Representation
Quarterly meeting between Admin/School Board and PIEA reps about contractual issues.
What is Meet and Confer?
p. 2; B.2
Payment made in December and following the last school day.
When is internal subbing compensated?
*Provided you have recorded subbing time in respective office.
*December payment date is at the discretion of the District.
p. 10; 8
$625
$755
$880
What the is the District's monthly contribution toward health insurance?
*Open enrollment is Jan. 1 or life event
*Cost to employee depending on your plan.
p. 15; D. 1.(2018-2021)
This benefit is available through colleague donation and is intended to be used primarily for emergency medical situations.
What is the PTO Pool?
*You may be granted a match equal to the number days you have in your personal PTO account.
*This is not a District match, it is our union match.
p. 15-16; E.
7:45 A.M.
What is the time your door should be unlocked, and you are ready for parents/students/administrators?
*3:45 This is the earliest time of the day you can leave the building unless you have prior approval from your administrator.
p. 23; A (and Staff Handbook)
Superintendent, PIEA President, Building Reps, teachers directly involved, and School Board members.
Who is in attendance at Meet and Confer?
p. 3; 5
Action the school district can take for insufficient performance of duty.
What is withholding of salary increase?
p. 10; B
This benefit is based upon years of service and when eligible for a change in contribution level, employees must contact the Business Office by October 1.
What is a 403 B?
*Are you participating?
*Are you working with a financial planner on this?
p. 17; Xl. 403 B Matching Contribution Plan
PTO is approved in _____ increments.
What is one hour increments?
*In every day practice the District tries to be gracious and grant this as low as 15 min. increments.
*Please don't dictate/abuse this practice.
p. 18; 2.
Staff members are allowed to leave early on the last day of the school week.
How are professional responsibilities acknowledged?
*This is intended to compensate teachers for staff meetings, IEP meetings, conferences, etc.
p. 24; D.
A document that directs the terms and conditions of our employment.
What is the Master Agreement/Contract?
p. 2; l. PURPOSE
August 15
September 30
January 31
What are the dates to qualify for lane changes?
*All classes must have been previously approved by Superintendent
* Must provide an official transcript
* Provide a description on all pre-approval forms. (Forms are available in the District office)
p. 11; 3
$1400
$1000
$700
$500
What are the attendance incentive payouts?
*Calculated on full day increments.
*Based on current year PTO.
*Non-tenured can earn up to $500
*Donated day does not count against this incentive as it is deducted from your bank PTO.
p. 19; b
Last two weeks of the school year and staff development days.
What are the days that PTO may not typically be used?
*Some exceptions have been/may be granted ... please respect the administration's decision(s).
p. 18; 2.
School District 255 and PIEA
Who are the exclusive representatives that negotiate the contract/working conditions?
*No side deals--all parameters have been outlined in the master agreement. It is designed for everyone.
p. 2; ll.
Functions and programs of the school district, (budget, use of technology, daily assignments, curriculum, selection of personnel, etc.)
What are managerial rights?
p. 4; lV. B
Pro-rated insurance, 403B contribution, and salary
What is affected as a result of a leave or a reduction of 1.0 FTE?
p. 14; X. A
p. 17; B
Current year PTO and banked PTO
What are the tiers for PTO days?
*Current year PTO is 12 days per year for tenured teachers
*Banked PTO is accrued PTO from previous years over the history of your employment.
* All leave is taken from your current year PTO with exception of eligible reasons for bereavement.
p. 18; 1. (Current year PTO)
p. 19; C. 1 (Banked PTO)
90-125 days and
126-185 days
How many unused days do you need to have in your PTO bank before you can cash out of your current year days (12 days) at the end of the year?
*If eligible, it is your responsibility to contact the business office for this pay out by the last day of the school year.
p. 18; 6 a.
Voluntary program available for teachers to participate in, and to increase both their pedagogy and pay.
What is QComp?
*Eligible for a total of $800 based upon specific performance measures
p. 9; 5
All evaluations and other professional records.
What is my personnel file?
p. 6; L
12 month basis...semi-monthly (15th) and last business day
When do teachers receive their regular paychecks?
p. 10;C
Eligibility begins after 12 months of employment for eligible medical leaves.
What is FMLA?
*Designed to protect your job.
*Up to 12 weeks within a 12 month period
*This is law, not our negotiated contract.
*We have a procedure and packet to complete when needed.
p. 21; F. Family and Medical Leave
3 days notice
How many days notice do you need to give for using PTO if it is not an emergency?
p. 18; 2.
Items you need to keep track of and submit to renew one's teaching license.
What are CEU's or continuing education units for relicensure?
*Our Continuing Education Committee meets once each spring.
*It is to your benefit to submit yearly so you know exactly what categories you have yet to fulfill.