Common use of Montessori Program Clause in Contracts

Montessori Program. The following conditions apply in placing and moving Montessori teachers on the teacher salary schedule per a 1998 stipulation: A. Teachers in a Montessori program, who have completed training in the Montessori method after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited American Montessori Society or an accredited American Montessori Institute institution, whether taken for college credit or not, shall qualify for placement on the teacher’s salary schedule at BA+60, provided the Board has not paid for any part of the Montessori training. Other placement and lane change provisions will apply pursuant to the rules set forth in Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. B. A teacher who receives Montessori certification as part of his/her Bachelor’s Degree program shall be placed pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement and not as described in A above. C. Teachers in a Montessori program who hold a Master’s Degree shall receive minimum placement beyond the MA+0 lane for Montessori certification as follows. If Montessori certification is comprised of graduate credits, teachers shall receive credit for all graduate credits earned or the placement shown below, whichever is greater: Montessori Certification Salary Schedule Placement One Level MA+30 Montessori teachers may qualify for higher placement based on eligible graduate or in-service credits earned pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. Subd. 2. Procedures for Effecting Lane Changes. IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LANE CHANGE INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCE WEBSITE. Evaluation of credits for lane changes shall be made within three

Montessori Program. The following conditions apply in placing and moving Montessori teachers on the teacher salary schedule per a 1998 stipulation: A. Teachers in a Montessori program, who have completed training in the Montessori method after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited American Montessori Society or an accredited American Montessori Institute institution, whether taken for college credit or not, shall qualify for placement on the teacher’s salary schedule at BA+60, provided the Board has not paid for any part of the Montessori training. Other placement and lane change provisions will apply pursuant to the rules set forth in Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. B. A teacher who receives Montessori certification as part of his/her Bachelor’s Degree program shall be placed pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement and not as described in A above. C. Teachers in a Montessori program who hold a Master’s Degree shall receive minimum placement beyond the MA+0 lane for Montessori certification as follows. If Montessori certification is comprised of graduate credits, teachers shall receive credit for all graduate credits earned or the placement shown below, whichever is greater: Montessori Certification Salary Schedule Placement One Level MA+30 Two Levels MA+45 Three Levels MA+60 Montessori teachers may qualify for higher placement based on eligible graduate or in-service credits earned pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. Subd. 2. Procedures for Effecting Lane Changes. IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LANE CHANGE INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCE WEBSITE. Evaluation of credits for lane changes shall be made within three

Montessori Program. The following conditions apply in placing and moving Montessori teachers on the teacher salary schedule per a 1998 stipulation: A. Teachers in a Montessori program, who have completed training in the Montessori method after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited American Montessori Society or an accredited American Montessori Institute institution, whether taken for college credit or not, shall qualify for placement on the teacher’s salary schedule at BA+60, provided the Board has not paid for any part of the Montessori training. Other placement and lane change provisions will apply pursuant to the rules set forth in Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. B. A teacher who receives Montessori certification as part of his/her Bachelor’s Degree program shall be placed pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement and not as described in A above. C. Teachers in a Montessori program who hold a Master’s Degree shall receive minimum placement beyond the MA+0 lane for Montessori certification as follows. If Montessori certification is comprised of graduate credits, teachers shall receive credit for all graduate credits earned or the placement shown below, whichever is greater: Montessori Certification Salary Schedule Placement One Level MA+30 Two Levels MA+45 Three Levels MA+60 Montessori teachers may qualify for higher placement based on eligible graduate or in-service inservice credits earned pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. Subd. 2. Procedures for Effecting Lane Changes. IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LANE CHANGE INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCE WEBSITE. Evaluation of credits for lane changes shall be made within threeDISTRICT

Montessori Program. The following conditions apply in placing and moving Montessori teachers on the teacher salary schedule per a 1998 stipulation: A. Teachers in a Montessori program, who have completed training in the Montessori method after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited American Montessori Society or an accredited American Montessori Institute institution, whether taken for college credit or not, shall qualify for placement on the teacher’s salary schedule at BA+60, provided the Board has not paid for any part of the Montessori training. Other placement and lane change provisions will apply pursuant to the rules set forth in Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. B. A teacher who receives Montessori certification as part of his/her Bachelor’s Degree program shall be placed pursuant to the provisions of Article 8, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement and not as described in A above. C. Teachers in a Montessori program who hold a Master’s Degree shall receive minimum placement beyond the MA+0 lane for Montessori certification as follows. If Montessori certification is comprised of graduate credits, teachers shall receive credit for all graduate credits earned or the placement shown below, whichever is greater: Montessori Certification Salary Schedule Placement One Level MA+30 Two Levels MA+45 Three Levels MA+60 Montessori teachers may qualify for higher placement based on eligible graduate or in-service inservice credits earned pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Section 2 of the collective bargaining agreement. Subd. 2. Procedures for Effecting Lane Changes. IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LANE CHANGE INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCE WEBSITEHR The teacher is responsible for checking the materials for accuracy and completeness before sending them to the Human Resources Department. Evaluation Erroneous and/or incomplete materials can delay the pay effective date. Teachers who want written verification that the Human Resources Department has received any submitted materials must submit their materials with a “Teacher Lane Change: Explanatory Information Form.” If the teacher wishes the verification sent to his/her home instead of credits for lane changes shall his/her school, a self-addressed, stamped envelope must also be made within threeincluded.