Dayton Public Schools, Ohio

National enrollment rank: 500+

Labor context

Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining.
Teachers are NEA union members.
944 teachers

Student demographics

14,222 students
89% 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:	177
Additional teacher work days:	8
Annual adjustment (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year):	2.0%
Starting salary:	$38,336
Maximum salary (salary, degree, years of experience):	$71,268; PhD; 19
Student achievement data required for evaluation:	Value-added
Layoff criteria:
Evaluations per year:
Tenured	Once a year
Non-tenured	Once a year
Sick and personal days per year:	20 (15 sick; 1 personal; 4 restricted personal)
Years to tenure:

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	85% p. 92, Art. 49.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	85% p. 92, Art. 49.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	no, a percentage (85%) is specified p. 92, Art. 49.
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?	early retirement incentive of $1,000 if teachers notify district by January 10 p. 47, Art. 25. Past Policy early retirement incentive of $500 if teachers notify district by April 1 p. 44, Art. 25.09. Past Policy early retirement incentive of $500 if teachers notify district by April 1 p. 44, Art. 25.09 Past Policy July 10; early retirement incentive of $500 if teachers notify district by April 1 p. 45, Art. 25.09
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 $1,000 if teachers notify district by January 10 p. 47, Art. 25.09.
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 , paid at daily rate, 25% of days up to 180 days (45 days); district acknowledges state law p. 116, Art. 53
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes since personal leave does not accumulate, the teacher would only be able to receive pay for the one unused personal leave day they had earned for their last year of employment upon retirement. p. 65, Art. 35.01.1.
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?	177 Past Policy 179 Past Policy 179 Past Policy 179 Past Policy 179 Past Policy 179 Past Policy 178 Past Policy 178
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	elementary: 1,029 hours, 15 minutes (instructional); middle: 1,074 hours (instructional); secondary: 1,118 hours, 45 minutes (instructional) Calculated based off of 179 days x 345 minutes for elementary, 360 minutes for middle, and 375 minutes for secondary. The minimum school year for grades 1-6 shall be 910 hours, for grades 7-12 it shall be 1,001 hours. p. 21, Art. 7; p. 23, Art. 8
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)	8 Past Policy 6.5 Past Policy 6.5 Past Policy 6 Past Policy 6 Past Policy elementary: 6.5; secondary: 6.5 Past Policy elementary: 7.5; secondary: 7 Past Policy 7
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	elementary: 5 hours, 45 minutes (instructional), middle: 6 hours (instructional) p. 23, Art. 8.02.2 & 8.02.3.
How long is the school day for secondary students?	6 hours, 15 minutes (instructional) p. 24, Art. 8.02.4.
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours, 15 minutes pp. 23 & 24, Art. 8.02.2 - 4.
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: 15 minutes (before or after the student day); middle: 45 minutes (before or after the student day); secondary: 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the student day) pp. 23 & 24, Art. 8.02.2 - 4.
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	elementary: 45 minutes per day, provided in blocks of no less than 30 consecutive minutes middle: one period per day p. 23, Art. 8
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	5 periods per week p. 24, Art. 8
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	middle: 30 minutes daily (developmental time) secondary: teachers get 30 minutes of collaboration time daily; 15 minutes before the student day and 15 minutes after the student day pp. 23-24, Art. 8

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	PK: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents K-1: 25 2-3: 27 4-6: 29 7-8: 32 (pupil load will not exceed 160 pupils per day for middle school teachers) 9-12: 35 (pupil load will not exceed 170 pupils per day for high school teachers) pp. 28 & 29, Art. 12.
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Teacher receives additional compensation p. 29, Art. 12.

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% Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy 2.7% Past Policy 2.8% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 2.8% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy bachelor's lane: 2.74%; master's lane: 2.83% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 2.73%; master's lane: 2.83%
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)	2.0% Past Policy 2.2% Past Policy 2.3% Past Policy 0% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 0% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0%
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)	4.6% Past Policy 4.9% Past Policy 5.0% Past Policy 2.8% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 2.8% Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 2.79% Past Policy 2.78% Past Policy 2.8%
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$4,857
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	5: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+30, 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)?	19
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$38,336 Past Policy $37,336 Past Policy $36,236 Past Policy 33,936 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 33,936 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 33,936 Past Policy 33,936
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$44,496 Past Policy $43,496 Past Policy $42,396 Past Policy 40,096 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 40,096 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 40,096 Past Policy 40,096 Past Policy 40,096
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$60,996 Past Policy $59,996 Past Policy $58,896 Past Policy 56,596 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 56,596 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 56,596 Past Policy 56,496 Past Policy 56,496
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$41,409 Past Policy $40,409 Past Policy $39,309 Past Policy 37,009 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 37,009 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 37,009 Past Policy 37,009 Past Policy 37,009
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$48,400 Past Policy $47,400 Past Policy $46,300 Past Policy 44,000 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 44,000 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 44,000 Past Policy 44,000 Past Policy 44,000
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$67,046 Past Policy $66,046 Past Policy $64,946 Past Policy 62,646 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 62,646 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 62,646 Past Policy 62,646 Past Policy 62,646
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?	$71,268; PhD; 19 Past Policy $70,268; PhD; 19 Past Policy $69,168; PhD; 19 Past Policy 66,868; PhD; 19 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 66,868; PhD; 19 Salary information is based on schedule the district provided in September 2013 and confirmed was in use for the 2013-2014 year. Past Policy 66,868; PhD; 19 Past Policy 66,868; PhD; 19 Past Policy 66,868; PhD; 19
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?	yes; a 2% bonus of BA base salary is available for merit pay and peer review committee members p. 110, Art. 50.
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
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	yes, resource teachers, curriculum specialists, literacy coaches and math coaches have a separate and higher salary schedule p. 101, Art. 50.
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	3.20% of minimum BA salary p. 108, Art. 50
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?	yes, only vocational teachers can get credit for subject-related work experience. 10 years of work experience counts towards college credits; after that point, each year of experience will count toward a year of service on the salary schedule. No maximum amount of service is noted. p. 103, Art. 50.
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?	1 year (dismissal required) p. 85, Art. 45.05.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may request a hearing before the school board p. 91, Art. 48.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	no in first two years, yes in the third year p. 87, Art. 46.
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	April 30 p. 86, Art. 46.
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	April 30 p. 85, Art. 45.

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (50%) Professional practice (50%: Instructional planning, Instruction and assessment, Professionalism) Ohio offers the original framework as well as an alternative framework. Dayton uses the original framework. (pp. 7 & 8) Board File AFC-1-R, p. 56 (pdf). pp. 7, 17-22.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Optional Teachers must be evaluated by a credentialed evaluator who, by state law (3319.111(D), might be a third party evaluator. Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf).
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	Yes - optional observation and rating of teacher The Board File acknowledges the state law which declares that credentialed evaluators might include peer evaluators, however, it appears (p. 58) that as a matter of routine, administrators in Dayton normally evaluate teacher practice. However, teachers with Above Levels of Student Growth may select their evaluator from the list of board-approved credentialed evaluators which, by state law, might include a peer evaluator. Board File AFC-1-R, pp. 58 & 59 (pdf). Ohio Revised Code 3319.111(D).
Does the evaluation include student input?	Student input may be used as a data source to document performance. p. 16.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 7.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4:Accomplished; Proficient; Developing; Ineffective Board File AFC-1-R, p. 56 (pdf).
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Multiple observations - announced and unannounced Formal observations are announced. Informal observations may be unannounced. Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf). pp. 15 & 16.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	Value-added measure (counts at least 10 - 15% in accordance with SB 316); ODE approved list of assessments; locally determined measures (student learning objectives): counts a total of 50% Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf). Past Policy value-added measure (counts 50%) Student growth/achievement requirements mandated by OH statute 3319.112. p. 5. Past Policy yes (50% value added) Student growth/achievement requirements mandated by OH statute 3319.112. p. 5 Past Policy no ("yes" in 2013-14; it will count 50%, all of which will come from standardized tests and value-added data) Student growth/achievement requirements mandated by OH statute 3319.112.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	ODE approved list of assessments; locally determined measures (student learning objectives) (counts 50%) Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf).
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf).
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	2 formal observations and periodic informal ("walkthroughs") Board File AFC-1-R, p. 59 (pdf).
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board File AFC-1-R
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	May 10 Board File AFC-1-R, p. 59 (pdf).
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	30 minutes Board File AFC-1-R, p. 58 (pdf).
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year While state law provides for less frequent evaluations of accomplished teachers, Dayton has chosen to require annual evaluations of all teachers. Board File AFC-1-R, pp. 58 & 59.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	2 formal observations and periodic informal observations ("walkthroughs") p. 59 (pdf).
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board File AFC-1-R
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	May 10 p. 58 (pdf).
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	30 minutes p. 58 (pdf).
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?	1 year (dismissal required) p. 85, Art. 45.05.
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	Yes p. 85, Art. 45.06.
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the remediation process?	1 year Teachers are placed on an improvement plan which must include a timeline, however, the tenured teacher must be given one year to improve on his/her deficiencies. p. 85, Art. 45.05.
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. 45, Art. 25.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Performance is the preponderant criterion. p. 45, Art. 25.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level p. 45, Art. 25.07.
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	board shall make good faith effort to notify by May 15 p. 46, Art. 25.
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. 46, Art. 25.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	tenured teachers indefinitely, nontenured- 36 months p. 46, Art. 25.

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?	20 (15 sick; 1 personal; 4 restricted personal) To use restricted personal days, teacher must give the administration a written explanation of why they're taking the days. Sick days may be used for death/injury of a family member. p. 61, Art. 33; p. 65, Art. 35
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	20 (15 sick; 1 personal; 4 restricted personal) Four personal days are "restricted"; the teacher must give the administration a written explanation of why they're taking the days. Sick days may be used for death/injury of a family member. p. 61, Art. 33; p. 65, Art. 35
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes district acknowledges state law (Revised Code of Ohio 3319.141) p. 62, Art. 33
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	No the unused personal day is paid at the end of the year p. 65, Art. 35.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	250 p. 62, Art. 33
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	5 or when abuse of leave is suspected p. 61, Art. 33
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 4 days for visitations; 100 days to be shared throughout the district for staff to attend union meetings/conferences; 1 year paid sabbatical leave with partial salary Two for visiting schools within Dayton system; two for visiting schools outside of Dayton. Paid leave also granted for professional conferences not affiliated with teachers' association. Employee must have completed five consecutive years of employment to be eligible for sabbatical leave. p. 20, Art. 4; p. 67, Art. 37; p. 68, Art. 38
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?	court appearance, military reserve duty (31 days), funeral-immediate family (3 days) pp. 66-68, Art. 35
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	personal days may be used with approval from Superintendent Participation in activities called by or sponsored by the ASSOCIATION shall not be considered valid grounds for use of a personal leave day, unless prior approval in writing is secured from the Superintendent. p. 65, Art. 35
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	first or last week of semester, day before or after a holiday or break p. 65, Art. 35
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
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?	Yes the unused personal leave shall be paid with final pay as additional compensation if the teacher does not use the day within the last 10 days of school. p. 65, Art. 35.01.1.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes , paid at daily rate, 25% of days up to 180 days (45 days); district acknowledges state law p. 116, Art. 53
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes since personal leave does not accumulate, the teacher would only be able to receive pay for the one unused personal leave day they had earned for their last year of employment upon retirement. p. 65, Art. 35.01.1.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 4 days for visitations; 100 days to be shared throughout the district for staff to attend union meetings/conferences; 1 year paid sabbatical leave with partial salary Two for visiting schools within Dayton system; two for visiting schools outside of Dayton. Paid leave also granted for professional conferences not affiliated with teachers' association. Employee must have completed five consecutive years of employment to be eligible for sabbatical leave. p. 20, Art. 4; p. 67, Art. 37; p. 68, Art. 38
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	1 year p. 35, Art. 18
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	no, Principal and the Building Faculty Council may choose between 3 candidates two of whom are internal transfers, 1 of whom is external p. 43, Art. 25.
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 The Principal and Building Faculty Council choose from 3 candidates presented to them by HR. p. 43, Art. 25.
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, "due to cause" p. 43, Art. 25.
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Seniority is only one of the factors considered. p. 44, Art. 25.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	multiple criteria including: racial balance, system seniority, areas of certification, department or division seniority p. 44, Art. 25.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Other central office places excessed teachers based on seniority p. 44, Art. 25.04.2, G.
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 School Improvement Plan provisions, as defined by the State of Ohio, shall not alter, modify, violate or supersede this Agreement, except as mutually agreed in writing by the BOARD and the ASSOCIATION. p. 53, Art. 27
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