COACE - NACST LOCAL 1492

Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators

Teachers working for teachers

Teachers in the Franklin County Vicariates now have…
A master Agreement that assures…
A uniform salary scale including pay for Extra Duty Assignments in both the elementary and high schools.
Standardized written contracts.
Benefits that include medical, dental, term life and long term disability insurance.
Improved pension benefits including a voice in that plan through a voting COACE Rep. on the Diocesan Pension Administrative Committee.
The Voluntary Employment Severance Incentive (VESI) program that provides a financial package for veteran teachers choosing to leave their jobs.
Standardized grievance procedures for full and part time teachers covered by the Agreement.
Professional Development Assistance Programs for those pursing further education.
Tuition assistance to Catholic schools for children of teachers.
Conference periods.
Accumulated sick and personal leave. Recognition leaves for teachers with more than 10 years experience.
Release time for the President of the Association so COACE can serve you better.
Standardized lay-off procedures.
The Building Representative who can act as a liaison between teachers, the adminstration and your union's leadership.
Representation of you and your concerns by your union’s officers at regular meetings with Diocesan school officials.
The list goes on and on…