ConVal
Education Assn.

The CVEA represents over 300 teachers and support staff in the Contoocook Valley School District. 

The association is acting to improve school quality and student performance. It also negotiates contracts that emphasize a spirit of trust and cooperation, attract quality professionals, and protect employee rights.


 CVEA Contract
2005-8

CVEA Constitution & Bylaws

Chet Bowles: Response to the ATC Report

 

 

Paraprofessional Certification
Information regarding certification of paraprofessionals in the Conval District.


Paula Flemming

As I leave
Reflections on a 27 year career  in CV schools.

Did you know?...

  1. Out of 138 districts in the state, 96 districts have a higher average pay for their educators.
  2. Out of 138 districts, our superintendent's salary is ranked #2 and our assistant superintendent's salary is #1.
  3. Over the past 10 years, salaries at the SAU level have increased by 45% while educators' salaries have lagged at 19%.
  4. Educators were offered a 2.02% raise including a step on the salary scale (1.6%)
  5. The cost of living adjustment in our area as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor is currently 4%.
  6. The NH Retirement System is funded similarly to FICA.  The contributions are mandated at the state level.  Until recently, the employer's contribution was 3.7% while the employee's contribution was a steady 5.7%.
  7. Educators agreed with the fact finder's report because it was FAIR!  We did not get what we proposed, nor did the School Board.  It was a compromise.

Facts about CV Teachers

  • We are your neighbors.  75% of the teachers live and shop in this district.
  • We are well educated.  60% of the teachers have a Master's Degree.  90% of the para-professionals are certified.
  • We are dedicated teachers.  54% of the teachers have 15 or more years of teaching experience.

National teacher crisis hits NH

There is a teacher shortage in the nation, and the problem is worse in NH than in other states

 

Can Conval compete for top teachers with other quality school districts?

Conval has made recent strides to improve its ability to attract and retain top teachers.  However, it still lags many top NH districts.



Assumes... 5 Yrs: BA, 5 Yrs: BA+30, 5 Yrs: MA, 5 Yrs: MA+30


Tim Clark

 Beginning Educator Columns 
After 23 years as editor of Yankee Magazine, 
Tim writes about his
new teaching career. 

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Every Child Matters

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Kyla Provencher dipping candles

Students in Micky Johnson and Cindy Zawacki's first grade classes learn first hand about life in the time of the Pilgrims. They dipped candles, made butter, wrote with quills and played old fashioned games. One student remarked, "This is the best day ever, but I'm glad I'm not a Pilgrim child. They worked hard!"