tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post5725160411146892966..comments2023-03-03T06:46:21.679-05:00Comments on Tony Perugini Listens...Too!: Nevada Legislature May Open School Contract Negotiations to the PublicUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-71275596924928847602010-12-02T20:44:22.745-05:002010-12-02T20:44:22.745-05:007:21 your facts are incorrect. Since my tenure, th...7:21 your facts are incorrect. Since my tenure, the BOE has had discussions with the teachers union leadership. Both in 2009 and again in 2010.<br /><br />The union leadership has not made any offers that are in the best interest of the students. Regarding the health plans, the HSA's are an option (not mandatory) and some in the union have taken advantage of it. But it's a drop in the bucket in the overall scheme of things. The HSA plan is not the saving grace though it helps.<br /><br />The union leadership has indicated no concessions of any kind for the 2010-2011 school year. This fact was announced by BOE Chairman Brittingham during tonight's meeting.Tony Peruginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749463407357429178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-22853400211722737302010-12-01T07:21:46.349-05:002010-12-01T07:21:46.349-05:00Tony,
Aren't you on the Board of EDUCATION? Th...Tony,<br />Aren't you on the Board of EDUCATION? The "one group" that you are referencing hasn't had a negotiation since your tenure. How do you know that they won't help out? Haven't they already made offers and taken alternate health plans to save the town money? Maybe the "one group" is the town council?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-6750275445099046772010-11-30T15:37:29.106-05:002010-11-30T15:37:29.106-05:00"well... a zero may be in play now, but not t...<i>"well... a zero may be in play now, but not two or three years ago. I think Obama announced zero's for federal unions today."</i><br /><br />I don't expect any help from the one and only organization left that we need help from the most.<br /><br />Forget about zero percent. Obama may be setting an example but Hartford isn't following example. <br /><br />And since we're somewhat on the topic of budget, I expect this upcoming budget cycle to be worse than last year. No, I'm not crying "Chapman is closing" here but do know this year will be worse than last in terms of budget. Looking forward to January.<br /><br />I do want to thank the instructional assistants, custodial and administrator's unions for their help and understanding. Though these groups are more or less a drop in the bucket (budget) they get it and put the students' needs ahead of their own.Tony Peruginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749463407357429178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-4407997344160197332010-11-29T20:25:50.884-05:002010-11-29T20:25:50.884-05:00well... a zero may be in play now, but not two or ...well... a zero may be in play now, but not two or three years ago. I think Obama announced zero's for federal unions today.Tim Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588518063096822071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-46153346917908969732010-11-29T20:24:19.145-05:002010-11-29T20:24:19.145-05:00And there's another benefit.
I doubt you'...And there's another benefit.<br /><br />I doubt you'd have the nonsense... whoops... I mean "negotiating" that has the union starting at 8% and the management starting at 0%. Both sides know neither number is in play. But I think they like to seem busy. So they waste a bunch of taxpayer money (including administrative time) on these stupid "negotiating tactics."<br /><br />But then I think being upfront with someone makes sense. And I'm "just a kid," so obviously our VIPs knew I was wrong to make such suggestions as being upfront with the unions and starting with something realistic.<br /><br />I suggest opening up negotiations because I'm certain that -- at minimum -- we'd reduce our attorney fees.Tim Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588518063096822071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-4570831749405338032010-11-29T20:02:58.156-05:002010-11-29T20:02:58.156-05:00This issue of secrecy has annoyed me for years.
I...This issue of secrecy has annoyed me for years.<br /><br />I have no idea how many negotiations in which Tony has been involved. But I haven't been through any. Nonetheless, when you consider the magnitude of the teachers contract in relation to the town budget, it makes absolutely no sense to me why the negotiations are so secretive.<br /><br />Granted, individuals could come up during negotiations. But then just enter executive session for those parts.<br /><br />The secrecy required for all the negotiations is ridiculous in my opinion. Too much taxpayer money is at stake for all the closed door secrecy.<br /><br />Transparency is a good government issue. One need not have experienced corruption to know it is wrong. And one need not have experienced a secret negotiating session to know it's inappropriate and unnecessary.<br /><br />Furthermore, it would have benefits in other ways. For example, last October there was an article in the NHR about some discussions between the police union and town management. In it, Deegan basically called the TM a liar. The TM's response? "I don't have time to respond."<br /><br />If those union discussions had been open to the public, it's entirely possible that we'd know exactly what was said... instead of a simply an accusation and a non-denial denial.Tim Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588518063096822071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-28961425592409095302010-11-29T19:07:37.412-05:002010-11-29T19:07:37.412-05:00I think what Tony was trying to do was to share an...I think what Tony was trying to do was to share an article with us readers. <br />His only comment was that the process could be an eye opener for many. <br />What's wrong with that? I, as a taxpayer, would like to know more about the negotiation process. I'd think many people would also want to know. Maybe we'd all be surprised and it might not necessarily be in an unfavorable way as you seem to allude to. Is there something wrong with the sharing of information??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344170032110076245.post-90850214205369793192010-11-29T14:47:35.939-05:002010-11-29T14:47:35.939-05:00Tony,
How many contract negotiations have you been...Tony,<br />How many contract negotiations have you been through? Just wondering way you look at them so unfavorably. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com