Presented by Mathew Hough Ansonia Federation President March 24, 2016

 This is the product of off the record discussions that do not constitute bargaining. In the event the Employer offers this proposal to the leadership of the Ansonia Federation of Teachers, it will bring a resolution to its members asking if they are willing to reopen the contract for the sole purpose of accepting this exact proposal. In the event either party rejects, no further reference to this document will be made in any subsequent negotiation or proceeding.

 4 year agreement starting July 1, 2016  1 st year replaces last year of current agreement  HDHP/HSA as only insurance option; Employee Contributions: 15%,15%,16%,18%.  Employer contributes 50%. $1500/$3000 deductible  Step movement for advanced to beginning of year, rather than mid-point  2% General Wage Increase for all steps in (as previously negotiated)  Full step movement and 2% increase for top step each subsequent year

PPO Cost share 20% Single Cost $2, Couple Cost $4, Family Cost $5, HSA Cost Share 17% Single Cost $1, $750 deductible Total $2, Couple Cost$3, $1500 deductible Total $4, Family Cost$3, $1500 deductible Total $5,413.92

HSA Only 15% Cost Share Single Cost $1, $750 Total $1, Couple Cost $2, $1500 Total $4, Family Cost $3, $1500 Total $4,953.46

PPO 20% to HSA 15% Single Cost Savings $ ($37.63 per pay) Couple Cost Savings $ ($82.75 per pay) Family Cost Savings$ ($ per pay) NET ANNUAL SAVINGS (assuming full deductible, not counting co-pays under old plan) Single Cost Savings $ Couple Cost Savings $ Family Cost Savings$

You will Save Too Single Cost Savings $ Couple Cost Savings $ Family Cost Savings$ And You have to do nothing different

SALARY SCHEDULE Step ,64647,81853,99361, ,97649,45755,93963, ,30551,09357,88364, ,77352,56159,34966, ,23954,02760,81467, ,86955,65662,44468, ,49657,28464,07470, ,12658,91765,70672, ,75560,54967,33874, ,24862,04468,83375, ,74163,53670,32577, ,54865,88672,22578, ,35368,23874,12380, ,53370,51476,49882, ,71272,78978,87084, ,28876,58782,89289, ,86480,38586,91393,435

Level 1 Step 1 Moving to Step 2 $665 Extra Level 3 Step 12 Moving to Step 13 $949 Extra Level 4 Step 16 Moving to Step 17 $2,121 Extra

 Personal Days – No reason needed if used midweek (Tues-Thurs) Have to specify Monday and Friday or to extend a vacation  Involuntary Transfer Language Clarified  $10,000 Total towards tuition reimbursement Application process TBD  SPED / Special Teacher Stipends Eliminated year  Step 1 eliminated ; New step “16.5” in

 B.Transfers, Vacancies, New Positions, Posting   l.Transfer shall be defined as a change in teaching assignment to a different grade and/or school in the case of elementary schools, or a change in department in the case of the high school.   2.The primary factor in deciding any questions related to transfers shall be in the best interest of the educational system.   3.When a reduction in the number of teachers in a school is necessary, qualified volunteers shall be transferred first.   4.In no case shall a teacher be transferred to a position outside his/her current range of certification.   5.When involuntary transfers are necessary, consideration shall include certification, experience, ability, qualifications, and all things being equal, such transfers shall be determined by length of service with teachers who hold the least seniority being involuntarily transferred first.   6.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Superintendent may involuntarily transfer a teacher if it is in the best interest of the Ansonia Public Schools. Any such decision shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration provisions of this Agreement. Transfers shall not be made in an arbitrary or capricious manner.   7.An involuntary transfer shall be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and, if the teacher so desires, an Ansonia Federation of Teachers Representative, the Superintendent or is/her designees, at which time the teacher shall be notified of the reason(s) for the transfer. If the Teacher believes that he/she has been aggrieved by the transfer, he/she may initiate a formal grievance at Level Three. Prior to any involuntary transfer taking place, the President of the Ansonia Federation of Teachers will be notified in writing of such transfer within the teaching unit.

District Wide Vote Most likely week of 4/11-4/15