BFT Rate Sheets 2022. If you have a question or concern regarding Workers Compensation Insurance contact Senior Workers Compensation Specialist, Michelle Payton at riskmanagement@berkeley.net. They may respond to your request by saying that they will release you once they have found a replacement for your position. If you do not get a reply to your email, contact Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Pauline Follansbee and cc president@berkeleyteachers.org. A: State law limits the amount of time a teacher can be on aRWL to ten years. Morning and afternoon on-site teachers are compensated at their teacher hourly rate for this work; Evening and off-site teachers are paid at the curriculum development hourly rate. BUSD Retiree Benefits Guide 2022. BTA (Berkeley Technology Academy) Amanda C. & Ramal L. (co-reps) CDC (Child Development Center) BEARS (Berkeley Excellent Academic Road to Success) Deborah T. Latasha W. Music. Be sure to address how your proposal will lead to an enrichment of the districts curriculum or instructional program upon your return. A: You must be at least 55 years of age or 50 years of age with 30 years of service. Our children are suffering. Note: When this FAQ says BAS teachers it refers to BAS teachers that are covered by the BFT/BUSD collective bargaining agreement. (10.8), A: Bargaining unit Adult School teacher receive four (4) paid hours per month for planning and meeting time (three hours of planning time and one hour of meeting time). REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM A MEDICAL PROVIDER. - CFT - A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals Meet Our Scholarship Recipients! (10.7.3), A: Yes, BAS teachers can get paid for a voluntary workday of three hours any time in the last three weeks of the Spring semester, or the two weeks following the end of the Spring semester. Be SURE to keep a copy of all paperwork. A: BAS teachers in the BFT bargaining unit are eligible for medical benefits through BUSD as long as BUSD is making a contribution to STRS or PERS on behalf of the employee. If you begin work mid-year you should contact BFT for specific advice about when you are eligible to enroll in benefits. If your child is new to Berkeley Unified School District or starting preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or 7th grade, you will need to provide your childs school with documentation that your child has been fully immunized. BERKELEY A video has surfaced of the Berkeley teachers union president taking his young child to a private preschool and some are calling it "hypocritical," as the union has opposed. Before the contract, a first-year teacher with a masters degree would earn $62,348. After three (3) days' leave, if out of state travel is required, the employee shall be entitled to an additional two (2) days' leave. A: You can purchase District coverage under the BUSD medical/dental programs. A: One good resource is the Employee Assistance Program. Resources. The teacher must be observed for no less than one observation lasting at least 20 minutes. And Im wondering how long this is going to be sustainable, said Emily Gilden, a ninth grade teacher at Berkeley High. These hours are paid at the curriculum development hourly rate. Rose A. The Benefits office handles all matters related to medical, dental and visual (VSP) insurance, in addition to the life insurance all BUSD employees receive and the Employee Assistance Program. A: No, you are not. A: BAS teachers are eligible for medical and dental benefits beginning the second year of employment. and promotes access to high-quality adult education. There is a BUSD contribution to the cost of dental benefits based on the number of hours worked per week, and the employee pays the rest of the premium through a paycheck deduction. (9.6.3), A: Yes, teachers can get paid for a voluntary workday any time in the two weeks preceding the first day of work in August. BENEFITS The balance listed on your most recent paycheck stub may not be correct. If you are requesting a leave of absence, including medical or child-rearing leaves, fill out a Leave of Absence Request form through InformedK12. Your donation goes beyond supporting our journalism. BUSD is likely to respond that they will release you once they have filled your position. Submit one of the following. Updated 01/31/22. Any member considering a change should consult the CalSTRS website for more information. A: This is the job of your principal and the BUSD Human Resources offices, but some teachers help with this process before they go on leave. Home; About. For an updated guide to contact names and emails, please see the Help Guide to BUSD Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources on the BFT website under Resources - FAQs. For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy. This August workday can be individually scheduled by the teacher with the Principal. The program includes counseling, financial advising, legal consultations and other services. A conference must follow any observation within ten (10) working days of the observation. BFT Member Benefits BFT members can use the Berkeley YMCA for FREE between September 13 - September 27th by presenting your BFT membership card. (Article 17.2.2). However, if needed a small committee can be formed to discuss the distribution of students among existing classes within each department. For Last names Alpha H-O, please email miriammiranda@berkeley.net 510-486-8012 ext 77023 The union that represents principals, vice principals, deans, Special Education program supervisors, etc. A: State law requires that a teacher on aRWL work no less than .50 FTE. The Berkeley Unified School District and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers announced Wednesday that a tentative agreement had been reached after more than a year of contract negotiations. Please join me in making a donation to the BEF. BUSD Retiree Benefits Handbook 2022. The Berkeley school district will raise teachers' salaries 12% over the next two years, pay a larger share of their health care costs, up compensation for subs and lower the cap on elementary class sizes from 32 students to 27, according to an agreement between the teachers union and administrators. Union membership provides you with AFT benefits and full democratic voting rights in BFT. State law specifies that the request will be granted. Sick Leave Balance Must provide all pages, cannot be bill. In other cases, school districts receive grants that fund teaching positions for one or two . BUSD is now routinely filing complaints with the CTC against a teachers credential when the teacher leaves BUSD before they are officially released. (Article 17.2.5). However, many of the gains negotiated on behalf of this group of teachers also benefit ALL Berkeley Adult School teachers. For more information visit BFT HERE. The cost to the district will be just under $4 million, some of which will come from federal COVID-19 relief funds. You should include a Separation Form with the last date of service listed as TBD. Any BAS teacher being evaluated must be informed and must be notified of the name of their evaluator by September 30th. (11.7.1), A: Yes, BAS teachers can do this. The BEF also sends every 8th grade student on a college tour annually. I am honored to serve as the President of the Berkley Education Foundation (BEF). The BUSD/BFT Collective Bargaining Agreement requires that a teacher eligible for aRWL must have worked full time in BUSD for five years prior to the RWL. For example, if you work .60 FTE you will receive a credit of 6.6 sick leave days for that school year (11 days x .60 = 6.6 days). b) District Reports None. Section 17.3.7 of the current contract reads: "Any change in the percent of teaching time may be requested by either party but granted only by mutual consent.". Once you have recieved the signed and dated form from your doctor, then complete the Leave Request Certificated 22-23 Form. This will mean an increase in annual pay of between a few hundred dollars and $2,000 for most teachers, depending on how long they have been teaching, either this year or the following year. A: STRS specialists are available to answer your questions and help you plan for your retirement. This tour allows students to begin to envision their own post-Berkley options. If you wish to make any coverage changes, or have specific questions regarding your coverage, you should contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377. Please send your email again if you do not get a response within 48 hours, and include your Site Reps as a cc in your follow up email. Benefits Information. Benefits Schedule Help Guide to Benefits, Payroll and HR AESOP Link BFT Speeches Need a BFT T-shirt? You can request permission to resign and BUSD can grant this. For example, jozlynshirley@berkeley.net. To learn more visit BFT Inservice Credit FAQ. (14.19.2). (14.6.3), A: Yes, there is a committee made up of the BAS Principal, the BFT President and the BAS BFT Site Reps which monitors the current and projected BAS budget. Be SURE to keep a copy of your leave request form. The vast majority of the vacancies are among non-teachers: There are only two vacant teaching positions, both in special education. If you would like to see the examples we have gathered, please send an email to president@berkeleyteachers.org. Be sure to include how you will share what you have learned upon your return. You can find an FAQ about Leaves of Absences on our BFT website. Be sure to address how your proposal will lead to your own academic growth. (11.7.4), A: Yes, BAS teachers covered by the BFT/BUSD collective bargaining agreement earn one hour of sick leave for every 16.5 hours of work. A: If you resign you should answer no as you were not non-reelected. Once you have made that request a confirmation email will be sent to you to schedule an apointment to dicuss your work restrictions and any reasonable acommodations that the district may be able to provide you with. December 7, 2021 Social Security WEP/GPO Bonnie Ciedel, a retired teacher, runs the advocacy group Social Security Fairness that seeks to end the WEP and GPO. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. BFT continues to fight for a strong contract that includes compensation increases. Berkeley Federation of Teachers. California state law (Senate Bill 277) no longer allows parents/guardians of students to submit a personal belief exemption form for any currently required immunizations. ), Your step and column, moving column on salary schedule, Your Employee Information Verification form. Enter your email address to receive an update whenever there is a new blog post on our website. Q: Who is eligible to go on a Reduced Workload? UBA Contract (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024) Union dues are 1.4% of all wages. BFT members that join by the end of September will have the enrollment fee waived. (11.7.4), A: Yes, please see Article 11.7.4 of the BFT/BUSD collective bargaining agreement for more information about BAS job shares. If you notify BUSD of your decision to retire by February 7 you will receive a $1,000 early notification bonus. Urgent questions can be directed to a telephone counselor at 1-800-228-5453. Please contact the BFT office if you need a BFT membership card. Home; About. If you do not get resolution to your question email hr@berkeley.net, with a cc to president@berkeleyteachers.org. In addition, if you have worked in another California K-12 school district before coming to BUSD, all of your accumulated sick leave should have been transferred to BUSD. (Article 17.2.6). Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you value what you get from Berkeleyside, please join us with atax-deductible donationso we can continue doing the local reporting that matters to you. The Benefits office handles all matters related to medical, dental and visual (VSP) insurance, in addition to the life insurance all BUSD employees receive and the Employee Assistance Program. March 1, 2021 A California teachers' union president who has led the charge against reopening schools until teachers receive the coronavirus vaccine sends his daughter to a private preschool. Make your proposal thorough and to the point. A: Yes, BAS teachers in the bargaining unit are eligible for dental benefits through BUSD. This can only occur after you have exhausted your own personal sick leave and the 40 days available to you from the Bank. A: Yes. A: For the 2022-2023school year, you should submit a new Leave of Absence Request form, with a new letter from your doctor, and you should let your principal know as soon as you can. If you want to work during summer school you should contact Nestor Aliga, Senior Human Resources Techniciannestoraliga@berkeley.net. When asked if we can expect more undercover work, their. A: Your contribution and the Districts contribution to the cost of medical and dental premiums are calculated as if you are working full time. Leave balances printed on your paystub are usually about a month behind. Be sure to consult with an STRS advisor about the timing and amount of income you earn, as it may affect your pension. A BAS teacher can do this for only one semester if their hours will exceed 17.5 hours per week with the new assignment. A: A Sabbatical Leave committee made up of five (5) faculty members (appointed by the Superintendent and the BFT President) makes a recommendation to the Superintendent. Classified Unrepresented Management, Confidential, Classified Contracted Berkeley Council of Classified Employees, andInternational Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO. Coverage is in place for 12 months, but deductions for the employee contribution are taken over 9 months, in the October through June paychecks. Teachers health care costs will fall, and elementary classes are now capped at 27 students. Her work has appeared in The Oaklandside, The New York Times, Huffington Post and Washington Post, Once you switch to retiree status your monthly contribution to benefits will be deducted from your STRS check. (14.12.7). Also, keep in mind that unless you specifically terminate your BUSD coverage during Open Enrollment (usually the month of October) you will continue in BUSD coverage for the next calendar year, and will be responsible for the entire cost. GuerillaMomz says enough - open schools today! The salaries of all employees receiving sabbaticals, minus the total salaries of all replacement employees, divided by the number of sabbaticals being awarded, equals the salary for each sabbatical leave grantee. BRIEF OF AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AS AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF RESPONDENTS Rhonda Weingarten David J. Strom AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. You can find information about the EAP at theEmployee Assistance ProgramFAQ. For many, it is their first time in a college environment. A: Please see the BUSD Retiree Benefits Handbook. You should email Eman Elkelani in the BUSD Benefits Office and you should cc BFT. The purpose of the BEF is to help maintain and enhance educational opportunities and programs for Berkley students. The DHMO dental plan is free or very low cost for BAS teachers. To make an in person appointment call the STRS office in Santa Clara. A: Ed Code Section 44433 provides for the possible charge of unprofessional conduct and suspension of a teachers certificate for one year if the teacher resigns prior to the expiration of his/her contract. | Photo by Charlotte De Vito Retired Berkeley Unified teacher Bonnie Cediel taught for 16 years. They can be evaluated in their second and third years at the discretion of the administrator. If you are a temporary teacher who has been told you will not be rehired by BUSD next year, you should answer no because you were released as a temporary teacher, not non-reelected. The BAS teacher hourly rate increases at Year 4 and Year 10. BFT members that join by the end of September will have the enrollment fee waived. Full-time teachers sometimes take extended personal or professional leaves for a summer or school year. In order to leave at any time during that contract period, the District must accept your resignation. When you retire under STRS all unused sick leave contributes to your retirement. The Berkeley Federation of Teachers represents over 800 teachers, counselors and. Sabrina K. K-5 SPED A: Have your health provider fill out the REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM A MEDICAL PROVIDER form FIRST. Report any changes to your demographics (address, name, emergency contact, phone number, etc. You should request your reduced workload prior to April 15th. A: Your accrued sick leave contributes to your years of service credit under STRS. If you do not go to another California K-12 district your sick leave stays with BUSD and becomes part of your retirement service credit when you retire. October 30, 2019 - Berkeley CA - The Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) and the Berkeley Federation of Teachers (BFT) are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 contract negotiations subject to ratification by the BFT and approval by the BUSD Board of Education. 56 were here. A: No, while you are on sick leave you have no responsibilities for your classes or for instruction, grading or report cards. If you are NOT a member of the Sick Leave Bank, or if you exhaust days . Please contact the BFT office if you need a BFT membership card. You may also become a substitute teacher. 2022- 2023 Academic Calendar BFT Contract 2021-2022 2021-2022 Tentative Agreement Full TA BFT Contract 2019-2021 Search Keep in mind those premiums will likely increase in January. AFT Local 1078 AFL-CIO. This workday can be individually scheduled with the Principal. You can request permission to resign and BUSD can grant this. I love what I do. A: BFT encourages you to talk with a STRS counselor. WILLIAM BENNETT | STAFF . (co-reps) Substitutes. If you want to request a RWL for the 23-24 school year, you need to complete the 23-24 Inform K-12 form. More by Ally Markovich. Asked to run . Submit one of the following. You can also find Workers Compensation procedures information on the BUSD website. If Adult School Teachers have questions about leaves balances, email Mildred Scherr. If this is something you would like to request, please call the BFT office at 510-549-2307 so that we can assist you. Berkeley Unified teachers will receive a routine 1% raise next year as well as a 3.5% one-time bonus for the 2021-22 school year, according to a tentative May 26 agreement between the teacher's union and the school district. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. Under the contract, all teachers will also move one step up on the salary schedule, so that a second-year teacher would earn the salary of a third-year teacher. A: These are outlined in Appendix 11 of the BFT/BUSD collective bargaining agreement, and are posted on the BFT website. Guerrilla Momz told PJ Media that this isn't the only stakeout they have in the works. If you have a question about your sick leave balance email Paisley Dews, paisleydews@berkeley.net. Leave of Absence Requests Other elements of the new contract include giving schools the option to hire permanent substitutes, which provide more stability and enable substitutes to form relationships with students, and raising daily pay for substitute teachers from a base pay of $183 per day to $225. It is very important that BAS teachers regularly check their BUSD email account. Paraprofessional and clerical and other office workers throughout the district. Cindy Liu | Staff SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 Amid efforts to safely keep students in school, the Berkeley Unified School District's Board of Education discussed new staffing needs and budget plans at its. Pay will rise 12% over 2 years. BUSD and BFT have been at the bargaining table for a total of nine sessions this past year. For more information we recommend contacting a STRS counselor. Teachers considering aRWL should know that this issue may not be resolved until there is an arbitration, which can be a lengthy process. You can talk to a counselor by telephone by calling 800-228-5453 and choosing the telephone counseling option, or by making an appointment to meet in person with aSTRS counselor. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7), The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. The Berkeley school district will raise teachers salaries 12% over the next two years, pay a larger share of their health care costs, up compensation for subs and lower the cap on elementary class sizes from 32 students to 27, according to an agreement between the teachers union and administrators. If you believe your Column is incorrect, complete a Balance Inquiry form. A: BAS teachers who work nine (9) or more hours per week are in the BFT bargaining unit and are covered by the BFT/BUSD collective bargaining agreement. A: It is important to use ONLY EMAIL in contacting staff in these departments. Berkeleyside relies on reader support to remain free for everyone in our community. For example, hourly teaching rate increases benefit all BAS teachers. (9.6), A: Yes, there are significant seniority rights for BAS teachers. No care of, DBA or Business accounts. For Last names Alpha P-Z, please email jennyle@berkeley.net 510-644-6067. c) Commissioners Reports Vice-Chairperson Goldstein noted that an MOU with the Berkeley Federation of Teachers (BFT) had BERKELEY'S NEWS APRIL 13, 2023. featured. It is important that your proposal clearly show how you will grow academically and how your new knowledge will benefit the districts programs upon your return. & Kristin B. (10.7.5), A: A full time BAS workweek is thirty (30) hours per week. This means you pay the entire cost of the benefits (your normal contribution plus what the District normally contributes). special issues editor's picks awards photo essays. BFT advises teachers to be conservative about the reduced FTE in planning an RWL. CalPERS automatically transfers employees from "active" to "retiree" benefits status upon notification from BUSD. If you leave BUSD mid-year before you are . This payment is equal to 80% of the employer contribution to the cost of the Kaiser health plan in effect at the time. A temporary teacher fills the void. Contract Campaign. Heres an example of how the new contract would impact a teachers salary. A: You can remain covered by the BUSD group coverage on a self-pay basis, and your dependents can remain on coverage on a self-pay basis for yoru lifetime. Some teachers say the pay hike doesnt keep pace with the rising cost of living. Jennifer Shanoski, chemistry professor at Merritt College and president of the Peralta Federation of Teachers, is running for the 2022 Berkeley Unified School District School Board. A: If you have been a full-time teacher in BUSD for a minimum of 10 years and have been in STRS for a minimum of 15 years, you and one eligible dependent will receive the same EMPLOYER contribution to the cost of coverage as active bargaining unit members until your 65th birthday. For an example of this calculation, and for more information, please see Article 12.12 of the BFT/BUSD Collective Bargaining Agreement. A: Paid sabbatical leaves shall be offered to members of the BFT bargaining unit who have worked in the District for at least ten (10) years. A: Yes, teachers awarded a paid sabbatical leave are obliged to return to employment in BUSD for a minimum of two years, or less with prior approval from BUSD. However, many of the gains negotiated on behalf of this group of teachers also benefit ALL Berkeley Adult School teachers.

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