Other
Agreement Complete And Exclusive — Agreement represents full and complete understanding; modifications only through voluntary mutual written consent
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement represent the full and complete understanding and commitment between the parties hereto and conclude collective bargaining for the term hereof except as specifically provided in this Agreement.
Other
Agreement Non Discrimination — Agreement shall not discriminate against professional teacher personnel regardless of membership/non-membership in Association
The Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of the professional teacher personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in the Association.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final binding arbitration through FMCS
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Three, the Association may submit the grievance to final binding arbitration through the Federal Mediation Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Other
Association Board Committee — Association-Board Committee with 2 members from Board of Education and 4 from Association
The committee shall consist of two (2) members from each of the Boards of Education and four (4) members of the Association along with the Superintendent and the Association President or a designee.
Other
Association Mailbox Distribution Rights — The Association shall have the right to distribute printed materials in each bargaining unit member's mailbox for communication to Bargaining Unit Members without interference, censorship, or examination of such communications by the Employer.
The Association shall have the right to distribute printed materials in each bargaining unit member's mailbox for communication to Bargaining Unit Members without interference, censorship, or examination of such communications by the Employer.
Other
Association Participation Representation — Employee has right to Association representation in any Board/Administration meeting regarding charges of misconduct, neglect, or violation
Any employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or other violation that may lead to reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association.
Other
Athletic Event Basketball Ticket — Basketball ticket takers and sellers compensation per event
Basketball—Ticket Takers and Sellers $12.00, Timer $20.00, Scorer $20.00
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Athletic Event Football Ticket — Football ticket takers and sellers compensation per event
Football—Ticket Takers and Sellers $15.00, Timer/Scorer $20.00, Announcer $15.00
Other
Athletic Event Pay Baseball Softball High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Baseball/Softball Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
Other
Athletic Event Pay Basketball Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers/announcers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Basketball Event Workers: Ticket Takers, Sellers and Announcer - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Basketball High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Basketball Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Football High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Football Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Scholastic Bowl High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Scholastic Bowl Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Track High — $40 per event
Track Event Workers - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Volleyball Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers/announcers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Volleyball Event Workers: Ticket Takers, Sellers and Announcer - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Volleyball High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Volleyball Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Wrestling Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Wrestling Event Workers: Ticket Takers and Sellers - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Wrestling High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Wrestling Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
Other
Athletics Base Salary Grade School — $35,658
GRADE SCHOOL–Athletics 2015-16 $35,658
Other
Athletics Base Salary High School — $36,068
HIGH SCHOOL–Athletics 2015-16 $36,068
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $71,530
Step 16, BS+0 lane shows $58,337 W/Bd Pd TRS; maximum BA salary at highest step (30, BS+24) is $71,530.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting salary for 2024-2025 before TRS
Dwight Public Schools Starting Salary for 2024-2025 school year will be $39,392 plus full board paid TRS for a total of $43,289
Other
Band Camp Stipend Reinstatement — For the 2014-2015 school year, the four day Band Camp stipend will be reinstated at 0.02 index
For the 2014-2015 school year, the four day Band Camp (and all necessary preparation leading up to the camp) stipend will be reinstated at 0.02 index.
Other
Bargaining Authority — Parties confer authority on representatives to make proposals, consider counterproposals, and reach final agreements
The parties agree that it is their mutual responsibility to confer upon their representatives the necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, make counter proposals in the course of negotiations, and to reach final agreements.
Other
Bargaining Team Size — Only seven members from each team may sit at bargaining table during negotiations
Each team shall name its own members. Only seven members from each team may sit at the bargaining table during bargaining sessions.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $35,107
The base salary shall increase as follows for the next three years: 2021-22, $35,107; 2022-2023, $36,248; 2023-2024, $37,517.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.5% increase for years 1-5 experience in 2025-2026
Salary Increases for the duration of this contract will follow the table below: Years exp. 1-5: 2024-25: 5.5%, 25-26: 5.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5.5% increase for years 1-5 experience in 2026-2027
Salary Increases for the duration of this contract will follow the table below: Years exp. 1-5: 26-27: 5.5%
Other
Bb Dj Position Elimination — The BB/DJ position from the Flags/BB/DJ stipend is eliminated, changing the index to 0.02 for the remainder of the 2012-2015 agreement
The DEA and the BOE agrees to eliminate the "BB/DJ" position from the "Flags/BB/DJ" stipend, changing the index to 0.02 for the remainder of the 2012-2015 agreement.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Paid Bereavement Days may be granted per school year by Superintendent, considered Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Days may be granted per school year by the Superintendent. Bereavement Days will be considered 'Sick Days' and be deducted accordingly.
Other
Ceu Graduate Accumulation Limit — Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than 3 graduate semester hours or 6 undergraduate semester hours
Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than the equivalent of three (3) graduate semester hours or six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the purpose of meeting the Board's requirement to take six (6) semester hours of graduate credit every five (5) years.
Other
Ceu Horizontal Movement Limit — Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than 4 graduate semester hours or 8 undergraduate semester hours for horizontal movement
Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than the equivalent of four (4) graduate semester hours or eight (8) undergraduate semester hours for the purpose of acquiring eight (8) semester hours of graduate credit for horizontal movement on the salary schedule.
Leave
Child Care Leave — Up to one full school year, with option for one additional year
Such leave may be for a period of up to one full school year, with final decision being made by the Board. One additional year beyond the initial leave period may be requested, with the Board retaining its right to approve or disapprove said request.
Other
Co Curricular Base Salary Grade School — $35,658
GRADE SCHOOL–Co-curriculars 2015-16 $35,658
Other
Co Curricular Base Salary High School — $36,068
HIGH SCHOOL–Co-curriculars 2015-16 $36,068
Other
Coaches Shared Assistant — Both Head Track Coaches share one common Assistant Track Coach
Both Head Track Coaches will work in concert with the boys and girls programs while also sharing one common Assistant Track Coach.
Compensation
Compensation Section 125 — Amount up to $22,000 of each teacher's salary may be used for Section 125 Flexible Spending Amount
An amount up to $22,000 of each teacher's salary may be used for a Section 125. Such options will include and are limited to: The family portion of the Hospitalization/Major Medical Insurance Plan; Employee Group Life Insurance policies; Medical reimbursements.
Other
Complaint Investigation Required — Complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless first investigated and found to have merit
A complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless it is first investigated and found to have merit. No employee shall be reprimanded or disciplined in the sight or hearing of students, parents, or district employees.
Other
Complaint Investigation Requirement — Complaint must be investigated and found to have merit before disciplinary action
A complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless it is first investigated and found to have merit.
Other
Complaint Written Requirement — Complaints against a teacher must be in writing with a copy given to the affected member prior to placement in the personnel file. Complaints not reduced to writing shall be considered withdrawn.
Complaints against a teacher must be in writing with a copy given to the affected member prior to placement in the personnel file. Complaints not reduced to writing shall be considered withdrawn and shall not be used for evaluation, discipline, or reassignment.
Other
Conformity To Law — No provision may supersede State or Federal Law; illegal provisions subject to renegotiation
No provision or clause of this Agreement may supersede State or Federal Law. In the event that any provision is held by a court or final and competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such provision, or to the extent of such illegal application, shall be deemed deleted.
Compensation
Continuing Education Credit — Continuing Education Classes must be approved by Superintendent prior to taking course
The Boards of Education agree to accept for credit toward increments and movement on the salary schedule continuing education classes as follows: Continuing Education Classes must be approved for credit by the Superintendent prior to taking of the course
Other
Continuing Education Credit Allowance — 4 CEU's equal 1 graduate semester hour or 2 undergraduate semester hours
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) will be granted credit for Salary Increments at the rate of four (4) CEU's equaling one (1) semester hour of graduate credit or two (2) semester hours of undergraduate credit.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 work days including 175 student attendance days, 4 workshop/in-service days, 5 emergency days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 175 student attendance days, four (4) workshop/in-service days and five (5) emergency days. The work year for Employees shall not exceed 180 days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement in full force and effect from first day of school year 2020-2021 through last day preceding first day of school 2021-2022
This agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2020-2021 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2021-2022 school year.
Other
Contract Duration End — through last day preceding first day of 2015-16 school year
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2012-2013 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2015-16 school year.
Other
Contract Duration Start — 2012-2013 school year
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2012-2013 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2015-16 school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included
Section 125-Flexible Spending Amount options include: The dependent portion of the Health Insurance Plan provided by the Districts; Employee Group Life Insurance policies; Medical reimbursements including dental and orthodontia care.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Rate increase limit of 20% for single employee health insurance before renegotiation allowed
If the single rate for employee health insurance increases by more than 20% on any annual renewal, the Boards of Education, at their sole discretion, may terminate the present contract as of the day proceeding the first day of the next school year.
Other
Employee Representation Discipline — Employee right to Association representation for misconduct, neglect, or violations leading to reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge
Any employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or other violation that may lead to his/her reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association in any meeting conducted by the Board or Administration.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured employees will receive a summative evaluation once every 3 years unless an employee has received a rating of 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory', in which case the employee shall receive a summative evaluation the year following receipt of the rating.
Tenured employees will receive a summative evaluation once every 3 years unless an employee has received a rating of 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory', in which case the employee shall receive a summative evaluation the year following receipt of the rating.
Other
Extra Duty Experience Credit — Experience from outside districts counts one-half year for each year; assistant coaching experience does not count toward head/varsity coaching; cheerleading coaching counts as cheerleading experience for any sport.
Experience from outside the districts will count one-half year for each year. Assistant coaching experience will not count in any way toward head/varsity coaching experience.
Other
Extracurricular Evaluation Discussion Days — Evaluations of extra-curricular coaches/sponsors must be discussed with the coach/sponsor no more than 15 days after the end of the season.
Evaluations must be discussed with the coach/sponsor no more than 15 days after the end of the season.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Fair share fee for non-union members equivalent to union dues (local, state, national); payroll deduction if not paid by September 1
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties for the school year shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the Association, including local, state and national dues.
Other
Fair Share Fee Requirement — Non-member teachers must pay fair share fee equivalent to Association dues within 30 days of commencement
Each bargaining unit member shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the Association.
Leave
Family Medical Leave — Up to twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period
Per the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, eligible teachers shall be entitled to up to twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid leave during any twelve (12) month period for: birth of a child; placement with employee of a son or daughter; care for spouse, son, daughter, or parent with serious health condition; serious health condition.
Other
File Material 45day Rule — Material not reduced to writing, submitted to and discussed with the Employee, and an opportunity to be signed by the employee within forty-five (45) calendar days following the event or occurrence may not be added to the file.
Any material that has not been reduced to writing, submitted to and discussed with the Employee, and an opportunity to be signed by the employee within forty-five (45) calendar days following the event or occurrence may not be added to the file.
Other
Final Agreement Non Discrimination — Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of professional teaching personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in Association
The Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of the professional teaching personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in the Association.
Other
Final Agreement Ratification — Final agreement submitted to full Boards and Association for ratification; becomes part of official minutes and teachers' contracts
When tentative agreements reached on all matters have been being negotiated, a written memorandum of understanding embodying final agreement shall be submitted to the full Boards of Education and the Association for ratification. When ratified by the Association and the Boards of Education, the Agreement shall become part of the official minutes.
Other
Formal Observation Minimum Duration — Formal observations will be for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period.
Formal observations will be for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period.