Grievance
Arbitration Binding — yes
Arbitration is binding and conducted under AAA rules.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $71,613
Year 22 BS+36 salary in 2026-2027 schedule (maximum BA lane with longevity)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $40,144
Teacher salaries are set forth in Appendix A.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2026-2027 salary schedule shown with increases from 2025-2026 base
2026-2027 w/TRS shows salary adjustments; BA step 1: $43,757 (2026-27) vs $40,144 (base).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5%
2027-2028 w/TRS salary schedule shows approximately 2.5% increase from 2026-2027
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.8%
2028-2029 w/TRS salary schedule shows approximately 2.8% increase from 2027-2028
Leave
Bereavement Days — up to 5 paid days
Up to 5 paid days for the death of an immediate family member; may be extended at Superintendent's discretion.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180-day school year
The District may use up to five (5) E-Learning Days per year. Any additional emergency days will be part of the contractual 180-day year without additional compensation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher evaluations conducted pursuant to District's PERA Evaluation Model
The parties agree that teacher evaluations will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the District's PERA Evaluation Model.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — 4 steps: informal resolution, Superintendent, Board (optional), arbitration
Four-step process; informal resolution → Superintendent → Board (optional) → arbitration. Arbitration is binding and conducted under AAA rules.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — $6,000 per year reimbursement
Full-time teachers are eligible to receive up to $6,000 per year in reimbursement for individual health insurance premiums through the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $2,500 per year health care stipend
Full-time teachers who choose not to enroll in the HRA are eligible to receive a health care stipend of $2,500 per year. This stipend is provided in lieu of HRA participation.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement allowed via credit hour accumulation
The salary schedule allows for a horizontal movement in blocks of nine (9) credit hours for a Bachelor's Degree and blocks of nine (9) credit hours for a Master's Degree. To receive credit on the salary schedule, the teacher must report via official transcripts hours earned by September 1st each year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $71,613
Year 22 MS+36 salary in 2026-2027 schedule (maximum MA lane with longevity)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $45,344
Teacher salaries are set forth in Appendix A.
Leave
Maintenance Personal Days Annual — Maintenance position receives three personal days per year
The Maintenance position shall receive three personal days per year. Unused personal days are not cumulative. Unused personal days do not carry over into the following school year.
Compensation
Maintenance Position Base Salary Yr1 — Maintenance position annual salary $28,000 first year
The Maintenance position annual salary shall be $28,000 during the first year of employment. Thereafter, salary shall increase at the bargaining unit's collectively bargained annual rate of annual increase.
Other
Maintenance Position Probation Months — Six month probationary period for maintenance position
The Maintenance position shall be subject to a six month probationary period during which the employee may be dismissed with or without cause. Thereafter, dismissal shall be for just cause and subject to the contractual grievance procedure.
Leave
Maintenance Sick Leave Annual — Maintenance position receives ten days of sick leave
The Maintenance position shall receive ten days of sick leave. As with other members of the unit, unused annual sick leave shall be paid as a bonus on June 30, and shall not carry over to the following year.
Leave
Maintenance Vacation Days Annual — Maintenance position receives ten vacation days annually
The Maintenance position shall receive ten vacation days annually. Vacation shall be used during non-school attendance days. Unused vacation time shall not carry over to the following year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Boys' Basketball Coach: $1,200; Girls' Basketball Coach: $1,200; Volleyball Coach: $1,200; Cheerleading Coach: $1,200
Boys' Basketball Coach $1,200; Girls' Basketball Coach $1,200; Volleyball Coach $1,200; Cheerleading Coach $1,200; Track Coach $600; Musical Director $1,200; Musical Choreographer $600; Speech $400; Chess $400
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days per year
3 days/year; unused days convert to sick leave. Restrictions apply to days before/after breaks; Superintendent approval required.
Other
Retirement Incentive — TRS-legal-limit salary increases for final 1-3 years
Eligible teachers (15+ years' service) may receive TRS-legal-limit salary increases in their final 1-3 years if notice is given by March 1.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 100% of Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) required compensation
The Board agrees to pay 100% of the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) for required compensation, inclusive of base salary and all related stipends, on behalf of its certified employees.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
TRS and THIS contributions are paid in full by the Board for required compensation.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — 2 years
Teachers laid off shall have recall rights for two (2) years, provided they maintain valid certification.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 10 lanes (BS, BS+9, BS+18, BS+27, BS+36, MS, MS+9, MS+18, MS+27, MS+36)
Lane movement: credit is granted in 9-hour blocks for Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 22 steps
Salary table shows steps 1-22 for Bachelor's and Master's degrees with various lane combinations.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 days per year
15 days/year; accumulates to 340 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 340 days maximum
15 days/year; accumulates to 340 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — varies by lane and step
Salary table shows annual step increases ranging from approximately $500-$1,500 depending on lane and position.
Other
Union Access Premises — Union representatives shall have reasonable access to premises with notice
Local representatives, officers, stewards, or SEIU staff representatives shall have reasonable access to the premises of the employer, giving notice upon arrival to the appropriate Employer representative. Such visits shall be for the reason of administration of this Agreement and will not be during regular business hours.