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RTEA Contract Agreement March 22, 2011. Radnor Township School District. The RTSD Board of School Directors and the leadership of the Radnor Township Education Association have reached an agreement for a three-year contract. Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary.
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RTEA Contract Agreement March 22, 2011 Radnor Township School District
The RTSD Board of School Directors and the leadership of the Radnor Township Education Association have reached an agreement for a three-year contract. Collective Bargaining Agreement
RTEA members have agreed to a salary freeze • September 1, 2010-March 3, 2011 Year One - Salary
No step movement • Average pay increase after freeze: 1.57% • Top salary step remains at current level • Average lump-sum payment for top salary step: $749 Year One - Salary
RTEA members move to next step • Average pay increase: 3.26% • Top salary step remains at current level • Average lump-sum payment for highest step: $1,206 Year Two – Salary
RTEA members move to next step • Modest increase to top salary step • Average pay increase: 2.66% Year Three – Salary
Blue Cross Plan C1F101 • Fixed contribution • Sept. 1, 2010-March 3, 2011 • Percentage of salary contribution • Beginning March 4, 2011 • Contribution range: 0.75-1.5% Year One – Health Benefits Health care pool provided during plan transition
Plan changes from Blue Cross C1F101 to lower-premium plan Blue Cross C2F201 • Percentage of salary • Contribution range: 0.85-1.5% Year Two – Health Benefits Health care pool provided during plan transition
Employee contribution • Percentage of salary • Contribution range: 0.95-1.65% Year Three – Health Benefits Health care pool provided during plan transition
2010-2011: 191 days • 2011-2012: 190 days • 2012-2013: 191 days RTEA Work Year
Eligible RTEA members will receive a one-time retirement payment ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the number of retirees. • This retirement option, which is in effect for two years, will allow the district to plan for orderly transitions and reduce the district’s payroll obligation. Retirement Payment
Teachers will continue to be able to participate in a pooled tuition assistance benefit linked to the tuition rate for graduate courses at the Penn State Great Valley campus. • All courses and programs require pre‐approval by the superintendent to be reimbursed. Tuition Reimbursement
The RTEA and the board are committed to maintaining the highest quality of education in the district. In that spirit, the RTEA, the superintendent and the board will work together on a joint committee to discuss and collaborate on resolving issues that impact the future educational environment and learning in Radnor’s schools. Joint Committee