Workday
Administrative Assistants 10 Month Work Schedule — All ten month Administrative Assistants work minimum of 213 days per year
All ten (10) month Administrative Assistants shall work a minimum of two hundred and thirteen (213) days per year.
Workday
Administrative Assistants 12 Month Work Schedule — All twelve month Administrative Assistants work five days per week, fifty-two weeks per year
All twelve (12) month Administrative Assistants shall work five (5) days per week, fifty-two (52) weeks per year.
Other
Appeals Process Remedy Plan Deadline — Remediation plan developed within thirty days of SRA decision to uphold unsatisfactory rating
If the decision of the SRA is to uphold the unsatisfactory rating, the remediation plan shall be developed and completed within thirty (30) days of the certified staff member's receipt notice of the SRA's decision.
Evaluation
Appeals Process Total Days — Entire appeals process from invocation until final summative rating established will take no more than fifteen (15) school days
The entire appeals process (from the day the appeals process is invoked until a final summative rating is established) will take no more than fifteen (15) school days unless mutually agreed upon between the union and administration.
Other
Appearance Before Administrator — Employee required to appear before Superintendent to discuss possible dismissal/suspension given five (5) days advance written notice except emergency circumstances, furnished copies of documents, Union representation right
If any employee is required to appear before the Superintendent or other administrator to discuss a recommendation to the Board of Education regarding possible dismissal or suspension, the employee shall be given five (5) days advance written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview, except in cases of emergency circumstances.
Other
Appearance Before Board — Employee required to appear before Board given eight (8) days advance written notice of reasons, furnished copies of pertinent documents, right to Union representation
If any employee is required to appear before the Board or before any Board committee concerning any matter which could directly affect the continuation of that employee's employment, the employee shall be given eight (8) days advance written notice of the reason(s) for such meeting or interview.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Paraprofessionals After 2 years rate 2024-2025
After 2 years $22.14
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Determined by salary schedule based on step and lane
No teacher may be placed on any salary not shown on the salary schedule. After experience and educational credit has been determined, the Union and the District shall meet to determine placement on the salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase for 2024-2025 school year with specific starting salaries
Bachelor increases: BA $45,491 (5% increase), BA15 $46,704 (5% increase). Masters increases: MA $50,015 (5% increase), MA 10 $51,494 (5% increase), MA 20 $52,739 (5% increase), MA 30 $53,988 (5% increase), MA 40 $56,003 (5% increase), MA 50 $57,269 (5% increase).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — All starting salaries shall be increased by 1% for 2025-2026 school year
For the 2025-2026 school year, the following adjustments shall be made: All starting salaries shall be increased by 1%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — All starting salaries shall be increased by 1% for 2026-2027 school year
For the 2026-2027 school year, the following adjustments shall be made: All starting salaries shall be increased by 1%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Workers Compensation option for personal injury; up to 3 sick days for physical aggression incidents
An employee absent from work because of an event of physical aggression while acting in a capacity for the District will not be charged with a loss of sick leave or any other leave for the length of time required for recovery up to a maximum of three (3) sick days based on need as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
Other
Bilingual Certification Stipend — The Board will provide classified employees a $500 stipend per semester to provide interpreting/translating support in the District.
The Board will provide classified employees a $500 stipend per semester to provide interpreting/translating support in the District.
Workday
Certified Staff Wednesday Extension Minutes — Certified staff extend contractual day by thirty minutes on Wednesdays
Each week on Wednesday, certified staff will extend their contractual day by thirty (30) minutes.
Evaluation
Classified Evaluation Conference Days — Within five (5) days following the writing of the evaluation, the evaluator shall have a meeting with the classified staff to discuss the evaluation
Within five (5) days following the writing of the evaluation, the evaluator shall have a meeting with the classified staff to discuss the evaluation.
Other
Classified Job Categories — Six job categories for reduction-in-force purposes: Administrative Assistants, Paraprofessionals (non-EL/Multilingual), EL/Multilingual Paraprofessionals, Health Aides, RN, School Monitors
For purposes of reduction-in-force (layoff) and other rights as may be outlined in this Agreement the classified staff shall be divided into the following job categories: a. Administrative Assistants b. Paraprofessionals (non-EL/Multilingual Paraprofessional) c. EL/Multilingual Paraprofessionals d. Health Aides e. RN f. School Monitors
Other
Classified Job Posting — Classified staff vacancies posted via email and website for not less than ten (10) calendar days; District not to interview candidates until fifth calendar day of posting
Notice of all vacancies within the classified staff portion of the bargaining unit and new positions shall be posted via e-mail to all classified staff and on the District's website for a period of not less than ten (10) calendar days. The District shall not interview any candidates for positions for the first five (5) calendar days of the ten (10) calendar day posting period.
Other
Classified Probationary Period — First ninety (90) days following initial date of employment shall be the classified staff probationary period
The first ninety (90) days following the initial date of employment shall be the classified staff probationary period. During this time, the classified staff may be suspended without pay or dismissed.
Evaluation
Classified Staff No Evaluation Days — No evaluation of classified staff shall take place until ten (10) days following such notice
No evaluation of classified staff shall take place until ten (10) days following such notice.
Evaluation
Classified Staff Notice Days — Within first thirty (30) employment days, Superintendent or designee shall inform classified staff of evaluation procedures, criteria/standards and instruments
Within the first thirty (30) employment days after the beginning of the school term, the Superintendent or designee shall inform classified staff of the evaluation procedures, criteria/standards and instruments to be used.
Workday
Classified Staff Work Year Basis — Work year based on legal school year July 1 to June 30; days vary by job category
The work year shall be based upon the legal school year running from July 1 to the following June 30. Classified staff shall work various numbers of days within that work year dependent on job category.
Other
Committee Work Compensation — Forty dollars per hour for certified staff serving on school committees
Certified staff who serve on school committees shall be compensated at forty dollars ($40.00) per hour. This section only applies to committee meetings held outside the regular workday.
Other
Communication After Workday — Communication sent after end of contractual workday expected not received until start of following workday except for emergency circumstances; administration initiates via phone, text, email
Any communication sent after the end of the contractual workday will be sent with the expectation that the employee will not receive it until the start of the following workday except if in the administration's determination there are emergency circumstances.
Grievance
Complaint Notification — Employee notified in writing of nature of complaint prior to meeting. Matters of urgent nature addressed immediately; subsequent conferences scheduled with employee or administrator description
When a complaint by a parent, student, or administrator directed toward an employee is deemed to require further investigation or if subsequent action is appropriate, the employee shall be notified in writing as to the nature of the complaint prior to any meeting.
Other
Consulting Teacher Eligibility — Certified staff member must have at least five (5) years of teaching experience to work as consulting teacher
A certified staff member shall be eligible to work as a 'consulting teacher' provided the certified staff member meets the following criteria: Has at least five (5) years of teaching experience.
Other
Consulting Teacher Eligibility Years — Certified staff member must have at least five (5) years of teaching experience to work as consulting teacher
A certified staff member shall be eligible to work as a 'consulting teacher' provided the certified staff member meets the following criteria: Has at least five (5) years of teaching experience.
Other
Consulting Teacher Stipend — Consulting teacher shall receive an annual stipend consistent with the stipend for mentors set forth in Article 8.22
A consulting teacher shall receive released time and shall receive an annual stipend consistent with the stipend for mentors set forth in Article 8.22.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — one hundred eighty-four (184) days per year for Health Aides
Health Aides shall work a minimum of one hundred eighty-four (184) days per year; one hundred seventy-six (176) student attendance days, two (2) institute days, one (1) day for working two evening conferences per year, and five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first institute day.
Other
Curriculum Development Compensation — Forty dollars per hour for certified staff working on curriculum development
Certified Staff who work on curriculum development shall be compensated at forty dollars ($40.00) per hour.
Workday
Daily Planning Preparation Minutes — Daily planning and preparation period of at least forty minutes
Certified Staff shall receive one (1) daily planning and preparation period of at least forty (40) minutes in duration.
Other
Diapering Stipend — Paraprofessionals who diaper students as part of their regularly assigned duties shall receive a $500 stipend per year.
Paraprofessionals who diaper students as part of their regularly assigned duties shall receive a $500 stipend per year.
Evaluation
Disciplinary Suspension Max Days — Superintendent may suspend without pay for up to five (5) working days pending the Board hearing
The Superintendent may suspend without pay for up to five (5) working days pending the Board hearing. The Union may appeal the decision of the Board under the final step of the grievance procedure.
Workday
Dual Language Class Size Desired — Desirable class size of twenty-two students in Dual Language classrooms
Dual Language classrooms throughout the District have a desirable class size of twenty-two (22).
Other
Dual Language Paraprofessional Bilingual — All paraprofessionals permanently assigned to dual language classrooms shall be bilingual.
All paraprofessionals permanently assigned to dual language classrooms shall be bilingual.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Duty-free lunch period of at least thirty minutes
Certified Staff shall be provided a duty-free lunch period of no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Early Childhood Pe Overload Threshold — Early Childhood Program P.E. teachers receive overload pay when twenty-one or more students
Early Childhood Program P.E. teachers shall receive overload pay for any class in which twenty-one (21) or more students are enrolled in the class where a paraprofessional is not already provided.
Workday
Early Release Wednesday Elementary Minutes — Students dismissed fifty minutes early on Wednesdays at elementary schools
Each week on Wednesday, students will be dismissed fifty (50) minutes early at the elementary schools and forty-five (45) minutes early at the middle school and high school.
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Early Release Wednesday Middle High Minutes — Students dismissed forty-five minutes early on Wednesdays at middle and high schools
Each week on Wednesday, students will be dismissed fifty (50) minutes early at the elementary schools and forty-five (45) minutes early at the middle school and high school.
Workday
Elementary Class Size Desired — Desirable class size of twenty-five students in elementary buildings
It is agreed that the desirable class size is twenty-five (25) students in elementary buildings and twenty-seven (27) students in the middle and high school building.
Other
Employee Information Provision — District provides employee information in Excel file ten (10) calendar days prior to school term beginning and every thirty (30) calendar days thereafter
The District will provide information for all bargaining unit personnel: ten (10) calendar days prior to the beginning of every school term and every thirty (30) calendar days thereafter in the school term, in an Excel file.
Other
Employee Orientation — Union provided up to one (1) hour to meet with newly hired employees for orientation without charge to pay or leave time
The Union shall be provided up to one (1) hour to meet with newly hired employees for an orientation without charge to pay or leave time of the employees or Union representatives, on the employer's premises, once during annual orientation days.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured certified staff shall be formally evaluated a minimum of two (2) times during the school year
Non-tenured certified staff shall be formally evaluated a minimum of two (2) times during the school year with one (1) such evaluation occurring during the first (1st) semester.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Notice Days — Evaluator shall notify certified staff member within ten (10) school day period and exact date determined by evaluator in consultation with staff
When an evaluator plans to visit a certified staff member for the purpose of a formal evaluation, the observation shall be conducted within a ten (10) school day period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Minimum Minutes — Formal observation shall involve observation in classroom for minimum forty-five (45) minutes at a time
a formal observation shall involve one of the following activities: an observation of the certified staff member in his or her classroom for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes at a time
Evaluation
Evaluation Rebuttal Days — Within ten (10) days of receipt of the evaluation the classified staff may attach any rebuttal or comments
Within ten (10) days of receipt of the evaluation the classified staff may attach any rebuttal or comments. The attachment shall be placed in the personnel file.
Evaluation
Evaluation Written Conference Days — Within ten (10) school days of the observation, evaluator shall furnish certified staff member with written evaluation and hold a conference
Following each formal observation, the evaluator shall complete a written evaluation of the observation. Within ten (10) school days of the visit, the evaluator shall furnish the certified staff member with a copy of the written evaluation.
Other
Evening Events Requirement 2024 2025 — For the 2024-2025 school year, certified staff members shall make all best efforts to work at least one (1) school evening/after-school event in addition to required events.
For the 2024-2025 school year, certified staff members shall make all best efforts to work at least one (1) school evening/after-school event in addition to the required events listed above.
Other
Evening Events Requirement 2025 2026 — Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Teachers shall work at least one (1) school evening/after-school event in addition to required events.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year and going forward, Teachers shall work at least one (1) school evening/after-school event in addition to the required events listed above.
Other
Exclusive Representation — Union is sole and exclusive representative for wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment
The Board recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive representative, with respect to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment for all regular full-time and part-time licensed teachers
Other
Foia Notification — Union notified within two (2) business days of employer receipt of FOIA request for bargaining unit member information
The Union shall be notified within two (2) business days of the employer's receipt of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that asks for information about any bargaining unit member, including, but not limited to, names, email addresses, any part of a home address, or list of members of the union.
Other
Gps Tracking Notice — District cannot track employee location via GPS unless employee consents on personal device. If District acquires GPS capability, Union has right to impact bargain the change.
The District cannot track an employee's location unless the employee has allowed the District to do so on a personal device. In the event that the District acquires such capability and intends to use it, it shall give notice to the Union. The Union shall have the right to impact bargain this change.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step One, Step Two, Step Three, Step Four
Formal Procedure a. Step One b. Step Two c. Step Three d. Step Four
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board cost for Single plus Child coverage monthly
the monthly cost to be paid by the Board for coverage for Single plus Child is $1,325 per month (inclusive of HSA payments).
Insurance
Health Single Premium — No cost for single employee coverage for PPO 750 plan and other plans
The Board shall have available insurance plans that are of no cost for single employee coverage and shall have plans for single employee coverage for which the employee has to contribute to the monthly premium.
Workday
High School Class Periods — Five class periods per day for high school teachers
Five (5) class periods per day, or the average equivalent thereto; One (1) preparation period per day of not less than the average class period length.
Other
High School Early Morning Voluntary Class Period — Teachers may voluntarily teach one class period before normal school start
Certified staff may begin their workday and teach one (1) of their five (5) class periods prior to the normal start of the school day or two (2) of their five (5) class periods immediately after end of normal school day.
Other
High School Early Morning Voluntary Payment Method — Paid at per diem hourly rate for time prior to professional development
Shall be paid at the per diem hourly rate for the time prior to the Professional Development for which the teacher is not scheduled to teach.
Other
High School Independent Study Payment — Teachers paid $150 per student per semester for independent study teaching
By mutual agreement between the Superintendent and the individual teacher, a teacher may teach an independent study program. Teachers shall be paid one hundred fifty ($150) dollars per student, per semester for such teaching.
Workday
High School Lunch Period Minutes — Lunch period of not less than thirty-five minutes, exclusive of non-duty passing times
One (1) lunch period per day of not less than thirty-five (35) minutes exclusive of non-duty passing times.
Other
High School Overload Semester Class — Salary increased by 1.2 FTE on semester salary for additional semester class overload
Upon administrative request and teacher acceptance, one (1) additional semester class or supervisory assignment can be added in place of an unassigned period, provided teacher's salary is increased by 1.2 FTE on a semester salary.