Other
Agreement Duration — School years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
Effective Dates: August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available after Board's answer
The decision of the arbitrator regarding a grievance, on the current contract only, shall be final and binding on both Parties. Binding arbitration shall mean the hearing and determination of a case in controversy by a person chosen by the Parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Administrative Assistant FY17 final step
Administrative Assistants FY17: $25.55
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Administrative Assistant FY26 Contract Year 1
Administrative Assistants Contract Year 1 (FY26): $20.17
Other
Bargaining Unit Scope Excluded — Administrators and employees associated with transportation department excluded from unit
excluding all administrators and any employee associated with the transportation department for the purposes of negotiations with respect to salaries, related economic fringe benefits, and conditions of employment
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Wage schedule increase for 2025-2026 per Appendix D
The classified wage schedules will be increased for the 2025-2026 school year, the 2026-2027 school year, the 2027-2028 school year, the 2028-2029 school year, and the 2029-2030 school year as set forth in Appendix D.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% base salary increase for 2026-2027
For the 2026-2027 school year, teachers will advance one-step on the salary schedule, plus lane movement, and the base salary will increase by 4%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% base salary increase for 2027-2028
For the 2027-2028 school year, teachers will advance one-step on the salary schedule, plus lane movement, and the base salary will increase by 4%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — One (1) sick day per year may be used to attend the funeral of an individual regardless of whether the individual is covered by Article 28, Section A-5
One (1) sick day per year may be used to attend the funeral of an individual regardless of whether the individual is covered by Article 28, Section A-5. Additional days may be approved by the superintendent
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The school year shall consist of one hundred seventy-six (176) student contact days plus five (5) professional development/in-service/parent-teacher conference days to equal no more than one hundred eighty-one (181) days in total
The school year shall consist of one hundred seventy-six (176) student contact days plus five (5) professional development/in-service/parent-teacher conference days to equal no more than one hundred eighty-one (181) days in total
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $25,000 Term Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy per employee
the premium for a $25,000 Term Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy per employee;
Compensation
Differential Salary Wages — Classified employee wage differentials are listed in Appendix D
Classified employee wage differentials are listed in Appendix D.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employees completed probation evaluated at least once each year
Employees who have completed their probationary periods will be evaluated at least once each year according to board policy.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal discussion, First Step (written to administrator), Second Step (written to superintendent), Third Step (submitted to Board), Fourth Step (arbitration request)
First Step: written grievance to appropriate administrator. Second Step: written grievance to superintendent. Third Step: grievance submitted to Board. Fourth Step: Association may request arbitration within thirty (30) calendar days.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 50% of family coverage premium
Family Coverage: Board – 50%, Employee – 50%
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 80% of single coverage premium
Any increase or decrease in health insurance premiums will be shared between the Board and the employees in the following manner: Single Coverage: Board – 80%, Employee – 20%
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The official school day shall begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.
The official school day shall begin at 7:45 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $126,558 MA+30 Step 24 base w/board paid TRS 2025-2026
MA+30 Step 24 Base w/Board Paid TRS: $126,558
Other
No Discrimination — No discrimination by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or handicap
There shall be no discrimination against any employee(s) by the Board or Association because of nationality, color, religious belief, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, or handicap.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike, withhold services, or engage in slowdown
The Association hereby agrees not to encourage, promote, initiate, engage, or participate in any manner in a strike, withholding of services, slowdown, or any other activity or action that would interfere.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $5,000 bonus incentive for 12+ months retirement notice (Option A) or lump sum (Option B)
If an employee provides twelve (12) months' notification of retirement to the superintendent, the $5,000 bonus incentive payment will be paid out in equal installments over the employees' last twelve (12) months of employment, or twenty-four (24) pay periods.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Custodians off schedule prior to 2015-2016 receive 4% increase to 2025-2026 base wage in FY27
Custodians 'off schedule' prior to 2015-2016 will receive a 4% increase to their 2025-2026 base wage in FY27
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Custodians off schedule prior to 2015-2016 receive 4% increase to 2026-2027 base wage in FY28
Custodians 'off schedule' prior to 2015-2016 will receive a 4% increase to their 2026-2027 base wage in FY28
Other
Payroll Deductions — Minimum deduction per pay period: $5
The minimum deduction per pay period shall be $5. Skyline, United Way, Service Plus Credit Union, Tax sheltered annuities, Additional life insurance, Medical coverage when applicable, UTHS Booster Club
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Employees allocated two personal leave days each year
Employees will be allocated two (2) personal leave days each year. Unused personal days shall accumulate for use in the following year for a maximum of four (4) days.
Other
Probation Period Days — New employees on probation for first ninety (90) workdays
All new employees are considered to be on probation for the first ninety (90) workdays of employment. Prior to the end of this probationary period, the immediate supervisor must complete an Evaluation Report form.
Other
Recognition Agent — United Township Education Association-IEA-NEA recognized as negotiating agent for classified employees on rates of pay, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment
part-time certificated employees and regularly employed, non-certificated employees (hereinafter employees), but excluding bus drivers and all supervisory, managerial, and confidential employees with respect to rates of pay, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Annual Salary Increase — Annual salary increase of 5% for each year of retirement incentive plan participation
The teacher's salary for the first year of retirement plan participation shall be five percent (5%) higher than the teacher's base salary. In each of the years thereafter until retirement, the teacher's salary shall be increased by five percent (5%) over the prior year's salary.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Final Year Payment — Post-retirement payment of 20% final salary for employees retiring in final year
For individuals who apply for retirement in their final year and are not covered by the TRS 6% Penalty Condition, a post-retirement payment equal to twenty percent (20%) of their final salary shall be paid.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Four Year Payment — Post-retirement payment of 5% final salary for employees retiring four years in advance
For individuals who apply for retirement four (4) years in advance and are not covered by the TRS 6% Penalty Condition, a post-retirement payment equal to five percent (5%) of their final salary shall be paid.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Notice Deadline — Teachers must provide notice of retirement intention by May 1 prior to implementation year
A teacher desiring to begin the Retirement Incentive Plan during the 2019-2020 school year or any subsequent year, must provide written notice to the superintendent of his or her intention to retire and participate in the Retirement Incentive Plan by May 1.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Plan Eligibility — Teachers eligible for retirement incentive plan with 15+ years consecutive service prior to retirement
Eligibility. Teachers are eligible to participate in this retirement incentive plan if they: a. have at least fifteen (15) consecutive years of service in the district prior to retirement declaration.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Three Year Payment — Post-retirement payment of 10% final salary for employees retiring three years in advance
For individuals who apply for retirement three (3) years in advance and are not covered by the TRS 6% Penalty Condition, a post-retirement payment equal to ten percent (10%) of their final salary shall be paid.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Two Year Payment — Post-retirement payment of 15% final salary for employees retiring two years in advance
For individuals who apply for retirement two (2) years in advance and are not covered by the TRS 6% Penalty Condition, a post-retirement payment equal to fifteen percent (15%) of their final salary shall be paid.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contributes full amount of member contribution to TRS at 9.4% or higher rate
The Board agrees to contribute the full amount of the member contribution to TRS in addition to the amounts provided for in this Article. Should the member TRS contribution rate for any employee increase above 9.9% effective for the 2012-13 school year, the employee shall be responsible.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. The employee contributions under the Pension Code, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid by the Board in lieu of contributions by the employees.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Classified employees retain reemployment rights for one school year or one calendar year from layoff
A classified employee shall retain reemployment rights for the following school term or within one calendar year from the beginning of the following school term.
Leave
Sabbatical Eligibility Years — Teachers with six continuous years of service eligible for sabbatical leave
Any teacher who has been in continuous service in the District for a period of six (6) years is eligible for a sabbatical leave.
Leave
Sabbatical Salary Percentage — Sabbatical recipient receives one-half base salary
The recipient shall receive one-half (1/2) his/her salary based on the salary schedule used in the District during his/her leave.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30
Lanes: BA Base Salary, BA+15 Base w/Board Paid TRS, MA Base Salary, MA+15 Base w/Board Paid TRS, MA+30 Base w/Board Paid TRS
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 25 steps (0-24) on certified salary schedule
Step 0 through Step 24 shown in Certificated Salary Schedule 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029, 2029-2030
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Each regular full-time employee is entitled to a total of fifteen (15) sick days per year with full pay
Each regular full-time employee is entitled to a total of fifteen (15) sick days per year with full pay. Full time employees with twenty (20) or more years of in-district experience shall receive twenty (20) sick days per year
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — The unused portion of sick leave for all employees shall be accumulated from year to year without limitation
The unused portion of sick leave for all employees shall be accumulated from year to year without limitation and shall be based upon the number of hours worked daily
Compensation
Step Increase — A qualified classified employee shall be reimbursed at a rate of $35 per period for substitute work
A qualified classified employee shall be reimbursed at a rate of $35 per period or their current hourly rate, whichever is higher, when acting as a substitute for one or more periods
Retirement
Trs Penalty Condition — TRS creditable compensation increase exceeding 6% triggers penalties for retiring within 4 years
If a teacher receives an increase in TRS creditable compensation exceeding six percent (6%) in the four (4) years used for TRS retirement calculations, then the district will be required to pay a penalty for that increase.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision insurance coverage up to $4 per month for single or varies for family
the premium for vision insurance coverage up to $4 per month for single coverage or $11 per month for family coverage; and