Overview
The primary functions of the Labor Relations Department are to:
- Represent the district in the collective bargaining process with employee bargaining units, and interpret and administer negotiated contracts.
- Process formal employee grievances.
- Educate administrative staff about all aspects of employment-related contract compliance.
- Manage certificated employee appeals to letters of reprimand or suspensions.
- Administer tuition reimbursement for relevant contracts.
San Diego Unified School District
Labor Relations Department
Eugene Brucker Education Center
4100 Normal Street, Room 1202
San Diego, CA 92103-2682
(619) 725-8060 - Phone
(619) 725-8177 - Fax
William Surbrook, Director Labor Relations
wsurbrook@sandi.net
(619) 725-8171
Penelope DiBernardo, Labor Relations Specialist
pdibernardo@sandi.net
(619) 725-8174
Pamela Tipp, Confidential Administrative Assistant II
ptipp@sandi.net

