Teachers' Contract (10/13/2007 - 10/31/2009) - United Federation of Teachers

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Teachers' Contract (10/13/2007 - 10/31/2009)

Effective Oct. 13, 2007 through Oct. 31, 2009

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Joint Intentions
Article One—Union Recognition
Article Two—Fair Practices
Article Three—Salaries and Benefits of Day School Teachers
- A. Salaries and Differentials
- B. Staff Development Rate
- C. Salary Credit
- D. College Credits for Differentials
- E. Application for Certain Salary Differentials
- F. Vacation Pay
  - 1. Summer Vacation Pay
  - 2. Vacation Pay Credit and Service Credit
- G. Health Insurance and Welfare Fund Benefits
- H. Reimbursement for Medical Expenses
- I. Damage or Destruction of Property
- J. Reimbursement for Telephone Calls
- K. Transportation Benefits
  - 1. Reimbursement for Use of Cars
  - 2. Transportation Benefit Program
- L. Salary Payment
- M. Performance Incentives Committee
- N. Lump Sum Payment
Article Four—Pension and Retirement Program
- A. Annuity Fund
- B. Support for Program
- C. Pension Legislation
- D. Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
- E. Pension Benefits Agreement and Deferred Compensation Plan
Article Five—Licensure, Assignment and Appointment
- A. Substitute Teacher Position
- B. Regularized Licensure
- C. Provisional Teachers
- D. Assignment During First Fifteen Days
- E. Withdrawal of Resignation and Subsequent Reappointment
- F. Absence Without Notice
- G. Return to Former License of Appointment
- H. New Arts Licenses
Article Six—Hours
- A. School Day
- B. Expedited Appeal Regarding Group Size
- C. Work Year
Article Seven—Programs, Assignments and Teaching Conditions in Schools and Programs
- A. High Schools
  - 1. Program Preference
  - 2. Program Guidelines
  - 3. Rotation
  - 4. Teaching Periods
  - 5. Relief from Non-Teaching Chores
  - 6. Professional Activity Options
  - 7. Alternative High School Programs
  - 8. Teachers of Library
  - 9. School Program
- B. Intermediate and Junior High Schools
  - 1. Program Preference
  - 2. Program Guidelines
  - 3. Rotation
  - 4. Teacher Programs
  - 5. Programs of Teachers of Home Economics/Home and Career Skills and Industrial Arts/Technology Education
  - 6. Duty-Free Lunch Period
  - 7. Relief from Non-Teaching Chores
  - 8. Professional Activity Options
  - 9. Teachers of Library
  - 10. School Program
- C. Elementary Schools
  - 1. Teacher Assignments
  - 2. Assignment as OTP
  - 3. New Positions
  - 4. Teacher Programs
- D. K-8 Schools
- E. Programs which Serve Students from More Than One School
- F. Special Education Positions and Assignments
  - 1. Resource Room and SETSS Positions
  - 2. IEP/Special Education Teachers
  - 3. Other Special Education Assignments
  - 4. Teachers Serving in the School for the Deaf
- G. Non-Public School
- H. Split Assignments
- I. Interim Acting Supervisory Positions
- J. City Hall Academy
- K. City-Wide Special Education (District 75)
  - 1. Program Preference
  - 2. Teacher Programs
  - 3. Relief from Non-Teaching Chores and Professional Activity Options
  - 4. Assignments
  - 5. Cluster Schools
- L. Speech Improvement Teachers
  - 1. Special Assignments
  - 2. Certificate of Clinical Competence
  - 3. Selection and Retention of Assignments
- M. Class Size Limitations
  - 1. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
  - 2. Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools
  - 3. Exceptions
  - 4. Students with Disabilities in a General Education Class
- N. Coverage of Classes
- O. Shortage License Areas
- P. Regular Part-Time Assignments for Appointed Teachers
- Q. Conferences
- R. Basic Instructional Supplies
- S. Additional Facilities
- T. Teleconferencing
- U. Professional Activity Assignment Procedures
Article Eight—Education Reform
- A. School-Based Management/Shared Decision-Making (SBM / SDM)
- B. School-Based Options
- C. School Allocations
- D. Students' Grades
- E. Lesson Plan Format
- F. Joint Efforts
- G. Professional Support for New Teachers
- H. Professional Development and Second Differential
- I. Reduction of Paperwork
- J. Evaluation and Observation System
- K. Referral of Students for Evaluations
- L. Labor/Management Committee On Long Term Reforms
- M. Housing Support Program for Shortage Area Teachers
- N. School Wide Bonus Program
Article Nine—Procedures for Handling Special Behavior Problems
Article Ten—Safety and Health
- A. Assistance in Assault Cases
- B. School Safety
- C. Citywide Security and Discipline Committee
- D. Environmental Health and Safety Joint Committee
- E. Safe Environment
- F. Renovation and Modernization
- G. Science Experiment Review Panel
- H. Identification Cards
Article Eleven—Rates of Pay and Working Conditions of Teachers Assigned, Education Administrators, Education Analysts, Education Officers and Professional Development Assignments and Positions
- I. Teachers Assigned
- II. Education Administrators
- III. Education Officers and Education Analysts
- IV. Professional Development Assignments and Positions
Article Twelve—Schools and Programs with Modified Work Schedules
Article Thirteen—Working Conditions of Per Diem Substitutes, SubstituteVocational Assistants and Teacher’s Assistants
- I. Per Diem Substitutes
- II. Substitute Vocational Assistants
- 3. Teacher's Assistants
Article Fourteen—Rates of Pay and Working Conditions of Adult Education Teachers
- A. Statement of Principles
- B. Salary and Workyear
  - 1. Salary
  - 2. Workyear
- C. Sick Leave and Non-Attendance
- D. Annuity Payment
- E. Hours
- F. Excessing
- G. Layoff and Recall
- H. Seniority
- I. Vacant Assignments
- J. Other Conditions
Article Fifteen—Rates of Pay and Working Conditions of Per Session Teachers
- A. Rates of Pay
- B. Extracurricular Activities
  - 1. Athletic
  - 2. Non-Athletic
- C. Working Conditions
- D. Consultation
- E. Definitions
Article Sixteen—Leaves
- A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave
- B. Sabbatical Leaves
- C. Special Study Sabbaticals 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. Vocational High School Externship Program
Article Seventeen—Retention, Excessing and Layoff
- A. Retention of Assignment
- B. Excessing Rules - Appointed Teachers
- C. Appointment to New Program, License or Title
- D. Layoff
- E. Tipping
- F. Voluntary Severance for Personnel Excessed For More than One Year
Article Eighteen—Transfers and Staffing
- A. General Transfers
- B. Hardship Transfers
- C. Voluntary Teacher Exchange
- D. Staffing New or Redesigned Schools
Article Nineteen—Union Activities, Privileges and Responsibilities
- A. Restriction on Union Activities
- B. Time for Union Representatives
- C. Leaves of Absence for Union Officers
- D. Exclusive Check-Off
- E. Agency Fee Deduction
- F. Bulletin Boards
- G. Chapter Meetings
- H. Consultation with the Union
- I. Information to the Union
- J. Information at the School
- K. Political Check-Off
Article Twenty—Matters Not Covered
Article Twenty-One—Due Process and Review Procedures
- A. Teacher Files
- B. Counseling Memos
- C. Summons
- D. Discontinuance of Probationary Service and Appeals of Unsatisfactory Ratings
- E. Suspension
- F. Rating "Not Applicable"
- G. Education Law §3020-a Procedures
- H. False Accusations
- I. Peer Intervention Program (PIP)
- J. Peer Intervention Plus Program ("PIP Plus")
- K. Medical Review Procedures
Article Twenty-Two—Grievance Procedure
- A. Definition
- B. Adjustment of Grievances
- C. Arbitration
- D. General Provisions as to Grievances and Arbitration
- E. Expedited Arbitration Procedure for the Lead Teacher and Lead Instructional Mentor Applicant Pool
- F. Arbitrations Pursuant to the Expedited Reorganization Grievance Procedure
- G. Arbitrations Pursuant to the Expedited Procedure for Class Size and Group Size Grievances
Article Twenty-Three—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 Special Complaint Procedure to Include Supervisors
Article Twenty-Four—Professional Conciliation
- A. School Level
- B. District Level
Article Twenty-Five—Charter Schools
- A. Conversion Charter Schools
- B. New Charter Schools
Article Twenty-Six—Conformity to Law-Saving Clause
Article Twenty-Seven—No-Strike Pledge
Article Twenty-Eight—Definitions
Article Twenty-Nine—Notice-Legislative Action
Article Thirty—Copy of Agreement
Article Thirty-One—Incorporation of Determination and Award
Article Thirty-Two—Duration
Appendix “A”—Salary Schedules of Day School Teachers
- I. Salaries
- II. Differentials
- III. Schedule IIa(1)
Appendix “B”—Special Circular
Appendix “C”—Grievance Forms
Appendix “D”— Mentor Teacher Internship
Appendix “E”—Health Insurance
Appendix “F”—Adult Education Teacher Salary Schedule - October 13, 2007 - May 19, 2008
Appendix “G”— Procedures For Probabale Cause Hearings
Appendix “H”— Housing Support Program for Shortage Area Teachers
Appendix “I”— District 79 Reorganization
Appendix “J”— False Accusations
Appendix “K”— Pension Legislation

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