Empowering Dublin's Future Through Quality Education
Dublin Teachers Association
Bargaining Update February 10, 2026
The collective bargaining agreement between Dublin Teachers Association and Dublin Unified School District expired June 30, 2025. DTA leaders proposed opening three articles that would ensure students have the best educators, the best supports and the best resources. DTA leaders also recognize the importance of fiscal solvency and have identified multiple sources of fiscal capacity that could be utilized to fund our proposals:
Proposals & Cost Estimate:
Smaller Class Sizes and Caseloads
$3.5 million estimate (mid range between DTA and DUSD Management’s projected cost)
Retaining & Recruiting the best educators for our students through:
3.5% COLA Salary Increase
COST: $3.37 million (per Asst. Sup Hobbs)
Improved Healthcare
COST: $1.16 million (per Asst. Sup Hobbs)
How to Reprioritize the existing budget to invest in students:
24/25 Unaudited Actuals shows the year ended with $3.7 million in undesignated funding - available to invest in students
Reduce spending on Outside Contractors & Consultants
Invest the $2.9 million made available by the DUSD school board's decision to discontinue future solar loan repayment commitments.
Invest 100% of Student Support Discretionary Block Grant (nearly $4 million)
This is one time money, but would give DUSD Management time to create a credible long term plan for investing in smaller class sizes
Traditionally, one-time revenue often becomes on-going (already happened -renewed and increased for 26-27)
Invest Parcel Tax dollars to smaller class size instead of C&I Department salaries
Supporting Dublin Education
Empowering Teachers, Enriching Students, Inspiring Excellence in Dublin Schools.
What is DTA?
Dublin Teachers Association is a local chapter of the California Teachers Association. DTA is comprised of all certificated non-management employees who work tirelessly for the rights and working conditions of over 700 educators and their students by negotiating contracts/agreements that ensure the best educators work with our students and that our students have the best learning conditions, all while also addressing concerns such as class sizes and instructional support. We are a democratic body that strives to ensure student, teacher and parent voices drive our decision making. We partner with district management to foster a positive work environment, aiming to enhance the quality of education for Dublin's students. By promoting educator well-being, DTA makes certain that students benefit from a stable, supportive, and high-quality learning environment.
The Best Education for Dublin Students
We strive to retain and attract the best educators by ensuring the best working conditions and securing a collective bargaining agreement that supports students and educators in reaching their full potential.
Stronger together.
Upcoming Events
DTA Executive Board Meeting March 10, 2026
DTA Site Rep Council Meeting
February 24, 2026
DUSD Board Meeting
February 10 & 24, 2026
Dublin Unified is a beautiful and diverse community. Our diversity is our strength. Dublin Teachers Association is committed to inclusive, welcoming, safe and high quality schools where students and educators can thrive. We will ensure that every DUSD student, especially BIPOC, immigrant and LGBTQIA+ students, has the education, resources and support they need. Students– and the educators that dedicate themselves to public service in this community– deserve schools and classrooms that are free from discrimination and intimidation. DTA remains unwavering in this pursuit.
Our union is unafraid of diversity, promotes equity and includes all students. We are in solidarity with teachers near and far that are striving to protect and affirm the most vulnerable members of our communities while still excelling in our critical service as amazing educators. We are stronger together.