Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The arbitrator shall follow standard rules of FMCS and decision shall be binding on all parties
The arbitrator shall follow the standard rules of the FMCS and his/her decision shall be binding on all parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $69,693
Step FF, BS lane: $69,693 (exclusive of Board paid TRS)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,893
Step A, BS lane: $43,893 (exclusive of Board paid TRS)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% maximum for Master's column advancement
Teachers moving from Bachelor columns to Master's column shall be limited to six percent (6%) raise. Teacher shall be moved up schedule to highest paying cell that does not exceed six percent (6%).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1,730 increase over prior year
Year 2 - 2025-2026 Increase over prior year $1,730
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1,730 increase over prior year
Year 3 - 2026-2027 Increase over prior year $1,730
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days of bereavement leave without loss of pay for deaths in immediate family or household
A bargaining unit member shall be entitled to up to three (3) days of bereavement leave without loss of pay to attend the funeral of a person in his or her immediate family or household.
Other
Bus Supervisor Afternoon — $4.25
Bus Supervisor (Afternoon) stipend by experience step (1-2) through (11+)
Other
Bus Supervisor Morning — $4.25
Bus Supervisor (Morning) stipend by experience step (1-2) through (11+)
Other
Class Discipline Responsibility — Employee responsible for maintenance of student discipline within classroom; Board provides support and assistance
Although the parties recognize that the Employee has the responsibility for the maintenance of student discipline within his/her classroom, the Board also recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher shall work no more than 176 actual pupil attendance days plus four institute days
Teacher shall work no more than 176 actual pupil attendance days plus four institute days in any school year without additional compensation.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group dental insurance policy for each employee and his/her dependents and spouse
The Board shall provide to employees working thirty (30) or more hours per week a group hospitalization, major medical and dental insurance policy for each employee and his/her dependents and spouse.
Other
Early Retirement Incentive Eligible Years — Teachers with ten or more years of service eligible for ERI
Teachers with ten or more years of service in the District are eligible to receive additional benefits as they approach retirement under the terms of this Early Retirement Incentive (ERI)
Other
Early Retirement Incentive Salary Increase Percent — 6% annual salary increase for ERI-eligible teachers
TRS Creditable Salary for each of the three (3) years prior to retirement shall be equal to 106 percent of the TRS Creditable Salary received the prior year
Other
Extracurricular Stipends 58 Lead Leadership — $600
5-8 Lead of Leadership Committee: $600 (2024-2027)
Other
Extracurricular Stipends K4 Lead Leadership — $600
K-4 Lead of Leadership Committee: $600 (2024-2027)
Other
Extracurricular Stipends Leadership Committee — $400
Leadership Committee Members: $400 (2024-2027)
Other
Extracurricular Stipends Mtss Committee — $400
MTSS Committee Member: $400 (2024-2027)
Other
Extracurricular Stipends Mtss Coordinator — $900
MTSS Coordinator: $900 (2024-2027)
Other
Extracurricular Stipends Youth Authors — $200
Young Authors: $200 (2024-2027)
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Complaint of violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of Agreement provisions
A grievance shall mean a complaint that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance No Retaliation — Employees participating in grievance procedure protected from disciplinary action or reprisal
An employee who participates in the Grievance Procedure shall not be subject to disciplinary action or reprisal because of such participation.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance process: Superintendent, Board of Education, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Step One: conference with Superintendent within 10 school days. Step Two: written appeal to Board within 30 school days. Step Three: binding arbitration within 30 school days after Board decision.
Grievance
Grievance Union Representation — Employee may have Union representative present in meetings with administrators or supervisors
An employee may have a Union representative present when required to meet with any administrator or supervisor concerning a grievance.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 80% of annual premium if family medical and/or family dental coverage are chosen
Board paying ninety-five percent (95%) of the annual premium if single medical and/or single dental coverage are chosen, eighty percent (80%) of the annual premium if family medical and/or family dental are chosen.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 95% of annual premium if single medical and/or single dental coverage are chosen
Board paying ninety-five percent (95%) of the annual premium if single medical and/or single dental coverage are chosen, eighty percent (80%) of the annual premium if family medical and/or family dental are chosen.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers on steps I-FF shall only be allowed to move one column per year
Teachers on steps I-FF shall only be allowed to move one column per year. Teachers moving from Bachelor columns to Master's column shall be limited to six percent (6%) raise.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $87,382
Step FF, MS+32 lane: $87,382 (exclusive of Board paid TRS)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $49,393
Step A, MS+16 lane: $49,393 (exclusive of Board paid TRS)
Other
No Strike Clause — Federation agrees not to authorize, sanction, instigate, condone or acquiesce in any strike or withholding of services during the term of this Agreement
The Federation agrees that under no circumstances will it authorize, sanction, instigate, condone or acquiesce in, nor will any member of the Federation take part in, any strike or withholding of services during the term of this Agreement.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days per year for personal business or emergency without loss of pay
Each employee shall be entitled to three (3) days leave per year for personal business or emergency without loss of pay or deduction of sick leave.
Other
Personnel File Access Request — Superintendent provides opportunity for inspection within two working days of request
The Superintendent shall provide the employee the opportunity for inspection of the requested records within two (2) working days after the request. If such deadline cannot reasonably be met, the employer shall have an additional seven (7) days to comply.
Other
Personnel File Dispute Response — Employee written reaction to disputed file content must be received within fourteen calendar days
Both items must be received by the employee within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of entry.
Other
Personnel File Extension Max — Additional extension period for personnel file access
If such deadline cannot reasonably be met, the employer shall have an additional seven (7) days to comply. In no instance will the delay in processing last longer than seven (7) working days.
Other
Personnel File Timely Insertion — Material inserted in timely fashion, not to exceed thirty calendar days
Any material, including evaluations, to be placed in the official Board file shall be inserted in a timely fashion, not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days. No material shall be placed in a file without notice to the employee.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contributes 100% of statutory teacher retirement system contributions
the Board shall contribute 100% of statutory teacher retirement system contributions.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Employees shall be paid in accordance with the Salary Schedule(s) attached to this Agreement. In addition to the Salary Schedule, the Board shall contribute 100% of statutory teacher retirement system contributions.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Seven salary lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, BS+32/MS, MS+16, MS+32
Salary schedule contains columns: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, BS+32/MS, MS+16, MS+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps A through FF
Salary schedule for 2026-2027 with 32 steps from A (Step 1) through FF (Step 32).
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 14 sick days annually for employees who first became TRS participants on June 1, 2014 or after
Employees who first became TRS participants on June 1, 2014 or after: Annual Sick Day Allotment 14
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 350 days maximum accumulation for employees who first became TRS participants on June 1, 2014 or after
Employees who first became TRS participants on June 1, 2014 or after: Maximum Accumulation 350
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary increment or steps on salary schedule shall accrue for employees on leave of absence if worked 100+ days during the year
Salary increment or steps on the salary schedule shall not accrue for employees on leave of absence unless the Employee has worked in the District one hundred (100) days or more during the year.
Other
Supervision Activity Supervisor Hourly — $20.25
Activity Supervisor (hourly): $20.25 (2024-2027)
Other
Supervision Lunch Period — $25.00
Lunch Period Supervision (per lunch period): $25.00 (2024-2027)
Other
Supervision Prep Period — $25.00
Prep Period Supervision: $25.00 (2024-2027)
Other
Supervision Study Hall Hourly — $20.25
Study Hall Teacher (hourly): $20.25 (2024-2027)
Other
Union Representation Equal — Union represents all bargaining unit members equally without prejudice
The Union agrees to represent equally and without prejudice all members of the bargaining unit for purposes of negotiations with the Board concerning wages, hours, terms and conditions of their employment and the settlement of grievances.
Other
Union Security Dues Deduction — Dues deducted by payroll upon written consent via signed authorization cards
The dues of bargaining unit members who have given written consent via signed authorization cards shall be deducted by the payroll department. The authorization shall remain in effect from year to year until cancelled by the participating bargaining unit member.
Other
Vacancy Notice Duration — Vacancy not made public until ten working days after notice is posted
No vacancy shall be filled until ten working days after the vacancy notice has been posted. The vacancy will not be made public for the duration of the ten-day period.
Other
Vacancy Notice Posting — Board posts notice of vacant positions at least five days prior to conducting interviews
At least five days prior to conducting interviews for any administrative or instructional position, the Board shall post notice of the vacant position in the Main Office and Teacher's Lounge.