2013-14 Settlements Reached for Certified Union and Classified Union Employment Groups

We are repeating the four articles below about salary and benefit information from last week’s Connection. 

We are pleased to announce that the Heartland AEA Board of Directors has approved terms and conditions of employment for the Heartland Education Association (HEA), and Teamster Union employment groups for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Below is a summary of key points for each employment group. 

Heartland Education Association – Certified Union 
The settlement is a general fund package of 3.9 percent and a total package of 3.857 percent (compensation including Teacher Salary Supplement plus benefits). Current employees, other than those on the highest step of a lane, will advance a step. Full-time staff members on the highest step of a lane (longevity) for one year or more will each receive a package increase and an additional stipend of $460. Staff working less than full time will receive a pro-rated amount. As with last year, all incoming employees with less than three years experience will be placed on step 2 of the salary schedule. 

Highlights of changes include: 
Article 2 – Recognition. The following positions were added: 
• Early Access Family Support Coordinator 
• Instructional Coach 

Article 17 – Service Year. Employees will no longer receive a service year notification with contracts. In the new agreement, service year is defined as working days scheduled between July 1 and June 30 (12 month/year round calendar) for all employees. Prior to the start of the service year, supervisors will communicate with employees regarding their assignment. 

Teamsters Local #238 – Classified Union 
The settlement is a 3.3% total package increase. There is no group step movement. 
Highlights of changes include: 
Article 1 – Recognition. The position of Facilities Maintenance Technician was added and the position of Early Access Family Support Coordinator was removed. 

To learn more about these changes, please refer to the 2013-14 Negotiated Agreements soon to be posted on the Intranet under the Human Resources link. We hope to be able to provide you with similar information for the Classified Non-Union and Certified Non-Union groups in April. 

If you have any questions about this information, please contact Laura Gillon, Executive Director of Human Resources, at lgillon@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14416.