Salary Schedule Advancement Not Automatic. The increases listed in the Salary Schedule are not automatic, but are to be granted when professional services warrant an increase. Movement on the salary schedule is limited to one horizontal and one vertical movement per school year. If a teacher is to be held at a step on the Salary Schedule for reasons other than a uniform decision applicable to all teachers, he/she will be notified in writing at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the end of the school year. The reasons for such action will be included in the notification. Upon receipt of such notification such teacher and his/her representative and an Association representative shall be permitted an opportunity to be heard before the Board in closed session provided a written request for such hearing is given the Superintendent or designee within ten (10) teacher work days after receipt of such notification. Within ten (10) teacher work days after the hearing, the teacher and the Association shall be provided with the Board’s written decision and reasons therefore. The decision of the Board shall be final. Any teacher within District #117 who has been employed ninety (90) or more school days of the school term shall be entitled to advancement on the salary schedule.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
