Negotiations and Contract Information

JCEA and the Jeffco Board of Education began negotiating on their first Master Agreement in 1968. Since then a very comprehensive, yet flexible and innovative contract has evolved. Last year JCEA/JPS negotiated a new four-year contract effective September 1, 2011.

JCEA's Negotiations Team represents teachers: JCEA's Negotiations Team looks like the teachers they represent throughout the bargaining process. They are from high, middle and elementary schools and teach a variety of disciplines. Members of the Team must be appointed by the president and approved by the JCEA Council. Then, they must agree to attend specialized training. JCEA greatly appreciates the valuable contributions these members make to improve teaching and learning conditions in Jeffco Public Schools.

JCEA/JPS contract variance process: JCEA and JPS have agreed on a process for schools to request variances in the contract. The proposed variances are reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from JCEA and JPS. Before the committee considers any request, a check-list form must be submitted in a timely manner. For more information on the variance process contact Lisa Elliott.

JCEA Master Agreement

JPS Policies and Board Documents- Jeffco has a searchable database that makes it easy to find district policies and documents related to board of education meetings.

JCEA News

Coverage of the Employee Summit Process
Several media sources cover the agreements made at this years Employee Summit Process. The tentative plan reached at the summit protects the classroom and saves jobs for the 2012 school year. All recommendations are tentative and subject to approval by the Jeffco School board and employee associations. Follow the links to the original news articles.

9News Reports from press conference on Friday
Outcomes from the Summit process are reported by 9News. Kerrie Dallman is quoted in the attached video.

Summit makes recommendations - JCEA positions and salaries protected….for now
Once again the Summit has brought people together for a collaborative process to address extreme budget cuts in the district. The Summit was hugely successful in recommending $20 million in cuts for 2012-2013 that puts students first and continues to keep most cuts out of the classroom.

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