Granite School District, Utah

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	percentage not specified; teacher contributes monthly dollar amount pp. 11 & 12
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	percentage not specified; teacher contributes monthly dollar amount pp. 11 & 12
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 employee contributions Employee contributions can not exceed 9.5% of annual salary. pp. 11 & 12
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 1; resignation: 30 days p. 40, Art. 19.10.2 & 19.10.3
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 , there is a $1000 fine for failure to give notice by the stated deadlines p. 40, Art. 19.10.4
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 32, Art. 18.2.1.
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees?	issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	177
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	elementary: 1,180 (total); middle: 1,224 (total); secondary: 1,180 (total) Calculated based off of the daily schedule x the number of days students are in school (177).
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	185
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	elementary: 24; middle and secondary: 11
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	elementary: 6 hours, 40 minutes (total); middle: 6 hours, 55 minutes to 7 hours (total)
How long is the school day for secondary students?	6 hours, 40 minutes
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	elementary: 7 hours, 15 minutes ; middle & secondary: 7 hours, 30 minutes Calculated based off of the daily schedule plus the required pre- and post-school times teachers are required to be at school. p. 18, Art. 9.2
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings)	35 minutes for elementary teachers; 50 minutes for secondary teachers p. 18, Art. 9.2
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	a block of 1 hour, 40 minutes is given to elementary teachers each week for preparation time and one 45 minute block is provided weekly (two times per month for individual planning and two times per month for collaborative planning) p. 20, Art. 10.1 & 10.2
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	1 period per day (amount of time unspecified) p. 17, Art. 7.7
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	two 45 minute blocks per month for elementary teachers p. 20, Art. 10.2

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	PK: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents K-1: 27 2-12: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents The district aims for a class size average of 24 for grades K-3. The district-wide ratio of students to teachers in grades 4 through 6 shall not exceed 31.5 to 1. In junior high, the district-wide ratio of students to teachers shall not exceed 27.4 to 1. In senior high, the district-wide ratio of students to teachers shall not exceed 25 to 1. Administrative Memorandum #43: http://www.graniteschools.org/legal/administrative-memoranda/
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	A paraprofessional is assigned to the class Other when the class size exceeds 30 in kindergarten or grade 1, an additional teacher will be employed These accommodations only apply to kindergarten and first grade classes. Classes with 28-29 students receive an aide. When classes reach 30 students, a new teacher is hired. Administrative Memorandum #43: http://www.graniteschools.org/legal/administrative-memoranda/

Compensation - Salary questions

Structure of the Salary Schedule
What type of salary schedule is in use?	Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience?	2.2% Past Policy 2.3% Past Policy 2.3% Past Policy 2.3% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 2.08%; master's lane: 2.41% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 2.08%; master's lane: 2.41%
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)	3.1% Past Policy 3.6% Past Policy 1.5% Past Policy 0.3% Past Policy 0.72% Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0% Past Policy -2.7%
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)	5.3% Past Policy 6.0% Past Policy 3.8% Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy 2.99% Past Policy 2.25% Past Policy 2.25%
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$5,830 Past Policy $5,660 Past Policy $5,442 Past Policy 5,355 Past Policy 5,337 Past Policy 5,295 Past Policy 5,295 Past Policy 5,295
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD
In what year of service will a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree reach the maximum salary (assuming no step freezes)?	19
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$36,714 Past Policy $34,990 Past Policy $33,806 Past Policy 33,331 Past Policy 33,234 Past Policy 33,004 Past Policy 33,004 Past Policy 33,004 Past Policy 33,879
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$40,656 Past Policy $39,594 Past Policy $38,233 Past Policy 37,687 Past Policy 37,576 Past Policy 37,312 Past Policy 37,312 Past Policy 37,312 Past Policy 38,307
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$53,119 Past Policy $51,695 Past Policy $49,868 Past Policy 49,135 Past Policy 48,987 Past Policy 48,632 Past Policy 48,632 Past Policy 48,632 Past Policy 49,967
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$40,567 Past Policy $38,731 Past Policy $37,403 Past Policy 36,870 Past Policy 36,762 Past Policy 36,504 Past Policy 36,504 Past Policy 36,504 Past Policy 37,475
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$44,509 Past Policy $43,335 Past Policy $41,830 Past Policy 41,226 Past Policy 41,104 Past Policy 40,811 Past Policy 40,811 Past Policy 40,811 Past Policy 41,911
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$62,632 Past Policy $60,931 Past Policy $58,749 Past Policy 57,873 Past Policy 57,696 Past Policy 57,272 Past Policy 57,272 Past Policy 57,272 Past Policy 58,867
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?	$70,919; PhD; 19 Past Policy $68,977; PhD; 19 Past Policy $66,485; PhD; 19 Past Policy 65,485; PhD; 19 Past Policy 65,283; PhD; 19 Past Policy 64,799; PhD; 19
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings?	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"?	Teachers in Title I schools "may" earn annual stipends of $1,000. Past Policy teachers in Title I schools "may" earn annual stipends of $600 Past Policy yes, teachers in Title I schools earn annual stipends of $600 Past Policy yes, teachers in Title I schools earn annual stipends of $600 Past Policy yes, teachers in Title I schools earn bonuses of $600 Past Policy yes, teachers in Title I schools earn bonuses of $575
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may request hearing before an independent hearing examiner who makes recommendation to board which votes on recommendation p. 38, Art. 19.7
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	teacher may request an informal hearing before Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent makes final decision p. 37, Art. 19.6
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	2 months before end of contract term p. 37, 19.5.2

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement Professional practice Effective 2015-2016, student growth must be a component of evaluations in accordance with Utah statute 53A-8a-409. p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 & p. 56, App. E. 53A-8a-409 Past Policy Professional practice Effective 2015-2016, student growth must be a component of evaluations in accordance with Utah statute 53A-8a-409. p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 & p. 56, App. E. 53A-8a-409
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?	other Utah allows peer observation but does not require; it is not clear if district uses it p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 Past Policy Yes - optional observation and feedback without rating to administrator The teacher may request that a peer educator observe and evaluate his/her performance.
Does the evaluation include student input?	Other Utah allows but does not require; it is not clear if district uses student input p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How many categories of ratings are there?	4 p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 Past Policy 4: Below Standard; Approaching Standard: Meets Standard; Above Standard Each element in a domain is rated Below Standard, Approaching Standard, Meets Standard or Above Standard but ultimately, the teacher's performance is rated satisfactory (i.e. recommended for future employment) or the teacher is not recommended for future employment.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	student growth calculated in accordance with Utah Code 53A-8a-409, methodology is unclear p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 & p. 56, App. E. 53A-8a-409.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	measures of student achievement in accordance with UT Code 53A-8a-409 Districts must develop differentiated methodologies for measuring student growth for educators in subject areas for which standardized tests are available and in subject areas for which standardized tests are not available. p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 & p. 56, App. E. 53A-8a-409 Past Policy n/a (student achievement assessed by standards of instructional quality by July 1, 2015 in accordance with UT Code 53A-8a-409 Districts must develop differentiated methodologies for measuring student growth for educators in subject areas for which standardized tests are available and in subject areas for which standardized tests are not available. p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 & p. 56, App. E. 53A-8a-409 Past Policy n/a (by July 1, 2015 in accordance with UT statute R277-531- 3, differentiated methodologies for measuring student growth) Districts must develop differentiated methodologies for measuring student growth for educators in subject areas for which standardized tests are available and in subject areas for which standardized tests are not available. Summative Evaluation Summary and Lines of Evidence
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Twice a year in accordance with UT Code 53A-8a-301 p. 53, App. E. 53A-8a-301
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents The State requires a "reasonable" number of evaluations (UT Code 53A-8a-405); it is not clear how many the district requires. p. 54, App. E. 53A-8a-405 Past Policy 2 Summative Evaluation Summary
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy 1st evaluation by end of November; 2nd evaluation by end of March
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year in accordance with UT Code 53A-8a-301 Effective 2013-2014, in accordance with Utah Code 53A-10-106, tenured teachers must be summatively evaluated annually. p. 53, App. E. 53A-8a-301 Past Policy Summative evaluation once every five years; formative in off years Effective 2013-2014, in accordance with Utah Code 53A-10-106, tenured teachers must be summatively evaluated annually. Human Resources department: http://www.graniteschools.org/depart/educatorsupport/humanresources/ProfessionalGrowth/Pages/TieToLicensure.aspx Past Policy Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy 1 Summative Evaluation Summary
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy May
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the remediation process?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	Yes In accordance with state law (UT Code 53A-8a-406), the teacher may request that the Superintendent appoint a third party who is not employed by the District but has experience in teacher evaluations, to review the evaluation and make a recommendation to the Sup't. pp. 54 & 55, App. E. 53A-8a-406
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?	No District is complying with state law (53A-8a-505) which prohibits seniority and says the needs of the school and performance MAY be used. Neither is required. p. 39, Art. 19.9.3
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Other staffing needs Staffing needs may include but are not limited to the following: endorsements, certifications, pattern of declining enrollments in subject area, endorsements in core academic areas, ESL and gifted endorsements, extracurricular coaching endorsements and certifications, eMINTS certifications, and those who are fluent in a language needed within a school site. State prohibits seniority but allows performance. p. 39, Art. 19.9.3
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	Seniority is not a factor in teacher layoffs. p. 39, Art. 19.9.3
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-teachers given preference but are not guaranteed a position Principals must first interview from pool of laid-off teachers but then may look elsewhere. pp. 39 & 40, Art. 19.9.5
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	6 months p. 40, Art. 19.9.5

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?	14 (10 sick; 4 personal) Sick leave days may also be used for serious illness of a member of the household/immediate family, and up to five sick leave days for bereavement for immediate family. pp. 30 & 31, Art. 18.1.1.1 & 18.1.2.1; p. 32, Art. 18.2.1 Past Policy 13 (10 sick; 3 personal) Teachers can use a fourth personal leave day but will be charged the current Substitute II rate. p. 29, Art. 18.1.1.1; p. 31, Art. 18.2.1
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	14 (10 sick, 4 personal) Sick leave days may also be used for serious illness of a member of the household/immediate family, and up to five sick leave days for bereavement for immediate family. pp. 30 & 31, Art. 18.1.1.1 & 18.1.2.1; p. 32, Art. 18.2.1 Past Policy 13 (10 sick, 3 personal) Teachers can use a fourth personal leave day but will be charged the current Substitute II rate. pp. 27-29, Art. 18 Past Policy 14 (10 sick days; 4 personal days) Teacher must pay the substitute rate for the fourth day of personal leave. pp. 27-29, Art. 18
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Probationary Teachers: yes; Contract Teachers: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents pp. 30 & 31, Art. 18.1.1.1 & 18.1.2.1
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 32, Art. 18.2.1.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	Probationary Teachers: 30; Contract Teachers: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents pp. 30 & 31, Art. 18.1.1.1 & 18.1.2.1
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	may be requested at any time but must be provided by the 21st day for any personal illness/disability and by the fourth day for any family illness p. 30, Art. 18.1.1.5; p. 32, Art. 18.1.3.4
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 1 year sabbatical leave (half salary) The teacher must have completed six consecutive full school years in active service as a regularly employed staff member in the District in order to be eligible to request a sabbatical leave. p. 33, Art. 18.4
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 (10 days in any two consecutive years), court subpoena Three days of emergency leave are also allowed (partially paid). p. 35, Art. 18.6 Board Policies IX.A.1.l, IX.A.1.m: http://www.graniteschools.org/legal/policies/
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	yes, 120 association leave days to be distributed amongst all teachers in the district p. 35, Art. 18.7.1
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	first/last week of school, day before/after holiday, when leave is connected with job action or work stoppage, or when the number of teachers absent exceeds the principal's limit p. 32, Art. 18.2.3 & 18.2.4
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Yes 1-3 times the substitute rate x the number of unused personal days Teachers who take no personal leave in a contract year will receive an amount equal to three times the current Substitute B rate. Teachers who take one personal leave day in a contract year will receive an amount equal to two times the current Substitute B rate. Teachers who take two personal leave days in a contract year will receive an amount equal to the current Substitute B rate. p. 32, Art. 18.2.1
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 32, Art. 18.2.1.
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 32, Art. 18.2.1.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 1 year sabbatical leave (half salary) The teacher must have completed six consecutive full school years in active service as a regularly employed staff member in the District in order to be eligible to request a sabbatical leave. p. 33, Art. 18.4
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Teacher orientation is mentioned in the calendar, but the date(s) is not specified.

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 p. 3, Art. 1.2
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?	yes If qualifications are equal among applicants, district employees will be selected first. No new teachers will be hired until excess and transfer teachers are considered. p. 27, Art. 16.3.5 & p. 28, Art. 16.5.2
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select voluntary transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are voluntary transfers assigned to schools?	yes p. 27, Art. 16.3
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, reasons not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents pp. 28 & 29, Art. 16.6
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Seniority is only used as a tiebreaker if all other factors are equal. p. 28, Art. 16.4.2 & Art. 16.4.3
How are teachers identified for excessing?	multiple criteria including program and staffing needs and the relative qualifications of staff to fill the available positions - if qualifications are equal, seniority shall be the deciding factor p. 28, Art. 16.4.2 & Art. 16.4.3
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Central office places teachers but method of placement is not clearly stated. p. 28, Art. 16.5
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?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents