(a)

(1) The scope of representation shall be limited to matters relating to wages, hours of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment. “Terms and conditions of employment” mean health and welfare benefits as defined by

Section 53200, leave, transfer and reassignment policies, safety conditions of employment, class size, procedures to be used for the evaluation of employees, organizational security pursuant to

Section 3546, procedures for processing grievances pursuant to Sections 3548.5, 3548.6, 3548.7, and 3548.8, the layoff of probationary certificated school district employees, pursuant to

Section 44959.5 of the Education Code, and alternative compensation or benefits for employees adversely affected by pension limitations pursuant to former

Section of the Education Code, as that

section read on December 31, 1999, to the extent deemed reasonable and without violating the intent and purposes of

Section of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) A public school employer shall give reasonable written notice to the exclusive representative of the public school employer’s intent to make any change to matters within the scope of representation of the employees represented by the exclusive representative for purposes of providing the exclusive representative a reasonable amount of time to negotiate with the public school employer regarding the proposed changes.

(3) The exclusive representative of certificated personnel has the right to consult on the definition of educational objectives, the determination of the content of courses and curriculum, and the selection of textbooks to the extent those matters are within the discretion of the public school employer under the law.

(4) All matters not specifically enumerated are reserved to the public school employer and may not be a subject of meeting and negotiating, except that this

section does not limit the right of the public school employer to consult with any employees or employee organization on any matter outside the scope of representation. (

b) Notwithstanding

Section of the Education Code, the public school employer and the exclusive representative shall, upon request of either party, meet and negotiate regarding causes and procedures for disciplinary action, other than dismissal, including a suspension of pay for up to days, affecting certificated employees. If the public school employer and the exclusive representative do not reach mutual agreement,

Section of the Education Code shall apply. (

c) Notwithstanding

Section of the Education Code, the public school employer and the exclusive representative shall, upon request of either party, meet and negotiate regarding procedures and criteria for the layoff of certificated employees for lack of funds. If the public school employer and the exclusive representative do not reach mutual agreement,

Section of the Education Code shall apply. (

d) Notwithstanding

Section of the Education Code, the public school employer and the exclusive representative shall, upon request of either party, meet and negotiate regarding the payment of additional compensation based upon criteria other than years of training and years of experience. If the public school employer and the exclusive representative do not reach mutual agreement,

Section of the Education Code shall apply. (

e) Pursuant to

Section of the Education Code, the public school employer and the exclusive representative shall, upon the request of either party, meet and negotiate a salary

schedule based on criteria other than a uniform allowance for years of training and years of experience. If the public school employer and the exclusive representative do not reach mutual agreement, the provisions of

Section of the Education Code requiring a salary

schedule based upon a uniform allowance for years of training and years of experience shall apply. A salary

schedule established pursuant to this subdivision shall not result in the reduction of the salary of a teacher.