USD116 BOE Update: April 4, 2023

The Student Ambassadors and the Chief Financial Officer gave an overview of the results of a student survey about school lunch.

View the presentation

A representative from Aramark discussed a proposal for a one-year emergency food service contract for School Year 2023-2024.

This would allow the District to continue researching and work with the Wellness Committee to put together an RFP for following years.

The Board will hear another presentation before they are asked to vote on a food service provider for the 2023-24 school year.

View the Aramark presentation

On Tuesday, April 4, Urbana’s Board of Education unanimously approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and the teacher’s union. The new contract will be effective from the 2023-24 school year through the 2025-26 school year. The Urbana Education Association (UEA) ratified the agreement a week earlier with an overwhelming majority (94%). Contract negotiations started in November, with both sides meeting together weekly (or bi-weekly) until the District’s spring break.

Here are a few highlights of the new 3-year agreement:

• Average compensation increases of $3,100 +step year one, $2,000 +step year 2, and $2,000 +step year 3 of the contract for licensed staff

• Compensation increases to a minimum starting pay of $18/hr year one, $18.50/hr year two, and $19/hr year three, with additional annual increases for years of service and education beyond a High School Diploma.

• New hires will be allowed year-to-year credit for all previous years of teaching experience

• A 5.25% retirement program for both licensed and education support personnel for up to four years

• Designated stipends for teaching positions that are hard to hire, recruit, and retain

• Increases in personal leave based on years of service in the District

• Financial incentives for staff with specific professional licenses and certifications

• The creation of a Joint Student Discipline Committee comprised of administrators and educators that will meet annually to outline discipline guidelines and procedures for the district

View the joint press release

9.2 Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2023-2026 APPROVED

Dr. Ivory-Tatum's Superintendent Report is available here: April 4, 2023

Highlights:

• In anticipation of a vacancy for the Sub-District 4 Board of Education Seat, we will begin accepting applications to fill the vacant seat starting April 5. The interview process will occur in May, after the new Board is seated. The person appointed will serve until April 2025. Statement of Interest forms may be picked up at 211 N. Race St. (temporary CO).

• Online registration opens April 24 - Any family who completes the entire registration process before the last day of school will be automatically entered to win prizes

• Summer program information

• Information on a prom clothing drive

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Location: 205 North Race Street, Urbana, IL, USA
Phone: (217) 384-3600
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