Charleston County School District, South Carolina

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 15. District website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/divisions/human_resources/benefits
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 15. District website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/divisions/human_resources/benefits
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 15. District website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/divisions/human_resources/benefits
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?	Retirement: March 15; Resignation: 30 days prior to date of resignation Board Policies GCQE & GCQC: http://bit.ly/ObgG5z p. 32.
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 failure to resign with at least 30 days of notice will result in a breach of contract and once the breach is reported to the state board of education, the professional certificate can be suspended or revoked Board Policies GCQC: http://bit.ly/ObgG5z p. 32.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 90 days of accumulated sick leave, which is included in the annuity computation p. 25. Past Policy Yes , any unused leave from current year plus any accumulated leave not to exceed 45 days Board Policy GCDA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame Past Policy Yes Board Policy GCDA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Personal leave converts to sick leave. Board Policy GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
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?	180
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy ID: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=386239698&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	190
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	10 Past Policy 12 Past Policy 13.5 Past Policy 10.5 Past Policy 15 Past Policy 12 Past Policy 12
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy ID: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=386239698&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
How long is the school day for secondary students?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy ID: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=386239698&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCL: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=386239698&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
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 Board Policy GCL: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=386239698&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Pre-K, K & 2-12: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; Grade 1: district acknowledges state law (class size shall be reduced to 15, on a school-by-school basis and as state funding allows, with priority going to schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch) Board Policy IEA: http://bit.ly/ObgG5z
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?	1.9%
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 1.3% The salary schedule notes that it includes a step increase but no cost of living adjustment. Based on our calculations, there was a 0% annual adjustment in the BA lane and a 1.3% annual adjustment in the MA lane. Past Policy 2.0% Past Policy 1.4% Past Policy 3.48% Past Policy -1.44%
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)	3.9% Past Policy 3.2% Past Policy 3.9% Past Policy 3.1% Past Policy 5.23% Past Policy 0.03%
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$5,482 Past Policy $5,376 Past Policy $4,151 Past Policy 4,627 Past Policy 4,563 Past Policy 4,435
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)?	25
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$35,355 Past Policy $34,656 Past Policy $34,656 Past Policy 35,117 Past Policy 34,632 Past Policy 33,740
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$39,429 Past Policy $38,654 Past Policy $38,654 Past Policy 37,834 Past Policy 37,312 Past Policy 35,970
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$56,544 Past Policy $55,434 Past Policy $55,434 Past Policy 54,021 Past Policy 53,275 Past Policy 52,385
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$39,581 Past Policy $38,806 Past Policy $37,848 Past Policy 38,073 Past Policy 38,073 Past Policy 37,547 Past Policy 36,488
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$44,141 Past Policy $43,274 Past Policy $42,226 Past Policy 41,309 Past Policy 41,309 Past Policy 40,739 Past Policy 39,175
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$63,323 Past Policy $62,077 Past Policy $60,572 Past Policy 59,007 Past Policy 59,007 Past Policy 58,192 Past Policy 57,185
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?	$73,750; PhD; 25 Past Policy $72,306; PhD; 25 Past Policy $70,543; PhD; 25 Past Policy 71,514; PhD; 26 Past Policy 70,527; PhD; 26 Past Policy 69,295; PhD; 27
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy yes; under the TIF (Teacher Incentive Fund) Grant, teachers at 14 BRIDGE (evaluation model) pilot schools will receive performance-based compensation pp. 3 & 5. Past Policy yes; eligible teachers at 14 schools with high FARMS rates will receive strategic compensation for strong academic growth District website: http://www.ccsdschools.com/Board_of_Trustees/Calendar/documents/CCSDBOTTIF100812FINAL.pdf Past Policy yes; eligible teachers at 14 schools with high FARMS rates will receive strategic compensation for strong academic growth District website: http://tinyurl.com/krccwa7
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'?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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?	Other 1 year, consequences not defined If a teacher finishes the year with an unsatisfactory evaluation, s/he is placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" in the following year. A teacher might also be placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" after the first semester if he is rated unsatisfactorily. It is not clear if remediation would then continue into the second year if the teacher does not improve or if the teacher might be dismissed at the end of the year. p. 2.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	Teacher may request a hearing before the Board of Trustees or its designee in accordance with SC code Sec. 59-25-410. Board Policy GCQF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCQF, which gives teacher the right to a hearing, applies only to tenured teachers. It is not clear in the documentation available to NCTQ if a non-tenured teacher has any other recourse. Board Policy GCQF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	District acknowledges state law, SC code 59-25-410. Board Policy GCQF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	District acknowledges state law, SC code 59-25-410. Board Policy GCQF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement ("Targeted Course Portfolio") Professional practice (Planning, Instruction, Classroom environment, Professionalism) Teachers are required to submit a "Targeted Course Portfolio" which includes a complete outline of the course as well as Student Learning Objectives and identification for the means by which student growth will be tracked and measured. pp. 3, 4, 43-47.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Optional Teachers are evaluated by teams, one member of which might be a district-level administrator. p. 2.
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	other One member of the evaluation team must have content area expertise - unclear if s/he can be a peer p. 2.
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)?	Written report only Teachers and evaluators are required to submit extensive reflection on the observation. p. 11.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 21.
How many categories of ratings are there?	2 overall ratings ("overall score and judgement"): Met and Not Met; 4 ratings on the four domains: Exemplary, Proficient, Needs improvement, Unsatisfactory pp. 55 & 56.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	No All formal observations are unannounced. p. 11.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	Student learning objectives Teachers must have a Targeted Course Profile in which they establish SLO's and identify the means by which they will assess and track the goals. pp. 4, 43-57.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	Student learning objectives Teachers must have a Targeted Course Profile in which they establish SLO's and identify the means by which they will assess and track the goals. pp. 4, 43-47.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Twice a year p. 1.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	4 (2 per each evaluator) p. 11.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (2 formal observations must be completed by end of 1st semester) p. 11.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	May 1 p. 1.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	45 minutes or a complete lesson p. 11.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Summative evaluation once every five years; formative in off years There is also a preliminary evaluation at the end of the 1st semester during the summative year. Tenured teachers (continuing contracts) are fully evaluated in their year of recertification - 1x/5 years per the SC DOE). In the off years, a teacher has a professional development plan and student growth is tracked. Observations are optional. p. 1.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	4 (2 by each evaluator) p. 11.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; 2 observations must be completed by end of 1st semester. p. 11.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	May 1 p. 1.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	45 minutes or a complete lesson p. 11.
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Other 1 year, consequences not defined If a teacher finishes the year with an unsatisfactory evaluation, s/he is placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" in the following year. A teacher might also be placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" after the first semester if he is rated unsatisfactorily. It is not clear if remediation would then continue into the second year if the teacher does not improve or if the teacher might be dismissed at the end of the year. p. 2.
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	Yes, a team of 3 evaluators including one with content-area expertise p. 2.
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Other 12 (6 in each semester, performed by three evaluators) p. 11.
How long is the remediation process?	1 year If a teacher finishes the year with an unsatisfactory evaluation, s/he is placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" in the following year. A teacher might also be placed in the "highly consequential evaluation" after the first semester if he is rated unsatisfactorily. It is not clear if remediation would then continue into the second year if the teacher does not improve or if the teacher might be dismissed at the end of the year. p. 2.
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 Board Policy GBK: http://www.ccsdschools.com/Board_of_Trustees/Policies/
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 Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Seniority is the sole criterion. Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	District acknowledges state law. SC Code 59-25-415 Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	District acknowledges state law SC code 59-25-415. Board Policy GCQA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame

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?	15 (12 sick; 3 personal); in accordance with state law Third citation: South Carolina Code, Sec. 59-1-400: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c001.php p. 21, Policy GCCAF. Board Policies GCC & GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	15 (12 sick; 3 personal); in accordance with state law Third citation: South Carolina Code, Sec. 59-1-400: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c001.php p. 21, Policy GCCAF. Board Policies GCC & GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	District acknowledges state law Board Policy GCC: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Personal days convert to sick days for accumulation. Board Policy GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy GCC: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents The policy cites South Carolina Code, Sec. 59-1-400, however, state law does not address medical documentation for sick leave. Board Policy GCC: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 5 days paid professional leave per year to attend professional meetings Board Policy GCCAE: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Other Leave
Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer?	Military (15 days), jury duty, court subpoena p. 20, Board Policy GCCAB, GCCAD.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	N/A; collective bargaining is not allowed in this state.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	First & last 5 days of school; to extend a school holiday; standardized testing days where employee is involved w/ testing; last teacher workday; periods designated by principal that may cause detrimental effect on school's or dept.'s educational mission Board Policy GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
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?	Personal leave converts to sick leave. Board Policy GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 90 days of accumulated sick leave, which is included in the annuity computation p. 25. Past Policy Yes , any unused leave from current year plus any accumulated leave not to exceed 45 days Board Policy GCDA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame Past Policy Yes Board Policy GCDA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Personal leave converts to sick leave. Board Policy GCCAF: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 5 days paid professional leave per year to attend professional meetings Board Policy GCCAE: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
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 the 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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCKAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=104486577&depth=2&infobase=charles.nfo&record={1}&softpage=PL_frame
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy indicates that principals select transfer applicants who apply after the official transfer period (after June 15), however, the policy does not address the process during the routine transfer period. Board Policy GCKAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=104486577&depth=2&infobase=charles.nfo&record={1}&softpage=PL_frame
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, when transfer serves the overall needs of the schools involved Board Policy GCKAAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=104486577&depth=2&infobase=charles.nfo&record={1}&softpage=PL_frame
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	No Board Policy GCKAAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
How are teachers identified for excessing?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCKAAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GCKAAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame
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 Board Policy GCKAAA: http://policy.microscribepub.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=294973260&infobase=charles.nfo&softpage=PL_Frame

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?	N/A there is no collective bargaining in this district
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	N/A; there is no collective bargaining in this district.
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	N/A; there is no collective bargaining in this district.