Other
Additional Professional Responsibilities — Licensed Staff Member employed for additional professional responsibilities requiring certification compensated weekly or hourly at 2.75% x 90% x salary
Licensed Staff Member employed for additional professional responsibilities requiring certification shall be compensated: Weekly = 2.75 x 90% x Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A; Hourly = 2.75 x 90% x Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A
Compensation
Approved Club Sponsor Base Rate — $931.82 for duration of this Agreement
The base rate for Staff Member sponsors of approved clubs above will be $931.82 the duration of this Agreement
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration conducted by arbitrator selected from American Arbitration Association roster. Decision is final and binding.
Arbitration proceedings conducted by arbitrator selected from roster following American Arbitration Association rules. Decision of Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
Other
Armed Security Stipend — Stipend for Armed Security
Stipend for Armed Security $700
Other
Assault Conference — Affected employee entitled to conference with principal when requested within ten (10) school days or before assaulting student is readmitted to classroom
Any affected employee shall be entitled to a conference with the principal (or designee) when requested by the employee within ten (10) school days or before an assaulting student is readmitted to the classroom.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Bus Driver Level 20 maximum hourly rate
BUS DRIVERS Placement Schedule 2025-2026: Level 20: $25.22
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — New employee minimum starting pay varies: Bus Monitors $16.05; Custodian $16.05; Cooks $16.05; Para A $16.20; Security $16.25; Para B $16.50; School Support C $17.00; Para C $17.00; School Support B $17.00; Cafeteria Coordinators $17.25; Groundskeepers $17.75; Clerical $18.00; Administrative Assistant $18.75; Bus Drivers $20.50; ECFC Associates $21.00; ECFC Bachelors $25.00; School Support A $27.00 (2025-2026)
NEW EMPLOYEES 2025-2026 Minimum Starting Pay: Bus Monitors $16.05; Custodian $16.05; Cooks $16.05; Para A $16.20; Security $16.25; Para B $16.50; School Support C $17.00; Para C $17.00; School Support B $17.00; Cafeteria Coordinators $17.25; Groundskeepers $17.75; Clerical $18.00; Administrative Assistant $18.75; Bus Drivers $20.50; ECFC Associates $21.00; ECFC Bachelors $25.00; School Support A $27.00.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Various increases by classification: Custodian $1.15; Groundskeepers $2.10; Bus Drivers $0.50; Bus Monitors $1.10; Cooks $0.50; Cafeteria Coordinators $1.25; Security $1.25; Administrative Assistant $0.65; Clerical $0.65; Para A $0.50; Para B $0.75; Para C $1.00; School Support A 3.00%; School Support B $0.60; School Support C $1.07; ECFC Associates unchanged; ECFC Bachelors $5.00; Teachers 3% TRS
CURRENT EMPLOYEES Increase 2025-2026: Custodian $1.15, Groundskeepers $2.10, Bus Drivers $0.50, Bus Monitors $1.10, Cooks $0.50, Cafeteria Coordinators $1.25, Security $1.25, Administrative Assistant $0.65, Clerical $0.65, Para A $0.50, Para B $0.75, Para C $1.00, School Support A 3.00%, School Support B $0.60, School Support C $1.07, ECFC Bachelors $5.00, Teachers 3% TRS.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Various increases by classification: Custodian $0.49; Groundskeepers $0.54; Bus Drivers $0.50; Bus Monitors $0.48; Cooks $0.49; Cafeteria Coordinators $0.50; Security $0.48; Administrative Assistant $0.59; Clerical $0.55; Para A $0.49; Para B $0.50; Para C $0.51; School Support A $0.84; School Support B $0.55; School Support C $0.51; ECFC Bachelors $1.00; Teachers 3% Salary
Current Employee Increase 2026-2027: Custodian $0.49, Groundskeepers $0.54, Bus Drivers $0.50, Bus Monitors $0.48, Cooks $0.49, Cafeteria Coordinators $0.50, Security $0.48, Administrative Assistant $0.59, Clerical $0.55, Para A $0.49, Para B $0.50, Para C $0.51, School Support A $0.84, School Support B $0.55, School Support C $0.51, ECFC Bachelors $1.00, Teachers 3% Salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 4 days for death in Immediate Family or in-law relationships; 1 day for aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews or corresponding relatives of spouse. Employees must work 20+ hours/week to be eligible.
In the event of a death in a Bargaining Unit Employee's Immediate Family, or the death of a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, funeral leave shall be allowed up to 4 days per occurrence.
Other
Building Advisory Committee — Advisory committee consisting of building principal and Union building representative(s) shall meet at least once every other month
An advisory committee consisting of the building principal or his/her designee and the Union building representative(s) shall meet at least once every other month. Representatives may have approximately five minutes before or after building meetings to share information and make announcements.
Workday
Bus Driver Absent Three Days Notification Intent — Drivers absent more than three working days may submit Notification of Intent to Bid form
Drivers who are going to be absent for more than three (3) working days during the school year have the option of completing a 'Notification of Intent to Bid' request form before or during their absence.
Compensation
Bus Driver Cdl Reimbursement — District pays actual cost of Commercial Driver's License and School Bus Permit
The District shall pay for the actual cost of the Commercial Driver's License and the School Bus Permit. Bus Drivers shall submit their receipt of the charge incurred for renewing the C.D.L. and shall be reimbursed for said cost.
Workday
Bus Driver Five Hour Routes Allowed — Drivers may be assigned five-hour routes; benefits applicable
Drivers may be assigned five-hour routes. Benefits of five-hour employees will be applicable.
Compensation
Bus Driver Physical Exam Reimbursement — District reimburses Bus Drivers for state required CDL physical exam up to negotiated rate
The District will reimburse Bus Drivers for their state required CDL physical exam from the physician or medical provider of their choice. The District will negotiate a rate annually with a local medical provider and will reimburse the Bus Driver up to that year's negotiated rate.
Compensation
Bus Driver Route Setup Days — Drivers paid for 2 days at beginning of school year to set up routes and contact parents
Drivers will be paid for 2 (two) days at the beginning of the school year to set up routes and contact parents. A third day could be added with administrative approval.
Workday
Bus Driver Special Ed Probationary Period — Probationary period of 15 working days for Special Ed bus routes
Upon assignment of a route that primarily contains Special Ed. students, a probationary period of not more than fifteen (15) working days shall be established. During this time the Bus Driver who was assigned this route containing primarily Special Ed. students shall retain his/her previous route assignment and a 'sub' driver will drive said route.
Other
Calendar Development — Each winter, superintendent will meet with union president to develop school calendar option for employee feedback before Board adoption
Each winter, the superintendent will meet with the union president for the purposes of developing a school calendar option, which will then be presented to the employees of the District for feedback before the adoption by the Board.
Leave
Clerical Staff Hired After Ratification Holidays — Labor Day and Memorial Day
For clerical staff members hired after the date of ratification of this agreement who regularly work 259 days or less per year, the member shall receive holiday pay for Labor Day and Memorial Day.
Leave
Clerical Staff Holidays Pre Ratification — 9 paid holidays
Clerical Staff employed prior to ratification shall retain his/her 9 paid holidays.
Leave
Compensatory Time Paraprofessional — Paraprofessionals may request 7 hours compensatory time for approved activities before fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Paraeducators, In School Suspension Supervisors, Student Family Support Liaisons, Attendance Liaisons, Family Liaisons, and Interpreters may request compensatory time in lieu of reporting to work if the member has completed seven (7) or eight (8) hours of approved activities before the fall Friday of Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Leave
Compensatory Time Paraprofessional Alternate — Paraprofessionals may request 8 hours compensatory time for approved activities before fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Paraeducators, In School Suspension Supervisors, Student Family Support Liaisons, Attendance Liaisons, Family Liaisons, and Interpreters may request compensatory time in lieu of reporting to work if the member has completed seven (7) or eight (8) hours of approved activities before the fall Friday of Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Other
Consultation Committee — Consultation Committee composed of maximum twelve (12) representatives of the Union selected by the Union and Superintendent
The Union and the District agree to establish a Consultation Committee composed of a maximum of twelve (12) representatives of the Union selected by the Union and the Superintendent. Consultation Committee shall meet at mutually agreed upon times as needed.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Holiday pay included for 260-day, 8-hour basis employees. Staff contracts 260-day basis referenced.
Only a Bargaining Unit Employee who is employed on a 260-day, 8 hour basis per year will receive holiday pay. Holiday pay is included in the annual salary amount in the salary schedule.
Workday
Custodial Break 15 Minutes — Custodians receive 15-minute breaks in 8-hour shift
Regarding custodians only, subject to the discretion and authorization of the Principal/Supervisor based on work assignments, staffing and needs of the District, each custodian receives two 15-minute breaks in a period of an eight-hour shift and an additional 15 minutes for each additional 4 hours worked.
Workday
Custodial Break Duration 8hr — Custodians receive two 15-minute breaks in 8-hour shift
Each custodian receives two 15-minute breaks in a period of an eight-hour shift and an additional 15 minutes for each additional 4 hours worked.
Workday
Custodial Building Check — Custodian performing building check will be paid for time required to complete task, but in no case less than one (1) hour
On days during the school year when staff is not present in District buildings, the District may request a building check. Custodian performing check will be paid for amount of time required to complete task, but in no case less than one (1) hour.
Compensation
Custodial Compensatory Time Annual Max — Custodians may request compensatory time in lieu of overtime, maximum 24 hours per year (July 1 to June 30)
Bargaining unit members may request compensatory time in lieu of receiving overtime pay at a one and one-half times that of the employee's regular rate of pay, for a yearly total of no more than 24 hours per year, July 1 to June 30.
Compensation
Custodial Compensatory Time Carryover Max — Custodians may carry over up to 24 hours of compensatory time to next fiscal year
The parties agree that a bargaining unit member may carry over to the next fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours of compensatory time.
Leave
Custodial Compensatory Time Yearly Max — Custodians may request compensatory time in lieu of overtime, maximum 40 hours per year
Bargaining unit members may request compensatory time in lieu of receiving overtime pay at one and one-half times that of the employee's regular rate of pay, for a yearly total of no more than forty (40) hours per year, July 1 to June 30.
Compensation
Custodial Emergency Call Min Rate — Employee required to report in emergency paid minimum 1 hour at 1.5× regular rate
An employee required to report to work in an emergency shall be paid for all hours worked, but not less than a minimum of one (1) hour at a rate of one- and one-half times the regular rate of pay.
Insurance
Custodial Training Provided — District provides and compensates for appropriate training for certifications and licenses (asbestos, lawn spraying)
District will provide and compensate for appropriate training to maintain employee's current educational training, course certificates and license pertaining to specific jobs such as; asbestos and lawn spraying.
Workday
Custodial Work Week — Custodial regular work week shall be Monday-Friday when district office is open. Work week consists of five (5) eight (8) hour work shifts.
The regular work week shall be Monday-Friday when the district office is open. A schedule of district office date and hours will be posted on the QPS website. Any forty (40) hours worked during this time period shall equal a regular work week.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental and vision care coverage provided under the Base Plan
permanent Bargaining Unit Members covered by this Agreement whose hour of work qualifies them as a .5 FTE (at least 4 hours per day and 20 hours per week) for health and welfare, dental, and vision care coverage under the Base Plan.
Workday
Discipline Progressive Steps — Progressive corrective discipline: (1) verbal reprimand, (2) written reprimand, (3) suspension without pay, (4) termination
Steps of progressive corrective discipline are: (1) verbal reprimand, (2) written reprimand, (3) suspension without pay, and (4) termination.
Other
Employee Assault Reporting — Report of assault or battery on employees by students and/or parent(s) or staff member shall be regarded as urgent concern and reported immediately to building principal
A report by an employee of an assault or battery on employees by students and/or parent(s) or staff member shall be regarded by district authorities as a matter of urgent concern. If occurring during performance of employee's school duties, such assault or battery shall be reported to the building principal (or designee) immediately.
Workday
Esp Meal Break Consecutive Hours — ESP working 5+ consecutive hours receives 1.5-hour uninterrupted meal break
Each employee working five or more consecutive hours receives one-1/2-hour uninterrupted meal break and may leave the building after notifying the building administrator.
Workday
Esp Meal Break Five Hours — Employees working 5+ consecutive hours receive 1.5-hour uninterrupted meal break
Each employee working five or more consecutive hours receives one-1/2-hour uninterrupted meal break and may leave the building after notifying the building administrator.
Workday
Esp Overtime Minimum Hours Per Week — Overtime is time over 40 hours in a work week
Overtime is time actually worked over 40 hours in a work week. Overtime will be reimbursed at one and one-half times (150%) the ESP's regular hourly rate of pay.
Compensation
Esp Overtime Rate — ESP overtime paid at one and one-half times regular hourly rate
Overtime will be reimbursed at one and one-half times (150%) the ESP's regular hourly rate of pay. The 40 hours in a work week includes all hours for which the employee was paid.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured Licensed Staff Member shall be evaluated in writing at least once every three (3) years if previous summative rating is rated as either 'excellent' or 'proficient'.
A Tenured Licensed Staff Member shall be evaluated in writing at least once every three (3) years if previous summative rating is rated as either 'excellent' or 'proficient'.
Compensation
Extended Contract Additional Responsibilities — Extra classes taught minimum of 45 days on continuous basis
Specific additional professional responsibilities, which require work days beyond 181 days, which shall be entitled to additional compensation under this provision of the Agreement may include but not be limited to Licensed Staff Members in the following classifications: counselors, social workers, psychologists, librarian, summer school, non-administrative deans, and extra classes which are taught a minimum of forty five (45) days on a continuous basis.
Other
External Posting — If internal candidate does not meet overall needs of District, position may be posted externally for at least five (5) days
At the end of three (3) working days, the position may be posted externally for a period of at least five (5) days if an internal candidate does not meet the overall needs of the District.
Compensation
Extra Duties Hourly Rate — Hourly compensation for extra duties: 1/40 × 2.75% × 90% × Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A
- Hourly = 1/40 x 2.75% x 90% x Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A
Compensation
Extra Duties Weekly Rate — Weekly compensation for extra duties: 2.75% × 90% × Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A
A Licensed Staff Member may be employed for work in excess of the regular 181-day work year... shall be compensated on the following basis: - Weekly = 2.75% x 90% x Licensed Staff Member's Salary on Schedule A
Other
Fair Share Nullified — Fair share provisions formerly in contract have been nullified in light of Janus vs. AFSCME decision
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Janus vs. AFSCME, the fair share provisions formerly in this contract have been nullified. If in the future this decision is overturned by future courts, the provision shall be full reinstated.
Compensation
Food Service Uniforms Annual — District provides 3 uniform shirts annually for Food Service Workers
At the beginning of each school year, the District will provide 3 uniform shirts of the type that are required by the District for Food Service Workers to wear on the job.
Compensation
Food Service Uniforms Provided — District provides 3 uniform shirts to food service workers at beginning of year
At the beginning of each school year, the District will provide 3 uniform shirts of the type that are required by the District for Food Service Workers to wear on the job. Additional uniform shirts should be made available at the District's cost.
Other
Food Service Work Interruption — If regular school day is interrupted due to unexpected events or weather, causing lunch not to be served at any K-12 building, Food Service Workers' timesheet compensation will not be negatively impacted
If the regular school day is interrupted due to unexpected events, weather related events (i.e. heat, snow), causing lunch to not be served at any K-12 building, non-timesheet food service workers compensation will not be negatively impacted.
Workday
Food Service Work Week — Food Service Worker regular work week shall start Monday at 12:01 a.m. and conclude Sunday at 12:00 midnight
The regular work week shall start on Monday at 12:01a.m. and conclude on Sunday at 12:00 midnight.
Other
Fsa Eligible — Members have the option of participating in the FSA. The District and Union will follow federal guidelines referencing FSA's (including but not limited to Federal limits, grace periods, and carryover amounts).
Members have the option of participating in the FSA. The District and Union will follow federal guidelines referencing FSA's (including but not limited to Federal limits, grace periods, and carryover amounts).
Insurance
Fsa Flexible Spending Arrangement — Members have the option of participating in the FSA. The District and Union will follow federal guidelines referencing FSA's
Members have the option of participating in the FSA. The District and Union will follow federal guidelines referencing FSA's (including but not limited to Federal limits, grace periods, and carryover amounts).
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Claim Prevention; Step 2: File Grievance/Building Meeting; Step 3: Central Office Meeting; Step 4: Arbitration
If a satisfactory resolution is not reached at Step 3, the Union may submit the Grievance to final and binding arbitration. The request for arbitration shall be submitted to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Insurance
Health Family Premium — HDHP HOPE 4000 Employee + Family Coverage 6.0 daily hours
Medical Plan Premiums - Employee Share 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. Employee + Family Coverage, 6.0 daily hours: $453.59 (HDHP HOPE 4000)
Insurance
Health Insurance Board Share M8 Ppo Single — 85.00% at 30.0 weekly hours
M8 PPO $1100 Single Coverage at 6.0 daily / 30.0 weekly hours: 85.00% board share
Insurance
Health Insurance Cap — Health insurance subject to separate Memorandum of Understanding
Health Insurance Cap defined in Memorandum of Understanding #4 attached to this agreement.
Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage — Health Insurance provided with employee premium share
Health Insurance shall be provided in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
Insurance
Health Insurance Employee Premium M8 Ppo Single — 15.00% at 30.0 weekly hours
M8 PPO $1100 Single Coverage at 6.0 daily / 30.0 weekly hours: 15.00% employee premium
Insurance
Health Insurance Fte Threshold — .5 FTE (at least 4 hours per day and 20 hours per week)
The District shall provide health insurance coverage to permanent Staff Members whose hours of work qualify them as a .5 FTE (at least 4 hours per day and 20 hours per week).
Other
Health Safety Committee — Safety Committee will include Superintendent or designee, two (2) other members chosen by the Superintendent, and seven (7) members of the Union
Safety Committee. A Safety Committee will be established and include the Superintendent, or designee, two (2) other members chosen by the Superintendent, and seven (7) members of the Union, one selected by each subgroup.