Washoe County Public Schools, Nevada

National enrollment rank: 60

Labor context

Nevada requires collective bargaining by school districts if a majority of teachers vote for union representation.
Teachers are NEA union members.
3,154 teachers

Student demographics

65,682 students
48% free/reduced lunch

School district teacher count, enrollment, and demographic data is from the 2014-2015 school year sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics. Due to data issues, teacher count for districts in six states (HI, MT, NE, OH, UT, and WI) is from 2013-2014.

Fast facts

Days in student school year:	180
Additional teacher work days:	5
Annual adjustment (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year):	3.6%
Starting salary:	$35,563
Maximum salary (salary, degree, years of experience):	$72,862; PhD/EDD; 18
Student achievement data required for evaluation:	n/a
Layoff criteria:
Evaluations per year:
Tenured	Once a year
Non-tenured	Once a year
Sick and personal days per year:	16 (15 sick [2 of which may be used for personal business, 1 of which may be for personal leave], 1 personal leave)
Years to tenure:	3 years

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	100% p. 9.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	84% p. 9. p. 27, Art. 24.10.1.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	yes, $550.60 per month for 2015-16 p. 27, Art. 24.10.1. Past Policy yes, $524.38 per month The dollar cap specified here is for 2013-2014. p. 27, Art. 24.10.1.
Pensions/Retirement
Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire?	1 month notice Administrative Regulation 4119: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222
Does the district offer an incentive to the teacher who notifies the district before the deadline that he/she intends to resign/retire at the end of the school year?	Yes teachers who give notice prior to the deadline announced by the district, and who meet additional criteria, will qualify for an early separation incentive pp. 28 & 29, Art. 24.14.
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
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 25% of accumulated sick leave up to 190 days at teacher's daily rate of the previous fiscal year Employees must have 10 years of continuous service in the district. Total monies available for this compensation shall be determined by a tax rate limitation of 0.01333333 of the budgeted General Fund property tax revenues. pp. 15 & 16, Art. 20.1.2.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Yes , the district will pay for appropriate courses and testing fees for teachers to become highly qualified p. 35, Art. 29.2.
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees?	yes; the district provides teachers who have received confirmation of their eligibility to seek certification with 3 days paid leave p. 19, Art. 21.13 & p. 25, Art. 24.4.2.

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	180 The start date for kindergarten is one week after the start date for grades 1-12; there are less student days for kindergarten.
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	Elementary: 1,080 hours (total); Middle: 1, 170 hours (total); Secondary: 1,140 - 1,230 hours (total) Secondary school schedules vary among schools. This is the range most commonly seen. There are a few schools which may be non-traditional schools which require significantly different school hours from those seen here. There are also a few exceptions to the elementary and middle school hours given here but the variation is slight.
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	185 The start date for kindergarten is one week after the start date for grades 1-12; kindergarten teacher work days may vary from teachers of grades 1-12.
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	5 The start date for kindergarten is one week after the start date for grades 1-12; kindergarten teacher work days may vary from teachers of grades 1-12.
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	Elementary: 6 hours (total); middle: 6 hours, 30 minutes (total)
How long is the school day for secondary students?	6 hours, 20 minutes - 6 hours, 50 minutes Secondary school schedules vary among schools. This is the range most commonly seen. There are a few schools which may be non-traditional schools which require significantly different school hours from those seen here
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours for elementary teachers; 7 hours, 30 minutes for secondary teachers p. 13, Art. 18.1.
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: 60 (30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the student day); secondary: 15 minutes (15 minutes prior to the start of the student day) p. 13, Art. 18.1.
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	elementary: at least 45 minutes per day; when a special subject area teacher is in charge of a teacher's class, the teacher may leave the room and have additional prep time; middle: at least 45 minutes per day p. 15, Art. 19.1 & 19.3.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	at least 45 minutes per day p. 15, Art. 19.1 & 19.5.
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (only class-size ratios are addressed and those are in accordance with state guidelines) District website: http://www.washoeschools.net/Page/2085
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Compensation - Salary questions

Structure of the Salary Schedule
What type of salary schedule is in use?	Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience?	2.4%
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 that average annual adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year)	3.6% Past Policy 0.3% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy -.5% 2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4-9% 2007-2008 Salary Schedule, 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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)	6.0% Past Policy 2.5% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$7,858 Past Policy $8,104 Past Policy 8,573 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 8,573 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	8: less than a degree, BA, BA+24 undergraduate credits or 16 graduate credits, BA+48 undergraduate credits or 32 graduate credits, MA or equivalent, MA+16, MA+32, PhD
In what year of service will a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree reach the maximum salary (assuming no step freezes)?	17 Past Policy 18 Past Policy 18 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 18 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$35,563 Past Policy $34,034 Past Policy $34,421 Past Policy 34,298 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 34,298 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 34,470 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$43,208 Past Policy $41,681 Past Policy $42,155 Past Policy 42,005 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 42,005 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 42,216 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$50,858 Past Policy $49,328 Past Policy $48,342 Past Policy 48,170 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 48,170 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 48,412 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$40,443 Past Policy $38,916 Past Policy $39,359 Past Policy 39,218 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 39,218 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 39,415 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$48,092 Past Policy $46,564 Past Policy $47,094 Past Policy 46,926 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,926 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$63,394 Past Policy $61,864 Past Policy $61,020 Past Policy 60,801 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 60,801 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 61,108 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the maximum annual salary available to teachers? What are the education requirements for this salary? In what year of service will a teacher receive this salary?	$72,862; PhD/EDD; 18 Past Policy $70,596; PhD/EDD; 18 Past Policy $70,596; PhD/EDD; 18 Past Policy 69,553; PhD/EDD; 21
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Other Differentiated Pay
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"?	yes, teachers at 2 specifically named "isolation" schools are eligible for bonuses of $609.06 - $2,033.21 p. 27, Art. 24.9.1.
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	yes, teachers who are fluent (able to speak, understand and translate and pass a language test) in English and Spanish and who use their bilingual skills in the school setting are eligible for an annual stipend of $500 . p. 24, Art. 24.2.12.
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	yes, 8% of base salary for the life of the certificate p. 25, Art. 24.4.1.
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	$928.20 - $4,180.79, depending on the number of teachers in the department p. 26, Art. 24.7.2. Past Policy $914.48 - $4,119, depending on the number of teachers in the department This stipend amounts noted here are specifically for 2013-2014; stipends shall increase by the same percentage as annual salaries each year. Based on the 2014-2015 salary schedule, salaries increased 1.5% in 2014-2015. p. 26, Art. 24.7.2. Past Policy $914-$4,119, depending on the number of teachers in the department p. 26, Art. 24.7.2
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers?	Yes p. 22, Art. 24.2.1.1.
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?	non-degree teachers with an occupational endorsement receive credit for work experience; 5 years p. 22, Art. 24.2.1.1.
Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible?	yes, 20 years p. 23, Art. 24.2.9.

Dismissal questions

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 or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Other Nevada Educator Performance Framework acknowledges NRS 391.3125 and/or 391.3127 p. 11.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may file a grievance The provisions of NRS 391.315 - 391.3194 which guarantee a teacher the right to a hearing are superseded by the contract and do not apply to bargaining unit members. p. 40, Art. 32.2.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	no p. 40, Art. 32.1.
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
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Professional Responsibilities (20%, 2015-2017 [effective 2017-2018, 15%]: Commitment to the school community, Reflection on professional growth and practice, Professional obligations, Family engagement, Student perception) Professional Practice (80% [effective 2016-2017, 60%; effective 2017-2018, 45%]: New learning is connected to prior learning and experience, Learning tasks have high cognitive demand for diverse learners, Students engage in meaning-making through discourse and other strategies, Students engage in metacognitive activity to increase understanding of and responsibility for their own learning, Assessment is integrated into instruction) Effective 2016-2017, Student Growth/Achievement ("Student Performance") will count 20%, 40% effective 2017-2018 (p. 10). p. 3. Past Policy Professional Practice (Planning and preparation, Classroom environment, Instruction, Professional responsibility) The district will implement the new Nevada framework, effective 2015-2016 (Nevada AB447 Fact Sheet-2015). p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	No All of the required observations must be conducted by the teacher's supervising administrator. It is not clear if any observations above and beyond the required scheduled observations may be conducted by a peer; policy states only that they must be conducted by "authorized personnel." pp. 11 & 12.
Does the evaluation include student input?	Other standard 5 of Professional Responsibilities standards is Student Perception It is not clear how student perception of the teacher is assessed. p. 7.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator p. 11.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator In addition to the end-of-year summative conference, there is a mid-cycle conference (p. 16). p. 17.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Highly Effective, Effective, Minimally Effective, Ineffective p. 17.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Other all required observations must be announced; optional unannounced observations may occur at any time p. 11.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	n/a (effective 2016-2017 student performance counts 20%; 40% effective 2017-2018; assessed by statewide and district data) p. 10.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	n/a (effective 2016-2017 student performance counts 20%; 40% effective 2017-2018; assessed by statewide and district data) p. 10.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 12. Past Policy Other 1st year teacher - 3x/year; 2nd and 3rd year teacher - 1x/year If a teacher is satisfactorily evaluated three times in first year, s/he is evaluated once a year thereafter. p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy Three times a year pp. 3-4
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1st year teacher - 3x/year; 2nd year teacher - 2x/year; 3rd year teacher - 1x/year These observations requirements for the 2nd and 3rd year non-tenured teacher apply to teachers who were rated Highly Effective or Effective in the previous year. Any teacher rated less than Effective, is observed three times a year. p. 12. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy 2 for each triannual evaluation pp. 3-4
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	1st year teacher - 40 days after 1st day of instruction; 2nd year teacher - 80 days after 1st day of instruction; 3rd year teacher - 120 days after 1st day of instruction These requirements apply to 2nd and 3rd year non-tenured teachers who were rated at least Effective in the previous year. If the teacher was rated less than Effective, s/he must be observed within 40 days of the 1st day of instruction. p. 12. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	late spring/summer p. 13. Past Policy 1st year teacher - December 1; 2nd and 3rd year teacher - April 1 p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	20 minutes p. 11.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 12. Past Policy Summ. eval. once every three years; formative/observation required off years Two formal observations are required in the summative year; one formal observation plus a growth plan is required in the off-years. pp. 1 & 2, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy Once a year There is a "major" evaluation every 3rd year and a "minor" in the 2 off-years during which self-directed growth plans may supplant observations. p. 4
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 p. 12. Past Policy 2 formal In addition to the formal observations, the teacher must provide one additional data source such as record of an IEP meeting, parent conference, walk-through observation, parent conference). p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy 3 The teacher must be observed a minimum of 3 times during the "major"observation years, but only 1 time in the "minor" years. Board Regulation 4117 http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/trustees/policy-search
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	120 days after 1st day of instruction If the teacher was rated less than Effective in the previous year, s/he must be observed within 40 days after the first day of instruction. p. 12. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	late spring/summer p. 13. Past Policy April 1 p. 1, Administrative Regulation 4117: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222 Past Policy
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	20 minutes p. 11.
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 or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Other Nevada Educator Performance Framework acknowledges NRS 391.3125 and/or 391.3127 p. 11.
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	3 When a teacher is rated less than Effective in the previous year, s/he must be observed at least three times in the following year. It is not clear if the remediation plan ("Educator Assistance Plan") requires additional observations. p. 12.
How long is the remediation process?	Nevada Educator Performance Framework acknowledges NRS 391.3125 and/or 391.3127 p. 11.
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Layoffs questions

Layoffs
Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured?	No p. 37, Art. 31.2.4.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Performance is the preponderant criterion. teachers categorized into groups based on evaluation ratings, laid off by seniority within each group pp. 37 & 38, Art. 31.2.4.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level pp. 37 & 38, Art. 31.2.4 & 31.2.10.
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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 p. 39, Art. 31.3.1.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	1 year p. 39, Art. 31.3.1.

Leave questions

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?	16 (15 sick [2 of which may be used for personal business, 1 of which may be for personal leave], 1 personal leave) One additional personal business day may be granted with substitute pay deduction. p. 15, Art. 20.1.1; p. 18, Art. 21.6; p. 19, Art. 21.8.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	16 (15 sick [2 of which may be used for personal business, 1 of which may be for personal leave], 1 personal leave) p. 15, Art. 20.1.1; p. 18, Art. 21.6; p. 19, Art. 21.8.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 15, Art. 20.1.1.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	no maximum p. 15, Art. 20.1.1.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	upon request, may request documentation from district-approved doctor p. 16, Art. 20.1.6 & 20.1.8.
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes visitation leave to visit other schools, professional leave to attend meetings, conferences, assemblies, and conventions (amount of leave not specified), National Board Certified leave (3 days); 1 year partially paid sabbatical leave (half salary) Employees must have completed seven consecutive years in the district to be eligible for sabbatical leave. No more than 1/2 of 1% of the full-time employees may be on sabbatical leave during any one school year. p. 18, Art. 21.1 & 21.5; p. 19, Art. 21.13; p. 20, Art. 22.2.
Other Leave
Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer?	military (30 days), jury duty, school business School business shall include, but not be limited to: district wide or school committee service, curriculum, text and assessment development and review, and evaluation of programs for school improvement. p. 18, Art. 21.3 & p. 19, Art. 21.10 & 21.11.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	yes, 80 days to be shared district-wide p. 22, Art. 23.1.1.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	first and last weeks of school, no more than 15% of a school's staff requesting personal leave p. 19, Art. 21.6 & 21.8.
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents The district will form a committee to research whether other districts grant incentives for employees who use five or fewer sick days per year (excluding bereavement). p. 52, Memo of Understanding, Sick Leave Incentives.
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
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 25% of accumulated sick leave up to 190 days at teacher's daily rate of the previous fiscal year Employees must have 10 years of continuous service in the district. Total monies available for this compensation shall be determined by a tax rate limitation of 0.01333333 of the budgeted General Fund property tax revenues. pp. 15 & 16, Art. 20.1.2.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes visitation leave to visit other schools, professional leave to attend meetings, conferences, assemblies, and conventions (amount of leave not specified), National Board Certified leave (3 days); 1 year partially paid sabbatical leave (half salary) Employees must have completed seven consecutive years in the district to be eligible for sabbatical leave. No more than 1/2 of 1% of the full-time employees may be on sabbatical leave during any one school year. p. 18, Art. 21.1 & 21.5; p. 19, Art. 21.13; p. 20, Art. 22.2.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	2 years Mentoring and Induction: http://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/189
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Tenure questions

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 Board Policy 4117, p. 1.a: http://www.washoeschools.net/domain/222
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

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	yes Openings are posted on a site reserved for employees of the Washoe school district. pp. 31 & 32, Art. 27.1.
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?	yes If more than one teacher applies to an opening, the principal should give preference to the teacher who is most qualified and best suited to the position. (p. 32, Art. 27.1.5.) p. 32, Art. 27.1.3.
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?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How are teachers identified for excessing?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Central office places excessed teachers based on their preferences, method of placement not clear. p. 33, Art. 27.3.3.
If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Contract Waivers questions

Waivers
Is there a system in place to accept waivers or variance provisions for portions of or the entire collective-bargaining agreement?	Yes for those schools with a plan for shared decision-making which has been approved by school board in accordance with Administrative Regulation 6000 p. 7, Art. 11.2.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	yes, 3/4ths of the school's faculty must approve Policy applies to those schools with a plan for shared decision-making which has been approved by school board in accordance with Administrative Regulation 6000. p. 7, Art. 11.2.
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	approval of the school's faculty by vote, and approval of the Superintendent and Association Board of Directors p. 7, Art. 11.2.