Definition and Purpose. Seniority, which is the length of an employee’s service within the bargaining unit as a whole, shall be used to distinguish between employees who would otherwise be considered equal.
Definition and Purpose. A voluntary Fire Training Incentive Award Program is established in the ACFD. This program provides incentives in the form of separate monetary awards for qualified employees who complete approved fire training programs to improve their individual knowledge and competence in the field of fire suppression and prevention. Implied throughout this Fire Training Incentive Award Program is the premise that the training successfully achieved should reflect itself in job performance. The frequency of such payment shall be payable in 26 equal installments paid in each pay period throughout the year.
Definition and Purpose. A negotiated service agreement (NSA) is a customized and mutually beneficial contractual agreement between the USPS and a specific mailer (customer or organization). An NSA provides for customized pricing, prices, and classifications under the terms and conditions established in the NSA and may include modifications to current mailing standards and other postal requirements. Any mailer may submit an application for an NSA if the mailer meets the requirements in 1.2 and follows the process in 1.3.
Definition and Purpose. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a master teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a master teacher as specified in the Code. A Mentor for specialists as identified in 12.5 shall be defined similar to the Code and perform duties similar to those specified in the Code. The term Mentor Teacher and mentor for specialists shall hereinafter be referred to as Mentor. Each member of the bargaining unit in his/her first three (3) years and a fourth year if requested by the Mentee or administrator in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Mentor shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance to the Mentee. The purpose of the Mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion.
Definition and Purpose. Study leave is defined as a leave of absence granted by the District to unit members for a period not to exceed one (1) year for the purpose of improving the unit member's professional educator skills and knowledge and quality of instruction for the District's students. Study Leave options may include, but are not limited to: formal study, independent study, travel, work on an internship, additional training and program development. For purposes of awarding a study leave, no option shall be considered more important than the others.
Definition and Purpose. The probationary period provides the employee the opportunity to become acquainted with the job and learn any necessary skills. Supervisory personnel will be responsible for checking to see that the new employee is learning the duties of the job and is capable of performing them. If at any time during this period it is determined by supervisory personnel that the employee is not suited for the position for reasons including, but not limited, to poor work performance and violation of work rules, the employee may be terminated without the same appellate rights as regular employees.
Definition and Purpose. 10.8.1.1 A sabbatical leave of absence granted to certificated employees for a period not to exceed one (1) year for the purpose of study or travel.
10.8.1.2 Sabbatical leave for the purpose of travel or study shall be approved only if the proposed travel program incorporates a plan of study or research in an area related to the applicant's field of work.
Definition and Purpose. A grievance is a formal complaint concerning the application of the terms of this Agreement. All parties shall make a good faith effort to solve such complaints at the lowest possible level of the grievance procedure.
Definition and Purpose. The parties agree to form a Labor/Management Task Force to discuss the Fire Training Incentive Award Program and the minimum education for represented classifications. A voluntary Fire Training Incentive Award Program is established in the Alameda County Fire Department. This program provides incentives in the form of separate monetary awards for qualified employees who complete approved fire training programs to improve their individual knowledge and competence in the field of fire suppression and prevention. Implied throughout this Fire Training Incentive Award Program is the premise that the training successfully achieved should reflect itself in job performance.
Definition and Purpose. A. A voluntary Training Incentive Award Program is established in the Alameda County Sheriff's Department to provide an incentive in the form of a separate monetary award for qualified Members of the Department who complete an approved educational program to improve their individual knowledge, skill, and effectiveness in the field of Law Enforcement.
B. Implied throughout this incentive plan is the premise that the broader educational background should reflect itself in job performance.
C. There are three specific goals of the incentive plan.
1. To upgrade the educational level of the personnel of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department.
2. To assist in the attraction of qualified individuals who have an interest in the field of Law Enforcement.
3. To retain qualified Deputy Sheriffs who have exhibited a desire for self-improvement.
