1.What are the phases in the negotiation process?
The District continues to work with ITA towards a mutual agreement. The phases of negotiations include: 1) Negotiations, 2) Declare Impasse, 3) Mediation, 4) Fact-Finding, 5) Last/Best Offer, 6) Final Offer, 7) Strike
2.What phase is IUSD in the negotiations process with ITA & CalPro?
CalPro has entered the Impasse phase and is scheduled to meet with a mediator on April 23.
On March 21
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, the mediator moved the negotiation, between IUSD and ITA, to the fact-finding stage.
3.When is a strike likely to occur?
If ITA decides to strike, it would occur after the fact-finding stage is completed. We will keep our parents, employees, and the community informed.
4.How is IUSD Preparing for a potential strike?
IUSD is expanding its list of substitute teachers and budgeting for additional hours for classified staff and security personnel. Site administrators will be prepared with plans and activities to serve our students.
5.Will schools be closed in the event of a strike?
No. IUSD is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students in the event of a teacher strike. The District will ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained in order to provide supervision and instruction for all students.
6.If a strike occurs, will community events be impacted?
Yes. All district sponsored events, clubs, tutoring, arts, civic/community events, community meetings, and youth athletic programs will be suspended.
7.Will extended care programs occurring before and after school be open?
Yes. ASES (after-school program) will continue as planned.
8.What would happen to field trips, training, conferences in the event of a strike?
These events would all be canceled in the event of a teacher strike.
9.Will IEPs have to be rescheduled in the event of a strike?
Yes. Any scheduled IEPs during days of a strike will need to be rescheduled, as the student's teacher will likely not be present.
10.What should parents do?
Parents can be assured that schools will remain open, and the educational program will continue. Inglewood Unified is taking all necessary steps to ensure students will continue learning in a safe environment.
11.If I choose to keep my child home during the strike, will their absences be excused?
No. While parents may decide to keep their students home during a teacher work stoppage, it is not considered an excused absence. Per Administrative Regulation (AR) 5113, students are excused from school for personal illness, medical/dental appointments, and funeral services for an immediate family member. With prior approval from site principal, court appearances and religious holidays can also be excused.
