Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is final and binding under Voluntary Labor Association
the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Association, which shall act as administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $99,312
Step 35 Bachelor's degree salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting salary BA degree, zero years experience
Starting Salary for New Certified Staff: BA with 0 years = $46,361 in 2024-2025
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.98%
Bachelor's step 0 increase from $46,361 (2024-2025) to $49,143 (2025-2026) represents approximately 5.98% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.98%
Bachelor's step 0 increase from $49,143 (2025-2026) to $52,092 (2026-2027) represents approximately 5.98% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase to base salary in 2026-2027
In 2026-2027, each full-time certified staff member will receive an additional 6% increase to their base salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — A teacher may utilize up to three (3) paid days of bereavement leave per event for the death of a spouse, child, parent (natural/foster), brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, relative of the spouse of identical degree or person residing with the employee
A teacher may utilize up to three (3) paid days of bereavement leave per event for the death of a spouse, child, parent (natural/foster), brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, relative of the spouse of identical degree or person residing with the employee.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The school calendar shall consist of no less than one hundred eighty-five (185) days to ensure one hundred seventy-six (176) days of actual pupil attendance
The school calendar shall consist of no less than one hundred eighty-five (185) days to ensure one hundred seventy-six (176) days of actual pupil attendance provided that any days allowed by law for teachers' institute but not used as such shall increase the actual days of pupil attendance.
Compensation
Elementary Plan Prep Time — Elementary teachers will receive no less than 300 minutes of plan/prep time free of any student supervision within a normal scheduled five-day week
Elementary teachers will receive no less than 300 minutes of plan/prep time free of any student supervision within a normal scheduled five-day week. Plan/prep time will be adjusted accordingly when the daily or weekly schedule is shortened.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Certified staff will be evaluated exclusively using the mutually approved Williamsfield Schools Professional Evaluation Plan
Certified staff will be evaluated exclusively using the mutually approved Williamsfield Schools Professional Evaluation Plan. The district and WEA shall convene a PERA Joint Committee each May/June to examine & update the Williamsfield Schools Professional Evaluation Plan.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (supervisor), Step 2 (superintendent), Step 3 (arbitration)
Step 1: grievance presented within fifteen (15) school days to supervisor. Step 2: if unresolved, refer to superintendent within fifteen (15) days. Step 3: if WEA unsatisfied, submit to final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 100% employer paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance
One hundred percent (100%) employer paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage will be provided by the District.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Retired certified staff member hired receives $180 per month for health insurance
If a retired certified staff member is hired, they will receive an amount not to exceed one hundred eighty dollars ($180.00) per month to be used for health insurance.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The normal workday shall be from 7:55 am until 3:15 pm. Certified staff shall be duty-free until 8:10 am, except in an emergency circumstance
The normal workday shall be from 7:55 am until 3:15 pm. Certified staff shall be duty-free until 8:10 am, except in an emergency circumstance (e.g., tornado, medical emergency) where assistance is needed.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Advanced degree lanes (MA, MA+30, MA+45, etc.) recognized in salary schedule
The superintendent and a WEA representative will construct an initial teacher salary placement & equitable bump table by June 30 of each calendar year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $109,684
Step 35 Master's degree salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Starting salary MA degree, zero years experience
Starting Salary for New Certified Staff: MA with 0 years = $48,681 in 2024-2025
Compensation
Middle High School Plan Prep Time — No middle/high school certified staff member will be required to teach more than six periods out of a seven period day. Said certified staff members will receive no less than 250 minutes of plan/prep time free of any student supervision within a normal scheduled five-day week
No middle/high school certified staff member will be required to teach more than six periods out of a seven period day. Said certified staff members will receive no less than 250 minutes of plan/prep time free of any student supervision within a normal scheduled five-day week.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — BA+16 stipend for additional education movement
Additional Education Movement: BA+16 = $1500 stipend. MA = $2000 salary addition. MA+16 = $1500 stipend. MA+32 = $1500 stipend.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Certified staff shall have three (3) personal leave days subject to conditions
Certified staff shall have three (3) personal leave day subject to the following conditions: Unless extenuating circumstances exist, at least one (1) day prior, written notice must be given to the principal.
Compensation
Professional Development Reimbursement Rate 2024 2025 — Rate per credit hour or competency-based unit for 2024-2025 is $330
Year 2024-2025: Rate per Credit Hour or Competency-Based Unit $330
Compensation
Professional Development Reimbursement Rate 2025 2026 — Rate per credit hour or competency-based unit for 2025-2026 is $350
Year 2025-2026: Rate per Credit Hour or Competency-Based Unit $350
Compensation
Professional Development Reimbursement Rate 2026 2027 — Rate per credit hour or competency-based unit for 2026-2027 is $370
Year 2026-2027: Rate per Credit Hour or Competency-Based Unit $370
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — TRS and THIS payments deducted from gross pay and made to TRS by District in 22 equal payments Sept-June, not deducted July-August
Applicable TRS and Teachers' Health Insurance Security (THIS) payments will be deducted from gross pay and made to TRS by the District on the employee's behalf in twenty-two (22) equal payments Sept-June, not deducted July-August.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
All earnings will be reported as creditable earnings to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS). Applicable TRS and Teachers' Health Insurance Security (THIS) payments will be deducted from gross pay.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Right of recall in effect for one calendar year from first day of following school year
Right to recall shall be in effect for one (1) calendar year from the first day of the following school year.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Two salary lanes: BA and MA
Starting Salary for New Certified Staff table shows BA and MA columns for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary scale extends to 32 years of experience
Teacher Salary Scale shows salary steps from 0 to 30+ years of experience, with calculations through 32 years experience.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Regular certified staff shall be entitled to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year
Regular certified staff shall be entitled to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. Accumulation of unused sick days is unlimited.
Leave
Sick Leave Family Definition — Immediate family includes parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, legal guardians, and uncles and aunts
For purpose of sick leave, 'immediate family' shall include parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, legal guardians, and uncles and aunts.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Upon retirement, sick days accumulated toward the three hundred forty (340) day TRS allotment may be used for retirement or $50 per day for each day accumulated past 170
sick days accumulated toward the three hundred forty (340) day TRS allotment may be used for retirement or an employee may receive fifty dollars ($50) per day for each day accumulated past one hundred seventy (170) that are not used for retirement.
Compensation
Step Increase — No explicit step salary schedule provided in these pages
Compensation
Substitution Prep Period Rate — Employees substituting during preparation period paid at rate of thirty dollars ($30.00) per hour or sixty cents ($0.60) per minute
Employees may be asked but not required to give up their preparation period by the principal to substitute teach. Such substitutes shall be paid at the rate of thirty dollars ($30.00) per hour sixty cents ($0.60) per minute.