JOINT STATEMENT
OF THE GUSTINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CHAPTER #539
REGARDING 2025-2026 NEGOTIATIONS
June 25, 2025
Dear GUSD Community,
We are pleased to announce that the CSEA and District negotiations teams have reached a successful and collaborative agreement following a productive bargaining session. Together, we finalized a three-year agreement on salary and benefits covering the 2025–2026, 2026–2027, and 2027–2028 school years. In recognition of this important milestone, all classified employees will receive a one-time $2,000 lump sum payment, to be issued on June 30, 2026. This payment will be pro-rated for part-time and late-start employees, based on their FTE status.
Article XXII & XVIII – Salary and Benefits
Salary Increases:
2025–2026: 1.84% salary increase (reflecting 80% of the 2.3% funded COLA), effective July 1, 2025.
2026–2027: 80% of the funded COLA applied to salary, effective July 1, 2026.
2027–2028: 80% of the funded COLA applied to salary, effective July 1, 2027.
Health Benefits Increases:
2025–2026: Employer contribution increased from $14,500 to $15,000 annually.
2026–2027: Employer contribution increased to $15,250 annually.
2027–2028: Employer contribution increased to $15,500 annually.
The parties also agreed on language regarding leaves and will meet before September 1, 2025, to discuss Article XV, working conditions regarding technology and/or AI.
This agreement reflects a shared commitment of supporting our classified staff and maintaining fiscal responsibility while continuing to provide quality service to our scholars. We look forward to continued collaboration and building on the trust established through this partnership.
In partnership,
CSEA and Gustine Unified School District
Dr. Bryan Ballenger
Superintendent
Helen Encinas
President, CSEA, Chapter #539