San Dieguito Union High School District

Negotiations Update

SDUHSD / CSEA Chapter #241 Bargaining Updates

Session #5 – November 13, 2025

Today, the District’s negotiation team met with CSEA for the fifth bargaining session. CSEA passed their fifth proposal, which remained unchanged from their prior proposal. The District and CSEA reached agreement on a 1% on-schedule salary increase effective July 1, 2025.

Discussion Highlights:

The parties remain divided on CSEA’s continued request for permanent “me too” language
The District reiterated that it does not support adopting permanent “me too” provisions
The District emphasized its commitment to addressing each bargaining unit’s needs equitably and independently

Next Meeting:
December 4, 2025

Session #4 - October 27, 2025

Today, the District’s negotiation team met with CSEA for the fourth bargaining session. The District rejected CSEA’s fourth proposal (passed on October 9, 2025) and presented its own fourth proposal. The District continues to offer a 1% on-schedule salary increase effective July 1, 2025.

Discussion Highlights:

The parties remain at a standstill due to CSEA’s continued request for a permanent “me too” clause
The District reaffirmed that it has no interest in adopting any “me too” language
The District emphasized its commitment to addressing each bargaining unit’s needs separately and expressed appreciation for the work of all classified staff

Next Meeting:
November 13, 2025

Session #3 - October 9, 2025

Today, CSEA and the District exchanged proposals. The following details each proposal exchanged:

SDUHSD Proposal #2:

1% on-going salary increase retro to July 1, 2025.

CSEA Proposal #3:

2.5% on-going salary increase retro to July 1, 2025
A “me too” language for the 2026-2027 school year
An additional longevity step at 35 years of service to the district.

SDUHSD Proposal #3:

1% on-going salary increase retro to July 1, 2025.

CSEA Proposal #4:

1% on-going salary increase retro to July 1, 2025
Permanent “me-too” language

Next Meeting:

October 27, 2025

Session #2 – September 18, 2025

Today, SDUHSD reviewed the Unaudited Actuals Report presented to the Board on September 11, 2025, and engaged in a collaborative discussion with CSEA.

CSEA Proposal #2:

A 3% ongoing salary increase effective July 1, 2025
Permanent “me too” language
An additional longevity step at 35 years of service

District Response:

The District’s negotiation team rejected CSEA’s proposal

Next Meeting:
October 9, 2025

Sesion # 1 - July 28, 2025

Today marked the initial CSEA negotiation meeting for the 2025–2026 school year, which took place in a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Discussions focused on:

Article 11: Wages
- - Appendix B: Salary Schedule
  - Appendix C: Longevity Benefits
Article 12: Fringe Benefits

CSEA Proposal:

An ongoing 4% salary increase
A permanent "me too" clause
Increased longevity benefits at 35 and 40 years

District Counterproposal:

An ongoing 1% retroactive salary increase, effective July 1, 2025, aligned with certificated staff
No inclusion of "me too" language or longevity benefit changes

Outcomes:

CSEA rejected the District’s initial proposal
CSEA requested time to:
- - Review the Unaudited Actuals report in September
  - Gather member feedback