M-DCPS and DCSMEC have reached a Tentative Agreement
for the 2018/2021 Successor Contract.

Thanks to the adamant efforts of our negotiating team and active support from our members, we were able to obtain pay improvements  for all employees. Income that is retroactive to July 1, 2018 and is not offset by concessions or increases in out-of-pocket expenses.

See details of the tentative agreement below

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

2018/2021 SUCCESSOR CONTRACT

Highlights of the tentative agreement:

1. A 3 % (HO, H1, H2) salary improvement , effective 7/1/2018.

2.Established career path for the RMSM program, including supplements of $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000.

3.Standby status, four hours pay for holidays.

4.Hazardous duty pay improvement to $3.00.

5.Tool allowance provisions for 6321 (NDCS) and 6328 (NIST).

6.Skills testing for all new M-DCPS employees.

7.New employees will be eligible for sick, vacation, holiday and recess.

8.Improve accrual provision language to current 2011 SAP standard.

9.Release time for scheduled interviews (M-DCPS position) and up to three hours release for teacher/parent conference.

10.New language, providing more flexibility for negotiating subsequent year contracts.

• Health Insurance
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Options and Health Plan design, the same as last year.
➢ Cigna OAP 10, Cigna OAP 20 and Cigna Local Plus
➢ year 2018, there will be no changes to the employees cost share, and dependent premium and plan designed to CIGNA Local Plus Plan, Cigna OAP 20 & Cigna OAP 10

The DCSMEC UNION is having it’s annual appreciation meeting for Officers, Yard Representatives and Stewards on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Please mark your calendar, we look forward to expressing our appreciation for what you do everyday.

The festivities will start at 4:30pm, come join us and meet Representative from Sugarman & Susskind our Labor attorneys along with the entire DCSMEC Executive Board and Negotiating team.

The venue is located at 2255 NW 87 AVE DORAL, FL 33172 in the private meeting  room, we hope to see all our Representatives there. This meeting is strictly for Officers, Yard Representatives and Stewards only.

Brothers & Sisters,

The General Membership Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th has been moved due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Please allow me to take this time to offer my sincerest gratitude for your service. On behalf of our Executive Board, I thank you for the outstanding example you have set.

As we near Thanksgiving and reflect on this past year, I would like to express how thankful I am to have each of you representing DCSMEC. You play an important role in the advancement of M-DCPS through your dedication and hard work. My role as your Representative would not be possible without a strong and reliable work force to assist the students of Miami-Dade County public schools during their time of need, and I appreciate the sacrifice and hard work you demonstrate. Your dedicated efforts reaffirm my belief that DCSMEC’s best day’s are ahead.

I hope you take this time to reflect on the important work you do for our students and staff. Take a moment to reflect and remember the lives you have positively impacted through your public service. Arthur and I extend our best wishes for your continued success and hope you have a most joyous thanksgiving holiday.

 

Brothers and Sisters,

The greatest investment in life is education. It prepares us for life and provides us with the tools for success. Teachers are essential for a successful society. They are the foundation and inspiration for our youth. 

I’m proud to help support our educators. They make many sacrifices for our students and are usually not given the recognition that they deserve. 

Please see this attachment regarding Amendment #362. I hope that you, your family, and friends support our educators on November 6, 2018. 

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

I would like to thank, Mr. Luis Pla for all the great years of service as executive board officer and President of DCSMEC, his dedication, camaraderie and friendship will not be forgotten,  Mr. Pla relinquished the Presidency on September 11, stating personal reasons and has asked us to respect his privacy, he remains a DCSMEC member in good standings.

DCSMEC is happy to announce that on October 2, the DCSMEC Executive Board appointed George Ellis (S/M II) into office as President of DCSMEC. Along with Mr. Ellis we also Wish to announce Howard Horne (PSF) to Vice President replacing George Ellis and David Sears (Inspector) onto the Executive Board replacing Howard Horne. We hope you will join us in congratulating Mr. Ellis, Mr. Horne and Mr. Sears into their newly appointed role as officers of DCSMEC.

Fraternally,

Rolando Sardinas 

Business Representative

Attention all DCSMEC members our next General Membership Meeting has been moved to Wednesday September 26, 2018. Location TBA soon.

Topics of discussion:

1. Hiring update/Future employment

2. Proper ID up-date

3. School opening 2018

4. Nominations-O.B.

5. Negotiations

6. EDP/CIU/GIU/PIM Models

7. Retirement 

8. CEU Classes 

9. Questions and answers session with DCSMEC 

We encourage all members to attend and be informed, the meeting begins at 4:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.

Attention: All Stewards

2018 the year of knowledge, continues with our next stewards meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 19, 2018 start time 4:30pm . Please mark your calendar.

This will be the third knowledge based presentations, Workers Compensation, FRS Retirement (Traditional & Investment) and Stewards Legal right’s.

We will have a Stewards Legal right’s presentation , which will detail the facts about stewards right’s, options, state status and statistics governing the program. Also proper procedures and timeframes needed to accomplish your mission as a DCSMEC steward.

The presentation will be delivered by D. Marcus Braswell Jr. a partner in the most experienced labor law firm in South Florida SUGARMAN & SUSSKIND.

All stewards need to acquire knowledge on the subject in order to provide our membership with correct and concise information regarding their rights and responsibilities when discussing contract language.

The meeting is for DCSMEC stewards only, after the presentation we will have a question and answer session to address any concerns you may have.

Our meetings are normally held at the Miami Free Zone 2315 NW 107 AVE. Doral, Fl. We look forward to seeing all our stewards and Union officers on Tuesday June 19, 2018.