SALARY SCHEDULE
The Board shall establish salary schedules for licensed staff members’ positions keeping in mind the financial condition of the District, the education and experience of the licensed staff member, the District’s educational philosophy, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
The Superintendent shall annually make a recommendation to the Board regarding the salary schedule, which shall be subject to review and modification through the collective bargaining process.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract regarding wages and salaries of such staff shall be followed.
SALARY SCHEDULE ADVANCEMENT
The Board shall determine which licensed staff will advance on the salary schedule, keeping in mind the financial condition of the District, the education and experience of the licensed staff, the District’s educational philosophy, and other considerations as determined by the Board.
The Superintendent shall make a recommendation to the Board for the advancement of licensed staff on the salary schedule.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract regarding salary schedule advancement shall be followed.
CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDIT
Licensed staff who have completed additional hours may be considered for advancement. The Board may determine which licensed staff members will advance in compensation for continued education keeping in mind the District’s financial condition, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the District’s educational philosophy, and any other items deemed relevant by the Board.
Licensed staff who wish to obtain additional education for advancement must notify their supervisor by of the school year preceding the actual year when advancement occurs. The Superintendent has the discretion to approve credit outside the employee's area of endorsement or responsibility.
The Superintendent shall make a recommendation to the Board for the advancement of a licensed staff member.
COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA DUTY
A licensed staff member may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed staff. The Board shall establish a salary schedule for extra duty licensed staff positions, keeping in mind the District’s financial condition, the education and experience of the licensed staff member, the District’s educational philosophy, and other considerations as determined by the Board.
Vacant extra duty positions, for which extra compensation will be earned, will be posted to allow qualified licensed staff to volunteer for the extra duty. If no licensed staff volunteers for extra duty, the Superintendent shall assign the extra duty positions to qualified licensed staff. The licensed staff member shall receive compensation for the extra duty required to be performed.
The Superintendent will annually recommend to the Board which licensed staff shall have the extra duty and the salary schedule for extra duty.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract regarding the compensation for extra duties of such staff members shall be followed.
GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS
Employees may be eligible for group benefits as determined by the Board and required by law. The Board will select the group benefit program(s) and the insurance company or third party administrator to provide or administer the program.
In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Board will offer staff members who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement and provides minimum value. The Board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group benefit programs, other than the group health plan, for its staff members. Employers should maintain documents regarding eligible staff members’ acceptance and rejection of coverage.
TAX SHELTER PROGRAMS
Staff may elect to have amounts withheld from their pay for items authorized by law, subject to agreement of the District. The Board may authorize the administration to make a payroll deduction for licensed staff members’ tax-sheltered annuity premiums purchased from a company or program.
Licensed staff members wishing to have payroll deductions for tax sheltered annuities will make a written request to the Superintendent.