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Jefferson SD 14J board ratifies teacher and non‑represented employee contracts
Summary
Trustees ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Education Association and approved a two‑year agreement covering non‑represented staff that includes salary step changes, insurance opt‑out language and a $40 monthly cell‑phone stipend for positions that require phones.
The Jefferson School District 14J board voted to ratify two personnel agreements after trustees praised months of negotiation and collaboration.
A trustee moved to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between Jefferson School District 14J and the Jefferson Education Association (JEA); the board approved the ratification by voice vote after brief remarks acknowledging a lengthy negotiation process and substantial contract revisions.
Board members then considered a two‑year agreement for non‑represented employees — administrators, confidential staff and professional technical employees including the business manager, maintenance and technology directors. Key changes reported by administration included salary increases that align with the licensed staff schedule, an insurance opt‑out provision for classified staff, a new personal payout provision, removal of an evaluation‑linked merit‑pay clause for administrators, and a $40 monthly stipend for employees who use their personal phones for required district duties.
Trustees also discussed longevity pay for confidential support employees (1 percent of annual salary after specified years of service) and the separation of certain positions into administrator versus confidential categories. The board voted to ratify the non‑represented agreement by voice vote.
Board members thanked negotiation team members and noted the ratifications will move to implementation steps in payroll and human resources.
