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Voice and Negotiations Committees

Voice and Negotiations Committee

The District will form a Voice Committee and Negotations Committee to obtain input on the Working Conditions of its employees.  Each committee will be comprised of represenation from the following groups: Administrative, Certified, Classified, Ancillary and Licensed Professional.  For purposes of these committees Working Conditions means workload, site and District support for employees, professional development opportunities, workplace safety, compensation and benefits.

How Your Voice is Heard

  • Two representatives from each district location are elected by their peers to represent them on the voice committee.  One representative is a classified employee and one representative is a certified employee.  Members of the committee are responsible for gathering and sharing information.  This group has the ability to recommend items to the Negotiations Committee.

    Site

    Certified Representative

    Classified Representative

    Administration

    N/A

    Maria Herrera

    Coconino High School

     

    Dianne Gutierrez

    Cromer Elementary

    Joan McCoy

     

    DeMiguel Elementary

    Jamie Smith

    Leah Claypool

    Flagstaff High School

     

     

    Killip Elementary

    Jannette Bressler

     

    Kinsey Elementary

    Keightee Starbliss

     

    Knoles Elementary

    Pailey Owen

    Cooper Rogers

    Leupp Elementary

    Ramona Staires

    Shirl Jensen

    Marshall Elementary

    Alianah Ramirez

    Lynda Ging

    Mount Elden Middle School

     

     

    Puente de Hozho

    Michelle Powers

    Gabby Spiguzza

    Sechrist Elementary

    Shelby Breig

    Ana Gordon

    Sinagua Middle School

    Sarah Ogden

     

    Summit High School

    Kim Howell

    Sandra Cortez-Brown

    Thomas Elementary

    Jana FIx

    Pamela Cain

    Transportation & Maintence

    N/A

    Derrick Sterne

  • Membership on the Negotiations Committee consists of full-time employees from the following groups:

    1. Certified Representation Group. The Certified RG consists of teaching and professional staff employed and paid on the certified or licensed professional pay scale.  The Certified RG has one (1) vote to be case by the Certified Liaison (or designee).  The Certified RG is comprised of the following membership:
      • High School Teacher
      • Middle School Teacher
      • Elementary School Teacher
      • Licensed Professional
      • Certified Liaison
      • Licensed Professional:  OT/PT/SLP, Sped Therapist, School Psychologist.
    2. Classified Representation Group. The Classified RG consists of personnel paid on the classified pay scale.  The Classified RG has one (1) vote to be cast by the Classified Liaison (or designee).   The Classified RG is comprised of the following membership:
      • Transportation:  Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Mechanics, Maintenance (HVAC, Carpenter, Plumbing, Grounds, facilities, and the front office staff of each group).
      • School Site:  School secretary, data clerks, attendance, department secretaries, receptionists, attendance, library media specialists (elementary).
      • Paraprofessional/Aide:  Parapros, 1:1 Parapros, classroom aides, FACTS, crossing guards, recess and lunch aides..
      • Facilities:  Maintenance (HVAC, Carpenter, Plumbing, Grounds, facilities, and the front office staff of each group)
      • Classified Liaison
    3. Administration Representation Group. The Administration RG consists of personnel paid on the administrative pay scale and working at a school site.  The Administration RG has one (1) vote to be cast by the Administrative Liaison (or designee).  The Administration RG is comprised of the following membership:
      • High School Principal
      • Middle School Principal
      • Elementary Principal
      • Assistant Principal
      • Administrative Liaison
    4. Central Administration Group. The District RG consists of personnel paid on the ancillary pay scale and/or District Directors, Assistant Directors, Associate Directors or Teachers on Assignment.  The District RG has one (1) vote to be cast by the District Liaison (or designee).   The RG is comprised of the following membership:
      • Department Director
      • Certified Ancillary Staff Member
      • Classified Ancillary Staff Member
      • Coordinator/Manager/Team Leader
      • Central Administrative Liaison
    5. District Cabinet and District Support Group. The District Cabinet and District Support Group is comprised of the following membership:
      • Assistant Superintendent
      • Director of Finance
      • Director of Human Resources
      • Director of Operations
      • Director of Technology
      • Administrative Assistant Student Support Services

    District Cabinet and District Support Group members shall not have a seat on the Negotiations Committee and shall not have a vote on the Negotiations Committee, but shall serve in an important guidance and advisory capacity. 

    Certified

    Classified

    Site Administration

    Central Administration Staff

    Certified Liaison

    Derek Born

    Classified Liaison

     

    Admin Liaison

     

    Central Admin Liaison

    Mike Vogler

    H.S. Teacher

     

    Transportation

     

    H.S. Principal

     

    Department Director

     

    M.S. Teacher

     

    Site Staff

     

    M.S. Principal

    Chris Koenker

    Team Leader/Coordinator/Manager

     

    Elementary Teacher

     

    Paraprofessional

     

    Elementary Principal

     

    Certified Ancillary

     

    Licensed Professional

    Julia Cencioso

    Facilities

     

    Assistant Principal

     

    Classified Ancillary