Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration limited to interpretation and implementation of agreement terms
Arbitration is limited solely and simply to interpretation and implementation of the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall not have the power to add to, subtract from, alter or modify in any way, the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA degree, 21 years experience, 2021-2022 salary schedule
2021-2022 salary schedule BA column, 21 years experience row shows $81,125.76
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedule located on pages 23-28 with BA degree entry point
Teachers will be placed on the salary schedule according to the degree they earned (Bachelors' or Masters') that led to their licensure as a teacher, plus any education graduate credits earned beyond the date their degree was conferred.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increase from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
Base salary increases evident across all duty levels from 2021-2022 ($36,708.49) to 2022-2023 ($37,075.57), representing approximately 1% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2022-2023 base salary schedule provided showing schedule update
Base Salary 2022-2023 without TRS contribution $37,075.57; Base Salary 2022-2023 with TRS contribution $40,742.38
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2023-2024 base salary schedule provided
Base Salary 2023-2024 without TRS contribution $38,280.53; Base Salary 2023-2024 with TRS contribution $42,066.51 * Update August 2023
Other
Class Size Max Full Day Kindergarten — Full-Day Kindergarten maximum student-teacher ratio 22
Full-Day Kindergarten 22 (based on homeroom size)
Other
Class Size Max Grade 3 — Grade 3 maximum student-teacher ratio 24
Grades 3 24 (based on homeroom size)
Other
Class Size Max Grades 1 2 — Grades 1-2 maximum student-teacher ratio 22
Grades 1 - 2 22 (based on homeroom size)
Other
Class Size Max Grades 4 5 — Grades 4-5 maximum student-teacher ratio 26
Grades 4 - 5 26 (based on homeroom size)
Other
Class Size Max Grades 6 8 — Grades 6-8 maximum average of academic classes 29
Grades 6 - 8 29 (average of academic classes)
Other
Class Size Max Half Day Kindergarten — Half-Day Kindergarten maximum student-teacher ratio 20
Half-Day Kindergarten 20 (based on homeroom size)
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher day RGS 7:30-3:10, WPES 7:30-3:10, SMMS 7:30-3:10
RGS: 7:30-3:10, WPES: 7:30-3:10, SMMS: 7:30-3:10 Teacher Day times provided in work day schedule table.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance included in plan options
The Board will pay individual medical, dental, and life insurance costs for employee coverage only.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers formally evaluated at least twice each year
Non-tenured teachers shall be formally evaluated at least twice each year, but will be given a summative rating for only the final evaluation.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step One (Building Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board of Education), Step Four (Arbitration)
Step One through Step Four grievance procedure with Building Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education, and final binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employee may purchase single plus one dependent at 65% of family insurance rate
The Board will pay individual medical, dental, and life insurance costs for employee coverage only. The employee may purchase single plus one dependent at 65% of the family insurance rate or family medical insurance coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — PPO in-network deductible
Option 1: The original PPO plan: $500 PPO in-network deductible $1000 PPO out-of-network deductible
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Employer Contribution to HSA is $1,300 per year
Option 2: High Deductible PPO with Health Savings Account (HSA) $2600 PPO in-network deductible $5200 PPO out-of-network deductible Employer Contribution to HSA is $1,300 per year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Student day RGS 7:45-2:30, WPES 7:45-2:35, SMMS 7:42-2:35
RGS Student Day 7:45-2:30, WPES Student Day 7:45-2:35, SMMS Student Day 7:42-2:35 per work day schedule table.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Movement on salary schedule limited to two lanes in given school year
Movement on the salary schedule will be limited to two lanes in a given school year. * Update August 2023
Other
Lunch Period Minutes — Teachers teaching 4+ hours entitled to 35 continuous-minute duty-free lunch period daily
Each teacher that teaches four or more clock hours shall be entitled to a thirty-five (35) continuous-minute duty-free lunch period each working day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Masters +40 or Degree, 21 years experience, 2021-2022
2021-2022 salary schedule Masters +40 column, 21 years experience row shows $89,379.04
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Masters degree, 0 years experience, without TRS contribution
Base Salary 2021-2022 without TRS contribution Masters lane $45,885.61
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Staff development course hourly rate 2023-2024
Any certified staff member approved to teach a district initiated staff development course shall receive an hourly rate of .09% of base ($34.45 per hour)
Retirement
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — $500 per year of service up to maximum of 25 years when irrevocable letter received 1 year prior
$500 per year of service to the Rockton School District up to a maximum of 25 years, when an irrevocable letter of retirement is received by March 1 one (1) year prior to the year they wish to retire.
Retirement
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — $400 per year of service up to maximum of 25 years when letter received by March 1 of retirement year
$400 per year of service to the Rockton School District up to a maximum of 25 years, when a letter of retirement is received by March 1 of the year they plan to retire.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time teachers receive 2 personal leave days per year
Full-time teachers shall be granted two (2) personal leave days per year. Part-time teachers shall receive prorated personal days.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — TRS contribution recognized in salary calculations with TRS contribution notation
Base Salary 2021-2022 without TRS contribution vs. with TRS contribution amounts shown; standard TRS employee contribution is 9.4%
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
A teacher who has taught at least fifteen (15) years in District #140; who retires from teaching from District #140; who is eligible to receive a TRS pension; and who notifies the Teachers' Retirement System of his/her retirement shall be entitled to the following salary bonus
Other
Rgs Wpes Prep Time Minutes — RGS/WPES K-5 teachers receive minimum 225 minutes preparation time per regular 5-day school week
All full-time teachers of grades K-5 shall be provided no less than 225 minutes of preparation time per regular scheduled (five day) school week.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA+9, BA+18, BA+27, BA+36, Masters, Masters+10, Masters+20, Masters+30, Masters+40
Salary schedule columns include BA, BA+9, BA+18, BA+27, BA+36, Masters, Masters+10, Masters+20, Masters+30, Masters+40 or Degree
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Experience steps from 0 to 21 years, plus 3-year longevity step for 18-20 range
Salary schedule contains rows for years experience: 0, 1, 2...17, 18-20 (3-Year Longevity Step), 21
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Staff development activity stipend and tutoring provisions
Any certified staff member attending a district initiated staff development activity approved for a stipend payment will be eligible to receive a stipend in the amount of .067% of base ($24.59 per hour).
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick days may accumulate to maximum of 360 days
Sick days may accumulate to three hundred sixty (360) days. Teachers who have accumulated 360 sick leave days will be granted the yearly number of sick leave days they are entitled to.
Compensation
Step Increase — Per diem calculation: BA + 0 years salary divided by 180
For the purpose of this agreement, the per diem will be calculated by dividing the salary as shown for a teacher with a Bachelor's Degree and zero years of experience on the 'Salary Schedule' by 180.