The Professional Improvement Plan (PIP) shall be developed by the evaluator and teaching staff member. chaperone duty, 11 Teachers who travel to two (2) or more schools in the same day shall be assigned a duty-free schedule on that day. He began. School District of the Township of Edison, in the County of Middlesex, a Municipal Corporation of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter called the "Board" and the New Jersey Education Association, the Edison Township Custodians and Maintenance Association, Incorporated, hereinafter called the "Association". Teachers of Science or Social Studies will teach three (3) periods per day. Such signature indicates receipt of the report only. A high school would cost about $25 million in the budget, the staff, athletics and all those things that go along with it," said O'Malley, adding that a middle schoolis about $15 million and an elementary schoolbetween $8 million and $10 million. The Edison Township Overcrowding Task Force scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 450 Division St. was canceled due to school closing and is expected to be rescheduled in the next couple of weeks, according to the board president. No teacher shall serve as a mentor to more than one (1) provisional teacher at a time. 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. In the event that the position cannot be filled, this posting will be district-wide. Written Performance Reports shall be based upon a compilation of classroom observations and other written supervisory reports by all supervisory personnel who come into contact with the teacher in a supervisory capacity. 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. Union contracts spell out not just salaries and benefits, but also information about class size, employee evaluations, school calendars, and more. in-service program, 35 Two (2) meetings may be scheduled for one (1) hour thirty (30) minutes, and two (2) or three (3) meetings may be scheduled for one (1) hour fifteen (15) minutes. 50 timely township topics at sessions crafted to keep you on top of the changes, requirements and expectations of today's local leaders. Edison Township Education Association 2 Ethel Road, Suite 203A Edison, NJ 08817 Phone: 732-287-4322 Contact Webmaster For website inquiries Contact Michele Sileski edisonetea@gmail.com child study team, 15 Withdrawal will be effective thirty (30) days after proper notification is filed. Teachers shall have the opportunity to suggest items for the agenda to the principal or through the Association Representative. In addition to the two (2) meetings credited for the first four (4) hours, service beyond four (4) hours will be compensated at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for each year of this contract. 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. About 2,000 students are crammed into Edison High School and 2,700 at J.P. Stevens,with the schools designed for a capacity of 1,200 to 1,500 students. Voluntary HMOs may be made available by the Board. Tuition reimbursement will be made up to and including BA+45 credits. club assignments, 44 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. . Retirees: Retirees shall be eligible to participate in all health benefits programs at group rates. Major duties and responsibilities are subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the current contract. Medical, dental and prescription coverage will continue for one year after the temporary disability begins. These guidelines may be waived in emergencies or unanticipated staffing needs such as resignations, enrollment changes, etc. The district gets at least 125 new high school students each year. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. The Director of Pupil-Special Services will divide the remaining cases evenly according to CST members' availability and rotating seniority. The curriculum resource teachers will be assigned no teaching, or duty periods. ETEA Negotiating Team BOE Negotiating Team 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 payday, 39 A teacher/employee on family illness leave may continue health care coverage by purchasing this through the Board at the going premium rates that are charged to the Board. This adjustment in salary shall take effect no later than the date on which full responsibility was assigned for planning and implementing the program related to the sixth period teaching assignment. 10/20/08 . The normal budget increase is about $4 million. This adjustment in salary shall take effect no later than the date on which full responsibility was assigned for planning and implementing the program related to the additional period teaching assignment(s). He added thatevery student in grades pre-kindergarten to 12 has access to a device they bring home, such as iPads for district's youngest students, Chromebooks for students in grades 2 to 8 and Macbook Air for high school students. 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. For teachers employed on or after July 1, 1986, there shall be no further tuition reimbursement once a teacher is placed on the Sixth Level (MA+30). Teachers whose date of appointment for less than one-half (1/2) work day is between October 1 and February 1 inclusive shall receive a one-half (1/2) step increment in the salary guide. This factor will be applicable only after the guidelines above have been considered, and only in light of the fact that those with lesser service will have greater future opportunity to reapply if their request is not granted. The Board will offer a voluntary dental plan HMO with no deductible and no maximum, but subject to applicable co-insurance amounts. Date ratified by the Date ratified by the Cases which are determined not to be completed by June 30, but which need completion prior to September 1, shall be completed according to Article VII, Section C, Paragraph 3. block scheduling, 14 coaching, degree differential, 39, 41 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades, Anti- Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade Report, Message from Assistant Superintendent - Pupil Special Services, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (ESPAC), Policy Guidelines for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), Parental Rights in Special Education (Revised August 2016), Referral Process & Child Study Team Services, Educational Service Option for Students with Disabilities, Middlesex County Project Lifesaver Program, Edison Township Public Schools - Transition Programs, IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), 2022-2023 Subscription Bussing Application, Technology Help Desk Repair Ticket Requests, Edison Township Public Schools Preschool Program, Policy 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities, Current Vacancies and Online Applications. Whenever any change in insurance benefits occurs for any other association representing employees in the Edison Township School District, the Board and Association may agree to reopen negotiations. NEW JERSEY . Bus. Any teacher in the Edison Township School system, or any other person under the supervision or control of the Edison Township Board of Education, if required by the Association and Board, shall be made available for appearance at any arbitration or grievance hearing as requested by the Association or the Board without any loss of pay while attending such hearings. 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. At the option of the teacher, any or all of the teacher's accumulated sick leave may be used in connection with the disability in which case unpaid disability leave shall not commence until after such sick leave has been applied. A teacher shall not be held responsible if his or her model or project is unsuccessful. A teacher who wishes to withdraw from Association membership or to terminate deductions for other Associations' services and programs must notify the payroll department prior to December 1 or May 31. The non-teaching duty assignment of a contracted part-time teacher shall be a fraction of a full-time teacher's duty assignment. contract, on leave, or employed by the Board, including: all full-time and part-time professional It shall be the responsibility of the employee to fully furnish all essential evidence to establish eligibility. The teacher has ten (10) working days after signing the Written Performance Report to add additional performance data and/or file an addendum. However, when the duty is a team meeting, the Association Representative will be permitted to be excused a minimum of two (2) meetings per week for Association-related business. REMINDER: TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT THE FLU! E1 HS Cheerleading (boys/girls) 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. 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. There have been about $26 million in major renovations atEdison and J.P. Stevens high schools, Menlo Park and Woodbrook elementary schools, mostly to address overcrowding in a district that got an influx of 1,200 students in two years. 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. JULY 1, 2008 - JUNE 30, 2011 . School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades, Anti- Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade Report, Message from Assistant Superintendent - Pupil Special Services, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (ESPAC), Policy Guidelines for Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), Parental Rights in Special Education (Revised August 2016), Referral Process & Child Study Team Services, Educational Service Option for Students with Disabilities, Middlesex County Project Lifesaver Program, Edison Township Public Schools - Transition Programs, IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), 2022-2023 Subscription Bussing Application, Technology Help Desk Repair Ticket Requests, Edison Township Public Schools Preschool Program, Board of Education and Meeting Information. Completed reports or dictated reports to be typed will be submitted as soon as possible. in-service courses, 35 Land for a new school also is an issue. For pregnancy, unless a specific medical condition exists, the postpartum disability period for maternity shall not exceed six (6) calendar weeks. Edison Township EA Latest news Educator Evaluation Rubric Weights January 9, 2023 2022-2023 Evaluation Updates NotificationofEducatorEvaluationRubricWeightsfor2022-2023andBacktoSchoolKeyDateReminders Read More ETEA Friends & Family Night January 9, 2023 18A:16-6 regarding the indemnity of its teachers against civil actions. 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. The regular Public Meeting of the Edison Township Board of Education, previously scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of Eagles, Edison, New Jersey, will now be commence at 6:00 P.M., beginning with Closed Session to . 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. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. HTEA Contract 2018-2021 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. Every effort will be made to restrict the teaching schedule to two (2) subject areas and a maximum of three (3) teaching preparations. All school nurses and athletic trainers required to report for sports physicals shall be paid a per diem compensation of one two-hundredth (1/200th) based on a daily rate or, if needed, an hourly rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). In addition, the middle school Association Representative will be exempt from a homeroom or bus supervision assignment. Where a specific date for commencement of disability leave cannot be determined, the teacher may request leave in advance of the anticipated date so that a qualified substitute can be selected. He said the district is concentrating on the physical structures of the schools by creating vestibules with two sets of doors, one allowingentrance to the vestibule to drop off items and second set to actually enter the building in which identification and a reason will be required for entrance. Any loss of compensation will be reimbursed by the Board. If required to facilitate/conduct in-service sessions or staff development training sessions after the completion of the normal school day as stated in Article VIII, Section A, Paragraph 2, the staff development trainer will be compensated in time equal to the time required to facilitate/conduct any in-service session, or staff development training session. If a representative is present at a conference, it is in the role of witness and observer. (732 . Years as an assistant will be considered as equal to those of a head coach for longevity placement when said assistant achieves head coach status. grievance, 3, 6, 7, 17, I&RS committee, 13 Your access to this service has been limited. Passing time will not be scheduled as part of the preparation period for elementary special subject teachers. A representative may attend only those conferences which a teacher reasonably believes may result in discipline. Observation reports shall be individual in nature and shall not mention other staff members by name. 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. Michele Wenzel Dr. Maryann Banks, Asst. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the reasons for the transfer. These duties shall not include assignments for which compensation is ordinarily required (such as class coverage or supplemental instruction), and should not interfere with the teacher's ability to prepare and maintain laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies. O'Malley said the school board has a committee looking at the need for a new high school. 2024. All school nurses required to review immunization records, etc. "I talked about one Edison when I first came in because it was a district of 17 totally different schools," said O'Malley, who focused on giving all students the most rigorous curriculum. HOME INSTRUCTION, SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION, Elementary teachers, excluding Kindergarten teachers, shall be assigned two hundred twenty-five (225) minutes preparation planning time per week in usable blocks excluding recess time. Generated by Wordfence at Wed, 1 Mar 2023 11:49:32 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Club stipends in each category in the middle schools and high schools are as follows: A1 Football C Cross Country Additional leave may be granted at the discretion of the Board. 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.". However, they may be assigned a homeroom. Sabbatical leave for this purpose shall be for one (1) academic year. Instructional Program Assignments, 42 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, New Jersey 08817 T:732-287-0900 The Board shall provide a voluntary direct deposit banking program. A coach coming in from outside the district will be granted year-for-year experience the same as a coach from within the district. 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. Phone: 732-452-4900 / Fax: 732-452-4576. webmaster@edison.k12.nj.us. 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. If only two (2) conferences are scheduled per year, each session may be scheduled for two and one-half (2.5) hours. When a payday falls on or during a school holiday, vacation, or weekend, teachers shall receive their paychecks on the last working day prior to the holiday. class coverage, 31 However, all degrees differentials in multiples of fifteen (15) credits shall be maintained for teachers employed prior to July 1, 1986. The elementary ESL teacher will be compensated at an hourly rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour to complete testing and/or related responsibilities. Doctoral degrees: salary guide credit for doctoral degrees will be granted only if the institution granting the degree is accredited by a regional accrediting association (e.g. The number of meetings shall not exceed four (4) per month. The memorandum of understanding between the school board and township runs through the end of 2017-18 school year. Except for emergencies, teachers shall not be required to attend after school meetings on the day of Back-to-School Night. The PIP shall provide general guidance for continued professional development and/or focus on clearly identified remedies for areas needing improvement. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Choice of model or project is voluntary. duty, 14, 15, 16, 32 REMINDER: TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT THE FLU! /s/ Shannon Reilly /s/ Daniel P. Michaud However, for safety concerns, teachers must personally notify the office that they will be out of the building. "I have had a great run over the past nine years in Edison and I would like to end my term here on a high note with the successes that the school district is currently at and with the professionalism that the community deserves," said O'Malley, who has worked as a school superintendent for 15 years, and is looking to take advantage of private- and public-sector opportunities he has previously bypassed. "We've done this, and we don't get a lot a credit for it, without any debt. The Board shall provide a payroll deduction program for the purchase of United States Savings Bonds. That refusal will be reduced to writing and subject to the approval by the principal or designee. Soccer (boys/girls) This is the new normal," said O'Malley, who earns a salary of more than $200,000 and is one of the longest-serving superintendents among the state's 10 largestschool districts. The Board will comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021. 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. EDISON TOWNSHIP . "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.". Continuing Membership Application - for locals who collect dues through payroll deduction. Connecting with municipal experts, inspiring speakers and nearly 1,000 of your fellow officials. AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS. The mission of the Public Schools of Edison Township is to ensure that all students achieve at the highest level of academic success. Forms for filing grievances, serving notices, taking appeals, making reports and recommendations, and other necessary documents shall be prepared jointly by the Superintendent and the Association and given appropriate distribution so as to facilitate operation of the grievance procedure. In the event that certified substitutes cannot be hired for extended absences of child study team members, cases may be assigned in accordance with Article VII, Section C, Paragraph 3. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. 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. Single-session in-service days shall be in the afternoon and may be scheduled on any day when school is in session, except not on the day before a holiday break or during the month of June. adult school, 20 Middle States Association, New England Association, etc.). Provide . Lacrosse MS Wrestling. Except in an emergency, the agenda for all meetings shall be given to the teachers at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Specific deadline dates for receipt of application or letter will be noted. Benefits. Winter Track (boys/girls) At the middle school, the daily preparation time shall be one (1) period of forty-six (46) consecutive minutes in a seven (7) period daily schedule, or the equivalent of two (2) classroom instructional periods in an eight (8) period daily schedule. Service of eligibility shall be five (5) years of teaching service in the Edison Township District. 18A:12-21 et seq . If necessary, and with administrative approval, additional time may be granted. These provisions are not designed to increase the hours of student supervision beyond the normal work day. 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. Starting and ending times shall be as follows: Each in-service session shall count as one of the contracted monthly meetings. The grievance must then be presented, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days to the Associations Professional Rights and Responsibilities (PR&R) Committee. report cards, 24 Building improvements haven't been limited to that school. Position. READ:Edison takes zero tolerance on school threats, READ:Edison to have armed police officers in schools. "We can never go back. Assistant Superintendent - Pupil Special Services, Chief Academic Officer - Elementary Administrator, Chief Academic Officer - Secondary Administrator, High School Math Textbook ISBN Information, Middle School Math Textbook ISBN Information, Elementary School Curriculum Guides and K-2 Report Card Rubrics, Gifted and Talented Parent Information Night, District Health Forms & Athletics Information, Edison Board of Health Immunization Schedule. The conference will be arranged at a time most convenient to all parties involved. The teacher shall retain a non-teaching duty assignment during the time that he/she is assigned to a sixth-period teaching schedule. The ETEA is comprised of 394 educational professionals committed to the pursuit of teaching excellence. C. Compliance Between Individual Contract and Master Agreement At the middle school, the Head Building Association Representative will have a duty-free schedule. Recruitment will be extended to all qualified teachers. For the purpose of clarification, homeroom and/or bus supervision may be assigned only to a classroom teacher. 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. Any part-time staff member whose work day ends at the end of the school day is required to attend the staff meetings. Required evening activities shall be limited to chaperone duty, Back-to-School Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences. A teacher returning from disability leave shall file with the Superintendent or designee a certificate from his/her physician certifying his/her fitness to resume assigned duties. Phone: 517.321.6467 Fax: 517.321.8908. The vestibules would have bulletproof glass to fortify the front entrance. Welcome to the Ewing Township Education Association webpage! personal days, unused, 27 Single-session in-service programs scheduled on an afternoon other than Tuesday may be up to two and one-half (2.5) hours in duration. . Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting the right of any teacher having a grievance to discuss the matter informally with any appropriate member of the administration and having the grievance adjusted without intervention of the Association, provided the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, and that the Association has been given the opportunity to be present at such adjustment and to state its views.
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