Leave
Adoption Leave Same As Maternity — Adoption shall be considered the same as maternity/paternity leave for purposes of this Agreement
Adoption shall be considered the same as maternity/paternity leave for the purpose of this Agreement.
Compensation
Advancement Not Retroactive — Advancement on the pay scale shall not be retroactive in any event
Advancement on the pay scale shall not be retroactive in any event.
Other
Annuity Program Authorization Changes — employees limited to two authorization changes per year in tax-sheltered annuity program
Employees shall be limited to two authorization changes in annuity program per year. Changes can only occur in months of January and September
Other
Appeal Committee Timeline — Appeal committee shall meet within 10 school days of receipt of appeal request
The appeal committee shall meet to consider the appeal within ten school days of receipt of the appeal request.
Other
Appeal Process Completion Timeline — Appeal process must conclude within 30 school days after panel receives teacher's written request
The appeal process must conclude within 30 school days after the panel receives the teacher's written request for appeal.
Other
Appealing Teacher Representation — Teacher may be accompanied by union representative when addressing appeal committee
The teacher may be accompanied by a union representative when addressing the committee.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration available
Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may use school buildings for meetings when school not in session, with building principal/Superintendent approval
Association shall have right to use school buildings for meetings when school not in session provided meetings do not interfere with instructional programs
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Step 16 BS salary 2025-2026
Step 16 BS: $63,853.00 (2025-2026)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Step 1 BS salary 2025-2026
Step 1 BS: $42,931.00 (2025-2026)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.25% increase over 2024-2025
Employees off the salary schedule will receive 4.25 over previous year's (2024-2025) salary plus $1,000.00, unless a retirement letter has been submitted.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.55% increase over 2025-2026
Employees off the salary schedule will receive 3.55 over previous year's (2025-2026) salary plus $1,000.00, unless a retirement letter has been submitted.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.3% increase over 2026-2027
Employees off the salary schedule will receive 3.3 over previous year's (2026-2027) salary plus $1,000.00, unless a retirement letter has been submitted.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days without loss of salary providing the Association reimburses the District for the cost of substitutes
Absence due to death in the immediate family of an employee shall be excused without loss of salary for a maximum of three (3) days without loss of salary providing the Association reimburses the District for the cost of substitutes.
Other
Board Agenda Copies — Board shall provide Association President with agenda copies for all regular and special Board meetings in mailbox during school year and mailed during summer
During the regular school year, a copy of the agenda for all and special Board of Education meetings will be placed in the Association President's mailbox. During the summer months when school is not in session, a copy of the agenda for all regular and special meetings will be mailed to the Association President's address.
Other
Board Minutes Provision — Board shall provide Association with copies of agenda, bills, policies, financial reports, and minutes of all Board meetings
The Board shall provide the Association with copies of the agenda, bills, policies, financial report, related materials and minutes of all Board meeting.
Compensation
Bus Driver Minimum Pay — Bus drivers will receive a minimum of two hours pay per run and must be present for that time of work
Bus drivers will receive a minimum of two hours pay per run and must be present for that time of work.
Leave
Conference Leave Days — Two days per school year for state or national conferences (Association reimburses for substitutes)
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to a State or national conference, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary...The Association shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) days per school year.
Leave
Conference Leave Days Esp — Two days per school year for state or national conferences; no more than two (2) employees per day excused (Association reimburses)
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to a State or national conference, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary provided the Association reimburses the District for the cost of substitutes. The Association shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) days per school year. No more than two (2) employees per day shall be excused for said leave.
Other
Consulting Teacher Mid Remediation Evaluation — During 90-day remediation, teacher evaluated at mid-point and conclusion with consulting teacher informed of results
During the ninety (90) day remediation period, the teacher shall be evaluated at the mid-point of the remediation period and at the conclusion. The consulting teacher shall be informed of the results of the mid-point evaluation in order to continue to provide assistance to the teacher being remediated.
Other
Consulting Teacher Non Participation — Consulting teacher shall not participate in evaluations, dismiss hearing, or testify; participation voluntary
The consulting teacher shall not participate in any of the required quarterly evaluations, nor be engaged to evaluate the performance of the teacher under remediation. The participation of the consulting teacher shall be voluntary.
Other
Consulting Teacher Regional Office Provision — If no district teacher available, Regional Office of Education provides consulting teacher
If no teacher from within the District is chosen to serve as a consulting teacher, the Regional Office of Education will provide the consulting teacher.
Other
Consulting Teacher Requirements — Consulting teacher must have taught at least 5 years with reasonable familiarity of assignment and excellent rating
They must have taught at least five (5) years, have a reasonable familiarity with the assignment of the teacher being evaluated, and have received an excellent rating on their most recent evaluation.
Other
Consulting Teacher Selection Process — Both parties alternately strike names until one person remains; if fewer than 3 available, both Association and Administration can strike
The consulting teacher shall be selected by both parties, alternately striking names from the combined lists until one (1) person remains. If less than three (3) names are available, then both the Association and Administration shall have the option of striking a name.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 12-month basis or 11-month basis employees with vacation provisions
All regular full time non-certified employees who are employed on a twelve (12) month basis are granted two (2) weeks vacation with pay after each year of service.
Leave
Contractual Holiday Personal — ESP working on contractual holiday may select to take personal holiday at later date or receive time and one-half for that holiday
An ESP working on a contractual Holiday may select to take a personal holiday at a later date or receive time and one-half for that holiday.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board paid single employee premiums toward dental insurance; employees access to an employee paid eye insurance plan
Each employee participating in the Dental Insurance plan shall be provided with Board paid single employee premiums toward dental insurance. The Board will provide employees access to an employee paid eye insurance plan.
Workday
Dress Code — Certified personnel must wear suitable clothing; no casual shorts except physical education classes; no sleeveless less than 3 finger width or bare backed/low-cut; soiled/sloppy attire prohibited
Certified personnel will at all times be attired in clothing suitable to the performance of their duties. Except when supervising physical education or other classes or extra-curricular activities requiring special apparel, persons will not wear casual shorts...Un-pressed, revealing (including sleeveless which is less than three finger width, see thru, bare backed or low-cut garments), soiled and sloppy attire is likewise prohibited.
Other
Dues Deduction — dues deducted in nine equal payments beginning with September check
Board shall deduct from each employee's pay current dues of Association in nine equal payments beginning with September check
Leave
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — All employees including teacher aides are entitled to an unpaid duty-free lunch period of at least 30 minutes
All employees including teacher aides are entitled to an unpaid duty-free lunch period of at least 30 minutes.
Workday
Emergency Closure Esp — When schools officially closed, no leave days previously arranged will be deducted
When the schools are officially closed, no leave days previously arranged by a employee will be deducted.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once every two years; if excellent rating in Domain 3, evaluation can extend to three years
Tenured teachers shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. If the tenured teacher receives an excellent in Domain 3 of the summative evaluation then the evaluation can be extended to three (3) years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Incident Notification Timeline — Teacher notified in writing of incident within 10 calendar days after principal aware of occurrence
The teacher must be notified in writing of any incident that may be used for evaluation purposes within ten (10) calendar days after the principal is aware of the occurrence of the incident and given the opportunity to make a written response.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Minimum Duration — Formal observation must be at least 45 consecutive minutes, one class period or one complete lesson
Each formal observation shall include a pre & post conference and last at least forty-five (45) consecutive minutes, one class period or for one complete lesson.
Evaluation
Evaluation Written Response Deadline — Teacher may submit written response to evaluation within 10 school days of post-conference
The teacher may submit a written response to the formal observation of the evaluator. Such response shall be attached to the formal evaluation, (STAMPED TO INDICATE A REBUTTAL ATTACHED), and placed in the teacher's personnel file.
Other
Federal Mediation Request — parties jointly request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if either party declares impasse
parties will jointly request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service if either party to Agreement declares impasse
Compensation
First Year Teacher Payday — First-year certified teachers paid twice in September on the 10th and 25th
First-year certified teachers will be paid twice in the month of September on the 10th and 25th.
Workday
Flexible Work Hours Esp — When school not in session and students not present due to emergency days or teacher institute, employees may work at times other than regularly scheduled with permission and discretion of supervisors; not subject to grievance
When school is not in session and students are not present due to emergency days or teacher institute days, employees may work at times other than their regularly scheduled work hours with the permission of their supervisors. The flexible times will be at the discretion of the employee's supervisor and not subject to the grievance procedure.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Scheduling — First formal observation occurs within 10 school days after pre-conference
The first formal observation shall take place at a time and date within ten (10) school days after the initial pre-conference between the observer and the teacher.
Other
Full Time Equivalent Definition — Employee considered working full-time if working at least six hours per day, five days per week, and thirty-five weeks per year
For the purpose of this Agreement, an employee is considered working on a full-time basis if he/she works at least six (6) hours per day; five (5) days per week, and thirty-five (35) weeks per year.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Separate — grievance records filed separately from employee personnel files
All records related to grievance shall be filed separately from personnel files of employees
Grievance
Grievance Release Time — employee released from duties without loss of salary for arbitration hearing
grievant whose presence required in arbitration shall be released from assigned duties without loss of salary or benefits
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1 (immediate supervisor), Step 2 (next higher supervisor), Step 3 (arbitration)
written grievance to immediate supervisor within 15 days; Step 2 to next higher supervisor within 10 days; Step 3 to arbitration under American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
Compensation
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay up to four hundred eighty dollars each month towards the monthly premium during 2027-2028
During the 2027-2028 contract year, the District will pay up to four hundred eighty dollars ($480) each month towards the monthly premium.
Compensation
Horizontal Advancement Grade — Grade of 'B' or better (or 'Pass' in Pass/Fail courses) required for horizontal advancement on salary schedule
Proof of completion with a grade of 'B' of better (or 'Pass' in Pass/Fail courses) is submitted by the teacher within sixty days of the conclusion of the course...
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Flexible Medical Spending Account program established for tax sheltering unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent child care
The Board agrees to establish a Flexible Medical Spending Account program for employees. The accounts provided for in this program shall be for the purpose of tax sheltering unreimbursed medical expenses, dependent child care, and any other purpose permitted by law.
Workday
Instructional Day Hours — Seven and one-half (7-1/2) hours
The normal work day shall be seven and one-half (7-1/2) hours. Employees shall not be required to remain past the normal teachers' day except for...
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Elementary level every full-time employee shall have at least one preparation period equal to one class period. At the elementary level every full-time employee shall have a minimum of a 30 minute period of preparation time each day
At the elementary level every full-time employee shall have a minimum of a 30 minute period of preparation time each day (in addition to lunch) no less than 180 minutes preparation time each week.
Leave
Involuntary Transfer Consideration — If teacher involuntarily transferred, shall receive priority consideration for voluntary transfer unless evaluation shows teacher more effective in new position
If a teacher has been involuntarily transferred said teacher shall receive priority consideration for a voluntary transfer unless evaluation shows the teacher to be more effective in the new position.
Workday
Late Clock In 4 Minutes — If you are more than 4 minutes late, you will be docked each time
If you are more than 4 minutes late, you will be docked each time.
Leave
Leave Absence April Deadline — Employee must inform Superintendent of intent to return to similar position not later than April 1 or waives right to future employment
The employee shall inform the Superintendent of his/her intent to return to a similar position not later than April 1. If the employee fails to inform the Superintendent prior to April 1, the employee waives his/her right to future employment in the District.
Leave
Leave Absence Return Notice — Thirty days notice required to inform Superintendent of intent to return from leave of absence without pay
The notice of intent to return to work must be submitted to the Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date of said leave.
Leave
Leave Absence Return Notice Esp — Ninety days prior notice required to return to similar position; failure to notify waives right to future employment
The employee shall inform the Superintendent of his/her intent to return to a similar position not later than ninety (90) days before the end of the leave. If the employee fails to inform the Superintendent ninety (90) days prior to the end of the leave, the employee waives his/her right to future employment in the District.
Leave
Leave Absence Short Term Esp — Leaves less than one month, if acceptable and approved by Superintendent, will not require Board approval nor three (3) months notice
Leaves of less than one month, if acceptable and approved by the Superintendent, will not require Board approval nor three (3) months notice.
Leave
Leave Absence Without Pay Notice — Ninety days notice required before leave of absence without pay
Written requests for leaves of absence without pay should be made at least ninety (90) days before the leave is desired, subject to approval by the Board.
Leave
Leave Absence Without Pay Notice Esp — Ninety days notice required before leave of absence without pay for permanent employees
Written requests for leaves of absence without pay should be made at least ninety (90) days before the leave is desired, subject to approval by the Board.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Each employee shall be provided a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars Life Insurance
Each employee shall be provided a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) Life Insurance as part of the Board paid insurance, including Accidental Death and Dismemberment subject to plan restrictions.
Compensation
Longevity Bonus — Annual $600 bonus in year 17 for full-time employees with 17 or more years of employment
The Board will honor full time employee with an annual $600 bonus in year 17 and $1200 bonus in successive years to be paid at the last regularly scheduled pay period in May.
Compensation
Lump Sum Payout — Teachers not returning to School District for next school year may elect to receive remaining unpaid salary in lump sum payment
Teachers not returning to the School District for the next school year may elect to receive their remaining unpaid salary in a lump sum payment.
Workday
Lunch And Breaks Esp — Unpaid duty-free lunch period of at least 30 minutes during first five hours of employment; paid 15-minute break for each four hours worked; no five- or six-hour employee required to take unpaid lunch
All employees are entitled to an unpaid duty-free lunch period of at least 30 minutes during the first five hours of employment. Employees will receive a paid 15-minute break period for each four hours worked. However, no five- or six-hour employee shall be required to take an unpaid lunch.