ARTICLE PAGE

I Recognition 2

II Negotiation Procedures 2

III No Strike/Job Action 3

IV Grievance Procedure …… 3, 4, 5

V Employee Rights 6 & 7

VI Association Rights & Privileges 7

VII Salaries 8

VIII Daily Work Hours 9

IX Overtime 10

X Vacation 10

XI Promotions 11

XII Temporary Leaves of Absence 12

XIII Extended Leaves of Absence 13

XIV Classroom Coverage 13

XV Insurance Protection 14

XVI Deduction from Salary 15

XVII Miscellaneous Provisions 16, 17

XVIII Duration of Agreement 18

A Salary Schedule & Provisions 2006-2007 19

A Salary Schedule & Provisions 2007-2008 20

A Salary Schedule & Provisions 2008-2009 20

A Salary Schedule & Provisions 2009-2010 21

A Salary Schedule & Provisions 2010-2011 21

B Salary Schedule & Provisions –2006-2011 23

B Salary Schedule & Provisions Attendance Officer &

Clerk Typist (10 & 12 month schedule)
2006-2011 25

C Supplementary Athletic Guide & Provisions 26

C Supplementary Non-Athletic Guide 27

• Holiday Schedules & Provisions 28
• Salary Schedule - Department Chairpersons 29

  F Teacher Work Day 29

G Good Attendance Bonus 29

PREAMBLE

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Board and the Association recognize and declare that providing a quality education and services for the children of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District is their mutual aim and that the character of such education depends predominately upon the quality and morals of the employees, and

WHEREAS, the members of the teaching profession are particularly qualified to advise the formulation of policies and programs designed to improve educational standards, and

WHEREAS, the Board has an obligation, pursuant to Chapter 123, Public Laws of 1974, to negotiate with the Association as the Representative of employees hereinafter designed with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, and

WHEREAS, the parties have reached certain understandings which they desire to confirm in the AGREEMENT.

In consideration of the following mutual covenants, IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:

1. The Board hereby recognizes the Association as exclusive and sole representative for collective negotiations concerning the terms and conditions of employment for all certified and non-certified personnel, whether under contract, on leave, or employed by the Board including:

Attendance Officer Department Chairpersons Classroom Teachers
Clerk Typists Guidance Counselors Nurse
Custodians Librarians

but excluding Council 7, Special Education Regional Employees, and Substitutes under contract to this Board.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Employee" when used hereafter in this AGREEMENT, shall refer to all employees, represented by the Association in the negotiating unit as above defined.

1. Prior to September 30, 2005, or at least thirty (30) days prior to the Association's rights to negotiate a Successor Agreement as provided in Article II hereof, the Association will submit proof to the Board that it is still the majority representative of the Negotiating unit as defined above.

1. Negotiations will begin no later than October 15 of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which this AGREEMENT expires. In the event either party desires a change in the current AGREEMENT, notice should be given to the other party by Registered Mail, to be received no later than October 15, setting forth which articles are to be negotiated, it being understood that every article to be so negotiated must be specifically set forth in said notice. If such notice is not received by the other party by October 15 as aforesaid, the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT will continue for a full year followings its expiration date.
2. This AGREEMENT shall not be modified in whole or in part by the parties except by an instrument mutually agreed upon in writing duly executed by both parties.
3. The parties agree to enter into collective negotiations over a SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT in accordance with Chapter 123, Public Laws 1974.

The Association agrees that such action would constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT.

The term "representative' shall include any organization, agency, or person authorized or designated by any employees' association, or by the Board to act on its or their behalf and to represent it or them.

The term "immediate" supervisor shall mean the person to whom the aggrieved employee is directly responsible.

The term "party" means the aggrieved employee, his immediate superior, or the school vice-principal, principal or any staff member below the Superintendent who may be affected by the determination of the Superintendent in connection with the procedure herein established.

3. Any employee shall first put in writing his/her grievance with his/her immediate superior. When the immediate superior is below the rank of principal, the principal shall be notified in writing and shall have the right to be present at and to participate in said hearing. A written decision shall be rendered by the principal within seven (7) working days of said hearing.

4. If the grievance is not resolved or a decision rendered to the employee's satisfaction within seven (7) working days from the determination referred to in Paragraph 3 above, the employee shall submit his/her grievance to the Superintendent in writing, specifying:

1. That portion of the contract alleged to have been violated.
2. The results of the previous discussion.
3. The basis of dissatisfaction with the determination.
4. Remedy sought by grievance.

6. Within seven (7) working days from the receipt of the written grievance (unless a different period is mutually agreed upon) the Superintendent shall hold an informal hearing at which all parties in interest shall have the right to be heard.

7. Within seven (7) working days of said hearing (unless a different period is mutually agreed upon) the Superintendent shall in writing advise the employee and his/her representative if there be one, of his/her determination and shall forward a copy of said determination to the school principal and to the immediate superior of the aggrieved employee.

8. In the event of the failure of the Superintendent to act in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 6 and 7, or in the event that the determination by him/her in accordance with the provisions hereof is deemed unsatisfactory by either party, the dissatisfied party, within seven (7) working days of the failure of the Superintendent to act or within seven (7) working days of the determination by the Superintendent he/she may appeal to the Board of Education.

9. When an appeal is taken to the Board, there shall be submitted by the appellant:

a. The writing set forth in Paragraph 4 & 7 and a further statement in writing setting forth the appellant's dissatisfaction with the Superintendent's action. A copy of said statement shall be furnished to the Superintendent and to the adverse party.
1. If the appellant, in his/her appeal to the Board, does not request a hearing, the Board may consider the appeal on the written record submitted to it or the Board may, on its own, conduct an informal hearing, or it may request the submission of additional written material.

Where additional written materials are requested by the Board, copies thereof shall be served upon the adverse parties who shall have the right to reply thereto. Where the appellant requests, in writing, a hearing before the Board, an informal hearing shall be held.

2. The Board shall make a determination within twenty (20) working days from the receipt of the grievance and shall in writing, notify the employee, his/her representative, if there be one, the principal and the Superintendent of its determination. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

3. In the event an employee is dissatisfied with the determination of the Board, he/she shall have the right to request advisory arbitration filed with the AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. A request for advisory arbitration shall be made no later than seven (7) working days following the determination of the Board. Failure to file within said time period shall constitute a bar to such advisory arbitration unless the aggrieved employee and the Board shall mutually agree upon a longer period within which to assess such a demand.


In the event of advisory arbitration, the costs of the arbitrator's services shall be shared by the parties and each of the parties shall bear his/her own costs.

4. In the case where a grievance is based upon the direct order, ruling or determination of the Superintendent, the aggrieved employee may appeal to the Board within seven (7) days of the issuance of said order, ruling or directive, or within seven (7) days when said order, ruling or directive has been brought to the employee's attention by filing with the Secretary of the Board in writing, setting forth:
1. The order, ruling or determination complained of;
2. The basis of the complaint, including the specific contract provision violated;
3. A request for a hearing, if a hearing is desired;
4. Remedy sought by grievant.

A copy of the writing setting forth the above shall be served upon the Superintendent who shall have the right to reply in writing thereto. A copy of such reply shall be served upon the aggrieved employee.

1. Upon receipt of a grievance filed under the provisions of Paragraph 13, the procedure shall be as set forth in Paragraphs 10 and 11.
2. When the aggrieved party is not represented by the Association, the Association President or Vice President shall have the right to be present and to state its views at all stages of the grievance procedure.

1. Whenever any employee is required to appear before the Superintendent, the Board or any committee or member thereof, concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her office, position or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining thereto, then said employee shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview, and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present to advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview.
2. Previously accumulated unused sick days will be restored to all employees returning from an approved leave.
3. It is incumbent upon every employee to inform the administration no later than April 1 of his or her intention not to return to the school system in the next school year.
4. No evaluation shall be placed in an employee's file without requesting the employee's signature.
5. Teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing year no later than May 15^th, or whatever date is required by statute.
6. Each custodial employee shall hold his/her position under tenure in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A17-3 upon completion of five (5) consecutive years of service within the school district.
7. The rights granted to teachers hereunder shall be deemed to be in addition to those provided elsewhere.
8. An employee shall have the right upon request to review the contents of his/her personnel file. An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association accompany him/her during such review.
9. No material derogatory to a teacher's conduct, service, character, or personality or any material which could have an adverse effect on a teacher's status shall be placed in his/her personnel file unless the teacher has had an opportunity to review the material. After reviewing it, the teacher will sign it. His/her signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof. The teacher shall also have the right to submit a written answer to such material which will be attached to the material.
10. Although the Board and its Administrators agree to protect the confidentiality, personal references, academic credentials and other similar documents, they shall not establish any separate personnel file.

2. The Association may use school facilities and equipment, including typewriters, mimeographing machines, other duplicating equipment and calculating machines, at reasonable time when such equipment is not otherwise in use. However, the prior approval of the principal or his designated representative must be obtained. The Association will provide all material and supplies at its own cost and expense.

3. The Association may have the right to use the intraschool mail facilities and school mailboxes as it deems necessary with the prior approval of the principal.

4. The Board shall provide in each faculty room, the following facilities:

a. microwave
b. sink
refrigerator
pay telephone, to be paid for by the Association

1. The salaries of all employees covered by this AGREEMENT are set forth in the Schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof as Appendix A.
2. The Supplemental salaries are outlined in Appendix C for Athletic and Non-Athletic Activities and in Appendix E for Department Chairperson. Salaries covered by this AGREEMENT as set forth in the schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof will be communicated to interested employees by May 15 for Fall and Winter activities and October 15 for Spring activities for the succeeding school year.
3. Employees on a ten (10) month basis shall be paid in twenty (20) equal semi-monthly installments.

B. Employees on a twelve (12) month basis shall be paid in twenty-four (24) equal semi-monthly installments. Their work year will begin July 1.

4. Employees may individually elect to have a percentage of their monthly gross salary deducted from their pay. These funds shall be deposited monthly in the South Bergen Teachers Federal Credit Union. Employees must indicate their willingness in writing to the Board Secretary/Business Administrator to participate in this program by September 1 of each year.

1. Non-Certified Employees

The work week for clerical personnel shall not exceed thirty-five (35) hours per week.

For all work performed over thirty (35) hours and up to and including forty (40) hours per week straight time will be paid.

FIRST SHIFT 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
9 hour shift with one hour lunch for example
SECOND SHIFT 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
9 hour shift with one hour lunch for example
THIRD SHIFT 3:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
8 1/2 hour shift with one-half hour lunch for example
SUMMER WORK HOURS 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.-one-half hour lunch 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - one hour lunch. One custodian per week on a rotating basis

1. Custodians agree that from time to time, when asked to cover a specific Board function (upon two days notice), they may be given compensatory time off the day of the function. All other requirements to attend to duties outside the regular work day shall be compensated in accordance with Article IX of this AGREEMENT.
2. Custodial work week to be adjusted by School Business Administrator according to need, Tuesday through Saturday for a 12 week period during winter sports months.

Overtime: Defined as any time spent in excess of forty (40) hours in the work week, inclusive of paid holidays.

1. Overtime spent must be mutually agreed to by the employee and immediate superior. Overtime can be required on a rotating basis, with records showing the employee list and the rotation schedule.

1. Overtime rate for work in excess of forty (40) hours in the work week, inclusive of said holidays shall be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the hourly rate.
2. Overtime rate for Sunday shall be two (2) times the hourly rate.
3. Overtime on Holidays (those listed in Appendix D) shall be one and one-half (1 1/2) times the hourly rate for hours worked, plus the holiday pay.

In cases of emergency, any employee called to return to work outside of his regularly scheduled shift, shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours at overtime rate.

1. One (1) through Five (5) completed years of service - Two (2) weeks vacation.

1. Five (5) years and one day through Twelve (12) completed years of service - Three (3) weeks vacation.
2. Twelve (12) completed years and one day or more of service - Four (4) weeks vacation.

Positions paying a salary differential and/or positions on the Administrative --Supervisory levels of responsibility including but not limited to Superintendent, Principal, Vice Principal, Director, and Chairperson.

All vacancies in promotional positions, including specialists and/or special projects teachers, pupil personnel workers and positions in programs funded by the Federal Government shall be adequately publicized by the Superintendent in accordance with the following procedures:

When any promotional position becomes available –

A. The Association shall be immediately notified

B. A notice shall be posted in each faculty room as far in advance as practicable, at least five (5) working days before the final date when applications must be submitted. Said notice shall state qualifications for the position and is duties, and the salary range shall be posted when feasible. During this period, interested employees must signify their intent in writing to their respective superior.

C. Employees within the system, who apply for promotional positions, will be interviewed.

1. Two (2) days leave of absence for personal, legal business, household or family matters which require absence during school hours. Application to the Principal or other immediate superior for personal leave shall be made at least one (1) day before taking such leave (except in the case of emergencies) and the applicant for such leave shall not be required to state the reason for taking such leave other than that he is taking it under this section. No more than (5) faculty members will be granted a personal day on the same date. This shall be done on a first come, first serve basis except in cases of emergency which emergency shall be defined at the discretion of the Principal when the purpose for the day is disclosed.
2. Up to three (3) days for two (2) representatives of the Association to attend conferences and conventions of State and National affiliated organizations without compensation.
1. A maximum of four (4) calendar days exclusive of the day of death will be provided with pay upon the death of a member of an employee's immediate family. Immediate family shall include spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.
2. Two (2) calendar days exclusive of the day of death will be provided for the death of an employee's relative outside of the immediate family as defined above. However, in the event the two (2) calendar days following the day of death are holidays or weekends, an additional day will be allowed provided the additional day is for the day of the funeral.
3. In the event of the death of any employee or student in the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District, the Principal or immediate supervisor of said employee or student shall grant to an appropriate number of employees sufficient time off to attend the funeral.
4. One (1) additional calendar day exclusive of the day of death will be provided for an out of state death as defined above in Section C.
5. Other leaves of absence with pay may be granted by the Board of Education on a non precedent, case-by-case basis.

1. All twelve (12) month employees shall be entitled to one (1) cumulative sick leave day for each month of their annual contract. Unused sick leave days shall be accumulated from year to year with no maximum limit.
2. There shall be full pay up to a maximum of ten working days for employees absent due to service on a jury. Any monies received for each service must be submitted to the Board of Education.

1. Leaves of absence without pay may be granted by the Board and must be applied for in writing. If granted, it will be a non-precedent case-by-case basis.
2. All benefits to which all employee was entitled at the time his/her leave of absence commenced, including unused accumulated sick leave, shall be restored to him/her upon his/her return, and he/she shall be assigned to the same position which he/she held at the time said leave commenced, if available, or if not, to a substantially equivalent position.
3. All extensions or renewals of leaves shall be applied for in writing prior to March 15, and if approved, granted in writing within thirty (30) days thereafter.
4. Employees commencing duty after the beginning of the school year shall have sick leave benefits pro-rated monthly commencing with the first of the month following employment.

1. Positions which are vacant because teachers are temporarily absent or on leave, shall, to the extent possible, be filled by personnel who have fully met the appropriate certification requirements of the New Jersey State Board of Examiners.

1. As of July 1, 1999, the Board shall fully fund and provide a Vision, Dental and Prescription Drug Plan for all employees covered under this Agreement and in cases where appropriate for family plan coverage subject to the limitations of provision #5 below. As of July 1, 1999 the Employee Co-Pay for the Prescription Drug Plan will be $5.00 per prescription. The Board shall have the right to replace the insurance carrier named above with carriers that will provide benefits that are guaranteed in writing, a copy of which shall be furnished to the BEA, to be equal to or better than the benefits provided by the named carriers.
2. For each employee who remains in the employ of the Board, for the full school year, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums as provided in Section "1" for the full twelve (12) month period. Termination of employment will terminate all benefits.
3. As of January 1,1990, the Board will provide a State Disability Policy for each employee or will pay to each employee the total cost of the premium for said policy for the employee if the employee does not wish to enroll in the State Disability program but enrolls in a similar program such as Fortes. In no event shall the Board pay for more than one disability plan for each employee. The total payment for any disability policy shall be limited to the cost of the premium for the State's policy for calendar year. New employees with the district will have the payment pro-rated monthly commencing with the first month following employment. In order for employees to receive any benefit from this paragraph they must be an active employee of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional District as of the end of the school year.

1. They must work the equivalent of three full days (3/5ths or .6 FTE) or more each week to receive paid medical benefits by the Board.
2. Those that qualify for paid vision and dental benefits shall be entitled to employee only (single) coverage until they complete three years of service within the district.
3. Accumulated service time, as a part-time employee within the district ineligible for vision and dental benefits, shall be credited to employees for the purpose of determining the three year service requirement for fully paid family medical coverage.
4. Those employees receiving employee only paid vision and dental benefits may purchase increased coverage at the employee's expense through payroll deductions (the employee's cost shall be the differential between the cost of the employee only coverage and the upgraded coverage).
5. Employees hired on or after July 1, 2008 shall be eligible only for the Direct Access POS Medical Plan until tenure.
   
   Effective July 1 , 2008, the Prescription Drug Plan shall be subject to the $10 brand name/ $5 generic co-payments for retail and mail order drugs.

A. The Board agrees to deduct from the salaries of its employees dues for the Becton Education Association, the New Jersey Education Association or any other Association as said employees individually and voluntarily authorize the Board to deduct. Such deductions shall be made in compliance with Chapter 233, New Jersey Public Laws of 1969 N.J.S.A. 18A:14-15.9(c) and under rules established by the State Department of Education. Said monies together with current records of any corrections shall be transmitted to such person as may, from time to time, be designated by the Becton Association by the 15th of each month following the monthly pay period in which deductions were made. The person designated shall disburse such monies to the appropriate association or associations.

2. Whenever any notice is required to be given by either of the parties of this AGREEMENT to the other pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT, either party shall do so by telegram, or registered letter, or hand delivery accompanied by a written receipt to any officer of the Association or Board Secretary, at the following address:

1. If the Association to the Board – 120 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073.
1. If the Board to the Association -- Becton Education Association, 120 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073.

4. Tuition Program. The Board shall offer the availability of a tuition free program for all out of district employees to enroll their children in Becton Regional High School. The employee shall be obligated to provide transportation for their child or children at their expense.
5. Certified Employees:

A. The parties agree that the total number of days wherein employees are to report for work shall be a maximum of 186, which shall be 183 student contact days and 3 non-student contact days. The term "student contact days" shall mean those days when students are present in the school building and are in need of and receive instruction or supervision from employees covered under this agreement. Furthermore, of the 183 student contact days, a maximum of three (3) shall be deemed as days set aside for emergency closings which, if not used for that purpose, shall be used at the discretion of the Chief School Administrator and/or the Board but once used, shall not be rescheduled.

B. Employees will be available and shall attend 8th grade orientation, Back to School Night and Graduation Ceremony as may be assigned by the Chief School Administrator.

C. Each year, the Employees will be required to report and attend work on the following days, but for half session only:

1. Calendar day prior to Thanksgiving;
2. Last school day prior to holiday recess in December;
3. The day of high school graduation.
4. Last school day prior to Easter.
D. This provision relates to certified 10 month employees only and does not modify any past practice work assignment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused these present to be executed by their respective Presidents, attested by their respective Secretaries, and their corporate seals to be placed hereon, all on the Day and Year first.

ATTEST:

CARLSTADT-EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD SECRETARY BOARD PRESIDENT

ATTEST: BECTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION SECRETARY ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

DATED:

Step	BA	BA+15	BA+30	MA	MA+15	MA+30
1	41,681	42,514	43,764	45,015	46,683	48,349
2	43,348	44,598	45,432	46,683	48,349	50,017
3	45,015	46,265	47,099	48,766	50,433	52,101
4	48,349	49,600	50,850	52,518	54,185	56,268
5	51,684	52,934	54,185	56,268	58,353	60,020
6	55,018	56,268	57,936	60,030	62,104	64,189
7	58,353	60,020	61,688	63,771	65,855	68,356
8	61,688	63,354	65,022	67,523	70,024	72,108
9	65,022	66,689	68,356	71,273	73,774	76,275
10	68,356	70,440	72,108	75,025	77,526	80,444
11	71,691	73,774	75,442	78,776	81,694	84,195
12	75,442	77,109	79,194	82,528	85,445	88,363
13	80,444	82,111	84,195	88,363	91,280	94,199
14	85,195	87,273	89,351	93,507	96,831	100,156

3. Up to four (4) years of military service shall be recognized as equivalent years of service on the guide. These four years will be granted one step per year in addition to regular increment.

4. The Board reserves the right to withhold any increment for reason of inefficiency or other good cause, in accordance with Title 18A:29-14.

5. Beginning teacher bargains for initial salary, not less than the B.A. Step 1 amount from the attached salary guides.

6. When requested by the Superintendent to instruct for an additional class for the entire year beyond the normal teaching assignment, teachers shall receive an additional 1/7th of their contractual salary. Instruction for less than an entire year will be prorated.

	APPENDIX B CUSTODIANS SALARY SCHEDULE
(12 month rate)	2006-2007	2007-20082008-20092009-20102010-2011
1	29,618	30,26930,93531,61632,311
2	32,520	33,23533,96734,71435,478
3	35,424	36,20336,99937,81338,645
4	38,326	39,16940,03140,91241,812
5	41,230	42,13743,06444,01144,979
6	44,132	45,10346,09547,10948,146
7	47,036	48,07049,12850,20951,313
8	49,938	51,03752,15953,30754,480
9	52,841	54,00455,19256,40657,647
10	55,742	56,96858,22259,50260,812

3:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. shift for example - 6% Pay Differential

PROVISIONS:

1. Custodians shall receive $400 longevity after 9 years in the system, $900 after 12 years in the system, $1200 after 15 years in the system.

2. Each custodian will receive $400 clothing allowance per year.

3. If a position entails less than 40 hours per week, the salary will be prorated.

4. On days when school is closed for snow, the custodians will be dismissed from work only after all snow removal on school property has been completed and shall be paid for an eight hour shift. In the event further snow removal during said eight hour shift is required the custodians may be called back to work. Failure to return to work during said eight hour shift when ordered to do so shall result in the custodian forfeiting his right to receive a full eight hours pay. In the event of the failure of a custodian to report to work during said eight hour shift, he shall only be paid for those hours actually worked during that eight hour shift; if any.

1. A newly hired custodial employee will complete a satisfactory probationary period of 90 calendar days before he or she will be permitted to seek membership into the Becton Education Association, and upon which time he or she will be required to pay a representation fee of 85% of the unified dues if full membership is not requested (See Article VI, Paragraph #7 Association Rights and Privileges).
2. Board shall pay the cost of "Black Seal" license for each custodian required to obtain one pursuant to job description.

2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
		$25,000	$26,000	27,040

The current 10-month Clerk/Typist shall receive annual increases of 4% for the duration of this Agreement. Any new 10-month Clerk/Typist hired after ,July 1, 2008 shall receive a starting salary of $25,000. (10/12th of the 12-month position starting salary). Subsequent yearly increases will be 4% for the duration of this Agreement.

1. Attendance Officer, Clerk Typists and Secretaries shall receive $400 after 9 years in the system, $900 after 12 years in the system and $1200 after 15 years in the system.

PROVISIONS:

1. No employee shall receive less monies in subsequent years when coaching in the same position.

2. Stipends will be paid in two payments; the exact schedule of these payments to be determined by mutual agreement of Business Administrator and the BEA.

POSITION	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	2009-10	2010-11
Newspaper	3,062	3,062	3,184	3,312	3,444
Cheerleading I	1,649	1,649	1,715	1,784	1,855
Cheerleading II	1,649	1,649	1,715	1,784	1,855
Play Director	3,769	3,769	3,920	4,077	4,240
Asst. Play Director	1,943	1,943	2,021	2,102	2,186
Tumbler/Flag Squad	1,412	1,412	1,468	1,527	1,588
Majorettes/Flag Squad	1,412	1,412	1,468	1,527	1,588
Magazine	1,296	1,296	1,348	1,402	1,458
Year Book Advisor	4,357	4,357	4,531	4,713	4,901
Marching Band and	4,710	4,710	4,898	5,094	5,298
Music Activities
Student Council Advisor	1,275	1,275	1,326	1,379	1,434
Senior Class Advisor	976	976	1,000	1,040	1,082
Junior Class Advisor	601	601	1,000	1,040	1,082
Sophomore Class Advisor			500	520	541
Freshmen Class Advisor			500	520	541
National Honor Society	751	751	781	812	845
Advisor
Debate Team Coach	1,201	1,201	1,500	1,560	1,622
Math League Advisor			500	520	541
Key Club Advisor			500	520	541

PROVISIONS:
1. Stipends to be paid in two payments; the exact schedule of these payments to be determined by mutual agreement of Business Administrator and the BEA.

APPENDIX D HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011

1. Independence Day
2. Labor Day
3. Friday of NJEA Convention
4. Thanksgiving Day
5. Day after Thanksgiving Day
6. Christmas Eve
7. Christmas Day
8. New Year's Eve
9. New Year's Day
10. Martin Luther King Day
11. Presidents' Day
12. Good Friday
13. Memorial Day Observance
14. Employee's Birthday
15. If any holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, all non-certified personnel shall be given Friday for Saturday or Monday for Sunday off, in lieu thereof, unless the school is in session on that Friday or Monday.
16. Employees on a twelve (12) month salary are guaranteed 14 holidays. If the school is in session, an alternate date will be selected by the employee from those days that the school is closed. The selection is subject to the approval of the employee's immediate supervisor. There shall be no carry over into the next fiscal year. Holidays not taken will be lost.
17. If school is in session during one of the above stated days, it will not be considered a Holiday. Paragraph B will apply.

    		APPENDIX E SALARY SCHEDULE
    DEPARTMENT
    CHAIRPERSONS:	2006-07	2007-08 2008-09	2009-102010-11
    	6,910	6,910 7,186	7,4747,773
    		APPENDIX	F

    TEACHER WORK DAY

The teacher work day shall commence at 7:50 am. and end at 3:05 p.m. (12:28 p.m. on half-days), providing all professional obligations are met.

A. Good Attendance Bonus will be paid to all *Certified Employees who maintain a record of zero (0) days absent from the beginning of the school year to the end of the school year. (Professional staff beginning payroll month is September.)

DAYS ABSENT BONUS
0 Sick days 3 1/2 days extra pay

Note: Employees with less than one year service, but employed prior to the end of the payroll month January, would be eligible to receive the above payment. Such employees who start work after the end of the payroll month of January will not be eligible to receive any of the above.

*Certified Employees shall include: Teachers, Nurse, Librarian, Guidance Counselors and Child Study Team.

Commencing with the 1994-95 school year the Attendance Bonus will be for all employees covered by this agreement.