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Master Agreement

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The Master Agreement between the Aurora Education Association and the Aurora Public Schools is our most important document. It is the result of month of negotiations between the two parties.

The Master Agreement between the Aurora Education Association and the Aurora Public Schools is our most important document. The AEA-APS Master Agreement is the result of numerous negotiations sessions over the years which have focused on creating the optimum teaching and learning conditions for students and teachers.
Our most recent negotiations resulted in a three year agreement with the district with subsequent reopeners in '09, and '10 for salary, benefits and two articles or interests. Licensed staff members will be compensated based on their appropriate placement on steps and lanes on the salary schedule, and PERA and health insurance will be covered. With the successful passage of the mill levy questions all licensed staff will receive a retroactive 2% salary increase in January, 2009.

The Master Agreement spells out ALL of the conditions under which licensed teachers, regular, vocational, special education, counselors, nurses and media specialists who are employed by APS work. In addition, it spells out the compensation, including benefits licensed personnel are to receive year to year. The agreement also recognizes the Aurora Education Association as the sole bargaining agent for the teachers listed above.


The current Master Agreement expires on
July 1, 2011.

Master Agreement FAQs

Below is a list of articles from the Master Agreement that generate the most questions from APS staff members. Click on the article and you will be linked to Frequently Asked Questions and answers about that contract provision. Don't hesitate to contact AEA with additional questions regarding the contract.

Article 9 - Dues Deduction
Article 11 - Compensation
Article 12 - Education Advances
Article 13 - Teacher Duty Day and Hours
Article 14 - Teaching Assignments
Article 15 - Teaching and Learning Conditions
Article 16 - Department Chairpersons
Article 18 - Transfers
Article 20 - Conference Release Time
Article 22 - Leaves of Absence
Article 24 - Health Leave Bank
Article 25 - Parental Leave
Article 26 - Bereavement Leave
Article 33 - Special Leave
Article 35 - Performance Evaluation
Article 36 - Personnel Files
Article 40 - Building Council
Article 41 - Leadership Teams
Article 42 - Grievance Procedure