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Definition of Retirement. “Retirement” as used in this policy shall mean severance of active employment with the school district. For those teachers who take Early Retirement as of June 30, 2017, the amounts are: Annual Monthly 348.22 522.33 XXXXXXXX SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2 INITIAL SALARY DETERMINATION 715.61 The initial salary determination of a teacher shall be a matter between that teacher and the District. The District may place the teacher at any experience level that is acceptable to the teacher. However, placement beyond actual years of experience shall only be permitted for initial employment by the District. In lieu of placement beyond actual years of experience, a one year signing bonus may be offered to enhance placement if deemed necessary. Teachers may not be placed beyond their actual educational background. Educational background is in reference to the degrees and hours beyond such degrees of the respective teacher. A year of experience shall be gained only when the teacher has worked at least 125 days of the regular school year. Negotiated leave shall not count against the teacher in gaining a year of experience. Advancement may be held for a teacher as a disciplinary action or as part of the evaluation process upon a vote of the Board. A part-time teacher shall advance at the same rate as a full-time teacher. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT 715.6 All teachers, counselors, and librarians (K-12) shall be required to successfully complete additional college courses, or obtain Professional Development Credit for BA and MA Degrees as prescribed by the State. The starting date for this requirement shall be either the date of employment or the date upon which the degree is initially recognized for salary purposes, whichever is later. Teachers may apply for a lane change prior to the start of any year based upon the total semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours obtained and the provisions of this policy. Teachers may be credited for no more than one lane change per year. The teacher’s professional advancement will be granted when the official transcript, or other written authorized verification, for successful completion of the required credits within the above guidelines is presented to the Superintendent prior to September 1st. However, the Superintendent must be notified, by June 1 that a lane change is intended. All courses to be applied to a lane change must be graduate credit and shall be in the teacher’s field of teaching, principles of learning, principles of teaching, part of a college approved master’s program, or an area required by the District. Credit for extension courses, TV courses, workshops, or travel may be accepted if they meet all other requirements specified in this policy. All courses must be approved by the Superintendent. For purposes of professional advancement or initial salary determination, National Board Certification shall be considered equivalent to a master’s degree. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow more than one lane change per year. National Board Teacher Certification: Each employee who is awarded National Board Teacher Certification or National Certified School Counselor Certification while in the employ of the District shall receive a stipend of $1,000/year from the District in addition to the $1,000/year stipend paid by the Department of Education, for a period of ten years. However, in the event that the employee ceases to be an employee of the District or that the Department of Education ends such payments, the District shall be responsible for no further annual payments as of the date of the departure from employment or the date of the cessation of payment by the Department of Education. PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION 715.62 This program is intended to recognize teachers and specialists who volunteer to participate in specific areas of value and improvement for the district. Determination of eligibility for stipends identified in this policy shall be made by the P.I.I.E. Committee.

Definition of Retirement. “Retirement” as used in this policy shall mean severance of active employment with the school district. For those teachers who take Early Retirement as of June 30, 20172014, the amounts are: Annual Monthly 348.22 522.33 XXXXXXXX SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2 INITIAL SALARY DETERMINATION 715.61 The initial salary determination of a teacher shall be a matter between that teacher and the District. The District may place the teacher at any experience level that is acceptable to the teacher. However, placement beyond actual years of experience shall only be permitted for initial employment by the District. In lieu of placement beyond actual years of experience, a one year signing bonus may be offered to enhance placement if deemed necessary. Teachers may not be placed beyond their actual educational background. Educational background is in reference to the degrees and hours beyond such degrees of the respective teacher. A year of experience shall be gained only when the teacher has worked at least 125 days of the regular school year. Negotiated leave shall not count against the teacher in gaining a year of experience. Advancement may be held for a teacher as a disciplinary action or as part of the evaluation process upon a vote of the Board. A part-time teacher shall advance at the same rate as a full-time teacher. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT 715.6 All teachers, counselors, and librarians (K-12) shall be required to successfully complete additional college courses, or obtain Professional Development Credit for BA and MA Degrees as prescribed by the State. The starting date for this requirement shall be either the date of employment or the date upon which the degree is initially recognized for salary purposes, whichever is later. Teachers may apply for a lane change prior to the start of any year based upon the total semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours obtained and the provisions of this policy. Teachers may be credited for no more than one lane change per year. The teacher’s professional advancement will be granted when the official transcript, or other written authorized verification, for successful completion of the required credits within the above guidelines is presented to the Superintendent prior to September 1st. However, the Superintendent must be notified, by June 1 that a lane change is intended. All courses to be applied to a lane change must be graduate credit and shall be in the teacher’s field of teaching, principles of learning, principles of teaching, part of a college approved master’s program, or an area required by the District. Credit for extension courses, TV courses, workshops, or travel may be accepted if they meet all other requirements specified in this policy. All courses must be approved by the Superintendent. For purposes of professional advancement or initial salary determination, National Board Certification shall be considered equivalent to a master’s degree. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow more than one lane change per year. National Board Teacher Certification: Each employee who is awarded National Board Teacher Teachers Certification or National Certified School Counselor Certification while in the employ of the District shall receive a stipend of $1,000/year from the District in addition to the $1,000/year stipend paid by the Department of Education, for a period of ten years. However, in the event that the employee ceases employees cease to be an employee of the District or that the Department of Education ends such payments, the District shall be responsible for no further annual payments as of the date of the departure from employment or the date of the cessation of payment by the Department of Education. PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION 715.62 This program is intended to recognize teachers and specialists who volunteer to participate in specific areas of value and improvement for the district. Determination of eligibility for stipends identified in this policy shall be made by the P.I.I.E. Committee.