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PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Unnamed: 1 | Unnamed: 2 | Unnamed: 3 | Unnamed: 4
Question | Answer | Footnote | Citation | Source: CBA (or bargained provision), district policy, state law, practice
CALENDAR
School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school? | 182 |  |  | CBA
STUDENTS: How many student half-days are listed on the school year calendar? | elementary: 2; secondary: 1  ------ Answer ending 07/10/2012 ------ 2  ------ Answer ending 07/13/2011 ------ 2  ------ Answer ending 07/01/2010 ------ 0 |  |  | CBA
STUDENTS: How many hours are students scheduled to be in school each year? | 1,232 |  | p. 42, [NAME]. 45. 1 | CBA
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school (excluding paid holidays)? | 192 |  |  | CBA
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students, according to the school year calendar? | 10 |  |  | CBA
TEACHERS: What does the district consider the teacher contract year for purposes of calculating the daily rate of pay? | 192 for professional growth level, 192-207 for career ladder and extra teaching opportunity positions |  | p. 50, [NAME]. 53. 1 | CBA
TEACHERS: Does the district consider paid holidays part of its contract year? (see footnote for number of paid holidays counted) | no |  | p. 50, [NAME]. 53. 1 | CBA
What types of alternate schedules can schools implement? | extended day | Accelerated Learning Academies. The work day at these schools is 8 hours and the work year is 207 days (192 student days). Teachers receive additional compensation for working in these schools. Additional compensation is also awarded to teachers of enrichment periods, who teach additional classes as a result of extra course offerings resulting in a longer school day. | p. 5 p. 63, [NAME]. 79 | CBA
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students? | 6 hours, 46 minutes | The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts being encouraged across the School District. | p. 42, [NAME]. 45. 1 | CBA
How long is the school day for secondary students? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) | elementary: 7 hours, 16 minutes for professional growth level, 8 hours for career ladder and extra teaching opportunity positions; secondary: 7 hours, 25 minutes | Secondary teachers work four 7 hour, 16 minute days and one 8 hour day per week, averaging a 7 hour, 25 minute work day. The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts. | p. 42, [NAME]. 45. 1; p. 47, [NAME]. 48. 1 | CBA
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings) | elementary: 25 minutes (either before or after the student day); secondary: not specified | The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts being encouraged across the School District. | p. 42, [NAME]. 45. 1, 2 | CBA
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? | 1 period per day (special education teachers may receive more than 1 period per day) |  | p. 43, [NAME]. 45. 5. b, c (3) | CBA
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? | 1 period per day | In addition to the preparation period, secondary teachers receive one professional period daily which may be used for purposes such as tutoring or professional development. | p. 44, [NAME]. 46. 1. a | CBA
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? | secondary: 1 period per week for secondary teachers enabled by an extended work day, elementary: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | In addition to the preparation period, secondary teachers receive one professional period daily which may be used for purposes such as tutoring or professional development. | p. 47, [NAME]. 49. 1. a | CBA
How many different preparations can a secondary teacher have? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What happens if a teacher loses a preparation period? | -monetary compensation | Payment is made for the fourth missed preparation period and all those thereafter (no payment is made for the the first three missed preparation periods.) | p. 6, [NAME]. 129 | CBA
Faculty Meetings
How often are faculty meetings held? | no more than once a week |  | p. 53, [NAME]. 61. 1 | CBA
How much advance notice is required before a principal can hold a faculty meeting? | 48 hours |  | p. 53, [NAME]. 61. 2 | CBA
Is the amount of time for a faculty meeting capped? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | p. 53, [NAME]. 61 | CBA
CLASS SIZE
Class [NAME]
What is the class size restriction for prekindergarten? | 20  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ documents | District acknowledges state law, although they recommend a maximum of 17 students for high quality programming. | Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for kindergarten? | 25 |  | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (1) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 1? | 25 | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (1) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 2? | 25 |  | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (1) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 3? | 25  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ 28  ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ 28  ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ 28  ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ 28 | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (1) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 4? | 28 | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (2) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 5? | 28 | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. a. (2) Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 6? | 28 (academic); 34 (arts and nonacademic); 40 (physical education) | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. [NAME]Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 7? | 28 (academic); 34 (arts and nonacademic); 40 (physical education) | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. [NAME]Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grade 8? | 28 (academic); 34 (arts and nonacademic); 40 (physical education) | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 7, Art. 11. 1. [NAME]Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What is the class size restriction for grades 9-12? | 30 (academic); 34 (nonacademic); 43 (physical education) | CBA is not clear on which grades constitute elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, thus the Administrative Regulation was used to determine this distinction. | p. 8, Art. 11. 1. [NAME]Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded? | a paraprofessional is assigned to the class other   ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------   ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------   ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------   ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ | , teacher will have a reduction of students scheduled to another class or other classes to achieve the average.. The paraprofessional assignment is only relevant for kindergarten and first grades. Classes in an individual school may range between plus or minus six (6) of the applicable reasonable class size figure, except that this provision shall not necessarily apply to every single class within the school. Class sizes in an individual school shall not average in excess of five (5) more than the applicable reasonable class size figure. | p. 8, Art. 11. 1. d. 3. Administrative Regulation 114: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/14311059122535553/blank/browse.asp?a=383&bmdrn=2000&bcob=0&c=64592# | CBA
COMPENSATION-FRINGE BENEFITS
Health Insurance
Are any benefits available only to union members? | no |  |  | CBA
How much of the employee's health insurance premium is paid by the employer? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
How much of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium is paid by the employer? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Pensions/Retirement
Is a supplemental pension system available to employees? If so, what is the plan design of the supplemental option? | yes: defined contribution plan |  | p. 1, D. 3 p. 99, [NAME]. 135 | CBA
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is there a penalty for a teacher who fails to notify the district that he/she intends to resign/retire by the district's deadline? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Life Insurance
Does the teacher have to pay for basic life insurance? | no | The amount of accidental death insurance per employee is $200,000. | p. 98, [NAME]. 131 | CBA
If basic life insurance is not automatically included in the benefits package, how much is the minimum premium that the teacher has to pay? |  |  | p. 98, [NAME]. 131 | CBA
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What is the cap on tuition reimbursement for a single year? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must a course be related to the teacher's current or future assignment or certification to be eligible for tuition reimbursement? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must a course be applied towards a degree to be eligible for tuition reimbursement? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must a course be at the graduate level or does undergraduate coursework also qualify for tuition reimbursement? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must the teacher meet a grade requirement to be eligible for tuition reimbursement? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must the course have been approved by the administration to be eligible for reimbursement? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
COMPENSATION-SALARY
Structure of the Salary Schedule
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? | bachelor's lane: 7.97%; master's lane: 7.94% (based on traditional salary scale)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ bachelor's lane: 7.89%; master's lane: 7.87% |  |  | CBA
How many years of experience does it take for a teacher with a bachelor's [NAME] degree to reach the maximum salary? | 9.5; teachers on the 10th step (year 9) receive a raise after 6 months which brings them to the maximum step on the traditional salary schedule |  |  | CBA
Teachers in most districts earn a raise for each additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors. What is the average annual adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year) | 1.21% (based on the traditional salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 1.22% (traditionaly salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 1.2% (traditionaly salary schedule) |  |  | CBA
What is the average total change in salary accounting for both earning an additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors? (reported as the percentage of change from the previous year) | 9.19% (based on the traditional salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 9.13% (traditional salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 9.2% (traditional salary schedule) |  |  | CBA
How many lanes are on the teacher's salary schedule? | 2 on the traditional salary schedule: BA, [NAME] (in addition to the 2 lanes, there are salary differentials for teachers with the following additional credits beyond a degree: BA+10, BA+20, MA+10, MA+20, MA+30, MA+40, MA+50, MA+60, PhD, national board certification);  4 levels on the career schedule |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? | 2,552 on the traditional salary schedule;  0 on the career ladder as compensation is not tied to advanced degrees |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
Annual Salary
What is the maximum annual salary available to teachers? What are the education requirements for this salary? How many years of experience are required to achieve this salary? | 90,500; PhD and National Board Certification; 9.5 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)   ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 84,400; PhD; 9.5 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree? | 38,620 (traditional salary schedule);  39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 38,120 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 37,620 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 37,120 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? | 45,990 (traditional salary schedule);  50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 45,490 (traditional salary schedule); 50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 44,990 (traditional salary schedule); 48,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 44,490 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? | 80,300 (traditional salary schedule);  60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 78,800 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 77,300 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 75,800 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? | 40,710 (traditional salary schedule);  39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 40,210 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 39,710 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 39,210 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? | 48,430 (traditional salary schedule);  50,000 - 55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 47,930(traditional salary schedule); 50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 47,430(traditional salary schedule); 48,000 (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 46,930 |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? | 84,300 (traditional salary schedule);  60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 01/25/2013 ------ 82,800 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 81,300 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule) |  | p. 29, [NAME]. S. | CBA
Daily Rate of Pay
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 201.15 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 198.54 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 195.95 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 193.33 |  |  | CBA
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 239.53 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 01/25/2013 ------ 236.93 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 234.32 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 231.72 |  |  | CBA
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 418.23 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 410.42 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 327.47 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 322.79 |  |  | CBA
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 212.03 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 01/25/2013 ------ 209.43 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 206.82 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 204.22 |  |  | CBA
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 252.24 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 01/25/2013 ------ 249.64 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 247.03 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 244.43 |  |  | CBA
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? (annual salary / teacher work days on calendar) | 439.06 (traditional salary schedule);  calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending [NAME] ------ 431.25 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 04/03/2012 ------ 343.46 (traditional salary schedule); calculation unavailable for teachers on the career ladder salary schedule as the number of work days varies  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ 338.78 |  |  | CBA
Starting Salary with Prior Work Experience
For what types of prior teaching experience can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule? |  | , the Superintendent is authorized to credit past experience of an applicant for determination of salary. | Board Policy 509: bit.ly/Zf42nf | CBA
For how many years of experience does a teacher new to the district, but not new to teaching, qualify? (see footnote for differences between types of teaching experience) |  | The Superintendent is authorized to credit past experience of an applicant for determination of salary. | Board Policy 509: bit.ly/Zf42nf | CBA
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for subject-related work experience? How many years of experience are awarded for subject-related experience? | Superintendent is authorized to credit past experience of an applicant for determination of salary |  | Board Policy 509: bit.ly/Zf42nf | CBA
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for serving in the military or Peace Corps? How many years of experience are awarded for military or Peace Corps experience? | Superintendent is authorized to credit past experience of an applicant for determination of salary |  | Board Policy 509: bit.ly/Zf42nf | CBA
[NAME]
Can a teacher earn additional pay on the basis of performance; if so, how much? | yes, bonuses of $1,000-$13,300 are available depending on the program |  | p. 1, Art. B. 2 | CBA
Other Differentiated Pay
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? | yes, teachers of the emotionally disturbed earn a bonus of $1,000 |  | p. 83, [NAME]. 115. e | CBA
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? | yes, $4,600 per year |  | p. 80, [NAME]. 112. 1. b | CBA
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is any additional compensation available to teachers at schools using improvement models? | yes, turnaround teachers are career ladder positions at low performing schools, they receive a $12,200 annual differential |  | p. 6, Sec. I. 3. | CBA
Additional Pay for Supplemental Duties
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head? | issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school head football coach? | $6,673 |  | p. 84, [NAME]. 116 | CBA
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school drama sponsor? | $2,535 is allotted per school, though it need not be awarded to one person in a lump sum | This figure is based on a total of 150 hours per school at a rate of $16.90 per hour. | p. 91, [NAME]. 127 6, p. 93, 3 | CBA
Do teachers earn a stipend or credit for attending professional development outside the scheduled workday? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 317: http://tinyurl.com/bp8c2hs | CBA
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative evaluation? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
After how many year(s) of service is a teacher eligible for a longevity bonus? | 22 and every year thereafter |  | p. 80, Arts. 110, 111 | CBA
DISMISSAL
Dismissals
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What are the consequences if a tenured or annual contract (tenure nonexistent) teacher is deemed unsatisfactory at the end of the formal remediation period? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Does a district have to cite the causes for not renewing a nontenured contract? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the decision to dismiss a nontenured teacher during the term of the contract be appealed beyond the district level? | issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
EVALUATION
Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? | classroom observation participation in professional development opportunities student achievement professional responsibilities contributions outside the classroom self-assessment peer input | Until 2013-2014, the observation component is the only element that goes into determining a teacher's final rating.  The student survey and value-added measures are in use but will not count until 2013-2014. For more detailed description of observation components, see the RISE rubric: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/1483204413255233/lib/1483204413255233/Documents/RISE_rubric_2011-12.pdf | Empowering Effective Teachers, Multiple Measures: http://bit.ly/YWY2z6 | CBA
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? | yes | District-based Instructional Leaders are involved in observations and evaluation. | Empowering Effective Teachers, Career Ladders: http://bit.ly/Rof9r9 | CBA
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? | yes - observation and rating of teacher yes - observation and feedback to administrator with no rating | Instructional Team Leaders conduct formative evaluations of peers in their own school as well as summative (includes rating) evaluation of peers in other schools. | p. 6 (footnote) Empowering Effective Teachers, Career Ladders: http://bit.ly/Rof9r9 | CBA
Does the evaluation include student input? | student survey required-does not factor into evaluation rating  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | Effective 2013-2014, student surveys will count towards a teacher's final rating. | Empowering Effective Teachers, Multiple Measures: http://bit.ly/YWY2z6 | CBA
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? | conference with evaluator |  | p. 6 | CBA
Must the teacher receive feedback following an evaluation? | written report conference upon request by teacher or administrator |  | p. 2 | CBA
How many categories of ratings are there? | 4: unsatisfactory; basic; proficient; distinguished |  |  | CBA
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? | multiple observations - announced and unannounced |  | p. 2 | CBA
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
Must objective student growth/achievement data count towards a teacher's evaluation rating? | no (yes, effective 2013-2014) | In 2013-14, PA School Code of 1949, Sec. 1123 will require that student performance count towards 50% of a teacher's evaluation rating.  The 50% breaks down as follows: 15% building level data; 15% teacher specific data; 20% elective data.  Teacher specific data might include standardized tests results, value added data, progress towards meeting goals, local developed school and district rubrics.  Elective data might include locally developed assessments including student work, standardized tests, industry-certified exams, district-designed measures. | Empowering Effective Teachers, Multiple Measures: http://bit.ly/YWY2z6 | CBA
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (by 2013-2015 in accordance with PA School Code of 1949, Sec. 1123: progress towards meeting goals, student work, locally-developed measures, industry certified exams, district-designed measures) |  | Empowering Effective Teachers, Multiple Measures: http://bit.ly/YWY2z6 | CBA
Evaluation Requirements for Nontenured Teachers
How frequently are nontenured teachers evaluated? | twice a year | Nontenured teachers are observed six times, formally and informally, twice a year for two evaluations. | p. 6 | CBA
What is the minimum number of times a nontenured teacher must be observed? | dependent on previous performance level  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ 8 |  | p. 8 | CBA
What is the deadline for the first observation of the nontenured teacher? | beginning of year  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | p. 6 | CBA
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the nontenured teacher? | May or June |  |  | CBA
What is the required minimum length of an observation for a nontenured teacher? | half a class period |  | p. 6 | CBA
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently are tenured teachers evaluated? |  | , summative once every first and second years; formative in every third year. Each year 1/3 of tenured teachers participate in a "Supported Growth Project" with a team of peers. | p. 6 | CBA
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed? | dependent on previous performance level  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ 4 |  | p. 8 | CBA
What is the deadline for the first observation of the tenured teacher? | beginning of year |  | p. 6 | CBA
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? | May or June |  |  | CBA
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's observation? | half a class period  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | p. 6 | CBA
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What are the consequences if a tenured or annual contract (tenure nonexistent) teacher is deemed unsatisfactory at the end of the formal remediation period? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What elements are specified/required in the remediation policy? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? | no | The teacher may, instead of a grievance, request a conference with principal and/or file a rebuttal which becomes part of his/her personnel file and/or request a conference with HR. | p 27, [NAME]. 29. 6. | CBA
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to another school? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative evaluation? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
How long is the remediation period? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the results of a negative evaluation ever be removed from a teacher's personnel file? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 314: http://tinyurl.com/c2pfbx6 | CBA
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
General Employment Provisions
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a teacher must have in a district before tenure is granted? | 3 years  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | In accordance with state law. | p. 6 (footnote) | CBA
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is there a management rights clause in the contract? | yes |  | p. 5, Art. 5 | CBA
Is there a penalty for a teacher who fails to notify the district that he/she intends to resign/retire by the district's deadline? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Working Conditions
Does the school district provide legal assistance to teachers sued for actions taken in carrying out their work? | yes  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 321: http://tinyurl.com/bp8c2hs | CBA
Does the school district reimburse for damage to a teacher's property incurred on school grounds? If so, for what amount? | yes  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 309: http://tinyurl.com/bp8c2hs | CBA
Teacher Conduct
Is there a dress code for teachers? | yes  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 304: http://tinyurl.com/bp8c2hs | CBA
Personnel File
Can the results of a negative evaluation ever be removed from a teacher's personnel file? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 314: http://tinyurl.com/c2pfbx6 | CBA
Student Behavior
Does a teacher have the right to remove a disruptive student from the classroom? | yes |  | p. 12 | CBA
Do teachers have the right to refuse a student's return to the classroom? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Must a teacher be notified of a disruptive student's behavior history? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is corporal punishment permitted? | no |  | p. 3 | CBA
GRIEVANCES
Grievance Procedure
Whom does the teacher meet with in each step of the grievance process? | principal (informal); principal (formal); next level administrator; superintendent/designee; board of education |  | pp. 24-26, [NAME]. 27 | CBA
How many formal steps occur in the grievance process? | 4 |  | pp. 24-26, [NAME]. 27 | CBA
How many days does a teacher have to first file a grievance? | 14 days | 10 school/business days | p. 24, [NAME]. 27 | CBA
Which party pays for costs related to the grievance process? | shared between district and union |  | p. 26, [NAME]. 27. | CBA
Is an arbitration or board of education decision concerning a filed grievance final and binding? | yes |  | p. 26, [NAME]. 27 | CBA
Teacher Rights in the Grievance Procedure
About which areas of the agreement may a teacher not file a grievance? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? | no | The teacher may, instead of a grievance, request a conference with principal and/or file a rebuttal which becomes part of his/her personnel file and/or request a conference with HR. | p 27, [NAME]. 29. 6. | CBA
What types of grievances qualify for an expedited process? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
If a teacher takes leave during the grievance process, does he/she suffer a loss of leave or pay? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
LAYOFFS
Layoffs
Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured? | yes |  | p. 31 | CBA
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off TENURED teachers? | seniority is sole criterion |  | p. 31 | CBA
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off NONTENURED teachers? | seniority is sole criterion |  | p. 31 | CBA
Does a teacher's classroom performance have to be considered when determining which teachers to lay off? | no |  | p. 31 | CBA
When layoffs occur, how is a tie in seniority broken? |  | , ties are broken by previous years of experience as sub or in another school district or in non-public school district. | p. 31 | CBA
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level? | district level |  | p. 31 | CBA
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs? | August 1 |  | p. 31, [NAME]. 31, 4. [NAME] | CBA
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference? | yes-mandatory recall of all teachers in inverse order of layoffs |  | pp. 32-33 | CBA
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? | indefinitely |  | p. 33 | CBA
LEAVE
Sick & Personal Leave
What is the total possible number of paid general leave days (sick, personal, and other days used for personal reasons) a teacher can get each year? | 12-14 (12 sick; 0-2 personal) | First and second year teachers get zero personal days; teachers who begin their third year of continuous service get two personal days. | p. 127, Art. 144, 1.; pp. 128-129, Art. 126, 1. | CBA
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? | 12-14 | First and second year teachers get zero personal days; teachers who begin their third year of continuous service get two personal days. | p. 127, Art. 144, 1.; pp. 128-129, Art. 126, 1. | CBA
How many paid sick days is a teacher issued each year? | 12 |  | p. 127, Art. 144, 1. | CBA
How many paid personal days is a teacher issued each year? | 0-2 | First and second year teachers get zero personal days; teachers who begin their third year of continuous service get two personal days. | pp. 128-129, Art. 126, 1. | CBA
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? | yes |  | p. 127, Art. 144. 1. | CBA
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? | personal days convert to sick days for accumulation |  | p. 130, [NAME]. 147 | CBA
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? | no maximum |  | p. 127, Art. 144, 1. | CBA
Can a teacher donate sick leave to a sick leave bank? | issue not addressed in a scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? | 3; absence on a Friday and following Monday; absence on the day before and after a holiday; or excess use of sick leave in 1 and 2 day increments; may request documentation from district-approved doctor for assault leave |  | p. 127, Art. 144. 3; p. 128, [NAME]. 145. 1. [NAME] | CBA
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? | yes | , attendance for Federation or Federation-supported educational conferences and workshops is included. | p. 39, [NAME]. 35 | CBA
Can a teacher take sabbatical leave? | yes | District acknowledges state law. | p. 38, [NAME]. 33. 12. | CBA
How many years of service are required for a teacher to be eligible for a sabbatical leave? | 10 years  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | The 10 years is for professional service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; 5 of those years must be within the school district. | Board Policy 318.6:http://tinyurl.com/dy4tvvq | CBA
How much is a teacher paid during sabbatical? | 50% of salary |  | Board Policy 318.6:http://tinyurl.com/dy4tvvq | CBA
Other Leave
How much unpaid maternity/child care leave can teachers take? | up to 2 years |  | pp. 36-37, [NAME]. 33. 3. a. | CBA
How much paid maternity/child care leave can teachers take? | accumulated sick leave during medical disability |  | pp. 36-37, [NAME]. 33. 3. a. | CBA
Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons), professional development, and maternity leave, what other types of paid leave does the district offer? | quarantine, diseases contracted from children, bereavement ( up to 4 days depending on degree of relative), jury duty or subpoenaed court appearance, assault on duty or worker's compensation leave | Diseases contracted from children include mumps, scarlet fever, measles, or chicken pox. | p. 39, [NAME]. 36; p. 128, [NAME]. 145; pp. 130-131, [NAME]. 149, p. 132, Art. 154. 1 | CBA
[NAME]
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? | first week of school or during the month of June; first and last day of each school week (generally, Mondays and Fridays); day before or after a holiday; when leave is requested on two consecutive workdays; days scheduled for testing or other activities. | Emergency, graduation, wedding, religious holidays, and urgent needs are acceptible excuses for leave on the restricted days. | p. 129, Art. 146. 6. | CBA
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much? | yes | , $500/semester based on a drawing. Eligibility requirements not stated. | p. 128, [NAME]. 144. 9. | CBA
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? | yes | , 50% of accumulated days paid at 28% of daily rate of Step 10 of the Master's Degree, Master's Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree + 30 Credits [NAME]. | p. 105, Art. 130, 1 & 4. | CBA
What is the maximum payment for unused sick leave at retirement for a teacher with a master's degree and 30 years of experience in the district? | $25,570.85  ------ Answer ending 03/13/2013 ------ $40,006.22 |  | p.105, [NAME]. 130. 4. | CBA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
General
Do teachers earn a stipend or credit for attending professional development outside the scheduled workday? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | Board Policy 317: http://tinyurl.com/bp8c2hs | CBA
Mentors
Is a mentor available to a new teacher? | yes-available | Unclear if all new teachers are assigned a mentor.  Also, the district is currently piloting a New Teacher Induction and Pre-Tenure Mentoring program at two schools. | p. 62, [NAME]. 78 http://bit.ly/15KBS6n | CBA
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Who selects teachers to be mentors? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is it expected that a mentor will have experience in subject area/grade related to the teacher's teaching assignment? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What is the minimum number of years of experience a teacher must have to be eligible to be a mentor? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is a mentor paid? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | Mentors are paid when induction meetings occur during a mentor's preparation time. | p. 62, [NAME]. 78.2 | CBA
Are mentors provided with training? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Does a mentor have reduced teaching responsibilities or release time? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Does a mentor observe the teacher teaching? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Summer Orientation
Is there a summer orientation for new teachers? | yes |  | p. 63, [NAME]. 78.7; p. 69, [NAME]. 93 | CBA
How long is the standard summer orientation that the district provides for new teachers? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ 3 weeks |  | p. 62, [NAME]. 78 | CBA
Leave for Professional Development
Is there additional leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? | yes | , attendance for Federation or Federation-supported educational conferences and workshops is included. | p. 39, [NAME]. 35 | CBA
Can a teacher take sabbatical leave? | yes | District acknowledges state law. | p. 38, [NAME]. 33. 12. | CBA
How many years of service are required for a teacher to be eligible for a sabbatical leave? | 10 years  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------ issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | The 10 years is for professional service in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; 5 of those years must be within the school district. | Board Policy 318.6:http://tinyurl.com/dy4tvvq | CBA
How much is a teacher paid during sabbatical? | 50% of salary |  | Board Policy 318.6:http://tinyurl.com/dy4tvvq | CBA
SCHOOL INTERVENTION AND IMPROVEMENT
School Intervention and Improvement
Is there a waiver or variance provision for portions of or the entire collective bargaining agreement? | yes |  | p. 51, [NAME]. 50. 3. [NAME] | CBA
Can the waiver or variance provisions apply to school intervention and improvement? | yes | In the process of restructuring, a faculty may need to secure a waiver from some provision(s) of the collective bargaining agreement, from a Board policy, from a system-wide established practice, or from some provision(s) of the Pennsylvania School Code. | p. 51, [NAME]. 50. 3. | CBA
When a school begins the improvement process, what rights does an excessed teacher have in finding a new assignment? | excessed teachers follow the involuntary transfer process |  | p. 7, Sec. I. 7. | CBA
Do principals at schools using improvement models have greater leeway in hiring teachers than their counterparts in other schools? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What alternative work schedule options can schools implementing intervention or improvement models employ? | turnaround teachers work an extended school day and year, 8 hour work day and 198 day school year, the entire school may not be on that schedule |  | p. 6, Sec. I. 3; p. 11, Sec. [NAME] | CBA
Is any additional compensation available to teachers at schools using improvement models? | yes, turnaround teachers are career ladder positions at low performing schools, they receive a $12,200 annual differential |  | p. 6, Sec. I. 3. | CBA
Do teachers in schools using improvement models receive additional hours of professional development? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
SUBSTITUTES
Conditions of Substitute Employment
What is the minimum education required to be a substitute teacher? | bachelor's degree | PA Teaching Certificate or passing Praxis scores required. | Human Resources, "Apply to Become a Substitute Teacher": http://bit.ly/YRAsRr | CBA
Do substitute teachers have to earn a license? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are substitute teachers required to complete pre-service training? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are substitute teachers evaluated? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Substitute Pay and Benefits
What is the standard daily rate of pay for substitute teachers? | $100/day; $103 (teachers in Accelerated Learning Academies);. $131/day if sub worked at least 40 days during previous 2 semesters ($135 in an ALA) | Substitutes who have worked 40 or more days for each of the 2 previous semesters earn $131/day. | Human Resources FAQ: http://bit.ly/YRAsRr p. 79, [NAME]. 108 | CBA
Are substitute teachers eligible for health benefits? | yes for full-time substitutes |  | p. 68, [NAME]. 91.2 | CBA
Apart from health benefits, what other benefits are available to substitute teachers? | full-time substitutes receive sick and personal leave |  | pp. 115-116, Art. 144.4, 146.3 | CBA
Are substitute teachers eligible to be members of a collective bargaining unit? | yes, if substitute works 40 days per semester for 2 semesters |  | p. 1, Art. 1.1b | CBA
If a substitute is hired as a permanent teacher can s/he apply past years of substitute service toward placement on the salary schedules? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Long Term Substitutes
After how many days is a substitute teacher classified as a 'long-term' substitute? | 40 |  | Human Resources, FAQ's: http://bit.ly/YRAsRr | CBA
Are long term substitute teachers paid a different rate than the standard daily rate for substitutes? | begins on step 1 of salary schedule ($34,800) |  | Human Resources - FAQ's: http://bit.ly/YRAsRr | CBA
Teachers as Substitutes
Do teachers receive compensation when assigned additional students due to the lack of a substitute teacher? | yes, $13.61/period after 3 surrendered preparation periods of the semester |  | p. 96, [NAME]. 129 | CBA
[NAME]
Role of Tenure on Teacher Assignment and Employment
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a teacher must have in a district before tenure is granted? | 3 years  ------ Answer ending 03/12/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | In accordance with state law. | p. 6 (footnote) | CBA
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
How long is the probationary term when a tenured teacher transfers districts within the state? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
TRANSFER & ASSIGNMENT
General
How does the district select teachers for summer school assignments? | selection based on multiple criteria including previous summer experience, seniority, evaluations, school year placements, and other factors |  | pp. 19-20, [NAME]. 21 | CBA
Is there a management rights clause in the contract? | yes |  | p. 5, Art. 5 | CBA
Voluntary Transfers
How long does a teacher have to be in a single school before s/he can apply to transfer to another school? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Does a teacher seeking a voluntary transfer apply directly to the school? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to another school? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a teacher apply to transfer to a different school before he/she achieves tenure? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to interview voluntary transfer applicants? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select voluntary transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are voluntary transfers assigned to schools? | no, transfers are assigned by the district |  | p. 38, [NAME]. 39 | CBA
Do principals have access to a teacher's evaluation ratings as part of his/her transfer application? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority? | yes, but there are exceptions |  | pp. 27-29, [NAME]. 30. | CBA
Other than seniority, what factors does the district use to identify teachers for excessing? | skills and qualifications other | racial balance among staff. | p. 27, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
Which teaching positions are protected from excessing? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation be excessed? | yes | In fact, they forfeit seniority rights. | p. 29, [NAME]. 30. 8. | CBA
Separate from excessing, does the district allow school or district administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such a transfer? | yes |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
Placing Excessed Teachers
When a school begins the improvement process, what rights does an excessed teacher have in finding a new assignment? | excessed teachers follow the involuntary transfer process |  | p. 7, Sec. I. 7. | CBA
Do principals at schools using improvement models have greater leeway in hiring teachers than their counterparts in other schools? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can excessed teachers apply to an unlimited number of positions? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to interview excessed transfer applicants? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select excessed transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are excessed teachers assigned to schools? | no, teachers are assigned by the district |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30. 7. [NAME] | CBA
Do principals have the right to refuse the assignment of an excessed teacher to their schools? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Do excessed teachers have the right to refuse a school assignment? | yes, teachers must agree to the new assignment |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30. 7. e. | CBA
What happens to excessed teachers who cannot find new assignments? | they are placed by the district |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
Role of Seniority
Do teachers with more seniority have greater choice in their in-school assignments? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Do more senior teachers who voluntarily transfer have greater choice in their school placement than less senior teachers? | yes |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
Do more senior teachers who have been excessed have greater choice in their school placement than less senior teachers? | yes |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
If excessed teachers are assigned by the district, does the district consider a teacher's seniority when assigning him/her to a new school? | yes, the district assigns by seniority |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30. 7. [NAME] | CBA
Timeline for Transfers
When does the district invite and place voluntary transfers? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
When does the district notify and place excessed teachers? | "as late as possible over the summer" |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30. 7. [NAME] | CBA
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions? | yes |  | p. 29, [NAME]. 30 | CBA
Which type of transfer is placed first: voluntary or excessed? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ-reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
UNION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
Union Role
Must a principal or school administrator meet with union representatives on a regular basis? | yes  ------ Answer ending 03/13/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  | p. 4, Art. 3. 5. [NAME] | CBA
Do union presidents continue to accrue seniority from the district while on leave? | yes |  | p. 5, Art. 3. 8. [NAME] | CBA
Do union presidents receive any compensation from the district (salary/benefits) while on leave? | yes, leave of absence with pay and seniority |  | p. 5, Art. 3. 8. [NAME] | CBA
After a union official has served in a leadership role in the union and taken leave from his/her district, can s/he return to his/her previous position in the district? | yes  ------ Answer ending 03/13/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | Upon return to duty, which shall normally only occur at the start of a school year or second semester, teachers shall be placed in accordance with the provisions of Article 33, Leaves of Absence Provisions. | p. 5, Art. 8. [NAME] | CBA
Is some time at faculty meetings required to be allotted to union matters? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)? | yes |  | p. 5, Art. 3. 8 d. | CBA
Who pays for a substitute when a teacher attends union functions (if that teacher is not an elected union representative)? | union  ------ Answer ending 03/13/2013 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents  ------ Answer ending 09/16/2010 ------  issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents | The Federation agrees to reimburse the Board for any substitution costs where the Board provides a day-to-day substitute replacement and to reimburse the Board should any payments be necessary to other teachers under the provisions of Article 129, Compensation for Loss of Preparation Periods. |  | CBA
Does a teacher who is a union representative have fewer school related responsibilities than other teachers? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Waivers
Is there a waiver or variance provision for portions of or the entire collective bargaining agreement? | yes |  | p. 51, [NAME]. 50. 3. [NAME] | CBA
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
How long is a waiver in effect? | issue not addressed on scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA
Can a waiver be renewed? | issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |  |  | CBA