PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C. 22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county. 22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C. 22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F. 22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C. 22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules. 22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire. 22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year. 22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience. 22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position. 22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position. 22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services. 22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement. 22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required. 22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year. 22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule. 22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. 22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers. 22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers. 22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. All
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County Upon written request credit will be placed allowed for time spent on active duty military service in the appropriate step armed forces of the United States up to four (4) years; a minimum of one full calendar year of active service is required, up to fifteen (15) years credit will be allowed for JROTC instructors; up to one (1) year of service in the Peace Corps will be credited for salary schedule purposes. However, no more than fifteen (Appendix C15) based upon verified total years will be allowed for out-of-county experience provided including military service in the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days armed forces of the date of hireUnited States and Peace Corps.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.service
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. All
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.APPENDIX B – TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2018-2019.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.School
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.APPENDIX B – TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2018-2019.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.APPENDIX E - PAY FOR POLK VIRTUAL SCHOOL TEACHERS.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.APPENDIX B – TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2018-2019.
22.1-22.1 5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix EAPPENDIX D - EXTENDED LEARNING/SUMMER SCHOOL/ADULT EDUCATION/PART TIME CAREER EDUCATION, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix CAPPENDIX B – TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2018-2019) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire. Upon written request credit will be allowed for time spent on active duty military service in the armed forces of the United States up to four (4) years; a minimum of one full calendar year of active service is required, up to fifteen (15) years credit will be allowed for JROTC instructors; up to one (1) year of service in the Peace Corps will be credited for salary purposes. However, no more than fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for out-of-county experience including military service in the armed forces of the United States and Peace Corps. Per FL Statute 1012.33, full credit on the salary schedule will be given for Florida public school experience. A year of experience on the salary schedule will be allowed when a teacher works one (1) day more than one-half the days of a full teacher contract year. When experience credit has been earned by current district teachers but not granted for the prior year, newly hired teachers shall also have the credit withheld for that year until current district teachers and newly hired teachers are granted the credit simultaneously.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.Experience
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
one (1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D APPENDIX C – SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY SCHEDULE and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center Technical College state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers Technical Colleges will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E APPENDIX D - EXTENDED LEARNING/SUMMER SCHOOL/ADULT EDUCATION/PART TIME CAREER EDUCATION of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. APPENDIX D - EXTENDED LEARNING/SUMMER SCHOOL/ADULT EDUCATION/PART TIME CAREER EDUCATION. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. AllAll scheduling options must have been exhausted before an administrator will receive permission for this variance. The appeal process for this variance is defined in the Staffing Plan.
22.11 Teachers at the area Technical Colleges who exceed the provisions in section 6.2-1 and 6.2-2 shall be paid at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay. This provision does not apply to part-time evening adult teachers.
22.11-1 Teachers in alternative education programs for “at risk” students including Xxxx Xxxxxx Opportunity Center, Xxx Xxxxx Opportunity Center, the Teen Parent Program, South County Center, New Horizon Learning Center, and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa, shall work a seven (7) hour day consisting of no more than 330 minutes per day of instructional contact time and 300 minutes per week of planning time. Teachers in such programs who have 270 minutes or less of instructional contact time per day shall be assigned to no more than seven and three-quarter hours per day.
22.12 The Board shall provide terminal pay for accumulated sick leave to any employee who has worked for the Board at least one year or to the employee's beneficiary without regard to length of service if service is terminated by death. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee in the final year of employment.
I. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee at the time of termination and the number of years of service in Polk County. Calculations shall be made as follows:
(a) During the second and third year of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(b) During the fourth, fifth and sixth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(c) During the seventh, eighth, and ninth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(d) During and after ten years of service with the Board, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
22.12-1 Any employee shall have the option to request delay of payment for sick leave days as terminal pay by notifying the Payroll Department in writing prior to the last scheduled workday of employment. For employees not being offered employment for the following school year, such days shall remain available for transfer as per §.1012.61 Florida Statute with the employee being responsible to provide any required documentation prior to the first scheduled work day of the new school year. Terminal pay will be processed immediately if such notification is not received by the first scheduled work day of the new school year.
22.13 Upon appropriate written authorization by the teacher, the Board shall deduct for annuities, credit union, United Way, insurance or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. The Board agrees to promptly disburse said sums.
22.14 Deductions for personnel during the regular school terms for daily absences not covered by the provisions of the agreement shall be made at the rate of 1/196 of the annual contractual salary per day.
22.15 Salaries for teachers who were employed as of the last day of the school year and continue employment the following year shall be paid in twelve (12) equal payments over twelve (12) months. Said payment shall begin in August and be made on the last workday of each month during the school term (excluding June) and on the last weekday of each month during June, and July.
22.15-1 Teachers working in July will be paid at the end of July for time worked in July. These employees will receive one check for holdback for the previous school year (issued one day before the end of the month) and one check for work in July issued on the last workday in July.
22.16 Evening adult school and Polk Virtual School checks shall be distributed to the teachers on the next scheduled pay date following the month during which the services were performed. Summer school checks shall be distributed on the next scheduled pay date following the month in which summer school is completed. Teachers will be provided at least a two month notice before this change is implemented.
22.17 Teachers hired by the Board to perform as a consultant and who work beyond the regular school day will be paid at the rate listed for their qualifications on the adult education teacher salary schedule.
22.18 Teachers required by the Board to participate in workshops or conferences on other than a regular school day will be paid at the rate of $18.09 per hour.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.in
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire. Upon written request credit will be allowed for time spent on active duty in military service up to four (4) years; a minimum of one full calendar year of active service is required, up to fifteen (15) years credit will be allowed for JROTC instructors; Up to one (1) year of service in the Peace Corps will be credited for salary purposes. However, no more than fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for out-of-county experience including military service and Peace Corps.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for given one (1) year credit on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducatorparaeducator up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively in writing to the date that personnel office by October 1 to receive credit for the transcript was received first semester; by Human Resource ServicesFebruary 1 for the second semester.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.The
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learningschool, summer school and teachers of career education industrial technical part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.E.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendentsuperintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all a sixth (6th) class, then work at least 50 minutes after the student contact time regular duty day and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for salary. This section shall not be used to circumvent the semesterhiring of additional full time teachers.
22.9-1 At the request of the superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer to teach a fourth class (on a four period schedule) and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary. Teachers teaching a fourth class shall be required to work fifty (50) minutes beyond the regular duty day. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendentsuperintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time on a daily basis, then work at least 50 minutes after the regular duty day and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semestersalary. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 22.10-1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily the rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days$10.00 per day. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular duty day to receive the supplemental pay.
22.11 Teachers at the Area Technical Centers who exceed the provisions in section 6.2-l(d) shall be paid a supplement of $17.00 per hour and work at least 50 minutes after their regular duty day. AllThis provision does not apply to part-time evening adult teachers.
22.11-1 Teachers in alternative education programs such as Xxxx Xxxxxx Opportunity Center, Xxx Xxxxx Alternative Education Center, Teen Parent Program, Adjudicated Youth Program, Outreach and Chance shall work a seven (7) hour day consisting of no more than 330 minutes per day of instructional contact time and 300
22.12 The Board shall provide terminal pay for accumulated sick leave to any employee who has worked for the Board at least one year or to the employee's beneficiary without regard to length of service if service is terminated by death. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee in the final year of employment.
I. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee at the time of termination and the number of years of service in Polk County. Calculations shall be made as follows:
(a) During the second and third year of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(b) During the fourth, fifth and sixth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(c) During the seventh, eighth, and ninth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(d) During and after ten years of service with the Board, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
22.13 Upon appropriate written authorization by the teacher, the Board shall deduct for annuities, credit union, United Way, insurance or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. The Board agrees to promptly disburse said sums.
22.14 Deductions for personnel during the regular school terms for daily absences not covered by the provisions of the agreement shall be made at the rate of 1/196 of the annual contractual salary per day.
22.15 Salaries for teachers hired for a full school year shall be paid in twelve (12) equal payments. Said payment shall be made on the last workday of each month during the school term and on the last weekday of each month during June, and July.
22.15-1 Teachers working in July will be paid at the end of July for time worked in July. These employees will receive one check for holdback for the previous school year (issued one day before the end of the month) and one check for work in July issued on the last workday in July.
22.15-1 Waiver for 2003-2004 Employees on Traditional School Calendar
22.16 Evening adult school checks shall be distributed to the teachers no later than the 15th of the month following the month during which the services were performed. Summer school checks shall be distributed no later than 15 days after summer school is completed.
22.17 Teachers hired by the Board to perform as a consultant and who work beyond the regular school day will be paid at the rate listed for their qualifications on the adult education teacher salary schedule.
22.18 Teachers required by the Board to participate in workshops or conferences on other than a regular school day will be paid at the rate of $8.50 per hour.
22.19 In the event of a payroll error resulting in an underpayment, non-payment, or overpayment, the employee shall be notified upon discovery of the error.
22.20 When an overpayment has occurred according to 22.19 the employee will meet with Human Relations Services to create a repayment schedule.
22.21 The schedule will show the total amount owed, the dollar amount to be repaid in installments with the end date for the last installment, and/or the additional hours to be worked.
22.22 This schedule must be signed by the employee and copied to the employee, the union and the personnel file.
22.23 When an underpayment occurs, an employee must IMMEDIATELY report the suspected underpayment to the worksite payroll secretary who will begin processing the correction according to payroll guidelines and the payroll calendar for the off-cycle checks.
22.24 Any teacher required by the Board to own or have continuing access to an automobile in order to properly perform their regular teaching duties shall be reimbursed for their school business travel at the per mile rate approved by the Board up to the limit of travel allowance set forth for their position.
22.25 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County who would not be eligible for a paycheck in August will be given the option of having an advance against their initial paycheck.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire.county
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for given one (1) year credit on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducatorparaeducator up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.E.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendentsuperintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendentsuperintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. AllAll scheduling options must have been exhausted before an administrator will receive permission for this variance. The appeal process for this variance is defined in the Staffing Plan.
22.11 Teachers at the Area Career Centers who exceed the provisions in section 6.2-1 and 6.2-2 shall be paid at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay. This provision does not apply to part-time evening adult teachers.
22.11-1 Teachers in alternative education programs for “at risk” students including Xxxx Xxxxxx Opportunity Center, Xxx Xxxxx Opportunity Center, the Teen Parent Program, South County Center, New Horizon Learning Center, and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa, shall work a seven (7) hour day consisting of no more than 330 minutes per day of instructional contact time and 300 minutes per week of planning time. Teachers in such programs who have 270 minutes or less of instructional contact time per day shall be assigned to no more than seven and three-quarter hours per day.
22.12 The Board shall provide terminal pay for accumulated sick leave to any employee who has worked for the Board at least one year or to the employee's beneficiary without regard to length of service if service is terminated by death. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee in the final year of employment.
I. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee at the time of termination and the number of years of service in Polk County. Calculations shall be made as follows:
(a) During the second and third year of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(b) During the fourth, fifth and sixth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(c) During the seventh, eighth, and ninth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(d) During and after ten years of service with the Board, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
22.12-1 Any employee shall have the option to request delay of payment for sick leave days as terminal pay by notifying the Payroll Department in writing prior to the last scheduled workday of employment. For employees not being offered employment for the following school year, such days shall remain available for transfer as per Florida Statute 1012.61 with the employee being responsible to provide any required documentation prior to the first scheduled work day of the new school year. Terminal pay will be processed immediately if such notification is not received by the first scheduled work day of the new school year.
22.13 Upon appropriate written authorization by the teacher, the Board shall deduct for annuities, credit union, United Way, insurance or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. The Board agrees to promptly disburse said sums.
22.14 Deductions for personnel during the regular school terms for daily absences not covered by the provisions of the agreement shall be made at the rate of 1/196 of the annual contractual salary per day.
22.15 Salaries for teachers who were employed as of the last day of the school year and continue employment the following year shall be paid in twelve (12) equal payments over twelve (12) months. Said payment shall begin in August and be made on the last workday of each month during the school term (excluding June) and on the last weekday of each month during June, and July.
22.15-1 Teachers working in July will be paid at the end of July for time worked in July. These employees will receive one check for holdback for the previous school year (issued one day before the end of the month) and one check for work in July issued on the last workday in July.
22.16 Evening adult school checks shall be distributed to the teachers on the next scheduled pay date following the month during which the services were performed. Summer school checks shall be distributed on the next scheduled pay date following the month in which summer school is completed. Teachers will be provided at least a two month notice before this change is implemented.
22.17 Teachers hired by the Board to perform as a consultant and who work beyond the regular school day will be paid at the rate listed for their qualifications on the adult education teacher salary schedule.
22.18 Teachers required by the Board to participate in workshops or conferences on other than a regular school day will be paid at the rate of $8.50 per hour.
22.19 Any employee overpaid for any of the following reasons, regardless of the amount, will receive notification of the overpayment and will be given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the Human Resource Services Division prior to recovery of the overpayment:
A. Employees who were placed incorrectly on the salary schedule.
B. Employees who received a supplement to which they were not entitled.
C. Employees who were inappropriately paid for teaching an extra period. All other employees who were overpaid for some reason other than those specified in items A., B., and C., immediately preceding shall receive notice of the overpayment and the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Human Resource Services Division when such overpayment exceeds five percent of their standard gross base pay per pay period.
22.19-1 In the event of a payroll error requiring notice as specified in 22.19, the employee shall be notified in writing. The payment or recovery of payroll errors shall be limited to the sum over or under paid during the 24-month period prior to the date of notification. Employees who have been notified of a pay error more than 24 months after the error occurred will not be held liable for repaying overages to the District, nor will employees be eligible to collect underpayment amounts from the District. However, while no underpayments or overpayments will be sought on errors discovered after more than 24 months, payroll will be corrected for all future wage and/or salary payments. If the payroll error occurred more than 72 months from the date of notification, no future wage or salary adjustments will be made.
22.19-2 The repayment of underpayments shall occur as soon as reasonably possible following notification. Repayment schedules shall be reduced to writing and show the total amount owed and the dollar amount of each installment with the end date. In the event that the employee will not agree to a repayment schedule, recovery of the overpaid sums shall not exceed five percent per pay period of the standard gross base pay at the time the overpayment is calculated. In the event of a factual dispute regarding the reason for or amount of an overpayment, the sole remedy shall be a hearing before a hearing officer agreed upon by the Superintendent/designee, and the Association/employee from an established panel of three attorneys. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final and binding. The cost of the hearing shall be borne equally by each side.
22.19-3 If a dispute exists regarding an alleged overpayment that does not require the district to notify the employee, the employee may request a meeting with a representative of Human Resource Services to review their issue.
22.19-4 If an employee from whom payment is due as the result of a payroll overpayment has accrued vacation and/or sick/personal time available, some time may be applied to the amount due. For employees who accrue vacation time, this time must be applied first. After accrued vacation time is applied, sick/personal time in excess of 10 days may be applied to the amount due at their current rate of pay.
22.20 In the event an employee is paid for leave time, and/or time not worked, that is determined to be unearned, such overpayment may be withheld in full during the next pay period(s). In the event of an employee‟s termination for any reason, any and all sums due the School Board may be withheld in full from any sums otherwise due to the employee.
22.21 In the event an employee believes an over or underpayment has occurred, the employee must report the suspected over or underpayment to the worksite payroll secretary who will begin researching and processing as appropriate.
22.22 Should the number of annual pay periods be changed, the repayment schedule will be restructured accordingly.
22.23 Any teacher required by the Board to own or have continuing access to an automobile in order to properly perform their regular teaching duties shall be reimbursed for their school business travel at the per mile rate approved by the Board up to the limit of travel allowance set forth for their position.
22.24 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County who would not be eligible for a paycheck in August will be given the option of having an advance against their initial paycheck.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire. Upon written request credit will be allowed for time spent on active duty in military service up to four (4) years; a minimum of one full calendar year of active service is required, up to fifteen (15) years credit will be allowed for JROTC instructors; up to one
(1) year of service in the Peace Corps will be credited for salary purposes. However, no more than fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for out-of-county experience including military service and Peace Corps. Per FL Statute 1012.33, full credit on the salary schedule will be given for Florida public school experience. A year of experience on the salary schedule will be allowed when a teacher works one (1) day more than one-half the days of a full teacher contract year.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted Annual Contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. AllAll scheduling options must have been exhausted before an administrator will receive permission for this variance. The appeal process for this variance is defined in the Staffing Plan.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for Upon written request credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience time spent on active duty military service in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days armed forces of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire United States up to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. Allfour
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C..
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.Services
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. AllAll scheduling options must have been exhausted before an administrator will receive permission for this variance. The appeal process for this variance is defined in the Staffing Plan.
22.11 Teachers at the Area Career Centers who exceed the provisions in section 6.2-2 and 6.2-3 shall be paid at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay. This provision does not apply to part-time evening adult teachers.
22.11-1 Teachers in alternative education programs for “at risk” students including Xxxx Xxxxxx Opportunity Center, Xxx Xxxxx Opportunity Center, the Teen Parent Program, South County Center, New Horizon Learning Center, and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa, shall work a seven (7) hour day consisting of no more than 330 minutes per day of instructional contact time and 300 minutes per week of planning time. Teachers in such programs who have 270 minutes or less of instructional contact time per day shall be assigned to no more than seven and three-quarter hours per day.
22.12 The Board shall provide terminal pay for accumulated sick leave to any employee who has worked for the Board at least one year or to the employee's beneficiary without regard to length of service if service is terminated by death. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee in the final year of employment.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.B.
22.1-1 The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. D. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.shall
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C..
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.E.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.B.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix ED, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step of the salary schedule (Appendix CB) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days of the date of hire.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County will be credited for one (1) year on the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to the personnel office no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the first working day of the school year.
22.3-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one (1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D C and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center Technical College state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors will be placed on an extended contract and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according to Appendix E D of the Salary Schedule.
22.8 The hourly salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. AllAll scheduling options must have been exhausted before an administrator will receive permission for this variance. The appeal process for this variance is defined in the Staffing Plan.
22.11 Teachers at the Area Technical Colleges who exceed the provisions in section 6.2-2 and 6.2-3 shall be paid at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay. This provision does not apply to part-time evening adult teachers.
22.11-1 Teachers in alternative education programs for “at risk” students including Xxxx Xxxxxx Opportunity Center, Xxx Xxxxx Opportunity Center, the Teen Parent Program, South County Center, New Horizon Learning Center, and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa, shall work a seven (7) hour day consisting of no more than 330 minutes per day of instructional contact time and 300 minutes per week of planning time. Teachers in such programs who have 270 minutes or less of instructional contact time per day shall be assigned to no more than seven and three-quarter hours per day.
22.12 The Board shall provide terminal pay for accumulated sick leave to any employee who has worked for the Board at least one year or to the employee's beneficiary without regard to length of service if service is terminated by death. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee in the final year of employment.
I. Such terminal pay shall be in the amount determined by the daily rate of pay of the employee at the time of termination and the number of years of service in Polk County. Calculations shall be made as follows:
(a) During the second and third year of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(b) During the fourth, fifth and sixth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(c) During the seventh, eighth, and ninth years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
(d) During and after ten years of service with the Board, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50% times the number of days of accumulated sick leave;
22.12-1 Any employee shall have the option to request delay of payment for sick leave days as terminal pay by notifying the Payroll Department in writing prior to the last scheduled workday of employment. For employees not being offered employment for the following school year, such days shall remain available for transfer as per §1012.61, Florida Statutes, with the employee being responsible to provide any required documentation prior to the first scheduled work day of the new school year. Terminal pay will be processed immediately if such notification is not received by the first scheduled work day of the new school year.
22.13 Upon appropriate written authorization by the teacher, the Board shall deduct for annuities, credit union, United Way, insurance or other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and Board. The Board agrees to promptly disburse said sums.
22.14 Deductions for personnel during the regular school terms for daily absences not covered by the provisions of the agreement shall be made at the rate of 1/196 of the annual contractual salary per day.
22.15 Salaries for teachers who were employed as of the last day of the school year and continue employment the following year shall be paid in twelve (12) equal payments over twelve (12) months. Said payment shall begin in August and be made on the last workday of each month during the school term (excluding June) and on the last weekday of each month during June, and July.
22.15-1 Teachers working in July will be paid at the end of July for time worked in July. These employees will receive one check for holdback for the previous school year (issued one day before the end of the month) and one check for work in July issued on the last workday in July.
22.16 Evening adult school and Polk Virtual School checks shall be distributed to the teachers on the next scheduled pay date following the month during which the services were performed. Summer school checks shall be distributed on the next scheduled pay date following the month in which summer school is completed. Teachers will be provided at least a two month notice before this change is implemented.
22.17 Teachers hired by the Board to perform as a consultant and who work beyond the regular school day will be paid at the rate listed for their qualifications on the Adult Education Teacher Salary Schedule.
22.18 Teachers required by the Board to participate in workshops or conferences on other than a regular school day will be paid at the rate of $18.09 per hour.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 22.1 All full-time teachers, with the exception of JROTC instructors, school psychologists, and secondary guidance counselors (defined as guidance counselors in schools housing seventh grade or above), will be paid for 196 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-1 A. The standard year employment for psychologists is 216 days, however flexible length contracts of 196 days or 247 days may be made available at the discretion of the Coordinator of Psychological Services. Requests for the flexible contracts are voluntary and positions will be filled according to seniority as defined in Article XIX, Section 19.2. A balance of flexible contracts will be maintained. Psychologists may be permitted to change to a flexible contract before each new school year through the Coordinator of Psychological Services. School psychologists performing psychological assessments of students on Saturday will be paid based on the Adult School Salary Schedule as shown in Appendix E. If a student is a no show the School Psychologist shall remain at the worksite for two (2) paid hours. Should there be more psychologists requesting these assignments than available referrals, assignments will be given according to seniority in the county.
22.1-2 JROTC instructors shall be given the option, at the beginning of the school year, of going on the teacher salary schedule or be paid on the basis of the Board's agreement with the various branches of the armed services. School psychologists and secondary guidance counselors shall be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix C.
22.1-3 All teachers employed in the Polk Virtual School program shall observe the traditional calendar. Polk Virtual School instructional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule shown in Appendix F.
22.1-4 College and Career Specialists will be paid for 216 days according to the salary schedule as shown in Appendix C.
22.1-5 Grant writers must adhere to the salary schedule (Appendix E, or in accordance with Article 22.18) when making budgets for teacher pay schedules.
22.2 Teachers hired for the first time in Polk County will be placed on the appropriate step purpose of the salary schedule (Appendix C) based upon verified out-of-county experience provided is to secure and retain quality teaching staff, to encourage improvement of teachers while in service, to give credit for training and experience, and to stimulate the out-of-county experience is verified in writing within 90 days continuous growth of the date of hireall teachers.
22.3 Teachers who were previously classroom paraeducators in Polk County B. Salary Payments
1. Salaries will be credited for one paid in twenty-six (1) year on 26), or when necessary twenty-seven (27), equal payments every other Friday or equal payments every other Friday ending with the teacher salary schedule for each two (2) years of service credited as a classroom paraeducator. Request for credit shall be submitted in writing to payday following the personnel office no later than ninety (90) last calendar days after the first working work day of the school year.
22.32. Direct deposits will be required for all payroll and reimbursements to all employees. The employee's earned amount will be deposited on the regularly scheduled payday.
3. Salary payments will be withheld until the requirements concerning professional staff records and reports have been met. Deadlines on these records and reports occur at the end of each semester.
C. Non-1 Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board degree Teacher Salary Schedule: Any non-union professional/technical personnel teaching degreed teacher will be awarded one placed in the BA salary column and will be paid at ninety-five (95) percent in 2023-2024. Starting 2024-2025 the
D. Changes in Salary Category:
1. Changes in salary category occur at the beginning of the school year or at the beginning of each semester.
a. To be considered for a salary category change, the employee must:
(1) year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of related service. Verification of experience credit must be received by Provide the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department Resources Office written intent to qualify for a salary category change within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one day more than one-half the contracted days of the professional/technical position. Up to fifteen (15) total years will be allowed for related out-of-district experience in addition calendar days after students report to all years of related in-county experience.
22.3-2 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a regionally accredited public school, or private school within fifteen (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one (1) year of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (9015) calendar days from date prior to the beginning of hire the second semester.
(2) Complete the work qualifying under Article 17, F, 1, prior to be paid retroactively the start of the next semester.
(3) Provide the appropriate documentation to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire the Human Resources Office by the next semester.
(4) Salary changes will be effective on the date received by next full pay period. The District must have at least seven (7) calendar days to process the change.
b. The Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year Resources Office will provide confirmation of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one placement within sixty (160) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.3-3 Teachers who were previously employed full-time by a non-regionally accredited public or private school (K-12 or college/university level) will be awarded one
(1) year of credit on the teacher salary schedule for every two (2) years of service. Verification of experience credit must be received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department within ninety (90) calendar days from date of hire to be paid retroactively to date of hire. Experience verification received more than 90 calendar days from date of hire will be effective on the date received by the Human Resource Services Division Personnel Department. A year of experience on the salary schedule is defined as working one (1) day more than one-half the contracted days of the position.
22.4 In order to be compensated for advanced degrees, all requirements must be completed and officially verified by Human Resource Services. Salary adjustments will be reflected retroactively to the date that the transcript was received by Human Resource Services.
22.5 Teachers hired to work on supplemented assignments extending beyond the regular school workday will be paid for their duties in accordance with the supplementary salary schedule as set forth in Appendix D and all other provisions of this agreement.
22.6 Teachers whose regularly assigned service is required beyond 196 days will be paid at the rate of 1/196 of their annual contracted salary for each day of service. The principal/immediate supervisor may recommend a supplemental contract for the number of days for which their services are required.
22.6-1 When Career Center state licensure programs require additional hours beyond the contractual workday, the administration shall meet with the affected instructors to discuss the best manner in which to meet said requirements within the confines of the contract. After meeting with the affected employees, the administration shall determine whether extended contracts or additional pay as referenced in 22.11 best addresses the scheduling needs for the following school year. The administrator shall also notify said employees at least two weeks prior to the end start of the school year.
22.7 Summer school offerings at the technical centers c. The Human Resources Office will provide confirmation of salary placement within thirty (30) days of eligible advancement for those staff changing categories.
2. An up-to-date transcript of credits showing total number of hours earned from each institution attended is required. Thereafter it will be based on student needs. If enrollment requirements are met, instructors necessary to present a credit slip that will be placed on an extended contract reproduced and paid their daily rate. Those classes not meeting enrollment requirements may be offered an hourly contract and paid according attached to Appendix E the transcript until such time as the next degree is earned, at which time a new transcript is required showing the granting of the Salary Scheduledegree.
22.8 The hourly 3. Payment for credits earned toward placement on the salary schedule for adult education, extended learning, summer school and teachers of career education part-time classes will be retroactive thirty (30) days from the receipt of satisfactory evidence, but in no case earlier than the completion date of the course(s).
4. The following will qualify for placement on the salary schedule:
a. Graduate level coursework related to the instructional program.
b. With prior approval of Human Resources, undergraduate credit related to the employee's instructional field.
c. Undergraduate credit in a course of study established and/or approved as set forth in Appendix E. Teachers who work a planned program by an approved teacher education institution.
d. Each non-credit course or workshop related to the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Summer Extended School Year (ESY) employee’s instructional field will be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay.
22.9 At the request of the Superintendent, a high school teacher may volunteer on a equivalent to one (1) semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10 At the request of the Superintendent, a middle school teacher may volunteer on a semester basis to teach all the student contact time and be paid one-sixth (1/6) of his/her salary for the semester. This section shall not be used to circumvent the hiring of additional full time teachers.
22.10–1 At the request of the Superintendent, elementary school teachers that teach all the student contact time on a daily basis will be paid for an additional hour at an hourly rate based upon their contractual daily rate of pay for with a maximum of 180 days. Teachers will not be required to spend additional time beyond their regular day. Allten
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
