Vancouver Education Association (VEA) proposals and Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) proposals
| Date presented | Starting total salary | Total top salary | Total cost increase over 2017-18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEA proposal #1: 20% increase | April 23, 2018 | $53,360 | $100,224 | $27.9 million |
| VEA proposal #2 17% increase | Aug. 13, 2018 | $52,440 | $98,496 | $25.1 million |
| VEA proposal #3 16% increase | Aug. 17, 2018 | $51,980 | $97,632 | $23.75 million |
| VEA proposal #4 16.2% average increase | Aug. 21, 2018 | $51,750 | $97,200 | $23 million |
| VEA proposal #5 15.7% average increase | Aug. 22, 2018 | $51,520 | $96,768 | $22.3 million |
| VEA proposal #6 15.3% average increase (See table 2 below for more.) |
Aug. 26, 2018 | $51,520 | $96,768 | $21.7 million |
| VPS proposal #1 (Includes 8 hours of optional professional development) |
April 23, 2018 | $47,497 | $89,524 | $9.3 million |
| VPS proposal #2 (Includes 8 hours of optional professional development) |
June 19, 2018 | $47,979 | $90,432 | $10 million |
| VPS proposal #3 (Includes 8 hours of optional professional development) |
Aug. 13, 2018 | $47,435 | $91,999 | $10.5 million |
| VPS proposal #4 (Includes 8 hours of optional professional development) |
Aug. 17, 2018 | $47,673 | $92,459 | $11.2 million |
| VPS proposal #5
(Rolls 8 hours of optional professional development into planned district professional development) |
Aug. 21, 2018 | 2018-19: $47,663 | $92,440 | $11.9 million |
| 2019-20: $50,249 | $97,445 | $20 million | ||
| VPS proposal #6 (Includes VEA request to shift 3 days of planned professional development into optional professional development reflected in district’s proposal #5) |
Aug. 22, 2018 | 2018-19: $47,663 | $92,440> | $11.9 million |
| 2019-20: $50,249 | $97,445 | $20 million | ||
| 2020-21: $51,254 | $99,406 | $22.8 million | ||
| VPS proposal #7 VPS proposed rolling three days of optional professional development into enrichment duties (TRI) |
Aug. 26, 2018 | 2018-19: $47,663 | $92,440 | $11.9 million |
| 2019-20: $50,249 | $97,445 | $20 million | ||
| 2020-21: $51,254 | $99,406 | $22.8 million | ||
| VPS proposal | Sept. 1, 2018 | 2018-19: $50,413 | $95,019 | $16.6 million* |
| 2019-20: $51,371 | $96,825 | $19.4 million** | ||
| 2020-21: $52,399 | $98,762 | $22.5 million** |
*2 days of district planned professional development and 2 days optional professional development
**3 days of district planned professional development and 2 days optional professional development
Table 2
The cost increases associated with VEA proposals are comparable to the following number of positions using average salary and benefits:
| Teachers and other certificated non-admin staff | Administrative | Classified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal #2 | 248.6 positions = $26.1 million | 150 positions = $26.1 million | 350.3 positions = $26.1 million |
| Proposal #3 | 235.7 positions = $24.75 million | 142.2 positions = $24.75 million | 332.2 positions = $24.75 million |
| Proposal #4 | 228.6 positions = $24 million | 137.9 positions = $24 million | 322.1 positions = $24 million |
| Proposal #5 | 221.9 positions = $23.3 million | 133.9 positions = $23.3 million | 312.8 positions = $23.3 million |
| Proposal #6 | 216.2 positions = $22.7 million | 130.5 positions = $22.7 million | 304.4 positions = $22.7 million |
| The difference between VEA proposal #6 and VPS proposal #7 is $9.7 million. Number of positions that would have to be cut this year: | 92.4 positions | 55.7 positions | 130.2 positions |
| Percent of workforce: | 8 percent* | 62 percent | 24 percent |
* On average, grades 4-12 class size increase would be 3 students
Table 3
How does the existing contract compare with VPS’ proposals?
| Starting total salary* | Total top salary* | |
|---|---|---|
| Existing contract between VEA and VPS: 2017-18 | $44,373 (without optional professional development) | $83,635 (without optional professional development) |
| Existing contract between VEA and VPS: 2017-18 | $44,661 (with optional professional development) | $83,923 (with optional professional development) |
| VPS’ Aug. 26 proposal for 2018-19 | $47,663 | $92,440 |
| VPS’ Aug. 26 proposal for 2019-20 | $50,249 | $97,455 |
| VPS’ Aug. 26 proposal for 2020-21 | $51,254 | $99,404 |
| Total percentage increase from existing contract | 14.8% (with optional professional development) | 18.4% (with optional professional development) |
| Total percentage increase from existing contract | 15.5% (without optional professional development) | 18.9% (without optional professional development) |
*VPS proposed rolling three days of optional professional development into enrichment duties (TRI).