Other
After School Meetings Max — Maximum four after or before school meetings per month
There shall be a maximum of four (4) after or before school meetings per month. These before or after school meetings will be limited to staff and grade level team meetings.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration
If the decision at Step 3 is not satisfactory to the Association, the Association may submit in writing, within thirty (30) days after receiving the Board's decision in Step 3, a request to enter into final and binding arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Assignment notice by August 1 for forthcoming year
All employees shall be given notice of their tentative assignments for the forthcoming year no later than August 1 preceding the new school term.
Other
Association Building Use — Association may use school building for meetings with Principal/Superintendent approval
The Association shall have the right, upon approval of the Principal and/or Superintendent, to use the school building during the normal work week for meetings providing that such meetings do not interfere with the instructional and/or extracurricular programs.
Other
Association Business Leave — Association representative excused without loss of salary for up to three days per school year to attend conferences/workshops on Association affairs
Should the Association send one representative to a local, state or national conference or other workshops or seminars pertinent to Association affairs, this representative shall be excused without loss of salary for a period not to exceed (3) days per school year.
Other
Association Conference Leave — One Association representative excused up to 3 days per school year for conferences, with District reimbursement for substitutes
Should the Association send one representative to a local, state or national conference or other workshops or seminars pertinent to Association affairs, this representative shall be excused without loss of salary for a period not to exceed (3) days per school year.
Other
Association Conference Leave Days — Up to 3 days per school year for Association representative at conferences
Should the Association send one representative to a local, state or national conference or other workshops or seminars pertinent to Association affairs, this representative shall be excused without loss of salary for a period not to exceed (3) days per school year.
Other
Association Conference Notification — Association must provide 15 days written notice before conference leave
A written notification for leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent/designee by the President of the Association fifteen (15) days prior to the day of departure.
Other
Association Consultation — Association given opportunity to consult with administration on employment conditions before Board action
The Association shall be given the opportunity to speak on an as needed basis with the building principal or district administration with respect to matters pertaining to employment conditions prior to Board action.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association indemnifies Board from claims related to fair share fee compliance
The Association will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Board, its members, officers, agents, and employees from claims, damages, attorneys' fees arising from action taken for compliance with fair share provisions.
Other
Association Mailboxes Bulletin Boards — Association may use teacher mailboxes and employee workroom bulletin boards
The Association may use teacher school mailboxes and employee workroom bulletin boards for Association matters, and the Principal shall be given a copy of all open communication for his/her approval.
Other
Association Meetings — Association has right to use school building during normal work week for meetings with Principal/Superintendent approval
The Association shall have the right, upon approval of the Principal and/or Superintendent, to use the school building during the normal work week for meetings providing that such meetings do not interfere with the instructional and/or extracurricular programs.
Other
Association Membership Right — Employees have right to join Association or become fair share member; no discrimination based on membership status
Employees shall have the right to join the Association or become a fair share member. The Board and the Association shall not discriminate against any employee for reason of membership or non-membership in the Association.
Other
Association Representation Right — Employee has right to Association representative in grievance proceedings
The Board acknowledges the right of the grievant's representative to participate in the processing of a grievance at any level, and no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if his/her representative is not present.
Other
Association School Equipment Use — Association allowed reasonable use of school equipment if approved by Principal
If approved by the Principal, the Association shall be allowed reasonable use of school equipment. When asked, the Association will pay for all consumable materials used.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $88,465.33 at step 28
BA step 28: $88,465.33
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Vacation schedule: 10 days per year beginning fiscal year 2 through fiscal year 5
Beginning of Next Fiscal Year to End of fiscal year 5: 10 days per year
Other
Bargaining Unit Scope — certified teaching personnel, secretaries, aides, library aides, library clerks, custodians, maintenance and food service employees
The Board recognizes the Richmond/Spring Grove Education Association as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all full-time and/or part-time certified teaching personnel, secretaries, aides, library aides, library clerks, custodians, maintenance and food service employees, employed by the Board.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Committee meeting compensation 2024-2025: $30/hr
All committee meetings outside contracted hours will be compensated at: 2024–2025: $30/hr. 2025–2026: $31/hr. 2026–2027: $32/hr.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Committee meeting compensation 2025-2026: $31/hr
All committee meetings outside contracted hours will be compensated at: 2024–2025: $30/hr. 2025–2026: $31/hr. 2026–2027: $32/hr.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Committee meeting compensation 2026-2027: $32/hr
All committee meetings outside contracted hours will be compensated at: 2024–2025: $30/hr. 2025–2026: $31/hr. 2026–2027: $32/hr.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 30 paid sick leave days for childbirth for licensed personnel without medical necessity
Licensed personnel and other employees to which this Section applies are entitled to use up to thirty (30) days of paid sick leave because of the birth of a child that is not dependent on the need to recover from childbirth.
Other
Board Agenda Association Items — Board will recognize Association matters on agenda if submitted in writing 5 working days before meeting
The Board will recognize at regular Board meetings matters brought to its attention by the Association so long as these matters are made known in writing to the Superintendent five (5) working days prior to the meeting.
Other
Board Agenda Information Available — Association President provided copies of Board agenda, packets, and treasurer's reports
The Board will make available to the President of the Association, copies of the Board agenda and packets and treasurer's reports, except for those items to be discussed in closed session.
Other
Board Agenda Recognition — Board recognizes Association matters at regular meetings if submitted in writing to Superintendent five working days prior
The Board will recognize at regular Board meetings matters brought to its attention by the Association so long as these matters are made known in writing to the Superintendent five (5) working days prior to the meeting.
Other
Board Appearance Notice Requirement — Employee must be given written notice at least 3 days before Board appearance
Further, when any employee is required to appear before the Board, the employee shall be advised in writing, at least three (3) days before the scheduled meeting with the Board, of the reason for the requirement.
Other
Board Information Disclosure — Board makes available to Association President copies of Board agenda, packets, treasurer reports, and public information including financial reports, audits, budgets
The Board will make available to the President of the Association, copies of the Board agenda and packets and treasurer's reports. The Board will make available to the Association, in response to written requests, public information including annual financial reports, audits, and adopted budgets.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185 calendar days with five (5) emergency days included
The school year will be 185 calendar days with five (5) emergency days included therein. Emergency days that are not used will be taken off the calendar.
Other
Course Reimbursement Graduate — $300 per credit hour for graduate coursework
Reimbursement by the Board of Education shall be $300 per credit hour for graduate level coursework and $200 per credit hour for undergraduate level coursework.
Other
Course Reimbursement Undergraduate — $200 per credit hour for undergraduate coursework
Reimbursement by the Board of Education shall be $300 per credit hour for graduate level coursework and $200 per credit hour for undergraduate level coursework.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included in Section 125 plan for qualified expenses
Section 125 plan allows access to funds for qualified expenses, such as child care, orthodontia, dental care, eye care, dependent health insurance premiums, and health insurance deductibles.
Insurance
Dependent Coverage Employer Pct — Board shall pay 20% of dependent coverage
The Board shall pay 20% of dependent coverage.
Other
Disciplinary File Removal — After five years, employee may request meeting to discuss removing disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or disciplinary action from personnel file
After a period of five years, the employee may request in writing a meeting with the Administration to discuss removing any disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or record of disciplinary action from his/her personnel file.
Other
Disciplinary Record Removal — After five years, employee may request meeting to discuss removing disciplinary records from file
After a period of five years, the employee may request in writing a meeting with the Administration to discuss removing any disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or record of disciplinary action from his/her personnel file.
Other
Disciplinary Record Removal Request — After five years, employee may request removal of disciplinary records from personnel file
After a period of five years, the employee may request in writing a meeting with the Administration to discuss removing any disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or record of disciplinary action from his/her personnel file.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board will deduct Association dues from employee pay upon authorization
Upon the employee's request, the Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association provided that the Board has had an employee executed authorization for continuing dues deduction.
Other
Dues Deduction Revocation Window — Employee may revoke dues deduction authorization between September 1 and September 15
The authorization form shall remain in effect from year to year, except that the employee may revoke it between September 1 and September 15 of any year.
Retirement
Early Retirement Age — Age 55 with 20 years teaching experience, 10 years in Nippersink District 2
Upon reaching the age of 55, all tenured teachers with a minimum of twenty (20) years of total teaching experience, of which at least ten (10) years have been with Nippersink, District 2, will be eligible to apply for the early Retirement Policy.
Other
Early Retirement Bonus 10 15 Years — 2% annual increase for maximum 3 years of teaching (10-<15 years)
10 - <15 years: 2% for a maximum of 3 years of teaching.
Other
Early Retirement Bonus 15 25 Years — 3% annual increase for maximum 3 years of teaching (15-<25 years)
15 - <25 years: 3% for a maximum of 3 years of teaching
Other
Early Retirement Bonus 25plus Years — 3% annual increase for maximum 3 years of teaching (25+ years experience)
25 or more years: 3% for a maximum of 3 years of teaching
Retirement
Early Retirement Bonus Pct 10 15yrs — 4% for maximum of 4 years of teaching
10 < 15 years: 4% for a maximum of 4 years of teaching OR the negotiated rate, whichever is higher.
Retirement
Early Retirement Bonus Pct 15 25yrs — 4.5% for maximum of 4 years of teaching
15 < 25 years: 4.5% for a maximum of 4 years of teaching OR the negotiated rate, whichever is higher.
Retirement
Early Retirement Bonus Pct 25yrs — 6% for maximum of 4 years of teaching
25 or more years: 6% for a maximum of 4 years of teaching OR the negotiated rate, whichever is higher. Maximum rate subject to TRS regulations.
Leave
Early Retirement Bonus Percent — Board will increase each teacher's creditable earnings by six (6) percent for each of a maximum of three (3) years of teaching upon early retirement election
In addition to the Teacher Retirement System's Early Retirement Option, the Board will increase each teacher's creditable earnings by six (6) percent for each of a maximum of three (3) years of teaching provided the teacher informs the Board of Education of his/her election to retire no later than July 15.
Compensation
Early Retirement Bonus Tier1 — 6% for a maximum of 3 years for 25 or more years of teaching experience
In addition to the Teacher Retirement System's Early Retirement Option, the Board will increase each teacher's creditable earnings by the generally negotiated rate of increase or as follows: 25 or more years of teaching 6% for a maximum of 3 years.
Compensation
Early Retirement Bonus Tier2 — 4% for a maximum of 3 years for 15-<25 years of teaching experience
15 - <25 years of teaching 4% for a maximum of 3 years
Compensation
Early Retirement Bonus Tier3 — 2% for a maximum of 3 years for 10-<15 years of teaching experience
10 - <15 years of teaching, 2% for a maximum of 3 years
Retirement
Early Retirement Eligibility — Four years before reaching full TRS eligibility; minimum 20 years total teaching experience, 10 with Nippersink District 2
Four (4) years before reaching full TRS eligibility, all tenured licensed personnel who shall have minimum of twenty (20) years total teaching experience, ten (10) at time of retirement with Nippersink District 2, eligible to apply for Retirement Policy.
Retirement
Early Retirement Notification — Teacher must notify Board of Education no later than July 15 of year preceding retirement
provided the teacher informs the Board of Education of his/her election to retire no later than July 15 of the year preceding the retirement. The retirement letter must state the number of years the teacher elects to take.
Retirement
Early Retirement Recant Penalty — If licensed personnel recant on retirement, must repay District 2 retirement bonus with interest based on current investment rate
Should licensed personnel recant on retirement, he/she will repay District 2 the retirement bonus with interest based on current investment rate school district receives on invested fund.
Leave
Elementary Planning Time — Elementary school planning time 150 minutes per full five-day week
Licensed personnel assigned to elementary school buildings shall receive 150 minutes of planning time for each full five-day work week
Other
Employee Discipline Equitable — All employees have right to expect equitable discipline given similar circumstances
All employees have the right to expect equitable discipline given similar circumstances. The intention of any and all discipline is not punitive, but shall be to progressively correct behavior.
Other
Employee Discipline Intent — All discipline is non-punitive and intended to progressively correct behavior
All employees have the right to expect equitable discipline given similar circumstances. The intention of any and all discipline is not punitive, but shall be to progressively correct behavior.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 20% of dependent coverage
The Board shall pay 20% of dependent coverage.
Other
Equitable Discipline — All employees entitled to equitable discipline for similar circumstances; discipline is corrective not punitive
All employees have the right to expect equitable discipline given similar circumstances. The intention of any and all discipline is not punitive, but shall be to progressively correct behavior.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured licensed personnel formally evaluated at least twice each year. Tenured licensed personnel formally evaluated at least once every third year.
Non-tenured licensed personnel shall be formally evaluated at least twice each year. Tenured licensed personnel shall be formally evaluated at least once every third year.
Other
Fair Share Certification Timeline — No payroll deductions of fair share fees until 14 days after Association certification per IELRB rules
No payroll deductions of fair share fees will be made by the Board until at least fourteen (14) days after such certification.
Other
Fair Share Deduction From Wages — Board deducts fair share fee from non-member wages in same manner as member deductions; fee paid to Association within 10 days
In the event that the employee does not pay his/her fair share fee directly to the Association, the Board will deduct the fair share fee from the wages of the non-member in the same manner as the deductions are made for members. Such fee will be paid to the Association by the Board no later than ten (10) days following the deduction.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Employees hired on or after March 19, 2008 must join Association or pay fair share fee within 60 days of commencement of duties
Beginning with employees hired on or after March 19, 2008, each employee, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before sixty (60) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement will join the Association or pay a fair share fee.