Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration conducted by American Dispute Resolution Center (ADRC)
Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Dispute Resolution Center (ADRC) in accordance with its procedures and resolutions. The Arbitrator shall be bound by and must comply with the terms of this Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $77,970
2022-2023 Certified Teacher Salary Schedule BA Step 11: $77,970
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Teaching Salary Schedules set forth in Appendix A
The Teaching Salary Schedules for the duration of this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and expressly made a part of this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increases subject to negotiation if employment year or workday increased
If the Board elects to increase the employment year, the Board shall negotiate with the Association over the impact of such increase on teachers' salaries.
Other
Bea President No Additional Duties — BEA President assigned no additional duties beyond teaching assignment and free to conduct union business
The President of the Brooklyn Education Association shall be assigned no additional duties beyond his/her teaching assignment and shall be free to carry on BEA business and leave the building during school hours.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Events of extreme importance, marriage, illness, or other events of consequence in the immediate family (i.e., spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, children, grandmother) covered under personal leave provisions
Events of extreme importance, marriage, illness, or other events of consequence in the immediate family (i.e., spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, children, grandmother, children)
Other
Class Size Over Thirty — When class size exceeds 30 students, administration considers team teaching or additional prep period
Whenever the number of students assigned to a given class exceeds thirty (30) students, the administration shall consider whether the alternatives of team teaching or an additional preparation period would facilitate maximum student learning.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 188 days including 182 full school session days
The teacher work year for 2022-2025 shall be one hundred eighty-eight (188) days, including one hundred eighty-two (182) full school session days as defined in Connecticut General Statutes.
Other
Course Reimbursement Annual Limit — Maximum aggregated payments to bargaining unit as whole for course reimbursement not to exceed annual total of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)
The maximum aggregated payments to the bargaining unit as a whole for course reimbursement under this Section shall not exceed an annual total cost of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
Other
Course Reimbursement First Course — Up to five hundred thirty-three dollars ($533.00) per credit for the first course
The Board will reimburse each teacher for the cost of courses taken each year (September 1st to August 31st) up to five hundred thirty-three dollars ($533.00) per credit for the first course, not to exceed three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200)
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Full-Service Blue Cross Dental Plan including Rider A will be provided
A Full-Service Blue Cross Dental Plan including Rider A will be provided.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 2022-2023: 21%; 2023-2024: 21.5%; 2024-2025: 22% for Life, Dental, and HDHP
Premium Cost Share: 2022-2023: 21%, 2023-2024: 21.5%, 2024-2025: 22% for Life, Dental, and HDHP
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Governed by Section 10-151b of Connecticut General Statutes with district-wide Professional Development/Teacher Evaluation Committee
The Board and the Association acknowledge that the subject of teacher evaluation is governed by Section 10-151b of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Other
Faculty Meetings Additional — Three additional faculty meetings may be scheduled during school year with notification at start of year
The Administration at each school may schedule, with notification provided at the start of the school year, three (3) additional faculty meetings during the school year.
Other
Functions Outside School Day — Four functions outside regular workday required per school year as professional responsibility
Teachers shall attend four (4) functions outside the regular workday as specified by the administration per school year, as a professional responsibility to the educational program.
Other
Grade Level Change Compensation — One hundred dollars compensation for moving from one grade level to another after school year start
If the teacher is required to move from one (1) grade level to another after the start of the school year, the teacher shall be paid one hundred dollars ($100) to make the move.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four level grievance procedure: Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education, Binding Arbitration
Level One - School Principal; Level Two - Superintendent of Schools; Level Three - Board of Education; Level Four - Binding Arbitration by ADRC.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) design with Health Savings Account Feature (HSA) mandatory for teachers hired on and after July 1, 2013
Enrollment in the HDHP shall be mandatory for teachers hired on and after July 1, 2013. The details of the HDHP Plan are described in summary form in Appendix C for informational purposes.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board will contribute fifty percent (50%) of the applicable HDHP deductible amount. Contributions deposited two (2) times per year: September 1st and January 1st for existing teachers; on or around July 1st for first-time enrollees.
The Board will contribute fifty percent (50%) of the applicable HDHP deductible amount. The Board's contribution toward the HDHP deductible will be deposited into the HSA accounts two (2) times per year, with the first payment made on or around September 1st and the second payment on or around January 1st.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Seven hour minimum regular workday
If the Board elects to increase the teacher's regular workday more than a de minimus amount beyond a seven (7) hour workday, it will negotiate the impact of such change on teachers' salaries with the Association.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) group life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment insurance
The Board will provide fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) group life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment insurance for each teacher who requests such coverage, subject to any limitations imposed by the carrier(s).
Other
Longevity Payment 15 Years — Three hundred dollars ($300) at 15 years of service
Teachers shall receive longevity payment during the year following the fifteenth (15th) year of employment in the Brooklyn School System. Fifteen (15) Years: Three hundred dollars ($300)
Other
Longevity Payment 20 Years — Three hundred fifty dollars ($350) at 20 years of service
Twenty (20) Years: Three hundred fifty dollars ($350)
Other
Longevity Payment 25 Years — Four hundred dollars ($400) at 25 years of service
Twenty-five (25) Years: Four hundred dollars ($400)
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $87,216
2022-2023 Certified Teacher Salary Schedule MA Step 11: $87,216
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $53,641
2022-2023 Certified Teacher Salary Schedule MA Step 1: $53,641
Other
Membership Dues Deduction — Payroll deduction of BEA, CEA, NEA membership dues upon voluntary written authorization
Upon the submission of a voluntary written authorization signed by a teacher, the Brooklyn Board of Education agrees to deduct from the teacher an amount equal to the Association membership dues by means of payroll deductions.
Other
Mentor Teacher Stipend Year1 — Four hundred dollars ($400) annual stipend for first year of Teacher Education and Mentoring Program (TEAM) mentor
The Board shall pay an annual stipend of four hundred dollars ($400) to any teacher appointed to serve as a Teacher Education and Mentoring Program (TEAM) mentor for the first year of the TEAM program.
Other
Mentor Teacher Stipend Year2 — Six hundred dollars ($600) annual stipend for second year and beyond of TEAM mentor
If the Board decides to assign a new teacher a TEAM mentor for the second year of the TEAM program, it shall pay such mentor an annual stipend of six hundred dollars ($600).
Other
New Teacher Orientation Time — One hour during new teacher orientation for Association representatives to speak with new hires
Association representatives shall be provided one (1) hour during the new teacher orientation program to exclusively speak with the new hires and carry out Association activities, including but not limited to the distribution of Association membership materials.
Other
Parent Conferences Minimum — Minimum two teacher-initiated parent conferences per year required
Each teacher shall endeavor to hold at least two (2) teacher-initiated conferences with the parent or guardian of each of his/her pupils during the school year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Five (5) days per year, cumulative to ten (10). For events of extreme importance, marriage, illness, or other events of consequence in immediate family.
The number of personal days available to full-time teaching staff members shall be five (5) per year, accumulative to ten (10). Requests for personal days may be stated in general terms and shall be granted for the following reasons provided the matter cannot be scheduled outside the school day
Other
Planning Periods Elementary — Additional twenty-five consecutive minutes of duty-free planning time for elementary school teachers
In addition to the four (4) duty-free planning periods, there shall be an additional twenty-five (25) consecutive minutes of duty-free planning time for those teachers working at the elementary school level.
Other
Planning Periods Middle School — Additional duty-free preparation period per week for middle school teachers
There shall be an additional duty-free planning period per week for those teachers working at the middle school level.
Other
Ppt Meeting Release — Teachers released from assigned duties for Pupil Placement Team meetings with 5 days advance notice when possible
The administration shall use its best efforts to notify affected teachers of the PPT meetings at least five (5) days in advance, unless parental notice has been waived.
Other
Prek K Naeyc Non Teaching Days — Non-teaching schedule days for Pre-K and K teachers for NAEYC accreditation preparation every five years
The Board shall provide each Pre-K and K teachers with a non-teaching schedule for seven (7) days in one (1) year every five (5) year cycle, to be scheduled as determined by the administration.
Other
Resignation Notice — Teachers must provide 30 calendar days written notice prior to resignation
Teachers may resign by submitting a written notice at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the desired resignation date.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement as specified in payroll deductions
The Board agrees to provide the following payroll deductions in addition to the mandatory categories of Social Security Tax, Withholding U.S. Income Tax, Connecticut Income Tax and Teacher's Retirement:
Rif
Rif Procedure — Reduction in force follows Connecticut General Statutes §10-151 process with consideration for voluntary retirements and resignations first
Prior to commencing action to terminate teacher contracts under this procedure, the Board of Education will give due consideration to its ability to effectuate position elimination and/or reduction in staff by: a. Voluntary retirements. b. Voluntary resignations.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — 1 year
If a position becomes open during such period, the teacher has been selected by the Board of Education as a person on the recall list, teacher will be notified thirty (30) days prior.
Leave
Sabbatical Course Reimbursement — Board reimburses up to $1,400 for course costs associated with sabbatical leave
Additionally, the Board will reimburse any teacher on sabbatical leave up to one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400) for costs directly associated with courses taken.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Duration — One semester or one full school year sabbatical leave allowed
A sabbatical leave may be either one (1) semester or one (1) full school year as long as it is not disruptive to the educational program.
Leave
Sabbatical Min Employment Years — Minimum seven years of employment required to qualify for sabbatical leave
A minimum of seven (7) full years of employment in the Brooklyn Public Schools in a position requiring certification is necessary in order to qualify for sabbatical leave.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, MA, 6TH YR.
Certified Teacher Salary Schedules show three lanes: BA, MA, and 6TH YR.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 11 steps
Salary schedule contains steps 1 through 11, with automatic advancement one step annually for teachers not at maximum step.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Fifteen (15) days per year with full pay for personal sickness or personal injury
Teachers shall be entitled to sick leave, up to fifteen (15) days per year, with full pay for personal sickness or personal injury, for which the teacher's absence from school is required.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unlimited accumulation so long as teacher remains continuously in service of Board
Unused sick leave shall be accumulated from year to year, up to, but not to exceed the maximum number of days in the teacher work year so long as the teacher is continuously in the service of the Board.
Other
Special Education Prep Periods — One additional duty-free preparation period per week for special education teachers
All special education teachers shall have one (1) more duty-free preparation period per week than other teachers within the same building.
Compensation
Step Increase — One step annually
Teachers not on the maximum step of the 2022-2023 salary schedule shall advance one (1) step during the 2022-2023 school year.
Other
Substitute Planning Time Compensation — Teachers paid $27.50 per full class period or portion when covering classes instead of planning period
A teacher on planning time shall be paid at the rate of twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50) for each full class period or portion of a class period.
Other
Teacher Meetings Monthly — One regular monthly afternoon professional teacher meeting not exceeding one hour past close of workday
One (1) regular monthly afternoon professional teacher meeting shall be scheduled at each school and shall not extend more than one (1) hour past the close of the workday.
Other
Teacher Transfer Request Deadline — Requests for transfer or assignment change due by March 1st; notice of transfer by June 1st
Teachers who desire a change in assignment or a transfer to another position shall file a written statement of such desire with the Superintendent no later than March 1st.
Other
Vacancy Posting Notice — Faculty advised of new positions or vacancies minimum 5 business days before posting outside
The Brooklyn School faculty will be advised of new positions or vacancies for a minimum of five (5) business days prior to these positions and vacancies being posted to outside parties.