Meeting number 65 lasted more than 5-1/2 hours as representatives from the Neshaminy School Board and the NFT made progress on some unresolved contract language during last night's talks.
Three significant issues were addressed:
* Equal Voice language will be removed from the contract
* Requests for personal days will be made with 5 days notice, when possible
* The District's language on grade changes has been accepted
Language changes were agreed to as both sides acknowledged that teacher input is essential to the success of the school district.
Since both sides displayed a willingness to continue working towards a settlement, they agreed to meeting again next Thursday, January 24th at 6pm.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
New meeting scheduled
At the request of the Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation, William Gross, the negotiation teams from the Neshaminy School Board and the NFT will meet next Thursday, January 17th.
We will keep you informed of any developments.
We will keep you informed of any developments.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Impact of Board's offer on teacher compensation
So that our teachers and the Neshaminy community can understand the impact of the Board’s “Council Rock” offer, below is a link to a spreadsheet that provides information about teacher compensation if the Board’s offer is accepted.
The data contained in this sheet applies to the first year of the ratified contract only. The Board will release a spreadsheet for the subsequent years of the contract at a later date.
By offering both the financial terms and contract language of the Council Rock CBA, we are confident that our district can rise to the level of academic success achieved by our neighboring district.
We believe the generosity and fairness of our offer is something that the certified staff should eagerly accept, and we encourage union leaders to allow for an immediate direct vote of their membership.
Teacher Compensation Spreadsheet Under Board's Offer
The data contained in this sheet applies to the first year of the ratified contract only. The Board will release a spreadsheet for the subsequent years of the contract at a later date.
By offering both the financial terms and contract language of the Council Rock CBA, we are confident that our district can rise to the level of academic success achieved by our neighboring district.
We believe the generosity and fairness of our offer is something that the certified staff should eagerly accept, and we encourage union leaders to allow for an immediate direct vote of their membership.
Teacher Compensation Spreadsheet Under Board's Offer
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Board releases details of "Council Rock" offer to NFT
Below are the written proposals given by the Board to the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers (NFT). This offer is modeled after the Council Rock collective bargaining agreement.
The offer was given to union leaders on the evening of Tuesday, December 18th, 2012. As of this date, NFT negotiators have not accepted this offer, nor have they put it up for a vote before the certified staff.
PDF of Board's Final Proposal to NFT Dated 12-18-12 (D714666)
Corrections to Board Final Offer (D716999)
The offer was given to union leaders on the evening of Tuesday, December 18th, 2012. As of this date, NFT negotiators have not accepted this offer, nor have they put it up for a vote before the certified staff.
PDF of Board's Final Proposal to NFT Dated 12-18-12 (D714666)
Corrections to Board Final Offer (D716999)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
NFT to vote on Board's final offer
Last night the Board and NFT spoke for more than six (6) hours, mostly in face-to-face talks. This was perhaps the most productive negotiation session ever.
As discussions concluded, there were about a half dozen issues that the two sides remained apart on, including equal say and past practice. Towards the end of the meeting the Board confirmed its final offer, which is modeled after the Council Rock CBA.
As a part of this offer, fulltime teachers at the lower end of the salary matrix (Bachelors plus 12 credits) will receive no less than a $6,121 (14.38%) increase over the next year, while most max level teachers will see an $8,402 (8.76%) boost in their base pay.
Some teachers in the middle of the salary matrix will earn a significantly higher pay hike. There are more than 75 teachers who will receive an increase greater than $20,000.
The average increase for all teachers for the next 12 months will be 17.81%.
Under the current Neshaminy CBA, the maximum base salary is $95,923. Upon ratification of the “Council Rock” proposal, the new maximum base salary will jump to $104,325, and it will increase to $107,469 by the end of the 3-year contract.
Before departing last night, state mediator William Gross informed the Board that the NFT would bring the final offer before the rank and file teachers for a vote.
If the offer is approved by NFT membership, the Board will release the details of its proposal to the public for review and comment. The Board will then vote on the proposal at a public meeting.
If the offer is not approved by NFT membership, the Board will withdraw the “Council Rock” proposal.
Board President Ritchie Webb said, “The fate of these negotiations now rests solely with the NFT. The decision to end this impasse is in their hands. The Board has given the teachers a fair and generous contract proposal, and it all comes down to how union leaders present the offer to the rank and file.”
No further talks between the two sides are scheduled at this point.
As discussions concluded, there were about a half dozen issues that the two sides remained apart on, including equal say and past practice. Towards the end of the meeting the Board confirmed its final offer, which is modeled after the Council Rock CBA.
As a part of this offer, fulltime teachers at the lower end of the salary matrix (Bachelors plus 12 credits) will receive no less than a $6,121 (14.38%) increase over the next year, while most max level teachers will see an $8,402 (8.76%) boost in their base pay.
Some teachers in the middle of the salary matrix will earn a significantly higher pay hike. There are more than 75 teachers who will receive an increase greater than $20,000.
The average increase for all teachers for the next 12 months will be 17.81%.
Under the current Neshaminy CBA, the maximum base salary is $95,923. Upon ratification of the “Council Rock” proposal, the new maximum base salary will jump to $104,325, and it will increase to $107,469 by the end of the 3-year contract.
Before departing last night, state mediator William Gross informed the Board that the NFT would bring the final offer before the rank and file teachers for a vote.
If the offer is approved by NFT membership, the Board will release the details of its proposal to the public for review and comment. The Board will then vote on the proposal at a public meeting.
If the offer is not approved by NFT membership, the Board will withdraw the “Council Rock” proposal.
Board President Ritchie Webb said, “The fate of these negotiations now rests solely with the NFT. The decision to end this impasse is in their hands. The Board has given the teachers a fair and generous contract proposal, and it all comes down to how union leaders present the offer to the rank and file.”
No further talks between the two sides are scheduled at this point.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Board Reviews NFT's Proposal Issues
Neshaminy Contract Negotiations Update
December 12, 2012
Tonight, for the 63rd time, the Board met with the NFT.
We discussed and reviewed the current 69 NFT issues in their most current revised format given to the Board at 10 pm last night (Tuesday) via email from the NFT President.
The parties met face-to-face for 1 hour, 10 minutes. Unfortunately Mr Gross, the Director of The Bureau of Mediation, was not in attendance and requested via phone that the parties reconvene next Tuesday, December 18th, when he will be in attendance for the 64th session.
December 12, 2012
Tonight, for the 63rd time, the Board met with the NFT.
We discussed and reviewed the current 69 NFT issues in their most current revised format given to the Board at 10 pm last night (Tuesday) via email from the NFT President.
The parties met face-to-face for 1 hour, 10 minutes. Unfortunately Mr Gross, the Director of The Bureau of Mediation, was not in attendance and requested via phone that the parties reconvene next Tuesday, December 18th, when he will be in attendance for the 64th session.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Board addresses NFT issues including equal say, past practice
Tonight the board and the NFT met across the table for approximately an hour. The discussion centered around 69 open items, with equal say and past practice being among those items that the NFT presented to the board on November 26,2012. The board provided a detailed written response to all 69 items.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2012.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2012.
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