1. All Bargaining Units of The Linden Education Association
Contract Extension
All Bargaining Units of
The Linden Education
Association

2. Negotiations Team Members
Gregory Grasso- Chairperson, Teacher
Robert Kratzer- Chairperson, Custodian
Ronald Bornstad- Maintenance
Dianna Dertinger- Secretary, LEA Vice President
Kimberly Krupski- Teacher
William Staubach- Custodian
Cynthia Apalinski- Teacher, LEA President
***Richard Sullivan (until September 1, 2009)- Teacher

3. Bargaining Timeline Beginning Spring 2009-
BOE unilaterally makes major medical SEHBP
LEA views this as a substantial change to the terms and conditions of Contract 2007 – 2010
LEA demands to bargain and BOE agrees
Memorandum of Agreement signed November 9, 2009
Salary Increase and a few language changes
All other terms and conditions remain stable

4. Custodian/Maintenance Only
Language Changes
Custodian/Maintenance Only
NEW Language
The Board shall process and make payment for overtime on a bi-monthly basis, so long as timesheets are submitted properly.

5. Language Changes Continued
All Faculty, Staff, and Support Professionals
Article XXVI, Para. A (TSP) & XXI, Sec. A 1 (CM) Insurance Protection Language Revised
The Board shall provide, at its expense for all employees who are employed under this contract Major Medical insurance provided by an insurance policy that is equal to or better than the New Jersey School Employees Health Benefits Program in effect as of July 1, (hereinafter SEHBP)

6. Language Changes Continued
Article XXVI, Para. F (TSP) & XXI A. 1 a. (CM) shall be revised so that members will NOT contribute to health insurance premiums in SEHBP unless the Board reverts to a private plan containing a “traditional” coverage component the same as in existence on June 30, In that event, the contribution will remain at $ annually.

7. Language Changes Continued
New Language Added
Voluntary Opt-out Payment
Effective July 1, 2009, the parties shall implement a payment for 40% of the Board’s annual cost to those employees who waive coverage.
The payment shall be made annually on the June 30th following the last open enrollment period.
Reenrollment is permissible during open enrollment and if alternate health insurance is lost- Proof is necessary, needs to be within 60 days of event, and proration of payment will apply.

8. Current Medical Benefits Premiums
*As of 1/1/10
NJ DIRECT 10
AETNA
CIGNA
Single $5,528.04
Single $5,221.92
Single $5,274.12
Member/- $12,437.88
Partner-
Member/ $11,749.44
Member/ $11,866.92
Parent/ $7,738.92
Child-
Parent/ $7,310.76
Parent/ $7,383.84
Family $13,820.04
Family $13,055.04
Family $13,185.36

10. Language Changes Continued
BOE shall adopt an IRC section 125 plan for the purpose of implementing the opt-out payment so that members receiving employer paid benefits shall have NO tax consequences.

11. Language Changes Continued
Prescription Fund for 2009/2010 school year-
$45,000 total to be distributed on a “first come-first served” basis for all members of LEA.
Documentation and prior reimbursement eligibility rules (such as deductibles) shall apply.
Forms mutually developed and submitted to BA

12. Salary Increase
All guides shall reflect a 4% across the board increase at each step.
Applies to all Guides:
Exhibits A – O: All Faculty, Certificated Staff, Support Staff (10-month or 12- month), Coaching, and Extra-curricular.
Head Athletic Trainer
Custodial/Maintenance Exhibit A (including Reporting Custodian Stipends)
Employees shall remain at the same step from 2009/2010 to 2010/2011.

13. The LEA Negotiations Team Members strongly endorse this agreement…
Vote Yes!
The LEA Negotiations Team Members strongly endorse this agreement…
4% Salary Increase for ALL MEMBERS
Steps enhanced for future movement (Max +4%)
No Contribution to Health Benefits Premium
No change in work day/work year
No change in other work conditions

14. Voting Procedures
Please vote in your building on Friday, December 11, 2009 before 3:00 PM so that your rep. can meet the 4:00 PM deadline to return ballots.
Traveling teachers please vote in your Friday Morning location.

15. Thank You to the Volunteers
Thanks to the following people who have volunteered their time to count ballots on Friday, December 11, 2009.
Kathleen Williams, School Karen Seaman, Admin.
Dawn Schmitz, Admin Michael Manning, Soehl
Mickie Hamilton, School Joann Lord, School 9
Kathleen Williams, as Chairperson of the Election Committee, will announce the results on
Friday, December 11, 2009

16. Questions? Please read through this information carefully…
LEA Open Office Hours- Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 3:30 – 7:30 PM for questions
Call the Office (908)
the LEA-

17. Building Representatives
Please coordinate with your other representatives to be sure to pick up the box, ballots, instructions and sign-in sheets.
Pick-up time Thursday, 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM at the LEA Office.
Thank you for all of your help!
Please Vote!

18. Support this Agreement! Vote Yes!
The LEA Negotiations Team Members strongly endorse this agreement…
4% Salary Increase for ALL MEMBERS
Steps enhanced for future movement (Max +4%)
No Contribution to Health Benefits Premium
No change in work day/work year
No change in other work conditions