Other
Academic Protection — Educators shall have support of Board should any challenge from parents or non-school groups arise concerning instructional merits of approved school curriculum
Educators shall have the support of the Board should any challenge from parents or non-school related groups arise concerning the instructional merits of the approved school curriculum.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration via American Arbitration Association
The party seeking arbitration shall request an arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association. The selection of the arbitrator shall follow the voluntary labor arbitrator selection procedures set forth by the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Asbestos Abatement Premium — Employee working in asbestos abatement compensated at 1.5x regular rate during normal hours, 2.5x during overtime
Whenever it becomes necessary for an employee to work in asbestos abatement, that employee shall be compensated at one and one-half times the regular rate of pay during normal working hours and two and one-half times the regular rate of pay for overtime hours
Other
Association Bulletin Boards — Association will provide bulletin boards in each building placed near educators' mailboxes
The Association will continue to provide bulletin boards for Association use in each building. Where feasible, bulletin boards will be placed in close proximity to the educators' mailboxes.
Other
Association Business During School Hours — Association business shall be conducted outside normal teaching day unless approved by Building Principal or Superintendent; Association may meet with employees during non-assigned times with notification to Principal
Association matters shall be conducted outside the normal teaching day, unless otherwise approved by the Building Principal or prior approval has been given by the Superintendent or designee. However, the Association, through its authorized representatives, may meet with school employees during non-assigned times.
Other
Association Business Release Time — Association President or designee may be released up to twelve days each contract year for Association business
The President of the Association or designee may be released up to twelve (12) days each contract year for Association business which cannot be handled on non-working time.
Compensation
Association President Reimbursement — Association reimbursement to Board for Association President release offset
The Association shall reimburse the Board thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) annually to offset the cost of the individual in the release assignment.
Compensation
Association President Release 50pct — Association President receives 50% time release when membership is 300-499
Release time for the Association President will be determined by the number of Association members: 300-499: 50% time release
Compensation
Association President Release 75pct — Association President receives 75% time release when membership is 500-699
Release time for the Association President will be determined by the number of Association members: 500-699: 75% time release
Compensation
Association President Release Full Time — Association President receives full-time release when membership is 700 or more
Release time for the Association President will be determined by the number of Association members as determined below: 700+: Full-time release
Other
Association Release Time Days — President of Association or designee may be released up to twelve days each contract year for Association business
The President of the Association or designee may be released up to twelve (12) days each contract year for Association business which cannot be handled on non-working time. Unused days allocated in the prior year will carry over to the immediately subsequent year, but shall not accrue beyond one year.
Grievance
Association Representation Option — If educator chooses self-representation, Association representative has option to be present as observer at all hearings and receive copy of grievance and decisions
Should an educator choose self-representation, the Association's representative has the option to be present as an observer at all hearings and shall receive a copy of the grievance and decisions.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $46,286
Year/Step 1, 2024: 46,286
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Not explicitly stated in provided text; salary schedule referenced in Appendix D
The initial salary for new educators and subsequent annual salary increases shall be determined by the onboarding schedule, set forth in Appendix D.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Administrative Assistant $2.00, Campus Monitor $2.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $2.00, Maintenance $2.00, Paraprofessional $2.50
Employees will receive an annual hourly wage increase based on their job category as follows: Administrative Assistant $2.00, Campus Monitor $2.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $2.00, Maintenance $2.00, Paraprofessional $2.50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Administrative Assistant $1.00, Campus Monitor $1.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $1.00, Maintenance $1.00, Paraprofessional $1.00
2026-27: Administrative Assistant $1.00, Campus Monitor $1.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $1.00, Maintenance $1.00, Paraprofessional $1.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Administrative Assistant $1.00, Campus Monitor $1.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $1.00, Maintenance $1.00, Paraprofessional $1.00
2027-28: Administrative Assistant $1.00, Campus Monitor $1.00, Kindergarten Enrichment Instructor $1.00, Maintenance $1.00, Paraprofessional $1.00
Leave
Bereavement Days — Two (2) days of leave per occurrence for death of member of immediate family or household
The Board shall grant an employee, who experiences the death of a member of their immediate family or household, two (2) days of leave, per occurrence, in addition to sick and/or personal days to attend to family bereavement arrangements.
Other
Coaching Positions Right Of First Refusal — BEA members offered right of first-refusal on four coaching positions for 2020 and 2021 football seasons
BYF will offer members of the BEA the right of first-refusal on four (4) coaching positions for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons.
Compensation
Committee Participation Stipend — Annual stipend for employees serving on committees established under Article 3
Employees serving on committees established under Article 3, will receive an annual stipend of $500.
Other
Committee Service Stipend — Employees serving on Insurance and Benefits Committee and Resource Responsibility Advisory Committee paid $500 per year
Employees who serve on the District Insurance and Benefits Committee and on the Resource Responsibility Advisory Committee will be paid $500.00 per year for their service
Other
Complaints Investigation Process — Within three business days of knowledge about complaint, administrator will notify educator of complaint details, whether it may lead to discipline, and that fact-finding will begin
Within three (3) business days of knowledge about the complaint or alleged conduct, the administrator will notify the employee of the following: a. Details of the complaint or alleged conduct.
Workday
Contract Days Annual — Specialist Secretary annual work days
Specialist Secretary: 198 or 228 annual work days, 7.5 or 8.0 daily work hours
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Payroll schedule: 15th and last day of each month. Overtime: work exceeding 40 hours/week at 1.5x regular rate. Extra hours: up to 40 hours at regular rate.
Employees shall be paid on the 15th and the last day of each month. Overtime: work exceeding forty (40) hours in a single workweek compensated at 1.5 times regular hourly rate. Extra hours within same workweek at regular rate.
Other
Court Jury Duty Coverage Method — District seeks assistance of other employees via temporary shift changes or temporary building assignment changes to complete work during extended court/jury duty absence
In the case of an employee's absence, the District will seek the assistance of other employees by way of temporary shift changes or temporary building assignment changes to complete the needed work.
Leave
Court Jury Duty Notice Days — Employee shall give notice of pending court/jury duty no later than five days prior to serving
An employee shall give notice of pending court/jury duty to the District and the Association President no later than five (5) days prior to the employee serving.
Other
Court Jury Duty Temporary Agreements — If temporary work assignment attempts fail, District may explore other options through temporary agreements with the Association; each case examined individually
If attempts to complete these work assignments fail, the District may explore other options through temporary agreements with the Association. Each case will be examined individually.
Other
Curriculum Information Exchange — Non-confidential curriculum development information available upon reasonable written request to Superintendent by Association President
Non-confidential curriculum development information for enhancing educational programs being developed by educators shall be made available upon reasonable written request to the Superintendent by the Association President.
Compensation
Deferred Comp Match 55k To 75k — Employees with $55,000-$74,999 prior year base wages eligible for $750 maximum Board contribution
$55,000 to $74,999 prior year base wages: maximum match $750.
Compensation
Deferred Comp Match 75k To 100k — Employees with $75,000-$99,999 prior year base wages eligible for $500 maximum Board contribution
$75,000 to $99,999 prior year base wages: maximum match $500.
Compensation
Deferred Comp Match Max Under 55k — Employees with less than $55,000 prior year base wages eligible for $1,000 maximum Board contribution
Employees electing to make contributions to 403(b) or 457(b) plans receive matching Board contribution. Total prior year base wages less than $55,000: maximum match $1,000.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance offered to all employees
The Board shall offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other fringe benefits to all employees.
Other
Disciplinary Material Six Year Expungement — Board may expunge disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, records of disciplinary action, or performance evaluations more than six years old from personnel file
the Board may expunge from an educator's personnel file those disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, records of disciplinary action, or performance evaluations which are more than six (6) years old.
Other
Dues Deduction — Dues deducted and remitted within fifteen calendar days of authorization
Upon receipt of a lawfully executed dues deduction authorization form, the Board shall deduct Association dues and remit the same within fifteen (15) calendar days to the Association President or designee.
Other
Dues Deduction Timeline — Dues deducted and remitted within fifteen calendar days to Association
Upon receipt of a lawfully executed dues deduction authorization form, the Board shall deduct Association dues and remit the same within fifteen (15) calendar days to the Association President or designee.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Contributions set forth in Appendix F (not fully provided in excerpt)
For full-time educators, the Board shall contribute a portion of annual insurance premiums as set forth in Appendix F.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation by May 15; probationary period 90 calendar days with one written evaluation
Each employee shall be evaluated each year by May 15. Both employee and administrator must sign evaluation. Probationary period 90 calendar days with one evaluation performed by immediate supervisor.
Other
Extra Duty Stipend Non Bea — Employees performing extra duties not in BEA contract paid $15.00 per hour
Employees who perform extra duties or stipends which are not found in the BEA contract will be paid at the rate of $15.00 per hour for performing such work
Other
Full Time Definition — Full-time employee is one employed in a job assignment requiring thirty or more hours per week
A full-time employee is defined as one who is employed in a job assignment requiring thirty (30) or more hours per week.
Grievance
Grievance Class Grievances — Class grievances involving 2+ educators on same circumstances filed at Step 1, unless circumstances occur at multiple buildings then filed at Step 2
Class grievances regarding the same circumstances and involving two (2) or more educators will be filed at Step 1, unless the circumstances giving rise to the grievance occur at more than one building, in which case the grievance will be filed at Step 2.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Written claim by Association, educator, or group of educators of violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of specific Agreement provision
A grievance is defined as a written claim by the Association, an educator, or a group of educators that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of a specific provision of the Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Documents Filing — All grievance documents, communications, and records filed in Office of Superintendent, separately from personnel files of participants
All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed in the Office of the Superintendent, separately from the personnel files of the participant(s).
Grievance
Grievance Processing Participation — Board acknowledges right and responsibility of Association grievance representatives to participate in grievance processing
The Board acknowledges the right and responsibility of the Association's grievance representatives to participate in the processing of a grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance process: Step 1 (Filing), Step 2 (First Appeal), Step 3 (Second Appeal), Step 4 (Arbitration)
The following are the steps for processing of grievances: A. Step 1, Filing. B. Step 2, First Appeal. C. Step 3, Second Appeal. D. Step 4, Arbitration.
Grievance
Grievance Withdrawal — A grievance may be withdrawn at any level
A grievance may be withdrawn at any level.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall contribute a portion of annual insurance premiums as set forth by Insurance and Benefits Committee
For full time employees, the Board shall contribute a portion of annual insurance premiums as set forth by the recommendation of the Insurance and Benefits Committee and posted on the District Intranet.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Flexible spending account (FSA) administration fees paid by Board
Flexible spending account (FSA) administration fees
Leave
Institute Day Schedule — Elementary licensed staff not choosing early training receive full work day of personalized learning training during regularly scheduled Institute Day on Friday, February 20, 2020
Elementary licensed staff who do not choose this exchange will receive a full work day of personalized learning training during the regularly scheduled Institute Day on Friday, February 20, 2020.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 307 minutes maximum student contact time per regular student day when averaged over a regular school week for elementary educators
Student contact time for an elementary educator will not exceed three hundred seven (307) minutes per regular student day when averaged over a regular school week.
Other
Investigation Fact Finding Timeline — Within five business days of notifying employee, administrator will start investigation including fact-finding meeting with complainant, witnesses, and educator with possible Association representative present
Within five (5) business days of notifying the employee, the administrator will start to investigate the complaint or alleged conduct, which includes the following: a. Fact-finding meeting with complainant, witnesses, or any other appropriate individuals.
Other
Job Descriptions Annual Review — Joint Committee shall review all job descriptions at least annually
At least annually, the Joint Committee shall review all job descriptions and consider appropriate training opportunities for each position.
Other
Joint Committee Agenda Notice — Agenda items may be proposed by either party up to twenty-four hours before the meeting
Agenda items may be proposed by either party up to twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting. All topics may be discussed except grievances already filed.
Other
Joint Committee Meeting Frequency — Joint Committee shall meet at least every other month during the school year
To advance ongoing communications and relations between the Association, Administration and Board, the Joint Committee shall meet at least every other month during the school year.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Education credit for advanced degrees incorporated into base salary; master's degree increase amount prescribed by agreement
In addition to experience credit, new educators may receive a base salary increase for one (1) master's degree in the amount prescribed for a master's degree by this Agreement.
Workday
Lunch Break Unpaid — Unpaid lunch break for employees working more than 4 hours
Any employee working more than four (4) hours per day is entitled to a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch break.
Other
Membership Meetings In District Facilities — Association shall have right to hold general membership meetings in District facilities with advance scheduling; Association meetings take precedence over committee meetings
The Association shall have the right to hold general membership meetings in District facilities provided said meetings are scheduled in advance through the Superintendent or designee. Once scheduled, Association meetings shall take precedence over committee meetings.
Workday
Middle School Content Meeting — Middle school and high school educators attend monthly content/department meetings of 40 minutes duration
Middle school and high school educators will attend content/department meetings one (1) day each month. Such meetings shall be forty (40) minutes in length and adjacent to the school day.
Other
Middle School Exploratory Threshold — Teaching position greater than 15/18 (fifteeneighteenths) considered full-time at middle school level, subject to conditions
At the middle school level, any teaching position that is greater than fifteen-eighteenths (15/18) will be considered full-time employment subject to the following: Should enrollment factors cause the assignment to reduce below sixteen-eighteenths (16/18) then the educator shall return to part-time status.
Other
Negative Performance Reports Process — No material critical of educator performance may be placed in personnel file without giving copy to educator first; educator has 10 business days to respond
No material critical of the performance of an educator may be placed into a personnel file without first giving a copy to the educator. Any such response shall be submitted to the Building Principal within ten (10) business days of receipt by the educator.
Other
Non Discrimination — Board will not discriminate against educators regarding salaries, economic fringe benefits, and/or grievance judgments for membership or activity in the Association
The Board undertakes and agrees that it will not discriminate against any educator with respect to salaries, economic fringe benefits, and/or grievance judgments for any reason of membership or activity in the Association.