Education Partnership Chariho Contract Evaluation

WORKING DRAFT

Chariho Teachers Contract   09/01/2002 - 08/30/2006 

Financial Profile

Prepared By:The Education Partnership June 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. INTRODUCTION
1
A. Work Group
B. Contract Effective Date
C. Union Bargaining Unit
D. # Employees Covered by Contract
E. Total Contract Costs
II. SALARY REVIEW
2
A. Contract Base Salary History
B. Current Contract Salary Calculation Technique
C. Experience (STEP) Salary Raises and Costs
D. Educational Adjustments and Costs
E. 2005/2006 Teacher Experience and Educational Profile
F. Other Teacher Salary Adjustments
G. 2005/2006 Salary Summary
III. MEDICAL BENEFITS
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A. 2005/2006 Medical Rates
B. Medical Premium History
C. District Cost Contributions
D. Cost Structure Profile of 2005/2006 Medical Benefit Plans
E. Insurance Premium Buyback Program
F. Medical Cost Sharing Profile
IV. DENTAL BENEFITS
15
A. Current Cost Structure
B. Cost Structure Profile of 2005/2006 Dental Plans
C. Insurance Buyback Program
D. Dental Cost Sharing Profile
E. Dental Plan Cost History
V. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
17
A. Cost Structure
B. Retirement Incentive Programs
C. State Retirement Plan Features
VI. OTHER BENEFITS WITH COST CONSIDERATIONS
20
A. Life Insurance
B. Sick Leave / Personal Days
C. Workers Compensation
D. Sabbatical Leave
E. Mentor Program
F. In-Service Facilitator Program
G. Mileage Reimbursement
H. Summary of Benefit Costs
VII. REQUIRED WORK TIME
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A. Maximum Number of Work Days per Year
B. Typical Work Day / Week (Hours)
C. Sick Leave / Personal Days
D. Number of Work Hours per Year
E. Compensation per Work Hour
VIII. FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES……………………            23

 

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Work Group - All certified teaching personal except per-diem teachers.
B. Contract Effective Date
- September 1, 2002 thru August 31, 2006
C. Union Bargaining Unit
- National Education Association (NEA) of Chariho
D. # Employees Covered by Contract
- 352 Full-time Equivalent Employees
E. Total Contract Costs
- Total 2005/2006 cost of all salaries and benefits covered by this contract approximately $29,000,000
- The cost of this contract represents 63% of the total regional school costs ($46,381,400)
II. SALARY REVIEW
A. Contract Base Salary History
Contract Year STEP STEP 11 Teachers Annual Inflation Rate
1 thru 10 Teachers
96/97 0% 2.9% 2.2%
97/98 0% 3.4% 1.6%
98/99 0% 3.3% 2.3%
99/00 2.85% 3.1% 3.4%
00/01 2.85% 3.4% 2.7%
01/02 2.85% 3.2% 1.8%
02/03 6.95% 4.0% 2.2%
03/04 6.12% 3.4% 2.7%
04/05 9.80% 2.6% 3.6%
9 yr Totals 35.63% 33.4% 25.3%
   
05/06 7.14% 4.6% NA
* Represents average Rate % for all STEPS 1 thru 10.
The salary increases during the current contract year (2005-2006) reflects the intent to have all Chariho steps at the state-wide averages for the 2005/2006 school year.
B. Current Contract Salary Calculation Technique
- The salary level for each STEP (1 thru 11) will be calculation each year on the first Monday in October.
- STEPS 1 thru 11 will represent the statewide mean for all Rhode Island Teacher contracts settled as of October 1st.
Chariho 2005/2006 Teacher Salary Scale
Educational Classes
STEP Experience State Certificate BA + 15 * BA + 30* BA + 36 Masters Masters CAGS
+ 30 2 Masters
1 Starting 34,904 35,468 36,311 37,010 38,083 39,144
2 1 Yr. Experience 37,326 37,890 38,733 39,432 40,505 41,566
3 2 Yr. Experience 39,696 40,260 41,103 41,802 42,875 43,936
4 3 Yr. Experience 42,395 42,959 43,802 44,501 45,574 46,635
5 4 Yr. Experience 45,170 45,734 46,577 47,276 48,349 49,410
6 5 Yr. Experience 47,924 48,488 49,331 50,030 51,103 52,164
7 6 Yr. Experience 50,640 51,204 52,047 52,746 53,819 54,880
8 7 Yr. Experience 53,572 54,136 54,979 55,678 56,751 57,812
9 8 Yr. Experience 56,800 57,364 58,207 58,906 59,979 61,040
10 9 Yr. Experience 62,840 63,404 64,247 64,946 66,019 67,080
11 10 Yr. Experience 63,520 64,084 64,927 65,626 66,699 67,760
* Only Teachers hired before 07/01/1988 are eligible for these education adjustments.
C. Experience (STEP) Salary Raises and Costs
In addition to the contract raises outlined in Section IIA, teachers who have less than 10 years of teaching experience also receive additional salary increases each year until they reach 10 years of experience.  These additional (STEP) raises average $4,040 (10.7%) per year for the 10 years of STEP (experience) adjustments.
Example of Contract and STEP Raises for State Certified Teacher Starting in 1995:
School Year Years of Base $ %
Experience Salary Increase Increase
95/96 Starting Salary $23,113 - -
96/97 1 $24,654 $1,541 6.7%
97/98 2 $26,379 $1,725 7.0%
98/99 3 $28,693 $2,314 8.8%
99/00 4 $31,940 $3,247 11.3%
00/01 5 $35,262 $3,322 10.4%
01/02 6 $38,851 $3,589 10.2%
02/03 7 $43,432 $4,581 11.8%
03/04 8 $48,662 $5,230 12.0%
04/05 9 $58,956 $10,294 21.2%
05/06 10 $63,520 $4,564 7.7%
Total Increase $40,407 174.8%
l If a teacher started in 1995 with state certification (BA Degree), but no experience, that teacher would earn $63,520 this year, an increase of over $40,407 or 175%
l Any teacher with less than 10 years of experience has and/or will receive a raise of between 6.7% and 21.2% per year until they have completed 10 years of service.
l All teachers who have completed 10 years of experience make a minimum of $63,520 in the current school year.
l The Chariho school system has 164 teachers (47% of total teaching staff) with less than 10 years of experience and who are receiving annual raises of between 6.7% and 21.2%.
Example of 10 Years of Contract Raises for a Teacher with at least
10 Years of Experience (STEP 11) and State Certification (BA Degree):
School Year Years of Base $ %
Experience Salary Increase Increase
95/96 More than 10 Years $45,503 - -
96/97 $46,823 $1,320 2.9%
97/98 $48,423 $1,600 3.4%
98/99 $50,000 $1,577 3.3%
99/00 $51,565 $1,565 3.1%
00/01 $53,305 $1,740 3.4%
01/02 $55,035 $1,730 3.2%
02/03 $57,236 $2,201 4.0%
03/04 $59,208 $1,972 3.4%
04/05 $60,722 $1,514 2.6%
05/06 $63,520 $2,798 4.6%
Total Increase $18,017 39.6%
l All teachers who have completed 10 years of experience have received annual raises of at least 2.6% to 4.6% per year during the past 10 years.
l Any teacher who completed 10 years of experience before the 1995/1996 school year had raises of at least 39.6% over the past 10 years.
l The Chariho school system has 188 teachers (53% of total teaching staff) with more than 10 years of experience in 2005/2006.
D. Educational Adjustments and Costs
In addition to the base contract salary increases and experience STEP increases, teachers can receive additional salary increases for advanced educational credits.
Additional Salary Adjustments for Advanced Education
(All STEPS 1 thru 11 Receive the Same $ Adjustment)
BA+15 * BA+30 * BA+36 Masters CAGS or
+ Masters    +30   2 Masters
2005/2006 Rates $564 $1,407 $2,106 $3,179 $4,240
Only Teachers hired before 07/01/1988 are eligible for these education adjustments.
Current Salary Increases for Educational Credits
BA+36 or Masters Masters+30 CAGS or 2 Masters
Salary Level $ % Raise $ % Raise $ % Raise
STEP 1 $2,106 6.0% $3,179 9.1% $4,240 12.1%
STEP 11 $2,106 3.3% $3,179 5.0% $4,240 6.7%
l Any teacher who qualifies for an educational credit increase will receive a minimum of $2,106 or 3.3% salary increase with a maximum of $4,240 or 12.1% increase for a Certification of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS).
l There are 333 (95% of total teachers) that are still eligible to earn additional educational salary increases.  19 Teachers currently receive the top educational adjustment of $4,240 for achieving their CAGS or obtaining 2 Masters.
2005/2006 Teacher Educational Profile
Education Number of Additional Total Cost
Level Teachers Salary
BA+15 3 $564 $1,692
BA+30 1 $1,407 $1,407
BA+36 or Masters 194 $2,106 $408,564
Masters +30 30 $3,179 $95,370
GAGS or 2 Masters 19 $4,240 $80,560
247 $587,593
l The total additional cost for educational salary adjustments is $587,593.
l In 2005/2006, 247 teachers (70% of all teachers) received some level of additional educational salary pay.
l A teacher starting in 1995 with no teaching experience and with state certification (BA Degree) at $23,113 could earn at least $67,760 after 10 years of experience and a CAGS.  This represents an increase of $44,647 or 193% over the 10 year period.
l 243 teachers (69% of all teachers) have a BA + 36 credits or their Masters or higher educational credits.
E. 2005/2006 Teacher Experience and Educational Profile
STEP Experience State Certificate BA+15 * BA+30* BA+36 or Masters Masters CAGS or Total
+ 30 2 Masters
1 Starting 4 - - 1 - 1 6
2 1 Year 8 - - 2 - - 10
3 2 Years 8 - - 10 - - 18
4 3 Years 9 - - 7 - - 16
5 4 Years 3 - - 3 - - 6
6 5 Years 10 - - 12 5 2 29
7 6 Years 8 - - 9 1 1 19
8 7 Years 14 - - 11 1 - 26
9 8 Years 7 - - 11 1 3 22
10 9 Years 1 - - 10 - 1 12
11 10 Years 33 3 1 118 22 11 188
Total 105 3 1 194 30 19 352
* Only Teachers hired before 07/01/1988 are eligible for these education adjustments.
F. Other Teacher Salary Adjustments
In addition to base contract salary increases, experience STEP increases, and advanced education increases, teachers can receive additional salary adjustments and/or stipends.
1. Additional Salary Adjustments for Longevity
Years Years Years Years
11-14 15-19 20-24 25 or more
2005/2006 $700 $800 $900 $1,000
Rates
l 153 Teachers Receive Longevity Adjustments
2005/2006 Total Cost $128,300
2. Additional Leadership Stipends
l Deans          $6,000
l Department Chairperson       10% of Salary
l Curriculum Coordinators       5% of Salary
l House Leaders       5% of Salary
l 22 Teachers Receive between $2,500 and $7,109 each
2005/2006 Total Cost: $116,577
3. In-Service Facilitator Program
Teachers may elect to participate in developing part of the in-service training program.
l Rate $5,700 per Participant
Projected 2005/2006 - 16 Teachers Received a Total of: $91,200
4. Mentor Stipends
Mentors will be provided to teachers new to the Chariho School District.
l Rate is $900 per Participant per Year.
2005/2006 - 15 Teachers Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $11,350
5. Extra-Curricular Activity Stipends
Paid for hours worked by teachers on extra-curricular student activities (i.e., yearbook, band, student council, clubs, etc.)
2005/2006 - 28 Teachers Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $36,320
6. Instructional Duty Stipends
Paid for hours worked by teachers on extended instructional programs.
(Extended School Day, Detention, Computer Lab, Audio Visual, etc.)
l Hours are paid at $24 rate
2005/2006 - 16 Teachers Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $49,012
7. Athletic Stipends
2005/2006 - 21 Teachers Who also Have Coaching
Responsibilities Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $57,810
8. Extra Class Teacher Loads
Paid to Teachers that are required to teach extra class periods.
l Elementary School Rate - $10 per student per day.
l High School and Middle School Rate - $2 per student per day.
2005/2006 - 4 Teachers Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $43,839
9. Extra Work Day Pay
Primarily paid to Guidance Counselors for extra work days beyond the normal school year.
l Rate is a Teacher's per diem rate based on their current salary.
2005/2006 - 10 Teachers Received Stipends.  Total Cost: $33,646
G. 2005/2006 Salary Summary
Cost of Base Salaries for Current Experience Levels $19,887,600
Cost of Additional Education Credits $587,600
Cost of Other Teacher Salary Adjustments $568,100
$21,043,300
Average Teachers Earnings $59,800
2005/2006 Compensation Profile
Teachers % of
Salary Level # Teachers Total Staff
Over $80,000 5 19%
$75,000-$80,000 8 31%
$70,000-$75,000 41 158%
$65,000-$70,000 114 438%
$60,000-$65,000 45 173%
$55,000-$60,000 30 115%
$50,000-$55,000 43 165%
$45,000-$50,000 16 62%
$40,000-$45,000 26 100%
Under $40,000 24 92%
352 1354%
III. MEDICAL BENEFITS
A. 2005/2006 Medical Rates
Blue Cross Blue Cross
Classic Blue Healthmate
Individual $5,008 $4,755
Family $12,534 $11,901
B. Medical Premium History
FAMILY PLAN
Year Classic Blue $ % Health-mate $ %
Change Change Change Change
01/02 $7,843 - - $7,447 - -
02/03 $8,628 $785 10% $8,192 $745 10%
03/04 $10,267 $1,639 19% $9,748 $1,556 19%
04/'05 $11,499 $1,232 12% $10,918 $1,170 12%
05/06 $12,534 $1,035 9% $11,901 $983 9%
06/07 $13,787 $1,253 10% $13,091 $1,190 10%
             
  5 Yr Chg $5,944 76% 5 Yr Chg $5,644 76%
   01-06  01-06
           
Avg Chg 12.0% Avg Chg 12.0%
Per Yr Per Yr
C. District Cost Contributions
l For Teachers Hired Prior to 7/1/1996 the District pays 100% of Healthmate Plan Costs.
l For Teachers Hired After 7/1/1996 the District pays 80% of the cost of Healthmate Plans plus and additional dollar level contribution.
Family Individual
Year District 80% $ Add-On Total Contributions District 80% $ Add-On Total Contributions
02/03 $6,554 $400 $6,954 $2,618 $260 $2,878
03/04 $7,798 $440 $8,238 $3,116 $220 $3,336
04/'05 $8,734 $480 $9,214 $3,490 $240 $3,730
05/06 $9,521 $520 $10,041 $3,804 $260 $4,064
l District contributes approximately 85% of Healthmate Plan Costs for each teacher and 80% of Classic Blue Plan costs for Teachers hired after 7/1/1996.
D. Cost Structure Profile of 2005/2006 Medical Benefit Plans
Teachers Hired Before 7/1/1996
# $
Participants      Cost    
a. Healthmate (Individual) 19 $90,345
Healthmate (Family) 111 $1,321,011
b. Classic Blue (Individual) 3 $15,024
Classic Blue (Family) 11 $137,874
Teacher Cost Sharing - ($7,720)
c. Insurance Buyback Program 16 $95,200
160 $1,651,734
Teachers Hired After 7/1/1996
# $
Participants      Cost    
a. Healthmate (Individual) 42 $199,710
Healthmate (Family) 97 $1,154,397
Teacher Cost Sharing - ($209,460)
b. Classic Blue (Individual) 1 $5,008
Classic Blue (Family) 4 $50,136
Teacher Cost Sharing - ($13,813)
c. Insurance Buyback Program 51 $242,778
195 $1,428,756
Total Cost All Teachers 355 $3,080,490
   
E. Insurance Premium Buyback Program
l Teachers Hired Before 7/1/1996
50% of Healthmate Family Rate $5,950
Total # 2005/2005 Participants 16
2005/2006 Total Cost: $95,200
l Teachers Hired After 7/1/1996
50% of District's 80% of Healthmate
Family Plan Rebate Rate $4,760
Total # 2005/2005 Participants 51
2005/2006 Total Cost: $242,760
l Participants with a second family member as a school employee
# of Participants - 7
Cost of family member buybacks - $37,213
F. Medical Cost Sharing Profile
Teachers Hired Teachers Hired
Before 7/1/1996   After 7/1/1996      Total   
# Teachers 160 195 355
Total Cost of Medical Benefits $1,659,454 $1,652,029 $3,311,483
Teacher Cost Sharing $ $7,720 $223,273 $230,993
Teacher Cost Sharing % 0.50% 13.50% 6.98%
IV. DENTAL BENEFITS
A. Current Cost Structure
l 2006-2006 cost per plan: Individual Plan $353
Family Plan $1,118
l For teachers hired before 7/1/1996 the District pays 100% of plan costs.
l For teachers hired after 7/1/1996 the District pays 80% of the cost of each plan plus an additional dollar level contribution.
Family Individual
District Cost 2005/2006 80% $ Add-On Total 80% $ Add-On Total
$894 $54 $948 $282 $20 $302
District contribution approximately 85% of the cost of the Dental Plans.
B. Cost Structure Profile of 2005/2006 Dental Plans
l Active Teachers Hired Before 7/1/1996
# $
Participants      Cost    
a. Family Plans 131 $146,495
b. Individual Plans 18 $6,347
c. Insurance Buyback Program 11 $6,151
Sub-Total 160 $158,993
 
l Active Teachers After 7/1/1996
# $
Participants      Cost    
a. Family Plans 107 $119,626
b. Individual Plans 47 $16,590
c. Insurance Buyback Program 41 $18,340
Teacher Cost Sharing - ($27,243)
Sub-Total 195 $127,313
 
Total Dental Plan Costs  355 $286,306
 
C. Insurance Buyback Program
l Rebate for teachers hired before 7/1/1996 is 50% of Plan Costs.
Rebate Rate $559
l Rebate for teachers hired after 7/1/1996 is 50% of District 80% cost of plan.
Rebate Rate $447
l Total # of 2005/2006 Participants 52
Total cost of 2005/2006 Program: $24,490
l Number of participants with a second family member as a second employee. 6
l Cost of family member buybacks $2,956
D. Dental Cost Sharing Profile
Teachers Hired Teachers Hired
Before 7/1/1996   After 7/1/1996      Total   
# Teachers 160 195 355
Total Cost of Dental Benefits $158,993 $154,556 $313,549
Teacher Cost Sharing $ - $27,243 $27,243
Teacher Cost Sharing % 0.00% 17.60% 8.70%
E. Dental Plan Cost History
Year Family Rates % Increase
01/02 $956 -
02/03 $975 2%
03/04 $1,024 5%
04/'05 $1,065 4%
05/06 $1,118 5%
Projected     06/07 $1,176 5%
V. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
A. Cost Structure
l Teachers pay 9.5% of their salary into the state retirement fund.  Their contribution has not changed for at least 10 years.
l Teachers participate in Social Security Program.
2005/2006 Total Cost: $1,302,016
l School District pension contributions to state retirement fund.
2005/2006 Rate - 9.72% of individual salary
2005/2006 Costs: $1,933,155
(Note:  The State Pension Board has advised the District that the 2006/2007 contribution rate will be 11.62%.  This would represent a 19% increase in costs.)
l State 5 Year Assessment History
Total % Change
Year % Rate Cost
01/02 5.73% $885,966 -
02/03 6.93% $1,139,039 29%
03/04 7.99% $1,368,218 20%
04/05 8.72% $1,602,422 17%
05/06 9.72% $1,933,155 21%
Projected 06/07 11.62% $2,300,000 19%
Projected 5 Yr Increase $1,414,034 160%
Average Increase per Year $283,000 21.2%
B. Retirement Incentive Programs
1. Early Retirement Incentive Pay
(For those teachers who did not participate in the In-service Facilitator Plan.)
- Must have age and years of service total at least 75.
- Must have been at Chariho for at least 20 years of service.
- Must be able to retire under the State Retirement Plan.
- Payment Calculation:
70 Minus age at retirement X $350 = Incentive Pay
- Total # of 2005-2006 participants - 0
- Total 2005-2006 Costs - $0
2. Sick Day Sell Back
- Retiring Teachers can sell-back 1 day for every 3 days of unused accumulated sick days, using up to 75 accumulated sick days.
- After 75 days they can sell back 1 day for every 10 days of the rest of their accumulated unused sick days.
- Sell back rate is the teacher's per diem rate based on their current salary.  Average 05/06 per day rate $359.00.
Cost History
Year #    Retirees Sick Day Cost
02/03 19 $188,620
03/04 7 $71,965
04/'05 15 $186,157
05/06 10 $112,223
   
Average Teacher Payment $10,960
Average Cost Per Year: $140,000
3. Medical Benefits
l Retirees qualify for Medicare program at age 65
1.45% of Salary
2005/2006 Medicare Cost: $304,504
l Health Insurance Contribution
Teachers must retire within the first 3 years of their eligibility to collect retirement pay under the State Retirement System.
District will contribute per year until age 65
$2,000 towards Family Plan
$850 towards Individual Plan
Total Participants 2005/2006      54
Total Cost 2005/2006: $82,950
Total Cost History
02/03 $64,791
03/04 $61,900
04/05 $74,450
05/06 $82,950
4 Year Average Cost $71,000
C. State Retirement Plan Features
l For Teachers with 10 years R.I. service as of 7/21/2005
- Can retire at any age with 28 years of service or age 60 with 10 years of service.
- Retirement Pay
28 years of service - 60% of 3 highest years
Additional service years - 3% through 34 years, 2% per year there after
- Retirement Pay Cost of Living Adjustment (3% each year) starting in 3rd retirement year.
l New Teachers and Teachers with Less than 10 Years of R.I. Service as of 7/21/2005
- Minimum age of 59 with 29 years of retirement service credit.
- 53% of average salary of all years.
- Early Retirement is allowed at age 55 with 20 years of service, but with a benefit reduction of 34.9%.
- Retirement Pay Cost of Living Adjustment
Rate is the lesser of 3% or the Consumer Price Index for urban consumer states after the 3rd retirement year.
VI. OTHER BENEFITS WITH COST CONSIDERATIONS
A. Life Insurance
l District provides Life Insurance of $40,000
2005/2006 Total Cost: $40,840
B. Sick Leave / Personal Days
l 15 sick days per year, unlimited accumulation.
l 2 personal days per year, unused accumulated as sick days.
l Substitute Teacher Costs
02/03 $551,454
03/04 $594,276
04/'05 $504,003
05/06 $476,965
4 Year Average $531,675
C. Workers Compensation
l Individual premium is .0058 % of salary.
2005/2006 Total Cost: $79,551
D. Sabbatical Leave
2005/2006 - 2 Teachers took Sabbatical Leave.  Total Cost: $31,480
E. Mentor Program
2005/2006 - 15 Teachers Participated.  Total Cost: $11,350
F. In Service Facilitator Program
2005/2006 - 16 Teachers Participated.  Total Cost: $91,200
G. Mileage Reimbursement
2005/2006 Total Cost: $8,500
H. Summary of Benefit Costs
Benefits $ Benefits %
1. Medical Insurance $2,742,500 #DIV/0!
2. Dental Insurance $261,800 #DIV/0!
3. Pension Program
State Pension Contribution $1,933,200 #DIV/0!
Social Security $1,302,000 #DIV/0!
4. Insurance Buyback Programs $362,500 #DIV/0!
(Medical and Dental)
5. Sick Day / Personal Day $531,675 #DIV/0!
6. Medicare $304,500 #DIV/0!
7. Early Retirement Program $211,000 #DIV/0!
8. In Service Facilitator Program $91,200 #DIV/0!
9. Workers Compensation $79,600 #DIV/0!
10. Life Insurance $40,800 #DIV/0!
11. Sabbatical Leave $31,500 #DIV/0!
12. Mentor Program $11,400 #DIV/0!
13. Mileage $8,500 #DIV/0!
Total Benefits Cost $7,912,175 #DIV/0!
l Average benefit cost per Teacher - $22,475.
l Total cost per Teacher (salary and benefits) - $82,275
VII. REQUIRED WORK TIME
A. Maximum Number of Work Days Per Year
180 Teaching Days
4 Professional Development Days
1 Parent Conferences
0.5 Teacher Orientation
185.5 Total Contract Work Days
B. Typical Work Day/Week (Hours)
l Daily Work Hours 6 Hrs 20 minutes
Less: Lunch/Recess (45) minutes
Work Hours per Day 5 Hrs 35 minutes
Work Hours per Week 27 Hrs 30 minutes
Class Preparation Time per Week 3 Hours 25 minutes
Maximum Instruction Hours per Week 24 Hours 25 minutes
Both Elementary and High School teacher work hours are 6 hours and 20 minutes with a break for lunch
l Monthly Meetings
3 per Month Maximum
1 Hour Maximum Length
30 Hours Maximum per Year
l Extra Help Time (Middle and High School Teachers)
40 Minutes after Students Day
1 Day per Week
26 Hours Maximum Required per Year
C. Sick Leave / Personal Days
l 15 days per school year, unlimited accumulation of unused sick days
l 2 personal days per school year, any unused to accumulate as unused sick days.
D. Number of Work Hours Per Year
1,092 Regular hours (5 Hrs, 35 minutes X 185.5 work days, plus meetings, extra help time)
997 Required work hours per year (Regular Hrs less sick/personal days)
E. Compensation Per Work Hour
l Average Teacher Base Salaries $58,170
l Regular Work Hours per Year 1,092
l Average Salary per Regular Hour $53.27
l Average Benefit Costs (38.6%) $22.52
Average Total Compensation per Hour  $75.79
Chariho Teachers Contract
Financial Improvement Opportunities
1. Negotiate Contract Raises / Move From State Mean Calculation
l Each 1/4% Raise = $60,000 Cost Increase (4% Raise = $1,000,000 Cost Increase)
l Current practice lessens management control and does not consider total compensation package of Chariho or other districts
l Established Salary Structure for STEP and Educational Raises can increase cost over $500,000 each year.
2. Eliminate Participation in Social Security Program
l State Retirement Plans are Excellent
l Adds $1,300,000 in Cost
l Benefit not provided by most School Districts
l Research SS section 218(g) n 218(g)
3. Focus Efforts on Changing State Pension Plan
l Teachers contribution percentage has not changed for at least 10 years
l 2006/2007 cost will be over $2,000,000
l 20% annual cost growth ($400,000 - $500,000 annually)
l Plan is generous and not financially sound
l Inequitable cost sharing by School Districts
4. Medical Benefits
l Look to add Medical and Dental premium cost sharing for Teachers hired before 7/1/1996. 
10% cost sharing = $150,000 savings
l Reduce/Eliminate Insurance Buyback Program
2005/2006 Cost:   $362,000
l 12% Annual Cost Growth ($350,000 - $400,000 annually)
l Eliminate Classic coverage/research cost difference of Healthmate
5. Reduce Retirement Sick Day Sell Back Benefit
l 17 Sick Days and Personal Days per year is excessive and represents 9% of available work days
l Having unlimited accumulation of unused sick days is excessive
l Average cost per year:   $140,000
l Reduce payout rate for each sick day from Teacher's last year per diem rate of $359
6. Review In-Service Facilitator Program
l High rate of compensation ($5,700 per participant)
l Total 2005/2006 cost:    $91,200
l Becomes part of pension calculation
7. Reduce Class Size Overload Payments
l 2005/2006 cost:   $43,839
8 .    Reduce Longevity Adjustments
l 2005/2006 cost:  $128,300
These 8 financial improvement opportunities cover $5,000,000 in current contract costs.