Advanced Degree Compensation. As allowed by Florida Statute 1012.22 (only if degree is held in area of certification) for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011, an annual supplement for advance degree(s) will be Only one advanced degree supplement may be earned by each employee hired after June 30, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 Current employees hired prior to July 1, 2011, will continue to earn the Masters, Specialist or Doctoral degree salary as outlined in subparagraph 1 below: 1. Any employee hired prior to July 1, 2011, who has earned an advanced degree and has provided the appropriate documentation, the following will be added to their base salary provided it was not already added to their base prior to July 1, 2015: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply. 2. All Associate Teachers are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if hired on or after July 1, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 3. All Speech Language Pathologists hired after July 1, 2011, who hold a Master’s degree in field are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold Florida Department of Education certification or Florida Department of Health certification/licensure. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 4. Beginning July 1, 2015, all Mental Health Counselors hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid Florida Department of Education (DOH) certification/licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 5. Beginning July 1, 2015, all Behavior Specialists hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D). The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 6. Equivalent shall be the awarding of a university degree or university certificate after a Master’s degree within most cases a minimum of 30 hours more than needed for a Masters. PHD shall include MD, JD, Ed.D, or other recognized doctoral degrees. (employees hired prior to 2011) with JD and MD degrees will be recognized only if the professional employees are members of the Florida Bar Association or are licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Employees with XX and MD previously hired will continue to be recognized.).
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement
Advanced Degree Compensation. As allowed by Florida Statute 1012.22 (only if degree is held in area of certification) for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011, an annual supplement for advance degree(s) will be Only one advanced degree supplement may be earned by each employee hired after June 30, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,790 4,650 Current employees hired prior to July 1, 2011, 2011 will continue to earn the Masters, Specialist or Doctoral degree salary as outlined in subparagraph 1 below:
1. Any employee hired prior to July 1, 2011, 2011 who has earned an advanced degree and has provided the appropriate documentation, the following will be added to their base salary provided it was not already added to their base prior to July 1, 2015: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 1,000 PhD $4,790 2,000 Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply.
2. All Associate Teachers are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if hired on or after July 1, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
3. All Speech Language Pathologists hired after July 1, 2011, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree in field are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold Florida Department of Education certification or Florida Department of Health certification/licensure. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, 2015 all Mental Health Counselors hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid Florida Department of Education (DOH) certification/licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
5. Beginning July 1, 2015, 2015 all Behavior Specialists hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D). The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
6. Equivalent shall be the awarding of a university degree or university certificate after a Master’s degree within most cases a minimum of 30 hours more than needed for a Masters. PHD shall include MD, JD, Ed.D, or other recognized doctoral degrees. (employees hired prior to 2011) with JD and MD degrees will be recognized only if the professional employees are members of the Florida Bar Association or are licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Employees with XX and MD previously hired will continue to be recognized.).
X. XXXX, Speech Language Pathologist, and nurses who hold a PSC as of June 30, 201l will be “grandfathered” as allowed by law to continue to hold a PSC contract.
G. Compensation provided from an outside entity is not within the discretion of the St. Xxxxx County School Board or the St. Xxxxx Education Association. Therefore, changes or elimination in such compensations are at the determination of outside entity. Such programs include, but are not limited to Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and National Board.
X. Xxx retirees (retired from an IRS approved retirement plan) hired after June 2010 will be placed up to Level 10 of the current placement schedule based on verified work experience. Retirees who have less than 10 years allowable teaching experience will be placed accordingly. These employees are eligible for Pay for Performance increases as allowed by Florida Statutes. This paragraph applies to any retiree (armed service, private company, school system, etc.)
I. All professional employees shall normally be paid semi-monthly (24 equal installments). If the payday is a holiday, pay date will be the last workday before the holiday. Professional employees shall have the option of selecting 20 or 24 equal installments. Professional employees must declare by May 14, of the year preceding the school year, or installments will be issued in 24 payments.
J. Existing professional employees shall have the option of direct/electronic deposit based on procedures developed by the Chief Financial Officer of Business and Fiscal Services. All new employees will be required to use direct deposit. Employees who choose not to use direct deposit will be required to pick up their check at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx. 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx will be open for the professional employee to pick up their check until 5:30 each pay day, if any checks are to be picked up.
X. Newly hired professional employees will be placed on the appropriate level of the salary placement schedule as determined by School Board Rules.
L. Professional employees who transfer to Associate Teacher positions and Associate Teachers who transfer to professional employee positions will not have their cumulative pay for performance increases added to their new salaries.
M. Professional employees employed by the Board shall receive credit for years employed for in- county seniority purposes. There shall be no presumption of increases in salary until negotiated.
N. The District will provide the St. Xxxxx Education Association with access to two payroll deduction slots. Use of these slots is contingent upon user's ability to formally document additions, deletions and changes to employee deductions prior to each payroll.
O. Compensation for district-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be based on the categories of required, recommended, and or voluntary. All inservice activities shall be considered voluntary, unless otherwise communicated in writing to the instructional employee before agreeing to attend. The Professional Development Director or school principal shall determine if inservice is required, recommended, or voluntary.
1. Instructional Personnel who participate in required district-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be paid the employee’s hourly rate.
2. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in recommended district-sponsored or school-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will be compensated at a rate of $20/hour (for professional development) or flat rate (if participating in review or development of a product).
3. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in voluntary district-sponsored or school-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will not be compensated.
P. Instructional Personnel who were previously employed as a paraprofessional within the St. Xxxxx County School District, will be given one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary for each two (2) years of continuous service as a classroom paraprofessional, up to a maximum of six (6) years, placing them on Level 3 of the pay for performance base salary placement schedule. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first work day of the school year in which the employee is hired as a teacher.
Q. COMPENSATION AT TIME OF SEPARATION
1. Professional employees shall be entitled to terminal pay for unused sick leave days at the time of termination of employment, at retirement or such benefits shall be paid to his beneficiaries if service is terminated by death, a cash payment for unused sick leave days as follows:
a. During the first 12 years of continuous employment in St. Xxxxx County if terminated by one of the following:
1) Death
2) Retirement (as defined by the Florida Retirement System), such terminal pay shall not exceed an amount determined as follows:
1. During the first 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
2. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
3. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
4. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. If an employee resigns or is terminated prior to the beginning (see subparagraph b below) of the 13th year, no sick leave will be paid. The sick leave hours will remain for future use if the employee returns to the district. If the employee is hired by a school district in Florida, the district will transfer the remaining hours IF the employee’s new district is acceptable to transfer of leave hours and it is requested as required by the receiving district.
b. During and after the thirteenth (13th) year of continuous service in St. Xxxxx County, if one of the following occurs:
1) terminated voluntarily (resignation),
2) at death, or
3) at retirement, The daily rate of pay shall be multiplied by one hundred percent (100%) times the number of unused sick leave days.
c. When termination of employment is by the employee’s death, any terminal pay may be paid to the employee’s beneficiary as designated on an approved form on file with the District.
d. Terminal pay will be paid out as provided for in the tax deferment payment plan adopted by the School Board.
e. No sick leave will be paid for employees terminated for just cause unless approved by the SJEA President.
2. 401(a) and 403(b) Special Pay Plan:
a. Employee Participation: Employee participation in the St. Xxxxx County School District Special Payment Plan is mandatory for all members of the bargaining unit who have leave pay equal to or greater than $1,000.00. Any leave pay which is less than $1,000.00, will be paid directly to the employee and will be subject to Federal taxes.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement
Advanced Degree Compensation. As allowed by Florida Statute 1012.22 (only if degree is held in area of certification) for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011, an annual supplement for advance degree(s) will be Only one advanced degree supplement may be earned by each employee hired after June 30, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 Current employees hired prior to July 1, 2011, will continue to earn the Masters, Specialist or Doctoral degree salary as outlined in subparagraph 1 below:
1. Any employee hired prior to July 1, 2011, who has earned an advanced degree and has provided the appropriate documentation, the following will be added to their base salary provided it was not already added to their base prior to July 1, 2015: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790 Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply.
2. All Associate Teachers are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if hired on or after July 1, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790
3. All Speech Language Pathologists hired after July 1, 2011, who hold a Master’s degree in field are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold Florida Department of Education certification or Florida Department of Health certification/licensure. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, all Mental Health Counselors hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid Florida Department of Education (DOH) certification/licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790
5. Beginning July 1, 2015, all Behavior Specialists hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D). The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 Specialist $3,760 PhD $4,790
6. Equivalent shall be the awarding of a university degree or university certificate after a Master’s degree within most cases a minimum of 30 hours more than needed for a Masters. PHD shall include MD, JD, Ed.D, or other recognized doctoral degrees. (employees hired prior to 2011) with JD and MD degrees will be recognized only if the professional employees are members of the Florida Bar Association or are licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Employees with XX JD and MD previously hired will continue to be recognized.).
F. ROTC, Speech Language Pathologist, and nurses who hold a PSC as of June 30, 201l will be “grandfathered” as allowed by law to continue to hold a PSC contract.
G. Compensation provided from an outside entity is not within the discretion of the St. Xxxxx County School Board or the St. Xxxxx Education Association. Therefore, changes or elimination in such compensations are at the determination of outside entity. Such programs include, but are not limited to Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and National Board.
H. Retirees hired after March 2, 2022, with verified work experience, are eligible for placement up to the maximum level on the Pay for Performance Base Salary Placement Schedule. Current active instructional employees hired under the prior retiree language restricting salaries up to Xxxxx 00 may be eligible for a non-retroactive adjustment to their salary per the “Retiree Verification of Experience Review” Memorandum of Understanding included in this contract.
I. All professional employees shall normally be paid semi-monthly (24 equal installments). If the payday is a holiday, pay date will be the last workday before the holiday. Professional employees shall have the option of selecting 20 or 24 equal installments. Professional employees must declare by May 14, of the year preceding the school year, or installments will be issued in 24 payments.
J. Existing professional employees shall have the option of direct/electronic deposit based on procedures developed by the Chief Financial Officer of Business and Fiscal Services. All new employees will be required to use direct deposit. Employees who choose not to use direct deposit will be required to pick up their check at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx. 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx will be open for the professional employee to pick up their check until 5:30 each pay day, if any checks are to be picked up.
K. Newly hired professional employees will be placed on the appropriate level of the salary placement schedule as determined by School Board Rules.
L. Professional employees who transfer to Associate Teacher positions and Associate Teachers who transfer to professional employee positions will not have their cumulative pay for performance increases added to their new salaries.
M. Professional employees employed by the Board shall receive credit for years employed for in county seniority purposes. There shall be no presumption of increases in salary until negotiated.
N. The District will provide the St. Xxxxx Education Association with access to two payroll deduction slots. Use of these slots is contingent upon user's ability to formally document additions, deletions and changes to employee deductions prior to each payroll.
O. Compensation for district-sponsored in-service activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be based on the categories of required, recommended, and or voluntary. All in-service activities shall be considered voluntary, unless otherwise communicated in writing to the instructional employee before agreeing to attend. The Professional Development Director or school principal shall determine if in-service is required, recommended, or voluntary.
1. Instructional Personnel who participate in required district-sponsored in-service activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be paid the employee’s hourly rate.
2. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in recommended district-sponsored or school-sponsored in-service activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will be compensated at a rate of $20/hour (for professional development) or flat rate (if participating in review or development of a product).
3. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in voluntary district-sponsored or school-sponsored in- service activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will not be compensated.
P. Instructional Personnel who were previously employed as a paraprofessional within the St. Xxxxx County School District, will be given one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary for each two (2) years of continuous service as a classroom paraprofessional, up to a maximum of six (6) years, placing them on Level 3 of the pay for performance base salary placement schedule. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first work day of the school year in which the employee is hired as a teacher.
Q. Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Instructor Compensation The St. Xxxxx County School Board has agreements with the military which establish “Minimum Instructor Pay” (MIP) for JROTC instructors, determined by the instructor’s branch of service.
1. Effective July 1, 2022, salaries for JROTC Instructors will be set in accordance with the Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP).
2. JROTC annual compensation will be reviewed and adjusted, as appropriate to achieve MIP, in January of each year, or in conjunction with timelines for military pay raises, as determined by the instructor’s branch of service.
3. It is the instructor’s responsibility to ensure that the district receives notice of MIP changes that come from their branch of service prior to the last day of school for students.
4. Salaries of JROTC instructors which are higher than the value of their Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) will not be reduced.
5. In the event that a JROTC instructor’s MIP is less than the amount they would receive if placed on the instructional salary schedule, the JROTC instructor shall receive the higher salary.
6. All other terms and conditions of the negotiated agreement shall apply equally to JROTC instructors.
R. COMPENSATION AT TIME OF SEPARATION
1. Professional employees shall be entitled to terminal pay for unused sick leave days at the time of termination of employment, at retirement or such benefits shall be paid to their beneficiaries if service is terminated by death, a cash payment for unused sick leave days as follows:
a. During the first 12 years of continuous employment in St. Xxxxx County if terminated by one of the following:
1) Death
2) Retirement (as defined by the Florida Retirement System), such terminal pay shall not exceed an amount determined as follows:
1. During the first 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
2. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
3. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
4. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. If an employee resigns or is terminated prior to the beginning (see subparagraph b below) of the 13th year, no sick leave will be paid. The sick leave hours will remain for future use if the employee returns to the district. If the employee is hired by a school district in Florida, the district will transfer the remaining hours IF the employee’s new district is acceptable to transfer of leave hours and it is requested as required by the receiving district.
b. During and after the thirteenth (13th) year of continuous service in St. Xxxxx County, if one of the following occurs:
1) terminated voluntarily (resignation),
2) at death, or
3) at retirement, The daily rate of pay shall be multiplied by one hundred percent (100%) times the number of unused sick leave days.
c. When termination of employment is by the employee’s death, any terminal pay may be paid to the employee’s beneficiary as designated on an approved form on file with the District.
d. Terminal pay will be paid out as provided for in the tax deferment payment plan adopted by the School Board.
e. No sick leave will be paid for employees terminated for just cause unless approved by the SJEA President.
2. 401(a) and 403(b) Special Pay Plan:
a. Employee Participation: Employee participation in the St. Xxxxx County School District Special Payment Plan is mandatory for all members of the bargaining unit who have leave pay equal to or greater than $1,000.00. Any leave pay which is less than $1,000.00, will be paid directly to the employee and will be subject to Federal taxes.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement
Advanced Degree Compensation. As allowed by Florida Statute 1012.22 (only if degree is held in area of certification) for employees hired on or after July 1, 2011, an annual supplement for advance degree(s) will be Only one advanced degree supplement may be earned by each employee hired after June 30, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,790 4,650 Current employees hired prior to July 1, 2011, 2011 will continue to earn the Masters, Specialist or Doctoral degree salary as outlined in subparagraph 1 below:
1. Any employee hired prior to July 1, 2011, 2011 who has earned an advanced degree and has provided the appropriate documentation, the following will be added to their base salary provided it was not already added to their base prior to July 1, 2015: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 1,000 PhD $4,790 2,000 Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply.
2. All Associate Teachers are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if hired on or after July 1, 2011. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
3. All Speech Language Pathologists hired after July 1, 2011, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree in field are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold Florida Department of Education certification or Florida Department of Health certification/licensure. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
4. Beginning July 1, 2015, 2015 all Mental Health Counselors hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid Florida Department of Education (DOH) certification/licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
5. Beginning July 1, 2015, 2015 all Behavior Specialists hired after July 1, 2011 who hold a Master’s degree are eligible for the advanced degree supplement if they hold a valid certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate (BCBA-D). The Advanced Degree supplement will be: Masters $2,730 2,650 Specialist $3,760 3,650 PhD $4,7904,650
6. Equivalent shall be the awarding of a university degree or university certificate after a Master’s degree within most cases a minimum of 30 hours more than needed for a Masters. PHD shall include MD, JD, Ed.D, or other recognized doctoral degrees. (employees hired prior to 2011) with JD and MD degrees will be recognized only if the professional employees are members of the Florida Bar Association or are licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Employees with XX JD and MD previously hired will continue to be recognized.).
F. ROTC, Speech Language Pathologist, and nurses who hold a PSC as of June 30, 201l will be “grandfathered” as allowed by law to continue to hold a PSC contract.
G. Compensation provided from an outside entity is not within the discretion of the St. Xxxxx County School Board or the St. Xxxxx Education Association. Therefore, changes or elimination in such compensations are at the determination of outside entity. Such programs include, but are not limited to Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and National Board.
H. All retirees (retired from an IRS approved retirement plan) hired after June 2010 will be placed up to Xxxxx 00 of the current placement schedule based on verified work experience. Retirees who have less than 10 years allowable teaching experience will be placed accordingly. These employees are eligible for Pay for Performance increases as allowed by Florida Statutes. This paragraph applies to any retiree (armed service, private company, school system, etc.)
I. All professional employees shall normally be paid semi-monthly (24 equal installments). If the payday is a holiday, pay date will be the last workday before the holiday. Professional employees shall have the option of selecting 20 or 24 equal installments. Professional employees must declare by May 14, of the year preceding the school year, or installments will be issued in 24 payments.
J. Existing professional employees shall have the option of direct/electronic deposit based on procedures developed by the Chief Financial Officer of Business and Fiscal Services. All new employees will be required to use direct deposit. Employees who choose not to use direct deposit will be required to pick up their check at 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx. 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx will be open for the professional employee to pick up their check until 5:30 each pay day, if any checks are to be picked up.
K. Newly hired professional employees will be placed on the appropriate level of the salary placement schedule as determined by School Board Rules.
L. Professional employees who transfer to Associate Teacher positions and Associate Teachers who transfer to professional employee positions will not have their cumulative pay for performance increases added to their new salaries.
M. Professional employees employed by the Board shall receive credit for years employed for in- county seniority purposes. There shall be no presumption of increases in salary until negotiated.
N. The District will provide the St. Xxxxx Education Association with access to two payroll deduction slots. Use of these slots is contingent upon user's ability to formally document additions, deletions and changes to employee deductions prior to each payroll.
O. Compensation for district-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be based on the categories of required, recommended, and or voluntary. All inservice activities shall be considered voluntary, unless otherwise communicated in writing to the instructional employee before agreeing to attend. The Professional Development Director or school principal shall determine if inservice is required, recommended, or voluntary.
1. Instructional Personnel who participate in required district-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday, on weekends, or in the summer shall be paid the employee’s hourly rate.
2. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in recommended district-sponsored or school-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will be compensated at a rate of $20/hour (for professional development) or flat rate (if participating in review or development of a product).
3. Instructional Personnel who choose to participate in voluntary district-sponsored or school-sponsored inservice activities after the regular workday or on weekends or in the summer will not be compensated.
P. Instructional Personnel who were previously employed as a paraprofessional within the St. Xxxxx County School District, will be given one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary for each two (2) years of continuous service as a classroom paraprofessional, up to a maximum of six (6) years, placing them on Level 3 of the pay for performance base salary placement schedule. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first work day of the school year in which the employee is hired as a teacher.
Q. COMPENSATION AT TIME OF SEPARATION
1. Professional employees shall be entitled to terminal pay for unused sick leave days at the time of termination of employment, at retirement or such benefits shall be paid to his beneficiaries if service is terminated by death, a cash payment for unused sick leave days as follows:
a. During the first 12 years of continuous employment in St. Xxxxx County if terminated by one of the following:
1) Death
2) Retirement (as defined by the Florida Retirement System), such terminal pay shall not exceed an amount determined as follows:
1. During the first 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
2. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
3. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave.
4. During the next 3 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. If an employee resigns or is terminated prior to the beginning (see subparagraph b below) of the 13th year, no sick leave will be paid. The sick leave hours will remain for future use if the employee returns to the district. If the employee is hired by a school district in Florida, the district will transfer the remaining hours IF the employee’s new district is acceptable to transfer of leave hours and it is requested as required by the receiving district.
b. During and after the thirteenth (13th) year of continuous service in St. Xxxxx County, if one of the following occurs:
1) terminated voluntarily (resignation),
2) at death, or
3) at retirement, The daily rate of pay shall be multiplied by one hundred percent (100%) times the number of unused sick leave days.
c. When termination of employment is by the employee’s death, any terminal pay may be paid to the employee’s beneficiary as designated on an approved form on file with the District.
d. Terminal pay will be paid out as provided for in the tax deferment payment plan adopted by the School Board.
e. No sick leave will be paid for employees terminated for just cause unless approved by the SJEA President.
2. 401(a) and 403(b) Special Pay Plan:
a. Employee Participation: Employee participation in the St. Xxxxx County School District Special Payment Plan is mandatory for all members of the bargaining unit who have leave pay equal to or greater than $1,000.00. Any leave pay which is less than $1,000.00, will be paid directly to the employee and will be subject to Federal taxes.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement
