Wages
When working overtime shall be compensated by:
A)Payment
B)Comp Time
C)Principal's Choice
D)Your Choice
D)Your Choice!
Article 1: Section 2: subsection 8. "[...]Employees shall have the option of choosing either paid time or compensatory time.[...]"
What must employees new to their positions receive throughout their probationary period?
Training/Orientation as it applies to their specific job
7.8
No material related to an employee's conduct, or service, character or personality shall be placed in an employee's file unless it is both signed and meets this standard, a rule commonly found in union contracts has been applied.
Justified (Just Cause)
Article 7.1 "[...]shall be placed in his/her personnel file unless justified and it is signed by the person submitting the information. "
1.Notice. Was the employee adequately warned of the consequences of his/her conduct?
Some cases however may not warrant such a requirement because they are so egregious or commonly understood, such as; drinking on the job; abuse; theft; or insubordination.
2. Reasonable Rule or Order.
3. Investigation.
4. Fair Investigation.
5. Proof.
6. Equal Treatment.
7. Appropriate Discipline/Penalty.
How many health plans are offered by CCPS?
3
HMO, Blue Choice Advantage, & Traditional
(15.1.A)
What gives CAESS the Right to Bargain for Support Staff?
Article 1.1
“CAESS," or "Association" as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all non-certificated employees within the unit defined herein with regard to salaries, wages, hours, and other working conditions.
These Wellness Program benefits are newly available to Support Staff.
Up to $300 annual stipend to participate in the wellness program or reimbursement for an exercise or health program. 15.20
This is the regular rate of compensation for overtime work.
Time and a half
(rate of pay x 1.5 x overtime hours worked)
Article 1: Section 2: subsection 8.
Support Staff must have access to this, to complete their duties and adhere to conditions of their employment.
appropriate technology (computer, etc.)
5.8
How many levels of discipline are there?
5
verbal warning, written warning, written reprimand, suspension, and termination.
How much does an Urgent Care visit copay cost?
$15
(15.1E)
How can CAESS enforce our Contract?
Article 3: Grievance and Arbitration Procedures
File grievance (within 20 days)
File Appeal (within 10 days)
Arbitrate (within 20 days and BoD approval)
This recent expansion to donated leave will remain until the implementation of the Maryland Time to Care Act's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
Up to 60 days of donated leave for maternity leave.
(14.11.B)
How many workdays, in a two week period, do you need to be doing the work of a higher paying position to be compensated at their rate of pay?
A)3 B)5 C)7 D)9
B) 5
Article 5.5 "An employee who is required to perform the duties of a higher paying position for five (5) or more non-consecutive full workdays in the same assignment within a consecutive two week period, shall be paid at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee’s hourly rate not to exceed the rate of pay for the higher paying position. This pay differential shall be backdated to the first day of coverage. "
When should you be notified of a change of assignment?
July 15
5.9
(there are exception for administrative transfers)
When a complaint is filed against you by someone who is not an employee when do you have the right to representation?
Immediately for any meeting about this complaint.
Article 8.5
"When complaints regarding an employee are to be used as part of the evaluation of that employee or are otherwise submitted to an employee’s supervisor, such complaint will be promptly investigated and called to the attention of the employee. Upon notification of such complaint, the employee will have an opportunity to review/receive a copy of the written complaint(s). The employee will be given the opportunity to respond to and/or rebut such complaint and will have the right to be represented by the Association and counsel at any meeting or conference between the employee and supervisor regarding such complaint.[...]"
What is the copay for an ER visit?
$75 OR $0 if admitted or deemed an accident.
(15.4.E)
Can I be treated badly because I am an active CAESS member?
No, 4.13 "There will be no reprisal of any kind taken against any employee by reason of his/her membership in the Association or participation in any of its activities. "
This is a recent expansion of bereavement leave.
Three (3) working days for pregnancy loss due to miscarriage or termination.
(14.4.B)
When promoted, your pay will be the higher of either the first step (index) of the new position or this percentage of your current pay.
7%
Article 10.5
"Whenever an employee is promoted, placement on the salary schedule will be the higher of the following:
• Index one (1) of the new grade on the salary schedule or
• Seven (7) percent more than the employee would have received had he/she remained in his/her current position rounded up to the nearest salary index reflected on the new grade. In the event the employee is promoted to a position requiring a greater number of work days, the employee’s current salary will be prorated accordingly before determining placement on scale. "
What type of leave should you likely use if you were injured by another person at work?
Assault Leave
14.3
What are the three most common reason you will need union representation?
Complaint investigations (8.5)
Discipline investigations (7.2)
Grievances (3)
How much do hospital stays cost per night?
$0 if admitted.
(15.1.E)
One of the most effective tools to impact collaborative change in your building; this meeting allows expressing concerns that have to be responded to by your principal/supervisor.
Labor Management Committee Meetings
Article 11
Monthly meetings where members control the agenda and supervisors have to respond. Promotes accountability and collaboration on solving any school/site problems not currently being grieved.
Training available July 24 or by appointment
This newest position was added to the CAESS Bargaining Unit outside of normal negotiations, based on the terms of Article 1.
Certified Athletic Trainer
(Appendix I: Athletic Trainer- Certified)
Employees will be paid a minimum of 2 hours hours when this occurs.
Called back to job site (Call back)
Article 1: Section 2: subsection 8. "Any time an employee is called back to the job site an employee shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours. Compensation on Sunday shall be at the rate of one and one-half times the employee’s hourly wage, unless the employee is regularly scheduled to work on Sunday. Holiday compensation shall be at the rate of two times the employee’s hourly wage. The following will be considered holidays: Christmas Eve (unless it is a regularly scheduled workday), Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day."
Added in 2020, what item can support staff not be used to handle or search for?
Bombs or similar devices
7.7
What must happen before you can be evaluated as "unsatisfactory" or "needs improvement"
30 day notice and a conference identifying weakness and recommendations for improvement in writing. (Article 8)
What is an FSA?
Flexible Spending Account (15.4)
Pre-tax dollars deducted from you check and placed in an account for medical expenses (max $3400 for 2026) or Dependent care (max $7500 for 2026). This like other tax deductions, lowers your taxable income, saving on average an additional 30%, as long as the funds are used. (beware use it or lose it)
Name 2 of the 5 current At-Large Members of the CAESS Board of Directors (not President, VP, Treasurer, or Secretary)
Lisa West (RN DES), At-Large
Stephanie Patterson (Sec PAX), At-Large
Ryan Jett (Electrician Maintenance), At-Large
Charlie Brown (Career Advisor MCMS), At-Large
Jen White (RN MCMS), At-Large
If a CAESS employee applies for a CCPS non promotional vacancy and is not selected they now have the right to request this information.
Feedback from the Director of HR or his Designee.
(9.1.A)