District Commitment. The District shall support employees in their pursuit of continuing professional development, including, but not limited to, activities that assist members to achieve progress towards goals as outlined in the Phoenix-Talent Schools’ Teacher Evaluation Handbook.
1. The District will provide certificates of completion to be applied toward professional development units for all District inservice activities.
2. Upon verification that a teacher has completed the Plan activities, the District shall not withhold signature on the teacher’s TSPC Professional Development Plan.
3. When a teacher completes the required number of PDU’s for his/her license renewal, the teacher will not be required to continue any further PDU’s. In addition, teachers will not be required to take a minimum number of PDU’s a year.
District Commitment. The District shall attempt, recognizing fiscal constraints, to reduce class sizes below the state-mandated levels in order to assure better student-teacher contact.
District Commitment. In recognizing the importance of retaining highly qualified teachers, a teacher remaining with the School District for a period of 5 years will receive a 1-time salary adjustment added to his/her base pay beginning in his/her 6th year in the amount of $1,000. Teachers who remain in the School District for a period of 10 years and who have qualified for additional compensation under Subd. 1 or 2 above, or Section 4, Subd. 4 and 5 below, during this period of time will receive a 1-time salary adjustment added to his/her base pay beginning in his/her 11th year in the amount of $1,000. Teachers who remain in the School District for a period of 15 years and who have qualified for additional compensation under Subd. 1 or 2 above, or Section 4, Subd. 4 and 5 below, during the previous 5 years will be entitled to a 1-time lump-sum payment in the amount of $1,100 at the completion of their 15th year said compensation awarded by October 1 in the following school year. Those teachers who remain in the School District for a period of 20 years or more and who have qualified for additional compensation under Subd. 1 or 2 above, or Section 4, Subd. 4 and 5 below during the previous 5 years, shall be entitled to receive a one-time lump-sum payment in the amount of $1,200 at the end of their 20th year and each successive 5-year period said compensation awarded by October 1 in the following school year.
District Commitment. The District agrees to provide all incoming ninth grade students beginning with the 2017-2018 school year with a rigorous program of studies and support which will provide them with an opportunity to meet the admission requirements for entrance into APU upon graduation from high school without need for remedial courses. Working with APU, the following benchmarks will be used by the District and communicated to students: Continuous enrollment in the Monrovia Unified School District for four years. Completion of all A-G coursework required by APU admission policies. If not exempt, participation in and successful completion of the Early Assessment Program in their junior year (11th grade) in Mathematics and English or successful completion of additional coursework designed to build the appropriate skills and knowledge as approved by APU. Submission of the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam for applying students. For students who earn a 3.5 unweighted GPA or higher, a test optional admission alternative may be offered. Submission of APU application during the application filing period to be completed by February 15th. Submission of final transcripts, letter of recommendation and other required documents by the specified deadlines. If admitted, submission of their confirmation/ deposit form by the deadline May 1st. If admitted, attendance at a registration event scheduled in June or July followed by new student orientation as scheduled by APU. The District will support the attainment of these benchmarks with an enhanced program including the following: A clear statement of academic expectations to students, staff, parents, and the community for ninth grade and each year thereafter. Additional approved 12th grade English course based on the Expository Reading and Writing course for students who have not received an EAP status of “Standard Exceeded.” AVID (advancement via individual determination) opportunities for high school students (if available at the school district). Clear criteria for identifying and supporting incoming ninth grade at-risk students. A systematic program of parent communication and education. Annual reports on the progress of each participating class. Provide notification to students and parents of academic progress twice a year. Provide opportunities for on-going teacher, counselor and parent training regarding APU's admissions requirements and their role in facilitating students' application, admission and enrollme...
District Commitment. The administration and the school board will protect the staff and other students to the maximum extent allowable under State law. 1676 1677 1678 1679 1680 1681 1682 1683 1684 1685 1686 1687 1688 1689 1690 1691 1692 1693 1694 1695 1696 1697 1698 1699 1700 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 1708 1709 1710 1711 1712 1713 1714 1715 1716 1717 1718 1719 1720 1721 1722
District Commitment. In recognizing the importance of retaining highly qualified administrators, an administrator remaining with the School District in an administrative position will be entitled for the lump sum payments in the schedule provided in the table below. Compensation will be awarded by October 1st. for a period of 5 years will receive a 1- time lump-sum payment beginning in his/her 6th year of service in the amount of $1,000200. Administrators who remain in the School District for a period of 10 years will receive a 1-time lump-sum payment beginning in his/her 11th year in the amount of $1,000200. Administrators who remain in the School District for a period of 15 years will be entitled to a 1-time lump-sum payment in the amount of $1,100 300 at the completion of their 15th year. Administrators who remain in the School District for a period of 20 years or more, shall be entitled to receive a one-time lump-sum payment in the amount of $1,200 400 at the end of their 20th year and each successive 5-year period said compensation awarded by October 1 in the following school year. For the duration of this contract, prior years of administrative service within the District will be recognized. Lump Sum in the beginning of 6th Year of Service $1,200 Lump Sum in the beginning of 11th Year of Service $1,200 Lump Sum in the beginning of 16th Year of Service $1,300 Lump Sum in the beginning of 21st Year of Service and each successive 5-year period $1,400
District Commitment. In recognizing the importance of retaining highly qualified staff, an Administrative Support Group employee remaining with the district for a period of at least eleven five (115) years with in an ASG position will receive a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $500. Administrative Support Group employee remaining with the district for a period of at least ten (10) years with in an ASG position will receive a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $750. Administrative Support Group employee who remains in the district for a period of at least sixteen (16) years in an ASG position will receive a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $750. Administrative Support Group employee who remains in the district, based on five-year increments, and based on the preceding language and criteria, in an ASG position will receive a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 for each five-year anniversary thereafter.
District Commitment. The District has been and agrees to continue providing the following support to the Foundation, provided the purpose continues to be met and the partnership commitment continues to be implemented. The District agrees to the following responsibilities:
District Commitment. In recognizing the importance of retaining highly qualified administrators, an administrator remaining with the School District in an administrative position will be entitled for the lump sum payments in the schedule provided in the table below. Compensation will be awarded by October 1st. For the duration of this contract, prior years of administrative service within the District will be recognized. Lump Sum in the beginning of 6th Year of Service $1,200 Lump Sum in the beginning of 11th Year of Service $1,200 Lump Sum in the beginning of 16th Year of Service $1,300 Lump Sum in the beginning of 21st Year of Service and each successive 5-year period $1,400
District Commitment. A. The Board shall cause the unit member on return, where eligible, to be reinstated in the position held by him/her at the time of the granting of the sabbatical leave.
