Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration using American Arbitration Association guidelines
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition at Step III or if the Board fails to make a timely response, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration following the American Arbitration Association guidelines.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maximum salary for BA step 25
23-24 Salary Schedule BS Step 25: $60,000
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Minimum salary for BA step 0
23-24 Salary Schedule BS Step 0: $40,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Approximately 6% increase from 2023-24 to 2024-25 (example: BS Step 0 goes from $40,000 to $41,400)
23-24 Schedule BS Step 0: $40,000; 24-25 Schedule BS Step 0: $41,400 represents 3.5% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 bereavement days for immediate family member death
Employees may use three (3) bereavement leave days per occurrence, of the death of the following family members: Spouse, civil union partner, domestic partner, significant other, Mother and Father (Step included), Son, Daughter, Sister and Brother (Step included).
Other
Combined Classes — When a teacher is assigned a combined class, the teacher shall receive an additional 1/5 teacher's salary per year for the extra preparation involved
When a teacher is assigned a combined class, the teacher shall receive an additional 1/5 teacher's salary per year for the extra preparation involved.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 176 student attendance days, four (4) teacher institute days and five (5) emergency days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 176 student attendance days, four (4) teacher institute days and five (5) emergency days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023
This agreement shall be effective beginning July 1, 2018 in its entirety and shall continue in effect to June 30, 2023 subject to other provisions of this agreement.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included in health insurance package
The Board shall pay six hundred dollars ($600.00) per month toward each full-time Employee's chosen hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and/or prescription drug program provided through the district's plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — One evaluation per semester; first before December 15, second before March 15
There shall be one evaluation per semester. The first evaluation shall take place prior to December 15 and the second shall take place prior to March 15.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step I with supervisor, Step II with superintendent, Step III with board, Step IV arbitration
Step I: present in writing to supervisor within 30 days. Step II: refer to Superintendent within 10 days. Step III: refer to Board within 10 days. Step IV: final binding arbitration following American Arbitration Association guidelines.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay $600.00 per month toward each full-time Employee's chosen hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and/or prescription drug program
The Board shall pay six hundred dollars ($600.00) per month toward each full-time Employee's chosen hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and/or prescription drug program provided through the district's plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The length of the work day for all Employees shall be seven (7) hours and thirty (30) minutes except in case of early dismissal
The length of the work day for all Employees shall be seven (7) hours and thirty (30) minutes except in case of early dismissal.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal advancement for education beyond bachelor's degree: graduate credit measured in semester hours from institution of higher education in assigned teaching area or other professional programs related to education
Horizontal advancement on the salary schedule for education beyond a bachelor's degree will be awarded only for graduate credit measured in semester hours or the equivalent thereof from an institution of higher education.
Other
Lunch Duty — Each teacher shall receive no less than a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch or the equivalent of the student lunch period whichever is greater
Each teacher shall receive no less than a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch or the equivalent of the student lunch period whichever is greater.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Maximum salary for Masters step 25
23-24 Salary Schedule Masters Step 25: $63,200
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Minimum salary for Masters step 0
23-24 Salary Schedule Masters Step 0: $43,200
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Longevity payment of $800.00 for each year beyond step 25
Upon completing step 25, teachers will receive a longevity payment of $800.00 for each year beyond step 25 in addition to the salary noted by step 25.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal days per school year without loss of pay
Each Employee shall be entitled to three days (3) days personal leave per school year without loss of pay. A request to use personal leave days shall be made in writing at least four (4) days in advance.
Other
Preparation Time — Each Pre-K-5 teacher shall receive a preparation period during student attendance time of no less than fifty (50) minutes per day of which thirty (30) must be continuous
Each Pre-K-5 teacher shall receive a preparation period during student attendance time of no less than fifty (50) minutes per day of which thirty (30) must be continuous.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9% of teacher retirement contribution for TRS
For the duration of the contract the Board shall pay to TRS for and on behalf of each teacher, the teacher's retirement contribution equal to nine percent (9.0%) of or teachers gross total creditable earnings.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
For the duration of the contract the Board shall pay to TRS for and on behalf of each teacher, the teacher's retirement contribution equal to nine percent (9.0%) of or teachers gross total creditable earnings.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights in effect for one calendar year from date of employment termination
Recall rights shall be in effect for one (1) calendar year from the date that the Employee's employment is terminated. If an Employee is laid off and becomes certified and qualified to fill vacancies in teaching area(s) other than that he/she last held, he/she shall notify the Board prior to the Board filling any Vacant position.
Other
Safe Working Conditions — Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which pose an unreasonable risk to their health, safety or well-being
Employees shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which pose an unreasonable risk to their health, safety or well-being.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 salary lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, Masters
23-24 Salary Schedule shows lanes: BS, BS +8, BS +16, BS +24, Masters
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 26 salary steps from step 0 to step 25
23-24 Salary Schedule includes steps 0 through 25, representing 26 total steps
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 sick leave days credited at beginning of each work year
At the beginning of each work year, each Employee shall be credited with twelve (12) sick leave days, the unused portion of which shall accumulate to a maximum of three hundred eighty (380) days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Upon retirement, teachers paid $75 per unused sick day, maximum $3,500 per teacher
Upon retirement, teachers will be paid Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) for each unused accumulated sick leave day earned in the Odin School District, not eligible for TRS retirement purposes. The maximum the District will pay for unused sick leave is $3,500 per teacher.
Compensation
Step Increase — When a teacher is asked or required to substitute for another teacher's class or to assume that teacher's students into his/her own class, the affected teacher shall be paid thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per period or hour
When a teacher is asked or required to substitute for another teacher's class or to assume that teacher's students into his/her own class, the affected teacher shall be paid thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per period or hour.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Included in health insurance package
The Board shall pay six hundred dollars ($600.00) per month toward each full-time Employee's chosen hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and/or prescription drug program provided through the district's plan.