Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The arbitrator shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provision of the Agreement, and the decision shall be based on interpretation of the Agreement.
The arbitrator, in their opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provision of the Agreement. Their authority shall be strictly limited to deciding only the issue or issues presented to them in writing.
Grievance
Arbitration Cost Split — arbitrator and FMCS costs divided equally between Board and Union; each party bears own representation costs; if both parties order transcript, costs divided equally
Each party shall bear full costs for its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the arbitrator and the FMCS shall be divided equally between the Board and the Union (or employee). If either party requests a transcript of the proceedings, that party shall bear full cost of that transcript. If both parties order a transcript, the costs of the two transcripts shall be divided equally.
Compensation
Assignment Exchange Limit — assignment exchanges limited to once per calendar year per bargaining unit member
Assignment exchanges are limited to once per calendar year per bargaining unit member. Approval of an exchange does not establish a precedent and shall not be construed as a guarantee of future approvals.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maintenance Mechanic hourly rate 2028-2029
Maintenance Mechanic 2028-2029: $43.45 per hour
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Utility Custodian hourly rate
Utility Custodian 2025-2026: $18.33 per hour
Other
Bargaining Unit Classification — Student Tracker position placed in Category A for CBA Article 21.2(A)(5); vacancies filled per Article 21.6
The Student Tracker position will be placed in Category A for purposes of CBA Article 21.2(A)(5). Vacancies will be filled in accordance with Article 21.6.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 10% increase
Salary increases of ten percent (10%) effective July 1, 2025
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.15% increase
four point one five percent (4.15%) effective July 1, 2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.15% increase
four point one five percent (4.15%) effective July 1, 2027
Leave
Bereavement Days — A bereavement leave of a maximum of three (3) days for each death in the immediate family shall be granted.
A bereavement leave of a maximum of three (3) days for each death in the immediate family shall be granted in the event of a death in the immediate family, by marriage, registered domestic partnership, as well as blood or adoption.
Rif
Bumping Displacement Rights — employees may bump/displace employee with least District seniority in next lowest classification if qualified
In the case of employees whose position is being eliminated within the respective classification by District seniority, the affected employee shall be allowed to displace or bump the employee with the least District seniority in the next lowest classification.
Other
Checkoff Dues — Board deducts Union dues from employee paychecks per written authorization
Board shall deduct from regular paycheck of each employee Union dues per written authorization. Deductions continue unless authorization withdrawn per Union requirements.
Other
Class Materials Budget — Each teacher shall have a budget of $200 for instructional resources, other classroom basic supplies
Each teacher shall have a budget of $200 for instructional resources, other classroom basic supplies, which may be spent or reimbursed upon approval of the building principal and processed in accordance with the District's business office.
Rif
Continuous Service Interruption — continuous service interrupted and terminated by resignation or employment termination; service broken during period of unpaid leave of more than 90 days
Continuous service shall be deemed interrupted but not broken during a period of unpaid leave of absence of more than ninety (90) continuous calendar days.
Workday
Contract Days Annual — 12-month work year
Employees in this position will have a 12-month work year, a year-round regular workday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendars shall not exceed one hundred eighty-nine (189) school days and shall include no more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher workdays.
Each calendar shall not exceed one hundred eighty-nine (189) school days and shall include no more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher workdays (except for newly employed teachers who may be required to attend up to four (4) additional non-instructional workdays.
Other
Contract Term — 2022-2027
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT 2022-2027 TOMCAT NAVY COUNCIL (NJROTC) IFT/AFT LOCAL 604
Insurance
Dental Coverage — The Board shall provide a group dental insurance policy for each employee and their dependents.
The Board shall provide a group dental insurance policy for each employee and their dependents. The individual deductible shall be determined yearly by the Insurance Committee.
Other
Disciplinary Conference Required — Advance written notice of not less than three (3) business days required before dismissal or suspension without pay
Supervisor or designee must schedule a conference with the employee to discuss failings, prior to recommending dismissal or suspension without pay. Whenever possible, the District shall provide advance written notice of not less than three (3) business days
Other
Discipline Conference Required — Supervisor must schedule conference with employee prior to recommending dismissal or suspension, with advance written notice of at least 3 business days
Except when detrimental to the general welfare of the District, the supervisor or designee must schedule a conference with the employee to discuss his/her failings, prior to recommending dismissal or suspension without pay. Whenever possible, the District shall provide advance written notice of not less than three (3) business days.
Other
Discipline Grounds Abusive Behavior — Abusive behavior to co-workers, superiors or subordinates is grounds for disciplinary action
6. Abusive behavior to co-workers, superiors or subordinates
Other
Discipline Grounds Excessive Tardiness — Excessive tardiness and/or absence is grounds for disciplinary action
4. Excessive tardiness and/or absence
Other
Discipline Grounds Falsification — Falsification of a time sheet or any employee record is grounds for disciplinary action
9. Falsification of a time sheet or any employee record
Other
Discipline Grounds Illegal Drugs — Possession and/or use of illegal drugs on District premises is grounds for disciplinary action
12. Possession and/or use of illegal drugs on District premises
Other
Discipline Grounds Immoral Conduct — Immoral, indecent, or disorderly conduct is grounds for disciplinary action
7. Immoral, indecent, or disorderly conduct
Other
Discipline Grounds Insubordination — Insubordination is grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination
Disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment may result from any one of the following circumstances that prove to be detrimental to the operation of the School District, including but not limited to: 1. Insubordination
Other
Discipline Grounds Intoxication — Intoxication on the job or possession or drinking of intoxicating beverages on District premises is grounds for disciplinary action
11. Intoxication on the job or possession or drinking of intoxicating beverages on District premises
Other
Discipline Grounds No Call No Show — No call-No show for work except in event of emergency or circumstance beyond employee control
13. No call- No show for work except in the event of an emergency or circumstance beyond the employee's control
Other
Discipline Grounds Refusal To Perform — Refusal to perform assigned tasks is grounds for disciplinary action
2. Refusal to perform assigned tasks
Other
Discipline Grounds Theft — Theft or dishonesty is grounds for disciplinary action
10. Theft or dishonesty
Other
Discipline Grounds Unauthorized Release — Unauthorized release of confidential information is grounds for disciplinary action
8. Unauthorized release of confidential information
Other
Discipline Grounds Uniform — Failure to wear a required uniform unless otherwise directed by a supervisor
14. Failure to wear a required uniform unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
Other
Discipline Grounds Unsatisfactory Performance — Unsatisfactory performance of duties or assigned tasks is grounds for disciplinary action
3. Unsatisfactory performance of duties or assigned tasks
Other
Discipline Grounds Willful Damage — Willful damage to District property and/or equipment is grounds for disciplinary action
5. Willful damage to District property and/or equipment
Other
Discipline Reset Provision — Employee starts over at first step of progressive discipline if no second infraction of same type for 2 or more years
For circumstances other than items 5 through 12 of subsection C of this Appendix B an employee shall start over at the first step of progressive discipline if such employee has not had a second infraction of the same type for two or more years.
Other
Discipline Serious Offenses First Step — Suspension or dismissal may result as first step for more serious offenses as determined by Assistant Superintendent
Suspension or dismissal may result as the first step in the disciplinary procedure for more serious offenses, as determined by the Assistant Superintendent for Staff and Student Services or designee.
Grievance
Discipline Subject To Grievance — All cases of discipline and dismissal are subject to regular grievance procedure except termination of probationary employment
All cases of discipline and dismissal are subject to the regular grievance procedure, except for the termination of probationary employment.
Other
Dismissal Written Recommendation — Employee may be dismissed by Board of Education upon written recommendation substantiating reason, with copies to employee and Union President
An employee may be dismissed by the Board of Education. Such recommendation must be submitted in writing, substantiating the reason for such action, with copies provided to the employee and the Union President or designee.
Compensation
District Overtime Schedule — Building and Grounds Supervisors develop District-wide overtime rotation schedule; posted at B&G Center
In addition, the Building and Grounds Supervisors shall develop a District-wide overtime rotation schedule which shall also be posted at the Building and Grounds Center.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Teachers have a duty-free lunch period of no less than 30 minutes
which time shall include a duty-free lunch period of no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Effective Date — July 1, 2025
Appendix D-2 of the CBA is amended effective July 1, 2025, to add the following stipend positions
Workday
Elementary Planning Periods — Elementary K-5 teachers have at least seven thirty-minute planning periods weekly
Elementary teachers (K-5) will have at least seven (7) thirty (30) minute planning periods weekly. Planning periods shall be scheduled so that there should be at least one planning period per workday.
Other
Elementary Stipend Deadline — Elementary school teachers no later than January 15
Elementary school teachers no later than January 15. Middle and High School teachers (Including FRMA and EAEC) no later than January 30.
Other
Emergency Work Guarantee — in emergencies/snow removal: non-shift call-in guaranteed 2 hours work OR regular shift extended by necessary time
In case of emergencies, breakdowns, or snow removal, employees will: (a) on a non-shift call-in, be guaranteed two (2) hours of work; or (b) have their regular shift extended by the time necessary to complete such work.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee Only coverage: 11% employee / 89% employer for FY28 (1/1/27–6/30/28); 13% employee / 87% employer for FY29; 15% employee / 85% employer for FY30
Employee Only 11% / 89% 13% / 87% 15% / 85% Employee + Spouse 15% / 85% 16% / 84% 18% / 82%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — ARTICLE XI: EVALUATIONS referenced but specific cycle details not provided in text excerpt.
ARTICLE XI: EVALUATIONS 41
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal — formal evaluations with observations by Building and Grounds Supervisor and building principal assistance
The Board acknowledges the general desirability of formal evaluations which may include observations by the Building and Grounds Supervisor, with the assistance and input of the building's principal(s).
Workday
Evening Activities Annual — All teachers shall be required to attend two evening activities per year as designated by building principal
All teachers shall be required to attend two evening activities per year as designated by the building principal. The principal shall give the teacher at least 30 days prior notice of a required evening activity that occurs on or after October 1.
Other
Faculty List Provision — Faculty list including home addresses and telephone numbers provided; new hires by September 1 annually; others within 20 days of hire
Faculty lists, including home addresses and a list of telephone numbers. The list of new employees hired shall be given to the Union by September 1 of each year, and names and addresses of persons employed after that date shall be provided within 20 days of hire.
Workday
Faculty Meetings Frequency — Faculty meetings shall not extend workday more than twice a month
Except in an emergency the workday will not be extended more than twice a month for faculty meetings. Such meetings shall begin no later than fifteen (15) minutes after the normal student dismissal time and shall be no longer than fifty (50) minutes.
Workday
Floater Schedule — December 1 to March 14 – Floater Custodian – 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
December 1 to March 14 – Floater Custodian – 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Other
Glasses Replacement — District repairs or replaces damaged glasses/contact lenses if reasonable proof provided; safety precautions required; no reimbursement for eye exams
District agrees to repair or replace glasses damaged in line of duty with reasonable proof. All safety precautions must have been followed. Glasses only replaced; no reimbursement for exams.
Grievance
Grievance Default Deemed Withdrawn — if arbitration demand not filed within 30 days of step 2 answer, grievance deemed withdrawn
If the demand for arbitration is not filed within thirty (30) days of the date for the step two answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Grievance Step 1 Timeline — aggrieved employee files grievance within 5 days of decision or last day decision was due; Assistant Superintendent for Operations or designee meets within 5 days; answer filed within 5 days of meeting
Aggrieved employee shall file, within five (5) days of receipt of Assistant Superintendent for Operations' written decision, the grievance with the Superintendent. Within five (5) days after such grievance is filed, Superintendent or designee shall meet to resolve. Answer filed within five (5) days of second step meeting.
Grievance
Grievance Step 3 Timeline — Union submits written demand for arbitration within 30 days of step 2 answer
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Step Two, the Union shall submit a written demand for arbitration to the Associate Superintendent of Staff and Students Services and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service within thirty (30) days of receipt of the step two answer.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Grievance procedure includes four steps: Informal Conference, First Step (principal/administrator), Second Step (Superintendent), Third Step (Board), and Fourth Step (Arbitration).
Informal Conference, First Step, Second Step, Third Step, Fourth Step – Arbitration
Workday
Groundskeeping Schedule — March 15 to November 30 – Groundskeeping – 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
March 15 to November 30 – Groundskeeping – 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board covers 90% of family health insurance premium
The Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the health insurance premium for family coverage
Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage — employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week are full-time for insurance purposes
All employees scheduled to work thirty (30) or more hours per week are considered full-time employees for insurance purposes. The Board shall continue to provide health insurance including major medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Option to purchase additional life insurance up to $150,000 if insurable
The Board agrees to offer employees the option of purchasing additional life insurance up to a maximum of $150,000 of additional coverage provided the person meets the requirements of the insurance carrier in regards to insurability.