Other
4x4 Committee Minimum Frequency — At least one meeting shall be held annually
At least one meeting shall be held annually.
Other
4x4 Committee Purpose — Meet as needed to consider matters of common interest, address problems with district-wide implications, and maintain lines of communications among participants
A 4x4 Committee comprised of four (4) representatives of the LFEA and four (4) representatives of the administration shall meet as needed during the school year to consider matters of common interest, to address problems identified by the parties represented, which have district-wide implications, and to maintain lines of communications among the participants and their constituency groups.
Leave
Adoption Leave Paid — 30 days paid adoption leave
An employee may exercise available paid sick leave as a result of becoming an adoptive parent of child. Such paid leave shall be limited to thirty (30) days.
Leave
Adoption Leave Travel — 10 additional days for out-of-country adoption travel
The employee may exercise up to ten (10) additional, available days of paid sick leave if he/she must travel outside the United States in order to initiate the adoption proceedings.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; automatically extends until replaced by successor agreement
The Board and the Association agree that this Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2023 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2026. Furthermore, this Agreement shall automatically extend until replaced by successor Agreement.
Other
Agreement Term Duration — Effective day after contract execution until 11:59 p.m. on 30 June 2022; automatically renewed year to year
This Agreement shall be effective as of the day after the contract is executed by both parties and shall remain in full force and effect until 11:59 p.m. on the 30th day of June, 2022.
Evaluation
Annual Goal Setting — Minimum of two goals per year: one mutually agreed upon administrator goal aligned to district initiative, one teacher self-selected goal
Annual goal setting will include a minimum of two goals per year, one mutually agreed upon goal with the administrator aligned to a District initiative, and one teacher self-selected goal.
Other
Anonymous Complaints Policy — Substantiated anonymous complaints placed in personnel file; unsubstantiated anonymous complaints shall not be used for disciplinary action
Substantiated anonymous complaints shall be placed in the employee's personnel file upon substantiation and the employee shall be simultaneously provided with a copy. Unsubstantiated anonymous complaints shall not be used for disciplinary action.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Level 6 through Public Employment Relations Board under Delaware Code Section 4013
If the issue is not resolved, the grievant, through the Association, may within 10 days of the hearing, submit a demand for arbitration to the Public Employment Relations Board. Section 4013 [c] Title 14 of the Delaware Code shall control the arbitration proceeding.
Other
Arbitration Costs — Fees and expenses of arbitrator and cost of written transcript divided equally between Board and Union; each party responsible for own representatives and witnesses; party requesting postponement bears arbitrator fee for postponement
The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the cost of a written transcript shall be divided equally between the Board and the Union; provided, however, that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If one party requests and is granted a postponement of a scheduled hearing, that party shall bear any fee charged by the arbitrator for the postponement.
Other
Arbitration Decision Timeline — Arbitrator submits written decision within 30 calendar days following close of hearing or submission of briefs, whichever is later
The arbitrator shall submit his/her decision in writing within thirty (30) calendar days following the close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later.
Other
Arbitration Panel Rejection — Each party may reject one panel in its entirety within 7 calendar days of receipt; parties alternately strike names until one remains as arbitrator
Each party retains the right to reject one panel in its entirety within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt and request that a new panel be submitted. The parties shall alternatively strike names from the panel and the remaining person shall be the arbitrator.
Other
Arbitration Selection Timeline — Parties attempt to agree on arbitrator within 10 calendar days of notice of referral; if unable, request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
The parties shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notice of referral. In the event the parties are unable to agree upon the arbitrator within said ten (10) day period, the parties shall jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to submit a panel of seven (7) arbitrators
Other
Arbitration Timeline Referral — Union may refer grievance to arbitration within 30 calendar days of receipt of Step 2 written response
If the grievance is not settled in Step 2 and the Union wishes to appeal the grievance from Step 2 of the grievance procedure, the Union may refer the grievance to arbitration, as described below, within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the written response in Step 2.
Other
Arbitrator Scope Limitation — Arbitrator has no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from provisions; considers only whether there was violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of specific Agreement provisions; cannot award anything contrary to or inconsistent with applicable laws
The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the question of fact as to whether there has been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the specific provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be without power to make any decision or award which is contrary to or inconsistent with, in any way, applicable laws.
Other
Assault Assistance — In event of assault or battery upon employee by student/parent(s), Board shall render reasonable assistance in dealing with law enforcement authorities
In the event of an assault or battery upon an employee by a student and/or parent(s), the Board shall render reasonable assistance to the employee in dealing with law enforcement authorities who may investigate such incident.
Other
Assault Cyberbullying Coverage — Provision applicable to bullying, harassment or intimidation against employees by students or parents via websites, social media, e-mail, texting, and other internet uses
This provision shall be applicable to bullying, harassment or intimidation against employees by students or parents via websites, social media, e-mail, texting, and other uses of the internet, as defined by Board policies.
Other
Assault Employee Notification — Employee shall be notified of final action taken by Board or District concerning student or parent involved in assault; conference with principal before student readmission
The employee will be notified of the final action taken by the Board or District concerning the student or parent involved in such an incident. Any affected employee shall be entitled to a conference with the principal before the assaulting student is readmitted to the classroom.
Leave
Assault Leave Compensation — Work time lost due to assault or battery for meeting with police and court proceedings shall result in no loss of accumulated personal/sick leave. District considers reinstatement requests case by case.
Work time lost by an employee because of an assault or battery by a student or parent for time spent meeting with police and participating in court proceedings (unless the teacher is the suing party) shall result in no loss of accumulated personal/sick leave.
Other
Assault Or Battery On Employees — Assault or battery on employees by students and/or parent(s) shall be regarded as grave concern; Board shall render reasonable assistance in dealing with law enforcement
Assault or battery on employees by students and/or parent(s) shall be regarded by district authorities as a matter of grave concern. When an assault or battery occurs during the employee's performance of his/her school duties, such assault or battery shall be reported to the building principal and other proper authorities immediately.
Other
Assault Student Discipline — Any student and/or parent committing assault or battery upon employee subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Board policy
Any student and/or parent committing an assault or battery upon an employee shall be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Board policy.
Leave
Assault Work Time Loss — Work time lost due to assault or battery for meeting with police and court proceedings results in no loss of accumulated sick/personal leave; District considers requests for reinstatement within three days following assault
Work time lost by an employee because of an assault or battery by a student or parent for time spent meeting with police and participating in court proceedings (unless the teacher is the suing party) shall result in no loss of accumulated personal/sick leave. The District will consider requests for reinstatement of an employee's lost sick/personal leave in the three days immediately following the assault or battery.
Other
Assignment Notice — Employees notified of assignment no later than July 1st
Employees shall be notified of their assignment for the forthcoming school term no later than July 1st. These job assignments will include specific subject area assignments, if known. No change in the employee's assignment will be made later than July 1st unless there are unexpected changes after July 1st.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Employees notified of assignments by July 1st
Employees shall be notified of their assignment for the forthcoming school term no later than July 1st.
Leave
Association Activity Leave — Eight additional days available for Association-related activities; cost of substitutes borne by Association
An additional eight (8) days shall be available to the Association for employees to participate in Association related activities with the understanding that the cost of substitutes employed for such absence shall be borne by the Association.
Other
Association Additional Leave For Activities — Eight additional days available for Association-related activities; cost of substitutes borne by Association
An additional eight (8) days shall be available to the Association for employees to participate in Association related activities with the understanding that the cost of substitutes employed for such absence shall be borne by the Association.
Other
Association Communications — Association has reasonable use of inter/intra-school mail, mailboxes, voice mail, and e-mail systems
The Association shall be permitted reasonable use of the inter/intra-school mail system and access to teachers' mailboxes for delivery of Association materials related to the Association's responsibilities as exclusive bargaining representative. In addition, the Association shall have access to the voice mail and e-mail system for the delivery of messages to the LFEA Executive Board members and for individual messages from one employee to another employee.
Leave
Association Leave — Association allowed six days non-accumulative leave in any school year
The Association shall be allowed up to a total of six (6) days of non-accumulative leave in any school year.
Other
Association Leave Nonaccumulative — Association allowed up to six days of non-accumulative leave per school year
The Association shall be allowed up to a total of six (6) days of non-accumulative leave in any school year.
Other
Association Monthly Meetings — Association allowed to conduct monthly business meeting at end of work day
The Association shall be allowed to conduct a monthly business meeting at the end of the work day.
Other
Association President Office — LFEA President has private office space with phone and internet capabilities
The LFEA President shall have a space to use during the release time. The space will be private and/or in the President's building, if available. The space shall have a phone and internet capabilities.
Other
Association President Release — Association president released ninety minutes per week from teaching duties
The president of the Association shall be released from teaching duties, or his/her normal schedule, for a period of ninety minutes per week each week during the school term on a schedule to be determined by the president and the principal of his/her building.
Other
Association President Release Time — Association president released up to 90 minutes per week from teaching duties
The president of the Association shall be released from teaching duties for a period of up to ninety minutes per week each week during the school term on a schedule to be determined by the president and the principal of his/her building.
Other
Association Release Time Days — Association President and/or designee(s) shall have a combined total of ten (10) out of district days per year, with additional days if approved upon request, release time to conduct Association business.
The Association President and/or designee(s) shall have a combined total of ten (10) out of district days per year, (with additional days if approved upon request), "release time" to conduct Association business, as determined by the Association.
Other
Auto Renewal — Agreement automatically renews annually unless 60 days written notice given
It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date that it desires to modify this Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $20.06
New Hire Starting Wage Category C High: $20.06 for 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2027
Compensation
Ba Max Step — BA lane capped at 15th step
No teacher shall advance beyond the fifteenth (15th) step of the BA lane of the salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Aquatics Director (HS): $6,876.00 yearly; Band Director (HS): $5,292.00 yearly
Aquatics Director (HS) 573 monthly stipend, 12 months, $6,876.00 total yearly. Band Director (HS) 441 monthly stipend, 12 months, $5,292.00 total yearly.
Other
Bargaining Unit Scope — certificated teachers, nurses, social workers, therapists, psychologists, media center assistants, and teacher assistants; excludes non-certificated personnel, office administrators, principals, coordinators, substitute teachers, and managerial/supervisory staff
Board recognizes the Association as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and part-time certificated personnel, including all certificated teachers, nurses, social workers, therapists, psychologists, media center assistants, and teacher assistants
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees (25+ hours/week) with pre-approved courses up to annual maximum and program limits
Upon proof of successful course/program completion, eligible employees may be reimbursed the cost of tuition for pre-approved courses/program at the lesser of actual tuition paid or the Wilmington University rate per credit hour.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — All employees receive a 3% increase
All employees receive a 3% increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — All employees receive an increase equal to CPI-U (ending Dec 31, 2023) with minimum 2.5% and maximum 5%
All employees receive an increase equal to CPI-U (ending Dec 31, 2023 with a minimum increase of 2.5% and a maximum increase of 5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Vacation requests must be submitted 4 days in advance except in emergencies; vacation during peak periods prioritized by seniority
All vacation requests should be submitted at least four (4) days in advance, except in case of emergency, and approved by the immediate administrative supervisor(s). Vacation time may not be denied either capriciously or arbitrarily.
Other
Board Agenda Access — Association placed on Board meeting agenda at request; receives meeting notices and public materials
At the request of the Association, the Association shall be placed on the agenda of a regular Board meeting in accordance with the Board's policies and procedures in effect at the time this Agreement is ratified.
Other
Board Meeting Notification — Board notifies Association of all regular and special meetings simultaneously with Board members
The Board shall notify the Association in writing of all regular meetings and special meetings of the Board at the same time that the Board members are notified. The Board shall advise the Association of any cancellations or postponements of those meetings at the same time that the Board members are notified.
Retirement
Board Trs Health Insurance Payment — Board pays up to $2,500 per year toward TRS retiree health insurance
The Board shall pay, on the eligible, retired teacher's behalf, up to $2,500 per year toward the cost of single group hospital and medical insurance coverage under TRS for up to ten (10) years or until eligible for Medicare.
Workday
Break Periods Four Hours — First break during first 4 hours of work
Assistants who are scheduled to work a minimum of four (4) hours per day shall be provided one fifteen (15) minute, duty-free break during the first four (4) hours of work
Workday
Break Periods Six Hours — Second break if working 6 or more hours
and a second fifteen (15) minute break if he/she is scheduled to work six (6) or more hours per day.
Other
Bulletin Board Space — One bulletin board per school for Association official notices and materials
The Association shall be provided reasonable bulletin board space on one bulletin board per school for the posting of official Association notices and materials. The privileges granted by this section shall not apply to notices or materials of a partisan-political nature.
Other
Bus And Lunch Supervisory Duty Voluntary — Assignment of teachers to bus and lunch room supervisory duties shall be voluntary. If insufficient volunteers, teachers may be assigned with process created collaboratively.
The assignment of teachers to bus and lunch room supervisory duties shall be voluntary. If there are an insufficient number of volunteers, teachers may be assigned to bus and lunch room supervision.
Workday
Bus Lunch Supervisory Duty — Bus and/or lunch room supervisory duties outside regular hours paid at $12.00 per hour stipend
The assignment of an employee to bus and/or lunch room supervisory duties outside of an employee's regular hours of work shall be voluntary as long as there are sufficient volunteers. Time spent on such duties outside of an employee's regular hours of work shall be paid at a stipend of $12.00 per hour.
Other
Bus Lunch Supervisory Voluntary — Assignment of employee to bus and/or lunch room supervisory duties outside of regular hours shall be voluntary; time spent on such duties outside regular hours paid at stipend of $12.00 per hour
The assignment of an employee to bus and/or lunch room supervisory duties outside of an employee's regular hours of work shall be voluntary as long as there are sufficient volunteers in an individual school for such bus and/or supervisory duties. Time spent on such duties outside of an employee's regular hours of work shall be paid at a stipend of $12.00 per hour.
Compensation
Callback Minimum Pay — Minimum 3 hours paid for call back outside normal hours
An employee who is called back or called in to work outside the employee's normal hours of work will be paid 1-1/2 times the employee's regular straight-time hourly rate of pay for a minimum of three (3) hours or for all hours worked outside the employee's normal hours of work, whichever is greater.
Compensation
Callback Pay Minimum — Minimum 3 hours pay or all hours worked outside normal shift, whichever greater
will be paid 1-1/2 times the employee's regular straight-time hourly rate of pay for a minimum of three (3) hours or for all hours worked outside the employee's normal hours of work, whichever is greater.
Compensation
Callback Pay Rate — 1-1/2 times regular straight-time hourly rate for call back
An employee who is called back or called in to work outside the employee's normal hours of work will be paid 1-1/2 times the employee's regular straight-time hourly rate of pay for a minimum of three (3) hours.
Compensation
Callback Pay Sunday Holiday — Double time for Sundays and holidays
For the purpose of this section, Sundays and holidays will be double time.
Compensation
Callback Rate — 1.5 times regular straight-time hourly rate for callback hours
will be paid 1-1/2 times the employee's regular straight-time hourly rate of pay for a minimum of three (3) hours
Other
Class Size Dispute Resolution — Teacher may request formal meeting with principal if class size impacts instructional process. Principal shall notify building representatives and LFEA president.
Additionally, if a teacher questions the impact of class size on the instructional process in a specific instance, the teacher is first encouraged to attempt to resolve this problem via free and informal communications with the principal. If, however, the informal process does not resolve the problem, the teacher may request a formal meeting with the principal.
Other
Class Size Review — District class sizes reviewed in September meeting of superintendent and LFEA leadership
The Board recognizes the effect class size has upon the instructional process and will endeavor to maintain class size at an appropriate level. District class sizes will be reviewed in a September meeting of the superintendent and LFEA leadership.
Other
Committee Meetings Voluntary — Employee participation on building and district-wide committees meeting outside normal work day shall be voluntary. Expectations and outcomes established before activities commence.
Employee participation on building and district-wide committees which meet outside the normal work day shall be voluntary. When committee membership is established and before committee activities commence, expectations and intended outcomes will be established.