Bridgewater-Raynham Teacher Contract
November 18, 2004
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Joseph Gillis Jr.
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Key issues with the ratified Teacher Contract:
(1) Raises for the 3-year contract term are at 0% / 3% / 3%
HOWEVER, a new “Step 20” has been created. Beginning in the 2nd year of the contract, those employees at that level will receive compensation $1000 higher than the current maximum on the salary schedule.
So, on one side of the contract scale are teachers with a Bachelors degree, who currently max at $56,723. A 3% increase would equal $1701.69; but then add the extra $1000 (to those who qualify) would mean an increase of $2701.69 or 4.76%.
For teachers who have reached Masters + 60, they will currently max at $73,360. A 3% increase would equal $2200.80; but then add the extra $1000 (to those who qualify) would mean an increase of $3200.80 or 4.36%.
(2) Insurance issues were not addressed. Current plans, percentage paid by the School District all remain the same.
(3) Longevity payments vs. Sick leave buyback; so-called "Lexington Plan". This will take some time, and further statistics from the School Admin (requested in writing earlier today) in order to truly analyze.
{11/22/2004, Note added}
On November 20, 2004, I did receive a printed report with some of the information requested on the current B-R Teachers. A separate story will be posted to review the data provided.
