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AALA/Teamsters 2010 Unit M FAQ April 6, 2026

LAUSD – AALA/Teamsters 2010 Unit M (Certificated) Bargaining FAQ

UPDATE ON APRIL 6, 2026

Q; What salary increase has the District offered to Principals and other certificated administrators (AALA/Teamsters 2010)?

A: The District has offered an 10% salary increase over three years (4% in 25-26, 4% in 26-27 and 2% in 27-28.

(Link to proposal here)

Q: What is AALA/Teamsters 2010’s salary demand of the District?

A: AALA/Teamsters 2010 has demanded a 12% salary increase over 2 years – 8% for 25-26; 4% for 26-27.

(Link to proposal here)

Q: What has the District proposed regarding Work Hours and Flex Time?

A: The District has proposed to recognize the principle of an 8-hour day and a 40-hour week, while providing flexible hours when work responsibilities lead to longer workdays and/or work weeks. Under the District’s proposal, flex time would not require approval, simply verbal and written notification to a supervisor. Additionally, the District has proposed built-in flex time each week for comprehensive high school administrators. The District and AALA/Teamsters 2010 are now in agreement on Article X.

(Link to Article X here)

Q: What will Administrator compensation be after the LAUSD-proposed raises?

A: Administrator salaries vary depending on the assignment, and Principal salaries vary based on the size and type of school. Below are some examples:

Current compensation:

	Secondary Principal*	Elementary Principal*
Average base salary	$174,628	$160,139
District contribution to retirement (19.1%)	$ 33,354	$ 30,587
District contribution to health benefits	$ 20,700	$ 20,700
Average Total Compensation	$228,682	$211,426

Compensation with LAUSD-offered 10% increase:

	Secondary Principal*	Elementary Principal*
Average base salary	$192,803	$176,807
District contribution to retirement (19.1%)	$ 36,825	$ 33,770
District contribution to health benefits	$ 23,812	$ 23,812
Average Total Compensation	$253,440	$234,389

Current compensation:

	Ops/Instr. Coordinator**	Director**
Base salary	$185,940	$197,937
District contribution to retirement (19.1%)	$ 35,515	$ 37,806
District contribution to health benefits	$ 20,700	$ 20,700
Average Total Compensation	$242,155	$256,443

Compensation with LAUSD-offered 10% increase:

	Ops/Instr. Coordinator**	Director**
Base salary	$205,292	$218,538
District contribution to retirement (19.1%)	$ 39,211	$ 41,741
District contribution to health benefits	$ 23,812	$ 23,812
Average Total Compensation	$268,315	$284,091

*School administrators have a 234-day work year and may earn additional pay (and retirement contributions) above their base salaries if they take on supplemental assignments such as Winter Recess Academy or Summer School during their off time.

**Step 5, A-Basis (261-day work year), level 43G (Coordinator); 46G (Director)

Q: Has the District offered any other compensation to AALA/Teamsters 2010?

A: Yes, in addition to salary increases, the District has already agreed to provide fully-funded health care for all AALA/Teamsters 2010 members and all of their qualified dependents, without any employee contribution for any health plan offered by the District. (Health Benefits Agreement) The cost of health benefits is expected to rise by approximately 8% for 2026 and an additional 8% for 2027.

The District has also proposed:

- Annual stipend for Priority Schools principals (Priority Schools Principals Sideletter)
- Annual stipend for principals at single administrator sites with 275 or more students (Single Administrator Site Proposal)
- Up to 40 hours per year of supplemental pay to provide or facilitate professional development on weekends or other off-basis time (Professional Development Sideletter)
- No loss of pay for administrators transferred by the District from a larger school to a smaller Priority School (star-rating at prior salary) (Priority Schools Principals Sideletter)
- Increase all Elementary Assistant Principals to level 38G (AP, ELR Sideletter)
- Increase all Assistant Principals, Elementary Instructional Specialists (APEIS) to level 38G (APEIS Sideletter)

Q: Has the District made any proposals around Extra Duty Pay?

A: Certificated administrators are salaried management, and are not eligible for overtime pay. However, the District and AALA/Teamsters 2010 have reached agreement on language to expand opportunities for supplemental PD Assignments (Professional Development Sideletter), recognize the additional responsibilities of Priority Schools Principals (Priority Schools Principals Sideletter), reduce “red tape” around the process for receiving pay for supplemental assignments (Winter Recess Academy and Summer School Sideletter), and clarify and strengthen language related to supplemental pay (Article X). The District has also proposed additional pay for principals at single administrator sites of 275 or more students (Single Administrator Site Proposal).

Q: What is the status of LAUSD and AALA/Teamsters 2010 Negotiations?

A: On March 30^th, AALA/Teamsters 2010 provided 10 days notice of termination of the contract, which would allow for a strike on or after April 10^th. On April 6^th, the District met with AALA/Teamsters 2010 and increased our compensation offer from 8% to 10%.

While we are disappointed that our administrators might choose to go on strike after receiving fully-funded healthcare, and with proposed:

- 10% raises for all administrators
- additional pay for Elementary APs & APEIS
- additional pay for Principals at Priority Schools and single administrator sites
- increased ability to use flex-time
- new language on hours of work and supplemental pay

We continue to believe that the parties can reach an agreement that honors the dedication and leadership our administrators show our students, families and employees.