TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preamble ................................................................... 1
Identification of Parties ............................................ 1
Article I Union Recognition, Jurisdiction,
and Definition ....................................................... 1
Article II Committee Rights Clause ......................... 2
Article III Compensation .......................................... 2
A. Basic Salary Schedules .................................... 2
B. Compensation for Advanced Degrees ............. 2
C. Career Increments ............................................ 3
D. Differentials for Special Service Personnel ..... 3
E. Bilingual/Biliterate Stipend ............................. 4
F. Method and Time of Salary Payment .............. 4
G. Anniversary Date ............................................. 4
H. Substitute Teachers Pay ................................... 4
I. Teaching Before and/or After the
Regular School Year ........................................ 4
J. Itemized Payroll Deductions ........................... 4
K. Mileage Stipend ............................................... 5
L. Lynn Vocational Technical Institute ............... 5
M. Severance Pay .................................................. 5
N. Extra-Curricular Activities .............................. 5
O. Hourly Rates of Pay ......................................... 5
P. Placement on the Salary Schedule ................... 5
Q. Alumni Hiring Incentive .................................. 5
R. Professional Travel .......................................... 5
S. Job Preference ................................................. 5
Article IV Fringe Benefits ........................................ 6
A. Health Insurance .............................................. 6
B. Life Insurance .................................................. 6
C. Pension ............................................................ 6
D. Tax-Free Annuity ............................................ 6
E. Workers’ Compensation .................................. 6
F. Annual Redemption of Sick Leave .................. 6
Article V Working Conditions ................................. 7
A. Discipline ......................................................... 7
B. Teaching Load – Teaching Programs .............. 7
C. Class Sizes and Overload Differentials ........... 7
D. School Facilities .............................................. 8
E. Duty-Free Lunch Period .................................. 9
F. Relief from Non-Teaching Duties ................... 9
G. Notices and Announcements ........................... 9
H. Extra-Curricular Activities .............................. 9
I. Scholarship Standards ..................................... 9
J. Marks ............................................................... 9
K. Training Teachers ............................................ 9
L. Hiring of Substitutes ........................................ 9
M. Length of School Day and School Year .......... 9
N. After School Meetings ................................... 10
O. Safety and Health Standards .......................... 11
P. Assistance in Assault Cases ........................... 11
Q. Termination of Employment ......................... 11
R. Transporting Children ................................... 11
S. Seniority ........................................................ 11
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T. Corridor Duty ................................................. 11
U. Reduction in Force ......................................... 12
Article VI Teacher Files – Teacher Evaluations .... 13
A. Teacher Files .................................................. 13
B. Teacher Evaluation ........................................ 13
Article VII Transfers: Promotions ......................... 14
A. Promotions ..................................................... 14
B. Transfers ........................................................ 14
Article VIII Leaves of Absence .............................. 15
A. Union Leave ................................................... 15
B. Sick Leave ...................................................... 15
Sick Bank Regulations ................................... 16
C. Sabbatical Leave ............................................ 16
D. Personal Leave ............................................... 16
E. Funeral Leave ................................................ 17
F. Military Leave ................................................ 17
G. Organized Reserve Forces ............................. 17
H. Parental Leave ................................................ 17
I. Visiting Days ................................................. 17
J. Leave for Conference, Conventions, Etc. ...... 17
K. Other Leaves .................................................. 18
L. Jury Duty ........................................................ 18
M. Adoption Leave .............................................. 18
N. Returning from a Leave of Absence .............. 18
Article IX Professional Improvement .................... 18
A. Curriculum Standards ................................
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18
B. In-Service Training ........................................ 18
C. Course Approval ............................................ 19
D. Professional Development Activities ............. 19
Article X Policy Statements ................................... 19
A. Secondary Schools (Grades 7-12) .................. 19
1. Teacher Programs ....................................... 19
2. Program Guidelines .................................... 19
3. Rotation ...................................................... 19
Article XI Grievance Procedure ............................. 20
A. Definition ....................................................... 20
B. Adjustment of Grievance ............................... 20
1. Level 1 – Principal ..................................... 20
2. Level 2 – Deputy Superintendent
of Schools ................................................... 20
3. Level 3 – Superintendent of Schools .......... 20
4. Special Procedures for Grievances
Relating to Salary and Leave Matters ........ 21
5. Time Limits ................................................ 21
Article XII Arbitration ............................................ 21
Article XIII Union Privileges, Responsibilities,
and Rights ........................................................... 21
A. Fair Practices .................................................. 21
B. Freedom to Join ............................................. 22
C. Dues Check-off .............................................. 22
D. Allowed Time for Union Negotiations .......... 22
E. Distribution of Materials ................................ 23
F. Bulletin Boards .............................................. 23