Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 6; arbitrator selected from American Arbitration Association; decision final and binding
Step 6: There shall be available a step of impartial, binding arbitration. The arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their voluntary labor tribunal rules. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary at step 26, 2018-2019
Step 26 BA salary: $73,596 (2018-2019 schedule)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Example of calculation: $75,000 x .5% x 30 years = $11,250
Example, $75,000 x .5% x 30 years = $11,250. The payment shall be made to the employee 30 to 60 days after the teacher's last day of work or the last paycheck, whichever occurs intended by the teacher nor the Board to be creditable earnings under TRS.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increase 2026-2027
66% Increase salary schedule for 2026-2027
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Salary increase 2027-2028
5% Increase salary schedule for 2027-2028
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary increase 2028-2029
3% Increase salary schedule for 2028-2029
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three bereavement days with pay upon superintendent's approval in event of death in immediate family
Up to three bereavement days with may shall be allowed upon the superintendent's approval in the event of death in the immediate family as defined in B.1 providing such days are days when school is in session.
Leave
Child Care Leave Duration — Child care leave shall be for a period of up to one (1) full semester and any fraction of another semester
Child care leave shall be for a period of up to one (1) full semester and any fraction of another semester.
Other
Civic Duty Leave — Teacher excused at full pay for civic duties such as jury duty and witnessing; not counted as personal or sick leave
A teacher shall be excused at full pay for the purpose of performing civic duties such as jury duty and witnessing. The teacher will be allowed to keep any money received for jury duty. Scheduling of time away from school for civic duty shall be processed through the Superintendent.
Compensation
Committee Meeting Compensation — For a LASEC committee meeting which occurs prior to the start of staff attendance hours or after the teaching hours of the building the teacher serves, the teacher will be paid $31 per meeting
For a LASEC committee meeting which occurs prior to the start of staff attendance hours or after the teaching hours of the building the teacher serves, the teacher will be paid $31 per meeting.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teaching and Employment Conditions in Appendix D
Class Load, Teacher Contact Periods, Scheduling and Class Length detailed in Appendix D, page 30.
Other
Degree Advancement Pay — District will pay or reimburse at rate of $350 per graduate credit hour, limited to 15 graduate credit hours per fiscal year
The District will pay or reimburse at the rate of $350 per graduate credit hour and not to exceed the cost of the class. Each employee shall be limited to 15 graduate credit hours per fiscal year.
Other
Degree Completion Employment Guarantee — Upon completion of graduate degree with district reimbursement of 50% or more of hours, employee must remain in good standing for two school years following degree completion or reimburse $1,000 per year
Upon completion of a graduate or post graduate degree for which the district has reimbursed an employee in whole or in part for at least 50% of the graduate hours in the degree program, said employee shall remain in good standing and in contractual continued services for two school years following the end of the school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Family dental and vision insurance coverage available; employees pay full cost
The Board shall offer family dental and vision insurance to all employees. Employees will pay for the total cost of selected coverage either through direct payment to the business office or through a payroll deduction plan.
Other
Discipline Procedure — Teacher has right to answer disciplinary material within seven (7) days in writing
A teacher shall have the right to answer the material within seven (7) days, in writing, and his or her answer shall be attached to the corresponding file material.
Compensation
Doubling Stipend — Internal Subbing Stipend paid to teacher for covering two or more classes simultaneously during regularly scheduled contact period
The Internal Subbing Stipend shall also be paid to a teacher for covering two or more classes simultaneously ('doubling') during a regularly scheduled contact period as directed or as authorized by the administration.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Each teacher shall be provided with at least a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period
Each teacher shall be provided with at least a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period to be scheduled by the respective housing school principal.
Retirement
Early Retirement Option Bonus — 6% salary increase for last 3 years under Early Retirement Option (ERO)
Any teacher who renders a minimum of 15 years of cumulative creditable service to the cooperative preceding his or her retirement and who does not cause the cooperative to incur cost payable to TRS under the Early Retirement Option (ERO) will be paid a salary increase his/her last 3 years of service equal to six percent (6%) above the previous year's contracted salary.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees pay 10% of annual single coverage premium increase
Effective July 1, 2003, employees shall pay for 10% of the annual single coverage premium increase for the combined cost of health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Conference Timeframe — An appointment will be set up within ten (10) school days following the completion of an evaluation for a conference
An appointment will be set up within ten (10) school days following the completion of an evaluation for a conference at which the teacher will receive the written evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Each tenured teacher in contractual continued service will be observed and receive a summative evaluation at least once in the course of every two school years.
Each tenured teacher in contractual continued service will be observed and receive a summative evaluation at least once in the course of every two school years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Response Timeframe — Within ten (10) school days following the evaluation conference, if anyone disagrees with their written evaluation, they have the option to put their concerns or objections in writing
Within ten (10) school days following the evaluation conference, if anyone disagrees with their written evaluation, they have the option to put their concerns or objections in writing.
Evaluation
Evaluation Steps Formative Nontenured — Non-tenured teachers shall receive a minimum of three observations a year, two of which shall be formal.
Non-tenured teachers shall receive a minimum of three observations a year, two of which shall be formal. A formal observation means a specific period of time that is scheduled with the teacher to directly observe professional practices in the classroom.
Workday
Evening Attendance — 1:30 p.m. dismissal occurs when evening attendance is requested of teachers
A 1:30 p.m. dismissal will occur when evening attendance is requested of the teachers.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Duration — A formal classroom observation shall be defined as one involving a classroom visitation of approximately thirty (30) minutes, but not less than twenty (20) minutes.
A formal classroom observation shall be defined as one involving a classroom visitation of approximately thirty (30) minutes, but not less than twenty (20) minutes, and a written observation of the visitation followed by a conference between the evaluator and the teacher.
Grievance
Grievance Director Response Timeframe — The Director or other administrator who has authority to make decisions on grievances shall make such decision and communicate it in writing to the teacher within ten (10) working days
The Director or other administrator who has authority to make decisions on grievances shall make such decision and communicate it in writing to the teacher within ten (10) working days.
Grievance
Grievance Second Step Timeframe — The filing of the grievance at the second step must be within ten calendar days from the date of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance
The filing of the grievance at the second step must be within ten calendar days from the date of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Six-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (informal), Step 2 (superintendent hearing), Step 3 (superintendent written decision), Step 4 (Board of Education), Step 5 (mediation), Step 6 (binding arbitration)
Step 2. Upon conclusion of hearing, superintendent shall have ten (10) business days to provide written decision. Step 4: If not satisfied, grievant may refer to Board of Education. Step 5: If not resolved, grievant may submit to mediation. Step 6: If not resolved, binding arbitration available.
Grievance
Grievance Third Step Timeframe — In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the second step, the teacher may file, within five (5) school days of the Director's written decision or answer at the second step
In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the second step, the teacher may file, within five (5) school days of the Director's written decision or answer at the second step.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes maximum $280/month for family major medical-hospitalization coverage for employees hired before June 30, 1993
Beginning FY98 and henceforth, the Board shall pay a maximum of $280.00/month for employee family coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Single deductible of $400 for PPO plan
Effective July 1, 2006, employees participating in the health insurance preferred provider option (PPO) plan, single deductibles shall be $400. Family plan deductibles shall be as per the policy plan.
Leave
Hepatitis B Immunization — Hepatitis B immunization series offered to all employees at risk; teachers must complete or reimburse LASEC
Hepatitis B immunization series will be offered to all employees deemed at risk by the administration. When a teacher does not complete the immunization series, the teacher must reimburse LASEC for the inoculation, unless the teacher presents a doctor's excuse.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $2,500 annually in lieu of health insurance or invested in non-qualified IRA
All full time teachers shall be given the option of a) being provided the above health insurance coverage, or b) being paid $2,500 annually in lieu of the above health insurance coverage; or c) having $2,500 invested in a non-qualified IRA of the employee's choosing in lieu of the above health coverage.
Compensation
Iep Meeting Compensation — For an IEP meeting that is scheduled prior to the start of staff attendance hours, or those meetings that continue beyond the teaching hours of the building, staff will be paid $31
For an IEP meeting that is scheduled prior to the start of staff attendance hours, or those meetings that continue beyond the teaching hours of the building, staff will be paid $31.
Evaluation
Informal Observation Max Duration — An informal observation shall be twenty (20) minutes or less.
An informal observation shall be twenty (20) minutes or less. Informal observations which are used to evaluate the teacher shall be reduced to writing, with a copy given to the teacher and a copy signed by the teacher and returned to the evaluator.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Class length subject to annual discussion between administrators and CMTO Committee
The administrators of School District 88 shall hereby be charged with the responsibility of meeting annually with a CMTO Committee to freely discuss teacher opinions and suggestions in regard to scheduling and class length for the following year.
Compensation
Internal Subbing Stipend — Internal substitute teaching services reimbursed at $30.00 per class period during non-contact/planning periods
In the event of an emergency, teachers shall be reimbursed at the rate of $30.00 per class period for internal substitute teaching services as directed or as authorized by the administration during the teacher's normal non-contact and/or planning periods.
Other
Irrevocable Letter Intent Retire — Employee must submit irrevocable letter of intent to retire by March 1st three years prior to intended retirement date
An employee must submit an irrevocable letter of intent to retire, which shall include a specific retirement date, by March 1st three years prior to the intended date of retirement
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
Pay for Degree Advancement/Graduate Works section indicates approval and movement on salary schedule for completing advanced degrees and graduate credit hours
Leave
Leave Absence Without Pay Minimum Duration — The leave of absence must be minimally one (1) month and no longer than two (2) semesters
The leave of absence must be minimally one (1) month and no longer than two (2) semesters.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Maximum $50,000.00 double indemnity life insurance
The Board will provide a maximum of $50,000.00 double indemnity insurance subject to approval of life insurance underwriters.
Other
Longevity Steps — Longevity steps: Step 1 (years 16-20) $800, Step 2 (years 21-25) Step 1 + $500, Step 3 (years 26+) Step 2 + $500
Longevity Steps: Step 1 Years 16-20 $800; Step 2 Years 21-25 Step 1 + $500; Step 3 Years 26+ Step 2 + $500
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+45 step 35 salary 2028-2029
Step 35 MA+45 salary $121,388 for 2028-2029
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Lane, Step 1, 2022-2023 salary schedule
Salary Schedule 2022-2023 Step 1 MA $44,578
Other
Mentorship Release Time — 3 days paid release time for mentorship (1 for mentee, 2 for mentor)
The Board shall provide 3 days of paid release time (one for the mentee and two for the mentor) for mentorship of new staff members.
Compensation
Mentorship Stipend — Mentors should receive a one-time stipend for $250.00
Mentors should receive a one-time stipend for $250.00.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Mileage reimbursed at current IRS rate
Mileage encumbered by a teacher in relation to performance in his/her duties will be compensated for at the rate of the current IRS rate.
Other
Military Service Credit — One year granted for each year of active military service, up to maximum of two years
One year shall be granted for each year of active military service, up to a maximum of two years.
Other
Missed Lunch Compensation — Compensation of $15 per missed duty-free lunch
If, due to circumstances outside the control of the teacher, they are not able to take their duty-free lunch, they will be compensated $15 per missed duty-free lunch.
Other
No Strike — Union will not engage in or support any work stoppage or slowdown
During the life of this contract, the Lockport Special Education Council, American Federation of Teachers Local 604, will not engage in or support any work stoppage or slowdown.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — New employees hired fall 2014 or after frozen at year 3 health premium percentage for life of contract
New empoeces who begin full-time employment in the fall of 2014 or after shall be frozen at the year 3 health premium percentage for the life of the contract.
Compensation
Pay Periods — Teachers may elect 21 or 26 bi-weekly paychecks
Each teacher will have the option of being paid in twenty-one (21) or twenty-six (26) bi-weekly paychecks.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two paid personal leave days in years 1-4 of service
Two paid personal leave days shall be granted each teacher in years 1-4 of service to Chaney-Monge SD #88 and three paid personal leave days in years 5-19 of service.
Other
Personnel File Response — Teacher has 15 school days to answer material placed in file after ratification
No material originating after the ratification date of this Agreement shall be placed in the file unless the teacher receives a copy of said material. A teacher will have the right to answer such material within fifteen (15) school days in writing.
Other
Personnel File Review Rights — Upon written request, teacher may review materials in personnel file under Director supervision; confidential recommendation letters excluded
Upon written request, a teacher will have the right to review materials in his/her personnel file. Letters and materials of a confidential nature, which consists of letters of recommendation used by the teacher to secure a position, will not be available.
Compensation
Planning Period Compensation Hourly — that teacher will be paid at the rate of 40.00 per hour (planning periods are often 45 minutes equating to $30.00 per period)
that teacher will be paid at the rate of 40.00 per hour (planning periods are often 45 minutes equating to $30.00 per period).
Evaluation
Post Observation Conference Days — The conference shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the classroom visitation.
The conference shall take place within twenty (20) calendar days of the classroom visitation.
Evaluation
Post Observation Reflection Days — A Post-Observation Reflection Form shall be completed by the teacher and returned to the evaluator within five (5) school days following the formal classroom observation.
A Post-Observation Reflection Form shall be completed by the teacher and returned to the evaluator within five (5) school days following the formal classroom observation.
Compensation
Professional Development Allocation — Annual non-cumulative professional growth allocation per certified employee
Annual non-cumulative allocations per certified employee: $500. This would include conference fees and mileage.
Other
Relocation Packing Days — Up to 2 additional days provided for packing/unpacking at relocation; paid $80 per day
In the event of relocation, LASEC will provide up to two (2) additional days to allow for packing/unpacking and classroom set-up. The teacher will be paid $80 per day.