Other
Academic Probation Remediation — Scholar placed on probation if fails to meet program requirements; must remediate during next semester
If Scholar fails to meet the program requirements (grade point average or otherwise), the District will place him or her on probation for the next semester and will expect Scholar to remediate the unsatisfactory requirements.
Other
Agreement Copies Timeline — Within 30 days of ratification, Board prepares one copy per teacher plus two copies for AEA
Within thirty (30) days of ratification of the agreement, the Board shall have prepared one (1) copy of the agreement per teacher plus two (2) copies for the AEA
Other
Agreement Duration — August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029
The language, salary schedules and extra-curricular differentials under this contract will be in effect from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Assignment Change After August First — If change after August 1st, teacher receives $200 classroom supply stipend and logistical assistance unless electing voluntary reassignment
If the change occurs after August 1st the teachers affected by the change, unless electing a voluntary reassignment, will be provided with a $200 classroom supply stipend and logistical assistance in moving their classroom, if applicable.
Other
Assignment Change Before August First — If change occurs before August 1st, affected teachers notified and voluntary re-assignment requests given priority
If a change occurs before August 1st the teachers affected will be notified and when practicable requests for voluntary re-assignment will be given first priority.
Other
Assignment Change Supply Stipend — $200 classroom supply stipend for changes after August 1st
If the change occurs after August 1st the teachers affected by the change, unless electing a voluntary reassignment, will be provided with a $200 classroom supply stipend and logistical assistance in moving their classroom, if applicable.
Other
Assignment Notice By May First — All efforts made to give teachers notice of assignments by no later than May 1st
All efforts will be made to give teachers notice of their building, class and/or subject assignments for the forthcoming year by no later than May 1st.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — May 1st deadline for notice of building, class and/or subject assignments for forthcoming year
All efforts will be made to give teachers notice of their building, class and/or subject assignments for the forthcoming year by no later than May 1st.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Dues deducted one-twelfth monthly September through August; remitted within 20 days
Board shall deduct one-twelfth of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each month for twelve (12) months, beginning in September and ending in August each year. Board shall remit said deducted dues to the Association within twenty (20) days
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may request use of buildings, facilities, equipment and supplies if time does not conflict with student activities or scheduled faculty meetings
Association shall have the right to request the use of the buildings, facilities, equipment and supplies, if that scheduled time does not conflict with scheduled student activities or scheduled faculty meetings
Other
Association Leave Allowance — aggregate of 3 days leave with pay per school year to attend association sponsored programs; requires 3 days notice and reimbursement of substitute costs
Association representatives shall be permitted up to an aggregate of 3 days leave with pay each school year to attend association sponsored programs provided the association reimburses the district for the cost of the substitute teacher(s) employed for such leave and provided that representative provides three (3) days' notice to the Superintendent prior to absence.
Other
Association Leave Days — Association representatives permitted up to aggregate of 3 days leave with pay each school year for association-sponsored programs
Association representatives shall be permitted up to an aggregate of 3 days leave with pay each school year to attend association sponsored programs provided the association reimburses the district for the cost of the substitute teacher(s).
Other
Association Meeting Facilities — Association permitted use of school facilities for local AEA meetings without student activity conflict, with custodial service charge
Association shall be permitted for the purpose of local AEA meetings the use of school facilities, equipment and office supplies provided the meeting is scheduled at a location which does not conflict with the scheduled student activities
Other
Association Meeting Facility Use — Association permitted to use school facilities for local AEA meetings if scheduled without conflict with student activities or faculty meetings; custodial service charges assessed reasonably
The Association shall be permitted for the purpose of local AEA meetings the use of school facilities, equipment and office supplies provided the meeting is scheduled at a location which does not conflict with the scheduled student activities, nor at a time which conflicts with scheduled faculty meetings with the administration.
Other
Association Notice Posting — Association may post notices of activities and matters of concern in designated areas in each building
Association shall have the right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on the designated notice areas in each building, provided the administration receives courtesy bulletins
Other
Association Rep Paid Leave Days — Association representatives permitted up to 3 days leave with pay each school year to attend association-sponsored programs
Association representatives shall be permitted up to an aggregate of 3 days leave with pay each school year to attend association sponsored programs provided the association reimburses the district
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $61,782.69
2026-27 Salary Schedule: BA TRS step 26
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $45,415.38
2026-27 Salary Schedule: BA TRS step 0
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule in Appendix A-C; voluntary retirement payments provide 6% increase in final four years of service
For certified employees who provide four (4) years advance notice, the employer will increase the certified employee's salary in each of the final four (4) years of service by six percent (6%) of the previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase for voluntary retirement option in years 1-4 of final service
For certified employees who are eligible under this Section G and provide four (4) years advance notice, the employer will increase the certified employee's salary in each of the final four (4) years of service by six percent (6%) of the previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase for voluntary retirement option in years 1-4 of final service
For certified employees who are eligible under this Section G and provide four (4) years advance notice, the employer will increase the certified employee's salary in each of the final four (4) years of service by six percent (6%) of the previous year's salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 days of bereavement leave per year, deducted from sick leave
Two (2) days of bereavement leave per teacher, deducted from sick leave, will be granted per year for deaths outside the teacher's immediate family.
Other
Board Information Furnished — Board shall furnish Association with board agendas, meeting minutes, monthly budget summaries, board policy manual, auditor reports, budget, and statistical information
The Board shall furnish the Association President with the following documents as they are received, completed, or compiled: Board Agendas, Summary of official minutes of the Board meetings, Monthly budget summaries, Board Policy manual, Annual Auditors report and management letters, Current Fiscal year budget, Statistical information including teacher step placement, salary line placement, extended service placement, and present insurance coverage, Faculty lists including home addresses and listed telephone numbers.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice — Copy of agenda or statement of purpose given at least 24 hours prior to scheduled Board meeting
A copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of each meeting will be given at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting
Other
Board Sole Right — Board possesses sole right and authority to operate and direct all staff including mission, operations, methods, personnel, hire, assign, transfer, evaluate, discipline, discharge, rules, methods, and contract for goods and services
the Board possesses the sole right and authority to operate and direct all staff including...determine its mission, policies...plan, direct operations...determine methods and personnel...hire and assign or transfer staff...evaluate, promote, suspend, discipline or discharge...make, publish and enforce rules.
Other
Catastrophe Bank Annual Contribution — Two days contributed during first year of employment, one day annually thereafter
Teachers build the catastrophe bank by each contributing two (2) days during their first year of employment in the Unit District #226 and one (1) day each year thereafter.
Leave
Catastrophe Bank Annual Grant Days — Maximum days granted by Committee to participating employee for catastrophe use per year
Maximum days that may be granted by the Committee to a participating employee for catastrophe use per year will be ninety (90) days.
Other
Catastrophe Bank Contribution — Employees contribute 2 days to catastrophe bank when balance falls below 30 days
Participating members shall contribute two (2) of their available sick leave days to the bank, whenever the bank balance falls below thirty (30) days at the start of the school year.
Other
Catastrophe Bank Max Accumulation — Maximum accumulation in catastrophe bank is 120 days
Maximum number of days that can be accumulated in the catastrophe bank is one hundred twenty (120).
Leave
Catastrophe Bank Max Accumulation Days — Maximum number of days that can be accumulated in the catastrophe bank
Maximum number of days that can be accumulated in the catastrophe bank is one hundred twenty (120).
Other
Catastrophe Bank Max Annual Grant — Maximum days that may be granted by Committee per year is ninety (90) days
Maximum days that may be granted by the Committee to a participating employee for catastrophe use per year will be ninety (90) days.
Other
Class Assignment Issue Discussion Process — If class assignment or class size issue arises, teacher openly discusses with principal and superintendent. If not addressed, teacher discusses with AEA Executive Board who decides further action. If needed, re-addressed with administration or presented to school board.
Should a class assignment or class size issue arise the affected teacher(s) should openly discuss their concerns with their building principal and superintendent. If the affected teacher(s) still feel their concern is not being addressed, the teacher(s) directly involved shall discuss their concerns with the AEA Executive Board.
Compensation
Concessions Stipend — Concessions $45.00, minus withholdings
Concessions $45.00 (minus withholdings)
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 day school calendar
The Board shall establish for the coming year, a school calendar which does not exceed one hundred eighty-five (185) school days. The calendar shall contain no more than one hundred eighty (180) employee work days.
Other
Contract Duration — August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2022
The language, salary schedules and extra-curricular differentials under this contract will be in effect from August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2022.
Other
Contract Term — August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018
The language, salary schedules and extra-curricular differentials under this contract will be in effect from August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2018.
Other
Course Reimbursement — Annual college course reimbursement fund of $7,500 for approved coursework up to Master's Degree
The Board will maintain and establish an annual college course reimbursement fund of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) to be used to reimburse teachers acquiring approved coursework up to and including a Master's Degree.
Compensation
Course Reimbursement Max Per Semester — Course reimbursement limited to $125 per semester hour, maximum 9 hours per year
Reimbursement shall be limited to $7,500 total, not to exceed $125 per semester hour, with a cap of nine (9) hours per year per full-time employee.
Workday
Daily Work Hours — Normal employee working day shall be 7 hour 50 minute day, typically 7:45 A.M. to 3:35 P.M.
The intended normal employee working day shall be a 7 hour 50 minute day unless provided otherwise in this Agreement. The typical day shall commence at 7:45 A.M. and conclude at 3:35 P.M. unless otherwise approved by the Principal.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board shall furnish information on current insurance coverage including dental
Statistical information pertaining to teacher step placement, salary line placement, extended service placement, and present insurance coverage provided to Association President.
Other
Derogatory Material Notification — Employee shall be informed of derogatory material being placed in employee's file
An employee shall be informed of material being placed in the employee's file which is derogatory to an employee's conduct or services.
Compensation
Detention Stipend — Detention stipend $7.50 per day, minus withholdings
Detention stipend $7.50 per day. (minus withholdings)
Other
Disciplinary Meeting Notice — Teacher notified 5 days prior of reason for disciplinary meeting with principal, unless serious circumstances require suspension
A teacher will be given prior notice of the reason/reasons for meeting with the principal for disciplinary matters...he/she shall be notified of the reasons for the meeting five days preceding the meeting unless the nature of the incident is of such seriousness.
Evaluation
Disciplinary Notice Requirement — Prior notice of reason/reasons for disciplinary meeting required; at least 40 minutes between presentation and meeting; Association representative entitled to be present; confidential discussion required
A teacher will be given prior notice of the reason/reasons for meeting with the principal for disciplinary matters. The teacher is entitled to request that a local association representative be present in the meeting after reviewing the reason/reasons for the meeting. At least one period (40 minutes) should be allowed between the presentation of reason/reasons and the meeting of the teacher and principal.
Other
Discipline Prior Notice Principal — Teacher given prior notice of reasons for meeting with principal; at least 40 minutes between presentation of reasons and meeting; teacher may request Association representative
Teacher will be given prior notice of the reason/reasons for meeting with the principal for disciplinary matters. At least one period (40 minutes) should be allowed between the presentation of reason/reasons and the meeting
Other
Discipline Superintendent Notice — Teacher notified of reasons for meeting with superintendent or Board regarding disciplinary action 5 days preceding meeting
Should a teacher be required to meet with the superintendent or the Board of Education regarding an item which may result in disciplinary action he/she shall be notified of the reasons for the meeting five days preceding the meeting
Other
Dual Credit Stipend — Dual Credit instruction stipend distributed per Appendix D; no stipend for initial 3 years, then eligible starting year 4
Teachers who attain a Master's Degree or the required 18 graduate hours in a specific discipline to enable the instruction of college-level (Dual Credit) courses with District financial assistance shall agree to teach such courses for a minimum period of 3 years.
Other
Dues Deduction — One-tenth of annual dues deducted monthly over ten months from September through June
the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each month for ten (10) months, beginning in September and ending in June each year.
Other
Dues Deduction Continuous — Authorization for continuous or annual dues deduction; continuous unless revoked between August 15 and September 1
authorization is continuous and shall remain in effect from year to year unless the employee revokes said authorization between August 15 and September 1 of any year.
Other
Dues Deduction Monthly — One-tenth of annual dues deducted monthly from salary September through June
Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each month for ten (10) months, beginning in September and ending in June each year.
Other
Dues Remit Timeline — Board remits deducted dues to Association within twenty days following pay period deduction
Board shall remit said deducted dues to the Association within twenty (20) days following the pay period deduction.
Workday
Eight Period Day Implementation — If 8 period day implemented, normal teaching load is 6 class assignments, 7th assignment supervision, 1 preparation period
Should the Board elect to implement an eight (8) period day, the normal teaching load for junior high and high school teachers shall be considered six (6) class assignments, a seventh (7th) assignment involving supervision of an area, and one (1) preparation period.
Workday
Elementary Prep Periods — Elementary teachers permitted aggregate 3 hours per week for preparation
Elementary teachers shall be permitted an aggregate three (3) hours per week for preparation.
Other
Elementary Teaching Load — Elementary: normal teaching load not exceed 30 hours scheduled student contact
The normal teaching load in the elementary levels shall not exceed thirty (30) hours of scheduled student contact without the consent of the teacher. Elementary teachers shall be permitted an aggregate three (3) hours per week for preparation.
Workday
Elementary Teaching Load Hours — Normal teaching load in elementary levels shall not exceed 30 hours of scheduled student contact without consent
The normal teaching load in the elementary levels shall not exceed thirty (30) hours of scheduled student contact without the consent of the teacher.
Other
Employee Discipline Confidential — Questions or criticism of teacher performance made in confidence, not in presence of students, other teachers, parents or other gatherings
Any questions or criticism by the employer of a teacher's performance shall be made in confidence and not in the presence of students, other teachers, parents, or other gatherings.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Fees and expenses of arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties
The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.
Workday
Employee Work Days Max — Calendar shall contain no more than 180 employee work days
The calendar shall contain no more than one hundred eighty (180) employee work days.
Other
Employment Commitment Years — Scholar commits to minimum four school years of employment with District upon graduation
By accepting the tuition/fees payments contained in Paragraph 2(a) above, Scholar intends to accept employment with the District for a minimum of four (4) school years from his or her graduation from the program.