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Health and Wellness
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| What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer? |
not specified; the district provides employees with subsidized health insurance (employees pay a portion of the premium)
Board Policy P4-09-007: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer? |
not specified; the district provides employees with subsidized health insurance (employees pay a portion of the premium)
Board Policy P4-09-007: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap? |
no, district provides a chart listing only the employee contribution
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Pensions/Retirement
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| Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire? |
retirement: March 1; resignation: 2 weeks or after June 15 of the school year with approval of the School Board
Board Regulation R4-04-004 and Board Policy P4-04-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
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| 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
, teachers who breach contract will face disciplinary action, which may include revocation of the teacher's license
Teachers breach their contract when the School Board declines to grant resignation.
Board Policy P4-04-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
at a partial per diem payment rate (rate will be set periodically as a part of the Annual Financial Plan process)
Board Policy P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
at the partial per diem rate of pay for sick leave (rate will be set periodically as a part of the Annual Financial Plan process)
Board Policies P4-08-009.A & P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Tuition Reimbursement
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| Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers? |
Yes
, limited tuition assistance may be available (depending on funding) for teachers needing to enroll in specialized off-campus courses related to their employment
Board Regulation R4-03-004: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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School Year
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| STUDENTS: How many days are students in school? |
180
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| STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year? |
Elementary: 1170 hours; middle: 1200 hours; secondary: 1245 hours (total)
Hours calculated based on a 6 hour, 30 minute elementary day, a 6 hour 40 minute middle school day, a 6 hour, 55 minute secondary day x 180 school days.
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| TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school? |
187
Past Policy
189
Past Policy
189
Past Policy
191
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| TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days) |
9.5
Past Policy
11.5
Past Policy
12
Past Policy
12.5
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School Day
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| How long is the school day for elementary students? |
established by the School Board, in accordance with regulations of the Virginia Department of Education
Board Policy P7-13-002: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy
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| How long is the school day for secondary students? |
established by the School Board, in accordance with regulations of the Virginia Department of Education
Board Policy P7-13-002: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy
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| How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) |
8 hours, 30 minutes
Board Policy P4-05-001.B: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy
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| 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
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Preparation Time
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| How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? |
elementary: an average of 30 minutes per day during the school week;
middle: one planning period per day or the equivalent (amount of time not specified), in accordance with state law
Board Policy P4-05-012: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? |
one planning period per day or the equivalent (amount of time not specified), in accordance with state law
Board Policy P4-05-012: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Structure of the Salary Schedule
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| What type of salary schedule is in use? |
Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
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| What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? |
1.4%
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| 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) |
2.3%
Past Policy
0.6%
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| 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) |
3.8%
Past Policy
2.0%
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| What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? |
$2,569
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| How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule? |
2: BA, MA
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| 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)? |
41
Past Policy
42
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Annual Salary
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree? |
$43,571
Past Policy
$42,561
Past Policy
$41,727
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$44,604
Past Policy
$43,571
Past Policy
$42,716
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$76,479
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? |
$45,662
Past Policy
$44,604
Past Policy
$43,730
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$46,745
Past Policy
$45,662
Past Policy
$44,767
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$80,151
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| 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? |
$80,151; MA; 41
Past Policy
$80,151; MA; 42
Past Policy
$73,579; MA; 41
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Performance Pay
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| Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| 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
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| 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
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| Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Other Differentiated Pay
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level? |
amount not specified; additional pay is dependent on size of department
Board Regulations R4-05-011 & R4-09-006: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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General Salary Information
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| Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| 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, credit may be given for experience deemed relevant by the director of Human Resournces
Board Regulation R4-09-001:http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
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Evaluation System
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| What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? |
Student Growth/Achievement (40% recommended by state, Virginia Standard #6, Student Academic Progress)
Professional practice (60% recommended by state: Professional knowledge, Instructional planning, Instructional delivery, Assessment of and for learning, Learning environment, Professionalism)
pp. 7, 8, 44, 68 & 69.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy clearly states that an administrator performs the evaluation, however, it is not clear if a peer might be involved in the process in a non-evaluative way.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Does the evaluation include student input? |
Student input may be used as a data source to document performance.
pp. 13 & 22.
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| What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? |
Conference with evaluator
p. 14.
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| What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How many categories of ratings are there? |
4: Exemplary, Proficient, Developing/Needs improvement, Unacceptable
pp. 58 & 59.
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| Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? |
Optional
p. 14.
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Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
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| How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects? |
student learning goals assessed by state student growth percentiles (count 20%); alternate measures (20%) grounded in validated quantitative, objective measures using tools already available in the school where possible (counts 20%)
The State recommends that student learning goals count 40%; it is not clear if the district has chosen to comply with the recommendation.
pp. 42, 46 & 47.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? |
Student learning goals assessed by measures grounded in validated quantitative, objective measures using tools already available in the school where possible (counts 40%)
pp. 42, 46 & 47.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Twice a year
Board Regulation R4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
formal observations throughout the year, informal observations at various times through the evaluation cycle
p. 14.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Regulation R4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher? |
October 15 of the next school year
Teachers must receive their final evaluation between May 1 and October 15.
Board Regulation R4-03-001, 2: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher? |
a specified period of time (for example 30-45 minutes or the duration of a full lesson) recommended by state
p. 14.
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Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Once every three years
Board Regulation R4-03-001, 3: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
formal observations throughout the year, informal observations at various times through the evaluation cycle
p. 14.
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-03-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? |
Oct. 15
The teacher receives his/her final evaluation between May 1 and October 15.
Board Regulation R4-03-001, 2: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation? |
a specified period of time (for example 30-45 minutes or the duration of a full lesson) recommended by state
p. 14.
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Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
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| 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? |
Remediation timeframe case by case (dismissal allowed)
Board policy P4-04-002 states that a teacher may be dismissed after one or more unsatisfactory evaluations, however it does not address the remediation process.
pp. 77 & 78.
Board Policy P4-04-002: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation? |
optional (Support from a peer or supervisor and/or assistance from a curriculum or program coordinator)
p. 77.
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| How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How long is the remediation process? |
case-by-case (timeline required)
p. 77.
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| 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
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| Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Layoffs
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| Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured? |
No
Board Policy P4-03-003.A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers? |
Multiple criteria including performance and seniority
If the School Board implements a reduction in workforce such reduction shall not be made solely on the basis of seniority but will include consideration of among other things, the performance evaluations of the teachers potentially affected by the reduction in workforce.
Board Policy P4-03-003.A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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 P4-03-003, A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs? |
July 1
Board Policy P4-03-003.A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-03-003: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-03-003: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Sick & Personal Leave
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| 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? |
12 (10 sick, 2 personal)
Any employee who is employed less than 260 days per year and who does not earn annual leave may use up to 2 days of sick leave during the fiscal year for purposes unrelated to illness, medical or dental appointments.
Board Policies P4-08-001.A.1 & P4-08-009.A.1: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? |
12 (10 sick, 2 personal)
Any employee who is employed less than 260 days per year and who does not earn annual leave may use up to 2 days of sick leave during the fiscal year for purposes unrelated to illness, medical or dental appointments.
Board Policies P4-08-001.A.1 & C.5 & P4-08-009.A.1: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
Board Policy P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? |
Other
up to 5 days as personal days, then all exceeding days convert to sick leave
Board Policy P4-08-009.A.1: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? |
250
Board Policy P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? |
3
For absences of 3 or more consecutive days, employees must complete a Request for Medical Leave of Absence. A doctor's certification may be required upon returning to work.
Board Policy P4-08-001.C.9: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Professional Development Leave
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| Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? |
Yes
work related absence (number of days not specified) to attend workshops, classroom visitations, professional meetings, approved committees
Board Policy P4-08-007: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Other Leave
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| Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer? |
bereavement (3 days), military (15 days), civil leave
Board Policies P4-08-002, P4-08-003, P4-08-013: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)? |
n/a; there is no collective bargaining in this district
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Attendance Incentives
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| When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? |
last contractual day or workday that precedes or follows a vacation or holiday; opening or closing day of a school session; in the absence of an approved substitute when required; when less than 3 days notice is given by the teacher
Board Regulation R4-08-009.3: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
Board Policy P4-08-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
Board Policy P4-08-001: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy P4-08-009: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
at a partial per diem payment rate (rate will be set periodically as a part of the Annual Financial Plan process)
Board Policy P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
at the partial per diem rate of pay for sick leave (rate will be set periodically as a part of the Annual Financial Plan process)
Board Policies P4-08-009.A & P4-08-001.C.6: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Transfers
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| Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions? |
yes, principals must interview two internal candidates before interviewing an external candidate, however, there is no obligation to hire the internal candidate
Board Regulation R4-01-005: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
Board Regulation R4-01-005: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| Separate from excessing, does the district allow school or district administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such a transfer? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
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| Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority? |
Seniority is only one of the factors considered.
Other
teachers shall not be identified solely on basis of seniority
Board Policy 4-03-003, A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| How are teachers identified for excessing? |
multiple criteria including performance and seniority, teachers may not be based solely on basis of seniority
Board Policy P4-03-003, A: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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Placing Excessed Teachers
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| How are excessed teachers assigned to schools? |
Central office places teachers but method of placement is not clearly stated.
Board Regulation R4-01-005: http://webapps.henrico.k12.va.us/policy/
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| 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
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