Other
Adl Stipend Tier1 Dlp — Tier 1 DLP K-8: $600 per semester for paraeducator assigned to DLP classroom with ADL responsibilities
Tier 1 DLP K-8 = $600 per semester for each paraeducator assigned to a DLP classroom with ADL responsibilities.
Other
Adl Stipend Tier2 Ec — Tier 2 EC, PreK, 1-on-1, Cross-categorical: $400 per semester
Tier 2 EC, PreK, 1-on-1, Cross-categorical = $400 per semester. If more than one paraeducator is assigned to a classroom with ADL responsibilities, the stipend will be split proportionately.
Other
Adl Stipend Tier3 Summer — Tier 3: $250 summer school paraeducator for each paraeducator assigned to classroom with ADL responsibilities
Tier 3 = $250 summer school paraeducator for each paraeducator assigned to a classroom with ADL responsibilities.
Other
After School Program Rate — $25.00 per hour for after-school extra-curricular program or training modules
Any Paraeducator who performs any service in a before or after-school extra- curricular program, including State or District mandated training modules shall be compensated at their or a rate of $25.00 per hour.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association panel; arbitrator limited to interpreting agreement only
The American Arbitration Association will be requested to provide a panel of arbitrators. The Arbitrator, in his opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore or add to the provisions of the Agreement.
Compensation
Art Club Stipend — Art club supplemental pay per year
Art club: $2,200 per year
Evaluation
Assignment Change Deadline — Changes in assignments no earlier than 45 calendar days before school term commencement unless unexpected vacancy
In no event shall changes in the educators' assignments be made later than forty five (45) calendar days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless an unexpected vacancy or need occurs.
Evaluation
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written notice of assignments for forthcoming year no later than 60 calendar days preceding first day of school
An educator shall be given written notice of his/her assignments for the forthcoming year no later than sixty (60) calendar days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic Director supplemental pay per year
Athletic Director - $4,700 per year
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $50,759 maximum salary for Step 25 in 2024-25
Salary Matrix BNPA Step 25 2024-25: $50,759
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Specific salary amounts listed in Appendix 'A'
Salary schedules for duration of this Agreement are listed as Appendix 'A'
Compensation
Band Stipend — Band supplemental pay per year
Band: $2,200 per year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — New Salary Schedule with placement based on experience in-district for 2022-2023
Salary schedules for duration of this Agreement are listed as Appendix 'A' Salary percentage increase each year for four years (201822-202226) is as follows: 2022-2023: New Salary Schedule with placement based on experience in-district
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5% for existing employees, 1.25% increase to starting salaries
2023-2024: 2.5% for existing employees, 1.25% increase to starting salaries
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.5% for existing employees, 1.25% increase to starting salaries
2024-2025: 2.5% for existing employees, 1.25% increase to starting salaries
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 3.75 percent for 2025-2026 school year
3.75 percent (3.75%) for the 2025-2026 school year
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three (3) work days for death of immediate family member
All employees shall be allowed up to three (3) work days of absence, without loss of pay or the reduction of sick leave, in the event of the death of a member of the immediate family.
Other
Board Minutes Posting — Approved public Board minutes posted on District website within 7-10 business days
All approved public Board minutes shall be posted on the District website within 7-10 business days.
Other
Call Back Pay — Minimum two hours pay at time and a half rate for call back
Staff who are called back to work to deal with building emergencies after they have completed their shifts and left the building will receive a minimum of two hours pay at the time and a half rate.
Compensation
Choir Stipend — Choir supplemental pay per year
Choir: $2,200 per year
Other
Class Size Maintenance — Board agrees to attempt to maintain present class size averages and staffing ratios within reasonable limits
The Board agrees to attempt to observe within reasonable limits and maintain present class size averages and staffing ratios, including program assistants, subject to space availability, budgetary limitations, utilization of innovative or experimental programs
Workday
Common Planning Time Meetings — Required to attend 3 meetings per week during predetermined common plan time
Educators shall be required to attend 3 meetings per week during predetermined common plan time as determined by building administrators.
Compensation
Competitive Sports Stipend Competing — Competitive sports stipend if team participates in competitions
All competitive sports, including poms and cheer, shall be paid a stipend $3,000 if they participate in competitions.
Compensation
Competitive Sports Stipend Not Competing — Competitive sports stipend if team does not compete
If they do not compete, the pay is $2,300 dollars. Stipends are allocated one per team, per grade level.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 178 days total: 174 pupil attendance days and 4 Institute Days
The work year shall be 178 days which includes 174 pupil attendance days and 4 Institute Days which will be paid at the per diem rate.
Other
Contract Distribution Deadline — Electronic copy of contract shared with Association members within 30 days of ratification
Within thirty (30) days of ratification of the agreement, the negotiation team must share an electronic copy of the contract with members of the Association
Workday
Contract Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
This agreement shall be effective July 1st, 2022, and shall continue in effect until June 30th, 2026.
Compensation
Creditable Earnings Max Increase — Maximum 6% creditable earnings increase per year
Under no circumstances may an educator participating in this program receive creditable earnings increase more than 6% over prior year's creditable earnings.
Other
Daily Attendance System — Daily attendance submission within 15 minutes after school day begins using Crisis-Go
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, educators are required to submit their daily attendance using the Crisis-Go application to begin each school day. Attendance must be submitted within fifteen (15) minutes after the school day begins.
Workday
Daily Start Time — Educators on duty at 8:10 A.M. each school day
Educators shall be on duty at 8:10 A.M. each school day or educator responsibility day. Educators shall be free to leave at 3:10 P.M. on all days except on a Wednesday meeting day.
Other
Discipline Meeting Notice — 5 work days prior notice before discipline meeting or hearing
Not less than five (5) work days prior to scheduling any such meeting or hearing, the educator will be given notice of the nature of the charge and informed of his/her right to be represented.
Other
Discipline Notice Before Meeting — Not less than 5 work days prior notice before discipline meeting scheduling
Not less than five (5) work days prior to scheduling any such meeting or hearing, the educator will be given notice of the nature of the charge and informed of his/her right to be represented at such a meeting.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Progressive discipline: Verbal Warning, Written Reprimand, Suspension, Discharge
Employee discipline shall, in the usual case, follow progressive discipline concepts with the disciplinary steps being: Verbal Warning with documentation provided to employee, Written Reprimand, Suspension (with or without pay), Discharge.
Workday
Duty Start Time — 8:10 A.M. on school days or educator responsibility days
Educators shall be on duty at 8:10 A.M. each school day or educator responsibility day. Educators shall be free to leave at 3:10 P.M. on all days except on a Wednesday meeting day.
Other
Educator File Review Time — Records other than excluded records provided electronically within 48 business hours of request
Records other than excluded records will be provided electronically within 48 business hours of the educator's request.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation at least once per year during first five years; at least once every two years after five years
An evaluation shall be conducted at least once per year during the first five (5) years of employment. After five (5) years of employment, employees will be evaluated at least once every two (2)years. The administrator and any immediate supervisor designated by the Superintendent of Schools shall evaluate the performance of all paraeducators.
Evaluation
Evaluation Epp Committee Meetings Annual — EPP committee meets twice a year to review evaluation data and instruments
The EPP committee will meet twice a year to review evaluation data, the evaluation instruments, the evaluation procedures, and any other items determined by the administration and Association.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Appeal Timeline Days — Within 10 school days of summative evaluation to appeal unsatisfactory rating
Within 10 school days of the summative evaluation, the teacher rated "Unsatisfactory" may appeal the rating in writing
Evaluation
Evaluation Needs Improvement Timeline — One year to improve rating from needs improvement or unsatisfactory
Educators who receive a needs Improvement or unsatisfactory summative rating will have one year to improve their rating.
Evaluation
Evaluation Panel Decision Timeline Days — Within 14 school days of receipt of appeal notice, panel decision in writing
Within 14 school days of the receipt of the notice to appeal, the Human Resource Manager will provide the teacher with the panel's decision in writing.
Evaluation
Evaluation Pdp Incentive Pct — 50% of 2022-2023 salary increase if educator on PDP improves rating by end of year
For any educator who begins the 2022-2023 school year on a professional development plan (PDP) and improves their rating by the end of the 2022-2023 school year with a proficient or above, will receive 50% of the 2022-2023 salary increase
Compensation
Extracurricular Hourly With Student Contact — Hourly rate for activities with student contact
All activities that include student contact will be paid $44 per hour
Compensation
Extracurricular Hourly Without Student Contact — Hourly rate for activities without student contact
All other activities, that do not include student contact, will be paid $40 per hour
Leave
Fmla Leave Available — Board shall grant leaves equivalent to the number of teacher work days (180) in the school year; leaves (including FMLA) may not exceed 180 days in a 12 month period
The Board shall grant leaves of absence as an extension of FMLA to tenured licensed staff, at no cost to the board. The Board shall grant leaves equivalent to the number of teacher work days (180) in the school year. Leaves (including FMLA) may not exceed the number of teacher work days (180) in a 12 month period.
Other
Fmla Position Posting — Positions due to approved long term FMLA leave posted on digital platforms; Board attempts to work with local universities
When the Board needs to fill a position due to an approved long term FMLA leave, the position will be posted on digital platforms utilized by the district. The Board will attempt to work with local universities to fill such vacancies.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Multi-step grievance procedure with representation rights
Any employee or group of employees shall have the right to present grievances in accordance with these procedures. A group shall consist of paraeducators who hold the grievance in common. A paraeducator who participates in the grievance procedure shall be free from disciplinary action or reprisal because of such participation.
Grievance
Grievance Time Limits — Time limits consist of school days; extended to weekdays if submitted less than 10 days before school term close
All time limits consist of school days, except when a grievance is submitted less than ten (10) days before the close of the current school term, time limits shall consist of all weekdays.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes $1,000 toward family plan coverage premium
In addition the Board shall pay $1,000 toward the cost of the premium for staff selecting family plan coverage with the Board's carrier. Insurance coverage begins on the employee's first day of work.
Leave
Health Insurance Fmla — Health insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, at no cost to the Board, by monthly prepayment of premiums to the Business Office. Single plan coverage will be maintained, at no cost to the employee, for staff on FMLA leave.
Health insurance may remain in force for the duration of the leave, at no cost to the Board, by monthly prepayment of premiums to the Business Office. Single plan coverage will be maintained, at no cost to the employee, for staff on FMLA leave.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 100% of premium for single plan coverage
The Board shall contribute 100% of the premium required for enrollment for single plan coverage with the District's insurance carrier. In addition the Board shall pay $1,000 toward the cost of the premium for staff selecting family plan coverage with the Board's carrier.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Staff employed prior to June 30, 2008, who have elected not to participate in District health insurance shall receive up to $4,600 toward reimbursement for medical expenses
Staff employed prior to June 30, 2008, and who have elected to not participate in the District health insurance plan, shall be entitled to payment of an amount not to exceed $4,600 toward reimbursement for medical expenses.
Other
Iep Day Scheduling — Each building will have an IEP Day each week for special education meetings
A permanent substitute will be hired to cover specifically Special Education Meetings during the school day. Insofar as possible each building will have an 'IEP Day' each week to schedule meetings throughout the day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 6.5 hours per day for Regular Education, Special Education, English Learner Program and Media Center Paraeducators
The workday shall consist of six (6) and one-half (1/2) hours for all Regular Education, Special Education, English Learner Program and Media Center Paraeducators, excluding the lunch period.
Other
Internal Substitution Pay Additional Students — $60 per teacher per day for accepting additional students
Accepting Additional Students: $60 per teacher per day (Elementary and Middle)
Other
Internal Substitution Payment — Internal substitute educators receive $60 per day per teacher when receiving students from classroom needing substitute
Educators who serve as an internal substitute educator, who receive students from a classroom in need of a substitute educator, will receive $60 per day per teacher. This will be done as a last resort.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — one step vertically within lane per year when moving horizontally
Anyone moving horizontally to another lane may advance only one step vertically within that lane in any given year.
Other
Life Insurance — Group term life insurance policy in the amount of $25,000
The employer will provide each member of the bargaining unit a group, term life insurance policy in the amount of $25,000.
Workday
Lunch Break Minimum — Minimum lunch period of 30 minutes; 35 minutes in K-5 schools
Educators shall have a lunch period of at least the minimum of thirty (30) minutes and thirty-five (35) minutes in the elementary (K-5) schools.
Other
Lunch Duty Sub — $30 per lunch period for lunch duty substitution
Lunch Duty/Sub During Lunch: $30 per lunch period (Elementary and Middle)
Other
Lunch Period Elementary — Lunch period of at least 35 minutes in elementary schools
Educators shall have a lunch period of at least the minimum of thirty (30) minutes and thirty-five (35) minutes in the elementary (K-5) schools.