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TALC Contract

TALC Contract - Frequently Asked Questions

Article 10.06 (Changes in Compensation)

1. Is there a change in compensation as a result of ratification and Board approval of the current TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement?

Yes, eligible employees will receive an increase in compensation effective July 1 of the current school year.

See More: TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations

2. What changes in compensation are available as part of the current TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement?

10.06 – Changes in Compensation: Changes in base salary will be at a fixed rate based upon a standard work year and work day for a full-time employee, i.e. 196 days, 7.6 hours per day, 1.0 FTE, unless otherwise stated. Changes will be applied in the following order:

  1. Retention Percentage Increase: Eligible classroom and non-classroom instructional employees who are employed by the District at the time of ratification and payment will receive a retention percentage salary increase effective July 1, 2024 and will be paid based on Years X as outlined below:
    Years (X) Percentage Increase
    0 1.0%
    1 to 4 4.25%
    5 to 9 4.50%
    10 to 14 4.75%
    15 to 19 5.0%
    20 or more 5.25%
  2. Special Instructional Staff: In order to address retention and recruitment concerns in positions requiring highly specialized knowledge and high-demand professional credentials. Special Instructional Staff who are employed by the District at the time of ratification and payment will receive an increase of 5.25 percent effective July 1, 2024. Special Instructional Staff includes Athletic Trainers, School Counselor, School Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), School Nurse (RN), School Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Professional, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
  3. Performance-Based Pay: In accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22, performance-based salary increases will be available to employees based on FY24 (2023-2024 school year) Final Performance Evaluation Rating and classification as “Eligible” or “Ineligible” for Career Ladder Movement. In accordance with Florida Statute, a greater amount will be provided to the employees in each classification with a Final Performance Evaluation rating of “Highly Effective.”
    1. FY25 Career Ladder Movement: All instructional staff who are employed at the time of ratification and payment are eligible for the FY24 Career Ladder Movement and will receive an increase in base salary of $1,000.00.
    2. FY25 Manager’s Rating: Instructional staff who are Annual Contract status and employed by the District at the time of ratification and payment will receive an increase in base salary of $300.00 if they received an FY24 Final Performance Evaluation Rating of “Highly Effective” and $225.00 if they received an FY24 Manager’s Rating of “Effective.” Instructional staff who are professional Services Contract status or Continuing Contract status and employed by the District at the time of ratification and payment will receive an increase in base salary of $225.00 if they received an FY24 Final Performance Evaluation Rating of “Highly Effective” or “Effective.” Instructional staff who did not receive an FY24 Final Performance Evaluation Rating or who received a rating of “Needs Improvement/Developing” or “Unsatisfactory” are not eligible for a performance-based increase.

See More: TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations

3. Was there any change to Instruction During Missed Planning with the current TALC Contract?

Instruction During Missed Planning procedures can be found in the current TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

See More: TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations

4. Who is eligible for the increases available with the current TALC Contract?

Instructional staff employed by the District on the date of ratification and payment are eligible for the salary increases included in the current TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

See More:  TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations

5. Are salary increases in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement retroactive?

The salary increases for the current year are retroactive to July 1 of the current school year. 

Article 10.05 (Compensation - Pay Delivery)

6. How do I see my salary prior to the salary increase of the current TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement?

Your salary prior to the increase of the current TALC Contract is listed on your paycheck stubs that can be accessed in PeopleSoft. The navigation path to access this information is: Employee Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > Employee Current Compensation. 

See More: PeopleSoft

Contact:  Payroll

7. What information is available on the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page?

The PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page contains: Contract Salary Data and Earnings, Creditable Years of Experience (Years X), District Years of Experience (Years D), Non-consecutive years of District Service (Years L), Salary Plan, Pay Group, Standard Hours, Supplement Earnings, and Projected Balance of Contract Amounts.

See More: PeopleSoft

Contact:  Payroll

8. How do I access the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page?

The navigation path to the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page is:  Employee Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > Employee Current Compensation. 

See More: PeopleSoft

Contact:  Payroll

9. How do I access employee pay information on PeopleSoft?

Navigation path: Employee Self Service > Payroll and Compensation. Select the applicable menu option My Paycheck, Salary Supplement Request, etc.

Article 10.02 (Salary Schedules)

10. How do I know if I am on the Grandfathered Salary Schedule or Performance Salary Schedule?

Employees can find out which salary schedule they are on by visiting the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page.

Instructional staff with Continuing Contract status or Professional Services Contract status are on the Grandfathered Salary Schedule.

Instructional staff with Annual Contract status or Probationary Contract status are on the Performance Salary Schedule.

See More:  To find your Salary Schedule - see your Current Compensation page in PeopleSoft

Contact: Payroll

11. What locations are identified as Turnaround Schools and Transition Schools and eligible for the Turnaround/Transition School Supplement for current school year?

  1. Turnaround School Supplement: In accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22, effective July 1, 2023, instructional staff assigned to schools that received a grade of “F” or “D” for the prior school year will be eligible for the Turnaround Schools supplement in the amount of $4,000.00. The Turnaround School Supplement will remain in effect for at least one (1) year following improvement in the school grade. A supplement of $4,000.00 is available for all instructional staff assigned to District identified Turnaround Schools, including: Fort Myers Middle Academy, Franklin Park Elementary, Tice Elementary, East Lee County High, Colonial Elementary, Edgewood Academy, and Island Coast High for FY25 (2024-2025 school year). A supplement of $4,000.00 is available for all instructional staff assigned to Florida Department of Education (FL DOE) identified Turnaround Schools, including: G. Weaver Hipps Elementary and Manatee Elementary.
  2. Transition School Supplement: A supplement of $2,000.00 is available for all instructional staff assigned to Ray V. Pottorf Elementary, James Stephens Elementary, Mirror Lakes Elementary, Orange River Elementary, and Sunshine Elementary for FY25 (2024-2025 school year).

See More:TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement 

12. What locations are eligible for the Special Center School Supplement?

Effective July 1, 2021 a supplement of $4,000.00 is available for all instructional staff assigned to Buckingham Exceptional Student Center, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) locations, Young Parent Education Program, Royal Palm Exceptional Center, and Success Academy.

13. How do I know if a supplement will count toward the Participation Requirements for Career Ladder Movement?

The TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement includes language that allows instructional staff to know in advance if a supplement they’ve applied for will count toward completion of the Participation Requirements for Career Ladder Movement. Special Instructional Supplements do not count toward completion of Career Ladder Requirements, since they are tied to an individual's regular position. Updates to the Career Ladder page on PeopleSoft will allow individuals to see their progress toward completion of the requirements for Career Ladder Movement, including the Participation Requirements.

See More: Instructional Salary Supplements, PeopleSoft

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations

Article 10.01 (Experience Credit)

14. How can I find out how many Creditable Years of Experience (Years X), District Years of Experience (Years D), and Non-consecutive Years of District Service (Years L) I have?

Creditable Years of Experience (Years X), District Years of Experience (Years D) and Non-consecutive Years of District Service (Years L) can be found on the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page.

The navigation path to the PeopleSoft Employee Current Compensation page is:  Employee Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > Employee Current Compensation. 

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Contact: Human Resources Operations

15. What is the difference between Creditable Years of Experience (Years X), District Years of Experience (Years D), and Regular Permanent Position (Years L)?

Creditable Years of Experience (Years X) are the years of experience creditable towards salary when an employee begins a position paid in accordance with the instructional salary schedule at the time of hire.  These years increment each year-end (fiscal year) for active instructional staff who have worked at least one day more than half of the scheduled work year in an instructional position.

District Years of Experience (Years D) are the years of teaching within The School District of Lee County recorded for instructional staff with Professional Services Contract, Continuing Contract, Annual Contract, or Probationary Contract status.  These years increment each year-end (fiscal year) for active instructional staff who have worked at least one day more than half of the scheduled work year in an instructional position.

Regular Permanent Position (Years L) are the years of experience within The School District of Lee County recorded for all staff in a regular permanent position. These years increment each year-end (fiscal year) for active staff who have worked at least one day more than half of the scheduled work year. Years start at zero for new hires and employment does not have to be continuous.

Contact: Human Resources Operations

16. Is there a deadline to submit a work experience verification form in order to receive Experience Credit?

Yes, instructional staff will receive payment retroactive to their date of hire if experience credit is approved within the first 120 calendar days of their employment. Instructional staff must submit a work experience verification form within the first two years of their employment with the District in order to be eligible for Experience Credit.

Special Instructional Staff will no longer receive salary credit for the submission of work experience.

See More: Article 10 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact: Human Resources Operations

17. I left the District and recently returned. Am I eligible for a Return to Rate of Pay?

In order to be eligible for a Return to Rate of Pay, you must have been re-hired in the current contract year, and your separation from the District must be within the required time frame.

Contact: Human Resources Operations

Article 5 (General Employment Practices)

24. What is being done to address changes in Florida Statute that prohibit Districts from offering automatic renewal of Highly Effective and Effective employees with Annual Contract status?

The FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement includes contract language concerning Probationary Contract status and Annual Contract status to ensure employee needs are met and the District is in compliance with Florida Statute. The language clarifies expectations for reappointment and non-reappointment recommendations, including outlining the process for an employee to request a review of non-reappointment recommendation.

See More:  FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact:  Island Coast FEA (TALC)

25. Does the District do anything to support employees with prior military experience?

The FY24 TALC Agreement includes language to inform employees of legal requirements concerning Veteran’s Preference in employment.

TALC and the District are reviewing options and interests related to allowing employees to bring in Military Experience for salary credit.

See More:  FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

26. Does the District provide any protections for victims of domestic or sexual violence?

Yes, the FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement includes language to protect employees and to allow for leave and other accommodations to be made.

See More:  FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employee Assistance Program

27. Does the District do anything to support employees who are nursing mothers?

The FY24 TALC Agreement includes language to inform employees of legal protections that exist for nursing mothers. The District offers additional support for nursing mothers and those who are expecting through Employee Wellness programs

See More: FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employee Wellness programs

28. Does the contract address Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)?

Yes, the FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement includes language clarifying expectations for PLC meetings.

See More: FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 8 (Performance Evaluation)

29. What rating did I receive on my FY23 (2022-2023 school year) Final Performance Evaluation?

Information about your Performance Evaluations is available to all instructional staff on PeopleSoft. The navigation path to review prior year evaluations in PeopleSoft is:  Employee Self Service > Performance Management > Evaluation Employee Select.

Contact: Human Resources Operations

30. What opportunities do instructional staff have to get involved in decision making?

The TALC Labor/Management Committee meets to discuss recommendations for bargaining related committee appointments and to determine the schedule for committee meetings for FY25 (2024-2025 school year).  Recommendations by both TALC and the District will be considered; however, TALC has discretion in determining TALC appointed members.

The schedule for bargaining related committee meetings and information from these meetings are posted on the District’s website. Contact TALC if you are interested in serving on a TALC bargaining related committee.

See More:  FY24 TALC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact:  TALC (Island Coast FEA) or Compensation & Labor Relations

31. Where can I find more information about FY24 Bargaining?

All of the minutes from FY24 TALC Bargaining are posted on the Compensation & Labor Relations page. Joint Communications and the TALC Contract Information Session are also posted on this page.

See More:  Negotiation Materials

Contact:  Compensation & Labor Relations