ACE Members,
President’s Message
Thank you to Classified Senate and volunteers for organizing Classified Professional Development Day. It’s the only day at the district dedicated to offering professional development specifically tailored to our members. This day does not happen without employees stepping into leadership positions, developing workshops, and helping with logistics. Is there a workshop you’d like ACE to offer in the future? Consider pairing with another member to create a presentation – chances are if you have the question/interest, someone else does too.
There is another opportunity for similar workshops on District Opening Day. If you participated in a workshop or assisted in organizing the event, be sure to track those hours for your next Professional Growth Award.
SRP Approved
The FHDA Board of Trustees approved their district-wide Supplemental Retirement Program offer which includes the following participants by group:
- 42 Classified Non-Management (ACE/CSEA)
- 23 Faculty
- 3 Educational Administrators
- 3 Classified Administrators (Supervisors/Teamsters)
- 1 Confidential
The initial response we’ve received from executive management is that all but two positions will be rehired permanently. Managers are currently arranging working out of class assignments, temporary employees to backfill vacancies, and hiring committees. If you are interested in working out of class, consider approaching a manager directly. Many WOC arrangements are established by employees coming forward expressing interest – “Hey, I heard there may be a vacancy in your department and I’d like the opportunity to work out of class. Please connect with me to see if we can make something happen soon.”
In addition there will be many hiring committees and we need members to complete EEO training to be a part of them – please see upcoming training dates (LINK)
- Committees cannot move forward without a (1)hiring manager, (2)equal opportunity rep*, and (3)union rep* (*from outside the reporting structure).
- As the union rep you help protect against bias against internal applicants, like:
- “We can’t take Judy’s admin for this position – they’d be so mad at me, even though Linda is great.”
- “I don’t think Martha is going to commute from Morgan Hill – we shouldn’t select them.”
- “I heard Lee is an ACE member – I don’t want a strong union person.”
- “Fred has been a Program Coordinator I for so long in the DRC at Foothill, I don’t think they could make it at De Anza as a PC II.”
Look for email communication from Alan, Lisa, and Phuong (ACE VPs). Your colleagues need these positions filled.
TEA Grievance
On March 12th ACE filed a grievance against the District for violating Article 4 Temporary Work. The District and Colleges have continued to employ temporary employees to perform ongoing work that falls within our bargaining unit. We’re awaiting a response and will share more information by mid-April.
Travel & Conference Changes
As part of our 2025-26 Agreement changes were established to the process for Travel & Conference approvals. Forms are now sent to @Christine Hsu in HR and feel free to cc a committee member:
- @Victoria Dinh Central Services
- @Mazzetta Campbell De Anza
- @Crystal Chen Foothill
The limit per academic year has been increased to $2,000 per member.
Reimbursement requests are sent to @Accounts Payable within 90 days of returning from your event.
De Anza President Leave
We wish Omar the best during his absence. We’re continuing to follow-up with ongoing campus issues with administrators who remain and raising concerns to executive administrators at the District. Ultimately our hope is that if any member is facing a similar personal situation (1)it is given the same level of care and (2)confidentiality.
I (Scott) am the ACE representative on the interim search committee, which may impact my meeting availability next week. Site meetings will likely be led by ACE Vice Presidents, the Chair of Negotiations, and our attorney. In addition, I’m on leave April 13 thru 15 (tentatively) and today I’m trying to take a recovery day following a collision last weekend between me on my bicycle and a driver in a SUV. Luckily I came away with just bruises and scrapes – it happened at low speed, but I should set a good example and take some time off.
What details did I miss in this message? What topics do you want to discuss at a site meeting? Fill up our inboxes. Reach out to a steward if you have any questions:
De Anza – @Andre Meggerson & @Jeff Dickard
Foothill – @Janie Garcia Cordova & @Cynthia Huang
Central Services – @Thomas Marks
In Service,
Scott Olsen (he/him) | ACE President
https://acefhda.org | scott.olsen@acefhda.org
650-949-7789 | M-F 8:30am-5:00pm