Kansas City Public Schools, MO, Missouri

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	100% When the district's maximum contribution ($750/month) is less than its portion of the premium, the district will contribute the difference to the employee's HSA account. p. 4. p. 37 Art. XII.I. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; only a minimum contribution ($710.14 per month) is specified for health, dental and vision coverage p. 41, Art. XII.H. Past Policy 100% p. 48, Art. XII. K.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	72% p. 4. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; only a minimum contribution ($710.14 per month) is specified for health, dental and vision coverage p. 41, Art. XII.H. Past Policy 100% p. 48, Art. XII. K.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	$750 for health and dental benefits p. 37 Art. XII.I.
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?	June 1 for tenured teachers; Issue not addressed for non-tenured teachers Board Policy GCPB: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=228 Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Yes file charges with state board for license revocation; payment of liquidated damages ($2,000); seek available legal remedies (e.g., contractual damages); or share with future employers that employee breached his/her contract. Board Policy GCPB: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=228 Past Policy Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 3% x years of service (up to 25 years) x current daily rate of pay x days accumulated; up to 200 days (for teachers hired prior to January 1, 2009) or 175 days (for teachers hired after January 1, 2009) p. 36, Art. XII.H.2.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 3% x years of service (up to 25 years) x current daily rate of pay x days accumulated; up to 200 days p. 29, Art. XI.B & p. 36, Art. XII.H.2.
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	175
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	1,225 (total) Calculated based on 175 instructional days X 7 hours 2017-2018 Bell times: https://www.kcpublicschools.org/Page/153
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	185
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	10 Past Policy 10.5 Past Policy 10.5 Past Policy 10.5 Past Policy 10.5 Past Policy 11.5 Past Policy 5.5 Past Policy 10 2010-2011 School Year Calendar
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	7 hours 2017-2018 Bell times: https://www.kcpublicschools.org/Page/153
How long is the school day for secondary students?	7 hours 2017-2018 Bell times: https://www.kcpublicschools.org/Page/153
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours and 35 minutes (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays); 8 hours and 30 minutes (Wednesdays); 7 hours on non-student teacher workdays pp. 15 - 17, Art. VI.A.1.i), ii) & iv).
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)	35 minutes - 25 minutes before the start of the student day and 10 minutes supervising students after the student day (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays); 75 minutes (Wednesdays) p. 15, Art. VI.A.1.i).(1) & (3) & p. 16, Art. VI.A.1.ii).(5).
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	4 hours, 10 minutes per week p. 16, Art. VI.A.1.iii).
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	4 hours, 10 minutes per week p. 16, Art. VI.A.1.iii).
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
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?	2.5%
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)	1.1% Past Policy 2.0% Past Policy 3.2% Past Policy 0.7% Past Policy 6.1% Past Policy 3.02% Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 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)	3.6% Past Policy 4.6% Past Policy 5.6% Past Policy 3.0% Past Policy 9.1% Past Policy 5.85% Past Policy 2.04% Past Policy 2.7% 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$11,756 Past Policy $10,839 Past Policy $9,947 Past Policy $10,799 Past Policy 10,814 Past Policy 10,264 Past Policy 9,963 Past Policy 9,963 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	6: BA, BA+12, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+32, PhD or MA+60
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)?	Bachelor's lane: 6; Master's lane: 23 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6; Master's lane: 22 Past Policy bachelor's lane: 6; master's lane: 21 Past Policy bachelor's lane: 6; master's lane: 21 Past Policy bachelor's lane: 4; master's lane: 19 Past Policy bachelor's lane: 6; master's lane: 20 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6 Master's lane: 20 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6 Master's lane: 20 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$38,505 Past Policy $38,124 Past Policy $38,124 Past Policy $37,376 Past Policy 36,281 Past Policy 33,922 Past Policy 32,928 Past Policy 32,928 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$42,513 Past Policy $42,091 Past Policy $41,266 Past Policy $38,887 Past Policy 39,272 Past Policy 37,453 Past Policy 36,355 Past Policy 36,355 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$43,363 Past Policy $42,933 Past Policy $42,091 Past Policy $39,665 Past Policy 39,272 Past Policy 38,202 Past Policy 37,082 Past Policy 37,082 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$40,061 Past Policy $39,664 Past Policy $39,664 Past Policy $37,837 Past Policy 37,462 Past Policy 35,465 Past Policy 34,426 Past Policy 34,426 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$45,327 Past Policy $44,877 Past Policy $43,028 Past Policy $42,173 Past Policy 42,904 Past Policy 40,617 Past Policy 39,427 Past Policy 39,427 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$73,679 Past Policy $70,820 Past Policy $69,546 Past Policy $66,732 Past Policy 65,424 Past Policy 63,642 Past Policy 61,776 Past Policy 61,776 2010-2011 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?	$81,090; PhD/MA+60; 23 Past Policy $77,952; PhD/MA+60; 22 Past Policy $76,790; PhD/MA+60; 21 Past Policy $73,991; PhD/MA + 60; 21 Past Policy 72,540; PhD; 19 Past Policy 70,565; PhD; 21 Past Policy 64,825; PhD; 20
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 Past Policy yes, teachers at 10 schools participating in the PIONEER Program are eligible for bonuses of up to $3,000 based on evaluation rating p. 14.
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"?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy yes, teachers at the 10 PIONEER Schools - all of which are high-needs - are eligible for performance pay District website: http://www.kcpublicschools.org/Page/2106 Past Policy yes, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year teachers at ten participating high-needs schools are eligible for bonuses of up to $10,000 for performance assessment, building growth, and professional development Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	Yes, $3,500. p. 34, Art. XII.B. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy yes, $3,500 upon achieving certification in addition to an adjustment of $3,500 to the salary schedule Teachers must continue to teach for 3 years or pay back the bonus on a pro-rated basis. p. 39, Art. XII.A.2 Past Policy yes, $3,500 upon achieving certification in addition to an adjustment of $3,500 to the salary schedule Teachers must continue to teach for 3 years or pay back the bonus on a pro-rated basis. Kansas City CBA 2008-2011: p. 37, Art. XI A 6
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	$825 p. 48, App. B.
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	District acknowledges state law. p. 23, Art. IX.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	District acknowledges state law. p. 23, Art. VIII.C.
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	April 15 p. 22, Art. VIII.
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	District acknowledges state law. p. 23, Art. IX.

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (15%) Professional Development Plan (58%: Individual support plan - 33%; District individual support plan - 25%) Professional practice (27%: Content Knowledge Aligned with Appropriate Instruction; Student Learning Growth and Development; Curriculum Implementation; Critical thinking; Positive classroom environment; Effective communication; Student assessment and data analysis; Self-assessment and improvement; Professional collaboration) Past Policy Student growth/achievement (Student growth goals) Professional practice (Content knowledge aligned with appropriate instruction, Student Learning growth and development, Curriculum implementation, Critical thinking, Positive Classroom environment, Effective communication, Student assessment and data analysis, Self-assessment and improvement, Professional collaboration) Weights are not assigned to any component. pp. 13-15.
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Does the evaluation include student input?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Formal observations required only of non-tenured teaches in first two years; issue of post-observation conference not addressed in documents available to NCTQ
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Distinguished These are the ratings used for observation of practice. It is not clear in the documentation available to NCTQ if these are the summative evaluation ratings.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	Two student growth objectives assessed by norm-referenced assessment & formative assessment approved by the CIPD (counts 15%)
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	Two student growth objectives assessed by Pre- and Post- assessments approved by the CIPD and formative assessments approved by the CIPD (counts 15%)
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	Teachers in first two years: 3 - 1 formal, two informal; Teachers in years 3, 4 & 5: 4 informal Past Policy 1x-teachers in first 2 years; no observations after second year This is not a formal observation on which a teacher's practice is rated; it is used only to determine a baseline measurement of a teacher's performance and to determine which three indicators of performance around which a teacher will build support plans. p. 4. Past Policy 2 formal, six informal p. 3
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	March 16, 2017 March 16, 2017 reflects the date given for the 2016-2017 school year. The document cited remains on the federation's website as of October, 2017, therefore, the assumption is that the date will be roughly the same in 2018.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Other Full evaluation 1x/3yrs: formative evaluation and student growth objectives in off-years
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	4 informal observations Past Policy 0 There are no required observations. Administrators use the previous year's summative evaluation form as a point of reference for teachers with more than 2 years experience whose abilities are known to the evaluator to assist in the selection of the individual indicator. The teacher must select three indicators of performance from the 9 Missouri Teaching Standards which s/he will concentrate on during the year. p. 4-6. Past Policy 2 formal, 6 informal p. 3
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	Formal observation not required, two informal observations by December 9, 2016 December 9, 2016 reflects the date given for the 2016-2017 school year. The document cited remains on the federation's website as of October, 2017, therefore, the assumption is that the date will be roughly the same in 2017.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	May 1, 2017 May 1, 2017 reflects the date given for the 2016-2017 school year. The document cited remains on the federation's website as of October, 2017, therefore, the assumption is that the date will be roughly the same in 2018.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the remediation process?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Yes p. 22, Art. VIII & p. 23, Art. IX.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Other Non-tenured first, in order by: certification, programmatic needs, professional preparation, seniority, followed by tenured in same order p. 22, Art. VIII.A & p. 23, Art. IX.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level p. 22, Art. VIII.A and p. 23, Art. IX.
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	Nontenured - April 15 p. 22, Art. VIII.
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	Other Teachers rehired, in order, by: certification, programmatic needs, seniority and professional preparation p. 22, Art. VIII.B & p. 23, Art. IX.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	2 years p. 23, Art. VIII.C & Art. IX.

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?	13.25 (13 paid time off days [sick and personal]; 0.25 (2 hrs.) days for child's parent/teacher conferences) p. 29, Art. XI.B & p. 32, Art. XI.H.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	13 (13 paid time off days [sick and personal]) p. 29, Art. XI.B.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 29, Art. XI.B.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes "paid time off" leave days may carry over. p. 29, Art. XI.B.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	200 days (for teachers hired prior to January 1, 2009); 175 days (for teachers hired after January 1, 2009) p. 29, Art. XI.B & p. 36, Art. XII.H.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	3 or when abuse of leave is suspected p. 29, Art. XI.B
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes paid professional activities leave to attend professional meetings (number of days not specified) p. 33, Art. XI.J.
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?	Bereavement (3 days), assault on duty (10 days), jury duty The employee shall be allowed to use an additional two (2) days (PTO) or vacation allowance to extend their bereavement leave. pp. 30 & 31, Art. XI.E, p. 31, Art. XI.F, pp. 31 & 32, Art. XI.G.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	First/last day of school or day before/after a school holiday unless the employee is ill A doctor's note may be requested if the teacher takes leave days in case of illness on the restricted days. p. 30, Art. XI.B.
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Yes .5 additional "paid time off" day per semester in which they have missed one day or less; teachers who miss one day or less during the entire school year will earn a second PTO day. pp. 28 & 29, Art. XI.A.
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 3% x years of service (up to 25 years) x current daily rate of pay x days accumulated; up to 200 days (for teachers hired prior to January 1, 2009) or 175 days (for teachers hired after January 1, 2009) p. 36, Art. XII.H.2.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 3% x years of service (up to 25 years) x current daily rate of pay x days accumulated; up to 200 days p. 29, Art. XI.B & p. 36, Art. XII.H.2.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes paid professional activities leave to attend professional meetings (number of days not specified) p. 33, Art. XI.J.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	5 years p. 22, Art. VIII.
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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 p. 20, Art. VII.C, Procedure A.
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, for disciplinary reasons or specialized academic needs of a given school or program pp. 20 & 21, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes Teachers are identified by seniority unless the certifications and/or unique skill set specific to the job for one of the potentially impacted teachers needs to be considered. p. 21, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2.ii. Past Policy Seniority is only used as a tiebreaker if all other factors are equal. p. 25, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2. Past Policy Seniority is only one of the factors considered. p. 25, Art. VII. C. Procedure B. 2)
How are teachers identified for excessing?	Seniority Teachers are identified by seniority unless the certifications and/or unique skill set specific to the job for one of the potentially impacted teachers needs to be considered. p. 21, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2.ii. Past Policy multiple criteria applied in order: #1-Programmatic needs (certifications pertinent to the job; unique skills; training and professional development relative to the job), #2-Certification, #3-Professional preparation, #4-if all of the above are equal, by seniority p. 25, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Teachers placed by mutual consent between the teacher and principal and/or site selection committee. Teacher identifies three schools and interviews with receiving principals. Following interviews, HR and receiving principals work together to identify the best match, assigning the teacher to one of his/her top three choices. If a situation arises where the three vacancies selected by a teacher are already filled, the teacher will be allowed to re-select from the available vacancies. Note, the procedure is slightly different when involuntary transfers occur due to a school closing (procedure B.2.i). p. 21, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2.ii.
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 If a situation arises where the three vacancies selected by a teacher are already filled, the teacher will be allowed to re-select from the available vacancies. It is not clear what happens if the teacher fails to be placed beyond this point. p. 21, Art. VII.C, Procedure B.2.ii.

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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents