Contract and Data Analysis
This service is designed to collect, analyze, and report administrative, instructional, and support staff contract agreements for participating school districts and the BOCES within Ulster County. Emphasis is placed on comparing employee salaries, fringe benefits, and terms and conditions of employment. The data produced through this Co-Ser has proven to be a valuable resource for those preparing for negotiations and contract renewals. If there is interest among participating districts, a grievance database to help determine areas of contract conflict within the region will be developed.

This service includes:

• A comparison of existing contract language.
• Research and surveys on specific contract issues requested by the participating districts.
• A continuous “work-in-progress” publication entitled Contract Analysis that contains contract comparisons, survey results, data summaries, charts, and graphs.
• Continuous updating and distribution of newly settled agreements.
• Direct availability of Ulster BOCES staff members responsible for the management of this Co-Ser via telephone, fax, or E-mail.
• Access to PERB and court decisions related to collective bargaining in New York State.