Common use of ILLNESS AND DISABILITY Clause in Contracts

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 per month effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 per month - family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 552.47 per month effective September 1, 2019 2017 through June 30, 20202018; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18September 20, 2021 2016 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January September 1, 20222017, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 528.74 per month - – single $1,273.00 1,105.75 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 1,442.01 per month - – family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January July 1, 2023 and January 2017, July 1, 2024 2018 and July 1, 2019 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January July 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.751,442.01/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Plan A – For Employees Needing Health Insurance Health – Choices II $300/$600 Saver RX Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RXABC1 H.S.A effective January 1, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance 2014 Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Preventive Care Rider Plan B – For Employees Not Needing Health Insurance Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 495.66 per month effective September 1, 2019 2013 through June 30, 20202014; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January September 1, 2022, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 474.38 per month – 2 person single $1,660.12 948.75 per month - – employee and spouse $1293.75 per month – family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. If the HSA insurance plan is chosen, the deductible will be funded monthly into an approved HSA bank account. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January July 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-twelve month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). Plan 1.) The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.751293.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums/costs premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 per month effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 per month - family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Prescription Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance $10 Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 150080/80/80:1300) Negotiated Life $50,00040,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 per month effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; such in the amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months availableChoices II Single Subscriber rate. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, at no cost to the spouse, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired.. The employer shall reimburse prescription drug copays for generic drugs in excess of $5 up to $10 and name brand drugs in excess of $10 up to $20 upon submission of a pharmacy printout on a quarterly basis. The minimum information required is the name of the insured person, RX number, name of pharmacy, date, and amount. The employer shall reimburse the cost of office visit copays in excess of $5 up to $10 upon submission of a receipt from the doctor’s office on a quarterly basis. No requests for reimbursement for prescription or office visit copays will be paid if not submitted according to the following schedule: January to March receipts submitted by April 15th April to June receipts submitted by July 15th July to September receipts submitted by October 15th October to December receipts submitted by January 15th A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the The Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs premiums for all persons who complete their contractual obligation to assure insurance coverage for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees full twelve month period commencing September 1 and ending August 31 even though the teacher may not to exceed be returning the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 per month - family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasurynext school year. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified aboveamount of subsidy, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. 1. Teachers employed 1/2 time or more but less than full time may choose from the following: 1. a. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. b. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). II.) The Board’s pro-rata share shall be equal to no less than the percentage equivalent of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage)single subscriber rate. The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. 2. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost Teachers employed less than 1/2 time shall qualify for a pro- rata share (based on time employed) of current health insurance. The balance of the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to premium shall be deducted from their coverage categorypaycheck.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 per month effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 per month - family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. Employees will pay, via payroll deduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with XVA 2 Rider Saver RX, 20/25/50 RX Prescription Office Visit Or $20 Deductible $100/$200 ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance Effective January 1, 2013 Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 1500) Negotiated Life $50,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 458.33 per month effective September 1, 2019 2012 through June 30, 20202013; such amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year1, 2013, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months available. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January September 1, 20222012, the Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees not to exceed the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 458.33 per month – 2 person single $1,660.12 916.67 per month - – employee and spouse $1250.00 per month – family The parties understand and agree that & employee with one dependent And further, the above monthly dollar Board’s contribution towards medical benefit costs shall not exceed 10/12ths of the following annual amounts will be adjusted on January between September 1, 2023 2012 and January June 30, 2013: $5500 single; $11,000 two person; $15,000 family, for all persons who complete their contractual obligation to assure insurance coverage for the full period commencing September 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 31 even though the Michigan Department of teacher may not be returning the Treasurynext school year. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. AdditionallyPayroll deductions reflecting the above monthly limitations on Board contributions shall begin with the first payroll in September 2012 and continue, until the parties agree that final payroll in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developedJune 2013. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified above, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreementJuly 1, 2013, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-twelve month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 via payroll deduction plandeduction, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. Teachers employed less than full time may choose from the following: 1. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). Plan 1.) The Board’s share shall be equal to the percentage of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.751250/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage). The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. SECTION 5.2 - COMPENSATION (TUITION AND LONGEVITY) A. The Board shall pay the teacher's contribution to the retirement system as prescribed by state law. Employees This does not include a teacher’s voluntary MIP contribution. B. The Board shall pay 1/2 of tuition costs for college credit courses taken by teachers. Such classes shall be graduate level courses from an accredited institution. A maximum of 15 credit hours per contract year will pay, via payroll deductionbe reimbursed. If the college or university bills by term, the difference between maximum allowable reimbursement would be $1500 per term for all subsequent contract years with a maximum of 2 (two) terms per contract year reimbursed. Central office will be notified upon enrollment in graduate level courses. This provision will be suspended during any school year in which the Board’s contribution per pupil Foundation Grant is less than the 2008-2009 Foundation Grant. C. Longevity shall be paid when the teacher reaches the following years of service and will be figured on the actual cost Schedule listed below: 15-19 3% ADDED TO YEAR 11 20-24 3% ADDED TO YEAR 19 25- 3.1% ADDED TO YEAR 24 Longevity shall be defined as years of credited service in public schools. Individuals granted other service credits by previous administrations will be addressed on an individual basis. The exact number of years will be determined by the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage categorylocal executive committee and administrators.

ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. A. Leave will be granted for illness, disability and injury. 1. All teachers are allowed twelve (12) sick days per year. Such leave will accumulate to one hundred eighty (180) days. 2. Sick leave is granted for personal illness. However, the teacher shall, on request of the Board of Education, furnish satisfactory proof in the form of a doctor's certificate covering the full period of the illness, when the teacher is informed prior to missing work or when notification of illness contact is being made. The teacher may use all or any portion of his/her leave to recover from his/her own illness or disability, which shall include, in part, all disabilities caused or contributed to by pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth and recovery. 3. Leave will be granted without loss of pay, as set forth in paragraph A1 for illness in the immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law or xxxxxx children. 4. The teacher may take up to a maximum of four (4) days per death in the immediate family. Three (3) of the four days will not be counted against sick days. Immediate family shall be defined as husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, children, step-children, grandchildren, father-in-law, mother- in-law, daughter-in-law, sonmother-in-law, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, xxxxxx children or dependents. The teacher may take a maximum of two (2) days per death for deaths outside of the immediate family, but which are significant to the teacher. 5. In case of sickness or injury compensated by Worker's Compensation, the pay will be the difference between the regular salary and Worker's Compensation paid. Nothing in this section would require the Board of Education to compensate the employee more than their contractual obligation for salary and benefits or prohibit them from recovering overpayment of said salary or benefits. 6. A teacher reporting for duty at the beginning of the work period, and forced to leave after 10:30 a.m. will be given credit for one-half day of work. If forced to leave after 2:00 p.m. will be given credit as being present the entire day. Conditions for these absences shall be of an emergency nature only, and shall be approved by the building principal. 7. The Board shall furnish each teacher with a written statement at the beginning of each school year setting forth the total sick leave credit. 8. All leave in Section 4.4 shall be deducted from accumulated sick leave except as noted in #4 above. B. Leaves shall also be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. SECTION 5.1 - INSURANCE PROTECTION Health – Choices II XVA 2 Rider $300/$600 Or Choices 500/1000 Both with Saver RX, 20/25/50 Office Visit Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A Or ABC Plan 1 H.S.A. with 20% Co-Insurance 5/$10 Prescription Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II: 66-2/3%, $5,000/Mo. Maximum, 90 Calendar Day Modified Fill, Pre-Existing Conditions Waiver, Maternity Benefits covered same as any illness Dental Delta Dental Plan E with A 007 Rider (80/80/80: 150080/80/80:1300) Negotiated Life $50,00040,000, AD&D Vision VSP-3 Plus Long Term Disability MESSA Plan II (Same as Plan A) Dental Delta Dental Auto+ with A 008 Rider (100: 90/90/90: $1,500) Negotiated Life $60,000 AD&D Vision VSP-3 The employer shall provide a cash option in lieu of health benefits equal to $582.10 per month effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; such in the amount to be increased July 1 of each contract year, by the change in consumer price index medical care component for the United States as determined by the department of labor for the most recent 12 months availableChoices II Single Subscriber rate. The cash amount may be applied to MESSA variable or fixed options or the member may enter into a salary reduction agreement and elect to apply the cash to an annuity. Said annuity to be selected by the Association member from the list in Section 1.6, Paragraph A. The employer shall formally adopt a qualified Section 125 plan document. All costs related to the implementation and administration of benefits shall be borne by the employer. In the event of an employee’s death, their spouse shall continue to have the Board’s designated share of their health insurance provided, at no cost to the spouse, for an additional 30 days after the previous month’s coverage has expired. A. Based on statutory changes to MCL 15.563 and Michigan Department of Treasury letter dated March 18, 2021 the following numbers shall be used to clarify the monthly amounts of Board payments of insurance premiums for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees illustrated in Section 5.1A of the Master Agreement. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the The Board shall make payment of insurance premiums/costs premiums for all persons who complete their contractual obligation to assure insurance coverage for the designated medical benefit plan for eligible employees full twelve month period commencing September 1 and ending August 31 even though the teacher may not to exceed be returning the following monthly amounts: $608.71 per month - single $1,273.00 per month – 2 person $1,660.12 per month - family The parties understand and agree that the above monthly dollar amounts will be adjusted on January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024 in accordance with Legislative CAPs set forth by the Michigan Department of the Treasurynext school year. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. Additionally, the parties agree that in the event that new MESSA products/plans or development of a consortium become available mid-contract, the Association shall have the right to make adjustments to their plan product choice. The parties further agree that they will review and give full consideration to the possibility of joining a consortium should one be developed. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the teachers shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instances where cost of coverage exceeds the amounts specified aboveamount of subsidy, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including applications, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above mentioned programs. Effective January 1 of each year of this agreement, the Board’s monthly contribution will be increased by the change in the medical care component of the United States consumer price index for the most recent twelve-month period for which data are available from the United States Department of Labor. Employees will pay, pursuant to an IRS section 125 payroll deduction plan, the difference between the Board’s contribution and the actual cost of the premiums for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage category. Employees electing ABC Plan 1 may make contributions to their HSA account via Section 125 plan payroll deductions. B. Part-time regular teachers. 1. Teachers employed 1/2 time or more but less than full time may choose from the following: 1. a. Plan B as outlined in Section 5.1 A. 2. b. Pro-rata share (based on employed time) of health insurance (Choices II or ABC Plan 1 options as described in Plan A above). II.) The Board’s pro-rata share shall be equal to no less than the percentage equivalent of employed time multiplied by the Board’s designated contribution for the coverage category. (Example: 60% of $1,549.75/month if employed 60% and elect family coverage)single subscriber rate. The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. 2. Employees Teachers employed less than 1/2 time shall qualify for a pro- rata share (based on time employed) of current health insurance. The balance of the premium shall be deducted from their paycheck. SECTION 5.2 - COMPENSATION (TUITION AND LONGEVITY) A. The Board shall pay the teacher's contribution to the retirement system as prescribed by state law. This does not include a teacher’s voluntary MIP contribution. B. The Board shall pay 1/2 of tuition costs for college credit courses taken by teachers. Such classes shall be graduate level courses from an accredited institution. A maximum of 12 credit hours per contract year will pay, via payroll deductionbe reimbursed. If the college or university bills by term, the difference between maximum allowable reimbursement would be $1200 per term with a maximum of 2 (two) terms per contract year reimbursed. Central office will be notified upon enrollment in graduate level courses. C. Longevity shall be paid when the Board’s contribution teacher reaches the following years of service and will be figured on the actual cost Schedule listed below: 15-19 3% ADDED TO YEAR 11 20-24 3% ADDED TO YEAR 19 25- 3.1% ADDED TO YEAR 24 Longevity shall be defined as years of credited service in public schools. Individuals granted other service credits by previous administrations will be addressed on an individual basis. The exact number of years will be determined by the premiums/costs for the medical benefit plan selected corresponding to their coverage categorylocal executive committee and administrators.