Labor Relations

Salem-Keizer Public Schools has entered into the successor bargaining process with the Salem Keizer Education Association. The bargaining process allows the parties to share and discuss contractual priorities. The previous collective bargaining agreement for SKEA ran through the end of June 2023. 

The parties began this process on April 6, 2023, through the exchange of initial proposals.

Initial Proposals

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools proposal for SKEA (PDF)
• Salem Keizer Education Association proposal (PDF)

Tentative Agreements

Throughout the successor bargaining process the parties have reached tentative agreements on the following articles: 

• Preamble
• Article 1: Association Representation and Rights for SKEA
• Article 2: District Functions for SKEA
• Article 3: Grievance Procedure and Just Cause for SKEA
• Article 4: Rates of Pay
• Article 5: Pay Policies for SKEA
• Article 6: Reimbursements for SKEA
• Article 7: Employee Benefits
• Article 8: Leaves for SKEA
• Article 9: Working Conditions
• Article 10: Work Days and Holidays
• Article 11:  Transfers and Vacancies
• Article 12: Employee Evaluation and Records for SKEA
• Article 13: Layoff and Recall for SKEA
• Article 14: School Visitation and Educational Conferences/Meetings for SKEA
• Article 15: Students
• Article 16: Nondiscrimination Statement for SKEA
• Article 17: Personal Rights for SKEA
• Article 18: Strike and Lockout for SKEA
• Article 19: Separability Clause for SKEA
• Article 20: Sick Leave Bank for SKEA
• Article 21: Safety and Medical Procedures
• Article 22: Agreement

Memorandum of Understanding

• Differential Schedule Review
• Limitations on Professional Development and District Assigned Duties

Salem-Keizer Public Schools has entered into the successor bargaining process with the Association of Salem Keizer Education Support Professionals. The bargaining process allows the parties to share and discuss contractual priorities. The previous collective bargaining agreement for ASK ESP ran through the end of June 2023.

The parties began this process at a first bargaining session on April 24, 2023. See the entire ASK ESP bargaining timeline.

Initial Proposals

• ASK ESP proposal (PDF)
• District proposal for ASK ESP (PDF)

Tentative Agreements

Throughout the successor bargaining process the parties have reached tentative agreements on the following articles: 

• Article 1: Recognition for ASK ESP
• Article 2:  District Rights for ASK ESP
• Article 3: Association Representation and Rights for ASK ESP
• Article 4: Employee Rights for ASK ESP
• Article 5: Dues and Payroll Deductions for ASK ESP
• Article 6: Strikes/Work Action for ASK ESP
• Article 7: Work Week, Hours of Work for ASK ESP
• Article 8: Holidays for ASK ESP
• Article 9: Vacations for ASK ESP
• Article 10: Leave of Absence with Pay for ASK ESP
• Article 11: Leave of Absence without Pay for ASK ESP
• Article 12: Return From Leave for ASK ESP
• Article 13: Sick Leave Bank/Shared Vacation Leave for ASK ESP 
• Article 14: Rates of Pay for ASK ESP
• Article 15: Insurance for ASK ESP
• Article 16: Employee Assistance Plan for ASK ESP
• Article 17: Seniority, Vacancies and Transfers for ASK ESP
• Article 18: Layoff and Recall for ASK ESP
• Article 19:  Safety/First Aid Training for ASK ESP
• Article 20: Personnel Files for ASK ESP
• Article 21: Nondiscrimination for ASK ESP
• Article 22: Inservice Participation for ASK ESP
• Article 23: Staff Development for ASK ESP
• Article 24: Grievance Procedure – Definitions and Provisions for ASK ESP 
• Article 25: Transportation of Students and District Equip in Personal Vehicles for ASK ESP
• Article 26: Administration of Medication/Medical Procedures in the Schools for ASK ESP
• Article 27: Personal Rights for ASK ESP
• Article 28: Transportation Assignments for ASK ESP
• Article 29: Drug and Alcohol Testing for ASK ESP 
• Article 30: Public Employees Retirement System Pickup for ASK ESP

The successful mediation session reaching the above tentative agreements results in the parties reaching tentative agreement on the complete contract. The contract is now ratified. More information on the ratified contract agreement is available on the district website.