tag. report cards, 24 "We've done this, and we don't . TABLE OF CONTENTS . Teachers of Science or Social Studies will teach three (3) periods per day. If a teacher is pulled from a duty and assigned to cover a class, said teacher will be paid substitute coverage at twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per period. Benefits. ARTICLE I RECOGNITION 1. On days when no laboratory period is scheduled, teachers may be assigned non-teaching duties within the science department or a library-related duty. Your access to this service has been limited. payday, 39 Teachers may individually elect to have up to ten percent (10%) of their monthly salary deducted from their pay for summer savings. Connecting with municipal experts, inspiring speakers and nearly 1,000 of your fellow officials. A copy of said notice shall be made available to the Association at the time of posting. Spring Track (boys/girls) E MS Basketball (boys/girls) Students were only out of school for two days;arrangements were made for their education to resume at Middlesex County College for the remainder oftheschool year and the new school was built in 2years at no cost to taxpayers. Edison Township Education Association 2 Ethel Road, Suite 203A Edison, NJ 08817 Phone: 732-287-4322 Contact Webmaster For website inquiries Contact Michele Sileski edisonetea@gmail.com Voluntary HMOs may be made available by the Board. Harassment/Intimidation/bullying & 2. PDI credits will be offered on the following basis: PDICs shall be cumulative up to a maximum of thirty (30) credits. Click here for additional information about: . Each party shall submit to the other at least three (3) days prior to the meeting an agenda covering matters it wishes to discuss. "I think the board has to say these are non-negotiables now. Committee memberships shall be for a definite period of time with staggered appointments to provide for continuity in the committee. Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, all meetings and hearings under this procedure shall not be conducted in public and shall include only such parties in interest and the designated or selected representatives heretofore referred to in this Article. It shall be the responsibility of the employee to fully furnish all essential evidence to establish eligibility. With a search for a new superintendent expect to take four to six months, O'Malley said that his successorwill be challenged with taking the district to the next level, and that will involve addressing overcrowding, especially at the high school level. If a representative is present at a conference, it is in the role of witness and observer. The Board shall provide a voluntary direct deposit banking program. The PIP shall be based on the job description and shall focus on the most important areas of professional growth. Board of Education member Paul Distefano said O'Malley has been instrumental in making Edison a nationally ranked school district. 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, New Jersey 08817 T:732-287-0900 For services that contribute towards the out-of-pocket amount, once the catastrophic limit is met, benefits will increase to one hundred percent (100%) of the reasonable and customary amount. In November 2019, the Edison Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Bragen at an annual salary of $245,000 including health benefits, according to school officials. After-school assignments of middle and elementary school teachers shall be limited to one (1) activity per school year. block scheduling, 14 However, if CST members are needed to do only evaluations, then the rate of compensation for completed evaluations will be in accordance with Article XXXI, Section I, Paragraph 3. Teachers whose date of appointment for one-half (1/2) work day or more, but less than a full work day, is between October 1 and February 1 inclusive shall receive a one-half (1/2) step increment in the salary guide. The position will be posted in-house using an emergency posting form for a minimum of two (2) working days. The mission of the Public Schools of Edison Township is to ensure that all students achieve at the highest level of academic success. The ETEA is comprised of 394 educational professionals committed to the pursuit of teaching excellence. The Board will not change insurance plans/carriers without first discussing the proposed change with the Association. MEETING OF THE EDISON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION . "Edison is on the map academically and technology-wise, and that's what you really want for your school district," he said. In the event that the position cannot be filled, this posting will be district-wide. Parent-Teacher Conferences shall not exceed three (3) per year, two (2) during the fall semester, and one (1) during the spring semester. Box 2573, East Lansing, MI 48826-2573. class coverage, 31 Whenever any change in insurance benefits occurs for any other association representing employees in the Edison Township School District, the Board and Association may agree to reopen negotiations. All teachers with a homeroom or teaching assignment occurring at the start of the school day shall be in their respective rooms five (5) minutes before the late bell in the morning. In order for a course to be reimbursed, the request for reimbursement must arrive at the Personnel Office no later than June 30 of the school year in which the course is completed. The ESL teacher at the high school and middle school shall be compensated one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for the school year, and be assigned a full duty normally assigned a teacher except a duty will not be assigned during ESL testing. That refusal will be reduced to writing and subject to the approval by the principal or designee. If you are a resident or member of the public seeking information about a specific township, please contact the township directly for information . The Board will pay the difference between the grant and seventy-five percent (75%) of the applicant's salary. See physician's statement If the employee returns after two years on temporary disability, the Board will reimburse the employee for COBRA costs incurred during the second year of temporary disability. The memorandum of understanding between the school board and township runs through the end of 2017-18 school year. Single Coverage: Any unmarried employee, divorced person, separated person, widow or widower who does not support a family with dependents shall be eligible for single coverage. The regular Public Meeting of the Edison Township Board of Education, previously scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of Eagles, Edison, New Jersey, will now be commence at 6:00 P.M., beginning with Closed Session to . If a resolution to the grievance fails, then the grievant and the PR&R Committee will be presented a copy of the principal/supervisor response within thirty (30) calendar days of the decision. Service of eligibility shall be five (5) years of teaching service in the Edison Township District. At the secondary level, a teacher shall be compensated an additional four percent (4%) of his/her bachelor (BA only) level salary to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) annually for each class period in excess of twenty-five (25) periods a week, or for each additional period added to a full-time teacher's schedule which may be less than twenty-five (25) periods a week due to labs. Single-session in-service days shall be in the afternoon and may be scheduled on any day when school is in session, except not on the day before a holiday break or during the month of June. Compensatory time may only be taken upon approval of the principal. JULY 1, 2008 - JUNE 30, 2011 . Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. In such matters, it is advisable to have an Association Representative in attendance for advice and guidance as to the Association's viewpoint. Teachers on infant care leave shall be eligible for substituting. representation fee, 37 Board policy, 3, 37 Provide . Looking back on his time in Edison, O'Malley considers providing equity for all students as his proudest achievement. Any loss of compensation will be reimbursed by the Board. A teacher shall receive a one-half step increment if the teacher, during the course of a school year, accumulates thirty (30) or more calendar days but no more than one-hundred fifty (150) calendar days of requested unpaid leave. If needed, observations may evaluate the way the team works together. A Level I conference is meant to be informal in nature. And O'Malley doesn't see that trend reversing, even if weeks go by when nothing happens. ETEA Negotiating Team BOE Negotiating Team Medical, dental and prescription coverage will continue for one year after the temporary disability begins. The Board will prepare a catalog of PDI courses, specifying topics, locations, hours, and PDICs by course/program. Teachers shall be paid on the last work day before the fifteenth (15th) of each month and the last working day before the end of the month. Michele Wenzel Dr. Maryann Banks, Asst. He said schools have never been ranked higher and SAT scores are at there highest level in a decade. Mailing Address: . All school nurses required to review immunization records, etc. Such fraction shall not exceed that proportion of full-time teaching load that the teacher's part-time teaching load represents. Kindergarten teachers will be provided with two (2) preparation periods of fifteen (15) consecutive minutes each. Edison Township Education Association. CST Overload Evaluation Procedures: When administration determines a need to complete CST evaluations which are in danger of not being completed within state mandated guidelines, the following procedures will be adhered to: Cases for consideration will include initial referrals and re-evaluations. Teachers who desire to apply for any vacancy shall submit their applications in writing to the Superintendent's office within the limit specified in the notice, and acknowledgment shall be given to all such applicants. The arbitrator's decision shall be in writing, and shall set forth findings of fact, reasoning, and conclusion on the issues submitted. For high school science teachers assigned laboratory courses scheduled for six (6) or seven (7) class meetings per week, the normal teaching load shall consist of four (4) class sections per day. Under our current health care company, if you need blood work done, have it done at Lab Corp. The teacher may withdraw from TSDE at any time and return to the standard method of observation/evaluation. The teacher, at his or her option and upon notifying the administrator may have a representative of the Association present at the conference. The district email system may be used in conjunction with, but not as a substitute for, the existing posting requirements and procedures stated elsewhere in this Article. In the event Block Scheduling is introduced, the total instructional minutes of the normal in-school work day may not exceed the total minutes of the current daily teaching load of five (5) periods. As of July 1, 2002, anyone currently employed as a school psychologist or hired as a school psychologist, will receive salary guide credit for the 6th level due to the extra course work required for certification. The arbitrator shall be without power or authority to make any decision which requires the commission of an act prohibited by law, or which is violative of the terms of this Agreement. Pre-school classified students will be considered re-evaluations for this process. Every effort will be made to ensure that personal planning time will be used at the discretion of the teacher. The district gets at least 125 new high school students each year. A high school would cost about $25 million in the budget, the staff, athletics and all those things that go along with it," said O'Malley, adding that a middle schoolis about $15 million and an elementary schoolbetween $8 million and $10 million. WHEREAS, the Board and the Association recognize and declare that providing a quality education for the children of the Edison Township School District is their mutual aim and that the character of education depends predominantly upon the quality and morale of the teaching service, and Woodbridge Township Education Association 34 Green Street, Suite A Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 732-634-5028 . Union contracts spell out not just salaries and benefits, but also information about class size, employee evaluations, school calendars, and more. All meetings shall be scheduled on Tuesday except in an emergency. A teacher shall not be held responsible if his or her model or project is unsuccessful. O'Malley said the school board has a committee looking at the need for a new high school. William Muzzio, Asst. A coverage must be at least thirty (30) minutes in duration. An additional 500 students are expected to enroll for the 2018-19 school year. Should any form of Block Scheduling be introduced, the Board and the Association agree to establish a committee to address necessary contract language. The report shall not be placed in the teacher's file or otherwise acted upon without prior consultation with the teacher. Edison Township EA Latest news Educator Evaluation Rubric Weights January 9, 2023 2022-2023 Evaluation Updates NotificationofEducatorEvaluationRubricWeightsfor2022-2023andBacktoSchoolKeyDateReminders Read More ETEA Friends & Family Night January 9, 2023 in-service program, 35 Such conferences may be held during teacher preparation periods. Middle School Team Leaders will be compensated at the rate of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) per year. Our 2023 Annual Conference will show you how. Under consideration is a plan to build a middle school to house all district fifth- and sixth-grade students to freespace in the elementary schools and then expand the high schools, to reduce the budget impact. Contracts Home About Members Committees Workshops Health Insurance Coverage HTEA Events Union First Contracts If you have any questions regarding the contract, please contact Frank Gatto, HTEA President, at (609) 586-9335. "I'd like to leave the district knowing kids are safe, the staff is safe and that we've really built a good infrastructure," said O'Malley, district superintendent for the past nine years who announced his June 30, 2019 resignation this week. In the event that changes in teaching assignments take place after the close of the school year, teachers will be immediately notified by mail of such changes. Except for emergencies, teachers shall not be required to attend after school meetings on the day of Back-to-School Night. /s/ Shannon Reilly /s/ Daniel P. Michaud Teachers who serve on a I&RS committee and who meet prior to or past the end of the regular school day, and whose assignment exceeds forty-five (45) minutes shall be compensated at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). He said Edison will be the first K-12district in New Jersey to be debt-free by 2020. 12/15/2005 12/19/2005 In the event that certified substitutes cannot be hired for extended absences of a speech-language specialist, any caseload assignments will be compensated at a rate in accordance with Article XXXI, Section I, Paragraph 5. If at any time this assignment causes a teacher to go beyond the four (4) or five (5) meetings per month limit, the teacher will be compensated at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for each year of this contract. The number of meetings shall not exceed four (4) per month. I think we have one remaining debt payment for Woodbrook School and then the district is debt free for all those projects, which is really how I financially set the district up," said O'Malley, who noted that seven of nine budgets were at or lower than the 2 percent cap, and the district tax levy was lowered twice in eight years. The requirement which may exist to meet residency requirement of a degree program. Personnel applying for the position must apply for the said position in writing. Copies will be sent to the parties in interest, including all grievants, and to the Association, Attn: PR&R Committee. club assignments, 44 Persons selected for Saturday morning detention supervision will be compensated at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per five (5) hour Saturday Session/four (4) hours of pupil contact time. Our members understand the importance and . EDUCATION ASSOCIATION . Teachers assigned to perform supplemental instruction shall be compensated as follows: Thirty-seven dollars ($37.00) per period for two (2) students. child study team, 15 Other members of the negotiating unit who are not regular classroom teachers shall be provided with preparation time to the same extent as other teachers. class size, 16 Tuition reimbursement will be made up to and including BA+45 credits. Winter Track (boys/girls) These provisions are not designed to increase the hours of student supervision beyond the normal work day. Any teacher in the Edison Township School system, or any other person under the supervision or control of the Edison Township Board of Education, if required by the Association and Board, shall be made available for appearance at any arbitration or grievance hearing as requested by the Association or the Board without any loss of pay while attending such hearings. If by Board, to the Association President and/or the First Vice President at the Association office. The staff development trainer will be assigned no teaching or duty periods. Any Speech-Language Specialists, required to accept an additional case load due to the absence of another Speech-Language Specialist or a vacancy of a Speech-Language Specialist position, will be paid an hourly rate of fifty dollars ($50.00) for any time necessary to complete the requirements of this additional workload. The applicant's length of service as a teacher in the district, and secondarily in the profession. The daily preparation time for high school teachers shall be one (1) period of forty-five (45) consecutive minutes in a seven (7) period daily schedule, or two (2) periods of forty-three (43) consecutive minutes in a eight (8) period daily schedule, except that the daily preparation time for all high school English teachers and advanced placement teachers shall be two (2) periods of forty-five (45) consecutive minutes in a seven (7) period daily schedule, or three (3) periods of forty-three (43) consecutive minutes in a eight (8) period daily schedule. 2021-2024 Agreement . 2015-2016 Contract . The curriculum resource teachers will be assigned no teaching, or duty periods. 50 timely township topics at sessions crafted to keep you on top of the changes, requirements and expectations of today's local leaders. E1 HS Cheerleading (boys/girls) Employees who elect not to participate directly in the insurance coverage as outlined in Section A above shall receive two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) annually at the end of each contract year of non-participation. Where a specific date for commencement of disability leave cannot be determined, the teacher may request leave in advance of the anticipated date so that a qualified substitute can be selected. This number may be waived in months in which there are five (5) Tuesdays. work year. O'Malley said the district also has grown academically during his tenure. That is how I approach the budget now. MEETING OF THE EDISON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION . The Board will offer a voluntary dental plan HMO with no deductible and no maximum, but subject to applicable co-insurance amounts. If the member does not return after two years of temporary disability, the employee may remain on the group health insurance plan provided he/she reimburses the Board of Education for applicable premiums until termination or return to work but shall receive no other benefits except as provided in Section J of this Article. The normal budget increase is about $4 million. A teacher/employee on family illness leave may continue health care coverage by purchasing this through the Board at the going premium rates that are charged to the Board. The Board shall provide the Association with a Master Copy of the Health Service Provider's program. Teachers may apply for salary guide credit for any PDI programs that total in the aggregate fifteen (15) Professional Development Institute credits. Any tenured teacher may participate in TSDE. More than 100 municipal vendors offering services that can help . Passing time will not be scheduled as part of the preparation period for elementary special subject teachers. The contract for newly hired teachers shall clearly differentiate between long-term substitute and regular employment status. O'Malley said his leadership skills came most into play following the March 2014 fire that destroyedJames Monroe Elementary School. Teachers who travel to two (2) or more schools in the same day shall be assigned a duty-free schedule on that day. REVISED START TIME - FEBRUARY 28, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING . discrimination, 6, 38 Problems and/or issues affecting district-wide policy shall be referred for consideration by the district-wide curriculum coordinating committee. Should a mutually acceptable amendment to this Agreement be negotiated by the parties, it shall be reduced to writing, be signed by the representatives of the Board and the Association, and be submitted for ratification to the Board and to the Association. No block can be less than thirty (30) minutes in length. In scheduling conferences, the evaluator shall take into account teacher preferences. The current collective bargaining agreement was ratified by the WTEA and the Woodbridge Township Board of Education and covers the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. . Every effort will be made to restrict the teaching schedule to two (2) subject areas and a maximum of three (3) teaching preparations. These guidelines may be waived in emergencies or unanticipated staffing needs such as resignations, enrollment changes, etc. and . "We've done this, and we don't get a lot a credit for it, without any debt. EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. Sabbatical leave for this purpose shall be for one (1) academic year at the rate of seventy-five percent (75%) of the annual salary one would have received had he/she remained in the district. 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