Compensation
Acting Principal Lead Teacher Stipend — Acting Principal or Lead Teacher: additional $50.00 per day
Any bargaining unit member who is assigned as an Acting Principal or a Lead Teacher in the absence of a building principal shall be compensated an additional Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($50.00)
Compensation
Acting Principal Stipend — Acting Principal or Lead Teacher daily stipend
Any bargaining unit member who is assigned as an Acting Principal or a Lead Teacher in the absence of a building principal shall be compensated an additional Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($50.00) for each day he/she so serves.
Other
Acting Transportation Supervisor — Acting Transportation Supervisor paid highest hourly rate for bus drivers or employee's regular rate, whichever is greater
Any bargaining unit member who is assigned as the Acting Transportation Supervisor in the absence of the Transportation Supervisor shall be paid the highest hourly rate for bus drivers (from the Step 10+ line on the PSRP Salary Schedule) or the employee's regular hourly rate, whichever is greater
Other
Agreement Term — 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026
Agreement covers school years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026.
Other
Agreement Term End — June 30, 2026
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2022 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2026.
Other
Agreement Term Start — July 1, 2022
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2022 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2026.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Federation may submit grievance to American Arbitration Association for binding resolution under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules. Arbitrator's authority strictly limited to deciding issues presented and based on interpretation of Agreement language.
Compensation
Asha Certification Stipend — Speech and Language Pathologists with ASHA certification placed in MS+32 lane
All Speech and Language Pathologists with ASHA certification shall be placed in the MS+32 lane.
Other
Assignments Notice Deadline — Teachers notified in writing of assignment by end of current school year
Teachers shall be notified in writing of their teaching assignment for the forthcoming year by the end of the current school year. In event any change becomes necessary, teacher shall be notified promptly.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $80,399.82
2022-2023 salary schedule entry 19, MS+32 column: $80,399.82
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $37,262.72
2022-2023 salary schedule BS step 1: $37,262.72
Other
Bargaining Unit Scope — Full-time licensed teaching personnel, excluding Superintendent, assistants, principals, Curriculum Coordinator, Custodial and Transportation Supervisor, Food Services Director, Unit Secretary, Bookkeeper, Unit Secretary/Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Assistant, managerial, supervisory, short-term, and confidential employees
The Blue Ridge Community Unit District No. 18 Board of Education, hereby recognizes the Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 3350, as the sole negotiating agent for all regularly employed full-time licensed teaching personnel.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.75% increase in 2022-2023
Cells on the salary schedules for licensed staff increase by 4.75% in 2022-2023, 4.25% in 2023-2024, 4.25% in 2024-2025, and 4.25% in 2025-2026.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.25% increase for 2023-2024
Cells on the salary schedules for licensed staff increase by 4.75% in 2022-2023, 4.25% in 2023-2024, 4.25% in 2024-2025, and 4.25% in 2025-2026.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.25% increase in 2024-2025
Cells on the salary schedules for licensed staff increase by 4.75% in 2022-2023, 4.25% in 2023-2024, 4.25% in 2024-2025, and 4.25% in 2025-2026.
Leave
Bereavement Days — No more than three (3) days per year for bereavement of individuals not meeting immediate family definition
Sick leave may be used for bereavement for individuals who do not meet the definition of immediate family in section C.1., but no more than three (3) days per year may be used for this purpose.
Other
Bus Driver Certification — Up to 14 days behind-the-wheel training prior to employment, payable at driver training wage
Board pays for new bus drivers: annual physical and drug testing, cost of 8-hour initial course, up to 14 days behind-the-wheel training prior to employment with District, payable at driver training wage.
Compensation
Call Back Minimum Psrp — PSRP call back minimum payment
PSRP required by the Administration to come back to school buildings outside their regular work hours shall be paid a minimum of one (1) hour.
Compensation
Call Back Time Minimum — PSRP call back time minimum payment
PSRP required by the Administration to come back to school buildings outside their regular work hours shall be paid a minimum of one (1) hour.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Rate — Compensatory time calculated at 1.5x regular hourly rate
All compensatory time shall be approved by the employer and be calculated at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the regular hourly rate.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Curriculum/Certification Days - two (2) additional days for curriculum development, teacher certification, technology instruction, staff development, school improvement
An additional two (2) days shall be added to school calendar for curriculum development, teacher certification, technology instruction, staff development, and school improvement activities. Work hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with 30 minute lunch break.
Compensation
Curriculum Certification Day Compensation — 1/180 of regular salary plus Board-paid retirement portion
Compensation shall be 1/180 of teachers' regular salaries plus Board paid retirement portion for each day. Additional compensation in addition to salary schedule paid separately on second pay period (25th of month).
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Employees offered opportunity to purchase dental plans
Board will continue to offer employees the opportunity to purchase dental and vision plans.
Other
Dock Day Definition — Prorated amount of employee's salary and benefits for one workday; denominator is number of days in work year; numerator is number of days deducted
A dock day is the prorated amount of an employee's salary and benefits for one workday. The denominator of the fraction used to compute the proration will be the number of days in the employee's work year, and the numerator will be the number of days deducted.
Other
Driver Training Rate — Driver Training Rate 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Driver Training Rate: $15.00
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Uninterrupted duty-free lunch minimum 30 minutes
Every employee who works at least six (6) consecutive hours shall have uninterrupted duty-free lunch period equal to regular school lunch, but not less than thirty (30) minutes in each school day.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Spouse/family coverage: Board pays single coverage amount for both employees if spouse/family cost less than twice single premium
When two (2) bargaining unit members are spouses, the Board shall pay an amount equal to the single coverage insurance coverage for both employees toward the cost of employee plus spouse or family coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — PSRP written evaluation frequency
Each bargaining unit member shall receive a written evaluation at least once every two (2) years. The supervisor shall meet with the bargaining unit member within at least ten (10) days of the completion of the evaluation to discuss the evaluation.
Compensation
Extended Contract Ag Summer — Ag Summer Program extended contract: 30 days
Ag Summer Program – 30 days
Compensation
Extended Contract Counselor — School Counselor extended contract
School Counselor – 8 days
Compensation
Extended Contract Librarian — District Librarian extended contract
Extended Contracts shall be paid at the rate of 1/180 of the teacher's regular salary plus Board paid retirement portion on that amount for each day of the extended contract. District Librarian – 10 days
Compensation
Extended Contract School Counselor — School Counselor extended contract: 8 days
School Counselor – 8 days
Compensation
Extended Contract Technology Coordinator — District Technology Coordinator extended contract
District Technology Coordinator – 20 days
Other
Extra Duty Schedule — Extra-Duty Schedule for Music/Drama/Fine Arts, Speech/Journalism, Scholastic Bowl/Math-Science, HS Class Sponsors, Other Student Activity Sponsors
Blue Ridge Community Unit School District No. 18 Extra-Duty Schedule 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 with percentages for Initial, 3rd, 6th levels
Other
Extra Duty Schedule Available — Extra-duty pay percentages specified for activities ranging from 1.00% to 14.00% at initial, 3rd, and 6th year levels
Extra-Duty Schedule shows tiered percentages applied to Base 1 salary including District-paid retirement
Other
Flex Plan Implementation — Blue Ridge Community Unit School District No. 18 will implement a Flex Plan as requested by employees and will pay the initial setup fee
Blue Ridge Community Unit School District No. 18 will implement a Flex Plan as requested by employees and will pay the initial setup fee. Employees will be responsible for a monthly administration fee as established by the plan.
Grievance
Foia Response Timeline — 5 business days
The Board will also provide to the Union a copy of any response it has made within five (5) business days of sending the response.
Evaluation
Formal Evaluation Frequency — Maximum one formal evaluation per year for PSRP
There shall be no more than one (1) formal evaluation per year. However, nothing prevents the Administration from observing and documenting performance during the year.
Evaluation
Formal Evaluations Annual Max — No more than one formal evaluation per year
There shall be no more than one (1) formal evaluation per year. However, nothing prevents the Administration from observing and documenting performance during the year.
Grievance
Grievance Procedure — Grievance procedure defined in Article V
Article V - Grievance Procedure establishes definition, time limits, statement of principles, procedure, and conditions for grievances.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal Step, Step One, Step Two, Step Three with arbitration
Informal Step, Step One (Principal/Supervisor), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Arbitration). Failure to act within prescribed time limits bars further appeal.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay individual annual insurance premium for health insurance comparable to current plan
The Board shall pay the individual annual insurance premium for a program of health insurance comparable to that which currently is in place.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board pays $2500 per school year into Health Savings Account
Board will pay into each participant's Health Savings Account $2500 per school year in each year of this Agreement or the amount of the total annual deductible, whichever is less.
Other
Iep Release Time — Fewer than 13 students on caseload: 1 day release; 13 or more students: 2 days release for IEP preparation
Fewer than thirteen (13) students on caseload - one (1) day release time. Thirteen (13) or more students on caseload - two (2) days release time.
Other
Individual Aide Assignment — PSRP assigned to individual students perform duties only when specific student is present; paid for 1 hour if notified of absence too late
PSRP assigned to individual students will perform assigned duties only when their specific student is present at school. If the employee is not notified that his/her specific student will be absent and comes to work as a result, he/she will be paid for one (1) hour of work.
Compensation
Individual Aide Reduction Notice — Individual aides subject to reduction in force with 5 school days notice
the employee may be subjected to a reduction in force upon five (5) school days' notice, as provided in Article III Section C of this Agreement.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Eight (8) periods each forty-four (44) minutes at Blue Ridge High School; first period 8:20 a.m., eighth period ends 3:10 p.m.
At Blue Ridge High School, there will be eight (8) periods each forty-four (44) minutes in length. First period begins 8:20 a.m., eighth period ends 3:10 p.m. Full-time teachers teach no more than six instructional classes.
Other
Internal Substitution Rate — Internal substitutes paid at 'BS-1' category on current salary schedule including TRS portion divided by 1440 hours per class period (high/junior high) or per clock hour (elementary)
Internal substitutes paid at 'BS-1' category on current salary schedule including TRS portion divided by 1440 hours. Rate per class period at high school and junior high; per clock hour at elementary level.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Superintendent notifies teacher when involuntary transfer becomes apparent; discussion and Federation representative optional
Superintendent shall notify teacher of proposed involuntary transfer when necessity becomes apparent. Superintendent shall discuss reasons with teacher. If teacher requests, Federation representative may be present.
Other
Kitchen Administrative Duty — Cook assigned administrative duties receives additional hour of pay daily
If the District assigns a cook to perform duties such as directing staff, placing orders, and completing reports, that employee shall be assigned and paid for one (1) additional hour of work each day.
Compensation
Kitchen Cook Additional Hours — Cook assigned supervisory duties receives 1 additional hour per day
If the District assigns a cook to perform duties such as directing staff, placing orders, and completing reports, that employee shall be assigned and paid for one (1) additional hour of work each day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $80,399.82
2022-2023 salary schedule MS+32 step 19: $80,399.82
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $47,337.57
2022-2023 salary schedule MS step 1: $47,337.57
Leave
Maternity Leave — Maternity leave provisions are contained in Article IV, Section E
Maternity Leave
Grievance
Mediation Timeline — If agreement not reached after 90 days of negotiation start, either party may request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
If agreement is not reached after a reasonable period of negotiation and within ninety (90) days of the start of school, either party may request mediation; at which time, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be contacted.
Compensation
Mentor Stipend Year1 — First year teacher mentor stipend
Teachers shall be paid a stipend of $450 for the first year and a stipend of $200.00 for the second year serving as a Mentor for a new teacher.
Compensation
Mentor Stipend Year2 — Second year teacher mentor stipend
Teachers shall be paid a stipend of $450 for the first year and a stipend of $200.00 for the second year serving as a Mentor for a new teacher.
Compensation
Nbc Stipend — Annual stipend for employees who subsequently achieve National Board Certification
All employees who subsequently achieve NBC shall be paid an annual stipend of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00).
Compensation
Nbc Stipend Current — Employees currently with NBC remain in MS+32 lane
All employees who currently have NBC shall remain in the MS + 32 lane.
Compensation
Nbc Stipend Subsequent — Annual stipend of $2,000.00 for employees who subsequently achieve NBC
All employees who subsequently achieve NBC shall be paid an annual stipend of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00).