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AGREEMENT<br />

between<br />

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BELOIT, WISCONSIN<br />

&<br />

THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT GROUP<br />

REPRESENTED BY<br />

IBEW LOCAL 965<br />

Extension Contract<br />

<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2013</strong><br />

May <strong>2011</strong>


TABLE <strong>of</strong> CONTENTS


Scope ........................................................................................................................1<br />

Parties and Agreement .............................................................................................1<br />

Term <strong>of</strong> Agreement ..................................................................................................1<br />

Fair Share and Dues Deduction ........................................................................... 1-2<br />

Seniority ...................................................................................................................2<br />

Lay-<strong>of</strong>f .....................................................................................................................2<br />

Recall .......................................................................................................................2<br />

Compensation ...................................................................................................... 3-4<br />

During the Period <strong>of</strong> Employment ...........................................................................4<br />

Management Rights .................................................................................................5<br />

Union Activity ..................................................................................................... 5-6<br />

During the Term <strong>of</strong> This Contract<br />

Medical Insurance - Single or Family ..............................................6<br />

Long-Term Disability Insurance ......................................................7<br />

Dental Insurance - Single or Family ................................................7<br />

Basic Term Life Insurance ...............................................................7<br />

Retirement Benefits ..................................................................... 7-8<br />

Sick Leave ............................................................................................................ 8-9<br />

Bereavement Leave ..................................................................................................9<br />

Emergency Leave.....................................................................................................9<br />

Court Appearance Leave..........................................................................................9<br />

Military Leave ..........................................................................................................9<br />

Vacation Allowance/Compensatory Time .............................................................10<br />

Holidays .................................................................................................................10<br />

Longevity Pay .................................................................................................. 10-11


Travel Reimbursement ...........................................................................................11<br />

Health Maintenance ...............................................................................................11<br />

Continuing Education ............................................................................................11<br />

Competency <strong>of</strong> Employee ......................................................................................11<br />

Grievance Procedure<br />

Definition .......................................................................................12<br />

Representation................................................................................12<br />

Process ..................................................................................... 12-13<br />

Contract Termination .............................................................................................13<br />

Effect <strong>of</strong> Partial Invalidity .....................................................................................13<br />

Authorized Signatures ............................................................................................13<br />

SCOPE


The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> recognizes The International Brotherhood <strong>of</strong> Electrical Workers<br />

Local 965 as the sole and exclusive bargaining representatives <strong>of</strong> all regular and part time<br />

<strong>Admin</strong>istrative Assistants, Technology <strong>Support</strong>, Print Shop Operator, <strong>Admin</strong>istrative <strong>Support</strong> –<br />

Energy Conservation, Health Room Assistants, Excluding the other represented bargaining<br />

positions represented by other labor organizations in the <strong>District</strong> and other confidential<br />

managerial and supervisory employees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong>.<br />

PARTIES AND AGREEMENT<br />

The Board <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong>, called the “Board” and the IBEW Local 965<br />

, representing the Employees <strong>of</strong> this group, agree that the Board shall hire the Employee, and the<br />

Employee shall work for the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> upon the following terms and conditions:<br />

TERM OF AGREEMENT<br />

This agreement shall be effective July 1, <strong>2011</strong>, and shall remain in full force and effect until June<br />

30, <strong>2013</strong>, unless amended by mutual written agreement <strong>of</strong> the parties. The term <strong>of</strong> this contract<br />

shall be negotiated each time, unless it is terminated sooner pursuant to the provisions contained<br />

herein. The number <strong>of</strong> weeks or days required <strong>of</strong> a position is called the Period <strong>of</strong> Employment.<br />

FAIR SHARE AND DUES DEDUCTION<br />

The <strong>Admin</strong>istrative <strong>Support</strong> <strong>Group</strong>, Local IBEW 965, as the exclusive representative <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

employees in the bargaining unit, all employees in the unit will be required to pay as hereinafter<br />

provided, their fair share <strong>of</strong> the cost <strong>of</strong> representation by Local 965 as said term is defined by the<br />

Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin Courts and their application <strong>of</strong><br />

Wisconsin State Statute 111.70(1)(h). No employee shall be required to join the Local 965, but<br />

membership in Local 965 shall be made available to all employees who apply consistent with the<br />

Local 965 Constitution and Bylaws. The <strong>Admin</strong>istrative <strong>Support</strong> <strong>Group</strong> <strong>of</strong> Local IBEW 965 will<br />

make provisions to comply with the requirements <strong>of</strong> State and Federal laws concerning fair share<br />

legislation.<br />

The Board agrees that it will deduct from the pay <strong>of</strong> all employees in the bargaining unit an<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> money equal to the dues certified by Local 965 as the current dues uniformly required<br />

<strong>of</strong> all its members and shall pay said amount to the designated <strong>Beloit</strong> Local 965 representative.<br />

Local 965 does hereby indemnify and shall save the <strong>District</strong> harmless against any and all claims,<br />

including court costs, that shall arise out <strong>of</strong> or by reason <strong>of</strong> action taken or not taken by the<br />

<strong>District</strong>, which <strong>District</strong> action or non-action is in compliance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> this article;<br />

and in reliance on any list <strong>of</strong> certificates which have been furnished to the <strong>District</strong> pursuant to<br />

this article; provided, that the defense <strong>of</strong> any such claims, demands, suits or other forms <strong>of</strong><br />

liability shall be under the control <strong>of</strong> Local 965 and its attorneys.


The operation <strong>of</strong> this fair share agreement shall not preclude the <strong>District</strong> from participating at its<br />

own expense in any action to which this clause applies, provided the <strong>District</strong> does not take a<br />

position contrary to the position <strong>of</strong> the Local 965 in defense <strong>of</strong> this fair share agreement.<br />

Local 965 will certify to the Board in writing the current amount <strong>of</strong> its membership dues. Any<br />

changes in the amount <strong>of</strong> its membership dues will be certified in writing to the Board prior to<br />

November 15.<br />

And Union’s “Authorization for Check Off”.<br />

SENIORITY<br />

The seniority date <strong>of</strong> an employee shall be that date approved by the Board <strong>of</strong> Education at the<br />

time <strong>of</strong> hiring and shall be computed on the basis <strong>of</strong> continuous service excluding non-paid<br />

leaves. No seniority shall accrue during an unpaid leave <strong>of</strong> absence when no salary or<br />

compensation is received from the <strong>District</strong>, but will resume when an employee returns from<br />

leave. Seniority will cease upon termination, resignation, discharge for cause, retirement,<br />

absence from work for three (3) consecutive working days without notification to or approval <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>District</strong>, failure to return to work within ten (10) working days after having been recalled<br />

from lay<strong>of</strong>f, failure to report for work after expiration <strong>of</strong> a leave <strong>of</strong> absence, or if the employee<br />

on a leave <strong>of</strong> absence for personal or medical reasons accepts other employment without<br />

permission.<br />

LAY- OFF<br />

Any reduction in the number <strong>of</strong> employees in the bargaining unit shall be made in reverse order<br />

<strong>of</strong> seniority provided that the remaining employees are capable <strong>of</strong> performing the remaining<br />

work based upon qualifications and district needs.<br />

RECALL<br />

All employees shall have recall rights for twelve (12) months from the actual lay<strong>of</strong>f. The<br />

<strong>District</strong> shall post positions internally before <strong>of</strong>fering recall to those laid <strong>of</strong>f employees. Recall<br />

to positions posted and not filled internally shall be <strong>of</strong>fered to those with recall rights in seniority<br />

order provided the senior employee is capable <strong>of</strong> performing the available work based upon<br />

qualifications.<br />

COMPENSATION<br />

Salaries shall be frozen during the term <strong>of</strong> this agreement. Longevity pay shall be frozen for all<br />

unit members currently receiving it. No increases in longevity pay or salaries will be authorized.<br />

Those unit members not currently entitled to longevity pay will not receive it.


The Board will pay the Employee a salary described on the Contract Data Sheet for work<br />

performed in the capacity described on the Contract Data Sheet, in accordance with the<br />

appropriate salary negotiated between the parties and approved by the Board. The salary shall be<br />

paid as designated on the Contract Data Sheet less deductions required by Federal and State<br />

Revenue Departments, State Statutes or authorized deductions as permitted by Board policy.<br />

(The <strong>District</strong> is in the process <strong>of</strong> revising the Contract Data Sheets).<br />

DURING THE PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT<br />

A. The Employee shall faithfully perform at a pr<strong>of</strong>essional level <strong>of</strong> competence the services,<br />

duties and obligations required by the laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin and the rules,<br />

regulations, and policies <strong>of</strong> the Board which now exist or which may be subsequently<br />

enacted. The Board shall make available a written copy <strong>of</strong> all such rules, regulations and<br />

policies. In case <strong>of</strong> direct conflict between any rules, regulation or policy <strong>of</strong> the Board and<br />

any specific provision <strong>of</strong> this contract, the specific provision <strong>of</strong> this contract shall control.<br />

B. Every new employee will serve a one (1) year probationary period. A probationary<br />

employee may be discharged without recourse to arbitration, provided the discharge was not<br />

arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory. No employee who been employed more than a year<br />

may be discharged except for just cause. Lay<strong>of</strong>f shall be determined in the inverse order <strong>of</strong><br />

seniority, providing that the remaining employees, after a reasonable training period are<br />

qualified to do the remaining work.<br />

C. Any administrative support staff that is identified for lay<strong>of</strong>f will be given a written notice<br />

forty-five (45) work days prior to the effect <strong>of</strong> the lay<strong>of</strong>f.<br />

D. The Employee shall devote his/her full time, skill, labor, and attention to the duties and<br />

responsibilities required by this contract and will not engage in any pursuit, which interferes<br />

with the proper discharge <strong>of</strong> such duties and responsibilities.<br />

E. The Board will compensate the Employee for authorized use <strong>of</strong> the Employee’s personal car<br />

within the <strong>District</strong> in the Employee’s work pursuant to this contract. Mileage reimbursement<br />

for approved out <strong>of</strong> district travel shall be reimbursed at the IRS standard rate. The<br />

Employer may be required by law to report this compensation on IRS Form W-2.<br />

F. The Board <strong>of</strong> Education retains all rights as provided by relevant statute and Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Education policy, including, but not limited to, the right to assign or transfer the employee<br />

during the term <strong>of</strong> this contract to a position consistent with the employee’s abilities<br />

whenever, in the judgment <strong>of</strong> this Board, such assignment or transfer is in the best interest <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong>.<br />

MANAGEMENT RIGHTS


Reservation <strong>of</strong> Management Rights – Management retains all rights <strong>of</strong> management that it has<br />

by law, and retains the right to exercise those functions under the terms <strong>of</strong> the collective<br />

bargaining agreement with the Union except to the extent such functions and rights are restricted<br />

by the terms <strong>of</strong> this Agreement. These rights include, but are not limited by enumeration to, the<br />

following rights:<br />

A. To direct all operations <strong>of</strong> the school system;<br />

B. To hire, promote, transfer, schedule and assign employees in positions for which they are<br />

qualified within the school system, as well as to combine, modify and eliminate positions<br />

within the school system.<br />

C. To introduce, improve, change or eliminate existing methods, facilities or programs and to<br />

determine the methods, means and personnel by which the school system operations are to<br />

be conducted, including the right to contract out for goods or non-teaching services<br />

(including current arrangements);<br />

D. To take action where necessary to carry out the functions <strong>of</strong> the school system in situations<br />

<strong>of</strong> emergency, or to maintain the efficiency <strong>of</strong> school system operations, unless endangering<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional educators;<br />

E. To determine educational policies <strong>of</strong> the school <strong>District</strong> and to establish schedules <strong>of</strong> work<br />

and reasonable work loads;<br />

F. To suspend, demote, discharge or take other disciplinary action against bargaining unit<br />

pursuant to;<br />

G. To lay<strong>of</strong>f bargaining unit members from their duties due to lack <strong>of</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> work or<br />

any other legitimate reason;<br />

H. To determine the kinds and amounts <strong>of</strong> services to be performed as pertains to the school<br />

system operations and the number and kinds <strong>of</strong> classifications to perform such services.<br />

The Board shall provide proper and adequate notification to the Union and the Union’s Chief<br />

Steward prior to any action as stated above.<br />

UNION ACTIVITY<br />

1. The Union agrees to conduct its normal business <strong>of</strong>f the job this language shall not be used to<br />

deter the appointed Local 965 Chief Steward from performing the normal duties needed for<br />

proper representation <strong>of</strong> its membership, such as grievance hearings, investigations or other<br />

such called meetings by the <strong>District</strong> that would require a representative <strong>of</strong> Local 965.


2. The Local 965 Business Manager or a designee will be able to confer with the Local 965<br />

Chief Steward during the course <strong>of</strong> the work day for a reasonable period <strong>of</strong> time provided that<br />

approval is first obtained from immediate supervisor.<br />

3. The Local 965 Chief Steward shall serve or designate a bargaining unit representative to serve<br />

on the interview committee for filling vacancies and to have them participate as a voting<br />

member.<br />

DURING THE TERM OF THIS CONTRACT<br />

During the Term <strong>of</strong> this Contract, the Board will provide the Employee with the following<br />

benefits. These benefits are paid entirely by the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>, unless otherwise specified. For<br />

part-time employees, the employee/employer share <strong>of</strong> the premiums will be prorated based upon<br />

the percentage <strong>of</strong> time the employee works. Full-time employment for all employees will be<br />

based upon a regular workday <strong>of</strong> 8 hours for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 212 days.<br />

A. Medical Insurance-Single or Family<br />

1. Effective July 1, <strong>2011</strong>, employees will be responsible for payment up to 12.6% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

total monthly premium payable for the health care plan <strong>of</strong>fered by the <strong>District</strong>. The<br />

<strong>District</strong> reserves the right to reduce premium percentage payments should greater cost<br />

savings be achieved through redesign <strong>of</strong> the current health plan. The <strong>District</strong> and the<br />

Union will form a committee in concert with other union representatives, to explore<br />

other health plan options or designs with the goal <strong>of</strong> reducing health care premium<br />

payments. Final approval <strong>of</strong> any health care revisions or options shall rest with the<br />

<strong>District</strong>.<br />

2. Health Risk Assessment Flex Plan - Effective July 1, <strong>2011</strong>, <strong>District</strong> contributions to<br />

the Health Risk Assessment will no longer be made. Unit members may voluntarily<br />

contribute their flex spending accounts at their discretion and in accordance with<br />

applicable State and Federal guidelines.<br />

3. COBRA Notification - Extension <strong>of</strong> health care coverage (called “continuation<br />

coverage”) at the expense <strong>of</strong> the employee, spouse, or dependents, at group rates, in<br />

certain instances, shall be included in the Insurance Summary Plan Description<br />

Booklet for the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> and also on the termination form.<br />

B. Long Term Disability Insurance:<br />

• The Long Term Disability income will begin on the 60th day <strong>of</strong> disability and provide a<br />

monthly benefit equal to 90 percent <strong>of</strong> the Employee’s monthly salary as specified in<br />

the current insurance plan.<br />

• The employee may apply to have the <strong>District</strong> continue to pay the <strong>District</strong>’s share <strong>of</strong> the<br />

medical/prescription insurance contribution if the employee has qualified for an<br />

occupational disability (Worker’s Compensation) or LTD benefits and has exhausted or


used all accumulated paid leave allowed during the school year. The employee is<br />

required to pay his/her share <strong>of</strong> the medical/prescription coverage contribution.<br />

• The application for continuance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>District</strong>’s contribution <strong>of</strong> medical/prescription<br />

insurance premiums shall be submitted to the Business Office and accompanied by<br />

verification <strong>of</strong> LTD benefits or occupational disability (Workers’ Compensation).<br />

• Once an employee has qualified for Social Security or Wisconsin Retirement Benefits<br />

and is no longer receiving LTD benefits from the <strong>District</strong>’s LTD carrier, the former<br />

employee may continue in the <strong>District</strong>’s medical health care plan at their expense.<br />

C. Dental Insurance-Single or Family: The Board agrees to pay 100% <strong>of</strong> the annual<br />

premium for single or family coverage.<br />

D. Basic Term Life Insurance: The Board agrees to pay 100% <strong>of</strong> the annual premium <strong>of</strong><br />

Basic Term Life Insurance in the amount designated on the Contract Data Sheet.<br />

E. Retirement Benefits: Effective July 1, <strong>2011</strong>, employees will be responsible for 50%<br />

(currently estimated to be 5.8%), <strong>of</strong> the total Wisconsin Retirement System contribution.<br />

Early Retirement Program: (This benefit may be altered to meet the requirements<br />

<strong>of</strong> the court’s ruling on the EEOC charges <strong>of</strong> possible discrimination.) Effective July 1,<br />

<strong>2011</strong>, those who qualify for the program will receive full benefits under the plan. The<br />

<strong>District</strong> and the Union will form a committee in concert with other unit representatives, to<br />

explore successor plans featuring reduced benefit years; the approval <strong>of</strong> which shall rest<br />

with the <strong>District</strong>. This successor plan will include a reduction <strong>of</strong> at least two (2) benefit<br />

years beginning with the <strong>2013</strong>-2014 benefit year. A finalized successor plan will be<br />

established for Board consideration by March 1, 2012.<br />

1. Description - Early retirement benefits shall be available to administrative support<br />

staff who are between the ages <strong>of</strong> 55 and Medicare eligibility and who resign their<br />

regular full-time duties.<br />

2. Eligibility - Any applicant for early retirement benefits must be a regular, full-time,<br />

employee falling within the age parameters noted above (inclusive) and who has<br />

served in the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> for not less than 15 years.<br />

<strong>Admin</strong>istrative support staff that chooses to exercise the early retirement option shall<br />

cause the early retirement declaration to be approved by the Board through normal<br />

personnel procedures on or before 60 days prior to their last day <strong>of</strong> work.<br />

3. Insurance - <strong>Admin</strong>istrative support staff with fifteen years <strong>of</strong> experience in the <strong>School</strong><br />

<strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> who voluntarily retire before reaching the age <strong>of</strong> Medicare<br />

eligibility shall have the Board contribute the amount equal to that which active<br />

employees receive <strong>of</strong> the premium cost, single or family, for health insurance<br />

premiums, dental insurance premiums, and group life insurance premiums (basic<br />

coverage) as it contributes for active employees subject to the provisions herein. The


Board reserves the right to self-fund health insurance coverage or to purchase a health<br />

insurance plan from another carrier.<br />

a. The Board <strong>of</strong> Education shall contribute the amount equal to active employees<br />

premium cost for health/medical insurance for family or single coverage.<br />

b. <strong>Admin</strong>istrative support staff marking early retirement or regular retirement on the<br />

termination form, who are between the ages <strong>of</strong> 55 and Medicare eligibility, are<br />

early retirees and are eligible for medical insurance benefits for a period up to six<br />

years with Board contributions from the date <strong>of</strong> early retirement up to Medicare<br />

eligibility. When Medicare eligible, Board insurance as provided herein shall<br />

cease (i.e., if the employee retires at age 55, they would receive 6 years <strong>of</strong><br />

insurance as provided herein; if the employee retires at age 60, they would receive<br />

5 years <strong>of</strong> insurance as provided herein; if the employee retires at age 64, they<br />

would receive 1 year <strong>of</strong> insurance as provided herein.) Should Medicare eligibility<br />

age be extended beyond age 65, the early retirement benefit will be extended in<br />

these examples but, will not exceed the six (6) year maximum.<br />

c. The single and family medical and hospital insurance group rates and coverage for<br />

employees and retirees under age 65 shall be the same.<br />

d. When the participant becomes eligible for Medicare, <strong>District</strong> coverage may be<br />

coordinated with Medicare benefits. In this instance, Medicare coverage becomes<br />

primary and <strong>District</strong> coverage becomes secondary (Medicare carve out). This will<br />

include Medicare Parts A, B, & D.<br />

e. After the 6 year maximum, where applicable, the participant prior to Medicare<br />

eligibility may retain medical and health insurance coverage with the district by<br />

paying the group premium rates in effect at that time.<br />

f. In the event the <strong>District</strong> purchases health insurance from another carrier, in order<br />

to be eligible for single or family insurance coverage under said plans, each<br />

administrative support staff must opt into the plan at least 30 days prior to leaving<br />

the <strong>District</strong>’s current health insurance plan.<br />

4. Validity - If any aspect <strong>of</strong> this early retirement program is found to be discriminatory<br />

or in violation <strong>of</strong> the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Wisconsin<br />

Fair Employment Act, or any other State or Federal law or by any court <strong>of</strong> competent<br />

jurisdiction or administrative agency, then that part <strong>of</strong> the program shall be<br />

considered null and void.<br />

5. Recall Limitations - <strong>Admin</strong>istrative support staff electing to retire under this program<br />

shall retain no re-employment rights with the <strong>District</strong> nor any other rights or benefits<br />

except those specified within this early retirement program.<br />

SICK LEAVE<br />

Thirteen sick days annually, two (2) days <strong>of</strong> which may be used for personal business. Other<br />

personal business requests may be considered by the Superintendent or designee. A maximum<br />

<strong>of</strong> 120 days sick leave may be used annually.


Maximum sick leave accrual will be capped at 120 days for those employees in the bargaining<br />

unit currently having less than 120 days in accumulation and for all new hires after ratification<br />

date <strong>of</strong> this agreement. For bargaining unit members who currently have in excess <strong>of</strong> 120 days<br />

they will not accrue additional days <strong>of</strong> sick leave until their bank <strong>of</strong> accrued sick leave falls<br />

below 120 days. Thereafter, accrual <strong>of</strong> sick leave for these employees will also be capped at a<br />

maximum <strong>of</strong> 120 days.<br />

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE<br />

The employee shall be entitled to bereavement leave during the school year as follows: Death<br />

within the household or immediate family (parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children,<br />

grandparent, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and stepson or<br />

stepdaughter), three (3) days death leave. Death <strong>of</strong> near relative or relative by marriage (aunt,<br />

uncle, nephew, first cousin) one (1) day at full pay. Additional days may be charged to sick<br />

leave subject to approval <strong>of</strong> the Superintendent or designee.<br />

EMERGENCY LEAVE<br />

The employee shall be allowed one (1) day per year (non-cumulative) in the event <strong>of</strong> any<br />

emergency not covered by any other leave provision <strong>of</strong> the Agreement.<br />

COURT APPEARANCE LEAVE<br />

When the employee is required to be present in court as a result <strong>of</strong> the service <strong>of</strong> a subpoena or<br />

jury duty call, said employee shall be paid the difference between the payment received from the<br />

court and their normal salary with no reduction <strong>of</strong> sick leave or personal leave.<br />

MILITARY LEAVE<br />

Unit members who are also members <strong>of</strong> the National Guard or any organized Reserve <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force, which requires period <strong>of</strong> training are permitted to be<br />

absent from work for the purpose <strong>of</strong> receiving mandatory military training when ordered by<br />

proper authority to active State or Federal service, shall result in no loss <strong>of</strong> seniority, or accrual<br />

<strong>of</strong> benefits. The <strong>District</strong> may continue to pay compensation to the unit member provided that the<br />

unit member submits their military compensation to the <strong>District</strong>.<br />

Active Duty Recall – For unit members recalled to active duty in service <strong>of</strong> the National Guard<br />

or any organized Reserve <strong>of</strong> the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air Force, the <strong>District</strong> will<br />

comply with all applicable State and Federal laws governing the employment rights <strong>of</strong> such unit<br />

members.


VACATION ALLOWANCE/COMPENSATORY TIME:<br />

The scheduling <strong>of</strong> vacation time shall be in accordance with the policies <strong>of</strong> the Board. The<br />

Employee shall be entitled to time <strong>of</strong>f on statutory holidays and such other days as may be<br />

designated by the Board.<br />

12 Month <strong>Admin</strong>istrative <strong>Support</strong> Staff shall be entitled to 3 weeks <strong>of</strong> vacation each school year<br />

(July 1 to June 30) with the option <strong>of</strong> a five (5) day buy back annually. Vacation time shall not<br />

accumulate to more than 10 days <strong>of</strong> carryover into the next year.<br />

‣ After 8 years <strong>of</strong> continuous employment, said employee shall receive 1 additional<br />

vacation day per year up to a total <strong>of</strong> 25 days.<br />

‣ It is understood that there will be times when time beyond the normally scheduled<br />

workday will be required to complete the duties <strong>of</strong> these positions. Employees, with<br />

administrative approval, will be allowed to accumulate up to 5 days <strong>of</strong> compensatory<br />

time annually. Compensatory time not be able to be carried over to a future contract<br />

year.<br />

‣ All hours worked beyond the normally scheduled work day will be recorded on a<br />

Compensatory Time Sheet (Personnel create new form), be signed by immediate<br />

supervisor, and forwarded to the Personnel Office. Hours used for compensation will be<br />

recorded on the <strong>District</strong> compensation use form.<br />

HOLIDAYS<br />

The <strong>District</strong> shall be closed in observance <strong>of</strong> the following holidays and the employee will be<br />

paid for these holidays:<br />

New Year’s Day July 4th Last Normal Working Day<br />

before Christmas<br />

Martin Luther King Day Labor Day Christmas Day<br />

Spring Friday Recess Day Thanksgiving Day Last Normal Working Day<br />

before New Year’s Day<br />

Memorial Day<br />

Friday following Thanksgiving<br />

Technology staff required to work on holidays as outlined in this agreement will have the option<br />

to accumulate compensatory time or compensation at the rate <strong>of</strong> two times the hours worked in<br />

addition to the paid holiday.<br />

LONGEVITY PAY<br />

Longevity pay shall be frozen for all unit members currently receiving it. No increases in<br />

longevity pay will be authorized. Those unit members not currently entitled to longevity pay


will not receive it. Longevity pay schedule for administrative support staff for <strong>2011</strong>-2012 will<br />

be as follows:<br />

10-14 years $1,617 per year<br />

15-19 years $1,848 per year<br />

20-24 years $2,079 per year<br />

25-29 years $2,308 per year<br />

30 years and over $2,539 per year<br />

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT<br />

Non-technology employees: shall be reimbursed for authorized use <strong>of</strong> their personal vehicle in<br />

the course <strong>of</strong> their work within the <strong>District</strong> based upon actual mileage and shall be calculated at<br />

the IRS standard rate. Mileage reimbursement for approved out <strong>of</strong> <strong>District</strong> travel shall be<br />

reimbursed at the IRS standard rate. Actual mileage usage logs shall be subject to approval <strong>of</strong><br />

the Superintendent or designee.<br />

Technology employees: shall receive a monthly allowance <strong>of</strong> $100.00 for the authorized use <strong>of</strong><br />

their personal vehicle with the County.<br />

HEALTH MAINTENANCE<br />

Effective July 1, <strong>2011</strong>, the <strong>District</strong> will no longer <strong>of</strong>fer a health maintenance reimbursement plan<br />

for optical expenses.<br />

CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />

The Employee agrees to participate in pr<strong>of</strong>essional meetings and continuing education courses<br />

for the purpose <strong>of</strong> improving and stimulating the Employee’s pr<strong>of</strong>essional growth. Participation<br />

shall be in accordance with Board rules, policies, and statutory requirements. Necessary<br />

expenses will be paid for by the Board <strong>of</strong> Education for these meeting and courses, as provided<br />

by board rules and policies.<br />

COMPETENCY OF EMPLOYEE<br />

The contract shall be null and void if during its term the Employee is not legally qualified by the<br />

laws <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin or the rules <strong>of</strong> the Wisconsin Department <strong>of</strong> Public Instruction to<br />

serve in the capacity designated.


GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE<br />

A. Definition – A grievance is a complaint, controversy or dispute based upon an event or<br />

condition which involves the interpretation, meaning or application <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the<br />

provisions <strong>of</strong> this agreement.<br />

B. Representation – The grievant may at his/her request be represented at all grievance<br />

meetings by a representative <strong>of</strong> his/her choice.<br />

C. Process<br />

Step (1): The matter shall first be presented and discussed by the employee(s) involved<br />

and with the immediate supervisor. Initiation <strong>of</strong> the grievance must occur within 30<br />

calendar days <strong>of</strong> the event or condition at issue in the grievance.<br />

Step (2): If the grievance is not settled at Step 1, the grievance shall be referred in<br />

writing to the Assistant Superintendent-Personnel or the respective designated<br />

representative. This referral must be presented to the Assistant Superintendent-<br />

Personnel within ten (10) working days <strong>of</strong> the Step 1 meeting. A meeting involving the<br />

Assistant Superintendent, involved employee, Chief Steward, Business Manager <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Union and other such <strong>District</strong> employee(s) or witnesses as either party may feel would<br />

assist in resolving this matter. This meeting shall be conducted within seven (7)<br />

regular working days <strong>of</strong> the date the written referral is received by the Assistant<br />

Superintendent-Personnel. The Assistant Superintendent shall within ten (10) regular<br />

working days after the date <strong>of</strong> the meeting, provide a written response to the written<br />

dispute.<br />

Step (3): If the grievance is not settled at Step (2), the Union shall, within ten (10)<br />

regular days after receiving the Assistant Superintendent’s response, request in writing<br />

a meeting with the Superintendent and including the Business Manager <strong>of</strong> the Union<br />

(or designated representative). This meeting shall be held within ten (10) regular<br />

working days after the Superintendent’s receipt <strong>of</strong> the request. The Superintendent<br />

shall send a written response to the Business Manager <strong>of</strong> the Local Union within ten<br />

(10) regular working days after the date <strong>of</strong> this meeting.<br />

Step (4): If the grievance is not settled at Step 3, it may be submitted in writing to the<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Education within ten (10) regular working days after receipt<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Superintendent’s written response. The Board shall within ten (10) week days<br />

thereafter schedule a meeting with the grievant to be held not more than twenty-five<br />

(25) week days after receipt <strong>of</strong> the written grievance. The Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Board shall<br />

within ten (10) weekdays after the meeting, send the Board’s answer in writing to the<br />

Business Manager (or designated representative).<br />

Step (5): If the grievance is not settled at Step 4, the Business Manager (or designated<br />

representative) <strong>of</strong> the Local Union may, within ten (10) regular working days <strong>of</strong> its<br />

receipt <strong>of</strong> the written answer notify the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> the intention to appeal<br />

the case to a committee comprised <strong>of</strong> three (3) Union and three (3) <strong>District</strong>


epresentatives who will hear employee grievances. In cases where a majority decision<br />

to resolve a grievance cannot be reached, the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel<br />

will cast the deciding vote as a committee member. The decision <strong>of</strong> the committee will<br />

be final and binding on both the <strong>District</strong> and the Union.<br />

The <strong>District</strong> and Union agree to review the “Code <strong>of</strong> Excellence” program as <strong>of</strong>fered<br />

by the Union as a means <strong>of</strong> preventing employee grievances.<br />

CONTRACT TERMINATION<br />

Where just cause exists, the Board may unilaterally suspend the Employee or discharge the<br />

Employee from employment, provided that the Employee has received prior notice in writing<br />

from the Board <strong>of</strong> its intent, and the alleged reason or reasons for such suspension or discharge.<br />

The Employee may utilize the grievance process to challenge the Board’s action. A voluntary<br />

resignation must be made in writing to the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel at least 14<br />

days prior to the proposed effective date <strong>of</strong> such resignation (unless a shorter notice period is<br />

mutually agreed upon) and is subject to acceptance or rejection by the Board.<br />

EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY<br />

If any part <strong>of</strong> this contract is held to be invalid by operation <strong>of</strong> law or by any tribunal <strong>of</strong><br />

competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement <strong>of</strong> any part should be restrained by<br />

any tribunal, the remainder <strong>of</strong> the contract shall not be affected by such invalidity or restraint.<br />

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES


1633 Keeler Avenue<br />

<strong>Beloit</strong>, Wisconsin 53511<br />

(608) 361-4000<br />

FAX (608) 361-4122<br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

Shannon Scharmer, President<br />

John Acomb, Vice President<br />

Michael Ramsdail, Clerk<br />

John Winkelmann, Treasurer<br />

Nora Gard, Member<br />

Missy Henderson, Member<br />

Tia Johnson, Member<br />

Superintendent<br />

Steve McNeal<br />

The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> complies with all federal, state and local laws prohibiting<br />

discrimination against students based on their membership in any protected class.<br />

The <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> complies with all federal, state and local laws prohibiting<br />

discrimination in employment based on a person’s membership in a protected class.<br />

The mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Beloit</strong> is to provide an education appropriate to<br />

each student, in order for students to become productive learners and successful<br />

citizens in the world community.<br />

Steve McNeal<br />

Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Kolak Education Center, The Roosevelt Building<br />

1633 Keeler Avenue, <strong>Beloit</strong>, WI 53511<br />

Office: (608) 361-4016<br />

FAX: (608) 361-4122<br />

E-mail: smcneal@sdb.k12.wi.us<br />

<strong>District</strong> Web Site: www.sdb.k12.wi.us<br />

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