CSEA CONTRACT 2023-2024 - ADOPTED 7-17-2024

ARTICLE VI

PAY AND ALLOWANCE

6.0 The regular rate of pay for each position in the bargaining unit shall be in accordance with the rates established for each class as provided for in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and by reference incorporated as a part of this Agreement. The regular rate of pay shall include any shift differential and/or longevity increment required to be paid under this Agreement.

6.1

Salary/Appendix A:

The 2023-2024 salary schedule will be increased by five (5%), retroactive to July 1, 2023.*

*This salary increase is in addition to the previously negotiated increases to the 2023-2024 salary schedule.

The Agency will provide each unit member a one-time, off-schedule payment equal to four percent (4%) of the unit member's contracted salary for the 2023-2024 school year, up to and including June 7, 2024. The one-time, off-scheduled payment applies to unit members employed as of the date this contract is ratified by the Association and approved by the Board.

6.2

Mechanic ASE Certification:

Mechanic II’s, Mechanic III’s and Lead Mechanics that hold a current ASE certificate shall receive a differential of one and a half percent (1.5%) of their base salary per ASE Certification, up to a maximum of six (6) certifications.

6.2.1

Only CEO or designees approved certifications in the ASE Master Technician program may be included as basis for receipt of differential pay.

6.2.2

Prior written approval from the CEO or designee that successful completion of certification test will entitle the unit member to differential pay must be received for unit member to be eligible to receive differential pay.

6.2.3

ASE certifications must be current to receive differential pay. Unit members are solely responsible for maintaining current status of ASE certifications.

6.2.4

The Agency will reimburse testing and recertification fees upon successful completion of ASE certification tests approved for differential pay.

6.3

Mechanics Pay/Requirements:

Night shift mechanics shall receive a 5% shift differential. (Add to Appendix A)

Mechanic III's and/or Lead Mechanics must have a Class A or Class B license on or before January 1, 2020.

6.3.1 Current Mechanic III's and Lead Mechanics are not to be required to have a Class A or Class B license.

6.3.2 Current Mechanic III's who promote to a Lead Mechanic position will be required to have Class A or Class B license.

6.3.3 Mechanics may promote to Mechanic III and/or Lead Mechanic without a Class A or Class B license, prior to January 1, 2020, but must receive a Class A or Class B license on or before January 1, 2020, to maintain promoted position. Mechanics promoted to Mechanic III and/or Lead Mechanic position prior to January 1, 2020, must attain Class A or Class B license prior to the conclusion of the promoted probationary period.

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