COAL TOWNSHIP - This is the language of the current administrative contract at Shamokin Area School District, referred to as "Act 93" for the state law regarding school district administrators' contracts.
In light of the district's budget crisis, negotiations between the board and administration are reportedly taking place involving this agreement.
Superintendent James Zack and business manager Stephen Curran have contracts separate from the Act 93 agreement, but receive the same increases and benefits as other administrators.
(Note: the agreement presented here has been edited for length with the elimination of generic language.)
ARTICLE II
Section 2
For the purposes of this agreement, the Administrative Team shall include the following full-time permanent employees:
A. Professional Administrative Positions:
1. Elementary Principal (260 days)
2. High School Principal (260 days)
3. Special Education Supervisor (260 days)
4. High School Assistant Principal(s) (260 days)
5. Elementary Assistant Principal (s) (260 days)
6. Elementary Assistant Principal/Federal Programs Coordinator (260 days)
7. Curriculum Coordinator (260 days)
8. Other personnel as defined under ACT 93 by the Board
B. Support Services Administrative Positions:
9. Supervisor of Building and Grounds (260 days)
10. Dean of Students/Assistant to High School Principal (260 days)
11. Technology Coordinator (260 days)
12. Director of Food & Nutrition (260 days)
13. Assistant Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds (260 days)
14. Athletic Director (260 days )
15. Other personnel as defined under ACT 93 by the Board
ARTICLE III
WAGES AND SALARIES
Section 2
Administrative Team members shall be granted salary increases as follows:
The Board will meet with any and all Administrative Team members prior to the adoption of any subsequent compensation plan.
Salary discussion with the Board will begin before the 28th of February.
The Board shall respond to the Administrative Team within forty-five (45) days at a session where the Board will explain the decisions made on administrative compensation. The Board will provide a written copy of these decisions.
During the term of this agreement, a minimum increase each July 1 of 5%, 5%, 4%, 3%, and 3% for each year of the agreement, respectively.
The Board may annually entertain an individual merit increase or other merit pay above minimum based on the Superintendent's recommendations.
Section 3:
The District shall match (dollar for dollar) amounts invested by Administrative Team members in a plan selected by the District, which qualifies for tax shelter in accordance with IRS regulations. The matching funds shall be limited to a maximum of 4% of the Team Member's regular salary.
ARTICLE IV
DAILY WORK SCHEDULE
The Board recognizes the professional nature of the Administrative Team member's position and that time parameters of the Administrative Team members cannot be determined. Each Administrative Team member is expected to devote such time as shall be necessary and appropriate for the discharge of that member's duties. For off-session days, administrators would follow a flexible schedule, at the discretion of the Superintendent, contingent upon work load, emergencies, etc. Further, the Board may establish performance and job criteria that anticipate or require the presence and/or performance by an Administrative Team member at certain times and events.
ARTICLE V
HOLIDAYS AND VACATION
Section 1 - Holidays
a. New Year's Eve
b. New Years Day
c. Martin Luther King Day
d. Presidents Day
e. Good Friday
f. Easter Monday
g. Memorial Day
h. Independence Day
i. Labor Day
j. Thanksgiving Day
k. Day following Thanksgiving
l. Christmas Eve Day
m. Christmas Day
n. Day Following Christmas
o. Birthday of administrator
Student Holidays in District Annual Calendar, except as required by job description or responsibilities. (Does not include teacher in-service days)
Section 2 - Vacation
a. The vacation time for a 260 day employees shall be twenty (20) days. Prior approval of the Superintendent is required.
Vacation days may be accrued up to a maximum of 35 days. Vacation days may also be reimbursed to the Administrator at the individual per-diem rate.
ARTICLE VI
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Section 1 - Funeral Leave
Administrative Team members who are absent from work in order to attend the funeral of a member of the employee's family shall be granted up to five (5) days of paid leave for near relatives and one (1) for distant relatives as defined in the SAEA contract.
Section 2 - Sabbatical Leave
Certified Administrative Team members shall be granted paid Sabbatical Leave in accordance with the provisions of the Public School Code.
The number of Sabbatical Leaves granted annually is limited to one of the persons eligible for such Leave of Absence.
Insurance and medical benefits will remain in force during a Sabbatical Leave. Such benefits shall continue to be paid by the Board during Sabbatical Leave at the same level as provided to Team members not on Leave.
Section 3 - Jury Duty Leave
The School Board shall pay to any Administrative Team member called for Jury Duty their regular daily rate of pay. The amount of pay received for jury duty, exclusive of travel expenses, shall be returned to the District.
Section 4 - Sick Days
Sick Days, including family sick days, shall be granted at a rate of one (1) per month, 12 per year worked and are cumulative.
Section 5 - Personal Days
Each team member shall be granted three (3) personal days each year. Any of these days that are not used by June 30 of each year may accumulate as such. Prior approval of the superintendent is needed except when the personal day is an unforeseen event.
ARTICLE VII
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Section 1 - Life Insurance
The Board agrees to pay the premium for all Administrative Team Members of a Group Term Life Insurance Policy, including accidental death and dismemberment benefits, based on two times the employee's annual salary grated to the next highest $1,000, if not an even multiple.
Section 2 - Disability Insurance
The Board agrees to pay the premium for all Administrative Team Members of a Disability Insurance Program to provide for coverage at 60% of regular earnings for a maximum of $6,000 per month with an elimination period of ninety (90) days. The maximum duration of the benefit will be to the normal retirement age for Social Security.
Any Team member who does not qualify for disability insurance will be given an amount proportional to the total premiums for the purchase of supplemental insurance.
Section 3 - Hospitalization/Medical Insurance
The Board agrees to pay the premium for all Administrative Team Members and their eligible dependents, at no time be less than corresponding provisions of the AFSCME and SAEA contracts for the Health/Medical benefits given to a contribution of zero.
Section 4 - Dental Insurance
The Board agrees to provide dental insurance for all Administrative Team Members and their eligible dependents, at no time be less than corresponding provisions of the AFSCME and SAEA contracts for the Dental Benefits given to and contribution of zero.
Section 5 - Vision Insurance
The Board agrees to pay the premium for all Administrative Team Members and their eligible dependents, at no time be less than corresponding provisions of the AFSCME and SAEA contracts for equal to the Vision Benefits given to and contribution of zero.
Section 6 - Payment in Lieu of Insurance Coverage
The Board agrees to provide for payments to Team Members in lieu of insurance coverage at no time be less than corresponding provisions of the AFSCME and SAEA contracts for, adjusted to calendar year enrollment periods.
Section 7 - Unreimbursed/Uncovered Expenses
The Board agrees to reimburse the Administrative Team Members up to a total of $4,000 annually for dental and vision expenses incurred by an Administrative Team Member or their eligible dependents for expenses not covered by other insurances. To secure such reimbursement the Administrative Team Member shall present the School District with proof that such expenses have been paid by an Administrative Team Member and that the same are not subject to reimbursement through other insurance.
The Team Member will be reimbursed directly upon receipt of appropriate documentation. Third parties will not be reimbursed.
ARTICLE VIII
RETIREMENT COMPENSATION
Criteria
All provisions of Article VIII are contingent upon
a. The Team Members must have accumulated ten (10) years of full time service in the Shamokin Area School District. This includes persons with ten or more years of service in a position, which is or becomes entitled to Act 93 benefits.
The retirement is a permanent retirement from public education.
The Team Member qualifies to receive PSERS retirement payments within two (2) years of separation.
The Team Member provides at least 90 days notice of resignation. This criterion will be waived if, in the final year of this agreement, a new agreement has not been reached at least 90 days prior to expiration.
Years of service shall be the twelve (12) month year and shall be calculated from the later of the date of employment of qualification under "a" above.
Section 1 - Compensation for Sick Leave not Taken
Subject to the above criteria, the retiree will, upon the actual start of receiving benefits from PSERS, receive an amount equal to the prevailing high school daily substitute rate for each day of District (Shamokin) accumulated sick leave. Sick days taken will first be charged against those (if any) credited from prior employment. Any sick days remaining from prior employment will not qualify for this provision.
Section 2 - Retirement Incentive
Subject to the above criteria, the retiree will, upon actual start of receiving benefits from PSERS, receive $1,000 for each year of service as an administrator.
Section 3
Subject to the above criteria, the Shamokin Area School District will continue family hospitalization, dental, vision insurance for a period of ten (10) years or until the retiree is eligible for Medicare coverage or becomes eligible to participate in other employer sponsored medical insurance available without cost to the retiree (whichever comes first).
This excludes any provision for un-reimbursed/uncovered medical expenses (Article VII, Section 7). If this provision is found at any time during the contract to be in violation of federal law, the Board will continue insurance for ten (10) years.
ARTICLE IX
CONFERENCE, PROFESSIONAL DUES AND TUITION/COURSE CREDITS
Section 1 - Conference
Administrative Team Members, subject to approval of the Superintendent, should attend conferences in their respective fields. Costs are not to exceed $1500.
Section 2 - Professional Dues
The district will provide membership for Administrative Team Members as budgeted in their local, state, and national professional organizations as well as other organizations that may relate to their fields.
Section 3 - Tuition and Course Reimbursement
The district will reimburse or prepay course costs or tuition for post-graduate courses and credits in pursuance of additional certification or for maintaining current certifications for public education. Such courses of study and reimbursement are subject to pre-approval of the Superintendent.
Any employee receiving reimbursement who resigns within fewer than twelve months of said reimbursement shall pay the District one hundred percent (100%) of the reimbursement.
Should the employee resign within twelve and twenty-four months of said reimbursement, the employee shall pay the District seventy-five percent (75%) of the reimbursement. Should the employee resign within twenty-four and thirty-six months after said reimbursement, the employee will pay the District fifty percent (50%) of the reimbursement.
Employee must receive a grade of "B" or higher to qualify for the reimbursement
Section 4 - Releases Time
Approval of superintendent for administration to be released to attend post graduate course work, provided that it does not interfere; with completion of job responsibilities.
ARTICLE X
MILEAGE
Each Administrative Team Member shall be reimbursed at the IRS rate established each year.
ARTICLE XI
LEGAL AID
The Board agrees to pay for the cost of Legal Aid for Administrative Team Members who are involved in lawsuits related to the proper discharge of responsibilities connected with their position.
ARTICLE XIII
CONTRACT PROVISIONS
The Board recognizes that, during the length of this agreement, differences may develop between the Administrative Team Member's benefits and the SAEA contract. At no time will the provisions of this agreement be less than corresponding provisions of the SAEA contract.
Accordingly, when improvements to such other contracts exceed provisions of this contract, such benefits become immediately available to Administrative Team Members and become part of current and future Act 93 agreements unless negotiated otherwise.
The Board agrees to meet and discuss these and any other differences in provisions of the agreement should they arise.
ARTICLE XV
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2011 and shall remain in full force for the period of five years ending June 30, 2016. This agreement may be reviewed annually.