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Agreement Type — National Football League collective bargaining agreement between NFL Management Council and NFLPA
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This Agreement, which is the product of bona fide, arm's length collective bargaining, is made and entered into as of the 15th day of March, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration - arbitrator's award is final and binding on the grievant(s), the Association and the RSU #89 Board
The award in writing, of the arbitrator, on the merits of any grievance adjudicated within his/her jurisdiction and authority, as specified in this Agreement, shall be final and binding on the grievant(s), the Association and the RSU #89 Board, subject to judicial review as permitted by Maine law, as amended.
Compensation
Assignment Change Compensation — Maximum $500 compensation for involuntary subject change for 6-12 teachers with less than 30 days notice
For any involuntary assignment change that provides less than 30 calendar days of notice prior to the 1st day of school, the employee will be compensated. Maximum compensation for such changes will not exceed $500 per subject for 6-12 teachers.
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Assignment Notification — Tentative assignments posted by May 1st; changes after July 1st allow 30-day resignation without penalty
Tentative assignments for the next school year will be posted in staff lounges by May 1st. Should the employee be notified of the change after July 1, and if the change is felt to be unacceptable by the employee, they may resign without penalty or prejudice within 30 days.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $48,741
2023-2024 salary schedule Step 1, Category A (BA), final column MS/A+32: $48,741
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Admin Assistant Step 0 (2023-2024 school year) - base hourly rate
Admin Asst 16.52 [hourly rate, 2023-2024 salary scale]. Initial placement on the wage scale shall be determined by the Superintendent, based on his/her evaluation of the employee's prior experience.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increase year one (2022-2023) - $0.75 per hour
2022-2023 ($0.75 per hour)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Salary increase year two (2023-2024) - 3.5 percent
2023-2024 (3.5%)
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Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary increase year three (2024-2025) - 3.5 percent
2024-2025 (3.5%)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling, child, or other immediate family member
Employees are allowed up to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling, child (including step and in-laws) or other member of the employee's immediate family.
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Contract Days Teacher — School-year employees work 185 days per year (Administrative Assistants 25 hours/day, Bus Drivers 20 hours/day, Ed Techs I-III 35-30 hours/day, Food Service 32.5 hours/day)
School-Year Full-time Work Hours Day: Administrative Assistants 25, 185 days; Bus Drivers 20, 175 days; Ed Techs various hours, 175 days; Food Service 32.5, 175 days
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $100 deductible; employer pays entire cost
DENTAL INSURANCE shall be provided for the teacher. The deductible shall be $100 and the entire cost of the individual plan dental insurance shall be paid by the employer.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 100% of premium for full-time employees, or employees receive $2,000 yearly stipend for outside insurance
The Board agrees to pay 100% of the MEA Standard Plan ($500 Deductible) single premium for full-time employees. Upon proof of insurance, employees not taking MEABT insurance shall receive a yearly stipend of $2,000.00.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers formally evaluated at least once every two years
Each tenured employee shall be formally evaluated at least once every two years. However an employee whose performance is rated as either 'needs improvement' or 'unsatisfactory' must be evaluated at least once in the school year.
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Final League Year — The Final League Year is the 2030 League Year
Final League Year means the League Year which is scheduled prior to its commencement to be the final League Year of this Agreement. As of the date hereof, the Final League Year is the 2030 League Year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 Principal, Step 2 Superintendent, Step 3 RSU #89 Board, Step 4 Arbitration
Step 1: principal; Step 2: Superintendent; Step 3: RSU #89 School Board; Step 4: Arbitration. Any grievance which has been properly processed through the grievance procedure set forth above, and has not been settled at the conclusion thereof, may be appealed to arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 100% of MEA Standard Plan ($500 Deductible) single premium for full-time employees
The Board agrees to pay 100% of the MEA Standard Plan ($500 Deductible) single premium for full-time employees.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Yearly stipend of $2,000 for employees not taking MEA BT insurance with proof of other coverage
Upon proof of insurance, employees not taking MEABT insurance shall receive a yearly stipend of $2,000.00. Stipend will be paid semi-annually. (December / June)
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Basic working day is 7 and 3/4 clock hours (465 minutes)
The basic working day for employees shall consist of 7 and 3/4 clock hours.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $47,552
2023-2024 salary schedule Step 4, Category A (BA), Creditable: $47,552
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $500 bonus year one to employees whose pay is beyond the scale for his/her prospective salary step
*$500 bonus year one (1) and $500 bonus year two (2) to employees whose pay is beyond the scale for his/her prospective salary step.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — $500 bonus year two to employees whose pay is beyond the scale for his/her prospective salary step
*$500 bonus year one (1) and $500 bonus year two (2) to employees whose pay is beyond the scale for his/her prospective salary step.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three Earned Paid Leave days per contract year unrestricted use, plus 2 sick days from Article 11-1-a per year unrestricted
Employees are allowed three (3) Earned Paid Leave days per contract year, and (2) sick days from Article 11-1-a per year unrestricted.
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Prior Teaching Experience Credit — Up to 10 years may be approved
Up to 10 years of prior teaching experience may be approved for the placement of certified employees on the salary schedule.
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Released Time Bargaining — Released time for two HCTA bargaining team members during across-the-table bargaining
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Board and the Association, when negotiations are conducted during regular work hours in across-the-table bargaining, released time for two (2) HCTA bargaining team members shall be provided.
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Resignation Forfeiture — $1,000 forfeiture of accrued compensation for returning employee resigning after July 30
For any returning full-time employee who resigns after July 30, except as permitted in Section 3.5 of this Agreement, the District will assess a $1,000 forfeiture of accrued compensation that is due to that employee.
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Retirement Incentive Program Available — Available for 2020-2021 through 2023-2024 school years; requires 15+ years service
A Retirement Incentive Program (RIP) is available during the 2020-2021 through 2023-2024 school years for employees who have at least fifteen (15) years of service as a teacher in the District.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays up to 9.4% of TRS employee contribution for 2020-2021
For 2020-2021, the Board will pay the TRS employee contribution, up to a maximum of 9.4%. The employee will be responsible for paying any portion of the TRS employee contribution that exceeds 9.4%.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
In all cases an employee's retirement shall be subject to applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Pension Code and Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) rules and regulations.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — A non-probationary employee who is laid off shall have the right to be recalled in order of seniority to vacancies within the employee's impact area for a period of twelve (12) months from his/her date of layoff
A non-probationary employee who is laid off shall have the right to be recalled in order of seniority to vacancies within the employee's impact area for a period of twelve (12) months from his/her date of layoff.
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Rip Bonus Pct Dec Deadline — 5% increase for December 1 deadline
An employee which submits a request to retire that meets the requirements of this Section no later than December 1, 2020 and whose RIP retirement is approved shall receive a five percent (5%) increase over their total TRS creditable earnings.
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Rip Bonus Pct March Deadline — 5% increase for March 1 deadline
An employee who submits a request to retire that meets the requirements of this Section no later than March 1st and whose RIP retirement is approved shall receive a five percent (5%) increase over their total TRS creditable earnings.
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Rip Cap Years — Cumulative maximum of 4 years
An employee which submits a request to retire that meets the requirements of this Section no later than December 1, 2020 and whose RIP retirement is approved shall receive a five percent (5%) increase over their total TRS creditable earnings for the 2020-2021 school year, and each year of Board employment prior to their approved retirement date, up to a cumulative maximum of four (4) years.
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Rip Max Participants Per Year — Board may limit to 5 employees per year
The Board may, in its sole discretion and without establishing a practice or precedent, limit the number of employees participating in the RIP in any year to five (5), on the basis of seniority.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Seven job classifications with separate salary lanes: Admin Asst, Ed Tech I, Ed Tech II, Ed Tech III, Food Service, Custodian, Driver & Combo
Support Staff Salary Scale includes lanes for Admin Asst, Ed Tech I, Ed Tech II, Ed Tech III, Food Service, Custodian, Driver & Combo
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Seven salary steps: 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26+
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Support Staff Salary Scale showing columns for 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26+ years of experience
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 1.25 days per month (15 days per 12-month year) of sick leave accrued
Employees shall receive 1.25 days per month for each month worked. Sick Leave may only be used for personal illness, which prevents the employee from performing his/her assigned duties.
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Sick Leave Max Days — Full Year employees may accumulate sick leave up to a maximum of 120 days; School Year employees up to 100 days
Full Year employees may accumulate sick leave up to a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days. School Year employees may accumulate sick leave up to a maximum hundred (100) days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Step advancement occurs annually if employee works minimum of 140 days in a work year; specific percentage varies by job classification and step on salary scale
An employee shall be eligible for progression on the wage scale if he/she works a minimum of one hundred forty (140) days in a work year.