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Kansas CUSD 3

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Current Contract
Period
Jul 2025 – Jun 2028
Expires in 697 days
Term
3.0 yr
Union
Kansas Education Association, IEA/NEA
Affiliation
IEA/NEA
Unit
Teachers
Settlement History (7)
1.00%
Latest year-1 base increase (2024-25)
YearsUnitYear 1Year 2Year 3TermStatusSrc
2024-25–2025-26 Teachers 1.00% 1.00% — — AI
2023-24–2024-25 Teachers 9.89% 9.89% — — AI
2022-23–2023-24 Teachers 8.00% 8.00% — — AI
2021-22–2022-23 Teachers 9.00% 7.30% — — AI
2020-21–2021-22 Teachers 1.00% 2.00% — — AI
2019-20–2020-21 Teachers 1.00% 1.00% — — AI
2018-19–2019-20 Teachers 1.00% -0.26% — — AI
Salary Schedule — Teacher Salary Schedule (2025-2026)

Range $44,579 – $77,161

StepBB8B16B24B32/MM8M16M24M32
0$44,579$45,403$46,243$47,099$47,970$48,858$49,761$50,682$51,620
1$45,247$46,084$46,937$47,805$48,690$49,590$50,508$51,442$52,394
2$45,926$46,776$47,641$48,522$49,420$50,334$51,265$52,214$53,180
3$46,615$47,477$48,356$49,250$50,161$51,089$52,034$52,997$53,978
4$47,314$48,189$49,081$49,989$50,914$51,856$52,815$53,792$54,787
5$48,024$48,912$49,817$50,739$51,677$52,633$53,607$54,598$55,609
6$48,744$49,646$50,564$51,500$52,453$53,423$54,411$55,418$56,443
7$49,475$50,391$51,322$52,272$53,239$54,324$55,277$56,249$57,290
8$50,257$51,147$52,092$53,056$54,038$55,038$56,056$57,093$58,149
9$50,971$51,914$52,874$53,852$54,849$55,863$56,897$57,949$59,021
10$51,735$52,692$53,667$54,660$55,671$56,701$57,750$58,819$59,907
11$52,511$53,483$54,472$55,480$56,506$57,552$58,616$59,701$60,805
12$53,299$54,285$55,289$56,312$57,354$58,415$59,496$60,596$61,717
13$54,098$55,099$56,119$57,157$58,214$59,291$60,388$61,505$62,643
14$54,910$55,926$56,960$58,014$59,087$60,181$61,294$62,428$63,583
15$55,734$56,765$57,815$58,884$59,974$61,083$62,213$63,364$64,537
16$56,570$57,616$58,682$59,768$60,873$62,000$63,147$64,315$65,505
17$57,418$58,480$59,562$60,664$61,786$62,930$64,094$65,279$66,487
18$58,279$59,358$60,456$61,574$62,713$63,873$65,055$66,259$67,484
19$59,154$60,248$61,363$62,498$63,654$64,832$66,031$67,253$68,497
20$60,041$61,152$62,283$63,435$64,609$65,804$67,021$68,261$69,524
21$60,942$62,069$63,217$64,387$65,578$66,791$68,029$69,285$70,567
22$61,856$63,000$64,165$65,353$66,562$67,793$69,047$70,325$71,626
23$62,784$63,945$65,128$66,333$67,560$68,804$70,083$71,379$72,700
24$63,725$64,904$66,105$67,328$68,573$69,842$71,134$72,450$73,790
25$64,681$65,878$67,096$68,338$69,602$70,890$72,201$73,537$74,897
26$65,651$66,866$68,103$69,363$70,646$71,953$73,284$74,640$76,021
27$66,636$67,869$69,124$70,403$71,706$73,032$74,017$75,759$77,161
Salary Schedule — Teacher Salary Schedule (Base Only) (2025-2026)

Range $40,567 – $70,217

StepBB8B16B24B32/MM8M16M24M32
0$40,567$41,317$42,081$42,860$43,653$44,460$45,283$46,121$46,974
1$41,175$41,937$42,713$43,503$44,308$45,127$45,962$46,812$47,678
2$41,793$42,566$43,353$44,155$44,972$45,804$46,652$47,515$48,394
3$42,420$43,204$44,004$44,818$45,647$46,491$47,351$48,227$49,120
4$43,056$43,852$44,664$45,490$46,331$47,189$48,062$48,951$49,856
5$43,701$44,510$45,334$46,172$47,026$47,896$48,783$49,685$50,604
6$44,357$45,178$46,014$46,865$47,732$48,615$49,514$50,430$51,363
7$45,023$45,855$46,703$47,568$48,448$49,344$50,257$51,187$52,134
8$45,698$46,543$47,404$48,281$49,175$50,084$51,011$51,955$52,916
9$46,383$47,241$48,115$49,006$49,912$50,836$51,776$52,734$53,709
10$47,079$47,950$48,837$49,741$50,661$51,599$52,553$53,525$54,515
11$47,785$48,669$49,570$50,487$51,421$52,372$53,431$54,428$55,333
12$48,502$49,399$50,313$51,244$52,192$53,158$54,141$55,143$56,163
13$49,230$50,140$51,068$52,013$52,975$53,955$54,953$55,970$57,005
14$49,968$50,892$51,834$52,793$53,770$54,764$55,777$56,809$57,860
15$50,718$51,656$52,612$53,585$54,576$55,586$56,614$57,661$58,728
16$51,478$52,431$53,401$54,389$55,395$56,420$57,463$58,526$59,609
17$52,251$53,217$54,202$55,204$56,226$57,266$58,325$59,404$60,503
18$53,034$54,015$55,015$56,032$57,069$58,125$59,200$60,295$61,411
19$53,830$54,826$55,840$56,873$57,925$58,997$60,088$61,200$62,332
20$54,637$55,648$56,678$57,726$58,794$59,882$60,989$62,118$63,267
21$55,457$56,483$57,528$58,592$59,676$60,780$61,904$63,050$64,216
22$56,289$57,330$58,391$59,471$60,571$61,692$62,833$63,995$65,179
23$57,133$58,190$59,267$60,363$61,480$62,617$63,775$64,955$66,167
24$57,990$59,063$60,156$61,268$62,402$63,556$64,732$65,930$67,149
25$58,860$59,949$61,058$62,187$63,338$64,510$65,703$66,919$68,157
26$59,743$60,848$61,974$63,120$64,288$65,477$66,689$67,922$69,179
27$60,639$61,761$62,903$64,067$65,252$66,459$67,355$68,941$70,217
Key Clauses & Provisions (60)
Other
Agreement Effective Date — Effective 12:01am first Teacher attendance day of 2025-2026 school year through midnight the day before first Teacher attendance day of 2025-2026 school year
The language of this Agreement shall be effective at 12:01am the first Teacher attendance day of the 2025-2026 school year and expire at midnight the day before the first Teacher attendance day of the 2025-2026 school year.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under FMCS
If a satisfactory settlement is not reached in Section D, the matter will be submitted to final and binding Arbitration under the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Other
Association Communications — Association has right to bulletin board, mailboxes, and interschool mail
A bulletin board shall be provided in each teachers' workroom for posting of Association notices. The Association shall have the right to use faculty mailboxes and (if and to the extent it exists) interschool mail for internal communications.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may request use of school buildings for meetings without unreasonable withholding
The Association shall have the right to request of the Superintendent the use of school buildings for Association meetings, which use shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such use shall not conflict with previously scheduled activities.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary at step 27
B column step 27: $70,634.25
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Bachelor's degree step 0 starting salary 2025-2026 with TRS
2025-2026 Base with TRS salary schedule shows B column step 0: $44,578.61
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Base salary increase of 8% from 2022-2023 schedule including TRS
The 'Base' salary will be an 8% increase from the 'Base' salary in the 2022-2023 schedule, including TRS.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 1% base increase for 2026-2027
Base increase of 1% Step increase of 2%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 1% base increase for 2027-2028
Base increase of 1% Step increase of 2%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Teachers granted two bereavement days for immediate family annually
Teachers are granted two (2) bereavement days for immediate family annually. Such days shall not accumulate.
Other
Board Information Access — Association President receives Board meeting agendas and Board provides official and unofficial minutes, monthly bills, budget, audit, and financial statement
The Association President shall be given a copy of the agenda for all Board meetings at the same time copies are mailed to Board members. The Board shall provide the Association at no cost one copy of the unofficial Board minutes, official Board minutes, monthly bills, the budget, the audit, and the annual financial statement.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Work shall begin at 8:00 a.m. and end 10 minutes after the close of student attendance day
Work shall begin at 8:00 a.m. and end 10 minutes after the close of student attendance day with the following exceptions: Parent-employee or student-employee scheduled conferences or meetings.
Retirement
Early Retirement Bonus Lump Sum Full Time — Each retiring full-time teacher employed continuously since on or before July 1, 2010 shall receive a lump sum payment of $15,000.
Each retiring full-time teacher who has been employed in the District continuously since on or before July 1, 2010 shall receive a lump sum payment of $15,000, payable at least thirty (30) days after receipt of final paycheck.
Retirement
Early Retirement Bonus Lump Sum Part Time — Each retiring part-time teacher employed continuously since on or before July 1, 2010 shall receive a lump sum payment of $7,500.
Each retiring part-time teacher who has been employed in the District continuously since on or before July 1, 2010 shall receive a lump sum payment of $7,500, payable at least thirty (30) days after receipt of final paycheck.
Retirement
Early Retirement Four Year Plan — Four Year Plan: Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings increased by six percent (6%) for final four years of employment.
If an eligible Teacher gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to May 1 four (4) years prior to the year of retirement, the Teacher will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final four (4) years of employment the Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%).
Retirement
Early Retirement One Year Plan — One Year Plan: Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings increased by six percent (6%) in final year of employment.
If an eligible Teacher gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to May 1 stating that he/she shall retire at the end of the next school year, the Teacher will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final year of employment the Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%).
Retirement
Early Retirement Three Year Plan — Three Year Plan: Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings increased by six percent (6%) for final three years of employment.
If an eligible Teacher gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to May 1 three (3) years prior to the year of retirement, the Teacher will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final three (3) years of employment the Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%).
Retirement
Early Retirement Two Year Plan — Two Year Plan: Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings increased by six percent (6%) for final two years of employment.
If an eligible Teacher gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to May 1 two (2) years prior to the year of retirement, the Teacher will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final two (2) years of employment the Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%).
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher Evaluations shall be pursuant to existing Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) documentation
Teacher Evaluations shall be pursuant to existing Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) documentation.
Other
Extra Duty 7th Grade Sponsor — Non-paid
7th Grade Sponsor: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty 8th Grade Sponsor — Non-paid
8th Grade Sponsor: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Art — 2023-2024 stipend
Art: $318 (2023-2024); $338 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Athletic Director — 2023-2024 stipend
Athletic Director: $8,500 (2023-2024); $8,800 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Athletic Liaison — 2023-2024 stipend
Athletic Liaison: $1,378 (2023-2024); $1,461 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Baseball Assistant Coach Hs — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Baseball Assistant Coach: $2,900 (2023-2024); $3,074 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Baseball Assistant Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Baseball Assistant Coach: $1,012 (2023-2024); $1,073 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Baseball Head Coach Hs — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Baseball Head Coach: $4,825 (2023-2024); $5,115 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Baseball Head Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Baseball Head Coach: $3,086 (2023-2024); $3,272 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Bass Fishing Head Coach — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Bass Fishing Head Coach: $4,825 (2023-2024); $5,115 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Boys' Basketball Assistant Coach: $1,012 (2023-2024); $1,073 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Boys Basketball Head Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Boys' Basketball Head Coach: $3,086 (2023-2024); $3,272 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Cheerleading Head Coach — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Cheerleading Head Coach: $2,105 (2023-2024); $2,232 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Concessions — 2023-2024 stipend (2 positions)
Concessions (2): $500 (2023-2024); $530 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Cross Country Assistant Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Cross Country Assistant Coach: $1,012 (2023-2024); $1,073 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Cross Country Head Coach Jh — 2023-2024 stipend
JH Cross Country Head Coach: $3,086 (2023-2024); $3,272 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Freshman Class Sponsor — Non-paid (2 positions)
Freshman Class (2) Sponsor: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Game Bookkeeper — 2023-2024 stipend
Game Bookkeeper: $25 (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Game Clock — 2023-2024 stipend
Game Clock: $25 (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Ictm — Non-paid
ICTM: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Junior Class Sponsor — 2023-2024 stipend (2 positions)
Junior Class (2) Sponsor: $318 (2023-2024); $338 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Music — 2023-2024 stipend
Music: $795 (2023-2024); $843 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Nhs — 2023-2024 stipend
NHS: $318 (2023-2024); $338 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Scholastic Bowl — 2023-2024 stipend
Scholastic Bowl: $1,060 (2023-2024); $1,124 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Senior Class Sponsor — 2023-2024 stipend (2 positions)
Senior Class (2) Sponsor: $318 (2023-2024); $338 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Sophomore Class Sponsor — Non-paid (2 positions)
Sophomore Class (2) Sponsor: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Student Council — 2023-2024 stipend
Student Council: $530 (2023-2024); $562 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Ticket Seller — 2023-2024 stipend
Ticket Seller: $25 (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Volleyball Assistant Coach Hs — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Volleyball Assistant Coach: $2,900 (2023-2024); $3,074 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Volleyball Head Coach Hs — 2023-2024 stipend
HS Volleyball Head Coach: $4,825 (2023-2024); $5,115 (2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Wyse — Non-paid
WYSE: Non-paid (2023-2024, 2024-2025)
Other
Extra Duty Yearbook — 2023-2024 stipend
Yearbook: $1,378 (2023-2024); $1,461 (2024-2025)
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal, Formal, Arbitration
Any member of the bargaining unit with a complaint may request a meeting with his/her building supervisor to attempt to resolve the same through discussion...If the problem cannot be resolved informally, the grievant shall, within thirty (30) school days following the violation, present the grievance in writing to the District Superintendent...If a satisfactory settlement is not reached in Section D, the matter will be submitted to final and binding Arbitration under the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Insurance
Health Insurance Board Contribution — The Board will pay $500 per month toward the group insurance cost of each teacher who elects to participate in the group plan.
The Board will pay $500 per month toward the group insurance cost of each teacher who elects to participate in the group plan. Retired teachers shall have the option to participate in the group plan at their own expense.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $500 toward group health insurance for current full-time teachers with 0-10 years employment
Payment for current full-time teachers is as follows: 0 – 10 years of employment - $500; 11+ years of employment - $750
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers in grades K-12 shall have one (1) planning period equal to one class period daily
Prior to the commencement of the fall term, the administration shall prepare a tentative schedule which shall provide, as a general rule, that teachers in grades K-12 shall have one (1) planning period equal to one class period daily.
Compensation
Longevity Bonus 15 24 — Teachers with 15 to 24 years of continuous service in the District will receive $800.00 per year.
Teachers with 15 to 24 years of continuous service in the District will receive $800.00 per year. TRS contributions for the Longevity Bonus will be paid by the District.
Compensation
Longevity Bonus 25 Plus — Teachers with 25 or more years of continuous service in the District will receive $1,600.00 per year.
Teachers with 25 or more years of continuous service in the District will receive $1,600.00 per year. TRS contributions for the Longevity Bonus will be paid by the District.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA maximum salary at step 27
M8 column step 27: $77,414.17
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Master's degree step 0 starting salary 2025-2026 with TRS
2025-2026 Base with TRS salary schedule shows M8 column step 0: $48,857.55
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Full-time teachers retiring with continuous employment since 7/1/2010 receive $15,000 lump sum
Each retiring full-time teacher who has been employed in the District continuously since on or before July 1, 2010 shall receive a lump sum payment of $15,000, payable at least thirty (30) days after the teacher's receipt of his or her final paycheck for creditable earnings in the District.
Comparable Districts in Edgar County
DistrictCountyLatest base %Term
Edgar County CUD 6 Edgar 3.75% —
Paris CUSD 4 Edgar 3.00% —
Paris-Union SD 95 Edgar 9.98% —
Shiloh CUSD 1 Edgar 5.50% —
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