Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Update from Superintendent Jabbia
Team STPPS,
I am pleased to announce that after extensive negotiations and countless hours of dedication, we have reached a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that reflects our commitment to providing a fair and supportive environment for our valued employees. We sought input from all job classes as we approached the bargaining table, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome. This agreement is the result of collaborative efforts and constructive dialogue aimed at addressing the needs and aspirations of our educators and staff.
The new CBA includes a one-step increase for all employees, recognizing the invaluable contributions of our teachers and support staff. Additionally, we have negotiated to continue employee stipends and incentives for certain SWE and critical shortage positions, teaching at eligible schools, earning an advanced degree and annual effectiveness. You can view those stipends listed below. This is in addition to the state stipends of $2,000 for certificated employees and $1,000 for support employees. We believe this agreement represents a balanced approach to maintaining our fiscal responsibility while enhancing the quality of education in our district. We also put measures in place to meet yearly with the Federation between February and March to review salary and benefits.
We encourage all members of our community to review the CBA, which will be available on our website for the next five days. The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold a special meeting to vote on the CBA on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6pm at Central Office.
Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to the success of our students and schools.
Superintendent Frank Jabbia
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
STPPS Teachers Incentives
Current teachers are eligible for one-time salary incentives and annual stipends as follows:
Salary Incentives
- Current STPPS teachers who earn new certification or transfer to teach in Special Education (SWE) will receive an additional two steps ($1,000)
- Current STPPS teachers who are not certified in a Special Education (SWE) or critical shortage area but agree to go on Out-of-Field Authorization (OFAT) will earn one additional step ($500)
- $1,000 Advanced Degree Salary Increase for each advanced degree earned while employed in STPPS
Annual Stipends
- $1,000 Annual Effectiveness Stipend
- $500 Annual Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Area (Special Education/SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend)*
- $500 Annual Stipend for Teaching at UIR and CIR schools
- Annual Stipend from Employee Salary Reserve Fund if applicable
New STPPS Teacher Incentives
Salary increases are offered to teachers new to STPPS. These are permanent increases in salary, not one-time bonuses.
- First-year teachers, and teachers new to STPPS with prior experience, will start with a salary reflecting an additional two steps. This results in a $1,000 salary increase.
- Certified Special Education (SWE) teachers new to STPPS will receive an additional two steps ($1,000). This results in a total of four steps when combined with the two step new teacher incentive. This results in a $2,000 salary increase.
- New teachers who are not certified in Special Education (SWE) or a critical shortage area but agree to go on Out-of-Field Authorization (OFAT) will earn one additional step ($500). This results in a total of three steps when combined with the two step new teacher incentive. This results in a $1,500 salary increase.
Annual Stipends - New STPPS teachers may be eligible to receive stipends in the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
- $1,000 Annual Effectiveness Stipend
- $500 Annual Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Area (Special Education/SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend)
- $500 Annual Stipend for Teaching at Eligible Schools
- Annual Stipend from Employee Salary Reserve Fund if applicable