Districts should be aware that state law still prohibits bargaining over several topics. School officials and unions are still prohibited from negotiating over several subjects, including:
These subjects, while certainly important, are less likely to impact the day-to-day learning environment students will experience. They are also unrelated to teacher accountability or performance. While it is unfortunate that the repeal of the 2011 reforms will prevent districts from promoting those goals as effectively, the continued defense of these subjects continues to be important.
[*] This does not, however, prohibit negotiations over the types and levels of benefits and coverages for that insurance, or a change in type or level of benefit, policy specification, or insurance coverage prior to them being changed.