Hawaii Department of Education, Hawaii

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	84.3% pp. 70 & 71, Art. XXI.B.1 & C.1. Past Policy 60% of the premium in addition to 60% of the administrative fees pp. 75, 76 & 78, Art. XXI.D, E & F. Past Policy 60% of the premium in addition to 60% of the administrative fees p. 3 Past Policy 50% of the premium in addition to 50% of the administrative fees pp. 22-23, Art. XVIII. B, C.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	84.3% pp. 70 - 73, Art. XXI.B.2 & 3 & C.2 & 3. Past Policy 60% of the premium in addition to 60% of the administrative fees pp. 75, 76 & 78, Art. XXI.D, E & F. Past Policy 60% of the premium in addition to 60% of the administrative fees p. 3 Past Policy 50% of the premium in addition to 50% of the administrative fees pp. 22-23, Art. XVIII. B, C.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	No, a percentage (84.3%) is specified. pp. 70 - 73, Art. XXI.B & C. Past Policy no, a percentage (60%) is specified pp. 75, 76 & 78, Art. XXI.D, E & F. Past Policy no, a percentage (60%) is specified p. 3
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?	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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 52, Art. XII.D.
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 the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	180
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	1,080 (instructional), in accordance with state law For the 2016-2018 school years, all elementary and secondary schools shall have 1,080 hours of instructional time. Hawaii Code §302A-251: http://law.justia.com/codes/hawaii/2011/division1/title18/chapter302a/302a-251/
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	189
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	9 This answer accounts for the two instructional days that are to be converted to non-student days for planning and collaboration for teachers per the 2017-2018 calendar.
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the school day for secondary students?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours p. 14, Art. VI.D.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)	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	3 hours, 45 minutes per week A preparation period shall consist of a continuous block of time of not less than forty-five (45) minutes. School administrators may use up to 6 teacher preparation periods per semester for in-service, training, school program planning and assessment or to attend principal-teacher conferences. p. 21, Art. VI.X.3.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	3 hours, 45 minutes per week A preparation period shall consist of a continuous block of time of not less than forty-five (45) minutes. School administrators may use up to 6 teacher preparation periods per semester for in-service, training, school program planning and assessment or to attend principal-teacher conferences. p. 21, Art. VI.X.3.
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	Two days for school planning and collaboration p. 58, Art. XVI.B.6.

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	PK: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; K-2: 25 (maximum class size; optimum class size is 20); 3: 20 (optimum class size) 4-12: 26 (optimum class size) The 2017-2021 CBA states that the Employer agrees to maintain the average statewide class size ratio of 26.15:1. The optimum and maximum sizes noted above came from the Board Policy. The assumption is that those are the limits the Department aims for but it has agreed not to exceed 26.15 in any one class. Board Policy 106-2: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx p. 14, Art. VI.A.6. Past Policy PK: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed document K-2: 25; 3: 20; 4-12: 26 Board Policy 2237: http://www.hawaiiboe.net/Policies/Pages/default.aspx
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?	3.3%
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)	3.2% Past Policy -1.4% Past Policy 3.2% Past Policy 2.9% Past Policy 0% Past Policy -1.5% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 0% 2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 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)	6.6% Past Policy 1.9% Past Policy 0% due to step freeze (6.6% without freeze) Past Policy 6.3% Past Policy 3.27% Past Policy 1.72% Past Policy 3.3% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$4,359 Past Policy $4,226 Past Policy $4,285 Past Policy 4,152 Past Policy 4,034 Past Policy 4,034 Past Policy 4,095 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4,095 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4,095 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	6: BA, BA+30/MA, BA+45/MA+15, BA+60/MA+30, BA+75/MA+45, BA+90/MA+60/PhD Teachers who have not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program (SATEP) are only eligible for the BA, BA+30/MA and BA+45/MA+15 lanes.
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)?	11 if a teacher completed a state approved teacher education program; 15 years if a teacher begins her career without completing a state approved teacher education program but completes it within the first 3 years A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$45,963 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $34,840 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $44,538 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $33,760 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $45,157 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $34,229 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 43,759 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 33,169 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 42,509 for a teacher who completed a state approved teacher education program; 32,222 for a teacher who did not complete a state approved teacher education program Past Policy 42,509 Past Policy 43,157 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 43,157 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 43,157 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,497 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$53,283 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,962 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $51,631 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $35,816 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $52,348 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,313 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 50,728 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 35,189 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 49,279 for a teacher who completed a state approved teacher education program; 43,785 for a teacher who did not complete a state approved teacher education program Past Policy 49,279 Past Policy 50,030 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 50,030 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 48,106 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$65,476 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,962 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $63,446 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $35,816 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $64,327 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,313 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 62,337 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 35,189 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 60,556 Past Policy 60,556 Past Policy 61,479 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 61,479 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 61,479 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 59,115 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$49,639 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $37,627 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $48,100 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,460 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $48,768 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $36,966 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 47,259 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 35,822 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 45,909 for a teacher who completed a state approved teacher education program; 34,799 for a teacher who did not complete a state approved teacher education program Past Policy 45,909 Past Policy 46,609 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,609 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,609 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 44,817 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$57,546 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $39,918 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $55,762 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $38,680 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $56,536 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $39,217 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 54,787 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 38,004 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 53,222 for a teacher who completed a state approved teacher education program; 47,287 for a teacher who did not complete a state approved teacher education program Past Policy 53,222 Past Policy 54,033 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 54,033 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 54,033 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 51,955 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$70,715 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $39,918 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $68,522 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $38,680 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $69,474 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $39,217 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 67,323 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 38,004 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 65,401 Past Policy 65,401 Past Policy 66,397 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 66,397 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 66,397 2008-2009 Salary Schedule Past Policy 63,844 2007-2008 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?	$84,317; PhD; 11 if a teacher completed a state approved teacher education program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $81,703; PhD; 11 if a teacher completed a state approved teacher education program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy $82,838; PhD; 11 if a teacher completed a state approved teacher education program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 80,275; PhD; 11 if a teacher completed a state approved teacher education program A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. Past Policy 77,982; PhD; 11 if teacher completed state approved teacher education program or 15 if teacher did not complete state approved teacher education program Past Policy 77,982; PhD; 11
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Yes p. 42, Art. VIII.M; pp. 67 & 69, Art. XX.G, M & N; p. 100, App. IV.6.b.ii. Board Policy 204-5: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Step freeze for the lowest evaluation rating p. 42, Art. VIII.M; pp. 67 & 69, Art. XX.G, M & N; p. 100, App. IV.6.b.ii. Board Policy 204-5: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating?	Yes, the employer will pay the licensing fee for tenured teachers rated Effective or Highly Effective who submit a request by the specified deadline. p. 112, App. IX. Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ 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 working in hard to staff geographical areas and complexes receive a $3,000 annual stipend. p. 109, App. VII. Past Policy yes, teachers working in complexes deemed hard to staff earn bonuses of $1,500 as of July 1, 2013, and $3,000 as of July 1, 2015 p. 120, App. XI. Past Policy yes, teachers working in complexes deemed hard to staff earn bonuses of $1,500 Beginning in July, 2015 the bonus increases to $3,000. p. 2 Past Policy yes, teachers working in complexes deemed hard to staff earn bonuses of $3,000 p. 84, Art. X Past Policy yes, teachers working on the island of earn bonuses of $3,000 Hawaii CBA 2007-2009: p. 85, App. XIII
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ documents Past Policy yes, a stipend of $10,000 (distributed over 3 years) is available to certified special education teachers who are currently in general education classrooms and agree to serve 3 years in special education or to retried special education teachers who agree to employment as a special education teacher for at least 3 years p. 121, App. XII. Past Policy yes, a stipend of $10,000 (distributed over 3 years) is available to certified special education teachers who are currently in general education classrooms and agree to serve 3 years in special education Past Policy yes, a stipend of $10,000 (distributed over 3 years) is available to certified special education teachers who are currently in general education classrooms and agree to serve 3 years in special education Past Policy yes, a stipend of $10,000 (distributed over 3 years) is available to certified special education teachers who are currently in general education classrooms and agree to serve 3 years in special education Hawaii CBA 2007-2009: p. 86, App. XIV
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?	$1,045 - $1,295, depending on the size of the school p. 57, Art. XV.F. & p. 110, App. VIII.5 & 6.
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers?	Yes A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. pp. 80, 82, 84 & 86 - Exhibits A, B, C & D. Board Policy 204-5: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
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?	1 year (dismissal required) pp. 9, 10 & 41.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	Teacher requests mediation or expedited grievance procedure. p. 13, Art. V.P.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	Teacher may request a hearing before the principal prior to formal dismissal. p. 43, Art. VIII.P.
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	3rd Friday in May or upon notice of unsatisfactory performance Upon notice of an unsatisfactory performance, which shall be used as the basis for disciplinary action, including non-renewal, the non-tenured teacher may request a hearing before the principal. p. 43, Art. VIII.N & P.
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	3rd Friday in May or upon notice of unsatisfactory rating The teacher must receive notice of a final evaluation rating of less than satisfactory or less than “effective” no later than the third Friday in May, unless the Employer Association mutually agree to an alternate date. Upon notice of an unsatisfactory rating, the teacher may process a grievance and a teacher whose unsatisfactory rating has been maintained through the grievance procedure as described in Article V shall be terminated. pp. 42 & 43, Art. VIII.N & 0.

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (50%) Core Professionalism (20%: Professional Responsibilities [Domain 4 of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching]) Professional practice (30%: Professional practice; Classroom environment; Instruction) Hawaii uses the Charlotte Danielson 2013 Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. Hawaii focuses on Domain 2 (Classroom Environment and Domain 3 (Instruction) of the framework - p. 23, Educator Effectiveness Manual). The Core Professionalism component is rated holistically (p. 21, Educator Effectiveness Manual) including reflection on the Tripod Student Survey results as well as teacher's students' growth measured by the Hawaii Growth Model. pp. 6, 23 & 40.
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?	Student survey required-factors into evaluation rating Results from the Tripod Student Survey are one of the objects of reflection for the Core Professionalism component. pp. 19 & 21.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator p. 25.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 12.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Highly Effective, Effective, Marginal, Unsatisfactory p. 40.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Yes 24 hours notice p. 25.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	One student learning objective ( counts 50%) pp. 6 & 30.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	One student learning objective (counts 50%) pp. 6 & 30.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 10. Board Policy 203-4: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	2 formal p. 10.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	December 8, 2018 p. 14.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	May 18, 2018 p. 16.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	As long as it takes to observe the lesson p. 25.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Standard evaluation (rated on all components) in 2017-2018 if not evaluated in 2016-2017; Enhanced evaluation (1 additional observation) if rated less than Effective in 2016-2017; Streamlined evaluation if rated Effective or Highly effective in 2016-2017 The evaluation handbook only addresses the evaluation requirements for 2017-2018 which are based on the results from 2016-2017. Under the streamlined evaluation, the teacher's previous year's rating carries over. S/he is not observed nor is s/he rated on student growth/achievement in 2017-2018. The teacher reflects on the core professionalism component but does not receive a new rating. p. 10. Board Policy 203-4: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 formal The teacher who was rated less than effective in 2016-2017, is observed twice. p. 10.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	May 18, 2018 Teachers who were rated at least Effective in 2016-2018. are not subject to observations in 2017-2018. p. 10.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	May 18, 2018 p. 10.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	As long as it takes to observe the lesson p. 25.
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) pp. 9, 10 & 41.
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?	2 pp. 9 & 10.
How long is the remediation process?	1 year If a teacher finishes the year with a less than effective rating, s/he is placed on a Principal Directed Professional Development Plan and undergoes an Enhanced Evaluation in the following year. The PDPDP may also start in the original year should there be evidence of documented deficiencies. pp. 9, 10 & 41.
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	Yes if rated marginal An Expedited Appeals procedure for tenured teachers rated Marginal shall be used instead of Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure. An appeal may only be made for the final effectiveness rating of Marginal. pp. 41 & 44.
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. 37, Art. VII.E.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Seniority is the sole criterion. p. 37, Art. VII.E.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level p. 37, Art. VII.E.
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 tenured teachers in inverse order of layoffs All teachers may submit a list of three schools or geographic areas for which they want consideration should they be rehired. The CBA includes an amendment which eliminates recall preference rights for middle school teachers. Vacancies occurring in the 6th grade are subject to the usual assignment and transfer policy (performance before seniority) - p. 37, Art. VII. E. pp. 37 & 38, Art. VII.E.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

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?	18+ (18 sick, in accordance with state law; 6 of which may be used for personal/professional reasons; absence during part of the school day for illness [after being on-site for 3 hours]) In extraordinary circumstances, additional sick leave may be granted when accumulated sick leave is exhausted. The agreement states that the leave policies provided for in the Standard Practices 5400 series and applicable State statues shall remain in effect. p. 51, Art. XII & p. 52, Art. XII.D. p. 252 (pdf), Reg. 5404, C.1 & p. 255 (pdf), Reg. 5404, L.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	18 (18 sick, in accordance with state law; 6 of which may be used for personal/professional reasons) In extraordinary circumstances, additional sick leave may be granted when accumulated sick leave is exhausted. The agreement states that the leave policies provided for in the Standard Practices 5400 series and applicable State statues shall remain in effect. p. 51, Art. XII & p. 52, Art. XII.D. p. 252 (pdf), Reg. 5404, C.1.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes in accordance with state law p. 51, Art. XII. p. 252 (pdf), Reg. 5404, A.1.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	No because personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 52, Art. XII.D.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	No maximum, in accordance with state law p. 51, Art. XII. p. 252 (pdf), Reg. 5404, A.2.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	6, in accordance with state law For absences of more than 30 calendar days, the signature of a licensed practitioner is required every 30 calendar days. p. 51, Art. XII. p. 254 (pdf), Reg. 5404, F.2.
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 3 paid days to attend conferences; 5 days to attend mainland professional conferences in accordance with state law; 6 months at full pay or 1 year at half pay of sabbatical leave in accordance with state law p. 53, Art. XII.G & H. p. 269 (pdf), Reg. 5407.A; p. 287 (pdf), Reg. 5411.F.
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?	Jury/witness duty; military (15 days per calendar year), death or critical illness of immediate family (3-10 days), funeral (1 day), quarantine, disaster, PTA Convention for officers, in accordance with state law An employee may be given "temporary disability/extra sick leave," however not more than 15 days of paid sick leave, including regular or extra, shall be granted. Three days are given for the death or critical illness of an immediate family member (five days if employee must go out of state). In the case of illness followed by death, employees taking one out-of-state-trip are allowed up to a maximum of 8 days. Employees taking two out-of-state trips are allowed a maximum of 5 days leave with pay for critical illness and/or 5 days with pay for death. Teachers who are either state officers or officially elected delegates of the PTA may be permitted to attend the annual PTA convention, provided that not more than one teacher per school with a total staff of 40 or less, or not more than 2 teachers from each school with a total staff of 41 or more in any one school year. p. 52, Art. XII.E. p. 261 (pdf), Reg. 5405.F.-3; p. 281 (pdf), Reg. 5410.A; p. 285 (pdf), Reg. 5411.A.
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?	When the teacher gives less than 48 hours notice except in emergencies p. 52, Art. XII.D.
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?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 52, Art. XII.D.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 52, Art. XII.D.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 3 paid days to attend conferences; 5 days to attend mainland professional conferences in accordance with state law; 6 months at full pay or 1 year at half pay of sabbatical leave in accordance with state law p. 53, Art. XII.G & H. p. 269 (pdf), Reg. 5407.A; p. 287 (pdf), Reg. 5411.F.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	2 years
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 264-1: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure?	Yes up to two years Tenure is normally granted after six semesters. The probationary period may be extended up to a total of 10 semesters until teacher has achieved 2 consecutive annual evaluation ratings of Effective or better. Board Policy 204-1: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx

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 pp. 35 & 36, Art. VII.C.
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, best interest of district p. 40, Art. VII.H.
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes p. 37, Art. VII.E.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	Seniority p. 37, Art. VII.E.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Central office places excessed teachers based on their preferences in order of seniority. pp. 37 & 38, Art. VII.E.
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 pp. 91 & 92, App. III.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	Yes, 66% (2/3rd) of all of the ballots cast must be affirmative. pp. 91 & 92, App. III.B.
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	Approval from teachers by 66% (2/3rd) vote; both parties must approve exceptions to the agreement. pp. 91 & 92, App. III.