Board approves teacher contracts, benefits for 2015-16

At its meeting last night the Governing Board approved teacher contracts and a benefits for the 2015-16 school year.

Teachers can access their contracts online through the employee contract page in iVisions.

Once you're in iVisions:

• Enter you network user name and password (the same user name and password you use to log into your computer or email account);
• Select "Employee Resources" located at the upper left hand of the screen;
• From the drop down menu select "Employee Contract" (click here to see screen shots of this process).

You can view your contract by selecting "view." You will need to accept or reject the terms of the contract, acknowledge the liquidated damages fee statement, select the method of pay (26, Equal Payments or Year-Round) and submit electronically. Even if you reject the terms of the contract you still must select the method of payment and acknowledge the liquidated damages fee statement. A copy of your contract will be available in iVisions for you to reference under "Employee resources" — "Profile" — "Documents."

The salary noted reflects your salary for the 2014-15 school year and includes the 2014-15 Governing Board pay increase as well as any awarded professional growth amount if you were eligible. Salaries for 2015-16 have not yet been determined. Human Resources will notify you of your adjusted salary should the Governing Board approve any salary increases for next year.

Deadlines for Submitting Contracts:

• Teachers — April 3
• Achievement Advisors — April 3
• Certified Non-Teacher (SELS, SLP and SLT) — April 3
• Psychologist— April 13

Benefits

In addition the Board approved next year’s benefits package. Although GESD’s insurance trust recommended an increase in employee rates by 8.7 percent, the District declined to do so, and instead will cover the cost. Covering the cost represents, on average, an increase of $581.22 in insurance benefits for GESD employees. The District was able to absorb this cost by managing claims more efficiently during the past year.

In addition to the increase in insurance, the District was also able to negotiate a more robust dental plan with Delta Dental. The plan now covers all costs for preventative dental care, even with premiere dentists.

For tips on how to slash your medical bills, please see the latest edition of the Benefits News.