Contract Deal ReachedNo Cuts in Salary & Benefits

Finally, following months of doomsday economic projections, a Governor’s budget outlining massive cuts in salary, retirement and insurance benefits, and talk of hundreds of teacher layoffs, agreement has been reached on a one (1) year contract which will include NO cuts, freezes or furloughs.

While some details are still yet to be worked out, the conceptual agreement would extend the current contract and allow everyone to move their step, as well as any education advancement, on the salary schedule.  All other contractual language and benefits would also remain the same for one year.  Immediately in September, negotiations would begin on the second year of the contract (2010-2011 school year) which would include issues brought forth by you, the CCEA membership, through the online survey conducted by the Negotiations Team.  Ratification of the second year of the contract, which we hope to finish by May 1, 2010, would be ratified before teachers leave for summer break.

“Given that layoffs are occurring all around the state, even with many employees in the Clark County School District, and pay cuts are being seen by state workers, it was quite an accomplishment to be able to maintain what we have and be able to move forward from here,” said Executive Director John Jasonek.

“Even in the worst of years, more than half of the employees covered under the CCEA/CCSD negotiated agreement will see an increase in their paychecks because they are eligible for step movement and/or an increase from an advanced degree.  The school district is also covering an increase in PERS contribution, which would have affected teachers’ pockets,” concluded Jasonek.

More details will be forthcoming as the entire deal is reduced to writing over the next 2 to 3 weeks.  A ratification date is not yet set, but likely will be scheduled for August following the return of teachers for the 2009-2010 school year.