Other
After School Detention Program — Support staff members who stay after school for detention with students are reimbursed at $26 per hour
Support Staff members who stay after school for detention with students, authorized by District #259, will be reimbursed at a rate of $26 per hour.
Other
After School Detention Reimbursement — Support staff reimbursed at $26 per hour for after-school detention duty
Support Staff members who stay after school for detention with students, authorized by District #259, will be reimbursed at a rate of $26 per hour.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
the Union may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Assignment Change Notice — Proposed changes in classroom teacher assignment must be announced prior to May 15
Proposed changes in the assignment of a regular classroom teacher, with regard to subject matter taught or grade level for the coming school year, shall be announced prior to May 15.
Compensation
Assistant Basketball Coach Stipend — $1500 stipend for Assistant Basketball Coach
Assistant Basketball Coach $1500
Compensation
Assistant Boys Track Coach Stipend — $1500 stipend for Assistant Boys Track Coach
Assistant Boys Track Coach $1500
Compensation
Assistant Girls Track Coach Stipend — $1500 stipend for Assistant Girls Track Coach
Assistant Girls Track Coach $1500
Compensation
Assistant Volleyball Coach Stipend — $1500 stipend for Assistant Volleyball Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach $1500
Other
Athletic Director Negotiations — If Athletic Director position not staffed by Administrator, it becomes part of bargaining unit negotiations
If the position of Athletic Director is not staffed by an Administrator or designee, the position shall become part of the bargaining unit negotiations.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — $1750 stipend for Athletic Director
Athletic Director $1750
Other
Athletic Positions Teacher Priority — Athletic positions available to teachers first; non-teachers employed only if teachers unavailable
With the exception of the Athletic Director, these positions will be made available to Teachers first. In those instances where Teachers are not available to staff said positions, nothing shall preclude the board from employing individuals outside of the bargaining unit.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $67,367 BS step 20
2024-25 salary schedule step 20 BS column shows $67,367
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $44,788 BS step 1
2024-25 salary schedule step 1 BS column shows $44,788
Other
Bargaining Unit Description — Pembroke Council, Local #604, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO represents full-time cafeteria staff, custodians, paraprofessionals, and secretaries
The Board recognizes the Support Staff of the Pembroke Council, Local #604, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the Union, as the exclusive bargaining agent for all full-time cafeteria staff, custodians, paraprofessionals, and secretaries.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase over previous year's salary
Every Professional Educator will receive a 5% increase over his/her previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase over previous year's salary
Every Professional Educator will receive a 4.5% increase over his/her previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2% salary increase for 2024-2025 for most positions
2024-2025: +2% for Head Custodian, Principal's Secretary, Head Cook, Paraprofessional
Compensation
Basketball Head Coach Stipend — $2362 stipend for Basketball Head Coach
Basketball Head Coach $2362
Other
Battery Reporting — Any case of battery on teacher while on duty reported to Board; Board advises of rights and renders assistance
Any case of battery upon a Teacher, while on duty with the school system, shall be reported to the Board or its designee. The Board shall, if necessary, advise the Teacher of rights and obligations with respect to such battery, and the Board shall render assistance to the Teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by the appropriate authorities.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days absence for death of immediate family member
All Professional Educators shall be allowed up to three (3) days absence without loss of pay or sick days for the death of a member of the immediate family (parent, step-mother/father, mother/father in-law, grandparent, spouse, child, brother, sister, brother/sister in-law, and civil union partner).
Workday
Cafeteria Staff Hours — Eight-hour day with thirty-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks
Cafeteria Staff work an eight-hour day with a thirty-minute lunch and two, fifteen-minute breaks.
Other
Certified Substitute Pay — Certified substitutes compensation
Certified substitutes, who work in School District #259, will be compensated at a rate of $90 per day.
Other
Certified Substitute Rate — per day
Certified substitutes, who work in School District #259, will be compensated at a rate of $90 per day.
Compensation
Cheerleading Coach Stipend — $1750 base stipend for Cheerleading Coach
Cheerleading Coach—($55 per home game for pompon performance) $1750
Compensation
Classroom Supplies Stipend — $200 stipend for classroom supplies on or before January 15th
Teacher may use the $200 stipend given for classroom supplies on or before January 15th of each school year with all receipts due at the time of the requested reimbursement.
Compensation
Classroom Supply Allowance — $200 for classroom supplies on or before January 15 of each school year with receipts due at time of reimbursement
Professional Educators are granted a $200 for classroom supplies on or before January 15th of each school year with all receipts due at the time of the requested reimbursement.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 176 pupil-attendance days and 4 institute days
The school year for all Professional Educator shall consist of one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil-attendance days and four (4) institute days.
Other
Copy Machines Available — Lorenzo R. Smith Sustainability and Technology Academy shall have at least 3 copy machines
Lorenzo R. Smith Sustainability and Technology Academy will have at least three (3) copy machines. All machines must be properly serviced and maintained by the Board and made accessible to Teachers.
Leave
Court Proceedings Leave — No loss of salary or sick days for employees required to be absent due to court proceedings or investigations arising from performance of official duties
Any employee who shall be required to be absent from duties because of court proceedings or related investigations shall not suffer any loss of salary or sick days because of injury, court, etc.
Other
Court Proceedings No Salary Loss — Teacher required to be absent due to court proceedings or investigations loses no salary or sick days
Any Teacher who shall be required to be absent from duties because of court proceedings or related investigations growing out of a suit against such Teacher for performance of duties while operating within Board Policy shall not suffer any loss of salary or sick days because of injury, court, etc.
Other
Court Proceedings Protection — No loss of salary or sick days for absences due to court proceedings or investigations involving employee
Any employee who shall be required to be absent from duties because of court proceedings or related investigations growing out of a suit against such employee or the district arising from performance of official duties shall not suffer any loss of salary or sick days.
Other
Curriculum Change Objection Procedure — If majority of teachers in building oppose curriculum change affecting entire teaching staff or department, committee of teachers may present objections to Principal
In the event that a majority of Teachers in a given building oppose a curriculum change that affects the entire teaching staff or department, a committee of teachers from the building or department may present their objections to the Building Principal.
Other
Curriculum Committee Teacher Involvement — Teachers directly involved in selection of basic textbooks and supplementary materials for Board adoption
Teachers shall be directly involved in the selection of basic textbooks and supplementary materials to be recommended to the Board for adoption.
Workday
Custodian Hours — Eight-hour day with thirty-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks
Custodians work an eight-hour day with a thirty-minute lunch and two, fifteen-minute breaks.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Single dental insurance provided
The Board agrees to provide single dental insurance and a $50,000 term life insurance policy for each Professional Educator.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Progressive discipline used; employee entitled to union representative at investigatory review if requested
Where appropriate, progressive discipline will be used. An employee shall be entitled to the presence of a union representative at an investigatory review if he/she requests one.
Other
Discipline Progressive Steps — Verbal Warning, Written Warning, Suspension/Termination with due process rights
Professional Educator discipline will be progressive, except for gross misconduct. Steps: A. Verbal Warning, B. Written Warning, C. Suspension/Termination. Except for gross misconduct, written notice of meeting and reason for discipline or dismissal shall be provided to the Professional Educator twenty-four (24) hours prior.
Other
Dues Checkoff — Board makes Union dues payroll deductions upon written request by employee on Union-provided form. Deductions made twice monthly. Union is responsible for list of employees, deduction amounts, and changes within 10 working days.
The Board will make Union Dues payroll deductions upon written request by employee. The District agrees to remit these dues and/or fees to the Union twice each month that dues/fees are deducted.
Other
Early Dismissal Monitor Rate — per hour after 3:15 p.m.
After the school day ends at 3:15 p.m., these monitors will receive compensation pursuant to Section 6.6 and 8.7, which is $26 per hour. Employees receive $13 per 30-minute period.
Other
Emergency Lesson Plan Folder — Teachers develop emergency lesson plan folder updated each quarter or after one day's plan used
Teachers will develop an emergency lesson plan folder for at least two (2) days. The folder should be updated each quarter of the school year or after one day's plan has been used.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee covers amounts over District contribution; District contributes 80% of monthly cost
The District shall contribute 80% of the monthly cost of the employees' choice of any one health insurance plan offered.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured Professional Educators evaluated at least once every two years; non-tenured at least twice per year
All non-tenured Professional Educator s shall be evaluated at least two (2) times each school year. All tenured Professional Educators shall be evaluated at least one (1) time every two (2) years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Procedures — See Article V Section 5.5 for teacher evaluation procedures and calendar
See Article V — Personnel File, Section 5.5 for evaluation procedures, needs improvement ratings, appeal process, and evaluation calendar.
Other
Extended Day Non Instructional Pay — Extended-day program and non-instructional activities reimbursement rate
Teachers who participate in the extended-day program and non-instructional activities authorized by School District #259 will be reimbursed at a rate of $30 per hour.
Other
Extended Day Program Rate — per hour
Teachers who participate in the extended-day program authorized by School District #259 will be reimbursed at a rate of $26 per hour.
Other
Extracurricular Absent Docking — Board docks pay on per diem basis for days absent from assigned extracurricular activity
The Board will dock the pay on a per diem basis for any days a Teacher is absent for an assigned extracurricular activity.
Other
Extracurricular Absent Termination — If teacher absent 4 or more days from assigned extracurricular activity, superintendent terminates with written notice
If the Teacher is absent for four (4) or more days for the assigned extracurricular or athletic activity, the Superintendent will terminate the Teacher from the extracurricular or athletic activity by giving the Teacher a written notice to that effect along with the reason for termination.
Other
Extracurricular Band Director — Band Director stipend
Band Director: $1200 (plus $85 for each parade and/or competition; two (2) practices per week to receive stipend)
Other
Extracurricular Beta Club — BETA Club/Student Council Sponsors (2) stipend
BETA Club/Student Council Sponsors (2): $1200
Other
Extracurricular Choir Director — Choir Director stipend
Choir Director: $1200
Other
Extracurricular Drill Team — Drill Team Sponsor stipend
Drill Team Sponsor: $1200
Other
Extracurricular Majorette — Majorette Sponsor stipend
Majorette Sponsor: $1200
Other
Extracurricular Scholastic Bowl — Scholastic Bowl stipend
Scholastic Bowl: $1200
Other
Extracurricular Science Fair — Science Fair stipend
Science Fair: $1200
Other
Fair Share Nonmember — Non-members must pay fair share of costs of union services under state and federal law
All employees covered by this agreement who are not members of the union shall pay to the union each month their fair share of the costs of the services rendered by the union that are chargeable to non-members.
Other
Field Trip Advance Notice — District and teacher must meet to plan field trip 30 days in advance unless waived
District administration and Teacher(s) will meet to plan the field trip thirty (30) days in advance of the occurrence of the field trip. If the Administration or Teacher(s) have an opportunity to implement a field trip that would otherwise not be available to the students, the thirty (30) days may be waived.
Other
Field Trip Medical Exemption — Teacher with medical condition can provide doctor's note to be excused from field trip; remains on duty at school
If a Teacher has a medical health condition preventing the Teacher from attending the field trip, the Teacher must deliver to the Principal a doctor's note excusing the Teacher from the field trip, and the Teacher will be on work duty and take on assignments assigned by the Principal.
Other
Field Trip Non Attendance Coverage — One teacher stays behind for every 20 students unable to attend field trip
One Teacher will stay behind for every twenty (20) students who cannot attend the field trip.
Other
Field Trip Planning Advance — District administration and Professional Educator(s) will meet to plan field trip 30 days in advance of occurrence
Prior to the implementation of a field trip, district administration and Professional Educator(s) will meet to plan the field trip thirty (30) days in advance of the occurrence of the field trip.
Other
Field Trip Teacher Attendance — All teachers attend and moderate field trips within 7.5-hour workday; District adjusts teacher work day for field trip attendance
All teachers shall attend and moderate field trips within the seven and one-half (7 ½) hour workday which involve their homeroom students, and the District shall work with the Teacher to adjust the Teacher's work day so that such attendance and moderation can be conducted.