Specifically, the highest 12 months are used instead of the average of the three highest, consecutive years. On another front, STRS will begin a study to determine feasibility of providing health benefits to active members, retired members, dependent children and parents. Some analysts feel that the study is likely to lead to a program, but there will be years of pilots and lawsuits before participation is an option. At the sole discretion of the District, substitute teachers may be offered a higher rate of pay, if such teacher commits to exclusive availability for the District. I don't know how long this language has been in the contract, but I'm glad it's there.
Subs are generally unaware of the contract, despite having a whole article for themselves.
The district will provide copies of the new contract to all registered subs. The subs were folded into the bargaining unit many years ago, but low membership and other factors have led to a weak relationship. Please encourage potentially active subs to contact me at 650.346.4901. Sites like this are refreshing. The Old Church Slavonic Glagolitic Alphabet is one that I'm glad we don't use.