Salary Language. All units are semester units. Quarter units are converted to semester units by multiplying by a factor of two-thirds (2/3). All Members of the Bargaining Unit will be placed at least on step 1, column 1, (including alternative certification). Advancement across columns is dependent on having a BA. Members of the Bargaining Unit new to the District shall be given credit, year for year, for a maximum of six (6) years in K-12 certificated experience in accredited schools. A signing bonus can be designated on the position announcement for areas designated as special needs by the county. Members of the Bargaining Unit who, in any one school year, have served at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the number of work days specified in this contract shall be deemed to have served a complete school year for salary advancement purposes. Column Advancement Members of the Bargaining Unit shall be placed and/or advanced to the appropriate column of the salary schedule in accordance with the Members of the Bargaining Unit's completion of all requirements as defined within the salary schedule. Placement shall occur following the receipt by the District of an official transcript(s) or other official school document(s) showing completion of the required units or degree. When receipt occurs between the 1st and the 15th of the month, advancement will take place the next month. When receipt occurs between the 16th and the last day of the month, advancement will skip one month before taking effect. Approval of Units for Advancement A Member of the Bargaining Unit must have prior approval (see example Appendix 2) from the Superintendent or designee. Only units from accredited colleges and universities (as accepted by the California State Department of Education) shall be used for classification advancement. A Member of the Bargaining Unit or the District may appeal a decision regarding acceptability of units to the Superintendent or designee and then to the Board of Trustees, if a resolution is not achieved.
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Samples: Certificated Staff Agreement, Certificated Staff Agreement, Certificated Staff Agreement
