Common use of Long Service Clause in Contracts

Long Service. 1. Teachers who are in the continuous employment of the School District for a period of four (4) years shall receive one half (1/2) an increment above that normally paid. 2. Teachers who are in the continuous employment of the School District for a period of eight (8) years shall receive one (1) increment above that normally paid. 3. For the purpose of this Article, continuous employment shall mean the number of years employment of the teacher dating from the most recent starting date in the School District and shall include all leaves within that period. 4. Part-time teachers who are in the continuous employment of the School District shall have their years of employment prorated.