Common use of SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. 26:1 The salaries of all full-time employees covered by this Agreement will be the salaries prescribed by Chapter 13, Title 14, Delaware Code, plus supplements as set forth in Appendices A, B, and C which are attached. The salaries of all part-time employees covered by this Agreement will be duly prorated as prescribed by law and in accordance with the provisions cited above. 26:2 The Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility salaries are set forth as Appendix D which is attached. 26:3 Employees may elect to have their paychecks deposited to their accounts by the District in any New Castle County bank which agrees to accept such deposits in accordance with procedures established by the District; this process, however, is subject to State approval. 26:4 The Board will make payroll checks available to employees; on the day designated by the State or within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt by the District, whichever is later. 26:4.1 An Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility position is an assignment that takes place beyond the normal in-school workday and is listed in Appendix D of this Agreement. 26:4.2 Credit on the Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility Schedule will be granted for prior experience in the specific category. 26:4.3 Payment for seasonal positions covered by the Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility Schedule will be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of the activity. 26:4.4 Payment for annual positions covered by the Extra Pay for: Extra Responsibility Schedule will be made in three installments - November, February, and June on the first payroll cycle of each month provided the payroll information is turned in on a timely basis. Employees receiving Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility may elect to receive payment by separate checks if such procedure is approved by the State Treasurer.

SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. 26:1 25:1 The salaries of all ofall full-time employees covered by this Agreement will be the salaries prescribed by Chapter 13, Title 14, Delaware Code, plus supplements as set forth in Appendices A, B, and C which are attached. The salaries of all ofall part-time employees covered by this Agreement will be duly prorated as prescribed by law and in accordance with the provisions cited above. 26:2 25:2 The Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility salaries are set forth as Appendix D which is attached. 26:3 25:3 Employees may elect to have their paychecks deposited to their accounts by the District in any New Castle County bank which agrees to accept such deposits in accordance with procedures established by the District; this process, however, is subject to State approval. 26:4 25:4 The Board will make payroll checks available to employees; on the day designated by the State or within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt by the District, whichever is lateremployees per state guidelines. 26:4.1 25:4.1 An Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility position is an assignment that takes place beyond the normal in-school workday and is listed in Appendix D of this ofthis Agreement. 26:4.2 . Credit on the Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility Schedule will be granted for prior experience in the specific category. 26:4.3 . Payment for seasonal positions covered by the Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility Schedule will be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of the activity. 26:4.4 . Payment for annual positions covered by the Extra Pay for: Extra Responsibility Schedule will be made in three installments - November, February, and June on the first payroll cycle of each month provided the payroll information is turned in on a timely basis. Employees receiving Extra Pay for Extra Responsibility may elect to receive payment by separate checks if such procedure is approved by the State Treasurer. Any coach who is responsible for two (2) teams that practice together (such as boys and girls basketball) but compete separately will receive 150% of his/her EPER amount for this responsibility. Coaches shall be required to attend a District training session annually before their season begins in order to review District policies and requirements for the coach's conduct; player safety; etc. 25:5 All State salary increases, including bonuses and cost-of-living supplements, will be passed on to all employees as prescribed by law. 25:6 Beginning September 1, 2008, full-time employees will be eligible to receive Blue Cross/Blue Shield/HMO or other qualified medical coverage provided by the State through participation in the State of Delaware Group Plan, up to the limits provided by the following schedule: Type of Coverage Employee only $ 57.48 Employee & Children $84.30 Employee & Spouse $ 88.14 Family $132.84 In the event that the total cost of coverage exceeds the amount provided to an employee through the State Plan and through the local supplement provided above, such employee will have the option of paying the difference, either by using the Fringe Benefit Stipend or by payroll deduction. In no case will the District's local contribution exceed the maximum limits stated above. 25:7 In addition to Blue Cross/Blue Shield/HMO, full-time employees will be provided with a Fringe Benefit Stipend. This stipend may be used to pay for employee participation in any of the following fringe benefit plans: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Blood Bank, Blue Cross/Blue Shield/HMO. In the event that the total cost of benefits selected by an employee exceeds the Fringe Benefit Stipend provided, the employee will pay the additional cost through payroll deduction. 25:7.1 Beginning September 1, 2007, in addition to Blue Cross/Blue Shield/HMO, full-time employees will be provided with a Fringe Benefit Stipend of up to $140 per month (annually $1,680). This stipend may be used to pay for employee participation in such fringe benefits as are available to the District in that fiscal year. The District will obtain bid proposals relating to fringe benefit coverages. The Association will have meaningful input into the bid process. The District will keep the Association informed as to the results of such proposals. In no case, however, will the District's local contribution exceed the maximum limits stated above. 25:7.2 Employees who work half-time (1/2) or more, but less than full-time, based on the normal work week for this bargaining unit, will receive one-half (1/2) of the Fringe Benefits set forth in 26:7, 26:8, 26:8.1. 25:8 25:9 Employees will receive a $500 longevity increment beginning the 26th year ofcredited experience. Effective September 1, 2003, employees will receive a $250 longevity increment beginning the 21' year ofcredited experience. Employees will receive an additional $500 longevity increment beginning in the 26th year ofcredited experience. Such longevity increment will become a permanent part ofthe employee's salary and be paid each year thereafter. A payment of$1,000 shall be made to an employee who gives written notification ofhis/her retirement for the following school year ifthe notification is received by the Human Resources Administrator on or before March 1. The payment will be made in the employee's final paycheck.