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Association of Classified Employees June 15, 2006 LOCAL
2250 AND BOARD OF EDUCATION REACH
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT Local 2250’s negotiating team and
representatives for the Board of Education have reached a tentative agreement
on a one (1) year contract which becomes effective July 1, 2006 through June
30, 2007. The Local 2250’s negotiating team and Local 2250’s
Executive Board unanimously voted to recommend the agreement to the
membership. The agreement provides a
five percent (5%) wage increase for all employees represented by Local 2250. Food Service
employees will receive an
additional one percent (1%) increase on their salary schedule. Health
Services employees will receive an additional five percent (5%) increase
on their salary schedule. Longevity Stipend – All employees who
have reached or will reach during this agreement the maximum rate of pay for
their respective pay grade shall receive a $200.00 stipend. Health
Insurance – There shall be no increase in Healthcare premiums during the
term of this agreement. Current Contract – All current
contract language unless changed by this agreement will remain in full force
and effect during the terms of this agreement. Working
Out of Classification – Employees working out of their classification
shall be paid the appropriate rate of pay for the classification he/she is
detailed to after ten (10) days, reduced from 20 days. Employee
Promotion – When an employee is promoted or upgraded three (3) steps they
shall receive an increase in pay which approximates a three (3) step increase. Liability
Protection – Increase reimbursement for destruction of clothing and
eyeglasses from $200.00 to $300.00. This
agreement increases the reimbursement for watches from $75.00 to
$125.00. Leave for Death – Will now be titled bereavement leave. One day of bereavement leave shall be
authorized due the death of an aunt and uncle in addition to others included
in this provision. Tuition Reimbursement will be
increased from $120.00 per credit hour to $200.00 per credit hour. Contracting
out of Work – The union and the Board will jointly establish a committee
to study and address the issue regarding contracting out of work performed by
Local 2250 members. Central Garage Employees tool
allotment shall be increased to $1,000.00.
Central Garage Employees
in-service training shall be increased from 16 hours per year to 24 hours per
year. Food Service Personnel who have achieved the certification of
American Food Service Excellence (ASE) shall receive an increase from .25
cents per hour to three percent (3%) per hour. Food
Service Personnel shall receive an increase in uniform allowance from
$50.00 per year to $100.00 per year. Paraprofessionals with an active
state license or national certification shall receive a three percent (3%)
increase in pay. Announcements of Paraprofessional employment opportunities shall
be publicized regardless of grade level.
Transportation Employees –
The School Administration has agreed to make every effort to improve the “Bid
Day” Process which may include the posting of the runs prior to “Bid
Day”. Apprenticeship Program – The union and the Board will establish a
joint committee to study the implementation of an apprenticeship program for
Maintenance and Central Garage employees. You will note that several classifications
of employees received additional monetary gains. These improvements were the results of the
Negotiating team agreement that these classifications had to be increased in
an effort to make their respective wages competitive in the Metro area. All members of Local 2250 will
receive a mail ballot in the near future which will give each member an
opportunity to vote on the tentative agreement. It is very important that Local 2250 have
your correct address if you wish to vote on this agreement. President Executive Director |
