Social Worker/Psychologist Contract 6/1/03 - 10/12/07
Joint Intentions and Commitments
Article Three-Salaries and Benefits of Psychologists and Social Workers
A. Salaries and Differentials
1. Salary Schedules
2. Longevity Increments
3. Eligibility Requirements
B. Staff Development Rate
C. Salary Credit
1. Regular Substitute Service.
2. Per Diem Substitute Service
D. Credit for In-Service Courses
E. Vacation Pay
1. Summer Vacation Pay
2. Vacation Pay Credit and Service Credit
F. Health Insurance and Welfare Benefits
1. Choice of Health Plans
2. Supplemental Benefits
3. Health Care Flexible Spending Account
4. Dependent Care Assistance Program
G. Reimbursement for Medical Expenses
H. Damage or Destruction of Property
I. Salary Payments
J. Transportation Benefits
1. Use of Personal Cars
2. Transportation Benefit Program
K. Performance Incentives Committee
Article Four-Pension and Retirement Program
A. Annuity Fund
B. Support for Program
C. Board of Education Retirement System
D. Pension Legislation
E. Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
F. Pension Benefits Agreement and Deferred Compensation Plan
Article Five-Licensure, Assignment and Appointment
A. Regularized Licensure
B. Provisional Employees
C. Assignment During First Fifteen Days
D. Withdrawal of Resignation and Subsequent Re-employment
E. Absence Without Notice
F. Return to Former License of Appointment
Article Six-Hours of Psychologists and Social Workers
A. Schedule of Hours
B. Compensatory Time Off
C. Work Year
D. Staff Development
E. Faculty Conferences and Open School Nights
Article Seven-Assignments and Facilities of Psychologists and Social Workers
A. Posting Assignments
B. Assignments in a Superintendency
C. Research Projects
D. Additional Facilities
E. Per Session Assignments
F. Split Assignments
G. Return from Leave
H. Regular Part-Time Assignments for Appointed Social Workers and Psychologists
Article Eight-Safety and Health
A. Assistance in Assault Cases
B. School Safety Plan
C. Citywide Security and Discipline Committee
D. Environmental Health and Safety Joint Committee
E. Safe Environment
F. Renovation and Modernization
A. School-Based Management/Shared
Decision-Making (SBM/SDM)
1. Eligibility and Involvement
2. SBM/SDM Teams
3. Professional Development
4. Waivers
B. School Allocations
C. Reduction of Paperwork
D. Evaluation/Observation Joint Committee and Rating
E. Professional Development and Differential
F. Referral of Students for Evaluation
G. Labor Management Committee on Long Term Reforms
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave
B. Sabbatical Leaves
C. Special Study Sabbatical to Achieve Certification
D. TB Sabbaticals
E. Leaves of Absence Without Pay
1. Purposes for Which Granted
2. Per Diem Service While on Leave
F. Military Service Pay
1. Excuse for Selective Service Examination
2. Pay During Military Service
G. Payment for Jury Duty
H. Terminal Leave
Article Eleven-Excessing and Layoff
A. Excessing Rules-Appointed Psychologists and Social Workers
B. Appointment to New Program, License or Title
C. Layoff
D. Tipping
A. General Transfers
B. Hardship Transfers
C. Effect of October 2005 MOA
Article Thirteen-Union Activities, Privileges and Responsibilities
A. Restriction on Union Activities
B. Time for Chapter Leader and Borough Leader
C. Exclusive Check-Off
D. Agency Fee Deduction
E. Bulletin Boards
F. Borough Chapter Meetings
G. Consultation Meetings
H. Information to the Chapter
I. Official Circulars
J. Political Check-Off
K. Joint Committee
Article Fourteen-Matters Not Covered
Article Fifteen-Due Process and Review Procedures
A. Employee Files
B. Counseling Memos
C. Summons
D. Notice of Discharge
E. Discontinuance of Probationary Service and Appeals of Unsatisfactory Ratings
F. Suspension
G. Rating "Not Applicable"
H. 3020-a Procedures
1. Time and Attendance
2. Rotational Panel
3. Expedited Hearings
4. Investigations
5. Serious Misconduct
6. Sexual Offenses Involving Students or Minors
7. Other Felony Offenses
8. Discovery Procedures
9. Incompetence Cases
10. Attorney Teams
I. False Accusations
J. Peer Intervention Program
K. Medical Review Procedures
1. Requests for Medical Examination
2. Injury in the Line of Duty
3. Medical Report and Review
Article Sixteen-Grievance Procedure
A. Definition
B. Adjustment of Grievances
1. General Procedures
a. Step 1
b. Chancellor (Step 2)
2. Special Procedures for Grievances Relating to Salary and Leave Matters
3. Priority Handling of Grievances
4. Initiation or Appeal of Special Types of Grievances or Complaints
5. Appearance and Representation
6. Time Limits
C. Arbitration
D. General Provisions as to Grievances and Arbitration
Article Seventeen-Special Complaints
A. Definition
B. Filing and Priority Handling
C. Joint Investigation and Informal Resolution
D. Administrative Hearing and Continued Attempt at Informal Resolution
E. Decision of the Chancellor
F. Fact Finding and Recommendations
G. Board Consideration
H. Expansion of Procedure to Include Supervisors
Article Eighteen-Professional Conciliation
Article Nineteen-Conditions and Benefits Applicable to Mental Health Workers
A. Applicable Provisions of Agreement
B. Coverage by Rules and Regulations
C. Salary Rates
D. Welfare Fund
E. Personnel Folders
F. False Accusations
G. Complaint and Grievance Procedure
1. Policy
2. Informal Complaint Procedure
3. Formal Grievance Procedure
4. Representation
5. Conferences and Decisions
6. Appeals to Arbitration (Step 3)
Article Twenty-Working Conditions of Per Diem Substitutes
A. Applicability
B. Pro-Rata Vacation Pay
C. Welfare Benefits
D. Sick Leave
E. Inapplicable Provisions
F. Continuation of Benefits
Article Twenty-One-Schools and Programs with Modified Work Schedules
A. Chapter 683 Program
B. Second Opportunity Schools (SOS) Program
Article Twenty-Two-Charter Schools
A. Conversion Charter Schools
B. New Charter Schools
Article Twenty-Three-Psychologist and Social Worker Workload
A. Workload
B. Workload Complaints
Article Twenty-Four-Conformity to Law-Saving Clause
Article Twenty-Five-No-Strike Pledge
Article Twenty-Six-Definitions
Article Twenty-Seven-Notice-Legislative Action
Article Twenty-Eight-Copy of Agreement
Article Twenty-Nine-Incorporation of Determination and Award
