The board will establish salary schedules for licensed employees' positions keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the salary schedule. The salary schedule is subject to review and modification through the collective bargaining process.

 Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

The board will determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule for the licensed employees' positions, keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other considerations as determined by the board.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of licensed employees on the salary schedule.

Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them to advancement in compensation. Licensed employees who have completed additional hours may be considered for advancement. The board will determine which licensed employees will advance in compensation for continued education keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and any other items deemed relevant by the board.

Licensed employees who wish to obtain additional education for advancement must notify their supervisor by the end of the school year preceding the actual year the advancement occurs. The superintendent has discretion to approve credit outside the employee’s area of endorsement or responsibility.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of a licensed employee on the salary schedule.

 Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

A licensed employee may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed employee. The board will establish a salary schedule for extra duty licensed employee positions, keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other considerations as determined by the board.

Vacant extra duty positions, for which extra compensation will be earned, will be posted to allow qualified licensed employees to volunteer for the extra duty. If no licensed employee volunteers for extra duty, the superintendent will assign the extra duty positions to qualified licensed employees. The licensed employee will receive compensation for the extra duty required to be performed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually as to which licensed employees will have the extra duty, and the salary schedule for extra duty, for the board's review.

 Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

Licensed employees may be eligible for group benefits as determined by the board and required by law. The board will select the group insurance program(s) and the insurance company or third party administrator which will provide or administer the program.

In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the board will offer licensed employees who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement method adopted by the board, with minimum essential coverage that is both affordable and provides minimum value.  The board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group benefit programs, other than the group health plan, for its licensed employees.

Licensed employees who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement method adopted by the board, are eligible to participate in the group health plan.  Employers should maintain documents regarding eligible employees acceptance and rejection of coverage.

Regular part-time employees (i.e. Employees who work less than 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month for health benefit purposes who wish to purchase coverage may participate in group benefit programs by meeting the requirements of the applicable plan.  Full-time and regular part-time licensed employees who wish to purchase coverage for their spouse or dependents may do so by meeting the requirements of the applicable plan.

Licensed employees and their spouse and dependents may be allowed to continue coverage of the school district’s group health program if they cease employment with the school district by meeting the requirements of the plan.

 Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021

Employees may elect to have amounts withheld from their pay for items authorized by law, subject to agreement of the district.  The board may authorize the administration to make a payroll deduction for licensed employees’ tax-sheltered annuity premiums purchased from a company or program if chosen by the board.

Licensed employees wishing to have payroll deductions for tax-sheltered annuities will make a written request to the superintendent.

Approved: 03/15/2021                        Reviewed: 02/15/2021                       Revised: 02/15/2021