Q: How can I move over on CUSD’s salary schedule?

• You can move over to higher paying columns on our salary schedule by earning university credits.
• The CTA University Credit Program is a benefit to members attending CTA Conferences during the school year.
• CTA members, through attending in-person or watching CTA Virtual Pass sessions, can accumulate the professional growth hours needed to qualify for university credit units with CSU, Chico.
• Professional growth hours can be accumulated by attending conferences live and/or by watching records.
• CTA University Credit Program
• View informational videos on this website, found in the “Documents and Videos” tab: CUSD Salary Schedule Basics

 
Q: What retirement benefits do I have as a member of CUTA and CTA?

• Visit CalSTRS to learn more about your retirement benefits.
• Visit CTA Invest to learn more about your retirement benefits, voluntary retirement savings, basic financial topics, and insurance and estate planning. You can also access helpful tools, videos, and information on the CTA Retirement Savings Plan.
• View informational videos on this website, found in the “Documents and Videos” tab:

o   Video #2 explains the basics of CalSTRS Pension plan: CalSTRS Pension Basics
o   Video #3 explains how you can save and invest additional money for retirement by opining your own defined contribution plan: CUSD 403(b) and 457(b) Plans
 
Q: How do I pay for my health insurance benefits?

• CUTA unit members pay for their health insurance benefits using their CUSD contribution, currently $1,434 per month, per member.
• CUTA unit members who choose a medical plan priced less than the CUSD contribution (currently $1,434 per month, per member) shall have the difference added to their monthly paycheck.
• CUTA unit members who choose a medical plan priced more than the CUSD contribution (currently $1,434 per month, per member) shall have the difference deducted from their monthly paycheck.
• Whenever a negotiated raise in compensation is reached between CUTA and CUSD, the district contribution to health benefits increases by the same percentage as the raise.

Q: What happens if I am called back to my classroom because my prep time provider’s sub does not show up?

• If you are called back to your classroom during your scheduled prep time, you will be paid at your hourly rate.
• Fill out a time card provided by your office manager for your missed prep time and submit it to your office manager.

Q: How many sick days do I receive each year?

• Full-time CUTA members receive 10 days of sick leave per year.
• Unused sick days carry over to the next year.
• In any given year, you can use up to 6 of your accumulated sick days as Personal Necessity (no tell) days.
• At retirement, your unused sick leave is converted to additional service credit.

Information about leave policies are in Article 10 of our contract.