Advancement by Steps Sample Clauses
The "Advancement by Steps" clause defines a process where progress or completion of a project, task, or payment is divided into distinct, sequential stages. Typically, this means that each phase must be completed and approved before moving on to the next, and payments or deliverables are tied to the successful completion of each step. For example, in a construction contract, work might be broken down into design, foundation, and building phases, with each requiring sign-off before proceeding. This clause ensures structured progress, reduces risk by allowing for regular review, and provides clear milestones for both parties to track and manage obligations.
Advancement by Steps. Advancement on the salary schedule from one step to the next higher step shall be contingent upon the rendering of eight (8) school months or more of active satisfactory service in one school year, except that four (4) continuous school months of service rendered outside the district may be added to four (4) continuous school months of service rendered inside the district to determine salary schedule placement for the second contract, provided that such service rendered to the district is continuous. A unit member who has been on sick leave must render six (6) months or more of service in the district to be eligible for step advancement. Said service need not be continuous but must be rendered in one school year. Step advancement shall take place only on September 1st for unit members on a teaching year contract and only on July 1st for unit members on a contract longer than a teaching year. A unit member on leave for military duty shall be entitled to vertical progression as long as such service is mandated by the government. Unit members participating in the Pre-Retirement, Part-time Employment Plan shall advance on the salary schedule as though he/she were employed full time.