that’s A. 13 gave less than 5 percent; 10 gave 5 to 10 percent; no one
always the silver bullet,” he said. The district also has $20 million carry- gave more than 10 percent; and three gave them nothing.
over and benefitted from a capital override. “Our situation is different Asked whether the presentation was helpful, 13 said it was great;
from other districts,” he said. and 7 said it was OK but they needed more detailed information.
Calles said he expects funding for 20 by 2020 to continue. But he Four opted for this response; “These guys are a joke. When does
cautioned against paying new hires more than existing employees with the buffet open?”
the same experience.
In a normal funding year, when there is no extra money, Calles said Scott Heusman can be reached at: (602) 336-2070.
it is important to enable employees to maintain their quality of life.
“They all need a percentage increase equal to the rate of Jeremy Calles can be reached at: (623) 478.4003.
inflation,” Calles said. “If you give a 1 percent raise and inflation
goes up 2.2 percent, that quality of life, that lifestyle – they can’t Dale Ponder can be reached at (928) 373-3405.

Classroom Innovation
Classroom Innovation

For the past 35 years Sehi Computer Products
has supported schools by providing educators
with innovative classroom solutions that engage
students and advance academic achievement.

HP Sales, Service and Support

 Chromebooks  Managed Print

 Mobility Solutions  Audio and Video

35 Years of IT Innovation  PCs and Laptops  Digital Displays
 Printers & Imaging  Warranty Services

 HP Networking  Supplies & Accessories
 Server Solutions  Chrome Services
See all Specializations*
1275 Puerta Del Sol  Storage Solutions  Classroom Solutions
San Clemente, CA 92673
1-800-346-6315 www.sehi.com

*HP specializations include: Education Solutions, Services Sales, Services Delivery, Visit www.BuySehi.com Today!
Managed Print, Managed Complete Offer, Technical Production

20 THE EDGE | SPRING 2019