PAY AND ALLOWANCES 10.1 The regular rate of pay for bargaining unit members shall be in accordance with Appendix “A.” 10.2 All employees in the bargaining unit shall be paid at least once per month payable on or before the last working day of the month. If the normal pay date falls on a holiday, the paycheck shall be issued on the preceding workday. 10.3 Any error that is discovered that affects the salary of an employee shall be adjusted up to a three (3) year period. If the error is in favor of the employee, the employee will be compensated by the amount plus five percent (5%) interest for a period of no more than three (3) years. The amount will be paid within a forty-five (45) calendar day period. If the error is in favor of the District, a mutually acceptable repayment plan will be undertaken which will reduce the employee’s monthly check accordingly. 10.4 Any payroll adjustment due an employee in the bargaining unit as a result of working out of class, working overtime, or reasons other than payroll errors shall be included in either the following end-of-the-month or the 10th of the month payroll check. The supplemental pay period is from the 11th of the previous month to the 10th of the current month. 10.5 Any paycheck for an employee in the bargaining unit which is lost after receipt or which is not delivered within seven (7) days of mailing, if mailed, shall be replaced not later than five (5) working days following the employee’s notice to the payroll department for replacement of the check. 10.6 The District shall offer less than full time unit employees the opportunity to substitute for absent bargaining unit members. This opportunity shall be subject to the following: 10.6.1 Absent unusual circumstances, there will be no overlap in hours (i.e. the employee must first be able to perform his/her regular assignment). 10.6.2 The substitute assignment shall not result in overtime costs for the District. In such cases, the District may split the assignment or may offer the substitute opportunity to persons who are on the Classified substitute list. 10.6.3 The District and Unit agree that parental involvement is critical to maximize the educational opportunities for all students. Further, District and Unit agree that Unit members and certain classifications within the Unit require training and background parameters that are preserved by this agreement and state and federal laws. 10.6.4 Certain classifications that require certain certifications as a means to protect children are as follows: a. Paraprofessionals as detailed in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, see below) b. Preschool Assistant and Preschool Teacher. 10.6.5 Title I Paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have: a. High school diploma or the equivalent, and b. Two years of college (48 units), or
