3/21/13 - Teachers in Fowlerville have a new contract that officials say achieves the school boardâs financial goals, but also provides a give-back to instructors. The two-year pact was ratified unanimously by the Fowlerville Community Schools Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday. The districtâs 164 teachers had voted to approve the deal earlier that day. According to Superintendent Rich Heinrich, the contract does not include a step increase in teacherâs pay, but does include a 1.25% salary restoration following a 7.5% salary concession by teachers the previous two years. Heinrich says compensation in the second year of the deal utilizes a formula-based plan that is tied to state aid and enrollment as opposed to the districtâs fund balance. He says that at least offers some hope to teachers that if the districtâs financial fortunes remain on the positive path, there will be future compensation increases. Heinrich adds that per legislation passed in Lansing, the contract doesnât contain any language pertaining to layoffs, recalls, staffing, placement or teacher evaluation. The deal replaces the current contract, which expires in June, and will run through June of 2015. (JK)
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