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Negotiated Agreement

CCEA members voted to approve the proposed changes. Below is a brief review of the language and financial agreement reached for school years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.


Salary – Policy 4141 (teachers), 4741 (nurses) and 4879 (mental health)

For SY 2010 -2011 and SY 2011-12, there will be a zero (0) percent increase to the base and the increase in compensation for advancement on the salary schedule shall effectively be delayed one-half year. Therefore, in each year the teacher’s salary shall be equal to one-half the salary of the previous year’s salary step plus one-half the salary at the current year’s salary step. The monthly salary in each year shall reflect this amount spread over the whole contract year.

There is no change in educational advancement language; current language will remain in effect.

Teachers and mental health employees who are currently receiving Experience Credit (EC) payments will be moved to the salary step that reflects both in-district and recognized out of district experience. This will change will allow the total phase out of the EC program.


Insurance – Policy 4144 (teachers), 4744 (nurses), and 4872 (mental health)

The District medical contribution will remain unchanged from the amount contributed in SY 2009-2010. The District will credit to the PDA an additional aggregate total of $500,000.00. The teams will meet in 2011 to recommend to the Insurance Committee the distribution of any PDA funds to be used as an increase in the District medical contribution.


Nurses' Employment – Policy 4710

Effective July 1, 2010 a newly hired nurse will serve a two (2) year probationary period. At the end of either of the probationary years, a nurse may be terminated without just cause or due process. All nurses employed with the District during SY 2009-2010 have non-probationary status.


Teacher and Mental Health Work Year – Policy 4116 (teachers) and 4871 (mental health)

For the school years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 the amount of scheduled teacher directed non-contact time will be increased by an additional one-half (1/2) day.


Negotiated Rights – Policy 4134 (teachers), 4734 (nurses), and 4879 (mental health)

Language was added such that an employee who is acting prudently and within the scope of their employment the employee will not be held responsible for lost or damaged to district or student equipment or technology. Equipment or technology includes but is not limited to cell phones, iPods, computers, etc.

Moved the Memorandum of Unerstanding (MOU) on Protection and Safety in to policy language with specific elements to each employment group.


Negotiated Policy – Policy 4135 (teachers), 4735 (nurses), and 4879 (mental health)

Language to limit the scope of negotiations for SY 2010-2012 to Insurance, mutually agree to items and changes to “Total Program Funding” for the District, including either increases or decreases by 1.75% in funding the parties agree to reopen negotiations.

Added language that in the event of changes in state or federal statute or regulation that invalidates part or all of an existing policy or procedure or as a result of the change, the parties will participate in negotiations regarding such a change.

Two methods to reach resolution of negotiated issues, mediation and fact-finding language, was added to nurse negotiated policy; this addition mirrors language in Teachers and Mental Health policy.


Memorandum Of Understanding

Site-Based Management Model, Public Concerns/Complaints about Instructional Resources (KEC), Public Concerns/Complaints about Teaching Methods Activities or Presentation (KEF) will have their provisions extended until June 30, 2012.

Technology Task Force

The purpose of this Task Force is to provide thoughtful guidance on recommended District Policies and procedures regarding the use of technology to clearly communicate expectations and to facilitate the implementation of uniform policies throughout the District.


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