POA President James Ream worked very hard to deliver this agreement for his members.  When dealing with such a large employer as the LAUSD, it is necessary to work every angle available to get the School Board to take you seriously.  Like many places, LAUSDPD is having recruitment and retention problems.  Ream made this a very public topic.  This culminated in several hundred people showing up at a School Board meeting to ask the Board to prioritize public safety.  This pubic showing included PORAC President Ron Cottingham and Vice President Mike Durant attending this meeting to voice PORAC's support of its members. Within days a deal was inked providing a 10% salary increase retroactive for one year.