We are pleased to announce the newly elected members of the Executive Board for Baltimore County Public Schools Organization of Professional Employees (BCPSOPE). These individuals have been chosen to lead our bargaining unit and represent our collective interests over the next term. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming them into their new roles: President:…
We are thrilled to announce the release of the BCPSOPE Mobile App. It is available for download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Seach for “BCPSOPE”. You may also visit an information page on the BCPSOPE website that contains the link to download, the user guide and a tech support link.…
Compensation News We are excited to share that OPE has secured a 12.5% pay raise for the upcoming three years. The breakdown of the payout for each year and further information on compensation and benefits can be found in the documents linked in this memo. Summary of 3-year salary package: Year 1: 3% COLA for…
The Board of Education recognized that the extraordinary personnel shortages currently being experienced by the school system required many employees to work excessive overtime hours. As a result, the comp hours earned were significant. To ensure that employees were able to either use their earned comp time or be compensated for unused comp time, a…
Over 120 people helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of BCPSOPE on Oct 5 and 6 this year for the annual meeting! Congratulations to our first base, second base, third base and grand slam door prize winners! For those who were not able to attend, please take a look at the highlights in the presentation.
Let’s Play Ball ! Please join us for the BCPSOPE Annual Meeting We would like to update you on what has happened over the past year and our plans for the upcoming year. Concessions, Major League door prizes and an Annual Report from BCPSOPE will be provided. Choose the location that is best for…
We are pleased to report that OPE negotiated a 4% pay increase for all employees represented by BCPSOPE for the 2023-2024 school year. Staff will move up to the next step in their grade (2% increase) and receive a 2% COLA. Both are effective July 1, 2023. Step 24 was added for staff on the last step…
Another successful and informative pair of Annual Meetings are in the bag. Congratulations to the prize wheel winners! For those that were not able to attend, we have posted the presentation. Some highlights are listed below: A 3% COLA and advance two steps on the salary scale effective January 1, 2023 and retroactive to…
You are invited to attend the BCPSOPE Annual Meeting We haven’t gathered in person since 2019 and like the leaves in the fall, everyone has changed. It will be good to see everyone again! Lunch, door prizes, and an annual report from BCPSOPE will be provided. Choose the location that is best for you. noon…
We received multiple inquiries concerning the bargaining unit negotiation agreements released on June 30, 2022 by BCPS and emailed to all BCPS employees. Please see the Negotiation Summary created by BCPSOPE that clarifies the outcomes for BCPSOPE including compensation, salary scales, stipends and telework. Key Points The final agreement will result in all OPE employees…