You're Never Alone

One of the greatest benefits of being a PESPA member is knowing that you never have to face difficult workplace situations by yourself.

If you are ever asked to attend a meeting with:

• Human Resources

• Your supervisor

• District administration

• Building administration

• Any meeting that could affect your employment, discipline, or working conditions

You have the right to request union representation.

Simply contact any member of the PESPA Leadership Team, including:

• Union President

• Vice President

• Any PESPA Board Member

A PESPA representative can attend the meeting with you, help ensure your rights are protected, provide guidance, and serve as your advocate throughout the process.

You do not have to navigate these situations alone. That's one of the most valuable protections your union membership provides.

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What PESPA Does for Members

Being a union member means more than paying dues—it means having a team that is constantly working behind the scenes on your behalf.

PESPA works year-round to:

• Negotiate wages and salary improvements

• Protect employee rights

• Improve workplace policies

• Advocate for safer working conditions

• Represent members in employment-related meetings

• Meet monthly with Human Resources to discuss employee concerns

• Serve on district committees that shape policies and benefits

• Ensure employees have a voice in district decisions

• Keep members informed about important legislative and district changes

• Celebrate and recognize the incredible work of Educational Support Professionals

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What PESPA Has Accomplished for ALL ESPs

Even if you are not currently a member, the work of PESPA benefits Educational Support Professionals across the district.

Recent negotiated improvements for the 2026–2027 school year include:

Compensation

• 1.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

• Classified salary schedule level increase

• Approximately 4% average compensation increase for classified employees overall.

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Benefits

PESPA successfully negotiated improvements including:

• Continued District-funded retirement contributions for eligible employees.

• District-paid life insurance benefit.

• District medical insurance contribution covering 80% of premiums.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) matching contributions for eligible employees.

• Eight (8) Paid Time Off days each year.

• Vacation buyback opportunities for qualifying employees.

• Continued short-term disability coverage.

• Educational Incentive Program reimbursement of up to $1,250 annually for approved coursework.

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Professional Development & Recognition

PESPA negotiated continued funding for:

• Employee Appreciation and Recognition activities.

• Educational Incentive Program (EIP).

• Professional development opportunities that help employees grow in their careers.

Your Voice at the Table

PESPA maintains a direct working relationship with District leadership through:

• Monthly Human Resources collaboration meetings.

• Semi-annual Liaison Committee meetings.

• Insurance Committee participation.

• Wellness Committee participation.

• Policy Committee participation.

• Evaluation Committee participation.

• Ongoing negotiations regarding working conditions and employee concerns.

Every improvement achieved through negotiations represents countless hours of preparation, meetings, collaboration, and advocacy by your elected PESPA leadership.