Common use of Teachers' Appeal of Placement Clause in Contracts

Teachers' Appeal of Placement. a. A teacher who considers that his/her placement on the salary scale, as to category or experience (in accordance with Article B.26. or Article B.27. below), is incorrect, shall immediately notify his/her Union. b. The Union shall forward all requests which require further review, with or without recommendation, to the Teachers' Salary Placement Committee. c. The Teachers' Salary Placement Committee shall consist of two (2) persons representing the Board, two (2) persons representing the Union, and the Superintendent of Schools, Vancouver, or his/her nominee, as Chairperson. d. If the Board does not approve an application, on the request of the applicant the application shall be reviewed by the Teachers' Salary Placement Committee. The Teachers' Salary Placement Committee shall notify the applicant concerned of the decision and of the reasons therefore. e. The Teachers' Salary Placement Committee shall assume the responsibility of advising in writing any teacher who seeks advice in advance, on the acceptability of courses. f. The Teachers' Salary Placement Committee, if a request concerning qualifications is warranted, shall request that the teacher obtain an assessment of qualifications from the Teacher Qualification Service. g. The decision of the Committee shall be grievable in the case of placement on the scale. h. The decision of the Committee shall be grievable in the case of adjudication of Category 5+. Effective September 1, 2007, this clause does not apply and is replaced by PCA B.12.4.b.