Clark County School District, Nevada

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	100%
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	Not specified for health insurance alone; the employee contribution for health, dental and vision was noted.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	Yes, $583.87 in 2016 and $538.87 as of January 1, 2017. p. 49, Art. 28-3.
Pensions/Retirement
Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement?	Yes , the district may purchase up to one year of PERS service for teachers who give notice by April 30 or at least three months prior, who have between 15 and 29 years of service and have 100 unused sick days pp. 23 & 24, Art. 18-9. District website: http://ccsd.net/employees/current/benefits/
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 District reports that a teacher will be in breach of contract and his/her license may be suspended or revoked per Nevada Revised Statute 391.350
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes Up to 100 days multiplied by a calculated rate (see footnote). To qualify, a teacher must have at least 10 years of service. The District shall allocate the sum of $196,197.24 to calculate the rate of pay for each unused day of sick leave. The sum will be divided by the total number of eligible unused sick days allowed to yield a daily unused sick leave rate. p. 23, Art. 18-8-2 - 18-8-4.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No unused personal leave may not accumulate p. 27, Art. 20-6 & 20-7.
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?	176
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	K: 360 (instructional); grades 1-2: 855 (instructional); grades 3-6: 900 (instructional); grades 7-8: 960 (instructional); grades 9-12: 990 (instructional); in accordance with state law Calculated based off of 180 days multiplied by the minimum required student day: K: 120 minutes/day; grades 1-2: 285 minutes/day; grades 3-6: 300 minutes/day; grades 7-8: 320 minutes/day; grades 9-12: 330 minutes/day School District Regulation R-6110: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/all
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	180
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	4
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	K: 2 (instructional); grades 1-2: 4 hours, 45 minutes (instructional); grades 3-6: 5 (instructional); grades 7-8: 5 hours, 20 minutes (instructional); in accordance with state law Calculated based off of the minimum required student day: K: 120 minutes/day; grades 1-2: 285 minutes/day; grades 3-6: 300 minutes/day; grades 7-8: 320 minutes/day; grades 9-12: 330 minutes/day School District Regulation R-6110: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/all
How long is the school day for secondary students?	5 hours, 30 minutes (instructional); in accordance with state law School District Regulation R-6110: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/all
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours, 11 minutes p. 30, Art. 22-1.
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)	decided by individual schools' principal Special meetings may be called by the superintendent or principal (limited to 3 meetings per school year). p. 30, Art. 22-1 & p. 31, Art. 22-5.
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	4 hours, 10 minutes per week during the student day in blocks of no less than 40 minutes p. 54, Art. 31-2.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	1 period per day p. 54, Art. 31-1.
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?	preK-3 & 7-12: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; 4-6: 30 (class load) District reports the following limits: K-21; 1 and 2-16; 3-19 p. 54, Art. 31-4.
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports that a waiver is completed for the Department of Education per Nevada Revised Statute 388.700.

Compensation - Salary questions

Structure of the Salary Schedule
What type of salary schedule is in use?	Non-traditional salary schedule / salary document Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated contact hours (e.g., designated coursework or professional development). The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26.
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience?	2.2%, based on all eight Lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers) The average above is the average of all eight lanes on the salary schedule. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy 2.6% The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy 2.6% There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 2.63%; master's lane: 2.57% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 1.58%; master's lane: 2.57%
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)	N/A; the district introduced a new salary schedule this year. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. (2015-2017 CBA, pp. 38-43, Art. 26.) Past Policy -0.6% In 2015-16, we calculated the salaries using only the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. In 2014-2015, however, we calculated salaries using a weighted average - there were two salary schedules in effect: one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. Past Policy 0.7% There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 0.0% Past Policy 0% Past Policy -1.2% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4% 2007-2008 Salary Schedule, 2008-2009 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)	N/A; the district introduced a new salary schedule this year. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. (2015-2017 CBA, pp. 38-43, Art. 26.) Past Policy 1.9% In 2015-16, we calculated the salaries using only the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. In 2014-2015, however, we calculated salaries using a weighted average - there were two salary schedules in effect: one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. Past Policy 3.1% There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy 2.59% Past Policy 0.9% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	N/A; there does not appear to be lanes that correspond with a BA or MA. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $7,063 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $7,109 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 6,915 Past Policy 6,916 Past Policy 6,916 Past Policy 6,999 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 6,999 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	N/A; it does not appear that there are lanes that correspond with advanced degrees or credit attainment. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how advanced degrees/credit attainment impact placement on the salary schedule. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, PhD Two additional lanes are reserved for advanced certification (ASC) but advancement to these lanes is not approved. The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, PhD Two additional lanes are reserved for advanced certification (ASC) but advancement to these lanes is not approved. Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, PhD Two additional lanes are reserved for advanced certification (ASC) but advancement to these lanes is not approved. Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, Advanced Studies Certification (ASC) Teachers receive a $1,500 stipend for a PhD above the MA+32 or ASC lane salary. Past Policy 8: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, Advanced Studies certification, PhD Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, Advanced Studies certification, PhD 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, Advanced Studies certification, PhD 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 7: BA, BA+16, BA+32, MA, MA+16, MA+32, Advanced Studies certification, PhD 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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)?	Bachelor's degree: 9, based on the assumption that a teacher with a BA and no experience begins on Lane I, Step A and does not advance beyond Lane I. Master's degree: unknown, as without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how or if a Master's degree impacts placement on the salary schedule. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy bachelor's lane: 7; master's lane: 11 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy bachelor's lane: 7; master's lane: 11 Past Policy bachelor's lane: 6; master's lane: 10 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6 Master's lane: 10 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6 Master's lane: 10 Past Policy Bachelor's lane: 6 Master's lane: 10 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$40,900 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A) The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $34,637 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $34,858 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 34,684 Past Policy 34,688 Past Policy 34,688 Past Policy 35,083 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 35,083 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 35,083 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$47,654 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $58,459 (Lane III, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $37,531 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $37,770 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 39,038 Past Policy 39,041 Past Policy 39,041 Past Policy 39,485 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 39,485 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,947 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$53,057(Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $90,877 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $41,236 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $41,499 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 40,482 Past Policy 40,486 Past Policy 40,486 Past Policy 40,947 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,947 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,947 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$40,900 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine if a teacher with a MA is placed on a higher lane or step.) The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $40,221 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $40,478 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 40,276 Past Policy 40,280 Past Policy 40,280 Past Policy 40,738 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,738 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,738 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$47,654 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $58,459 (Lane III, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine if a teacher with a MA is placed on a higher lane or step. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $44,569 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $44,853 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 44,634 Past Policy 44,634 Past Policy 45,142 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 45,142 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,611 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$53,057(Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $90,877 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine if a teacher with a MA is placed on a higher lane or step. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $53,269 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $53,609 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year. Past Policy 51,890 Past Policy 51,895 Past Policy 51,895 Past Policy 52,485 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 52,485 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 52,485 2008-2009 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?	$90,877; 1,575 contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins in Lane I and ends in Lane VIII); years of experience varies. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how else a teacher might reach this maximum salary. The Clark County salary schedule does not appear to have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years, as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. Without further information from the district, NCTQ was unable to determine how educational attainment impacts placement on the salary schedule and if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane. pp. 38-43, Art. 26. Past Policy $69,189 PhD; 16 The answer is based only on the schedule in use from August 2015 to March 2016. Past Policy $69,620 PhD; 16 There are two salary schedules in effect; one for September 2014-February 2015 and the other from March 2015-August 2015. The database answers are based on the average of the two salaries since each schedule is in effect for six of the 12 months of the teacher contract year." Past Policy 67,619; PhD; 15 Past Policy 70,772; PhD; 13 Past Policy 70,772; PhD; 13 Past Policy 70,572; PhD; 13
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?	The district encourages Professional Growth Plan proposals which use evidence of updated skills and measures of student performance for the basis of column movement. pp. 35 & 36, Art. 26-3-1.
Other Differentiated Pay
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"?	Yes, beginning in 2016-17, teachers working in a Title 1, Tier 1 or Title I, Tier 2 school will be eligible for column movement every two years (rather than every three years), and teachers in schools within a specific geographic area earn bonuses of $2,000. p. 34, Art. 26-2-2 & p. 67, Art. 37-2-5.
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	Yes, the parties may negotiate new salary terms in an effort to recruit and retain teachers in critical need areas. Special education teachers hired prior to the 1977-78 school year are eligible for a $220 annual stipend (pp. 66 & 67, Art. 37-2-4). p. 35, Art. 26-2-6.
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents. District reports that they follow state law (Revised Statute 391:160): a teacher shall earn an additional 5% each year, with proper documentation
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. Longevity payments are addressed in the contract but are specified as being for the 2013-2014 school year only. p. 48, Art. 27-1. Past Policy yes, and every year thereafter Past Policy 10 and every year thereafter Past Policy 10 and every year thereafter p. 44, Art. 27-1. Past Policy 10 and every year thereafter p. 9, Art. 27. Past Policy 10 and every year thereafter p. 42, Art. 27-1 Past Policy 10 and every year thereafter Clark, NV CBA 2009-2010: p. 42, Art. 27-1 Past Policy 10 p. 40 Art. 27-1

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 in accordance with NV Statute 391.3129, teacher must serve another non-tenured (probationary) period if rated any combination of minimally effective (level 2) or ineffective (level 1) for 2 consecutive years State law does not make a connection between an unsatisfactory evaluation and dismissal; it makes a connection between two consecutive years of unsatisfactory evaluations and the requirement that the teacher serve another probationary (non-tenured) period. Board Policy 4320: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may take issue to Superintendent's designee, if not resolved, s/he may pursue final and binding arbitration p. 62, Art. 36-8-1.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	no p. 62, Art. 36-8-2.
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	February 15 Board Regulation 4322, I.E.: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	district acknowledges state law, NRS 391.311 to 391.3196, inclusive Board Regulation 4341: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (20%) Professional Responsibilities (20%: Commitment to the school community; Reflection on professional growth and practice; Professional obligations; Family engagement; Student perception) Professional practice (60%: New learning is connected to prior learning and experience; Learning tasks have high cognitive demands for diverse learners; Students engage in meaning-making through discourse and other strategies; Students engage in metacognitive activity to increase understanding of and responsibility for their own learning; Assessment is integrated into learning) pp. 3, 6 & 7. Past Policy Professional Responsibilities (20%: Commitment to the school community, Reflection on professional growth and practice, Professional obligations, Family engagement, Student perception) Professional practice (80%: New learning is connected to prior learning and experience, Learning tasks have high cognitive demands for diverse learners, Students engage in meaning-making through discourse and other strategies, Students engage in metacognitive activity to increase understanding of and responsibility for their own learning, Assessment is integrated into learning) Student growth will count 20% in 2016-2017 and 40% in 2017-2018 pending outcome of regulatory process. pp. 3, 5-7. Past Policy Student growth/achievement (50%) Professional practice (50%: New learning is connected to prior learning and experience, Learning tasks have high cognitive demands for diverse learners, Students engage in meaning-making through discourse and other strategies, Students engage in metacognitive activity to increase understanding of and responsibility for their own learning, assessment is integrated into learning) Nevada statute 391.3125 assigns 50% to each component.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	District acknowledges state law. State law allows the teacher who has received 2 unsatisfactory evaluations, to request a different administrator perform the third evaluation. The district implies that this might be a third party administrator although the law does not state that explicitly Board Policy 4320: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents yes-optional peer feedback on student growth goals and peer observation for formative purposes Evidence that an educator should gather and analyze throughout implementation of the SLG plan may include: peer feedback from other teachers working on similar student growth goals and peer observation data. p. 51 (pdf).
Does the evaluation include student input?	Other teachers rated on Student Perception (Standard 5 of the Professional Responsibilities rubric) Standard 5 of the Professional Responsibilities component is Student Perception. It is unclear how student perception data is gathered. p. 7.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator p. 15.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 15.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Highly Effective, Effective, Minimally Effective, Ineffective p. 23.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Yes District reports that NV statute 391.3125 requires that teachers be given notice of an observation. (3/2015) All of the regular required observations must be scheduled. Unannounced observations may be conducted throughout the year at the discretion of the evaluator, with no minimum or maximum. pp. 19 & 20.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	Statewide Performance Measure - schoolwide aggregate based on statewide standardized tests (counts 10%); District level performance measure - students' progress towards student learning goals (counts 10%) Effective 2017-2018, Student growth/achievement will count 40% (p. 11). p. 3.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	Statewide Performance Measure - schoolwide aggregate based on statewide standardized tests (counts 10%); District level performance measure - students' progress towards student learning goals (counts 10%) Effective 2017-2018, Student growth/achievement will count 40% (p. 11). p. 3.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 19.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	3 in first year, 2 in second year, if rated Highly Effective or Effective, 1 in third year if rated Highly Effective or Effective If a teacher was rated less than Effective at the end of the year, s/he must be observed three times in the following year. p. 19.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	1st year - within 40 days of 1st day of instruction; 2nd year - within 80 days of 1st day of instruction; 3rd year - within 120 days of 1st day of instruction p. 19.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	late spring/summer p. 15.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	20 minutes for the first year teacher; issue not addressed for second and third year teachers District reports that NV statute 391.31214, Sec. 4 requires that the teacher be observed for not less than a cumulative total of 60 minutes during each evaluation period with at least 1 observation lasting at least 45 minutes. p. 19.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 19.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 If a teacher was rated less than Effective at the close of the previous year's evaluation cycle, s/he must be observed three times in the next school year. p. 19.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	120th day from start of school year If the teacher was rated less than Effective in the previous year, s/he must be observed within the first 40 days of the new school year. p. 19.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	late spring/summer p. 15.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports that the tenured teacher must be observed for a cumulative total of 60 minutes with one observation lasting a minimum of 30 minutes in accordance with NV statute 391.31214 Sec. 5: 30. p. 19.
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 in accordance with NV Statute 391.3129, teacher must serve another non-tenured (probationary) period if rated any combination of minimally effective (level 2) or ineffective (level 1) for 2 consecutive years State law does not make a connection between an unsatisfactory evaluation and dismissal; it makes a connection between two consecutive years of unsatisfactory evaluations and the requirement that the teacher serve another probationary (non-tenured) period. Board Policy 4320: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/
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?	3 p. 19.
How long is the remediation process?	1 year District referred NCTQ to NV statutes 391.31214, Sec. 6 & 391.3125, Sec. 8 which require that the tenured teacher be evaluated 3x in following year with observations in each evaluation lasting a cumulative total of 60 minutes and one at least 30 minutes p. 19.
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 The contract alludes to the possibility of a grievance of any documents placed in the teacher's personnel file, however, it is not clear if a teacher can grieve an evaluation rating for anything other than a procedural violation. p. 17, Art. 14-2.
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator?	District acknowledges state law District reports that, in accordance with NV statute 391.31214, a tenured teacher who is evaluated 3x/yr and receives an unsatisfactory evaluation on the 1st or 2nd evaluation or on both, may request that the 3rd evaluation be done by a different administrator. Board Policy 4320: http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/

Layoffs questions

Layoffs
Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured?	No p. 52, Art. 30-2(b).
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Other first, teachers suspended for more than five days within the two previous contract years by district seniority, then teachers who were rated Unsatisfactory in each of last two contract years by district seniority, then, by district seniority p. 52, Art. 30-2(b), (c) & (d).
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level p. 52, Art. 30-2(b), (c) & (d).
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	whenever possible, 30 days notice p. 53, Art. 30-7.
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	Yes-mandatory recall of all teachers in inverse order of layoffs pp. 53 & 54, Art. 30-9.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	2 years pp. 53 & 54, Art. 30-9.

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?	15-19 (15 sick days, 1 of which can be used as a universal/personal day; 0-4 earned personal leave) Teachers earn one day of personal "universal" leave, which is taken from the teacher's accumulated sick leave. However, teachers can earn up to an additional four days of "earned" personal leave based on their attendance the previous year. p. 22, Art. 18-2 & pp. 33 & 34, Art. 20-1 & 20-2.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	15-19 (15 sick days, 1 of which can be used as a universal/personal day; 0-4 earned personal leave) Teachers earn one day of personal "universal" leave, which is taken from the teacher's accumulated sick leave. However, teachers can earn up to an additional four days of "earned" personal leave based on their attendance the previous year. p. 22, Art. 18-2 & pp. 33 & 34, Art. 20-1 & 20-2.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 22, Art. 18-3.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	No Earned personal leave days not used by the end of a licensed employee's school year shall be purchased by the District. p. 27, Art. 20-6.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	No maximum p. 22, Art. 18-3.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	Number of days not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; may request documentation from district-approved doctor If a review of sick leave usage indicates that an employee's use of sick leave is excessive, questionable, or not in accordance with agreement, the District shall have the right to review the usage of such leave. p. 22, Art. 18-6.
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 10 paid days to attend professional meetings, conferences, or visiting schools (as part of the 250 association days) p. 20, Art. 17-1-1.
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 (10 days for local emergency situations, 15 days active duty), jury duty, court subpoena 3-7 days of bereavement leave for death in the immediate family is allowed but is deducted from sick leave. p. 21, Art. 17-1-3, 17-1-4, & 17-1-8.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	250 days collectively for association representatives (with a maximum of 10 days per person) p. 20, Art. 17-1-1.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	First and last 5 school days, the Friday before and the Tuesday and Wednesday after Labor Day, the Thursday and Friday preceding the last day of school Except in emergencies or graduation of employee's immediate family member. p. 27, Art. 20-5.
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Yes 2-4 "earned" personal leave days A teacher can earn four personal leave days if s/he had no sick days in previous year, or two personal leave days if s/he had less than five sick days in previous year. p. 27, Art. 20-2.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Yes Teachers may elect to buy-out earned personal leave (2-4 days) and the universal personal leave (1 day) at the daily rate of pay for a short-term substitute teacher in lieu thereof. p. 27, Art. 20-6 & 20-7.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes Up to 100 days multiplied by a calculated rate (see footnote). To qualify, a teacher must have at least 10 years of service. The District shall allocate the sum of $196,197.24 to calculate the rate of pay for each unused day of sick leave. The sum will be divided by the total number of eligible unused sick days allowed to yield a daily unused sick leave rate. p. 23, Art. 18-8-2 - 18-8-4.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No unused personal leave may not accumulate p. 27, Art. 20-6 & 20-7.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 10 paid days to attend professional meetings, conferences, or visiting schools (as part of the 250 association days) p. 20, Art. 17-1-1.
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?	5 days

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 District reports 3 years in accordance with NRS 391.3197.
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 District reports "no" in accordance with NV statute 391.3197.

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	yes p. 57, Art. 35-2-1.C.
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, before June 30, principals must approve transfers; after June 30, they are assigned by the district p. 56, Art. 35-2.B-D.
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, to balance staff during September and at end of first semester p. 58, Art. 35-3.B.
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes, but there are exceptions. p. 59, Art. 35-3-1.F.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	seniority with exceptions (school/program needs) A principal can request an exemption if the excessed teacher causes a program to be eliminated. p. 59, Art. 35-3-1.F.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Central office places excessed teachers based on their preferences in order of seniority. All teachers identified for involuntary transfer meet in one central location to choose, in order of seniority ranking, an assignment for which they are licensed from the list of vacancies. p. 58, Art. 35-3-1.E.
If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings?	Other teachers are laid off p. 59, Art. 35-3-2.

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 p. 68, Art. 38-2.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	yes, 25% of teachers must vote for a waiver request and 70% in favor of approval p. 69, Art. 38-3-1.
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	70% in favor of approval from teachers by vote, and approval of superintendent and association president p. 82, Art. 38-3-1.