Collective Bargaining
School employers and any exclusive representative for certificated employees must collectively bargain the teachers' contract. The mandatory subjects of bargaining listed in IC 20-29-6-4 are salary, wages, and salary and wage related fringe benefits, including accident, sickness, health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement benefits, and paid time off (IC 20-28-9-11) are permitted to be bargained. A grievance procedure is permissible. The following items are no longer bargained: Supplemental Payments pursuant to IC 20-28-9-1.5, Teacher performance grants pursuant to IC 20-43-10-3.5, and Increases based on teacher performance grants pursuant to IC 20-43-10-3.5.
Bargaining Timeline
Date | Activity |
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Pre-September 15 | Informal negotiations may be held |
Prior to 1st formal bargaining session | Parties must host a public hearing and take testimony about bargaining |
September 15 |
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September 16 | Fall ADM |
October 1 | School Employee Organization Affidavit due (Gateway) |
At least 72 hours after TA is reached | School Board must host a Tentative Agreement (TA) Meeting to discuss the TA prior to the Ratification Meeting |
At least 72 hours after TA Meeting | School Board must host a Ratification Meeting and allow public comment |
November 15 |
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Pre-Impasse Mediation
IEERB will provide mediation services during collective bargaining when requested by the parties. The cost will be split by the parties. See IEERB’s Pre-Impasse Mediation Policy for more details.
Pre-Impasse Mediation Request Form
Pre-Impasse Financial Consultation
If requested by both parties, IEERB will provide financial consultation during the pre-impasse formal collective bargaining period. The cost will be billed equally to each party. See IEERB's Pre-Impasse FInancial Consultation request form below for more details.
IEERB Data Collection
IEERB collects information from parties throughout the Collective Bargaining & Impasse process. Parties are required to:
- Complete the School Employee Organization Affidavit by October 1 in Gateway.
- Complete the Bargaining Status Form I by November 15 in Gateway.
- Upload the ratified and signed teachers' contract by November 15 to Gateway (unless the parties are at impasse).
- Complete the Collective Bargaining Report by July 30 in Gateway.