In June of each year, following annual evaluations,
the Superintendent shall make recommendations to the Board concerning
salaries for the Management Team.
Under policy, the Board negotiates with employee
groups concerning wages and other working condition of the employees
represented. The Board recognizes the following bargaining unit: BENTON
HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION as the exclusive
bargaining representative for all elementary principals and their
assistants, secondary principals and their assistants, Purchasing Agent,
Accountant, JROTC Officer, Custodian Foreman, directors, coordinators,
supervisors, facilitators, and administrative assistants excluding
the Superintendent and all Assistant Superintendents.
The labor agreement between the Board and the above
unit is considered an appendix to this policy manual. The terms of the
labor agreement shall have the force of Board policy and shall take
precedence over other policies in any instances of conflict.
The Board shall establish salary schedules and
benefits for all employees not covered by labor agreements between the
Board and the above employee group.