ARTICLE XVIII - HOUSING

ARTICLE XVIII - HOUSING

A. Intent

It is the intent of the District to insure, to the extent practicable, that adequate housing be available to all teachers in communities where adequate housing is not otherwise available.

It is recognized by the parties that, at this time, there is adequate housing available to teachers assigned to Bethel.

B. Standards

As a minimum standard, each house shall include the following: heating capability of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees year round, sink with drain, refrigerator with freezer compartment, adequate storage area, running hot and cold water or water storage capabilities, water distiller countertop model, furnishing, electricity, fuel storage capability, and flush, humis, honey bucket or chemical toilet.

C. Assignment of Units

1. The Unit Administrator in consultation with the LKEA Site Representative will assign housing as follows:

Professional staff members returning to the site, including BIA teachers, shall receive the same unit that they occupied the previous year unless they request a different unit.

All other professional staff members shall be assigned to units first on the basis of continuous site seniority and second on the basis of continuous District seniority. New hires shall be assigned units on a need and availability basis.

Notwithstanding subparagraphs a and b above, a housing unit may be assigned to a professional staff member if that professional staff member demonstrates an overriding need for that unit.

2. Housing Assignments

a. Assignment

Prior to the close of the school year, the unit administrator shall make tentative housing assignments for the following school year.

b. Limitation

No more than one family unit, or two teachers may be assigned to a unit without the written consent of all parties.

c. Disputes

Any dispute concerning housing assignments may be appealed to the Superintendent.

E. Housing Review Board

1. Establishment
A Housing Review Board consisting of a Board representative, two LKNEA representatives, at least one of whom resides in District housing, and a representative from District Administration shall be established.
The Board shall meet once in the Fall, and as needed thereafter, all such meetings by audio or video conferencing outside the work day.

2. Scope of Responsibility

a. Adjudicate certain appraisal and assignment disputes not resolved at the local level.

b. Submit to the Superintendent for his/her review and approval, rules and regulations governing the Housing Review Board's adjudication procedures.

c. The Housing Review Board shall present recommendations to the Superintendent for the refurbishing, maintenance, leasing, or construction of teacher housing. The Housing Review Board shall receive copies of the Year End Housing Inventory.

d. Carry out responsibilities as set forth in this Article.

3. Meetings
The Board shall meet four times annually, once in September of each year, and at such other time or times as deemed necessary. Requests for leave by Board members must be approved by the Superintendent in advance. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.

E. Rents

1.
Monthly rents shall be the total of the value of the unit's component parts set forth below:

a. Water
If Piped and Running $265
250 gallons or more storage and running $240
250 gallons or more storage not running $165
Less than 250 gallons storage $115
If hot running water is provided, add $ 25

b. SquareFootage:
Square footage rounded to nearest 25 square feet, times $0.32 (thirty-two cents)

c. Sewer: If, Flush $ 65

d.
HeatSource: If,
Furnace $ 80
Free-Standing (modern) $ 70
Oil stove $ 60

e.
Quality: If,
Fine $ 80
Adequate $ 70
Poor $ 60

f. Electricity is not governed by quantity but is covered as a portion of the above rent structure.

2.
Rents may be changed for individual units if the condition of the unit changes. New units or changes in rent will be determined by applying the criteria in F.1. above.

3.
Rents will be paid for ten months. No sub-leasing of a unit will be allowed. A teacher wishing to retain a unit, to store his/her personal belongings for the summer, may elect to do so by paying the District $300.00 by payroll deduction from their last paycheck.

4.
A teacher who elects to occupy a unit during the two summer months may do so by paying, in advance, the monthly unit rent. However, a teacher who has elected the option of twelve (12) monthly paychecks and who notifies the payroll office in writing by April 30 that he/she elects to occupy a unit during the two summer months, shall have rent deducted from the July paycheck for occu- pancy in June and from the August paycheck for occupancy in July. The monthly rent will be reduced for the summer by twenty-five percent (25%) if electricity is not provided by the District (where applicable), and by twenty-five percent (25%) if water or sewer is not provided by the District (where applicable), to a maximum monthly reduction of 50%.

5. Rents for single teachers with no dependents will be reduced by 10%.

F. Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, Lessee shall be required to live in District-leased or owned housing units when assigned, except that professional employees employed prior to July 1, 1982, shall have the option of non-participation for as long as they remain in the same community. Said option is waived by the teacher's participation in the District's housing program.
If a Lessee desires to terminate participation in the program, he/she may request such a withdrawal from the Housing Review Board which shall consider the request on its merits. The grant of a request to terminate shall be valid only for one school year. A new request must be submitted if the Lessee desires to continue his or her non-participation in the program.

1. Application

All persons (including persons assigned District housing) wishing to be consid ered for assignment to District housing for the following year must make appli cation by April 30 to the Unit Administrator. A single form, "Staff Housing (and Late Opening Waiting List) Application Form", is to be used to make applica tion as well as to request placement on the Late Opening Waiting List.
Persons desiring only to be placed on the Late Opening Waiting List should make application on the same form and return it prior to May 20.

2. General Regulations

a.
Each unit, its furnishings and related space shall be given reasonable care by the occupant. Any damages attributable to occupant negligence or abuse shall be charged to the occupant No alterations to buildings, furnishings, or grounds may be made by the occupant(s) without the prior approval of the District.

b. All vehicles shall be parked in designated areas.

c. Garbage
All garbage shall be placed inside containers in designated areas. Burning (if allowed in the community) shall be done only in the manner and in the area prescribed for such. Grounds shall be kept clear of debris.

d.
Each lessee must sign a lease (Appendix A) as provided by the District no later than two weeks following occupancy of the unit. As an attachment to the lease the Lessee shall sign an inventory of all District-owned furnishings and their condition upon taking occupancy of the unit. The lease to be used by the District is attached hereto.

e.
Prior to an absence of seven (7) or more consecutive days, the occupant must notify the Site Administrator.

3. District Occupancy Responsibilities

The District will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the housing units, including plumbing, electrical, and the following appliances, where applicable: refrigerator, gas/electric range, furnace, hot water heater, water distiller counter-top model, and washer and dryer. Other items owned by the District will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the occupant provided abuse by the Lessee has not necessitated the need for repairs or replacement. If the item was not furnished by the District, then replacement (if the occupant so desires) will be at the occupant's expense.

G. Rents/Payment

Rents shall be withheld from the professional staff member's monthly pay check (as outlined in section F). Appropriate provisions for security for damages to the premises will be required.

Occupants must furnish the Unit Administrator written notification, with a copy to the payroll office, not less than thirty (30) days prior to moving out of a unit. Failure to do so shall result in a charge of thirty (30) days rent from the time of written notice received.

Summer rents must be paid in advance or by authorized payroll deduction if current occupant desires to stay in the same or another housing unit within the same community.

LKNEA (Representing the Teachers) Negotiated Agreement Table of Contents

LKNEA Home

A. Intent
	It is the intent of the District to insure, to the extent practicable, that adequate housing be available to all teachers in communities where adequate housing is not otherwise available. It is recognized by the parties that, at this time, there is adequate housing available to teachers assigned to Bethel.
B. Standards
	As a minimum standard, each house shall include the following: heating capability of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees year round, sink with drain, refrigerator with freezer compartment, adequate storage area, running hot and cold water or water storage capabilities, water distiller countertop model, furnishing, electricity, fuel storage capability, and flush, humis, honey bucket or chemical toilet.
C. Assignment of Units
	1.	The Unit Administrator in consultation with the LKEA Site Representative will assign housing as follows:
		Professional staff members returning to the site, including BIA teachers, shall receive the same unit that they occupied the previous year unless they request a different unit. All other professional staff members shall be assigned to units first on the basis of continuous site seniority and second on the basis of continuous District seniority. New hires shall be assigned units on a need and availability basis. Notwithstanding subparagraphs a and b above, a housing unit may be assigned to a professional staff member if that professional staff member demonstrates an overriding need for that unit.
	2.	Housing Assignments
		a.	Assignment
			Prior to the close of the school year, the unit administrator shall make tentative housing assignments for the following school year.
		b.	Limitation
			No more than one family unit, or two teachers may be assigned to a unit without the written consent of all parties.
		c.	Disputes
			Any dispute concerning housing assignments may be appealed to the Superintendent.
E. Housing Review Board
	1.	Establishment A Housing Review Board consisting of a Board representative, two LKNEA representatives, at least one of whom resides in District housing, and a representative from District Administration shall be established. The Board shall meet once in the Fall, and as needed thereafter, all such meetings by audio or video conferencing outside the work day.
	2.	Scope of Responsibility
		a.	Adjudicate certain appraisal and assignment disputes not resolved at the local level.
		b.	Submit to the Superintendent for his/her review and approval, rules and regulations governing the Housing Review Board's adjudication procedures.
		c.	The Housing Review Board shall present recommendations to the Superintendent for the refurbishing, maintenance, leasing, or construction of teacher housing. The Housing Review Board shall receive copies of the Year End Housing Inventory.
		d.	Carry out responsibilities as set forth in this Article.
	3.	Meetings The Board shall meet four times annually, once in September of each year, and at such other time or times as deemed necessary. Requests for leave by Board members must be approved by the Superintendent in advance. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied.
E. Rents
	1.	Monthly rents shall be the total of the value of the unit's component parts set forth below:
		a.	Water If Piped and Running $265 250 gallons or more storage and running $240 250 gallons or more storage not running $165 Less than 250 gallons storage $115 If hot running water is provided, add $ 25
		b.	SquareFootage: Square footage rounded to nearest 25 square feet, times $0.32 (thirty-two cents)
		c.	Sewer: If, Flush $ 65
		d.	HeatSource: If, Furnace $ 80 Free-Standing (modern) $ 70 Oil stove $ 60
		e.	Quality: If, Fine $ 80 Adequate $ 70 Poor $ 60
		f.	Electricity is not governed by quantity but is covered as a portion of the above rent structure.
	2.	Rents may be changed for individual units if the condition of the unit changes. New units or changes in rent will be determined by applying the criteria in F.1. above.
	3.	Rents will be paid for ten months. No sub-leasing of a unit will be allowed. A teacher wishing to retain a unit, to store his/her personal belongings for the summer, may elect to do so by paying the District $300.00 by payroll deduction from their last paycheck.
	4.	A teacher who elects to occupy a unit during the two summer months may do so by paying, in advance, the monthly unit rent. However, a teacher who has elected the option of twelve (12) monthly paychecks and who notifies the payroll office in writing by April 30 that he/she elects to occupy a unit during the two summer months, shall have rent deducted from the July paycheck for occu- pancy in June and from the August paycheck for occupancy in July. The monthly rent will be reduced for the summer by twenty-five percent (25%) if electricity is not provided by the District (where applicable), and by twenty-five percent (25%) if water or sewer is not provided by the District (where applicable), to a maximum monthly reduction of 50%.
	5.	Rents for single teachers with no dependents will be reduced by 10%.
F. Conditions of Employment
	As a condition of employment, Lessee shall be required to live in District-leased or owned housing units when assigned, except that professional employees employed prior to July 1, 1982, shall have the option of non-participation for as long as they remain in the same community. Said option is waived by the teacher's participation in the District's housing program. If a Lessee desires to terminate participation in the program, he/she may request such a withdrawal from the Housing Review Board which shall consider the request on its merits. The grant of a request to terminate shall be valid only for one school year. A new request must be submitted if the Lessee desires to continue his or her non-participation in the program.
	1. Application
		All persons (including persons assigned District housing) wishing to be consid ered for assignment to District housing for the following year must make appli cation by April 30 to the Unit Administrator. A single form, "Staff Housing (and Late Opening Waiting List) Application Form", is to be used to make applica tion as well as to request placement on the Late Opening Waiting List. Persons desiring only to be placed on the Late Opening Waiting List should make application on the same form and return it prior to May 20.
	2. General Regulations
		a.	Each unit, its furnishings and related space shall be given reasonable care by the occupant. Any damages attributable to occupant negligence or abuse shall be charged to the occupant No alterations to buildings, furnishings, or grounds may be made by the occupant(s) without the prior approval of the District.
		b.	All vehicles shall be parked in designated areas.
		c.	Garbage All garbage shall be placed inside containers in designated areas. Burning (if allowed in the community) shall be done only in the manner and in the area prescribed for such. Grounds shall be kept clear of debris.
		d.	Each lessee must sign a lease (Appendix A) as provided by the District no later than two weeks following occupancy of the unit. As an attachment to the lease the Lessee shall sign an inventory of all District-owned furnishings and their condition upon taking occupancy of the unit. The lease to be used by the District is attached hereto.
		e.	Prior to an absence of seven (7) or more consecutive days, the occupant must notify the Site Administrator.
	3. District Occupancy Responsibilities
		The District will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the housing units, including plumbing, electrical, and the following appliances, where applicable: refrigerator, gas/electric range, furnace, hot water heater, water distiller counter-top model, and washer and dryer. Other items owned by the District will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the occupant provided abuse by the Lessee has not necessitated the need for repairs or replacement. If the item was not furnished by the District, then replacement (if the occupant so desires) will be at the occupant's expense.
G. Rents/Payment
	Rents shall be withheld from the professional staff member's monthly pay check (as outlined in section F). Appropriate provisions for security for damages to the premises will be required. Occupants must furnish the Unit Administrator written notification, with a copy to the payroll office, not less than thirty (30) days prior to moving out of a unit. Failure to do so shall result in a charge of thirty (30) days rent from the time of written notice received. Summer rents must be paid in advance or by authorized payroll deduction if current occupant desires to stay in the same or another housing unit within the same community.