Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
the Association and/or employee with consent of the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties.
Leave
Association Leave Annual Max — The total amount of time so taken does not exceed a maximum of five (5) days per school year by all employees and the total amount of time so taken by an employee does not exceed two (2) days per school year
The total amount of time so taken does not exceed a maximum of five (5) days per school year by all employees and the total amount of time so taken by an employee does not exceed two (2) days per school year.
Leave
Association Leave Per Employee Max — The total amount of time so taken by an employee does not exceed two (2) days per school year
the total amount of time so taken by an employee does not exceed two (2) days per school year.
Leave
Association Leave Same Day Limit — No more than three (3) employees will be excused for the same day under this provision
No more than three (3) employees will be excused for the same day under this provision.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,002
2024-25 Salary Schedule. BS step 0: $43,002 Salary w/TRS
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Maximum annual reimbursement for continued educational progress over fiscal year
The maximum cost of $7,200 per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) shall be equally disbursed ($2,400) in trimesters (Summer, Fall, Spring) with reimbursements for Summer being paid no later than September 30, Fall being paid no later than January 31, and Spring being paid no later than June 30.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Six percent increase over prior year TRS creditable earnings
For the final two (2) years of employment, the teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased each year by six percent (6%) over the teacher's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment respectively.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Six percent increase over prior year TRS creditable earnings
For the final three (3) years of employment, the teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased each year by six percent (6%) over the teacher's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment respectively.
Workday
Before After School Supervision Rotations — Employees in grades K-12 may be assigned before or after school supervision on a rotating basis. This duty will not exceed six (6) one week periods per school year
Employees in grades K-12 may be assigned before or after school supervision on a rotating basis. This duty will not exceed six (6) one week periods per school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days for immediate family death; one additional day allowed for extended family with superintendent approval
Allowable sick leave in the event of death in the immediate family shall apply to both the employee and to members of the spouse's immediate family. Time allowable shall be limited to three (3) days; additionally, one (1) day may be used in the event of death of extended family identified as aunts, uncles, nieces, or nephews.
Workday
Class Size Overload Threshold — Any employee (K-12), excluding PE and music, who has an average class size of more than twenty-five (25) students, without the support of a paraprofessional for the majority of instructional time, would be considered having an overload assignment
Any employee (K-12), excluding PE and music, who has an average class size of more than twenty-five (25) students, without the support of a paraprofessional for the majority of instructional time, would be considered having an overload assignment
Other
Conference Expense Limit Annual — The Board shall annually establish the maximum expenses it will incur per individual teacher for attendance at professional conferences
The Board shall annually establish the maximum expenses it will incur per individual teacher for attendance at professional conferences. The Board will identify maximum for the following: costs for transportation, lodging, per diem meal allowance, registration, and incidental expenses.
Other
Conference Multiple Attendees Limited — Only in special circumstances will more than one (1) employee be permitted to attend the same conference at the same time
Only in special circumstances will more than one (1) employee be permitted to attend the same conference at the same time. If granted, reasonable attempts should be made to share expenses.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One full year of teaching experience defined as 90 teacher days minimum
Employees shall be granted one (1) year teaching experience for any time exceeding one (1) semester of full time service during the school year. A semester shall consist of 90 teacher days, more or less and established on the annual school calendar.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Min — Every employee whose duties require attendance at school for four (4) or more clock hours in any school day shall be entitled to and be allowed a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period but not less than thirty (30) minutes each school day
Every employee whose duties require attendance at school for four (4) or more clock hours in any school day shall be entitled to and be allowed a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period but not less than thirty (30) minutes each school day.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund contribution of 0.84 (84/100) of salary
As part of the established salary schedule, the Board agrees to withhold and pay, on behalf of each teacher, eighty-four hundredths of one percent (.84%) of the teacher's salary as the teacher's contribution to the Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Faculty Evaluation Plan to be considered annually
The Faculty Evaluation Committee shall consist of an equal number of members to be appointed to represent SEA and administration. The committee will meet at least once (1) time annually. The committee will consider feedback on the Faculty Evaluation Plan to determine any necessary changes.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step One (Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Arbitration)
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the Association and/or employee may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's official designee within ten (10) days after receipt of the Step 1 answer. If the Association and/or employee is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, the Association and/or employee with consent of the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contribution increase toward tax sheltered annuity for employees from 1999-2002 agreement
employees who were receiving, at the end of the Agreement in force from 1999 - 2002, a Board contribution toward a tax sheltered annuity (403(b) contribution) shall have their salaries increased permanently by $6,434 (w/TRS) for the length of the contract over the otherwise regularly scheduled salary.
Workday
Instructional Periods Normal — A normal load for employees (6-12) with the exception of media, instrumental music, vocal music, and counselors shall be defined as seven (7) instructional periods
A normal load for employees (6-12) with the exception of media, instrumental music, vocal music, and counselors shall be defined as seven (7) instructional periods, defined as a period (excluding RI) that results in a formal or informal written student evaluation.
Workday
Instructional Subjects Pk12 Max — A normal load for these employees (PK-12) shall consist of no more than fourteen (14) instructional subjects. Advisory is not considered an instructional subject
Further, a normal load for these employees (PK-12) shall consist of no more than fourteen (14) instructional subjects. Advisory is not considered an instructional subject.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,344
2024-25 Salary Schedule. MS step 0: $46,344 Salary w/TRS
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Hiring bonus for certified position recruitment with no qualified candidates available
Upon certification by Superintendent that recruitment for a certified position found no qualified candidate available, Superintendent may offer prospective qualified candidate who has obtained certification a sign-on bonus not to exceed $6,000.00.
Compensation
Overload Assignment Bonus — They shall have their annual salary increased by $500 per semester for such assignment
they shall have their annual salary increased by $500 per semester for such assignment. In the event the overload assignment lasts for less than a full semester, the amount shall be pro-rated accordingly.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) leave days for portfolio completion for NBPTS teachers
Teachers participating in certification through NBPTS shall have three (3) leave days for the purpose of portfolio completion. Teachers who receive certification from the NBPTS shall receive, in addition to all other salary and other payments due to said teachers, a one-time stipend of $1,000.
Workday
Preparation Period Min — The Board shall provide to each Employee a preparation period of forty-five (45) minutes or a normal class period daily
The Board shall provide to each Employee a preparation period of forty-five (45) minutes or a normal class period daily.
Other
Professional Conference Approval Required — It shall be the responsibility of the employee to submit a completed Pre-Approval Request form as developed by the administration when making a request for a Professional Staff Visitation and/or Conference
It shall be the responsibility of the employee to submit a completed Pre-Approval Request form as developed by the administration when making a request for a Professional Staff Visitation and/or Conference.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays TRS contribution of nine percent (9.0%) plus 0.8011% add-on factor
The Board shall pay to TRS for and on behalf of each teacher a retirement contribution of nine percent (9.0%) (actually 9.8011% because of add-on factor) on the teacher's total creditable earnings, as a Board paid contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall pay to TRS for and on behalf of each teacher a retirement contribution of nine percent (9.0%) (actually 9.8011% because of add-on factor) on the teacher's total creditable earnings, as a Board paid contribution.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+8, BS+15, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+15, MS+24, MS+30
2024-25 Salary Schedule includes columns: BS, BS+8, BS+15, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+15, MS+24, MS+30
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Credit for teaching experience outside district; half time employment calculated to nearest half year
Experienced teachers entering the system will be granted credit for teaching experience outside the district. Part time prior employment will be calculated to the nearest half year in accordance with Article VIII, Section A, Part 3.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 days for 36-week contracts; 13 days for 40-week; 14.5 days for 44-week; 16 days for 48-week; 17 days for 52-week
Sick leave without loss of pay shall be credited each school year to each full-time employee on the first day of the employment year. The number of sick days credited annually shall be as follows: 1. Twelve (12) days for those on 36 week contracts 2. Thirteen (13) days for those on 40 week contracts 3. Fourteen and one-half (14 1/2) days for those on 44 week contracts 4. Sixteen (16) days for those on 48 week contracts 5. Seventeen
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Personal leave earned in this manner is subject to a maximum accumulation of seven (7) personal leave days
Personal leave earned in this manner is subject to a maximum accumulation of seven (7) personal leave days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Subsequent year longevity increases for those on last step
For subsequent years, those employees will receive an annual longevity increase of $1000 from their previous salary or $1000 more than the maximum in their vertical lane, whichever is higher.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Annual Max — Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one (1) year may be granted to tenured employees according to following conditions
Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one (1) year may be granted to tenured employees according to the following conditions
Workday
Work Day Length Max — The employee's normal work day, inclusive of lunch, but exclusive of parent/student conferences, faculty meetings, staffing, extracurricular assignments, open houses, emergencies, administrator/employee conferences and advisory committees shall not exceed seven and three quarter hours (7 3/4)
The employee's normal work day, inclusive of lunch, but exclusive of parent/student conferences, faculty meetings, staffing, extracurricular assignments, open houses, emergencies, administrator/employee conferences and advisory committees shall not exceed seven and three quarter hours (7 3/4).