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AGREEMENT
between
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TOWNSHIP OF EAST AMWELL
AND THE
EAST AMWELL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
covering the period
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PREAMBLE 1
ARTICLE:
I RECOGNITION 1
II NEGOTIATION OF A SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT 2
III GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2
IV TEACHER AND NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE RIGHTS 6
V ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES 6
VI TEACHING HOURS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 7
VII HOURS, OVERTIME AND UNIFORMS - FULL TIME
CUSTODIAL STAFF & FOOD SERVICE WORKERS 10
VIII EMPLOYMENT 12
IX SALARY SCHEDULE 12
X TEACHER ASSIGNMENT 12
XI VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS 13
XII INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER AND REASSIGNMENTS 13
XIII TEACHER EVALUATION 14
XIV PERSONNEL RECORDS 14
XV PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING TEACHERS 15
XVI TEACHERS' FACILITIES 15
XVII ASSOCIATION - ADMINISTRATION LIAISON 16
XVIII SICK LEAVE 16
XIX TEMPORARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE 17
XX EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR TEACHERS 18
XXI EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR NON-CERTIFIED
EMPLOYEES 19
XXII TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT 20
XXIII SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHERS 21
XXIV INSURANCE PROTECTION 21
XXV PAYMENT FOR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE 22
XXVI NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES LAYOFF AND RECALL 23
XXVII NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES - JOB VACANCIES AND
PROMOTIONS 23
XXVIII VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS - 12 MONTH CONTRACTED
EMPLOYEES 23
XXIX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 24
XXX REPRESENTATION FEE 25
XXXI DURATION OF AGREEMENT 26
SCHEDULE A ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 27
SCHEDULE B TEACHERS SALARY GUIDE 2007-2008 30
SCHEDULE C TEACHERS SALARY GUIDE 2008-2009 31 SCHEDULE D TEACHERS SALARY GUIDE 2009-2010 32
SCHEDULE E CUSTODIANS SALARY GUIDE 33
SCHEDULE F FOOD SERVICE WORKERS SALARY GUIDE 34
SCHEDULE G CLERICAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES 35
SCHEDULE H LONGEVITY SCHEDULE 36
PREAMBLE
This Agreement entered into this 1st day of July, 2011 by and between the Board of Education of East Amwell Township, New Jersey, hereinafter called the "Board" and East Amwell Education Association hereinafter called the "Association".
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Board and the Association recognize and declare that providing a quality education for the students of the East Amwell Township School District is their primary aim and that the character of such education depends predominately upon the quality of teaching, the availability of materials, the functional utility of facilities, the release of imagination in planning, the application of democratic processes, and the maintenance of high morale among the teaching faculty, and
WHEREAS, all references to Federal and State Statutes in this Agreement shall be binding on the Board and the Association, and it is understood that all interpretative language regarding said statutes is included in this Agreement for the purpose of information only, 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 and the Association have an obligation, pursuant to Chapter 123, Public Law 1974 to negotiate with respect to the terms and conditions of employment which they desire to confirm in this Agreement, be it
RESOLVED, in consideration of the following mutual covenants it is hereby agreed as follows:
ARTICLE I
RECOGNITION
A. Unit
The Board hereby recognizes the Association as the exclusive and sole representative for collective negotiations governing terms and conditions of employment for all contracted, certified, and noncertified personnel employed by the Board, including, aides, food service employees, custodial employees, and transportation personnel employed by the Board, but excluding Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Team/Basic Skill Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Consultant, Psychologist, Social Worker, all secretaries and any confidential employees.
B. Definition of Teacher
Unless otherwise indicated the term "teachers" when used hereinafter in this Agreement, shall refer to all certified personnel. All references to male teachers shall include female teachers.
C. Definition of Non-Certified Employees
Unless otherwise indicated, the term "non-certified" when used hereinafter in this Agreement, shall refer to all other unit employees.
ARTICLE II
NEGOTIATION OF A SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT
A. Commencement Procedure
The parties agree to commence negotiations for a successor agreement in accordance with Chapter 123, Public Laws of 1974 in a good-faith effort to reach agreement on all matters concerning the terms and conditions of teachers' and non-certified employees' employment.
B. Representatives
Neither party in any negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating representatives of the other party. The parties mutually pledge that their representatives shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to recommend proposals, consider proposals and recommend counter proposals in the course of negotiations.
ARTICLE III
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. Definitions
1. Grievance
A grievance is a claim by a teacher or non-certified employee or a group thereof, which is based upon the interpretations, application, or an alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement.
2. Aggrieved Person
An "aggrieved person" is the person or persons making the claim.
3. Party in Interest
A "party in interest" is the person or persons making the claim, who might be required to take action or against whom action might be taken in order to resolve the claim.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to secure at the lowest possible level, solutions to grievances affecting teachers or non-certified employees.
C. Procedures
1. a. The teacher or non-certified employee or group thereof shall cite the specific clause of this Agreement which he feels is being violated and suggest specifically what he feels is a satisfactory solution to the problem.
b. Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate the decision on a grievance within specified time limits shall permit the grievant to proceed to the next step. Failure at any step of this procedure to appeal a grievance to the next step within the specified time limits shall be deemed to be acceptance of the decision rendered at that step.
c. It is understood that a grievant shall, during and notwithstanding the pendency of any grievance, continue to observe all assignments and applicable rules and regulations of the Board until such grievance and any effect thereof shall have been fully determined.
d. It is understood that a teacher or non-certified employee who is considering initiating a grievance will first discuss the matter with his immediate superior or principal with the objective of resolving the matter and thus eliminating the need to initiate this grievance procedure.
2. Time Limit
a. A grievance to be considered must be initiated, within thirty (30) school days of its occurrence, at Level One and be signed by all parties in interest at Level Two of this procedure.
b. The number of days indicated at each level should be considered as a maximum and every effort should be made to expedite the process. The time limits specified may, however, be extended by mutual agreement.
3. Year End Grievances
In the event a grievance is filed at such time that it cannot be processed through all the steps in this grievance procedure by the end of the school year, and if left unresolved until the beginning of the following school year, could result in irreparable harm to a party in interest, the time limits set forth herein shall be reduced so that the grievance may be exhausted prior to the end of the school year or as soon thereafter as it is practicable.
4. Level One - Informal Presentation of Grievance to Principal
A teacher or non-certified employee with a grievance shall first present the grievance to the Principal or School Business Administrator according to organization chart, respectively, either directly or through the Liaison Committee of the Association with the objective of resolving the matter informally.
5. Level Two - Formal Presentation of Grievance to the Superintendent
If the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the disposition of his grievance at Level One, or if no decision has been granted within ten (10) school days of the presentation of the grievance, he may file his grievance in writing with the Superintendent within fifteen (15) school days of the presentation. The Superintendent shall attempt to resolve the matter as quickly as possible, but within a period not to exceed ten (10) school days. The Superintendent shall communicate his decision in writing to the employee and a copy shall be delivered to the Board of Education.
6. Level Three - Submitted to the Board of Education
If the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the resolution of the grievance, or no decision was rendered at Level Two, he may within fifteen (15) school days after the grievance was received by the Superintendent, submit the grievance in writing to the Board. The Board shall render a decision in writing within ten (10) school days after the next regularly scheduled voting Board meeting following the date of submission of the grievance to Level Three.
7. Level Four
a. It is the intent of the parties to this Agreement that the arbitration procedure herein shall serve as a means for the peaceable settlement of grievances which are not settled under ARTICLE III that may arise between them.
b. In the event the aggrieved employee is dissatisfied with the determination of the Board, he/she may, with prior written approval of the Association, request that his/her grievance be submitted to arbitration. A request for arbitration shall be made within five (5) school days from receipt of the Board's determination at Level Three. If the Board's determination is transmitted by ordinary mail, service shall be deemed complete three (3) calendar days upon mailing of the ordinary mail.
c. Within ten (10) school days after such written notice of submission to arbitration, the Board and the Association shall attempt to agree upon a mutually acceptable arbitrator and shall obtain a commitment from said arbitrator to serve. If the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator to obtain such a commitment within the specified period, a request for a list of arbitrators may be made to P.E.R.C. by either party. The parties shall then be bound by the rules and procedures of the Public Employment Relations Commission in the selection of an arbitrator.
d. The arbitrator so selected shall limit him/herself to the issues submitted to him/her and shall consider nothing else. He/she can add nothing to nor subtract anything from this Agreement between the parties or any applicable policy of the Board.
e. The parties in interest shall be afforded a full opportunity to present any evidence, written or oral, which may be judged pertinent to the matter in dispute.
f. The decision of the arbitrator regarding the violation, interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be final and binding on both parties in all matters except those dealing with a managerial prerogative which shall not be subject of any arbitration proceeding.
g. The arbitrator has no authority, express or implied, to add or subtract from the language of the parties' Agreement and his decision must be based solely on the content of this Agreement as written and agreed upon.
h. Each grievance will be arbitrated separately except those of a similar nature and when mutually agreed to by both parties.
i. All charges made by the arbitrator shall be shared equally between the Board and the Association. All other costs related to arbitration, such as the payment for legal services, shall be paid for by the respective parties.
D. Rights of Teachers and Non-Certified Employees to Representation
- Any aggrieved person may be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure by himself, or, at his option, by a representative selected or approved by the Association.
2. Reprisals
No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the Board or by any member of the Administration or Association against any party in interest, any representative, any member of the Association, or any other participant in the grievance procedures by reason of such participation.
E. Miscellaneous
1. Written Decisions
All decisions above Level One shall be in writing. The complete file of decisions and appeals shall be transmitted to the next level.
2. Separate Grievance File
All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed in a separate grievance file and shall not be kept in the personnel file of any of the participants.
3. Forms
Forms for filing grievances, serving notices, taking appeals, making reports and recommendations and other necessary documents shall be prepared jointly by the Superintendent and the Association and given appropriate distribution so as to facilitate operation of the grievance procedure.
4. Meetings and Hearings
All meetings and hearings under this procedure shall be conducted in accordance with the law, and shall include only such parties in interest, and their designated or selected representatives, heretofore referred to in this ARTICLE. One Association representative shall be allowed to be present at all grievance hearings.
ARTICLE IV
TEACHER AND NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
A. Required Meetings or Hearings
Whenever any teacher or non-certified employee is required to appear before the Superintendent, the Board, or any committee concerning notification to terminate employment or withhold an increment, he 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 him and represent him during such meeting or interview.
B. Equitable and Just Provision
No teacher or non-certified employee shall be reduced in rank or compensation or deprived of any employment advantage arbitrarily or without reason. Any such action asserted by the Board, or any agent or representative thereof, shall be subject to a maximum of Level Three of the Grievance Procedure herein set forth. This, in no way, precludes the right of the teacher or non-certified employee to pursue the matter through the courts.
C. Criticism of Teachers and Non-Certified Employees
Any question of criticism by a supervisor, superintendent, or Board member of a teacher and his instructional methods, or a non-certified employee and his work methods, shall be made in confidence.
ARTICLE V
ASSOCIATION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
A. Information
The Board agrees to make available to the Association, in response to reasonable requests from time to time, all available public information concerning the financial resources of the district, including but not limited to: agenda, minutes of all Board meetings.
B. Use of Equipment
The Association shall have the right to use school facilities and equipment for Association business including typewriters, copy machines, and all types of audio-visual equipment at reasonable times, when such equipment is not in use.
C. Released Time for Meetings
Whenever any member of the Association participates during working hours in negotiations, grievance proceedings, or other meetings, he shall suffer no loss in pay provided said meetings are mutually scheduled by the Board and the Association.
ARTICLE VI
TEACHING HOURS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Teacher Work Day
1. Check-in/out Procedure
Teachers shall not be required to clock in or clock out by hours and minutes. Teachers shall indicate their arrival and departure by placing checkmarks in the appropriate columns on the check-in/check-out register.
2. Length of Day
The teachers' total in-school workday shall consist of not more than seven (7) hours and ten (10) minutes which shall include a duty-free lunch period as guaranteed to teachers under Section C of this ARTICLE. Teachers may be required to remain an additional thirty (30) minutes for bus duty.
3. Arrival and Dismissal Time
a. Teachers shall report for duty no later than forty five (45) minutes before the school's first instructional period begins.
b. Teachers shall be permitted to leave no earlier than twenty (20) minutes after the first run busses leave the school grounds, provided they have no other duties which would require a later dismissal time.
c. Teachers assigned to late bus duty shall remain until such duty is completed.
d. On Fridays or on days preceding holidays or vacation, teachers not assigned to late bus duty shall be permitted to leave after the first busses leave the school grounds.
e. The school nurse shall remain on duty until the second run busses have departed. She shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for any additional duty time.
4. Inclement Weather
Teacher attendance shall not be required whenever student attendance is not required due to inclement weather.
B. Non-Teaching Responsibilities
An effort shall be made to balance non-teaching responsibilities.
C. Lunch Periods
1. Teachers shall have a daily duty-free lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes.
- Teachers may leave the building without requesting permission during their scheduled duty-free lunch periods.
D. Meetings
1. Faculty Meetings
Teachers may be required to remain after the end of the regular workday without additional compensation for the purpose of attending faculty meetings. However, teachers will not be required to be in attendance for these meetings beyond sixty five (65) minutes at the end of the teacher’s school day.
2. Professional Meetings
Upon seventy-two (72) hours’ notice, teachers may be required to remain beyond sixty five (65) minutes at the end of the teacher’s school day without additional compensation when, in extraordinary circumstances, the substantive presentation at a professional meeting cannot be completed within this time frame.
3. Frequency of Meetings
A maximum of three (3) meetings may be held per month. Teachers shall not be required to attend more than two (2) meetings per week.
4. Prior to Holidays and Weekends
Meetings which take place after the regular in-school workday and which require attendance shall not be called on Fridays or any other day immediately preceding a holiday, or other day upon which teacher attendance is not required at school, except in case of emergency.
5. Notice and Agenda
The notice of the agenda for any meeting shall be given to the teachers involved at least one (1) day prior to the meetings, except in an emergency. Teachers shall have the opportunity to suggest items for the agenda.
6. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Two (2) days of the in-school work year for teachers shall be dedicated to parent-teacher conferences which shall not be in-school days for students. Conference days shall be scheduled by the Board. Conference times will be scheduled for afternoon and evening hours on each day. All teachers shall be required to attend parent-teacher conference days. In the event the Board deems it necessary to schedule any additional parent-teacher conference days, the teachers shall work a minimum day as defined by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2.
7. Back to School Night
All teachers shall be required to attend Back-to-School Night as scheduled by the Board. The Board may schedule Back-to-School Night on two (2) separate evenings, one for the elementary grades and one for the middle school including special subjects teachers. No teacher shall be required to attend both Back-to-School nights. Teachers shall work a minimum day as defined by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2 on the day designated for the elementary grades’ Back-to-School Night.
8. In-school Work Year
The in-school work year for teachers employed on a ten (10) month basis, other than for new personnel who may be required to attend an additional day for orientation, shall not exceed one hundred eighty-five (185) days, which shall include two days for parent-teacher conferences.
E. Early Dismissal
Teachers shall work a minimum day as defined by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2 on the day before winter recess.
F. Curriculum development
If the Board requires curriculum work to be accomplished beyond the regular workday and the Board determines to employ teaching staff members regularly employed in the East Amwell School District, it shall compensate those teachers at the hourly rate as stated in Schedule A.
G. Preparation Time
1. Length
Every effort will be made to provide teachers, in addition to their lunch periods, a standard class period (not less than thirty (30) minutes) each day as preparation time. The schedule will allow at least five (5) preparation periods per week for each teacher.
2. Released Time
In cases where regular substitutes are not available, regular teachers who volunteer may be used as substitutes during their non-teaching time. In the absence of volunteers, a teacher may be assigned to serve as a substitute. The teacher will be paid in accordance with Schedule A, Class Coverage. Such coverage shall be arranged by the Principal and shall be distributed as equitably as possible.
H. Schedule A: Extracurricular Activities
The activities listed on the attached Schedule A shall be considered approved activities. These activities may be subject to revision, during the term of this contract. Teacher participation in the approved activities which extend beyond the regularly scheduled day shall be compensated according to the attached Schedule A.
Schedule A: Miscellaneous
The amounts listed on the attached Schedule A are approved payments for activities other than Extracurricular.
I. Classroom Relocation
Whenever it shall be necessary for a room assignment to be changed, it shall be the responsibility of the administration to provide reasonable notice to the affected teachers. Teachers will be provided with packing materials. It shall be the responsibility of the teachers to pack and unpack all materials in connection with the relocation. It shall be the responsibility of the custodial staff to transport materials and equipment to the new location. Teachers who expend non-school days to accomplish their relocation shall be compensated for one day at the rate established for substitute teachers.
ARTICLE VII
FULL-TIME CUSTODIAL STAFF - HOURS, OVERTIME, UNIFORMS, TRAINING/LICENSE FEES
A. The standard workweek for full-time custodial employees shall be a forty (40) hour week consisting of:
1. Five (5) eight (8)- hour days beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. excluding a one-half (1/2) hour lunch break for day shift employees.
2. Five (5) eight (8)-hour days beginning at 12:00 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. excluding a one-half (1/2) hour dinner break. Middle shift employees shall be paid a night differential.
3. Five (5) eight (8)-hour days beginning at 3:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. for night shift employees inclusive of 1/2 hour for dinner.
B. Two (2) ten (10)-minute break periods, one in each shift, shall be permitted.
C. Overtime
1. Any work performed in excess of forty (40) hours per week shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half. Time granted for holidays, personal leave, vacation and/or accumulative sick leave shall be included in the forty (40) hour workweek.
2. Any employee working beyond forty (40)- hour week on Sunday or a holiday shall be compensated at the rate of double time.
3. No employee shall be compensated for overtime without having first obtained the written approval of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, the Building Principal or the Superintendent authorizing such overtime.
D. Employees who are required to report for work on an emergency call-in basis shall be guaranteed not less than three (3) hours pay for each time as such employee is required to report and may be required to work all three (3) hours.
E. Any employee required to report to a burglar alarm check shall be paid in accordance with Schedule A, Miscellaneous, per trip, plus mileage, at the prevailing State travel rate. This amount shall include both time and travel.
F. Uniforms
1. The Board shall purchase and provide one (1) pair of safety shoes for each custodial employee annually. Said employee shall be required to wear these shoes. In the event the shoes become unwearable, the Board shall provide one additional pair. In no event shall the Board provide more than two (2) pair per employee per year.
2. The Board shall purchase and provide one (1) pair of work gloves for each custodial employee on an annual basis. Said employees shall be required to wear these work gloves when undertaking any hazardous activity.
3. The Board shall purchase and provide safety goggles for all custodial employees. Said employees shall be required to utilize these safety goggles whenever they are engaged in a hazardous activity.
4. The Board shall provide five (5) work shirts and five (5) work pants for each custodial employee per year. Employees shall submit a proof of purchase for said items to the Board.
G. Licenses
The Board will pay for a class needed to qualify for a Black Seal License at the rate of the Hunterdon County Adult Education Center fee schedule. The Board will pay the fee for the license and its subsequent renewal.
H. Alarm Call
The Board will pay a flat rate per Burglar and Fire alarm call in accordance with Schedule E, for the duration of this contract.
FULL-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKERS
1. The Board shall purchase and provide one (1) pair of work shoes and two (2) pairs of work pants for each full-time food service employee annually. Said employee shall be required to wear these shoes and pants. In the event the shoes become unwearable, the Board shall provide one (1) additional pair. In no event shall the Board provide more than two (2) pair of work shoes per employee per year.
2. The Board shall provide five (5) cobbler aprons to each full-time food service employee per year. Said employees shall be required to wear these aprons.ARTICLE VIII
EMPLOYMENT
A. Placement on the Salary Schedule
Each teacher or non-certified employee shall be placed on his proper step of the salary schedule as of the beginning of every school/fiscal year. Any teacher or non-certified employee employed in the system prior to February 1 (first) of any school year shall be given full credit for one (1) year of service toward the next increment step for the following year.
B. Notification
1. Teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status in accordance with the law. Teachers shall return their contracts within one calendar month of receipt of contract notification.
2. All non-certified employees shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing year in accordance with the law. Non-certified employees shall return their contracts prior to the June Board meeting.
ARTICLE IX
SALARY SCHEDULE
The salary of each employee covered by this Agreement is set forth in the attached Schedules B through G and are effective through June 30, 2014.
ARTICLE X
TEACHER ASSIGNMENT
A. Notification
The Administration shall make every effort to provide teachers with their tentative teaching schedules by August 15 of each year.
Shared Services Agreement
In the event that the District enters into a “Shared Services Agreement” with the East Amwell municipality, another school district or governmental unit, staff members may be assigned to work in locations other than on the District’s property. Any work assignment that requires a staff member to work off District property will only be during the staff member’s normal work period.
Employees who are required to travel after they arrive at their assigned location to another location shall be reimbursed at the State Travel OMB rate (exclusive of commutation).
ARTICLE XI
VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS
A. Notification of Vacancies
1. Date
No later than May 1st each year, the Superintendent shall post in the Teachers Room a list of all known vacancies, which shall occur during the following year.
2. Filing Requests
Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment may file a written statement of such desire with the Superintendent no later than May 10th. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned.
3. Criteria for Assignment
In the determination of requests for voluntary assignments, the wishes of the individual teacher shall be honored providing that the transfer does not conflict with the instructional requirements and the best interests of the school system as determined by the Superintendent. The Superintendent's decision shall be final and not be subject to binding arbitration under the parties' grievance procedure. If a teacher's request for transfer is denied, a renewed request for transfer may be made the following year.
4. Openings
Openings for positions in the school district's summer programs shall be posted by the Administration by June 1st. Seniority will be considered. However, selection by the Superintendent will be based upon his/her opinion of the teacher's qualifications for the position.
ARTICLE XII
INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER AND RE-ASSIGNMENTS
A. Criteria
When involuntary transfer or reassignment is necessary a teacher's area of competence and other relevant factors shall be considered by the Superintendent.
B. Notice
Notice of involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be given to teachers as soon as practicable.
C. Notification of Reason
An involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent at which time the teacher shall be notified of the reason therefor.
D. Priority in Reassignment
A list of open positions in the school district shall be made available to all teachers being involuntarily transferred or reassigned. Such teachers may request the positions, in order of preference. Teachers being involuntarily transferred or reassigned from their present position shall be considered before those seeking voluntary transfer in regard to those positions, which are vacant. Seniority will be considered. However, selection by the Superintendent will be based upon his/her opinion of the teacher's qualifications for the position. The Superintendent's decision shall be final and shall not be subject to binding arbitration under the parties' grievance procedure.
ARTICLE XIII
TEACHER EVALUATION
A. General Procedure
1. Open Evaluation
All monitoring or observations of the performance of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher.
2. Copies of Evaluations
The evaluator shall prepare an evaluation report on one (1) observation. The Board recognizes the importance of timely discussions of evaluations. Every effort shall be made to provide the teacher with a copy of the evaluation report within five (5) school days of the observation and in no event more than ten (10) calendar days of the observation, and at least one (1) day prior to any conference pertaining to the content of the report. Both the teacher's copy and the file copy of the evaluation report shall be signed by the teacher and the evaluator.
3. Reports
Evaluation reports shall be presented to each teacher in accordance with the procedure outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.5.
ARTICLE XIV
PERSONNEL RECORDS
A. File
A teacher or non-certified employee shall have the right upon request to personally examine the contents of his personnel file in its entirety during school office hours. The Superintendent shall be present and a representative of the Association may be present during such reviews. The Board agrees to protect the confidentiality of personal references, academic credentials, and other similar documents. No separate personnel file, which is not available for the individual's inspection shall be established.
B. Derogatory Material
No material derogatory to a teacher's or non-certified employee's conduct, service, character, or personality shall be placed in his personnel file unless the individual has had the opportunity to review the material. The teacher or non-certified employee shall acknowledge that he has the opportunity to review the material by affixing his signature to the copy to be filed with the express understanding that such signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof. The teacher or non-certified employee shall have the right to submit a written answer to such material within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of the derogatory material and his answer shall be reviewed and signed by the Superintendent and attached to the file copy, with the express understanding that such signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof.
ARTICLE XV
PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS REGARDING TEACHERS
Complaints regarding a teacher will be processed according to the following procedure:
A. Except where there is an allegation of criminal misconduct, when a complaint is made directly to the Administration regarding a teacher, the Administration shall direct the parent, student or other complainant to first meet with the teacher to apprise the teacher of the full nature of the complaint and to attempt to resolve the matter informally.
B. When a complaint is made directly to a teacher by a parent, student or other person, the teacher shall immediately advise the Principal of the complaint.
C. In the event that the complaint is not resolved informally, the Principal shall review the matter in an attempt to resolve it to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
D. In the event that the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the Principal, it shall be referred to the Superintendent.
E. All information and discussion shall be kept confidential by the Board and the Association.
ARTICLE XVI
TEACHERS' FACILITIES
A. Listings of Facilities
The Board shall provide:
1. An appropriately furnished and air-conditioned room, which shall be reserved for the sole use of teachers as a faculty lounge. (Although teachers shall be expected to exercise reasonable care in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of said lounge, it shall be regularly cleaned by the custodial staff).
2. A well-lighted and clean teacher rest room separate from the student's rest rooms.
3. Adequate parking facilities, which are properly maintained and protected against vandalism.
4. A suitable closet with lock and key for each teacher.
- Copies, exclusively for teachers use, of all teachers’ text used in each of the classes he/she is to teach.
B. Vending Machines
Upon request of the Association, the Board will consider installing vending machines in the teacher's lounge, no plumbing or electric added.
ARTICLE XVII
ASSOCIATION - ADMINISTRATION LIAISON
A. Organization
The Association shall select a liaison committee which shall meet with the Superintendent regularly. Said Committee shall consist of not more than one (1) member for every ten (10) Association members or larger fraction thereof, but shall in no event have less than three (3) members nor more than five (5).
B. Areas for Liaison Consideration
Areas for liaison consideration shall be limited to discussions regarding the administration of this Agreement and terms and conditions of employment.
ARTICLE XVIII
SICK LEAVE
A. Teachers
1. Accumulative
All teachers employed shall be entitled to ten (10) sick leave days each school year as of the first official day of said school year, whether or not they report for duty on that day. Unused sick leave days shall be accumulated from year to year with no maximum limit. A teacher shall be entitled to use a maximum of five (5) accumulative sick days in the event of a critical illness in their immediate family (spouse, child, parent), subject to the following conditions:
a. This benefit may be utilized a maximum of two times in any one year period.
b. Those days shall not be granted unless the teacher has used all of his personal days as described in ARTICLE XIX A.1.
c. Critical illness is defined as:
(1) One which required hospitalization of the family member or
(2) One which the attending physician states in writing that personal home care is required.
2. Non-accumulative
Non-accumulative additional sick leave benefits may be allowed to teachers, according to the following conditions:
a. Teachers may be granted two (2) additional sick days per school year.
b. Non-accumulative sick days will be granted only after the use of accumulative sick days.
B. Non-Certified Employees Leaves of Absence
All non-certified employees shall be entitled to ten (10) sick leave days per school year if employed for ten (10) months and twelve (12) days if employed for twelve (12) months annually.
ARTICLE XIX
TEMPORARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE
A. Types of Leaves
Employees shall be entitled to the following temporary non-accumulative leaves of absence with full pay each school year.
1. Personal
Three (3) days leave of absence for personal, legal, business, or family matters which require absence during school hours. Application to the Superintendent for personal leave shall be made at least five (5) days before taking such leave (except for emergencies). 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. It is understood that such personal leave excludes vacations, household and other routine matters which could otherwise be equally satisfactorily performed on days when school is not in session.
Personal leave shall be granted before or after a school vacation or holidays only in extenuating circumstances with reasons given to the Superintendent prior to taking the leave. The Superintendent shall exercise his/her discretion in determining whether such leave is to be granted. The Superintendent's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
No more than ten percent (10%) of the staff shall be permitted to take personal leave on any given day except in extenuating circumstances with reasons given to the Superintendent prior to the taking of the leave. The Superintendent shall exercise his/her discretion in determining whether such leave is to be granted. The Superintendent's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Teachers shall be paid for their unused personal days by June 30. Payment shall be based on the rate for substitute teachers in effect during the school year in question. The personal days shall not be accumulative.
Teachers shall have the option to convert unused personal days to cumulative sick days or to be paid for their unused personal days by June 30 of the same year. Payment shall be based on the rate for substitute teachers in effect during the school year in question.
Non-certified employees shall be reimbursed for their unused personal days at their daily rate of pay, or in accordance with Schedule A, whichever is lower.
2. Death
Up to five (5) days, in the event of death of an employee's spouse/domestic partner as defined in New Jersey law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother, sister, or grandparent and three (3) days, in the event of the death of an aunt, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or any other member of the household. These days shall be used at the time of bereavement and/or for the settlement of the estate of the deceased. In the event of the death of a teacher or student in the East Amwell School District, the Superintendent shall grant to an appropriate number of employees sufficient time off to attend the funeral.
ARTICLE XX
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR TEACHERS
Nothing in this ARTICLE shall be construed as obligating the Board to grant leaves of absence to non-tenured teachers when such leave is not otherwise provided in State Law.
A. Maternity/Paternity
1. Natural Birth
The Board shall grant maternity/paternity leave not to exceed two (2) years without pay, to any teacher upon his/her request subject to the following stipulations and limitations:
a. Any teacher seeking such leave shall apply in writing to the Board at least ninety (90) teaching days (one hundred twenty (120) calendar days) prior to the beginning of leave, unless medical circumstances prohibit such notice. At the time of application, the teacher shall specify in writing the date on which he/she wishes to commence leave and the date on which he/she wishes to return to work.
b. If, after requesting maternity/paternity leave for only one school year, a teacher wishes to extend his/her leave for an additional period not exceeding two (2) years (including his/her original leave), he/she shall notify the Board in writing on or before January 1 of the year preceding the year in which such additional leave is requested and the new date on which he/she wishes to return to work. The Board, upon receipt of such written request, shall grant such leave.
c. The Board may remove any pregnant teacher from her teaching duties if such teacher fails to produce a physician's certificate which states that she is medically able to continue teaching.
d. No teacher on maternity/paternity leave shall, on the basis of said leave, be denied the opportunity to substitute in the East Amwell School District in the area of his/her certification or competence.
e. The Board shall not be required to grant a maternity/paternity leave for a non-tenured teacher beyond the end of the contract year in which the leave is obtained.
2. Child Rearing Leave
Any teacher adopting a child one year or older shall be granted a child rearing leave not to exceed one (1) year without pay. Any teacher adopting a child less than one (1) year old, shall be granted a child rearing leave not to exceed two (2) years without pay; according to the stipulation of paragraph A 1., a, c, d of this ARTICLE. Teachers applying to adopt a child shall notify the Superintendent at the time the adoption application is made and shall keep him informed of the status of such proceedings.
B. Other Extended Leaves
Other extended leaves of absence without pay or absence beyond the accumulated sick leave time may be granted by the Board. A deduction of 1/200th of the annual salary for each day's absence will be made. The Board at its discretion may make an exception to this rule.
C. Return from Leave
1. Benefits
All benefits to which a teacher is entitled at the time his leave of absence commenced, including unused accumulated sick leave, shall be restored to him upon his return.
2. Advancement
Advancement on the salary guide shall be based upon the date of commencement of the leave of absence. The teacher will be granted a salary guide step if he works more than ninety (90) teaching days. Working ninety (90) teaching days or less shall result in no advancement on the salary guide.
3. Application for Reinstatement
At least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of a leave, the employee shall be required to make written application to the Board for reinstatement.
If the employee fails to make a written application for reinstatement at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the leave, the continued employment of any such employee shall be automatically terminated without notice and without any action of the Board.
D. Extensions and Renewals
All extensions or renewals of leaves shall be applied for and granted in writing.
ARTICLE XXI
EXTENDED LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES
A. Maternity/Paternity
1. An employee shall notify the Superintendent of her pregnancy as soon as it is medically confirmed. An employee may request a maternity/paternity leave without pay and such leave shall be granted. The employee may elect the leave to become effective immediately or when he/she chooses, provided a pregnant employee has sought the advice of her physician. Maternity/paternity leave shall be for one year at the request of the employee. It may, however, be shortened or lengthened upon recommendation of the Superintendent and approval of the Board, to allow employees to return at the beginning of a school year.
2. An employee who is on a maternity leave shall be permitted to use her accumulated sick leave during the period one (1) month prior to delivery and one (1) month after delivery which shall be presumptively considered the period of medical disability.
B. Other Extended Leaves
Other extended leaves of absence without pay may be granted by the Board.ARTICLE XXII
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
A. Teachers
1. Conferences, School Visitations, Conventions and Workshops
The Board shall pay registration fees and transportation expenses for conferences, conventions and workshops, provided the Superintendent has given prior approval. Staff members who receive reimbursement from the Board for registration fees for conferences, conventions and workshops shall make a presentation of the topics covered to appropriate staff members when requested to do so by the Superintendent. A staff member using their personal vehicle for attending such conferences, etc., shall be reimbursed at the prevailing State rate per mile. Reimbursement of expenses is subject to prior approval by the Superintendent. Said prior approval is waived for the N.J.E.A. annual convention.
2. Tuition Fees
The Board encourages the professional staff to take courses of study to keep them current educationally and in their field of teaching. As an incentive, the Board will pay tuition costs capped at $25,000 per school year subject to the following conditions:
a. A receipt of payment for a course along with a description of the course will be submitted to the Superintendent at the time the teacher signs up for the course.
b. Upon the Superintendent's approval indicating the taking of this course is related to the teacher's area of teaching or responsibilities and that our educational system will benefit from the taking of this course, the receipt will be submitted for Board approval at its next meeting.
c. One-half (1/2) of the tuition shall be available upon approval of the course work by the Superintendent.
d. Upon obtaining a grade of "B" or better and submitting proof thereof:
(1) Tenured teachers will receive the remaining cost of tuition and registration after the next regular Board meeting.
(2) Non-tenured teachers will receive the remaining cost of tuition and registration in the second pay period of the following September after the course(s) is/are taken.
The Board shall reimburse at the prevailing rate established by Rutgers University or
The College of New Jersey, whichever is less, provided, however, that there shall be no additional payment during the period of transition to this successor agreement.
Tenured teacher and tenurable staff hired prior to 1/1/07 eligible for tuition reimbursement under this paragraph up to a maximum of nine (9) credits;
Non-tenured staff, non-tenurable staff (aides/teacher assistants) and tenurable staff hired on or after 1/1/07 eligible for tuition reimbursement under this paragraph up to a maximum of six (6) credits.
f. Reimbursement is conditioned upon the teacher obtaining a grade of "B" or better. In the event a teacher does not obtain a grade of "B" or better, the Board shall deduct the amount advanced for the course(s) from the teacher's pay in six (6) equal installments.
g. Tuition reimbursement will be provided on a first requested-first granted basis. Priority will be given to staff currently enrolled in matriculated programs.
h. The Association shall provide the Board and the superintendent with a list of staff currently accepted into matriculated programs with anticipated completion dates of those programs upon the signing of this Agreement and no later than March 1st of each subsequent year of the Agreement. With the assistance of the Business Administrator, this list will be reviewed by the board and the superintendent and will be mutually agreed upon by the Board and the Association.
i. Any staff member receiving tuition reimbursement from the board must serve a minimum of two (2) years in the district after receiving tuition reimbursement from the Board. In the event that the teacher fails to serve a minimum of two (2) years in the District after receiving tuition reimbursement, he or she shall be subject to repayment of one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition reimbursed by the board if he or she leaves the district in the first or second year following his or her receipt of the tuition reimbursement for teachers employed after July 1, 2011; one (1) year for teachers hired before July 1, 2011.
(1) Leaves of absence, for any reason, do not count in the calculation of the required two (2) years of service following the Board’s payment of tuition reimbursement for teachers employed after July 1, 2011. For teachers hired before July 1, 2011, leaves of absence of more than one (1) year do not count in the calculation of the required 2 years of service.
(2) Should it be necessary for the Board to file a lawsuit to recover any reimbursed tuition under this ARTICLE, the Board will also seek collection costs, including attorney’s fees and costs of suit.
(3) This return of service requirement shall not apply in cases of termination of employment by action of the Board, disability retirement with the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund, and death.
3. In-Service Workshops
The Board and the Association agree to cooperate in arranging in-service courses and workshops designed to improve the quality of education. In-service programs shall be conducted during the school work day if teacher attendance is required.
B. Non-certified Staff
The Board shall pay registration fees and transportation expenses for conferences, conventions and workshops, provided the Superintendent has given prior approval. Staff members who receive reimbursement from the Board for registration of fees for conferences, conventions and workshops shall make a presentation of the topics covered to appropriate staff members when requested to do so by the Superintendent. A staff member using his personal vehicle for attending such conferences, etc., shall be reimbursed at the prevailing State rate per mile. Reimbursement of expenses is subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.
ARTICLE XXIII
SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHERS
A. Procedures
1. Voluntary Participation
Supervision by a teacher of a student teacher shall be voluntary, and if possible, should not be scheduled during the first marking period.
2. Assignments
A cooperating teacher shall not be given assignments outside of his regular responsibilities during the period in which he is supervising a student teacher except in cases of an emergency.
3. Substitutions
In accordance with State regulations, a student teacher cannot be used as a substitute teacher.
ARTICLE XXIV INSURANCE PROTECTION
A. Health
The Boards shall provide the health care insurance protection designated below or, at the discretion of the Board a program providing equivalent protection. Contributions to healthcare insurance protection premiums shall be established by New Jersey state law if said employee is entitled by law and in cases where appropriate for family plan insurance coverage, including domestic partners as defined under New Jersey’s Domestic Partnership Act, N.J.S.A. 26:8A-3. This coverage shall not be provided to employees on extended leaves of absence. (defined in ARTICLE XX and XXI).
1. Provisions of Coverage
Provisions of the health care insurance program shall include:
a. Blue Cross
b. Blue Shield
c. Major Medical
d. Rider "J"
In the event of a change of insurance carrier, the Association shall be notified of such change as soon as practicable.
2. Complete Annual Coverage
For each employee who remains in the employ of the Board for a full school year, the Board and the employee shall make payment of insurance premiums as established by New Jersey state law to provide insurance coverage for the full twelve (12) month period commencing September 1st and ending August 31st.
3. Employee Contributions toward Health Insurance Premiums
Staff members shall be required to contribute toward health insurance premiums as established by State Law.
B. Description of Plan
The Board shall provide to each employee a description of the health care insurance coverage provided under this ARTICLE.
C. Dental
1. Effective July 1, 1995, the Board shall provide dental insurance under a UCR fee plan for the individual employee only, in accordance with the Delta Dental Program II as follows:
Preventive and Diagnostic 100%
Remaining Basic Benefits 80% / 20%
Crowns, Inlays and Gold
Restorations 50% / 50%
Prosthodontic Benefits 50% / 50%
The amount payable under the plan to the employee in any calendar year is subject to the maximum amount fixed by Delta Dental.
The employee shall be responsible for payment of the deductible fixed by Delta Dental per calendar year, which deductible is not applicable to Preventive and Diagnostic Benefits.
2. Any increase in premium over $24.77 per month (the cost of the premium for the 1994-95 school year) shall be the responsibility of the employee.
ARTICLE XXV
PAYMENT FOR ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE
Employees in the East Amwell School District shall be entitled to payment for their unused accumulated sick leave days at the applicable substitute per diem rate of pay for each day accumulated and upon actual certified age service retirement pursuant to the Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund or Public Employee's Retirement System, whichever is applicable.
The maximum lump sum payable upon retirement for any employee shall be: (1) $10,000 for eligible staff who provide notice of their certified age service retirement by March 1 for retirement on June 30 of the same school year; (2) $4,000 for eligible staff who provide notice of their certified age service retirement after April 1 for retirement on June 30 of the same school year.
Eligible staff, who provide notice of their certified age service retirement in accordance with these timelines, shall receive a minimum lump sum payment of $2,000.
Full payment for eligible accumulated sick leave will be made February 1 of the next school year.
Annual sick days shall be prorated at the rate of one (1) day per month for any staff member who commences employment after September 1 of any contract year.
ARTICLE XXVI
NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES LAYOFF AND RECALL
The Board shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days notice of lay-off to any permanent employee to be affected. Permanent employees will be recalled to work in the reverse order in which they were laid off. An employee must respond within ten (10) days of the recall notice or be considered to have resigned.
ARTICLE XXVII
NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES - JOB VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS
1. All job vacancies shall be posted. The posting shall state the name and the job classification, responsibilities of assignment and requirements. This notice shall remain posted for 10 working days.
2. Employees desiring consideration for such positions shall submit such desire in writing to the Superintendent.
ARTICLE XXVIII
VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS - 12 MONTH CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES
A. Holidays
Paid holidays are as follows:
New Year's Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve Day
Floating Holiday - a holiday to be taken at the discretion of the employee in accordance with the provisions governing vacations.
B. Vacation
Vacation will be paid according to service as of July 1 on the following schedule:
1-5 years 10 days
6-10 years 15 days
11-14 years 20 days
15 or more years 22 days
Employees shall give five (5) working days notice to the Superintendent. In the event of a conflict, seniority shall be the determining factor. An employee meeting the requirements of this ARTICLE and having six (6) or more years of service may request that up to two (2) weeks of his/her vacation be taken during the school year. This shall be scheduled to coordinate with the work schedule and shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent.
ARTICLE XXIX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A Deductions from Salary
1. The Board agrees to deduct from the salaries of the employees dues for the East Amwell Education Association, Hunterdon County Education Association, New Jersey Education Association, National Education Association, Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund, the County Educator’s Federal Credit Union and such other annuities approved by the Board, as said employees individually and voluntarily authorize the Board to deduct.
2. By September 15th of each school year, upon request of an employee any portion of the employee's salary, as designated, shall be deducted semi-monthly and forwarded to the County Educator’s Federal Credit Union in that employee's name. The amount of such deduction may be changed once during the school year.
An employee may request that deductions from the County Educator’s Federal Credit Union be terminated by notifying the Board in writing not less than 30 days prior to the pay period after which said teacher is requesting that such deductions be terminated. Any employee requesting that such deductions be terminated may not apply for reinstatement of these deductions until September 15th of the following school year.
3. The Association shall save the Board harmless from any claims raised against it by an employee as a result of fulfilling its obligations under this ARTICLE except in acts of negligence by the Board.
4. Paraprofessionals shall be paid $25.00 for substitute teacher coverage of at least four (4) hours in a school day.
B. Termination of Employment
Final evaluation of a teacher upon termination of his/her employment shall be concluded prior to severance and no documents and/or material shall be placed in the personnel file of such teacher after severance or otherwise in accordance with the procedure set forth in ARTICLE XIV.
C. Printing of the Agreement
Copies of this Agreement shall be produced at the expense of the Board. Copies shall be provided to each member of the Association covered under this Agreement within 30 days after the Agreement is signed.
D. Modification
This Agreement shall not be modified in whole or in part by the parties except by an instrument in writing duly executed by both parties.
E. Nonwaiver
The failure of either party to exercise any right it may have shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
F. Fully Bargained Clause
This Agreement represents and incorporates the complete and final understanding of the parties on all matters which were or could have been the subject of negotiations. During the term of this Agreement, neither party shall be required to negotiate with respect to any such matters.
ARTICLE XXX
REPRESENTATION FEE
Purpose If any employee does not become a member of the Association during any membership year (i.e., September 1 to the following August 31), said employee will be required to pay a representation fee to the Association for that membership year. The purpose of this fee will be to offset the employee’s per capita cost of services rendered by the Association as majority representative.
Notification Prior to the beginning of each membership year, the Association will notify the Board in writing of the amount of the regular membership dues, initiation fees, and assessments charged by the Association to its own members for that membership year. The representation fee to be paid by non-members will be determined by the Association in accordance with the law.
On or about October 15 of each year, the Board will submit to the Association a list of all employees in the bargaining unit.
On or about January 1 of each year, the Association shall notify the Board as to the names of those employees who are required to pay the representation fee.
The Association will notify the Board in writing of any changes in the list provided for in the preceding paragraph and/or the amount of the representation fee, and such changes will be reflected in any deductions made more than thirty (30) days after the Board receives said notice.
On or about the last day of each month, beginning with the month this Agreement becomes effective, the Board will submit to the Association a list of all employees who began their employment in a bargaining unit position and have been on payroll (retroactive) during the preceding thirty (30) day period. The list will include names, job titles, dates of employment, and places of assignment for all such employees. The Board will also notify the Association of any change in the status of an employee regarding transfer, leave of absence, return from leave, retirement, resignation, separation from employment, or death.
Deduction and Transmission of Fee
The Board will deduct from the salaries of the employees referred to in paragraph 2 of the preceding subsection the full amount of the yearly representation fee in equal installments beginning with the first paycheck in February.
If an employee who is required to pay a representation fee terminates his/her employment with the Board before the Association has received the full amount of the representation fee to which it is entitled under this ARTICLE, the Board will deduct the unpaid portion of the fee from the last paycheck paid to said employee during the membership year in question.
D. Indemnification The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the Board harmless against any and all claims demands, suits and/or other form of liability, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal costs and expenses that may arise out of any action taken or not taken by the Board pursuant to this ARTICLE. ARTICLE XXXI
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Duration Period
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2011 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2014 and subject to the Association's right to negotiate over a successor Agreement. This Agreement shall expire on the date indicated, unless it is extended in writing by both parties.
B. Status of Incorporation
In witness whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective presidents, attested by their respective secretaries, and their corporate seals to be placed hereon all on the day and year first written above.
EAST AMWELL EDUCATION EAST AMWELL BOARD OF
ASSOCIATION EDUCATION
By: By:
President President
By: By:
Secretary Secretary/SBA
SCHEDULE A - ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
INTERSCHOLASTICS | 2011-12 | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 |
| Athletic Director | 4566.54 | 4566.54 | 4566.54 |
| Baseball Coach |  | | |
| Level 1 | 2622.42 | 2622.42 | 2622.42 |
| Level 2 | 2722.38 | 2722.38 | 2722.38 |
| Level 3 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 |
| Softball Coach | | | |
| Level 1 | 2622.42 | 2622.42 | 2622.42 |
| Level 2 | 2722.38 | 2722.38 | 2722.38 |
| Level 3 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 |
| Boys Basketball Coach "A" Team | | | |
| Level 1 | 3411.90 | 3411.90 | 3411.90 |
| Level 2 | 3533.28 | 3533.28 | 3533.28 |
| Level 3 | 4344.18 | 4344.18 | 4344.18 |
| Girls Basketball Coach "A" Team | | | |
| Level 1 | 3411.90 | 3411.90 | 3411.90 |
| Level 2 | 3533.28 | 3533.28 | 3533.28 |
| Level 3 | 4344.18 | 4344.18 | 4344.18 |
| | | |
| Boys Basketball Coach "B" Team | 1692.18 | 1692.18 | 1692.18 |
| Girls Basketball Coach "B" Team | 1692.18 | 1692.18 | 1692.18 |
| | | |
| Cheerleading Coach | | | |
| Level 1 | 2726.46 | 2726.46 | 2726.46 |
| Level 2 | 2832.54 | 2832.54 | 2832.54 |
| Level 3 | 2933.52 | 2933.52 | 2933.52 |
| | | |
| Soccer Coach | | | |
| Level 1 | 2060.40 | 2060.40 | 2060.40 |
| Level 2 | 2158.32 | 2158.32 | 2158.32 |
| Level 3 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 |
| | | |
| Soccer Coach “B” Team | 1530 | 1530 | 1530 |
| | | |
| Cross Country Coach | 3006.96 | 3006.96 | 3006.96 |
| | | |
| Cross Country Timer/Scorer | 1530 | 1530 | 1530 |
| | | |
| Note: Pay on levels can be determined on coaching experience. | | | | |
SCHEDULE A - ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
INTRAMURALS | 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 |
| Basketball Intramural | 854.76 | 854.76 | 854.76 |
| Flag Football | 854.76 | 854.76 | 854.76 |
| Volleyball | 854.76 | 854.76 | 854.76 |
| + 3 Additional to be named later (ie Chess, Yo-Yo, Sign Language) | | | |
| | | | |
CLUBS | | | |
| Peer Leadership | 1532.04 | 1532.04 | 1532.04 |
| Eighth Grade Advisor | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Computer Club, (Fall) | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Computer Club, (Spring) | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Student Council | 1532.04 | 1532.04 | 1532.04 |
| Yearbook Advisor | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Newspaper | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Environmental | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Family Tools & Technology | 1982.88 | 1982.88 | 1982.88 |
| Ski Club | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Art Club (Spring) | 2009.40 | 2009.40 | 2009.40 |
| Art Club (Winter) | 2009.40 | 2009.40 | 2009.40 |
| Drama Club (Fall) (1) | 1555.50 | 1555.50 | 1555.50 |
| Drama Club (Spring) (2) | 1555.50 | 1555.50 | 1555.50 |
| Music Club (Fall) | 2009.40 | 2009.40 | 2009.40 |
| Music Club (Spring) | 2009.40 | 2009.40 | 2009.40 |
| Math Club | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| | | |
MISCELLANEOUS | | | |
| Eighth Grade Overnight (1 night, per person) | 405.96 | 405.96 | 405.96 |
| Sixth Grade Overnight Environmental (2 nights, per person) | 566.10 | 566.10 | 566.10 |
| Unit Leaders, per school year | 1010.82 | 1010.82 | 1010.82 |
| Chaperone--Dances, Concerts, I-S Basketball, Sports--per hour | 32.64 | 32.64 | 32.64 |
| Curriculum Development, per hour | 34.68 | 34.68 | 34.68 |
| Class Coverage | 25.50 | 25.50 | 25.50 |
| Mileage Reimbursement-Eligible Staff | State Rate | State Rate | State Rate |
| Unused Personal Days, Certified Staff, per eligible day | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate |
| Unused Personal Days, Non-Certified Staff, per eligible day | 64.26 | 64.26 | 64.26 |
| Classroom Relocation, Rate per Diem | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate | Sub Teacher
Per diem Rate |
| Cougar Patrol | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| Character Education Advisor | 1360.68 | 1360.68 | 1360.68 |
| | | |
| | | |
| Endnotes: | | | |
| (1) Prior Experience at East Amwell School, i.e. "0" exp. = Level 1, "1" = Level 2, etc.) | | | |
| | | |
| (2) If more than one staff member is appointed, the stipend is shared. Amount listed is for one position. | | | |
| If more than one position, the activity is named more than once, i.e., Art Club (Spring), Art Club (Winter)) | | | |
| | | |
SCHEDULE B |
TEACHERS SALARY GUIDES |
SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012 |
|
STEPBABA + 15BA + 30MAMA +15MA + 30 |
1-250,15051,60053,36054,50055,95057,400 |
350,65052,10053,86055,00056,45057,900 |
451,15052,60054,36055,50056,95058,400 |
551,65053,10054,86056,00057,45058,900 |
652,15053,60055,36056,50057,95059,400 |
752,65054,10055,86057,00058,45059,900 |
853,15054,60056,36057,50058,95060,400 |
953,77055,22056,98058,12059,57061,020 |
1055,55057,00058,76059,90061,35062,800 |
1157,53058,98060,74061,88063,33064,780 |
1259,71061,16062,92064,06065,51066,960 |
12a62,09063,54065,30066,44067,89069,340 |
1364,67066,12067,88069,02070,47071,920 |
1467,45068,90070,66071,80073,25074,700 |
1570,43071,88073,64074,78076,23077,680 |
1672,53073,98075,74076,88078,33079,780 |
16a74,63076,08077,84078,98080,43081,880 |
Longevity**
21 years of service in the East Amwell School District
*Levels shall not be equated to years of experience.
** Teachers employed as of July 1, 1989 shall be entitled to longevity.
SCHEDULE C |
TEACHERS SALARY GUIDES |
SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013 |
|
STEPBABA + 15BA + 30MAMA +15MA + 30 |
150,30051,77553,51054,72556,20057,675 |
2-350,80052,27554,01055,22556,70058,175 |
451,30052,77554,51055,72557,20058,675 |
551,80053,27555,01056,22557,70059,175 |
652,30053,77555,51056,72558,20059,675 |
752,80054,27556,01057,22558,70060,175 |
853,30054,77556,51057,72559,20060,675 |
953,92055,39557,13058,34559,82061,295 |
1055,60057,07558,81060,02561,50062,975 |
1157,48058,95560,69061,90563,38064,855 |
1259,56061,03562,77063,98565,46066,935 |
1361,84063,31565,05066,26567,74069,215 |
13a64,32065,79567,53068,74570,22071,695 |
1467,00068,47570,21071,42572,90074,375 |
1569,88071,35573,09074,30575,78077,255 |
1672,38073,85575,59076,80578,28079,755 |
16a75,13076,60578,34079,55581,03082,505 |
Longevity**
21 years of service in the East Amwell School District
*Levels shall not be equated to years of experience.
**Teachers employed as of July 1, 1989 shall be entitled to longevity.
SCHEDULE D |
TEACHERS SALARY GUIDES |
SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014 |
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STEPBABA + 15BA + 30MAMA +15MA + 30 |
150,63552,13553,84555,13556,63558,135 |
251,13552,63554,34555,63557,13558,635 |
3-451,63553,13554,84556,13557,63559,135 |
552,13553,63555,34556,63558,13559,635 |
652,63554,13555,84557,13558,63560,135 |
753,13554,63556,34557,63559,13560,635 |
853,63555,13556,84558,13559,63561,135 |
954,13555,63557,34558,63560,13561,635 |
1055,03056,53058,24059,53061,03062,530 |
1156,90558,40560,11561,40562,90564,405 |
1258,98060,48062,19063,48064,98066,480 |
1361,25562,75564,46565,75567,25568,755 |
1463,73065,23066,94068,23069,73071,230 |
14a66,40567,90569,61570,90572,40573,905 |
1569,28070,78072,49073,78075,28076,780 |
1672,35573,85575,56576,85578,35579,855 |
16a75,63077,13078,84080,13081,63083,130 |
Longevity**
21 years of service in the East Amwell School District
*Levels shall not be equated to years of experience.
** Teachers employed as of July 1, 1989 shall be entitled to longevity.
SCHEDULE E |
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CUSTODIANS SALARY GUIDES |
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CUSTODIANS:2011-20122012-20132013-2014 |
LEVEL 1 *38,43639,20539,989 |
LEVEL 239,45640,24541,050 |
LEVEL 340,47641,28642,112 |
LEVEL 441,49642,32643,173 |
LEVEL 542,89843,75644,631 |
LEVEL 644,30145,18746,091 |
LEVEL 745,70346,61747,549 |
LEVEL 847,34148,28849,254 |
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| Black Seal1,298 1,298 1,298 |
| Night Differential1.23 1.23 1.23 |
| Part-time Rate21.4821.4821.48 |
| Custodian Building Checks – Saturdays 1.5 x hourly rate 1.5 x hourly rate 1.5 x hourly rate |
| Custodian Building Checks - Sundays & Holidays 2.0 x hourly rate 2.0 x hourly rate 2.0 x hourly rate |
| Custodian Alarm Call Backs, Flat Rate55.0055.0055.00 |
|
*Levels shall not be equated to years of service
SCHEDULE F |
| FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES: HOURLY RATE |
|
LEVEL2011-20122012-2013
2013-2014 |
|
17.5917.9418.30 |
SCHEDULE G* |
CLERICAL AIDE / TEACHER ASSISTANT: HOURLY RATE |
|
LEVEL*2011-20122012-20132013-2014 |
115.7916.0516.31 |
216.1316.3916.65 |
316.4717.7316.99 |
416.8117.0717.33 |
517.1417.4017.66 |
617.4818.7418.00 |
717.8218.0718.34 |
7a18.1418.3718.67 |
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INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES: HOURLY RATE |
|
LEVEL*2011-20122012-20132013-2014 |
129.3830.0430.65 |
229.7230.3830.99 |
330.0630.7231.33 |
430.4031.0631.67 |
530.7331.3932.00 |
631.0731.7332.34 |
731.4132.0632.68 |
7a31.7332.3633.01 |
*Levels shall not be equated to years of service
EAST AMWELL TEACHERS’ SALARY GUIDES
Advancement / Placement Chart
(Read directly across the line to track advancement/placement)
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Step Step Step Step Step
1 -------> 1-2 -------> 2-3 ------> 3-4 ------> 4-5
2 -------> 3 --------> 4 --------> 5 --------> 6
3 --------> 4 --------> 5 --------> 6 --------> 7
4 --------> 5 --------> 6 --------> 7 --------> 8
5 --------> 6 --------> 7 --------> 8 --------> 9
6 --------> 7 --------> 8 --------> 9 --------> 10
7 --------> 8 --------> 9 --------> 10 -------> 11
8 --------> 9 --------> 10 -------> 11 -------> 12
9 --------> 10 -------> 11 -------> 12 -------> 13
10 -------> 11 -------> 12 -------> 13 -------> 14
11 -------> 12 -------> 13 -------> 14 -------> 14A
12 -------> 13 -------> 14 -------> 15 --------> 16
13 -------> 14 -------> 15 --------> 16 --------> 16A
14 -------> 15 --------> 16 --------> 16A -------> 16A
15 --------> 16 --------> 16A -------> 16A -------> 16A
16 --------> 16A -------> 16A -------> 16A -------> 16A
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