NOTE: The term administrator as used throughout the newsletter refers to administrators and professional-technical employees.
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Budget 2007-2008
2007-2009 NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN CCASAPE AND THE DISTRICT
The CCASAPE Negotiation Team continues to meet both formally and informally with the District in an effort to complete contract negotiations. Five formal sessions have been held with the District since May 16, 2007 , and numerous informal meetings have been held. While informal meetings will continue during July, no formal sessions will be held between CCASAPE and the District until August. It is hoped that negotiations will be concluded during the month of August.
The following negotiations update is provided to administrators at this time. At the conclusion of the 2007 legislative session, 2% and 4% salary increases were approved for the two year biennium. CCASAPE requested that the 2% salary increase be applied to the July 10 paychecks for 12-month administrators and to the August 10 paychecks for 10-month and 11-month administrators. This request was supported by the District’s Negotiation Team and the Superintendent and was approved by the Board of Trustees at the June 28 meeting.
Additionally, two major concerns for CCASAPE during this year’s negotiations were addressing the scheduled .75% PERS increase and the 9% increase in the medical rates. As previously reported to the membership, the PERS contribution increase, effective July 1, 2007 , increased from 19.75% to 20.50%. PERS is a shared responsibility between the District and its employees and any reduction or increase is evenly split between the District and its employees. The .75% increase will be evenly split between the employer and the employee at .375% each. Through negotiations with the District, a .375% increase will be included in the salary package and will be applied to cover the employee’s share of the PERS increase.
he second concern is the 9% increase in medical rates effective July 1, 2007 . This increase in medical rates was previously communicated to all administrators. Administrators were also informed that all or a portion of the increase may be covered by state health insurance money provided through the 2007 legislative session. It was recently determined that the state legislature provided an increase in state health insurance money of $55.59 per employee per month. This additional funding will increase the negotiated District contribution from the current $552.77 to $608.36. Although final negotiations with the District have not yet been completed, the District agreed to begin the increased health insurance contribution on July 10 for administrators. Unfortunately, the District was not able to process the health contribution increase in time to be applied to the July 10
paychecks. The July 25 paychecks will reflect the increase in the District contribution for health benefits from $552.77 to $608.36 and the increase will be retroactively applied.
The increased contribution of $55.59 can only be applied to benefits offered through the School Administrators’ and Professional-technical Employees’ Welfare Trust and will be used to offset any out-of-pocket expenses for administrators who have dependents on the plan. Administrators without dependents will continue to have no out-of-pocket costs for the comprehensive health benefits package. The $55.59 represents the increase in state health benefit money that CCASAPE identified during negotiations. This additional increase is provided in the state education budget for health benefits.
Articles and topics being addressed during contract negotiations include:
Article 1 ............. Definitions
Article 5 ............. Mileage
Article 9 ............. Personnel Files
Article 11 ........... Association Leave
Article 12 ........... Extended Leaves of Absence
Article 13 ........... Sick Leave
Article 15 ........... Work Day
Article 16 ........... Work Year
Article 17 ........... Holidays
Article 18 ........... Vacation
Article 20 ........... Compensation / Salary Schedule
Article 21 ........... Health Benefits – Welfare Trust
Article 22 ........... PERS
Article 27 .......... Progressive Discipline
Article 32 ........... Term of Agreement
The CCASAPE Negotiation Team is composed of Charles Anderson, Jerry Boles, Cathy Conger, Jeff Hafen, Jamey Hood, Bart Mangino, Ron Montoya, Joe Murphy, Jessie Phee, Mark Coleman, Allin Chandler, and Stephen Augspuger. It is anticipated that contract discussions will be finalized during August and that a CCASAPE ratification meeting to discuss and vote on the contract will be scheduled in late August or early September.
CCASAPE ELECTION RESULTS
CCASAPE election results for 2007-2008 are as follows:
President Elect .................... Ron Montoya
Secretary ............................ Karen Smallwood
Treasurer ........................... Beverly Mathis
At-Large Member ............... Cathy Conger
At-Large Member ............... Sue Daellenbach
At-Large Member ............... Greta Peay
At-Large Member ............... Robin Rankow
President Elect, Ron Montoya; President, Charles Anderson; Past President, Bart Mangino; Secretary, Karen Smallwood; and Treasurer, Beverly Mathis will serve on the Executive Board for the 2007-2008 school year. Tom Barberini, David Harcourt, Phyllis Meckley, and Joe Murphy will begin their second year as At-Large members of the Representative Council. Since Phyllis Meckley has announced her retirement effective August 7, 2007 , the CCASAPE Executive Board will appoint a replacement to fulfill her remaining one year term. This appointment will occur in August.
On behalf of the entire CCASAPE membership, we would like to thank Tom Barberini, Robert Gerye, Tam Larnerd, Warren McKay, Mary Pike, Debbie Brockett, Beth Howe, Doug Wilson, Leary Adams, Richard Arguello, David Bechtel, Frank Clark, Jeanne Donadio, Shawn Paquette, Dan Phillips, Gary Prince, Sharlette Redick, Carey Roybal-Benson, Tim Stephens, and Darryl Wyatt for agreeing to their nomination for this year’s election. Additionally, the efforts of the Nomination Committee composed of Andrea Klafter-Phillips, Beth Howe, and John Barlow are greatly appreciated.
The President of the Clark County Association of Elementary School Principals (CCAESP), LeRoy Espinosa, and the President of the Clark County Association of Secondary School Principals (CCASSP), Jeff Geihs, will represent their respective associations as members of the CCASAPE Representative Council. Robin Rankow will represent the professional-technical employees.
A special thank you is extended to Cathy Conger, Sue Daellenbach, and Bonnie Townsend for their service as Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively, for the 2006‑2007 school year. In addition, Ken Fowler, Pat Hayden, Ron Montoya, and Doug Wilson have completed their two (2) year term on the Representative Council. Also, Karen Smallwood has completed her term on the Representative Council as the elementary administrator professional association representative and Jeff Hafen has completed his term representing the professional-technical employees. The contributions and service of these individuals to CCASAPE have benefited all members and their commitment is very much appreciated.
COMPENSATORY TIME FOR ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS ASSIGNED TO TWO SCHOOLS
Elementary assistant principals assigned to two schools are reminded that Article 16-1 in the Agreement between the District and CCASAPE stipulates that 16 hours of compensatory time will be credited in June. Assignments of less than one year will be prorated. The 16 hours of compensatory time provided under this article were reported on the June 25 paycheck.
PROBATIONARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD FOR ADMINISTRATORS
NRS 391.3197 outlines the statutory provisions regarding probationary administrators. Probationary employees are encouraged to review this statute to become familiar with the provisions regarding their probationary employment period. Among other provisions, this statute stipulates that probationary employees are employed on a contract basis for two 1-year periods and have no right to employment after either of the two probationary contract years. However, if a probationary employee receives three satisfactory evaluations during the first probationary year, the second year of probation shall be waived. The statute requires that this waiver be provided in writing on the final evaluation of the employee for the first probationary year stating that the second year of his/her probationary period is waived. Such an employee is entitled to be a postprobationary employee in the ensuing year of employment.
NRS 391.3125 stipulates that written evaluations for probationary administrative employees must be concluded not later than December 1, February 1, and April 1. Administrators employed prior to December 1 must be evaluated according to the schedule outlined in this statute. Those probationary administrators who receive three satisfactory evaluations should expect to see the waiver language included in the final evaluation. Administrators who are hired prior to December 1, but do not receive evaluations according to the statutory timeline outlined in NRS 391.3125, should contact the CCASAPE office.
Probationary administrators working in a year round school may be evaluated on a different schedule determined by the Board.
School based administrators are reminded that an administrator who completes his/her probationary period and is later appointed to the position of principal, must serve an additional probationary period of one year in the position of principal.
For any probationary administrator hired after December 1, the employment from the hire date through June 30, will not count towards the two one-year periods of probation.
UNSATISFACTORY EVALUATIONS
Any administrator who receives an unsatisfactory evaluation is encouraged to contact the CCASAPE office for assistance in reviewing the evaluation. In a recent situation, an administrator received an unsatisfactory evaluation, but did not contact CCASAPE. The administrator became aware after the timeline had elapsed for challenging the unsatisfactory evaluation that the unsatisfactory evaluation contained significant procedural and contractual violations. Unsatisfactory evaluations and disciplinary documents must be legally sufficient, must be consistent with contractual requirements outlined in the Agreement between CCASAPE and the District, and must be consistent with the relevant provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
Charles Anderson, CCASAPE President, is seeking volunteers to serve on various CCASAPE and CCSD committees. If you are interested in serving on a CCASAPE committee or as a CCASAPE appointment to a CCSD committee, please call the CCASAPE office at 796-9602 or Charles Anderson at 799-7330.
JUNE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING |
On June 7, 2007 , the CCASAPE Representative Council held its regular monthly meeting. The major items discussed and/or actions taken during the Representative Council meeting included the following:
1. The revenue, expenditures, and balances within the CCASAPE Association and Trust Fund Accounts;
2. Old Business:
A. School Administrators’ and Professional-technical Employees’ Welfare Trust – A status report on the tasks remaining to be completed for the Trust to become a free standing entity from the Association was provided. Specific discussion occurred regarding the status of the RFP for the selection of a third party administrator, the securing of officers and directors insurance, and the status of the participation agreement between the Trust and the Association;
B. 74 th Nevada Legislative Session – Stephen provided an overview of CCASAPE activities during the recently concluded legislative session;
C. 2007-2009 Negotiations – The status of discussions between the District and CCASAPE were reviewed;
3. New Business:
A. Unused Sick Leave / Retiree Medical Payouts – The Representative Council approved the payouts for unused sick leave and retiree medical as presented;
B. CCASAPE Elections – The CCASAPE election process and the slate of candidates were reviewed;
C. Retiree Life Insurance – Stephen provided a status report on retiree life insurance billing;
4. Committee Reports:
A. CCAESP – Karen Smallwood, President, introduced LeRoy Espinosa as the CCAESP President for 2007-2008;
B. CCASSP – Jeff Geihs, President, reviewed CCASSP constitutional changes which will require officers to serve two year terms;
C. Legal Committee – Charles Anderson, CCASAPE President-elect, indicated there was no legal activity to report; and
5. Executive Director’s Report – Stephen provided a review of the accountant’s report, membership report, and the various CCASAPE activities and the types of assistance provided to CCASAPE members.
ATTENTION ACTIVE ADMINISTRATORS AND RETIREES
As you know, the Clark County School District requires that all professional organizations communicate with their members through the U.S. Postal Service rather than the CCSD mail. In order for you to receive the CCASAPE and the Welfare Trust communications, it is critical that we be notified when you have a change of address. If you have moved recently, please call Debbie or Sadie in the CCASAPE office (796-9602) and provide your new address. This information will be communicated by CCASAPE staff to the Welfare Trust, the District, and to the medical benefit providers.
SHELTERING VACATION PAYOFFS
As you know, upon retirement or separation from the District, administrators who are 55 or older or who will turn 55 during the calendar year they retire or separate from the District will automatically have some or all of their vacation payoff deposited into the 403(b) Special Pay Plan. Up to $45,000 may be sheltered, but the amount to be sheltered may not exceed plan year income. The amount eligible to be sheltered will also be reduced by the amount already sheltered in your 403(b) voluntary tax shelter plan. Participating administrators will avoid the payment of Medicare tax, if applicable, and will postpone and possibly reduce the payment of federal income tax.
As you are aware, administrators who are younger than 55 during the year they retire or separate from the District are not eligible to participate in this 403(b) Special Pay Plan. Many administrators retiring or separating from the District and younger than 55 have expressed concern that they are not able to participate in the 403(b) Special Pay Plan, but yet would like to shelter a portion or all of the final vacation payoff.
Administrators younger than 55 may be eligible to shelter all or part of the vacation payoff by establishing a voluntary 403(b) account or a 457(b) account through the District Benefits Office. Administrators 50 or older can shelter up to $20,500 in a voluntary 403(b) account and an additional $20,500 in a 457(b) account ($41,000 total). Administrators under 50 can shelter up to $15,500 in each account ($31,000 total). In this manner, some or all of the vacation payoff at retirement or separation can be sheltered if these accounts do not exceed the maximum contributions during the plan year coinciding with retirement or separation. Staff in the Benefits Office can assist administrators with establishing these accounts. Administrators are encouraged to meet with a tax professional prior to making changes that may impact their tax obligation.
f you have questions or would like additional information regarding any aspect of the 403(b) Special Pay Plan, please do not hesitate to contact the CCASAPE office or Paul Larson at VALIC, 796-0047.
RETIREMENT
Please be reminded that any administrator planning to retire on or before December 31, 2007, must schedule a meeting with the CCASAPE staff and complete the form to participate in the Welfare Trust’s retiree unused sick leave payout, retiree medical reimbursement payout, retiree health benefit programs, and retiree life insurance / retiree long term care programs. THE FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND FILED WITH THE CCASAPE OFFICE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1, 2007 , IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JANUARY 2008 PAYOUT. Please call the CCASAPE office at 796-9602 if you have any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RETIREES
Between January 1 and June 30, 2007 , Suzanne Arnona, Shirley Carroll, Rodney Young, Alison Kasner, Lydia Garza, Luci Blood, George Ann Rice, Carol Bailey, Mardel Akins, Debbie Gugino, Richard Brown, Kurt Mische, Debbie Willis, Lina Gutierrez, and Anthony Vacari retired from the Clark County School District . CCASAPE appreciates the many years of service these individuals have given to the students of the District. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to these latest
retirees. It has been a pleasure working with each of them. For your information, 43 additional administrators have turned in CCF‑164’s announcing their retirement from the District between June 30 and December 31, 2007 . Additionally, 22 administrators resigned or announced their resignations between January 1, 2007 , and September 25, 2007 , and an additional 4 administrators returned to licensed status.
WELFARE TRUST UNUSED SICK LEAVE & RETIREE MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
For 2006-2007, Article 21-5 of the Negotiated Agreement between the Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional-technical Employees and the Clark County School District provides that the District contribute $6.17 per administrator, per month, to the School Administrators’ and Professional-technical Employees’ Welfare Trust for health coverage financial assistance for retired administrators. The Welfare Trust pays $450.00 annually to each eligible retired administrator and professional-technical employee in either June or January of the five (5) years following retirement. In June, the Welfare Trust distributed $27,450.00 to the eligible retired administrators for retiree medical reimbursement.
For 2006-2007, Article 21-8 of the negotiated agreement provides that the District contribute $7.07 per administrator, per month, to the School Administrators’ and Professional-technical Employees’ Welfare Trust for unused sick leave reimbursement. Eligible retired administrators and professional-technical employees receive $10.00 per day for up to 250 days of unused sick leave in either June or January following their separation from the District. In June, the Welfare Trust distributed $13,665.00 to eligible retired administrators for unused sick leave.
With the June 2007 payouts, the Welfare Trust has paid out cumulative amounts of $914,850.00 for retiree medical reimbursement and $1,079,095.00 for unused sick leave reimbursement for a combined total of $1,993,945.00 since these payouts were begun in 1990 and 1987, respectively.
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MEMBERSHIP |
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CCSD |
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES |
1082 |
CCSD |
PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES |
233 |
CCASAPE |
MEMBERS |
1291 |
CCASAPE |
AFFILIATES (RETIREES) |
271 |
