COVID 19 MOA
Dear Members,
Our team went into negotiations determined to bargain an agreement to which we would be able to look each one of you in the eyes and tell you that we fought for every reasonable protection as we return to school during the pandemic. We are pleased to tell you that we’ve reached that point. We don’t think it can be any clearer that this union not only made you safer but also made our students, staff members, and our community safer. While we fully realize this year is still going to be an enormous challenge with many new ways of working, our MOA will create a strong foundation from which to work. The MOA can be found here
https://561fbc4c-d0a3-413b-a388-efcc1edf26d6.filesusr.com/ugd/0d6c24_132e6acfb811485b9f9dd478307aaa5d.pdf
Note the MOA will be renegotiated in December.
Some of the items your union secured:
An extra 5 days of paid leave time (after the 10 days of FFCRA is used)
Unlimited comp time carry over from last year
Ability to use up to 5 days of comp time if you have COVID
Ability to use 2 days of comp time in lieu of sick without 2 days-notice for non COVID related illness
Ability to work outside of BPS if a 1-year leave of absence is granted
Adequate cleaning supplies
Masks provided on a daily basis
KN95 masks for you when masks are not mandatory for students
KN95 masks for high-risk employees
Plexiglass barriers
Ability to take temperatures of your students
Ability to request a change of supervisory duty for high-risk individuals
Virtual links for staff meetings and professional development
Elimination of evaluation criteria that would be difficult/impossible
Ability to use live video if schools are closed
Preference for the hiring of high-risk individuals for virtual positions
Training on virtual platforms and laws pertaining to virtual instruction
Student start date moved to August 24th
Please note that you will have the opportunity to vote on this MOA. We are hoping to do so electronically during the first week of school, but we must request special permission from the Public Employee Relations Commission in order to vote electronically. Per our bylaws, our Executive Board will make a recommendation for how you should vote next week.
When we fight, we win!
In solidarity,
Anthony Colucci, President
Vanessa Skipper, Vice President
Jonathan Hilliard, Second Vice President
Kyle Savage, Treasurer