Common use of ACTIVITY COMPENSATION Clause in Contracts

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA president. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: • Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; • Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; • Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and • Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. 8. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in session 9. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 10. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, or their designee’s, decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 11. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 12. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School chorus assignment YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • Sponsor supervised like activity • Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester • Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 13. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 14. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA president. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: • Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; • Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; • Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and • Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. 8. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in session 9. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 10. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, or their designee’s, decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 11. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 12. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School chorus assignment YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • Sponsor supervised like activity • Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester • Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 13. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 14. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, VPA Curriculum Specialist, Activities and the FCTA president. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: • Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; • Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; • Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and • Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. 8. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in sessionsession shall submit their applications in writing to the principal and Human Resources Division. 9. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll sum upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 10. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal principal. When the need for a new position, or central office supervisor. If change in an existing position occurs, the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director executive director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director executive director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA and the Budget Officer employee will be notified of the Superintendent’s, or their his/her designee’s, decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 11. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 12. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-community based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School chorus assignment YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • Sponsor supervised like activity • Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester • Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 K-12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 13. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 14. A workgroup will be established during the 2014-15 school year for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations for the Activity Compensation Schedule and/or classifications. 15. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors sponsors, or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection selection, and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two (2) employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor Supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, Activities or VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA presidentPresident. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity activity, as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and anticipated, such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 1981, may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators educators, or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: • : i. Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; • ; ii. Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; • ; iii. Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and • and iv. Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. 8. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- one (1) season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one one(1) coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent 50% of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 twenty-one (21) years old and possess a high school diploma. 89. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in sessionsession shall submit their applications in writing to the principal and Human Resources. 910. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor Supervisor of athleticsAthletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 1011. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such a position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA FCTA, and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, Superintendent or their designee’s, ’s decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 1112. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 1213. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor Supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Athletics. Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School high school chorus assignment YES Example: High School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • ● Sponsor supervised like activity • ● Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • ● Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester • ● Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 K-12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 131. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 142. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors sponsors, or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection selection, and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two (2) employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor Supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, Activities or VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA presidentPresident. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity activity, as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and anticipated, such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 1981, may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators educators, or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: • : i. Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; • ; ii. Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; • ; iii. Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and • and iv. Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. 8. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- one (1) season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one one(1) coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent 50% of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 twenty-one (21) years old and possess a high school diploma. 89. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in sessionsession shall submit their applications in writing to the principal and Human Resources. 910. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor Supervisor of athleticsAthletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 1011. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such a position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA FCTA, and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, Superintendent or their designee’s, ’s decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 1112. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 1213. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor Supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Athletics. Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School high school chorus assignment YES Example: High School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School school teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • ● Sponsor supervised like activity • ● Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • ● Activity spanned minimum of 1 one (1) semester • ● Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 K-12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 1314. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 1415. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA president. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: •  Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; •  Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; •  Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and •  Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. 8. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in session 9. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 10. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, or their designee’s, decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 11. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 12. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School chorus assignment YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria • Sponsor supervised like activity • Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting • Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester • Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 13. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 14. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.

ACTIVITY COMPENSATION. A. Teachers accepting assignments as coaches, sponsors or directors of specified activities that occur beyond the school day will be compensated as shown. B. The following principles of activity pay will govern eligibility, selection and compensation of personnel for such assignments: 1. Assignment for activity pay shall be made by the principal prior to the beginning of the school year, if possible, subject to the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 2. The specific activity and the number of teachers assigned to each activity in each school shall be determined by the principal with the approval of the Deputy Superintendent. 3. If an activity compensation assignment is to be shared between two employees, a job sharing agreement must be completed by the employees and approved by the principal, the supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, VPA Curriculum Specialist, and the FCTA president. 4. An assignment for activity pay shall be made for the period of such activity and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of the activity as verified by the principal. All teachers receiving compensation for activities that occur beyond the school day shall be notified of their status for the coming year thirty (30) days after the completion of their activity as verified by the principal. A principal who has concerns with the performance of an individual conducting an activity compensation position shall notify the individual immediately, in writing, as to the specific concerns and recommendations to correct those concerns. These activity compensation positions are non-tenured positions. 5. Whenever a vacancy for a compensated activity position arises or is anticipated and such position shall be advertised within the school for five (5) school days. If the position cannot be filled by teachers from within the school, it shall be advertised throughout the county school system for at least ten (10) school days prior to the filing date when applications must be submitted. Such advertisement shall set forth a description of and the qualifications for the position, including duties and salaries. Teachers deciding to apply for such vacancy shall submit applications to the person(s) mentioned in the advertisement. 6. Each physical education teacher employed after July 1, 1981 may be required to coach one (1) athletic extracurricular activity. All teachers seeking employment for these positions shall be informed of this provision of the Agreement. Physical education teachers may opt out of this requirement one (1) time every three (3) years. 7. Coaching eligibility for interscholastic sports follows the guidelines of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and COMAR 13A.06.03.04, which states that MPSSAA schools shall employ as coaches: a. Certificated professional educators or b. Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirements: •  Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.04; •  Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification; •  Have completed two (2) years of successful coaching as an emergency coach; and •  Have spent the previous one (1) year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire. If no acceptable and qualified coaches are available from the teachers or certifiable professional educators, a temporary emergency coach may be employed if the following procedures are followed: a. The person shall be officially appointed by the local Superintendent of Schools on a one- season basis for a specific coaching assignment. b. The coaching salary of the appointed coach shall be paid exclusively by the local school system. c. The person is required to possess an MPSSAA/MSDE coach certification prior to the start of his or her fourth (4th) year as an emergency coach. d. For teams having more than one coach, emergency coaches may not comprise more than 50 percent of that sport staff. e. The emergency coach shall be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. 8. Teachers who decide to apply for vacancies during the period when school is not in sessionsession shall submit their applications in writing to the principal and Human Resources Division. 9. Payment for the activity shall be rendered to the teacher in one (1) lump payment processed separately from the normal semi-monthly payroll upon the completion of the activity as verified by the principal and the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics. The teacher shall be notified of the amount paid for each activity with the check in which such payment is made. 10. Any teacher may suggest a change in an existing position or the creation of a new position in writing to the building principal or central office supervisor. If the principal/supervisor concurs, they will submit a job description and a request for such position to the Deputy Superintendent. If approved, the request will be submitted to the Director of Human Resources and FCTA for classification. The Director of Human Resources will submit a recommendation for classification to the Superintendent for approval. The employee, FCTA and the Budget Officer will be notified of the Superintendent’s, or their designee’s, decision in a timely manner. Once approved the position/stipend will be dependent on subsequent annual budget approval and availability of funding. 11. All extracurricular activity positions shall have minimum job descriptions developed by the Superintendent. 12. Credit for experience is based on the number of years as a head or assistant coach or sponsor at based on the experience determination chart below, as verified by the appropriate curriculum specialist or supervisor of athletics Experience Granted Sponsored same activity in a K-12 setting YES Sponsored same activity at the collegiate level YES Sponsored same activity for a community-based program NO Sponsored same activity for a period spanning a semester or longer YES Received compensation for sponsoring same activity YES Example: Middle School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to High School chorus assignment YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to middle school YES Example: High School teacher sponsors chorus and moves to a band position NO General Criteria •  Sponsor supervised like activity •  Sponsor was in K-12 or higher education setting •  Activity spanned minimum of 1 semester •  Sponsor received compensation from the K- 12 or higher education entity (not boosters) 13. Outdoor School: Should overnight stays at the outdoor school be re-established, the Board and FCTA shall meet to negotiate the stipend. 14. The Activity Compensation Schedule is attached in Appendix B.