Portland Public Schools, OR, Oregon

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	93% p. 29, Art. 10.A.2.a.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	93% p. 29, Art. 10.A.2.a.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	no, a percentage (93%) is specified p. 29, Art. 10.A.2.a.
Pensions/Retirement
Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement?	Yes District shall contribute to the School District No. 1 Health and Welfare Trust the cost of medical/hospitalization plan; additionally, teacher may receive a stipend of $425/month for 60 months Teachers are eligible for early retirement health insurance incentives if they have completed at least 15 years of service and are at least 60 years old. To qualify for the monthly stipends, a teacher must have completed 15 years of service. pp. 32 & 33, Art. 12.B.
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire?	90 days prior to the commencement of a school year; February 15 (for early incentive of $1250); March 15 (for incentive of $700) p. 45, Art. 15.B.1. Administrative Directive 5.20.120-AD: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
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 stipend of $1250 for teachers who give notice by February 15; stipend of $700 for teachers who give notice by March 15 p. 45, Art. 15.B.1.
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 the teacher faces suspension of license by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission if the resignation adversely affects school programs subject to a decision by the board and is then reported to TSPC Administrative Directive 5.20.120-AD: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	CBA acknowledges state law Ch. 646, Oregon Laws 1973 p. 32, Art. 12.A.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Yes p. 56, Art. 17.C.2.
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees?	yes, the district will reimburse teachers who take and pass the exam to obtain a specialty area endorsement p. 57, Art. 17.C.3.

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	173 Kindergarten: 169
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	Elementary: 1,167 hours, 45 minutes or 1,211 hours (total); middle: 1,211 hours (total); secondary: 1,297, thirty minutes (total) The elementary day varies between 6 hours, 45 minutes and 7 hours.
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	183
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	10 Past Policy 11.5 Past Policy 12.9 Past Policy elementary:12.9; secondary: 12.9 Elementary calculation is based on 10.5 days + .3 for each of the 8 days that teachers have professional development. Secondary calculation is based on 9.5 days + .3 for each of the 8 days that teachers have professional development two hours prior to the start of school. Past Policy 12.9 (based on 10.5 days plus .3 for each of the 8 days that teachers have professional development two hours prior to the start of school) Past Policy 12.9 (based on 10.5 days plus .3 for each of the 8 days that teachers have professional development two hours prior to the start of school) Past Policy 12.9 Calculation is based on 10.5 days plus .3 of a day for each of the 8 days that teachers have two hours of PD before students report. Past Policy 11 2011-2012 School Year Calendar Past Policy 11 2010-2011 School Year Calendar Past Policy 10 2009-2010 School Year Calendar Past Policy 17 2008-2009 School Year Calendar
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	established annually by superintendent; minimum number of daily instructional hours: Grades K-3: 6; Grades 4-8: 6.5 Board Policy 3.20.022-AD: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm Board Policy 3.20.021-P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
How long is the school day for secondary students?	established annually by superintendent; minimum number of daily instructional hours: 7 Board Policy 3.20.022-AD: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm Board Policy 3.20.021-P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	7 hours, 30 minutes p. 12, Art. 5.C.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)	30 minutes; 15 minutes before the student day and 15 minutes after the last regular student period p. 12, Art. 5.C.3.
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	elementary: 260 minutes a week (at least 40 continuous minutes per day); middle: not less than 1 class period per day (amount of time not specified) p. 13, Art. 5.C.6.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	not less than 1 class period per day p. 13, Art. 5.C.6.
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?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports that there are no class size limits. With the exception of work day provisions, the work load of unit members shall be generally comparable to that which existed in the 2010-2011 school year. p. 14, Art. 5.D.1.
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Other a teacher with concerns on his/her workload shall first discuss the concern with his/her immediate supervisor and, if not resolved, may request a review by the Workload Committee District reports that there are no class size limits. p. 16, Art. 5.D.10.c.

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?	3.4%
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)	0%
What is the average total change in salary accounting for both earning an additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors? (reported as the percentage of change from the previous year)	3.4%
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$9,230 Past Policy $9,023 Past Policy 8,694 Past Policy 8,499 Past Policy 8,359 Past Policy 8,359 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 8,195 2008-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60/MA, BA+75/MA+15, BA+90/MA+30, BA+105/MA+45, PhD (stipend pay)
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)?	12
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$38,921 Past Policy $38,046 Past Policy 36,711 Past Policy 35,886 Past Policy 35,886 Past Policy 35,886 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 35,182 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 34,492 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$46,005 Past Policy $44,970 Past Policy 43,393 Past Policy 42,417 Past Policy 42,417 Past Policy 42,417 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,585 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,770 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$58,144 Past Policy $56,836 Past Policy 55,262 Past Policy 54,020 Past Policy 52,961 Past Policy 52,961 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 51,922 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 50,903 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$46,413 Past Policy $45,371 Past Policy 43,778 Past Policy 42,794 Past Policy 42,794 Past Policy 42,794 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,955 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 41,132 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$54,859 Past Policy $53,626 Past Policy 51,744 Past Policy 50,581 Past Policy 50,581 Past Policy 50,581 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 49,589 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 48,617 2007-2008 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$69,341 Past Policy $67,782 Past Policy 65,676 Past Policy 64,199 Past Policy 62,940 Past Policy 62,940 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 61,706 2008-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 60,496 2007-2008 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?	$80,645; PhD; 12 Past Policy $78,886; PhD; 12 Past Policy 76,282; PhD; 12 Past Policy 74,601; PhD; 12 Past Policy 73,168; BA+105 or MA+45 and PhD; 11 Past Policy 73,168; BA+105 or MA+45 and PhD; 11
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"?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	yes, $1,500 annually p. 24, Art. 9.A.6.
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	3.5% -13% of base salary, depending on the size of the department and amount of experience p. 84, App. B.
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers?	Uncertified teachers cannot be the teacher of record Board Policy 5.20.020P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for subject-related work experience? How many years of experience are awarded for subject-related experience?	yes, credit is awarded only for vocational positions; 10 years p. 25, Art. 9.B.2.i.
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 reasonable timeline (dismissal allowed) December, 2016 Tentative Agreement pp. 21 & 22. p. 67, Art. 23.K.1.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may request arbitration (final step of grievance procedure) or may appeal to the Fair Dismissal Appeals board p. 59, Art. 19.E.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	teacher may request a hearing before the local board In accordance with state law (ORS 342.835). Board Policy 5.20.091-P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	March 15 p. 16, Educator Handbook for Professional Growth and Development.
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	district acknowledges state law (ORS 342.805 - 342.934) Board Policy 5.20.130-P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/879.htm

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement Professional practice (Planning, preparation and curriculum; Classroom environment and student management; Instruction and assessment; Professional responsibilities) pp. 9, 13 & 14. Past Policy Student growth/achievement Professional practice (The learner and learning, Content, Instructional practice, Professional responsibilities) pp. 6 & 7.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports that a licensed administrator must perform the evaluation. There is no requirement that s/he be from the building. (Evaluation handbook)
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	No District reports no (Art. 23, Sec. E.) p. 65, Art. 23, Sec. E.
Does the evaluation include student input?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports no (no citation given).
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator December, 2016 Tentative Agreement pp. 16 & 17. p. 66, Art. 23.H.1.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator December, 2016 Tentative Agreement pp. 16 & 17. p. 66, Art. 23.F.7 & H.2.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Distinguished, Proficient, Developing, Unsatisfactory p. 8.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Multiple observations - announced and unannounced The required formal observations are announced. Informal observations are usually unannounced. Evaluators may perform additional announced or announced formal observations. p. 18, 2.d & p. 19, 2.d.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	2 Student growth goals measured by Common National, International, Regional, District-Developed Measures State and national standardized tests shall not be used in 2016-2017. pp. 13 & 14.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	2 Student growth goals measured by Common National, International, Regional, District-Developed Measures or school-wide measures pp. 13 & 14,
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year December, 2016 Tentative Agreement The contract states that teachers must be evaluated twice a year, however, they are using "evaluation" and "formal observation" interchangeably. p. 11. p 65, Art. 23.F.2.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	2 formal observations plus ongoing informal observations (number not specified) p. 16.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	December 1 p. 16.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	March 1 December, 2016 Tentative Agreement p. 16. p. 66. Art. 23.H.2.a.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	An entire lesson or class period, generally 30-90 minutes p. 19, ii.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Summative once every two years; formative in off year December, 2016 Tentative Agreement The tenured teacher who has been satisfactorily rated, undergoes a summative evaluation ("Supervised Year") every other year. In the off-years, s/he is in the "Support Year" during which s/he pursues goals for professional growth. There are no formal observations. Informal observations may occur at any time. p. 12. p. 65, Art. 23.F.3-5.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 formal observation plus on-going informal observations (number not specified) p. 17.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	April 1 p. 17.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	May 1 December, 2016 Tentative Agreement p. 17. p. 66, Art. 23.H.2.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	An entire lesson or class period, generally 30-90 minutes p. 19, ii.
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 reasonable timeline (dismissal allowed) December, 2016 Tentative Agreement pp. 21 & 22. p. 67, Art. 23.K.1.
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?	Case-by-case (reasonable timeline required) p. 22, G.
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	Yes The teacher may claim "fundamental unfairness" or that any item is "clearly untrue." p. 67, Art. 23.L.
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents District reports that teacher may file a request but the district is not required to honor the request. No citation given December, 2016 Tentative Agreement

Layoffs questions

Layoffs
Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured?	Yes The district may elect to retain a less senior teacher based upon proof of greater competency.Competence is defined as the ability to teach an area of endorsement or grade level based on recent teaching experience or a willingness to pursue further training or education. p. 52, Art. 16.B.1 & 2.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Seniority is the preponderant criterion. Exception: The district may elect to retain a less senior teacher based upon proof of greater competency.Competence is defined as the ability to teach an area of endorsement or grade level based on recent teaching experience and the willingness to pursue further training or education. p. 52, Art. 16.B.1 & 2.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District level p. 52, Art. 16.B.1.
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	60 days prior to effective date of layoffs p. 52, Art. 16.A.1.
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 p. 54, Art. 16.D.5.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	3 years p. 54, Art. 16.D.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?	17 (10 sick; 3 personal; 3 illness in family; 1 day for funeral or memorial service of friend or relative) When a professional educator has exhausted his/her sick leave, s/he shall receive additional leave equal to one (1) day for each school year of at least 135 days of service in this district at two-thirds (2/3) of his/her daily rate under his/her basic salary. p. 36, Art. 14.B.1.a; p. 37, Art. 14.B.2.a; p. 38, Art. 14.C.1.a; p. 38, Art. 14.C.2.a.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	13 (10 sick, 3 personal) When sick leave is exhausted, 1 day for each past year of service at 2/3 salary pay is available. 3 additional unpaid personal days also allowed. p. 36, Art. 14.B.1.a & p. 38, Art. 14.C.2.a.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 36, Art. 14.B.1.a.4.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	No p. 38, Art. 14.C.2.a.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	no maximum p. 36, Art. 14.B.1.a.4.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	5 Board Policy 5.50.061-P: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 2-4 paid days of professional leave At the beginning of the year, the district credits teachers with 2 accumulated days. However, in no year may a teacher use more than 4 days. p. 39, Art. 14.C.5.a.
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?	quarantine (non-ill); injury on duty (180 days), bereavement for death in an immediate family (3-5 days), jury duty, mandatory court appearances An additional day for attending funerals is granted if more travel time is needed. Teachers who are quarantined and are ill must use sick leave; those who are quarantined and not ill can use quarantine leave that is separate from sick leave. One day for the death of a friend or relative. Three days for the death of an immediate family member and five days for the death of a parent, spouse, domestic partner, or child. An additional two days are available at 2/3 pay for bereavement leave. p. 38, Art. 14.B.3; p. 38, Art. 14.B.4; p. 38, Art. 14.C.1.b; p. 39, Art. 14.C.3 & 4.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	yes Short term leave without the loss of pay may be granted upon recommendation of the Office of the Superintendent. Association pays substitute costs. p. 43, Art. 14.D.7.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	leave shall not be used for vacation or recreational purposes p. 38, Art. 14.C.2.e.
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 District reports no. No citation provided or found (June 2015).
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 District reports no. No citation provided or found (June 2015).
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?	CBA acknowledges state law Ch. 646, Oregon Laws 1973 p. 32, Art. 12.A.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 2-4 paid days of professional leave At the beginning of the year, the district credits teachers with 2 accumulated days. However, in no year may a teacher use more than 4 days. p. 39, Art. 14.C.5.a.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	Other 1-2 years Teaching and Learning Dept.: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-and-learning/8331.htm
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	2 days Board Policy 5.20.041-AD: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm

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 5.20.090-P. (1): http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/board/867.htm
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 that the non-tenured contract cannot be extended in accordance with an Oregon case at the Fair Dismissals Appeals Board.

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	yes p. 45, Art. 15.F.4. District website: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/hr/2891.htm
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. 47, Art. 15.E.5. District website: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/hr/2893.htm
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, irresolvable differences between teacher and supervisor; or to meet staffing needs necessitated by a layoff p. 50, Art. 15.F.10.
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes, but there are exceptions. pp. 48 & 49, Art. 15.F.2.a - f.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	seniority with exceptions (unique licensure, gender balance, racial balance, bilingual or multilingual skills, extracurricular responsibilities, department chair, lead teacher or unit leader, up to 5 (with no more than 3 in athletics) high school teachers may be retained if they have an extended responsibility (coach, financial aid coordinator,etc) pp. 48 & 49, Art. 15.F.2.a - f.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Central office places excessed teachers based on their preferences, method of placement not clear. p. 47, Art. 15.F.1.
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. 3 & 4, Art. 1.H.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	no, only the District and members of the PAT Advocacy Committee decide to grant a waiver p. 3 & 4, Art. 1.H. Past Policy no, only the District and members of the PAT Advocacy Committee decide to grant a waiver p. 4, Art. 1 Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Past Policy issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	district and PAT Advocacy Committee must approve waiver p. 3 & 4, Art. 1.H.