Other
Administrative Liaison Meeting Procedures — Times, dates, and agendas for Administrative Liaison meetings arrived at same fashion as Liaison Committee building meetings
Times, dates and agendas for these meetings will be arrived at in the same fashion as used by the Liaison Committee in the building meetings with principals.
Other
Administrative Liaison Structure — One representative from K-5 and one from 6-12 appointed by Association to meet with Superintendent on school problems and Agreement administration
One representative from grades kindergarten through five (5) and one representative from grades six (6) through twelve (12) will be appointed by the Association to meet with the Superintendent as needed to review and discuss current school problems and practices and the administration of this Agreement.
Compensation
After School Program Posting — Job openings for after school program with teacher certification posted internally for 5 working days
All job openings requiring teacher certification for the after school program shall be posted internally for five (5) working days prior to filling said position. The positions shall be filled based on a letter of interest.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration with costs shared equally by Board and Association
A list of seven (7) arbitrators, who shall be registered with the American Arbitration Association, shall be requested from the Employment Relations Board by the Association. The Arbitrator's decision shall, within the scope of his/her authority, be final and binding on both parties to the extent that said decision is not contrary to state law. Costs incurred for the Arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Board and the Association.
Other
Assignment Change Resign Window — Staff member not in agreement with job assignment allowed to resign within 5 working days of notification
A staff member who is not in agreement with the job assignment will be allowed to resign within five (5) working days of the date of notification.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written preliminary notice of grade/class/subject assignments by last day of school year for forthcoming year
All employees will be given written preliminary notice of their grade, class, and/or subject assignments; building assignments; room assignments; or specialty (such as Librarian) for the forthcoming year, by the last day of the school year.
Other
Association Announcement Faculty Meetings — Upon request, Association representative allowed to make brief announcements during faculty/professional meetings; opportunity to suggest agenda items
Upon request, an Association representative shall be allowed to make brief announcements during any faculty or other professional meeting. The Association shall have the opportunity to suggest items for the agenda.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Total of ten days paid leave for Association business
The District shall grant the Association and its members a total of ten (10) days paid leave for Association business, except that such days may not be used for Association governance.
Leave
Association Meeting Time New Employees — Two hours during New Staff Orientation and within 30 days after hire without loss of pay
The Association shall have the right to meet with new employees for one hour during New Staff Orientation and for one hour during the workday within 30 days after hire without loss of pay or benefits.
Other
Association Meeting Time Rights — Association has right to conduct meetings at employee work locations before/after hours, during meal/breaks without interference, provided no operational impact
The Association shall have the right to conduct meetings at employee work locations before or after regular work hours, during meal periods, and during any other break periods. The Association shall have the right to select the time and place of meetings, provided the meetings do not interfere with the District's operations. The Association shall have the right to conduct meetings without undue interference.
Other
Association Rights Suspended On Strike — Rights granted to Association under Section C suspended upon District's receipt of notice of strike from Association
The rights granted to the Association under this Section shall be suspended upon the District's receipt of a notice of strike from the Association.
Other
Association School Board Agenda Input — Association shall have opportunity to suggest items for School Board agenda
The Association shall have the opportunity to suggest items for the School Board agenda.
Leave
Association Staff Leave — Up to two years unpaid leave for serving as officer in state Association or on its staff
An unpaid leave of absence of up to two (2) years may be granted to any employee for the purpose of serving as an officer in the state Association or on its staff. Upon return from such leave, the employee will be placed at the same position on the Salary Schedule as he/she was when the leave was granted.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 18 maximum salary 2022-2023
Step 18 BA $62,417
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step 1 minimum salary 2023-24
STEP 1: Column I (BA) = 41,580
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule referenced in Article 14 and Appendix A-1
Article 14 addresses compensation including salary, PERS, reimbursement for travel expense, extra duty reimbursement, and extra teaching.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2024-2025 salary schedule increases by 2.25% over 2023-2024
The 2024-2025 salary schedule shall increase by 2.25% over the 2023-2024 salary schedule (see Appendix A-2).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2025-2026 salary schedule increases by 2.25% over 2024-2025
The 2025-2026 salary schedule shall increase by 2.25% over the 2024-2025 salary schedule (see Appendix A-3).
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) days for death in immediate family
Employees granted up to five (5) days, as designated by the employee, for death in the immediate family. Additional days may be granted by the Superintendent.
Other
Board Information Provision — Board agrees to furnish Association with public information and information required by law for Association to function as bargaining representative
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association, in response to reasonable written requests, information which is of a public nature and/or required by law for the Association to function as bargaining representative.
Other
Bulletin Board Posting — Association may post Association materials on bulletin boards in faculty rooms and workrooms
The Association may post Association materials on bulletin boards located in faculty rooms and workrooms.
Other
Co Curricular Class A Percent — Grade 6-12 Band Director, Choral Director, FFA/AG co-curricular pay
Class A: Grade 6-12 Band Director, Choral Director, Grade 6-12 FFA/AG = 8% of base
Other
Co Curricular Class B Percent — Grade 9-12 Student Council Advisor, CTE Advisor co-curricular pay
Class B: Grade 9-12 Student Council Advisor, CTE Advisor = 4% of base
Other
Co Curricular Class C Percent — Elementary Team Leads, Department Heads, Newspaper/Yearbook Advisors co-curricular pay
Class C: Elementary Teacher Team Leads, MS/HS Department Heads, Newspaper Advisor, Yearbook Advisor = 3% of base
Other
Co Curricular Class D Percent — Battle of the Books Coordinator, Tech Coordinators, Prom Director, NHS Advisor co-curricular pay
Class D: Oregon Battle of the Books Coordinator, Building Technology Coordinator, Prom Director, NHS Advisor = 2% of base
Other
Coaching Class A Percent — High School Head Football, Basketball, Wrestling coaching pay
Class A: High School Head Football, Head Basketball Boys/Girls, Head Wrestling Boys/Girls = 12% of base
Other
Coaching Class B Percent — High School Head Track, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Cross Country, Cheer, MS Athletic Director coaching pay
Class B: HS Head Track, Head Volleyball, Head Baseball, Head Softball, Head Soccer Boys/Girls, Head Cross Country, HS Head Cheer, MS Athletic Director = 11% of base
Other
Coaching Class C Percent — High School JV Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, any sport JV/JV2 coaching pay
Class C: HS JV Football, JV Basketball Boys (1&2), JV Basketball Girls, JV Volleyball, JV Baseball, JV Softball, JV Coach ANY sport = 8% of base
Other
Coaching Class D Percent — High School Assistant Varsity Football and Track coaches (3 paid positions each)
Class D: HS Assistant Varsity Football Coach (3 paid), HS Assistant Track Coach (3 paid) = 7% of base
Other
Coaching Class E Percent — High School Assistant Wrestling, Baseball, Cross Country, Softball, Cheer, Soccer, Basketball coaches
Class E: HS Assistant Wrestling, Baseball, Cross Country, Softball, Cheer Fall/Winter, Soccer Boys/Girls, Basketball Boys/Girls = 5% of base
Other
Coaching Class F Amount — Middle School coaches flat rate: Football Team 1&2, Volleyball Team 1&2, Basketball Boys/Girls Team 1&2, Track 1&2, Soccer Boys/Girls, Cross Country
Class F: Middle School Coaches (flat rate) - $1,000 each: Football Teams 1&2, Volleyball Teams 1&2, Basketball Teams 1&2, Track 1&2, Soccer, Cross Country
Other
Complaint Conference Expedited Handling — Conference will be held with licensed staff member regarding complaint; during vacation/holiday periods, every effort made to handle expeditiously
A conference will be held with the licensed staff member regarding the complaint. During vacation (recess) and / or holiday period(s), every effort will be made to handle the complaint expeditiously.
Other
Complaint In Personnel File Removal — Only complaints resulting in disciplinary action or evaluative record placed in personnel file; removed if related discipline overturned
Only complaints which result in disciplinary action or an evaluative record shall be placed in the licensed staff member's personnel file and shall not be removed for any reasons, except if the related discipline is overturned.
Other
Complaint Procedure Notice Timeline — Licensed staff member must be informed verbally or in writing of formal complaint within 10 business days of receipt
A licensed staff member must be informed verbally or in writing of a formal complaint within ten (10) business days of receipt of the complaint.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 191 contract days (192 for new employees)
The school year will consist of 191 contract days (192 for new employees), including: 174-177 student contact days; 5 paid holidays; 4 grading days – one at the end of each quarter; 3 work days for individual employee prep; 2-5 days to be designated by the Board.
Other
Contract Dismissal Statutory Grounds — No contract employee dismissed, non-extended, or non-renewed except for grounds enumerated in ORS 342.805-930
No employee shall be dismissed; non-extended; or non-renewed, except for grounds enumerated in ORS 342.805-930.
Other
Contract Nonextension Notice Timeline First Year — Initial notice of potential non-extension for two-year contract must be given no later than March 15 of first year
In the case of a contract non-extension, initial notice of potential non-extension must be given to the employee no later than March 15 of the first year of his/her two (2) year contract.
Other
Contract Nonextension Notice Timeline Second Year — Final notice of non-extension for two-year contract must be given no later than March 15 of second year, effective June 30
Final notice of non-extension must be given to the employee no later than March 15 of the second year of his/her two (2) year contract, to be effective at the end (June 30) of the two (2) year contract.
Leave
Court Appearance Leave — Full salary continued for jury duty or witness subpoena service
When an employee is called for jury duty or is subpoenaed as a witness before a court, he/she will be continued at full salary for the period of required service. Fees received shall be paid to the District minus actual expenses.
Other
Criticism Confidentiality — All criticism by Administration or Board of employee professional performance shall be confidential
All criticism by the Administration or Board of an employee's professional performance shall be confidential.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in health insurance plan selection
The use of this contribution will be limited to purchase of medical, dental with or without orthodontia, and/or vision coverage. The Association will select OEBB insurance plans annually.
Other
Discipline Definition — Discipline defined as written reprimand, suspension without pay, or reduction in base compensation
Discipline shall be defined as written reprimand, suspension without pay, or reduction in base compensation.
Other
Discipline Dismissal Notice Timeline — Superintendent must give written notice of statutory grounds and facts for dismissal at least 20 days before Board action
In case of contract employee dismissal, the District Superintendent shall give written notice of the statutory grounds and facts relied upon in a letter mailed or presented to the employee, no less than twenty (20) days before Board action.
Other
Discipline Just Cause Requirement — Employee shall not be disciplined without just cause; specific reasons for discipline made available on request
An employee shall not be disciplined without just cause. The specific reasons forming the basis for the discipline shall be made available to the employee, on request.
Other
Dismissal Appeal Timeline — Ten days allowed for appeal of dismissal
Ten (10) days shall be allowed for appeal of a dismissal.
Insurance
Domestic Partners Eligible — Domestic partners eligible for insurance coverage if meeting criteria
Domestic partners of an employee are eligible for coverage under the District insurance plans, if they meet the following criteria: both at least 18 years of age; responsible for each other's welfare; not married; share close personal relationship; jointly share residence for at least six months; jointly financially responsible for basic living expenses.
Other
Dues Deduction Idemnification — Association and District hold each other harmless against all claims arising from dues and payroll deductions; District corrects errors within next pay period
The Association agrees to hold the District harmless against any and all claims, suits orders, or judgments brought against the District as a result of Sections A and B of this Article. The District agrees to allow attorney(s) selected by the Association to defend the Association and the District in such claims. When the District Office has collected incorrect amounts, however, the District shall correct any and all such errors not later than the next pay period following written notification
Other
Early Retirement Benefit — Monthly benefit cap for age 55 at retirement: $525
55 at time of retirement: $525. Beginning with the month of such retirement, the District shall provide to the retired employee an early retirement benefit based on the following monthly caps.
Other
Early Retirement Benefit 56 — Monthly benefit cap for age 56 at retirement: $550
56 at time of retirement: $550
Other
Early Retirement Benefit 57 — Monthly benefit cap for age 57 at retirement: $575
57 at time of retirement: $575
Other
Early Retirement Benefit 58 64 — Monthly benefit cap for age 58-64 at retirement: $625
58-64 at time of retirement: $625
Other
Early Retirement Eligibility — Maximum of seven (7) employees per year eligible for early retirement
Voluntary early retirement shall be an option for no more than seven (7) employees per year who have attained at least the age of fifty-five (55) to fifty-eight (58) years or thirty (30) or more years before September 1.
Other
Early Retirement Insurance To Age 65 — Two-party insurance provided until age 65 or Social Security eligibility
The employee may choose to receive District provided two-party hospital-medical, dental and/or vision insurance for the employee and one other person until the employee reaches sixty-five (65) years of age or the retired employee qualifies for Social Security medical coverage.
Other
Educational Advancement Bonus — Educational Advancement bonus for advanced degrees
Educational Advancement $1,315 (consistent across 2022-2025)
Other
Email And Mailbox Use — Association may use interschool mail and employee mailboxes; District held harmless per Section B.1
The Association may use interschool mail and employee mail boxes for communications. The Association shall hold the District harmless (as per Section B.1, above) against claims by the U.S. Postal Service, any state or federal agency, or any individual or group of individuals regarding the Association's use of the District's mail service.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 95% of individual coverage premium for 2022-2023
The Board shall pay a portion of the insurance premium for individual (employee) coverage for full-time employees selecting to participate in the District health, vision and dental insurance plans. The percentage paid by the Board shall be as follows: 2022-2023 95%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher evaluations shall be completed in accordance with the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA) and PERA rules
Teacher evaluations shall be completed in accordance with the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA) and PERA rules.
Evaluation
Evaluation Goal — Goal of evaluations is to improve instruction and make decisions regarding continued employment
The goal of evaluations for licensed staff is to improve instruction and make decisions regarding continued employment.
Evaluation
Evaluation Handbook Collaboration — No revision to Evaluation Handbook without Association and District collaboration
All licensed staff members shall be evaluated using the District procedure as articulated in the Evaluation Handbook. No revision will be made without the Association and the District will collaborate on developing and revising the Evaluation Handbook as needed.
Evaluation
Evaluation State Law Compliance — Licensed evaluations conducted consistent with state law ORS 342.850 and SB 290; follows Evaluation Handbook guidelines for probationary and contract employees
Licensed evaluations shall be conducted consistent with state law ORS 342.850 and SB 290. The District will follow guidelines as stated in the Evaluation Handbook for both probationary and contract employees.