Compensation, Benefits, and Certification after EHB 2242 August 2017

Salary and Benefits 2017-18 SAM/Base continues COLA Increased by 2.3% Plus, 3% bargained locally TRI continues as is for this year No changes to insurance plans Funding did increase

Salary and Class Size in 2018-19 K-3 classes funded at 17:1 ratio w/accountability State base now negotiated locally Bargaining for salary is capped at 3% Professional Learning Day is added (one each year for 3 years) Master/Doctorate stipends are no longer funded and must be negotiated locally.  National Board stipends are still funded by the state. TRI begins to change to “Enrichment Contracts” Limits placed on levy dollars Enrichment is for work beyond 5.7 hours and 180 days. State begins to fund on a state average, plus regional factor (Everett is at 24%).

Example: 24% Regional Adjustment Everett Teachers and ESA’s Current Average Minimum Maximum 2016-17 Total (State & Local) 85,383 New Law - State Funding Only, Not including “Enrichment” 2018-19 70,014 2019-20 78,087 50,000 112,00 2018-19 through 2020-21 are adjusted regional factor of 24% and current forecast of inflation. Final numbers will vary slightly based on updated inflationary data.

2018-19 Summary Additional funding for specific student programs: Additional LAP funding is targeted to schools with over 50% free or reduced price lunch. The funding cap on special education enrollment is lifted from 12.7% to 13.5%. Funding for highly capable programs will increase from 2.314% to 5% of enrollment.  Districts practices for identifying the most highly capable students must prioritize low-income students. CTE and skills center class sizes are reduced and skill center MSOC increased. Transitional bilingual students in middle and high school will receive funding for additional hours of instruction per week.

Healthcare Benefit Changes This was a surprise.  The state increased current funding from the current $780 per month to $820 per month next year followed by $840 per month in the 2018-19 school year, which we will be equal to other state employees and legislators.  In 2020 (in theory) we will go into one state healthcare system or School Employees Benefit Board to administer all K-12 benefits.   This means we will no longer negotiate health plans with the district and instead one with the governor.

Certification Obtaining a professional certificate is now optional for teachers.   Teachers with residency certificates now have three certification options: 1.    *New*  Renew the residency certificate in five-year intervals by completing 100 clock hours or 10 quarter credits during the validity period of the certificate.  Teachers must have at least 1.5 years of experience over 2 years to access this option; OR 2.    Complete and pass ProTeach to earn a professional certificate.  There are still 150 clock hours available for the successful completion of ProTeach.  Teachers must have at least 1.5 years of experience over two years to access this option; OR 3.    Complete and pass National Board Certification to earn a professional certificate.  The base and challenging schools bonuses continue to be funded for NBCTs.  Teachers must have at least 3 years of experience to access this option. These changes do not impact Education Staff Associates or teachers holding a Golden or a Continuing certificate.

What’s Next? 1. 45th Senate Special Election Many implementation changes will be decided next legislative session and we must have a pro-education legislature to make favorable changes, especially 24% regional pay. Sign-up to doorbell 2. Supreme Court Decision They will determine if schools have been fully funded—we don’t think so. 3. Bargain like hell! Read flyers, complete surveys, go to your one-to-one interviews, know your building’s bargaining support team point person.