Compensation
Aide Starting Salary — Aide starting hourly rate $20.93 for 2023-2024
Aides 2023-2024: $20.93
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator's decision is final and binding
The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Other
Association Communication Rights — Association may use district mail service and employee mailboxes for reasonable volume of mail, and one bulletin board in each school employees' lounge for matters of Association concern
The Association may use the district mail service and employee mailboxes, for a reasonable volume of mail, and one bulletin board in each school employees' lounge for matters of Association concern
Leave
Association Leave Days — Total Association leave shall not exceed 10 school days per year
Such leave shall apply to no more than three (3) Association representatives and total Association leave shall not exceed ten (10) school days per year. The Association President may take up to five (5) additional days per year to conduct Association business.
Other
Association Meeting Space — Association shall have the right to use schools at no charge for general membership meetings, provided meetings do not interfere with instructional program. If overtime custodial services required, fees will be paid by Association
The Association shall have the right to use schools at no charge for general membership meetings, provided meetings in no way interfere with the instructional program. However, if any meeting is held that requires overtime custodial services, fees will be paid by the Association
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA 1 starting salary 2023-2024
2023-2024: $50,446 (BA 1), $51,959 (BA 12), $53,518 (BA 24), $55,926 (MA), $57,604 (MA 15), $59,332 (MA 30)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.5% increase for 2023-24 school year (SEIU Members not classified as Long Term Employees)
SEIU Members (Employees NOT classified as Long Term Employees) will receive the following increases: 2023-24: 5.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% salary increase for 2024-2025
the salary for the 2024-2025 school year shall be increased by four and half percent (4.5%) over the preceding school year annual salary
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three work days with pay for funeral in immediate family
In the event of a funeral in the immediate family, time may be taken off for up to and including the day of the funeral with a maximum of three (3) work days with pay.
Other
Board Packet To Association President — Administration provides Board Packet to Association President at same time as Board packet preparation
The Administration will provide a Board Packet to the Association President at the same time they provide the packet to the Board prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Contents of the packet will include all those items provided to the public.
Workday
Classroom Esp Assignment Hours — 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. work schedule with possible reassignment to other duties
Classroom educational support professionals work from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They may be assigned to other duties when they do not have responsibility for their student.
Workday
Contract Days Esp Aide Lpn — 177 days per school year for Aide/LPN
The educational support professional work year will be: Employee Group Aide/LPN Student 176 Institute 1 Parent-Teacher 0 Work 0 Total Days 177
Workday
Contract Days Esp Rn — 183 days per school year for RN
Employee Group RN Student 176 Institute 4 Parent-Teacher 0 Work 3 Total Days 183
Workday
Contract Days Esp Secretary — 193 days per school year for Secretary
Employee Group Secretary Student 176 Institute 4 Parent-Teacher 2 Work 11 Total Days 193
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 182 days per school year
The teacher work year will be: Employee Group Certified Student 176 Institute 4 Parent-Teacher 2 Work 0 Total Days 182
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Single Dental Premium 0% Employee, 100% District; Family Dental Premium 0% Employee, 100% District
Single Dental Premium 0% (Employee) – 100% (District); Family Dental Premium 0% (Employee) – 100% (District)
Other
Dues Deduction — District automatically deducts Association dues from October through May paycheck; forwarded within 10 working days
Upon written notification from the Association, the Board shall automatically deduct a Teacher's and/or ESP's Association Dues from each paycheck for regular earnings from October through May. Said amount deducted shall be forwarded to the Association no more than ten (10) working days after the payday for which the deduction was made.
Compensation
Educational Enhancement Masters — 4.5% salary increase for Master Degree
Individuals attaining a Master Degree will receive a 4.5% increase in salary.
Compensation
Educational Enhancement Other — 3% salary increase for educational enhancements except Masters
Individuals attaining the following levels of educational enhancements will receive a 3% increase in salary for the following levels of Educational Enhancements
Other
Esp Building Staff Meetings — 2 building staff meetings required for Classroom Assistants/Aides and LPNs
Each school year, ESPs are required to attend the following meetings: Classroom Assistants/Aides Special Education Teacher Assistants/Aides LPNs Building Staff Meetings 2
Other
Esp Classroom Duties — Other than RNs and LPNs, ESPs shall not administer medicine or therapies; may reposition or stretch students
Teachers will receive information on ESP duties and expectations in the classroom on an annual basis. Other than RNs and LPNs, ESPs shall not be required to administer medicine or prescription-based therapies.
Other
Esp Department Meetings — 4 department meetings required annually for Classroom Assistants/Aides and LPNs
Each school year, ESPs are required to attend the following meetings: Classroom Assistants/Aides Special Education Teacher Assistants/Aides LPNs Department Meetings 4
Leave
Esp Lunch Break — 30 minute duty free and unpaid lunch for employees working more than 4 hours
A thirty (30) minute duty free and unpaid lunch is required for any educational support professional working more than four (4) hours in any one day.
Other
Esp Meeting Compensation — ESPs paid at hourly rate for 1 hour participation required at each meeting
ESPs will be paid at his/her hourly rate of pay for the 1 hour of participation required at each meeting.
Other
Esp Meeting Notice Deadline — Required meeting dates released no later than September 1st of each school year
In order to provide sufficient notice for the ESPs to be in attendance, the dates of the required meetings will be released no later than September 1st of each school year.
Leave
Esp Paid Break Short Shift — One 15 minute paid break for employees working 3-6 hours per day
One (1) fifteen (15) minute paid break shall be given to educational support professionals working three to six hours per day.
Leave
Esp Paid Breaks Long Shift — Two 15 minute paid breaks for employees working 6-8 hours per day
Educational support professionals working six to eight hours per day shall receive two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks.
Other
Esp Reassignment Process — Reassignments neither arbitrary nor capricious; discussion and transition plan required
Reassignments shall be neither arbitrary nor capricious. When a reassignment is necessary, the educational support professional may meet with the building principal to discuss the reason.
Compensation
Esp Salary Differential — $1.00 hourly differential for ESPs serving students requiring NVCI Intervention
For educational support personnel who serve students who are likely to require NVCI Intervention, the hourly rate for the approved position shall be increased by one dollar ($1.00).
Other
Esp School Closing — ESPs not required to report during emergency closure but required to work on make-up day
If a school is officially closed because of an emergency situation and the teachers are not required to report to work, ESP who are regularly scheduled to work will not be required to report to work but will be required to work on the make-up day.
Other
Esp Timecard Overtime — Time worked beyond 40 hours per week paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
Time worked beyond 40 hours per week will be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the hourly rate.
Other
Esp Training Requirement — ESPs/LPNs should receive on-the-job training with specialists when possible
On-the-job, student-centered training with specialists (OT/PT) is recommended for all ESPs/LPNs who work in the classroom.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Biennially
A meeting of the Evaluation Committee shall be biennially convened to evaluate the instrument as to its effectiveness and manageability. This committee shall consist of the Superintendent or his/her designee, two administrators, a member of the Association's Executive Board, and two educational support professionals.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure plus arbitration
Informal resolution, written grievance to principal, appeal to superintendent, brief to board, and binding arbitration available within thirty (30) days of board decision.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Family HMO Premium 27.47% employee, 72.53% District for Wellness participants
Family HMO Premium 27.47% (Employee) – 72.53% (District)
Insurance
Health Family Premium Non Wellness — Family HMO Premium 30.47% employee, 69.53% District for non-Wellness participants
Family HMO Premium 30.47% (Employee) – 69.53% (District)
Insurance
Health Family Premium Wellness — Family HMO Premium 27.47% employee, 72.53% District for Wellness participants
Family HMO Premium 27.47% (Employee) – 72.53% (District)
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Annual group rate, comprehensive benefits, major medical benefits, dental insurance, and dependent coverage
An employee on an extended leave of absence under sections H or I, of this article may continue participation at his/her own expense, at the annual group rate, in the district's group health insurance program, including comprehensive benefits, major medical benefits, dental insurance, and dependent coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium Non Wellness — Single HMO Premium 11.61% employee, 88.39% District for non-Wellness participants
Single HMO Premium 11.61% (Employee) – 88.39% (District)
Insurance
Health Single Premium Wellness — Single HMO Premium 8.61% employee, 91.39% District for Wellness participants
Single HMO Premium 8.61% (Employee) – 91.39% (District)
Other
Home Hospital Tutoring Rate — Not less than $30 per hour with mileage reimbursement
Teachers employed to provide home/hospital bound tutorial services for District 23 students shall be paid not less than $30/hour and mileage reimbursement at the rate annually established by the Board.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board matches up to $750 for single coverage HSA contributions
The Board will match employee contributions up to $750 dollars for individuals choosing single coverage and $1,500 for individuals choosing family coverage.
Other
Individual Plan Time Elementary — Minimum 40 minutes per day for Middle School/Elementary Teachers
The Administration will schedule a minimum of forty (40) minutes of individual plan time during student attendance hours per day for Middle School/Elementary Teachers.
Other
Individual Plan Time Kindergarten — Minimum 140 minutes per week for half-day Kindergarten/Early Childhood Teachers
The Administration will schedule a minimum of one hundred forty (140) minutes of individual plan time during student attendance hours per week for each ½ Day Kindergarten/Early Childhood Teachers
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Seven (7) hours including duty-free lunch period
The usual teacher workday shall be seven (7) hours in length, including a duty-free lunch period of the same length as the students but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
Leave
Insurance Eligibility Hours — Must work 30+ hours per week to be eligible for insurance benefits
Only individuals employed for thirty (30) hours or more a week will be entitled to insurance benefits.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Meeting Required — An involuntary transfer shall be made only after a meeting if requested in writing by the teacher
An involuntary transfer shall be made only after a meeting, if requested in writing by the teacher, between the teacher involved and the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Other
Labor Management Committee — Labor Management Committee established for contract implementation and issue discussion; meets at least once per school year
For purposes of maintaining communications and allowing for discussion of issues of mutual concern and/or contract implementations and to ensure adequate exploration of issues prior to the formal bargaining process, the parties shall form a Labor Management Committee which shall meet at least one time during the school year as an organizational meeting and other times as needed.
Workday
Library Aide Elementary Workday — Elementary Library Aides: 6.5 hours or as contracted
Library Aides - Elementary - 6.5 hours or as contracted; Middle School - 7 hours or as contracted.
Workday
Library Aide Middle School Workday — Middle School Library Aides: 7 hours or as contracted
Library Aides - Elementary - 6.5 hours or as contracted; Middle School - 7 hours or as contracted.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Life insurance of $25,000 paid by Board
The Board agrees to pay the cost of life insurance of $25,000.00 for each teacher and educational support professional eligible to receive benefits.
Compensation
Long Term Employee Threshold — LTE threshold increased to $110,553 for 2023-2024, increases by CPI thereafter not to exceed 5%
For the 2023-2024 school year, the threshold amount for identification as an LTE employee shall be increased by five percent (5.0%) to $110,553.
Compensation
Lpn Starting Salary — Licensed Practical Nurse starting hourly rate $27.10 for 2023-2024
Licensed Practical Nurses 2023-2024: $27.10
Compensation
Lte Increase Yr1 — LTE receives 3% increase for 2023-2024
2023-2024: LTE shall receive an increase of 3%.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA starting salary 2023-2024
2023-2024: $50,446 (BA 1), $51,959 (BA 12), $53,518 (BA 24), $55,926 (MA), $57,604 (MA 15), $59,332 (MA 30)
Compensation
Mandated Tuition Coverage — If coursework/credits mandated by District, District pays full cost and does not count toward annual 6 credit hour limitation
If coursework and/or credits are mandated by the District, the District shall pay the full cost of said coursework/credits and the coursework/credits shall not be deducted from the annual six (6) credit hour limitation.
Other
No Strike Clause — Neither the Association, nor its members, nor any person acting on behalf of the Association, shall engage in, or encourage, or support any strike, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render full and complete services
Neither the Association, nor its members, nor any person acting on behalf of the Association, shall engage in, or encourage, or support any strike, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render full and complete services to the school district
Other
Non Supervisory Duty Required — No teacher will be required to take any non-supervisory extra duty
No teacher will be required to take any non-supervisory extra duty.
Other
Notice Of Assignments Deadline — As soon as possible, but no later than the close of the school year
As soon as possible, but no later than the close of the school year, the Administration shall provide a written notice to each of the returning teachers advising him/her of next year's teaching assignment.
Compensation
Nurse Starting Salary — Nurse starting hourly rate $34.40 for 2023-2024
Nurses 2023-2024: $34.40