Grievance
Arbitration Binding — American Arbitration Association administers proceedings according to Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules
If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the demand shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings according to the Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $18.00 per hour for ESP 1 Year 1
2024-25 Non-Certified schedule: ESP 1 (Cooks and Custodians) Year 1 = $18.00 per hour
Other
Bargaining Unit Includes Teachers And Esp — Certified Employees holding a certificated teachers' license and Education Support Personnel (ESP or non-professional employees including Aides, Custodians and Maintenance, Food Services, Health and Social Services, Secretaries)
The term 'Certified Employee' or 'Teacher' shall refer to all Employees holding a certificated teachers' license, represented by the Association, and paid on the salary schedule. The term 'ESP or Education Support Personnel' shall refer to all Bargaining Unit Members exclusive of teachers.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Maximum 6% salary increase or lesser amount to avoid TRS penalty
In the event a teacher's TRS creditable earnings would increase by more than 6% or any such lesser amount that would trigger a Board paid penalty or cost to TRS in any given year of this contract, that teacher shall only receive the maximum increase allowed under this provision.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase for 2025-26
Pre-retirement period salary shall be maximum allowable under state mandated caps of 6% for each year of pre-retirement period.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase for 2026-27
Pre-retirement period salary shall be maximum allowable under state mandated caps of 6% for each year of pre-retirement period.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to four days for funeral leave for immediate family
Up to four days will be allowed for funeral leave for immediate family. Immediate family is defined as parents, spouse, children, brothers, sisters, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandparents and grandchildren.
Insurance
Cafeteria Plan 125 — Board provides qualified Cafeteria Plan (IRS Section 125), effective January 1, 1990, with startup charges borne by Board and monthly charges by employee
The Board shall provide a qualified Cafeteria Plan (IRS Section 125), effective date to be January 1, 1990. Any start up charges to be borne by the Board, any monthly charges to be borne by the Employee.
Compensation
Compensatory Credit Or Pay — Compensatory Credit or Pay provision in Article 12.2
Article 12.2 addresses Compensatory Credit or Pay as part of Employee Compensation benefits.
Compensation
Compensatory Credit Per Substitution — One compensatory credit per class period when employee requested to substitute
One compensatory credit per class period. Each compensatory credit entitles the Employee to one class period off without loss of pay. These credits will accumulate to a maximum amount equal to a whole school day for that attendance center.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The Association shall be granted up to 24 days per year without loss of pay or benefits to be used for the conduct of Association business
The Association shall be granted up to 24 days per year without loss of pay or benefits to be used for the conduct of Association business. Written notification of the use of such leave shall be given by the Association's President to the District's Superintendent at least five (5) days in advance.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement covers 2024-2027 school years
This Agreement/Contract covers the 2024-2027 school years. Effective Date and Bargaining provisions in Article 13.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board provides full employee dental insurance; employee may purchase family coverage at employee cost
The Board shall provide full Employee dental insurance. Such insurance shall include benefits no less than those which are stated in the dental insurance certificate which is attached to, and a part of, this Agreement. The Board shall provide the option for the Employee to purchase family dental insurance. Cost shall be borne by the Employee.
Insurance
Dental Insurance — Dental Insurance provision in Article 12.6
Article 12.6 addresses Dental Insurance coverage for employees.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 10% for single coverage; 12% for family coverage
Employees contribute 10% of annual premium for single coverage; 12% of annual premium for family coverage
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Completion Deadline — Evaluations completed by April 1 each year; probationary ESPs evaluated before December 15
Evaluations will be completed by April 1 of each year. Probationary ESPs will be evaluated before December 15 as well.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Conference Timeline — Evaluation conference held within 2 weeks after evaluation
An evaluation conference should be held between the Employee and the evaluator within two (2) weeks after the evaluation.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Frequency — ESPs evaluated annually; probationary ESPs evaluated twice annually
All ESPs will be evaluated annually. Probationary ESPs will be evaluated twice.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Notification — Employees given 3 day notice prior to evaluation
Employees shall be given 3 – day notification prior to actual evaluation.
Compensation
Esp Overtime Pay — ESPs requested to work outside regular hours compensated per federal overtime requirements or equivalent compensatory time
ESPs requested by Administration to work outside their regular work hours shall be compensated per federal requirements regarding overtime pay or equivalent compensatory time. ESPs working on a holiday shall be paid time and a half.
Evaluation
Esp Unsatisfactory Follow Up — ESP with unsatisfactory rating receives at least 2 evaluations with written commentary the following year
An ESP with an unsatisfactory rating will receive at least 2 evaluations with written commentary the following year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation of Employees procedures defined in Article 9
Article 9 includes Purposes of Evaluation, Evaluation Procedures-Certified Employees, Evaluators, Remediation and Professional Development, PERA Joint Committee, Evaluation, Support Staff Evaluation, Support Staff Probationary Period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Response Deadline — Employee may submit written response to evaluation within 10 school days following post-evaluation conference
Employees wanting to give a written response to their must do so within ten(10) school days following the post-evaluation conference.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Minutes — Formal classroom observation minimum of 30 minutes total, e.g., 2-3 observations of 20 minutes each
The formal classroom observation shall consist of a minimum of at least thirty (30) minutes of observation, total (for instance, two(2) or three (3) observations of twenty(20) minutes each would satisfy this requirement). The evaluator may visit the classrooms as frequently as needed.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance process: informal resolution, supervisor meeting, superintendent appeal, full board hearing, arbitration
Step 1: informal resolution. Step 2: supervisor meeting within 5 days. Step 3: superintendent appeal within 10 days. Step 4: full board hearing within 10 days. Step 5: arbitration within 30 days of Step 4 answer.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 60% of family health insurance premium
The Board agrees to pay 75% toward the cost of the individual (Employee's) premium or 60% toward the cost of the family premium with an agreed upon carrier.
Insurance
Health Insurance Benefits — Health Insurance Benefits defined in Article 12.3
Article 12.3 specifies Health Insurance Benefits as part of employee compensation package.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board covers majority of single health insurance premium
Board shall maintain health insurance. Employees contribute 10% of the annual premium for single coverage for District's major medical health insurance program.
Compensation
Holiday Pay Multiplier — Time and a half for work on holiday
ESPs working on a holiday shall be paid time and a half.
Compensation
Job Transfer No Pay Reduction — ESP transferring to another job category with same or more hours receives current pay plus scheduled raise or new category starting pay, whichever is greater
Any ESP who transfers from one job category to another will not take a reduction in yearly pay as long as the new job category requires the same or more working hours per week in which case the Employee's starting pay will be the Employee's current pay plus any scheduled raise or the starting pay of the new category (whichever is greater).
Insurance
Life Insurance — Board provides $50,000 life insurance for each employee
The Board shall provide life insurance in the amount of $50,000.00 for each Employee.
Insurance
Life Insurance Additional Optional — Employee may purchase additional $15,000 life insurance at employee cost, paid monthly
The Board shall provide the option for each Employee to purchase an additional $15,000.00 of life insurance. All costs of the additional life insurance shall be borne by the Employee payable monthly.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $87,000
Step 29 MS+30 salary: $87,000 in 2024-25 certified salary schedule
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $50,000
Step 1 MS salary: $50,000 in 2024-25 certified salary schedule
Insurance
Married Couple Health Option A — Married couple both employed by district may collectively receive 60% toward family premium
Together, the two spouses may collectively receive a combined total of 60% toward the cost of the family premium paid by the Board; or the spouses may each receive 75% of the cost of an individual health insurance premium.
Evaluation
Non Tenured Evaluation Frequency — Non-tenured certified employees evaluated at least once per school year
Certified Employees not yet on tenure will be evaluated at least once each school year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $2,000 per year
Board shall pay stipend to each teacher acquiring National Board Certificate equal to $2,000 bonus each year for life of certificate.
Compensation
Paraprofessional Substitution Stipend Full Day — Paraprofessionals substituting for certified staff receive $30 full day stipend in addition to regular pay
Paraprofessionals assigned to substitute in their building for certified staff will be paid a stipend amount of $30 (full day) or $15 (half day) in addition to their regular pay.
Compensation
Paraprofessional Substitution Stipend Half Day — Paraprofessionals substituting for certified staff receive $15 half day stipend in addition to regular pay
Paraprofessionals assigned to substitute in their building for certified staff will be paid a stipend amount of $30 (full day) or $15 (half day) in addition to their regular pay.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each Employee shall be entitled to 2 personal leave days per year, accumulative to a maximum of five (5) days
Each Employee shall be entitled to 2 personal leave days per year, accumulative to a maximum of five (5) days and need furnish no reason for the use of such days.
Evaluation
Post Evaluation Conference Timeline — Post-evaluation conference held within 10 school days following formal written evaluation
A post-evaluation conference should / will be held between the Employee and the evaluator within ten(10) school days following the formal written evaluation. Both should review the evaluation and discuss the results.
Evaluation
Pre Evaluation Meeting — Pre-evaluation meeting held at least 1 week prior to scheduled evaluation
Evaluators will hold a pre-evaluation meeting with the certified Employee at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled evaluation. Evaluations will not be conducted during the first two (2) weeks of school or the day before Thanksgiving or Christmas break.
Other
Professional Development Plan Duration — Professional development plan for needs improvement rated tenured employees is no longer than 90 school days
The plan shall be directed to the areas that need improvement, taking into account the teacher's on-going professional responsibilities and assignments, and will include any supports the District will provide to address the areas that need improvement. The duration of the professional development plan shall be no longer than ninety(90) school days.
Other
Remediation Evaluation Frequency — Formally evaluated once every 30 school days during 90-day remediation period
The Employee will be formally evaluated once every thirty (30) school days for the ninety (90) day remediation period by a certified evaluator.
Other
Remediation Plan Duration — Remediation plan for unsatisfactory rated tenured employees is 90 school days
The remediation plan shall be for ninety (90) school days. The Employee will be formally evaluated once every thirty (30) school days for the ninety (90) day remediation period by a certified evaluator.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.4% TRS contribution pickup
Board agrees to pay and remit employees' portion of salary and extra duty pay to I.T.R.S. as listed on salary schedule.
Retirement
Retirement System — Pension Article 12.10 and Retirement Unused Sick/Personal Leave Article 6.8
Article 12.10 addresses Pension benefits. Article 6.8 addresses Retirement Unused Sick/Personal Leave provisions.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Seniority, RIF List and RIF Joint Committee procedures defined in Article 7
Article 7 addresses Seniority List/RIF List and RIF Joint Committee, Continuous Employment, Paid Leave of Absence, Unpaid Leave of Absence, One Year of Seniority, One-half Seniority, Decline a Position, Reduction in Force, Recall, and Breaking of Ties.
Compensation
Salary Compensation Article — Salary schedules provided for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years and ESP Salary Schedule
Attachments include 2024-2025 Certified Salary Schedule, 2025-2026 Certified Salary Schedule, 2026-2027 Certified Salary Schedule, 2024-2027 ESP Salary Schedule, and 2024-2027 Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 6 pay classifications: ESP1, ESP2, ESP3, ESP4, ESP5, ESP6
Non-certified schedule includes: ESP 1 Cooks/Custodians, ESP 2 Head Cooks/Secretaries/Aides <60 hrs, ESP 3 Aides/Secretaries >60 hrs, ESP 4 Aides/Secretaries with Bachelor's, ESP 5 LPN, ESP 6 RN
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 29 steps
Certified salary schedule contains 29 steps from Step 1 to Step 29
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick Leave accumulation as defined in Article 6
Article 6 addresses Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Accumulated Personal Leave, Accumulated Sick Leave, Limitations, Purchased Personal Day, Vacant Bargaining Unit Position, Retirement Unused Sick/Personal Leave, Leaves of Absence, Professional Meetings, Funeral Leave, Jury Duty, Physical Assault Disability, Reserve or National Guard, and Vacation.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Upon retirement, reimbursed only for unused sick days in excess of 170 days, up to a maximum of 170 days
Upon retirement, Employees with at least twenty years of experience in the District shall be reimbursed only for unused sick days and unused personal days earned within the District in excess of 170 days, up to a maximum of 170 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — $0.50 per hour annual step increase
Non-certified salary schedule shows typical $0.50-$0.75 per hour annual increases across steps
Compensation
Substitute Pay Option 1 — 40% of current daily substitute rate per class period
The Employee shall be paid per class period an amount equal to 40% of the current daily substitute rate, or one compensatory credit per class period.
Other
Successor Agreement Negotiation Date — Negotiations for successor agreement shall begin on or before May 1, 2027
Negotiations for successor agreement shall begin on or before May 1, 2027.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision insurance available; Board pays 50% of premium
Board shall provide vision insurance with Employee paying 50% of premiums for single and family coverage.
Other
Weather Cancellation Compensatory Day — Custodians/maintenance workers reporting on extreme weather day receive one compensatory day within same school year
In the event that 'in person' school sessions are canceled due to extreme weather conditions, custodians are required, by the District and this agreement, to make every reasonable effort to report to work. Any custodian/maintenance worker who reports to work as required on days in which 'in person' school sessions are canceled due to extreme weather conditions will receive one compensatory day to be used within the same school year.