2016-17 Agreements & Package Increases Announced for Agency Employment Groups

Certified Union & Classified Union

As you may recall, in 2015, the Heartland AEA Board of Directors approved 2-year agreements with both the Heartland Education Association (HEA) as well as the Teamsters Union group. The transparent and interest-based approach has allowed union representatives and management to continue to collaborate monthly, even though there is no need to negotiate for the 2016-17 year. Through these collaborations, additional changes have been made to the HEA salary structure. Settlements and highlights for the 2016-17 year are as follows:

Certified Union (HEA)

• Total package increase of 3.9%, including Teacher Salary Supplement (TSS), for 2016-17
• 2 additional steps will be added to the BA and BA+15 lanes in 2016-17
• Added an MA+15 lane
• All members of the Certified Union will be placed on the salary schedule according to training, experience and degree conferred, regardless of title.
• New salary schedule with MA+15 lane is now available and is archived in the Intranet > Human Resources > HEA Agreement & Information > Salary Schedule (2016-17)

Classified Union (Teamsters)

• Total package increase of 3.0% for 2016-17
• Employment notifications will be delivered electronically (more information to come)

Separate emails will be sent to both employment groups outlining changes, including information for staff in the Certified Union group who wish to reclassify to the new MA+15 lane. The 2016-17 Negotiated Agreements will be posted under the Human Resources link on the Intranet by May 1. 

Certified Non-Union & Classified Non-Union

Certified Non-Union (Management)

The Heartland AEA Board of Directors approved a total package increase of 3.0% for Management staff. This group includes regional directors and other certified leadership positions within the Agency. 

Classified Non-Union 

The Heartland AEA Board of Directors approved a total package increase of 3.0% for Classified Non-Union staff. Employment notices will be delivered electronically this year, with more information to come. 

If you have any questions, contact Tony Chiaramonte, Human Resources Manager, at ext. 14534.