Bargaining
The Bargaining Process
The DDEA Bargaining Team is made up of eight DDEA members and our OEA consultant. These eight members represent all levels (Multnomah Early Childhood Program/MECP, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and District-level staff), as well as a variety of jobs.
Our mission is to represent DDEA members’ needs and achieve the best possible contract for all DDEA members.
DDEA began bargaining a new contract with David Douglas School District in February 2026. Our contract expires June 30, 2026.
We encourage and welcome member involvement in the bargaining process! Over the fall and winter, we held a series of group Listening Sessions and invited all licensed staff to take a bargaining survey.
Member participation drives our proposal, our bargain, and our success!
DDEA Bargaining Team (top row): Jenny Ferro (Co-chair, Student Behavior Specialist), Jessica Hines (MECP), Rachelle Zimmerman (TOSA), Deedee Bradley (Elementary), Pete O’Farrell (Middle School), Sandy McCormack (MECP), Alice Eberharter (Special Education). Not pictured: Alex Sierra (High School).
Organizing Team (second row): Misty V’Marie (school age) and Chris Cvitanich (MECP), with OEA consultant Kristine Mayle
Both teams on 2/11/26
DDEA members listening to the initial proposal on 2/11/6
Our faithful food truck is back! Thank you El Mas Chingon!
DDEA presented more of our proposal on 2/25/26
The DDEA team answered member questions during the break.
DDEA members showed up in support on 2/25/26.
DDEA members listened to more of the proposal on 2/25/26
The DDEA team went to an OEA conference on Bargaining and Organizing this fall!