Davis 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?	94% Employees are also required to pay a nominal, monthly Wellness Program premium. p. 22, Art. 4.2.6.[d].(i).
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	83% Employees are also required to pay a nominal, monthly Wellness Program premium. p. 22, Art. 4.2.6.[d].(i).
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	No, a percentage (94% for employee only and 83% for dependent coverage) is specified. p. 22, Art. 4.2.6.[d].(i).
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: December 1 for retirement at the end of the second term and March 1 for retirement at the end of the regular school year; Resignation: 30 days Teachers giving retirement notice by December 1 or March 1 are eligible to apply for retirement incentives. p. 38, Art. 4.6.6 & p. 63, Art. 7.1.2.[a].
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?	Yes teachers who give retirement notice by December 1 or March 1 are eligible to apply for a number of retirement incentives. Retirement incentives include social security bridge payments, sick leave payments, and post-retirement health and dental insurance. pp. 36-38, Art. 4.6.1 - 4.6.6.
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 teacher is not able to apply for retirement incentives and the Superintendent can impose a $500 financial penalty to teachers who resign without proper notice. p. 38, Art. 4.6.6.a & p. 63, Art. 7.1.2.[a].
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 21.5% of the value of the employee’s accumulated sick leave Employees qualifying for Utah State Retirement benefits shall receive an amount paid as a lump sum employer contribution into a qualified 403(b) account or a District sponsored Health Reimbursement Account. p. 27, Art. 4.4.2.[h]. & p. 37, Art. 4.6.3.[a].
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 30 days of unused personal leave shall be compensated at the licensed substitute rate. p. 30, Art. 4.4.5.[b].(ii).
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy No due to limited funding, tuition reimbursement has been suspended for 2016-2017 p. 18, Art. 3.5.4 & p. 67, Letter of Intent, 2. Past Policy No , due to limited funding, tuition reimbursement has been suspended for 2015-2016 pp. 18, Art. 3.6 & p. 68, Letter of Intent, 2. Past Policy No , due to limited funding, tuition reimbursement has been suspended for 2014-2015 pp. 31 & 32, Art. 5.12.5 & p. 54, Letter of Intent. Past Policy No Educational reimbursement has been suspended for the 2011-2012 school year due to limited funding. Davis CBA 2011-2012: p. 55, Letter of Intent; pp. 30-31, Art. 5.12.5 Past Policy No Educational reimbursement has been suspended for the 2010-2011 school year due to limited funding. Davis CBA 2010-2011: pp. 30-31, Art. 5.12.5 Past Policy Yes No Educational reimbursement has been suspended for the 2009-2010 school year due to limited funding. Davis CBA 2009-2010 Contract Changes
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?	178
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	District acknowledges state law. The total time for students to be in class shall meet the state requirements. p. 60, Art. 6.10.2.[c] & p. 61, Art. 6.10.3.[c].
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	183 Past Policy 184 Past Policy 182 Past Policy 185 p. 4, Art. 4.1.1.a. Past Policy 184 Davis CBA 2010-2011: p. 56, Letter of Intent (Articles 4 a, b, c are suspended) Past Policy 186 Davis CBA 2009-2010 Contract Changes Past Policy 187 2008-2009 School Year Calendar
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	5 Past Policy 6 Past Policy 5 Past Policy 5 p. 4, Art. 4.1.1.b & c. Past Policy 6 Davis CBA 2010-2011: p. 56, Letter of Intent (Articles 4 a, b, c are suspended) Past Policy 6 Davis CBA 2009-2010 Contract Changes Past Policy 10 2008-2009 School Year Calendar
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ documents
How long is the school day for secondary students?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ documents
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours, 30 minutes p. 64, Art. 7.1.3.[a].
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings)	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	36 minutes per day in addition to a block of time once per week for either individual or group planning activities p. 57, Art. 6.3.2.[a] & p. 60, Art. 6.10.2.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	One daily preparation period p. 57, Art. 6.3.1.
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	Elementary/middle school students are dismissed early one day per week (with remaining days lengthened appropriately) to allow time for individual or group planning activities; high schools will be allowed late starts, as approved by the board, where the time is intended for professional collaboration. pp. 60 & 61, Art. 6.10.2 - 6.10.4.

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Compensation - Salary questions

Structure of the Salary Schedule
What type of salary schedule is in use?	Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience?	1.6% Past Policy 2.0% Past Policy 2.0%
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 traditional salary schedule format this year Past Policy 4.0% Past Policy 0% Past Policy -2.1% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy -5-1.5% 2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 4-6.5% 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 traditional salary schedule format this year Past Policy 6.1% Past Policy 2.0% Past Policy -0.2% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$4,047 Past Policy $5,630 Past Policy $5,414 Past Policy 4,935 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 5,472 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	6: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50 or MA, MA+30, PhD Although the salary schedule is a single lane, advanced degrees / educational attainment place a teacher on a higher level of the schedule. Past Policy 7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50 or MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD Past Policy 7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50/MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD Past Policy 7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50/MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50/MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50/MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD 2007-2008 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: 39; Master's: 34 Past Policy 24 Past Policy 24 Past Policy 24 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 24 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$37,882 Past Policy $34,066 Past Policy $32,640 Past Policy 32,463 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 33,013 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 33,169 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$42,257 Past Policy $38,690 Past Policy $37,202 Past Policy 37,001 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 37,627 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 37,084 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?	$72,007 Past Policy $53,272 Past Policy $51,223 Past Policy 50,855 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 51,187 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 51,430 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$42,257 Past Policy $37,928 Past Policy $36,354 Past Policy 36,158 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 36,770 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 36,943 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$46,632 Past Policy $42,534 Past Policy $40,898 Past Policy 40,677 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,366 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,562 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?	$72,007 Past Policy $61,718 Past Policy $59,344 Past Policy 58,317 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 59,305 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 59,584 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?	$72,007 is the maximum salary and is available to all teachers, regardless of educational attainment; however, the more education a teacher has, the faster s/he will reach that salary. A teacher with a BA earns the salary in 39 years, a teacher with a MA in 34 years, and a teacher with a PhD in 30 years. Past Policy $65,563; PhD; 24 Past Policy $63,041; PhD; 24 Past Policy 62,622; PhD; 24 Teachers with National Board Certifications will be paid an additional stipend of $1,000 per year.
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Yes p. 7, Art. 3.2.4.
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Other $4,200 is built into each step - teachers must receive a satisfactory or higher evaluation rating to qualify, in accordance with Utah Code §53A-17a-153. In addition, the district may freeze a teacher's salary if his/her work is not satisfactory. p. 7, Art. 3.2.4.
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"?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	Issue not addressed; however, special education teachers may be authorized two days of release time. p. 7, Art. 3.2.3.[c].
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	Yes, $1,000 annually p. 11, Art. 3.2.8.[a].
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 Past Policy Amount not specified, but department chairs typically receive extra duty pay p. 67, Letter of Intent, 3. Past Policy amount not specified, but department chairs typically receive extra duty pay p. 68, Letter of Intent, 3. Past Policy amount not specified, but department chairs typically receive extra duty pay p. 54, Letter of Intent, 3. Past Policy 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?	Up to 10 years of credit for professional employment may be given if approved by the Superintendent. pp. 6 & 7, Art. 3.2.2.[d] & [f].
Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Dismissal questions

Dismissals
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Other 40 school days with possibility of extension(s) not to exceed 120 days (dismissal required) If, after 40 days, the teacher has not completed the Plan of Assistance successfully, s/he must be dismissed. If there has been some improvement, the plan may be extended, not to exceed 120 days. p. 4 (pdf).
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	Teacher may appeal to Superintendent in a preliminary conference. If no resolution is reached, teacher may request hearing before Hearing Officer who makes recommendation to board which votes on recommendation. Board Policy 2HR-004, pp. 7 & 8, 9.4.1 - 9.4.8: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	No Board Policy 2HR-004, p. 6, 8: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	60 days before end of contract term Board Policy 2HR-004, p. 6, 8: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	30 days prior to proposed date of termination Board Policy 2HR-004, p. 6, 9.2: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (Review of 2 academic goals for student growth) Professional development plan ("Professional growth plan": Educator has reviewed survey data and has responded as needed; Professional development review; Professional contributions; Professional contributions to school, district and school community) Review of one goal related to performance on one or more effective teaching indicator Professional practice (Plan; Teach; Check; Environment) The district conducts annual surveys of parents and students; these surveys inform the rating of the Professional Growth Plan. pp. 5 & 7. Past Policy Student growth/achievement Professional development plan ("Professional growth plan") Stakeholder input (parent and student surveys, used to inform final rating) Professional responsibility ("Adheres to all school, district and state policies and procedures w/consistency) Professional practice (Plan, teach, check, environment) Past Policy Student growth/achievement Professional development plan ("Professional growth plan") Stakeholder input (parent and student surveys, used to inform final rating) Professional responsibility ("Adheres to all school, district and state policies and procedures w/consistency) Professional practice (Plan, teach, check, environment)
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	No Observations and evaluations are performed only by the teacher's supervisor or supervisor's designee. pp. 5 & 7.
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	No pp. 5 & 7. p. 49, Art. 5.7.3.
Does the evaluation include student input?	Other Annual surveys required, may be used to inform goal setting and end of year ratings. p. 7.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Web-based written comments Conference upon request by teacher or evaluator After the observation is complete, the supervisor will finalize the observation and give the educator online access to the observation ratings. No formal conference is required following the observation; however, conversations about the observation via email or informal conferencing are encouraged and may be initiated by either the educator or supervisor. p. 6.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 7.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Highly Effective, Effective, Moderately Effective, Ineffective These are the ratings applied to the professional practice components. The student growth goals are rated: No progress towards goal; progress made toward goal; Met goal.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	No All observations are unscheduled. p. 5.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	At least 2 student goals for student growth and achievement using the student learning objective format p. 5.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	Student growth goals assessed through SLO's p. 5.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Twice a year p. 8.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	4 (total for the year) p. 8.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	End of 1st quarter The teacher must be observed two times by the end of the first quarter. p. 9.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	End of 4th quarter p. 9.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	20 minutes (all observations are informal) p. 5.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 9. p. 49, Art. 5.7.2.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	3 (all observations are informal) pp. 5 & 9.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	End of 1st quarter p. 9.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	End of 4th quarter p. 9.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	20 minutes (all observations are informal) p. 5.
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 40 school days with possibility of extension(s) not to exceed 120 days (dismissal required) If, after 40 days, the teacher has not completed the Plan of Assistance successfully, s/he must be dismissed. If there has been some improvement, the plan may be extended, not to exceed 120 days. p. 4 (pdf).
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	Optional; the Plan of Assistance may include an instructional coach, colleague or district supervisor. p. 4 (pdf).
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the remediation process?	40 days (recommended) with possibility of extension up to 120 days p. 4 (pdf).
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 statute 53A-8a-406) The teacher may request a review within 15 days of receiving the evaluation rating. p. 50, Art. 5.7.7.
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 Tenure may be a factor but not before other criteria are applied. p. 48, Art. 5.6.3.[a].(i)-(v).
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Performance is the preponderant criterion. The criteria for retaining a teacher, used in order, are: all teachers not rated Ineffective on any standard or indicator on the most recent evaluation; teachers with no disciplinary issues within last 3 years; licensure, certification or endorsements appropriate to a teacher's subject area; tenure status; remaining teachers' status determined by a committee based on school needs. p. 48, Art. 5.6.3.[a](i)-(v).
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level however, performance weighs more highly than district seniority in determining the order of layoffs. p. 48, Art. 5.6.3.[a](i)-(v).
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	July 1 The deadline does not apply if there is a mid-year reduction in force. p. 47, Art. 5.6.1.[a].
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	No laid of teachers given right to apply for re-employment. Their applications are referred to schools for consideration. p. 48, Art. 5.6.4.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	No recall rights; the teacher's application for re-employment will be considered for reemployment for a period of 12 months. p. 48, Art. 5.6.4.

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?	9-13 (7-10 sick [7 sick days for teachers first 3 years of employment, 10 sick days for succeeding years], 2-3 personal [teachers with 15 years or more experience get 3 personal days]) p. 25, Art. 4.4.2.[a].(i) & (ii) & p. 29, Art. 4.4.5.[a].
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	9-13 (7-10 sick [7 sick days for teachers first 3 years of employment, 10 sick days for succeeding years], 2-3 personal [teachers with 15 years or more experience get 3 personal days]) p. 25, Art. 4.4.2.[a].(i) & (ii) & p. 29, Art. 4.4.5.[a].
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 25, Art. 4.4.2.[a].(iii).
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes up to 30 personal days may accumulate, but a maximum of 10 days may be used in a contract year p. 30, Art. 4.4.5.[b].
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	No maximum p. 25, Art. 4.4.2.[a].(iii).
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	The Board of Education may request documentation at any time from a district approved doctor. p. 25, Art. 4.4.2.[a].(vii).
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes each school is allotted 1 day for every 4 full time educators (or 1 for 3 educators in year-round schools), to attend educational meetings, workshops, or for school observations. p. 58, Art. 6.5.2.
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?	Legislative leave for elected Senate or House of Representative members; military leave for reserve training (15 days a year); jury duty; court subpoena; funerals & civic programs as a speaker, chairperson, musician, etc. For teachers who have used up all sick leave, up to 20 days of emergency leave will be granted, minus the cost of a substitute teacher. During such legislative service the employee shall receive his/her regular salary less his/her legislative salary. Employees selected for jury duty shall receive full salary, less the amount they receive as a juror. During military leave the employee shall receive his/her regular pay less his/her military base pay. p. 34, Art. 4.4.11.[a]; p. 34, Art. 4.4.12.[a]; p. 34, Art. 4.4.13.[a]-[c].
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	Day before or after a holiday, weekend, or vacation period; first day of school; last two days of school; parent/teacher conference days; too many teachers absent on any given day, as decided by principal p. 30, Art. 4.4.5.[a].(ii).
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 21.5% of the value of the employee’s accumulated sick leave Employees qualifying for Utah State Retirement benefits shall receive an amount paid as a lump sum employer contribution into a qualified 403(b) account or a District sponsored Health Reimbursement Account. p. 27, Art. 4.4.2.[h]. & p. 37, Art. 4.6.3.[a].
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 30 days of unused personal leave shall be compensated at the licensed substitute rate. p. 30, Art. 4.4.5.[b].(ii).

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes each school is allotted 1 day for every 4 full time educators (or 1 for 3 educators in year-round schools), to attend educational meetings, workshops, or for school observations. p. 58, Art. 6.5.2.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	1 year New to Teaching: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/Page/67253
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	2 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?	3 years Board Policy 2HR-004, p. 3, 4.1: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure?	Yes up to 2 years Board Policy 2HR-004, p. 3, 4.2.1: http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/42

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	Principals are required to interview, but not hire, at least 2 internal candidates before filling a vacancy. p. 44, Art. 5.5.2.[d].(ii).
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 The principal must interview at least two district candidates. Extra consideration should be given to teachers who have served 10+ years at their present school. pp. 44 & 45, Art. 5.5.2.[d].(ii) & (iii).
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, teachers working without endorsements or certification appropriate to subject area may face administrative transfers. p. 45, Art. 5.5.3.[a].
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes, but there are exceptions. pp. 45 & 46, Art. 5.5.3.[c].(i)-(iv).
How are teachers identified for excessing?	Seniority with exceptions (The years of service of teachers in job-sharing assignments are combined and averaged. Preparation time teachers shall not be eligible for involuntary transfers.) pp. 45 & 46, Art. 5.5.3.[c].(i)-(iv).
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Contract Waivers questions

Waivers
Is there a system in place to accept waivers or variance provisions for portions of or the entire collective-bargaining agreement?	Yes p. 56, Art. 6.2.3.[b].(vii).
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 56, Art. 6.2.3.[b].(vii).
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	A school’s Joint Staff School Committees may request waivers from the current negotiated agreement by application to, and approval from, the District Liaison Council p. 56, Art. 6.2.3.[b].(vii).