Other
Agreement Duration End — Agreement continues until August 15, 2018
This Agreement shall be effective August 15, 2016 and shall continue in effect until August 15, 2018.
Other
Agreement Duration Start — Agreement effective August 15, 2016
This Agreement shall be effective August 15, 2016 and shall continue in effect until August 15, 2018.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
If the grievance is not resolved at the Board Step or the Superintendent Step, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration utilizing the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Workday
Assignment Change Notice — Changes in employee assignments must be made no later than 60 days before commencement of next school term unless emergency situation exists; Association notified and employee may resign if change not acceptable
In the event changes in such assignments are proposed, the employee affected shall be notified promptly and consulted. In no event shall changes in the employee's assignments be made later than sixty (60) days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless an emergency situation exists.
Other
Assignment Notice Days — Written notice of assignments given no later than ninety (90) days preceding first day of school term
All employees shall be given written notice of their assignments for the forthcoming school year no later than ninety (90) days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Other
Assignment Notice Timeline — Written notice of assignment at least 90 days before start of new school term
All employees shall be given written notice of their assignments for the forthcoming year no later than ninety (90) days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Other
Assistant Coach Experience Credit — Assistant coaches advancing to head coach positions receive one half of years of assistant experience toward new position; coaches returning to previous positions retain all prior experience
Assistant coaches who become head coaches in the same sport will take one half of their years of experience with them to the new position. Any coach who returns to a previous coaching position within the district shall use their previous experience towards the new assignment.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Association shall have right to post notices on teacher bulletin boards, at least one in each school building
The Association shall have the right to post notices of its activities and matters of Association concern on teacher bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building.
Compensation
Association Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association dues from pay with executed authorization; deduction remains in effect year to year unless revoked between September 1 and September 15; unpaid portion deducted from final paycheck if teacher resigns before September 1
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has an employee executed authorization for continuing dues deduction. All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than fifteen (15) days after such deductions are made.
Other
Association Meetings — Association may request use of school buildings for meetings if approved by building principal in advance
The Association and its representatives may request to use school buildings for meetings if arranged with and approved by the building principal in advance. Activities shall not interfere with or be in conflict with other use or school activities.
Other
Association Official Business — Duly authorized Association representatives have right to transact official business on school property without interfering with normal school operation; no discussions of supervisor-teacher or Board-teacher relationships in presence of students
Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall have the right to transact official Association business on school property, provided that this shall not interfere with or be in conflict with normal school operation. And further provided, no Association's views on matters relating to supervisor-teacher or Board-teacher relationships will be discussed in the presence of students.
Leave
Association Professional Leave — Up to 5 days aggregate for Association representatives to attend conferences or Association affairs
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary providing the Association reimburse the District for the cost of the substitute. The aggregate number of days will not exceed five (5) days.
Other
Association School Building Use — Association may request to use school buildings for meetings if arranged and approved by building principal in advance; activities shall not interfere with school operations
The Association and its representatives may request to use school buildings for meetings if arranged with and approved by the building principal in advance. Activities shall not interfere with or be in conflict with other use or school activities.
Workday
Athletic Director Release Time — Athletic Director if teacher released from 3 periods per day first semester and 3 periods second semester
The Athletic Director, if also a teacher, shall be released from three (3) periods per day first semester and three (3) periods per day second semester.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic Director receives 20% of base salary as extra duty pay
Athletic Director 20%
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $55,558
26-27 Years of Experience, 20 years experience, BS+0 column shows $55,558 at top step
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Example salary calculation shows BS+24 with 7 years at $45,107 in 2025-2026
A teacher is hired at a BS+24 with seven years of experience in 2025-2026 at $45,107.
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Maroa-Forsyth Education Association recognized as sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed certificated personnel
The Board recognizes the Maroa-Forsyth Education Association, hereafter referred to as the "Association" as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed certificated personnel, hereafter referred to as the "Employees".
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.25% increase for 2026-2027
For the 2026-2027 school year, each returning teacher shall receive a salary increase of 5.25% of their 2025-2026 salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase for 2027-2028
For the 2027-2028 school year, each returning teacher shall receive a salary increase of 5% of their 2026-2027 salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% increase for 2028-2029
For the 2028-2029 school year, each returning teacher shall receive a salary increase of 5% of their 2027-2028 salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days annually for bereavement of immediate family members
All teachers shall be allowed annually up to three (3) days of absence without loss of pay due to the death of a member of the immediate family. Immediate family will include spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent and grandchild and immediate step family members.
Retirement
Board Paid Retirement Contribution — Board-Paid Retirement Contribution (details in Article XII, Section 12.3)
Article XII Section 12.3 addresses board-paid retirement contribution
Other
Board Requested Appearance — Employee entitled to Association representative; 5 business days advance written notice required
When an employee is required to appear before the Board, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present. Employee shall be advised in writing at least five business days in advance by registered mail concerning the reasons for the requirement.
Other
Board Requested Appearance Notice — Employee shall receive 5 business days advance written notice when required to appear before Board on employment matter
When an employee is required to appear before the Board, the employee shall be advised in writing at least five (5) business days in advance by registered mail concerning the reasons for the requirement.
Other
Board Requested Appearance Representation — Employee required to appear before Board on matter affecting position or salary is entitled to Association representative present
When an employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter which could adversely affect the employee's employment, the employee's position, or the employee's salary, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
Other
Classroom Discipline Responsibility — Employee has primary responsibility for classroom discipline; Board recognizes responsibility to support and assist employee in maintenance and control of discipline within school policy and School Code
The parties agree that the employee has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of discipline within the classroom. The Board, however, recognizes its responsibility to support and assist the employee in the maintenance and control and discipline in the classroom.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 8:00-3:15 p.m. standard school day; Maroa Attendance Centers 8:05 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.; Forsyth Attendance Centers 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
The length of the school day shall be from 8:00-3:15. Student Instruction/Supervisory time for the Maroa Attendance Centers will be from 8:05 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Student Instruction/Supervisory time for the Forsyth Attendance Centers will be from 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
Workday
Dismissal Time Friday Holidays — Teachers permitted to leave at end of pupil day after last bus departs on Fridays/holidays if no meetings scheduled
On Fridays and on days preceding holidays or vacations, teachers shall be permitted to leave at the end of the pupil day after the last bus has departed, provided there are no meetings scheduled.
Compensation
Due Process Hearing Compensation — Hourly rate identified in Article 12.8
Special Education teachers required to prepare and participate in due process hearings and mediations outside of the work day will be paid the hourly rate identified in Article 12.8.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association dues from employee pay upon executed authorization
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has an employee executed authorization for continuing dues deduction, the amount of which shall be annually certified by the Association.
Evaluation
Evaluation Article Iv — Employee evaluation procedures detailed in Article IV
Article IV contains evaluation minimums, instrument changes, in-class observation, conference, explanation, distribution, and compliance requirements
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured employees rated Excellent or Proficient receive summative evaluation every 3 years; Needs Improvement/Unsatisfactory receive every 2 years
Tenured employees who have been rated as Excellent or Proficient on their most recent evaluation shall receive a summative evaluation every three years. Tenured employees who have been rated as Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent evaluation will receive a summative evaluation every two years.
Workday
Evening Conference Dismissal — On days with evening parent conferences, teachers dismissed when minimum of 5 hours required student contact time achieved
On days in which evening parent teacher conferences are held, teachers will be dismissed when the minimum of five (5) hours of required student contact time has been achieved.
Compensation
Extra Duty Assistant To Head Coach Transition — Assistant coaches becoming head coaches in same sport take half prior years of experience to new position
Assistant coaches who become head coaches in the same sport will take one half of their years of experience with them to the new position.
Compensation
Extra Duty Athletic Director Pct — Athletic Director extra duty stipend percentage of base salary
Athletic Director 20%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 1 Pct — Group 1 sports (Football Head, Basketball Heads, Volleyball Head, Cheerleading) extra duty percentage
Group 1 - HS Football Head 15%, HS Boys Basketball Head 15%, HS Girls Basketball Head 15%, HS Girls Volleyball Head 15%, HS Cheerleading 15%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 2 Pct — Group 2 sports (Baseball, Softball, Dance, Strength, FFA) extra duty percentage
Group II - HS Baseball 12%, HS Softball 12%, HS Dance (Trojanettes) 12%, HS Strength and Conditioning 12%, FFA 12%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 3 Pct — Group 3 sports and activities extra duty percentage
Group III - HS Football Asst. 9%, HS Girls Volleyball Asst. 9%, HS Boys Basketball Asst. 9%, HS Girls Basketball Asst. 9%, HS Boys Track Head 9%, HS Girls Track Head 9%, HS Cross Country 9%, HS Yearbook 9%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 4 Pct — Group 4 activities extra duty percentage
Group IV - 2nd HS Football Asst. 6%, 3rd HS Football Asst. 6%, 4th HS Football Asst. 6%, various other activities at 6%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 5 Pct — Group 5 activities extra duty percentage
Group V - MS Student Council (2) 3%, GS Student Council 3%, HS Musical Instrumental or Asst. 3%, GS Music Performances 3%, various other activities at 3%
Compensation
Extra Duty Group 6 Pct — Group 6 activities extra duty percentage
Group VI - HS WYSE 1.5%, HS Math Team 1.5%, HS SADD 1.5%, various sponsors and team leaders at 1.5%
Other
Extra Duty Minimum Players — Must have 24 players in basketball and volleyball for district to employ additional assistant coach
There must be 24 players in basketball and volleyball, and 50 players in football in order for the district to employ the additional assistant coach.
Compensation
Extra Duty Minimum Salary — 2015-2016 extra-curricular salaries shall not be lower than 2014-2015 salaries; renegotiated stipends frozen at 2014-2015 levels
2015-2016 Extra-curricular salaries shall not be lower than 2014-2015 Salaries. All positions in which stipends have been renegotiated during the spring of 2015 bargaining session shall be frozen at 2014-2015 levels
Compensation
Extra Duty Multiple Positions — If class sponsor or PBIS position not filled, one person receives both stipends
Any class sponsor or PBIS position that is not filled will result in one person receiving both stipends.
Compensation
Extra Duty Positions Mou — Additional positions added to Schedule B through Memorandum of Understanding
Additional positions would be added to Schedule B through a Memorandum of Understanding. A meeting will be held annually to discuss and make recommendations to the Board any additional positions.
Compensation
Extra Duty Stipend — 1st Year extra duty pay per Schedule B
Extra Duty Pay (Schedule B) as per the following schedule: 1st Year $40,016
Other
Extracurricular Leave Days — up to five days
the district will pay a substitute for teachers attending extracurricular/co-curricular activities up to (5) five days.
Other
Faculty Appearance — business casual attire, avoid extremism or distraction
Teachers will dress in a manner that is conducive to their professional status. Attire for the workplace should be business casual and avoid extremism or distraction to the educational process.
Compensation
Faculty Meeting Stipend — Teachers paid $21.00 per hour for required faculty meetings after 4:00 PM, IEP meetings after 4:00 PM, and training workshops
Teachers will be paid at the rate of $21.00 per hour for attending required faculty meetings after 4 p.m., IEP meetings after 4:00 p.m., and training workshops.
Other
Fair Share Fee Obligation — Bargaining unit members must join Association or pay fair share fee equivalent to union dues within 30 days of employment
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee.
Other
Fair Share Fee Required — Each bargaining unit member must join Association or pay fair share fee within 30 days
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association.
Other
Ffa Schedule B Stipend 2022 2023 — FFA Schedule B stipend at 12% for 2022-2023 school year
The FFA Schedule B stipend will be at 12% for the 2022-2023 school year. The District will pursue the Three Circles Grant and the extended school year requirements.
Other
Financial Information Access — Board agrees to furnish Association with financial reports, audits, budgetary requirements, allocations, agendas, Board meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, census and membership data upon reasonable request
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association in response to reasonable requests from time to time all availabel information of a public nature concerning the financial reports and audits, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations, agendas, and minutes of all Board meetings, treasurer's reports, census and membership data.
Workday
Friday Dismissal General — On Fridays and days preceding holidays/vacations, teachers permitted to leave at end of pupil day after last bus departed, provided no meetings scheduled
On Fridays and on days preceding holidays or vacations, teachers shall be permitted to leave at the end of the pupil's day after the last bus has departed, provided there are no meetings scheduled.
Workday
Friday Dismissal Time — Maroa-Forsyth Grade School: report 8:10 on Fridays; all buildings may leave at end of pupil day after last bus departs
Teachers assigned to the Maroa-Forsyth Grade School will be allowed to report to work at 8:10 on Friday's and on days preceding holidays. On Fridays and on days preceding holidays or vacations, teachers shall be permitted to leave at the end of the pupil's day after the last bus has departed.
Other
Good Faith Negotiation — Good Faith defined as mutual responsibility to deal openly and fairly and sincerely endeavor to reach agreement without implying acquiescence to demands
"Good Faith" is defined as the mutual responsibility of the Board and the Association to deal with each other openly and fairly and to sincerely endeavor to reach agreement on items being negotiated.
Workday
Grade School Dismissal Time Friday — Grade School teachers may report at 8:10 on Fridays and days preceding holidays, with early dismissal permitted
Teachers assigned to the Maroa-Forsyth Grade School will be allowed to report to work at 8:10 on Fridays and on days preceding holidays or vacations due to the staggered start times, provided there are no meetings scheduled.
Workday
Grade School Friday Dismissal — Teachers at Maroa-Forsyth Grade School allowed to report to work at 8:10 on Fridays and days preceding holidays/vacations due to staggered start times, provided no meetings scheduled
Teachers assigned to the Maroa-Forsyth Grade School will be allowed to report to work at 8:10 on Friday's and on days preceding holidays or vacations due to the staggered start times, provided there are no meetings scheduled.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — within thirty (30) calendar days of the occurrence
A written grievance must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the occurrence of the event which gave rise to the grievance.