Common use of CATEGORY 5+ Clause in Contracts

CATEGORY 5+. 1. Eligibility for Category 5+ a. An employee with a Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Category 5 and an additional 30 semester credits, or equivalent, as accepted by TQS; i. Credits must be equivalent to standards in British Columbia’s public universities in the opinion of the TQS. ii. Credits must be in no more than two (2) areas of study relevant to the British Columbia public school system. iii. At least 24 semester credits of the total requirement of 30 semester credits, or equivalent, must be completed at the senior level. b. Post undergraduate diplomas agreed to by the TQS; or c. Other courses or training recognized by the TQS. 2. Criteria for Category 5+ a. The eligibility requirements pursuant to B.12.1 must not have been used to obtain Category 5. 3. Salary Rate Calculation a. Category 5+ shall be seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. b. Where the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 exceeds seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6 as at April 1, 2006, the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 shall remain. c. Where the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a exceeds the salary rate calculated pursuant to [Provincial] Letter of Understanding No. 11, the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a shall be implemented. 4. Application for Category 5+ a. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that the TQS shall be responsible for the evaluation of eligibility and criteria for Category 5+ pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 and the assignment of employees to Category 5+. b. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that disputes with respect to the decisions of TQS made pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 shall be adjudicated through the TQS Reviews and Appeals processes and are not grievable. Note 1: 1. In school districts where Category 5+ existed on June 30, 2006: a. This Article shall be effective September 1, 2007 at which time the criteria and processes in effect at June 30, 2007 shall no longer be applicable. b. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of this Article, all employees assigned to Category 5+ as at June 30, 2007 shall be deemed to possess the qualifications as per this Article.

CATEGORY 5+. 1. Eligibility for Category 5+ a. An employee with a Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Category 5 and an additional 30 semester credits, or equivalent, as accepted by TQS; i. Credits must be equivalent to standards in British Columbia’s public universities in the opinion of the TQS. ii. Credits must be in no more than two (2) areas of study relevant to the British Columbia public school system. iii. At least 24 semester credits of the total requirement of 30 semester credits, or equivalent, must be completed at the senior level. b. Post undergraduate diplomas agreed to by the TQS; or c. Other courses or training recognized by the TQS. 2. Criteria for Category 5+ a. The eligibility requirements pursuant to B.12.1 must not have been used to obtain Category 5. 3. Salary Rate Calculation a. Category 5+ shall be seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. b. Where the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 exceeds seventy-seventy- four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6 as at April 1, 2006, the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 shall remain. c. Where the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a exceeds the salary rate calculated pursuant to [Provincial] Letter of Understanding No. 11, the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a shall be implemented. 4. Application for Category 5+ a. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that the TQS shall be responsible for the evaluation of eligibility and criteria for Category 5+ pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 and the assignment of employees to Category 5+. b. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that disputes with respect to the decisions of TQS made pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 shall be adjudicated through the TQS Reviews and Appeals processes and are not grievable. Note 1: 1. In school districts where Category 5+ existed on June 30, 2006: a. This Article shall be effective September 1, 2007 at which time the criteria and processes in effect at June 30, 2007 shall no longer be applicable. b. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of this Article, all employees assigned to Category 5+ as at June 30, 2007 shall be deemed to possess the qualifications as per this Article. 2. In school districts where Category 5+ is being newly implemented: a. This Article shall be effective retroactively to April 1, 2006. Employees shall have until June 30, 2008 to submit to the employer the TQS Category 5+ Card for payment of a retroactive salary adjustment. Upon the conclusion of the Transition Process above, the provisions of this Article shall supersede and replace all previous provisions which addressed the same or similar matters. See Letter of Understanding No. 14 for additional transition provisions.

CATEGORY 5+. 1. Eligibility for Category 5+ a. An employee with a Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Category 5 and an additional 30 semester credits, or equivalent, as accepted by TQS; i. Credits must be equivalent to standards in British Columbia’s public universities in the opinion of the TQS. ii. Credits must be in no more than two (2) areas of study relevant to the British Columbia public school system. iii. At least 24 semester credits of the total requirement of 30 semester credits, or equivalent, must be completed at the senior level. b. Post undergraduate diplomas agreed to by the TQS; or c. Other courses or training recognized by the TQS. 2. Criteria for Category 5+ a. The eligibility requirements pursuant to B.12.1 must not have been used to obtain Category 5. 3. Salary Rate Calculation a. Category 5+ shall be seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. b. Where the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 exceeds seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6 as at April 1, 2006, the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 shall remain. c. Where the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a exceeds the salary rate calculated pursuant to [Provincial] Letter of Understanding No. 11, the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a shall be implemented. 4. Application for Category 5+ a. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that the TQS shall be responsible for the evaluation of eligibility and criteria for Category 5+ pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 and the assignment of employees to Category 5+. b. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that disputes with respect to the decisions of TQS made pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 shall be adjudicated through the TQS Reviews and Appeals processes and are not grievable. Note 1: 1. In school districts where Category 5+ existed on June 30, 2006: a. This Article shall be effective September 1, 2007 at which time the criteria and processes in effect at June 30, 2007 shall no longer be applicable. b. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of this Article, all employees assigned to Category 5+ as at June 30, 2007 shall be deemed to possess the qualifications as per this Article.

CATEGORY 5+. 1. Eligibility for Category 5+ a. An employee with a Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Category 5 and an additional 30 semester credits, or equivalent, as accepted by TQS; i. Credits must be equivalent to standards in British Columbia’s public universities in the opinion of the TQS. ii. Credits must be in no more than two (2) areas of study relevant to the British Columbia public school system. iii. At least 24 semester credits of the total requirement of 30 semester credits, or equivalent, must be completed at the senior level. b. Post undergraduate diplomas agreed to by the TQS; or c. Other courses or training recognized by the TQS. 2. Criteria for Category 5+ a. The eligibility requirements pursuant to B.12.1 must not have been used to obtain Category 5. 3. Salary Rate Calculation a. Category 5+ shall be seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. b. Where the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 exceeds seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6 as at April 1, 2006, the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 shall remain. c. Where the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a exceeds the salary rate calculated pursuant to [Provincial] Letter of Understanding No. 11, the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a shall be implemented. 4. Application for Category 5+ a. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that the TQS shall be responsible for the evaluation of eligibility and criteria for Category 5+ pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 and the assignment of employees to Category 5+. b. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that disputes with respect to the decisions of TQS made pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 shall be adjudicated through the TQS Reviews and Appeals processes and are not grievable. Transition Process Note 1: 1. In school districts where Category 5+ existed on June 30, 2006: a. This Article shall be effective September 1, 2007 at which time the criteria and processes in effect at June 30, 2007 shall no longer be applicable. b. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of this Article, all employees assigned to Category 5+ as at June 30, 2007 shall be deemed to possess the qualifications as per this Article.

CATEGORY 5+. [ Notwithstanding Note 1.1, this Article is effective April 1. 2006. Note 1.2 is also applicable.] 1. Eligibility for Category 5+ a. An employee with a Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Category 5 and an additional 30 semester credits, or equivalent, as accepted by TQS; i. Credits must be equivalent to standards in British Columbia’s public universities in the opinion of the TQS. ii. Credits must be in no more than two (2) areas of study relevant to the British Columbia public school system. iii. At least 24 semester credits of the total requirement of 30 semester credits, or equivalent, must be completed at the senior level. b. Post undergraduate diplomas agreed to by the TQS; or c. Other courses or training recognized by the TQS. 2. Criteria for Category 5+ a. The eligibility requirements pursuant to B.12.1 must not have been used to obtain Category 5. 3. Salary Rate Calculation a. Category 5+ shall be seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. b. Where the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 exceeds seventy-four percent (74%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6 as at April 1, 2006, the salary rate for Category 5+ as at March 31, 2006 shall remain. c. Where the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a exceeds the salary rate calculated pursuant to [Provincial] Letter of Understanding No. 11, the salary rate calculated pursuant to B.12.3.a shall be implemented. 4. Application for Category 5+ a. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that the TQS shall be responsible for the evaluation of eligibility and criteria for Category 5+ pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 and the assignment of employees to Category 5+. b. BCPSEA and the BCTF agree that disputes with respect to the decisions of TQS made pursuant to B.12.1 and B.12.2 shall be adjudicated through the TQS Reviews and Appeals processes and are not grievable. 5. Notwithstanding Article B.12.3, Category 5+ shall be seventy-five percent (75%) of the difference between Category 5 and Category 6. Transition Process Note 1: 1. In school districts where Category 5+ existed on June 30, 2006: a. This Article shall be effective September 1, 2007 at which time the criteria and processes in effect at June 30, 2007 shall no longer be applicable.. [Article B.33] b. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of this Article, all employees assigned to Category 5+ as at June 30, 2007 shall be deemed to possess the qualifications as per this Article. 2. In school districts where Category 5+ is being newly implemented: a. This Article shall be effective retroactively to April 1, 2006. Employees shall have until June 30, 2008 to submit to the employer the TQS Category 5+ Card for payment of a retroactive salary adjustment. Note 2: Upon the conclusion of the Transition Process above, the provisions of this Article shall supersede and replace all previous provisions which addressed the same or similar matters. See Letter of Understanding No. 14 for additional transition provisions.