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 (MECP, Elementary, Middle, and High School), as well as a variety of jobs. Our mission is to represent our members’ needs and achieve the best contract possible for all DDEA members.
DDEA will begin bargaining for 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! We plan to hold a series of group Listening Sessions and will also invite all licensed staff to take a Bargaining Survey. We hope DDEA members will continue to participate in our next bargain!
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
Check out pictures and information from our most recent bargain (2023-24)
DDEA members showed up for DDEA's initial proposal! (2/12/24)
The DDEA bargaining team presenting our proposal (2/12/24)
CAT co-chair Chris is organizing the crowd (2/12/24)
DDEA members observing open bargaining (2/12/24)
The DDEA Bargaining Team and audience (2/27/24)
DDEA guest speaker Erin Will (MECP) (far right)(3/4/24)
The DDEA bargaining team enters the room (3/4/24)
DDEA buildings/sites made support posters. Members showed their thoughts with red/green signs (4/8/24)
Strong CAT leaders Misty and Chris! (7/10/24)
On the bleachers at Menlo Park Elementary; bargaining was moved for AC (9/10/24)
DDEA Bargaining Team is standing strong (9/10/24)
DDEA members packed the room! (9/24/24)
Alice, Stephanie, and Jenny attended an OEA conference about Bargaining, Advocacy, and Organizing in Newport, OR in October 2023 to get ready for our negotiations!