Benefits. If only two (2) conferences are scheduled per year, each session may be scheduled for two and one-half (2.5) hours. Any unilateral change in coverage shall be equal to or better than that currently in effect during the life of the contract. No mentor teacher shall evaluate the performance of a provisional teacher. 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 Board shall provide the Association with a Master Copy of the Health Service Provider's program. "You do have two different high schools, but both high schools have really excelled over the past couple of years, but the course work in both is the same. With the number of school shootings and the frequency, I think it's going to be become the new normal of how we take a look at schools and what we say is in our budgets.". For the purposes of this Article, "temporary disability" will mean from the date that unpaid medical leave begins. Mailing Address: . Any loss of compensation will be reimbursed by the Board. REVISED START TIME - FEBRUARY 28, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING . Myron Fouratt Sue Scerbo, Board Member Continuing Membership Application - for locals who DO NOT use payroll deduction (i.e., MEA eDues) Download and complete the form, print and sign it, and then mail it in to MEA Membership, 1216 Kendale Blvd., P.O. Such reports shall include: (a) strengths and weaknesses of the teacher's performance as evidenced during the specific observation; and (b) specific suggestions as to measures which might be taken by the teacher to improve his/her performance in areas where weaknesses have been observed. 2018-2021 Agreement . Phone: 732-452-4900 / Fax: 732-452-4576. webmaster@edison.k12.nj.us. A summary of available indicators of pupil progress and growth, and a statement of how these indicators relate to the effectiveness of the overall program and the performance of the individual teaching staff member; Provision for performance data which have not been included in the report prepared by the evaluator to be entered into the record by the evaluatee within ten (10) working days after the signing of the report. 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. 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. Welcome to the Ewing Township Education Association webpage! Each of the Associations named above shall certify to the Board, in writing, the current rate of its membership dues. The Sixth +15 Level (Masters +45) will be the maximum to which teachers employed on or after July 1, 1986 can advance. If the teacher fails to initiate a request for a conference within the ten (10) day period following notification, the matter shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. 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. However, all degrees differentials in multiples of fifteen (15) credits shall be maintained for teachers employed prior to July 1, 1986. All Board of Education Policies will be available for review in the office of the Principal and the school library. If a modified/flexible Block Scheduling is introduced, the total weekly instructional time in minutes necessary to implement said schedule may not exceed the total minutes of the teacher's teaching load of twenty-five (25) periods. He began. A teacher shall receive no step increment if the teacher accumulates more than one hundred fifty (150) calendar days of requested unpaid leave during the course of a school year. West Orange Board of Education. All employees shall notify the Board, without delay, when eligibility changes or ceases. Promethean boards are in every classroom. Joint meetings, departmental or grade level, involving two (2) or more schools will be one (1) hour sessions. Edison takes zero tolerance on school threats, Edison to have armed police officers in schools, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Additional authorization for dues or other deductions may be received after August 1, under rules established by the State Department of Education. Substitute Coverage for Teachers who are AbsentTeachers who are assigned by the school principal to cover for teachers who are absent shall be paid at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per period for each year of this contract. Written Performance Reports shall include but not be limited to: Performance areas needing improvement based upon the job description; An individual professional improvement plan developed by the evaluator and the teaching staff member. Instructional Program Assignments, 42 The district, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe, supportive learning environment which promotes self-worth and encourages productive contributions to a diverse and constantly evolving global society. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. In the event that there are more volunteers than cases requiring completion, the Director of Pupil-Special Services will divide the assignment of cases by rotating seniority. For pregnancy, unless a specific medical condition exists, the postpartum disability period for maternity shall not exceed six (6) calendar weeks. And O'Malley doesn't see that trend reversing, even if weeks go by when nothing happens. Decisions rendered at Levels II, III, and IV shall be communicated in writing, on forms previously adopted (see 5. below), and any denial shall specify the reasons/basis for denial. It is a sign of the times that nobody can say it's just passing. Land for a new school also is an issue. Middle School Core Content Leader: Teachers of English or Math will teach two (2) classes per day. Jeffrey Bowden David Dickinson, Board Member Guidance counselors, psychologists, learning disability teacher consultants, and social workers employed on, or after, September 1, 1993, shall work a total of one-half (1/2) of the days scheduled from September 1 through the beginning of the in-school year of teachers, and from the end of the in-school year of teachers, through June 30. in-service day, 8, 35 Compensatory time may only be taken upon approval of the principal. involuntary transfer, 18, parent-teacher conferences, 11 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. Any association which shall change the rate of its membership dues shall give the Board written notice prior to the effective date of such change. release time, 7, 8, 36 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 Salary guide credit will be adjusted twice per year, at the same intervals used for tuition reimbursement (e.g. In addition, .5 elementary teachers will report fifteen (15) minutes before the start of their teaching assignment and will be permitted to leave fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of their teaching assignment. Resources for Parents Parents Click Here Resources for Students Students Click Here Resources for Staff Staff Click Here School safety is something that stays in the budget; other things can be cut. work year. Where a teacher can anticipate the need for disability leave in connection with a specific future event, such as surgery or childbirth, he/she shall notify the Superintendent as soon as the teacher is aware of the pending condition, and shall submit to the Superintendent or designee a statement from a physician of his/her continuing fitness to perform his/her assigned duties. The teacher may withdraw from TSDE at any time and return to the standard method of observation/evaluation. Join the ETEA at Menlo Park Elementary School from 12-3 for our annual Trunk-or-Treat event. That refusal will be reduced to writing and subject to the approval by the principal or designee. The catastrophic out-of-pocket amount for out-of-network and supplemental coverage will be twenty percent (20%) of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) single/eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) family. The report shall not be placed in the teacher's file or otherwise acted upon without prior consultation with the teacher. Michele Wenzel Dr. Maryann Banks, Asst. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. 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. Teachers may leave the building during their scheduled duty-free period, or lunch period, if no conference or previous commitment has been made. A Basketball (boys/girls) Looking back on his time in Edison, O'Malley considers providing equity for all students as his proudest achievement. EDISON BOARD OF EDUCATION : DECISION _____ : PROCEDURAL HISTORY This matter arises from a claim that David Dickinson served as a member of the Edison Board of Education (EBOE) negotiating committee that negotiated the contract with the Edison Township Education Association (ETEA) in violation of the School Ethics Act, N.J.S.A. Compensation will be provided at the maximum mileage rate per mile permitted under the Internal Revenue Service rules for business use of automobiles. The Association Representative, however, is charged with representing the views of the Association with regard to any resolution to the matter. duty-free schedule, 8, 15, graduate studies, 34 A teacher shall receive a full step increment if the teacher, during the course of a school year, accumulates less than thirty (30) calendar days of requested unpaid leave. All such PDI courses will be voluntary as to attendance, and shall be offered after school, evenings, Saturdays or in the summer. Conducting health services and screening programs as required by law and/or school policies. To the extent possible, when school is in session, notice of new positions or vacancies shall be posted in each school as far in advance as practicable, ordinarily at least thirty (30) school days before the final date when applications must be submitted and in no event less than fifteen (15) days before such date. Last month, the Edison Board of Education voted to have armed off-duty township police officers provide additional security at schools following the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in which 17 people were killed. At the same time, the disposition of the unresolved grievance at Level I shall also be submitted in writing to the Committee. All grievance hearings shall be at a mutually agreed-upon site in Edison Township. Any teacher receiving notice of a recommendation for involuntary transfer shall be entitled to a meeting with his/her principal or supervisor recommending such transfer prior to final Board action. The attendance of an Association Representative should be considered if the problem may involve more people than the individual involved; if the matter is disciplinary in nature; if it involves an observation, or evaluation, or if it involves working conditions for a group of people. Guidance counselors, psychologists, learning disability teacher consultants, and social workers who work beyond these days set forth above, with the Superintendents approval, will be paid in accordance with Article VII, Section C, Paragraph 1. See physician's statement After-school assignments of middle and elementary school teachers shall be limited to one (1) activity per school year. 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. All meetings between the parties shall be regularly scheduled, whenever possible, to take place when the teachers involved are free from assigned instructional responsibilities unless otherwise agreed. "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. If a transcript cannot be obtained by June 30, a dated letter from the instructor on official stationery including course number, course title, and grade will be temporarily accepted in lieu of the transcript. READ:Edison takes zero tolerance on school threats, READ:Edison to have armed police officers in schools. Thereafter, to remain on the group insurance, the employee must reimburse the Board for all applicable premiums. Teachers hired on or after July 1, 1986 will be reimbursed for graduate study in accordance with the provisions of this Article only when the course work is in the teacher's field of certification or related to their present assignment. Extension courses: salary guide credit for graduate courses will be granted only if the institution conducting the course is approved by an accrediting association (Middle States Association, New England Association, etc.). A list of any vacancies to be filled during the summer period will be posted at the central administration office, and in each school. MTEA. 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. Teachers achieving National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards shall receive a one-time lump-sum bonus of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) at the end of the school year in which the certification is achieved. of this Article. At the middle school, the Head Building Association Representative will have a duty-free schedule. 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. West Orange, NJ. In the event a grievance is filed at such time that it cannot be processed by the end of the school year, the time limits set forth herein shall be reduced so that the grievance procedure may be exhausted prior to the end of the school year. Woodbridge Township Education Association. An Association Representative may speak at the conclusion of any school level meeting, or at a designated time mutually agreed upon by the building principal and the Association building representative. 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. In the event there are more volunteers than needed, the principal shall determine assignments on a rotating basis. MEETING OF THE EDISON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION . Board of Education member Paul Distefano said O'Malley has been instrumental in making Edison a nationally ranked school district. Only those benefits required by law will be continued at Board expense. 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. Monroe Township Education Association. Softball Strength Training (Annual) Under our current health care company, if you need blood work done, have it done at Lab Corp. Admin. He/she is expected to reserve any remarks, comments, and/or suggestions until a time provided at the end of the conference. Teachers whose date of appointment for one-half (1/2) work day or more but less than a full work day is after February 1 shall receive no increment in the salary guide. All requests for leave under this paragraph shall be accompanied by a statement from the teacher's physician confirming the existence of the disabling condition and indicating the probable duration of the period of disability. Observation reports shall be individual in nature and shall not mention other staff members by name. This number may be waived in months in which there are five (5) Tuesdays. The school work day shall consist of not more than seven (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes, including a duty-free lunch period. 2021-2024 Agreement . /s/ Shannon Reilly /s/ Daniel P. Michaud Notice for the commencement of infant care leave shall not be less than sixty (60) days, shall be forwarded to the teacher's immediate superior and shall include the commencement and termination dates for said leave. Teachers who conduct approved in-service workshops shall be compensated as follows: Reading Specialists who conduct district-wide workshops, or workshops in schools other than the one(s) to which they are assigned, shall be compensated according to the rate specified in 3.a. "We are trying to limit the amount of visitors to the schools," O'Malley said, adding that there are plans for phones in classrooms and to workwith police to make schools safer. 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These days shall be mutually agreed upon and may be scheduled from September 1 through the beginning of the in-school work year for teachers, and/or from the end of the in-school work year for teachers through June 30. An additional 500 students are expected to enroll for the 2018-19 school year. EDUCATION ASSOCIATION . Teachers may apply for salary guide credit for any PDI programs that total in the aggregate fifteen (15) Professional Development Institute credits. Click below to report an incident online through Hibster. Soccer (boys/girls) and . I would hate to think of the Edison School System without him," Distefano said. "Once your children are in school, that's where they are going to remain safe. "So you could build a high school and we probably could get a referendum passed, but can the people afford it, because it's $25 million on top of everything else.". Daniel Michaud, Bus. 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. Harassment/Intimidation/bullying 2015-2016 Contract . EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. The Board will not change insurance plans/carriers without first discussing the proposed change with the Association. In-service courses: salary guide credit will be granted only with prior approval of the Superintendent for "in-service" courses offered by non-degree granting groups and/or institutions outside the Edison school system. . Teachers who are involuntarily transferred shall receive written notification of the Board's action. The workload will be distributed equitably among the CST members interested in working. 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. He said schools have never been ranked higher and SAT scores are at there highest level in a decade. Continuing Membership Application - for locals who collect dues through payroll deduction. Except for emergency situations, teachers may be required to remain after the end of a work day or report back in the evening no more than the contracted number of meetings each month without additional compensation. Our members understand the importance and . When a Master's Degree is earned, teachers may pursue graduate studies in any area related to the field of education. We do NOT regulate, oversee or intervene in township matters. All school nurses required to review immunization records, etc. The requirement which may exist to meet residency requirement of a degree program. 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