Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Level IV if grievance not resolved at Level III (Board)
If the grievant and/or Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance by the Board, the grievance may be submitted for final and binding arbitration before an impartial arbitrator.
Other
Assault Reporting — Any assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to Administrator; administrator assists with law enforcement and judicial handling
Any assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Administrator, who will assist the employee in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial agencies. The Administrator shall bring the matter to the Board as appropriate.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Association may post notices on employee bulletin boards; at least one in teacher work room; information presented to Administration at time of posting
The Association shall have the right to post notices of activities on employee bulletin boards, at least one of which will be provided in the teacher work room. The Association will present all posted information to the Administration at the time posted.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association indemnifies District against claims arising from action/inaction related to union dues collection and union dues deduction authorization
The Association hereby agrees to indemnify and shall save the District harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability arising out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the District related to union dues deduction and Article 6.2 compliance.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Two work days of Association Leave per school year for officers, agents or representatives for Association business
At the beginning of every school year, the Association shall be credited with a total of two work days of Association Leave to be used by teachers who are officers, agents or representatives of the Association. Such leave with pay will be limited to Association business.
Other
Automatic Renewal — Agreement automatically renews for additional periods of one year
This Agreement will automatically be renewed and will continue in force and effect for additional periods of one year unless either party gives notice to the other party, not later than April 1st prior to the expiration date.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $44,800.00
Step 8 BA salary in Deer Park Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $35,000.00
Step 1 BA salary in Deer Park Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Career increment of 3.5% of base salary for teachers on last step of BA+75/MA
Any teacher who has been on the last step of the BA+75/MA column for 1 or more years will receive a career increment equal to 3.5% of the base salary for that current school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3% increase in 2022-23
Salary schedule cells will increase by two percent (2%) in 2021-22, three percent (3%) in 2022-23 and three percent (3.0%) in 2023-24.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% increase in 2023-24
Salary schedule cells will increase by two percent (2%) in 2021-22, three percent (3%) in 2022-23 and three percent (3.0%) in 2023-24.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave may be used for bereavement purposes
Sick leave may be used for bereavement purposes. Sick leave may be used for absences due to personal or family illness, physical disability, personal or family medical appointments, parental leave,
Other
Board Rights — Association recognizes Board rights to operate and manage school district affairs under state law (39-31-303, MCA)
Except as such rights may be limited by the terms of this Agreement the Association recognizes the rights of the Board to operate and manage the affairs of the school district under applicable state law (i.e., 39-31-303, MCA).
Other
Club Sponsor Stipend — $1,150
Club Sponsor position stipend 2027-28: $1,150
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The work year will be 187 days, 180 PI days plus 7 PIR days.
The work year will be 187 days, 180 PI days plus 7 PIR days.
Other
Contract Effective Date — June 30, 2021
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until June 30th, 2021.
Other
Credit Placement — Lanes are measured in quarter credits. 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits. 10 semester credits = 15 quarter credits.
Credit Placement: Lanes are measured in quarter credits. 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits. 10 semester credits = 15 quarter credits.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Life insurance: $50,000 including accidental death and disability benefits
Each employee shall receive life insurance, including accidental death and disability benefits, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Other
Discrimination Protection — No teacher discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, culture, social origin, marital status, or religious/political ideas or activities
No teacher shall suffer discrimination in respect to employment in the District based on age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, culture, social origin, marital status, or religious or political ideas, activities, or lack thereof.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Each teacher shall have ½ hour of duty-free lunch
Each teacher shall have ½ hour of duty-free lunch.
Compensation
Endorsement Reimbursement Rate — Reimbursement will be given at a rate of 20% each year minus any amount paid from any other source.
Reimbursement will be given at a rate of 20% each year minus any amount paid from any other source including, but not limited to, state aid or scholarship.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured personnel receive at least one formative observation and one summative evaluation every three (3) years.
All tenured personnel will receive at least one formative observation and one summative evaluation every three (3) years.
Other
Extra Curricular Coach Stipend — $2,150
Extra-Curricular Coach position stipend 2027-28: $2,150
Leave
Formative Observation Response Days — Employee provided fifteen (15) days from receipt of formative feedback form to write a rebuttal to the form's conclusion.
The employee will be provided fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the formative feedback form to write a rebuttal to the form's conclusion, to be attached to the report.
Evaluation
Grievance Steps — All documents, communications, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance will be filed in a separate grievance file and will not be kept in the personnel file of any of the participants.
All documents, communications, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance will be filed in a separate grievance file and will not be kept in the personnel file of any of the participants.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — A payment of $4,488.00 per year for health insurance
A payment in the amount of $4,488.00 per year will be made to all teachers. This payment may be applied either toward the premium of a district approved health insurance plan (if provided) or taken as a stipend in lieu of health insurance.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Up to $1,000 annually for verified out-of-pocket health insurance costs if opting out of district coverage
Teachers who receive health insurance from another source may opt-out...receive reimbursement for said costs no later than June 1, totaling up to $1,000 for verified costs (i.e., deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, etc.)
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The work day will be 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, which equals 465 minutes.
The work day will be 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Other
Just Cause Discipline — Tenured teachers cannot be disciplined, suspended, non-renewed, or terminated except for just cause
No tenured teacher will be disciplined, suspended without pay, nonrenewed, or terminated except for just cause. In accordance with Montana law, only the Board may terminate employment.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — College credit classes obtained from accredited institution apply towards horizontal advancement on salary schedule with prior written approval from Superintendent
College credit classes obtained by a teacher from an accredited institution shall apply towards horizontal advancement on the salary schedule, provided said teacher has received prior approval in writing from the Superintendent.
Other
Life Insurance — Life insurance including accidental death and disability benefits of $50,000
Each employee shall receive life insurance, including accidental death and disability benefits, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Workday
Lunch Period Minutes — All teachers will receive a daily lunch period of at least forty (40) minutes, of which at least twenty (20) minutes will be duty free.
All teachers will receive a daily lunch period of at least forty (40) minutes, of which at least twenty (20) minutes will be duty free.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $72,800.00
Step 23 BA+75/MA salary in Deer Park Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $42,000.00
Step 1 BA+75/MA salary in Deer Park Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Workday
Mandatory Faculty Meetings — There will be no more than one mandatory faculty meeting per week. These faculty meetings will conclude by 3:30 p.m.
There will be no more than one mandatory faculty meeting per week. These faculty meetings will conclude by 3:30 p.m. These meetings shall take place on days when students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m. or if an emergency occurs that requires a faculty meeting.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement Rate — The rate of reimbursement will be the IRS rate
Any employee required by the Board to use his/her personal automobile for District purposes shall be allowed to claim mileage reimbursement in the performance of their duties when personal vehicles are used. All mileage claims must be filed with the Superintendent and must be in accordance with district regulations. The rate of reimbursement will be the IRS rate.
Other
Negotiation Window — Negotiations not to begin before March 1st of the expiration year of the contract
Unless both parties agree otherwise, negotiations are not to begin before March 1st of the expiration year of the contract.
Other
Non Tenured Termination Notice — Non-tenured teacher non-renewal must be notified in writing before May 1
Every non-tenured teacher being terminated will be notified in writing before May 1. Within ten work days of receipt of non-renewal for cause, the teacher may request a written statement clearly stating the specific reason(s) for his/her termination.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Full-time teachers reimbursed $250 for each graduate credit hour at 400 level or higher, per semester for approved college courses
Full-time teachers shall be reimbursed by the Board, the lesser of the actual cost for course work or $250 for each graduate credit hour of at least 400 level or higher, per semester for approved college courses.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Athletic Director: $1,750
Extra-Curricular/Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2019-20: Athletic Director $1,750
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Athletic Director: $1,800
Extra-Curricular/Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2020-21: Athletic Director $1,800
Workday
Overload Stipend — Teachers who accept an assignment to teach an overload (over six sections) will receive an additional amount to his/her salary equivalent of one-seventh of Step 0-BA of the salary schedule
Teachers who accept an assignment to teach an overload (over six sections) will receive an additional amount to his/her salary equivalent of one-seventh of Step 0-BA of the salary schedule.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal time may be granted for district activities outside contracted hours on 1:1 basis at Administrator discretion
At the discretion of the Administrator, personal time may be granted for required participation in district activities outside of contracted work hours on a 1 to 1 basis.
Other
Personnel File Confidentiality — Personnel files confidential; limited access; no secret files; teacher has right to respond within 10 work days
Personnel files are confidential and access shall be limited to Administration and the teacher to whom it refers, as well as any representative authorized by the teacher. No secret personnel file(s) will be maintained on teachers. Any employee response shall be submitted within 10 work days.
Other
Plan Of Improvement Non Compliance Leads To Discipline — If the Plan of Improvement is not completed satisfactorily it may lead to disciplinary measures up to and including termination.
If the Plan of Improvement is not completed satisfactorily it may lead to disciplinary measures up to and including termination.
Other
Plan Of Improvement Not Disciplinary — Plan of Improvement is not a disciplinary action.
The plan of improvement will be developed in conjunction with the employee and presented in writing within 5 days. The Plan of Improvement is not a disciplinary action.
Other
Plan Periods Daily — Each full-time teacher shall receive minimum of 40 consecutive minutes of planning time per full school day
Each full-time teacher shall receive a minimum of forty (40) consecutive minutes of planning time per full school day. Teachers shall be reimbursed at a rate of $25 per hour for duties required to cover during their plan period.
Other
Plan Periods Reimbursement Rate — Teachers reimbursed at $25 per hour for duties covering during their plan period
Teachers shall be reimbursed at a rate of $25 per hour for duties they are required to cover during their plan period.
Workday
Prep Time Minimum — Each full-time teacher shall receive a minimum of 40 minutes of prep time during a full school day wherein at least 25 minutes will be uninterrupted
Each full-time teacher shall receive a minimum of 40 minutes of prep time during a full school day wherein at least 25 minutes will be uninterrupted. Teachers shall be reimbursed at a rate of $25 per hour for duties they are required to cover during their plan period.
Workday
Preparation Planning Minutes — During the instructional week, each teacher will receive 225 minutes of preparation/planning time.
During the instructional week, each teacher will receive 225 minutes of preparation/planning time. Preparation/planning minutes for all teachers will be prorated at the same time as their contract time.
Other
Reassignment Notice Weeks — Teachers shall be given a minimum of four weeks' notice prior to the beginning of the school year to prepare for a new classroom assignment.
Teachers shall be given a minimum of four weeks' notice prior to the beginning of the school year to prepare for a new classroom assignment when possible.
Other
Representation At Discipline — Teacher entitled to Association representative present at any discipline meeting before Board or agents
A teacher shall be entitled to have present a representative of the Association during any discipline meeting before the Board or its agents. A teacher shall be given prior written notice of the reason for the discipline meeting.
Other
Required Unpaid Events Annual — Each teacher expected to attend three unpaid events each year: Christmas Program, Open House, Graduation, Awards Ceremony
Each teacher is expected to attend three (3) unpaid events each year; these events include, but are not limited to: Christmas Program, Open House, Graduation, and Awards Ceremony.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays up to 10.3753% of Salary Schedule amount to TRS as mandatory employee contribution
In addition to the annual salary set forth in the Salary Schedule attached hereto, the Board shall pay the Teachers' mandatory TRS contribution in the amount of up to 10.3753% of the Salary Schedule amount to TRS.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
The Board shall pay the Teachers' mandatory TRS contribution in the amount of up to 10.3753% of the Salary Schedule amount to TRS for TRS retirement benefits purposes.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — A laid-off employee's right to recall will terminate three (3) years from the effective date of his/her lay-off unless the teacher takes one of the following actions which will result in immediate termination of recall rights.
A laid-off employee's right to recall will terminate three (3) years from the effective date of his/her lay-off unless the teacher takes one of the following actions which will result in immediate termination of recall rights.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 6 lanes (BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60, BA+75/MA)
Salary schedule includes lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60, BA+75/MA
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 23 steps
Salary schedule shows steps 1 through 23 in Deer Park Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Teachers with 50+ days unused sick leave may sell back discretionary leave at 25% of daily salary
At the end of each school year, teachers who have accumulated fifty (50) or more days of unused sick leave in their sick leave bank may request the District buy back any discretionary leave days not used during the current contract year. The District shall pay 25% of the teacher's daily salary.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — maximum of 70 days accumulated sick leave
Accumulated sick leave days shall be allowed to accrue to 70 work days.