Providence Public School District, Rhode Island

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	not specified; teacher contribution varies depending on plan selected and year teacher enrolls p. 56, Art. C-1 & pp. 59 & 60, Art. C-2.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	not specified; teacher contribution varies depending on plan selected and year teacher enrolls p. 56, Art. C-1 & pp. 59 & 60, Art. C-2.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	no, only employee contributions are specified p. 56, Art. C-1 & pp. 59 & 60, Art. C-2.
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?	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
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 25-50% of unused sick leave, depending on retirement notice date and number of sick leave days utilized during the last year of service To qualify, teacher must have been employed by district for 10 years. The percentage of payment is based on date of retirement and the number of sick days utilized by the teacher in the last year of their service. Teachers must have a minimum balance of 100 sick days in his/her sick leave reserve (excluding Special Reserve Bank) at time of retirement in order to be eligible for the sick leave payout. p. 13, Art. 4-8.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 14, Art. 5-1.4.
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?	180
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	elementary: 1,125 (total); middle and secondary: 1,215 (total) Calculated based on a 6 hour, 45 minute day X 180 days for middle and secondary schools. Elementary schools were calculated based on the following: 6 hours, 31 minutes Mondays-Thursdays; 5 hours, 11 minutes on Fridays; which equals out to be 6 hours, 15 minutes on average per day (multiplied by 180 days). pp. 23 & 24, Art. 8.5-3.
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	181
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	1
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	elementary: 6 hours, 15 minutes on average per day (total); middle: 6 hour, 45 minutes (total) Elementary school days are the following: 6 hours, 31 minutes Mondays-Thursdays; 5 hours, 11 minutes on Fridays. This equals out to be 6 hours, 15 minutes on average per day. pp. 23 & 24, Art. 8.5-3.
How long is the school day for secondary students?	6 hour, 45 minutes (total) p. 24, Art. 8.5-3.
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	elementary: 6 hours, 30 minutes a day on average; middle & secondary: 6 hours, 55 minutes Elementary school teachers have the following schedule: 6 hours, 46 minutes Mondays-Thursdays; 5 hours, 26 minutes on Fridays. This calculated to 6 hours, 30 minutes on average per day. pp. 22 & 23, Art. 8-5.2.
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings)	15 minutes for elementary teachers; 10 minutes for middle and secondary teachers pp. 22-24, Art. 8-5.2 & 8-5.3.
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	elementary: 30 minutes per day; middle: 1 period per day Teachers may agree to a schedule which includes 5 unassigned periods per week over 4 days. p. 21, Art. 8-4.1 & 8-4.2.
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	1 period per day Teachers may agree to a schedule which includes 5 unassigned periods per week over 4 days. p. 21, Art. 8-4.2.
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	for middle and secondary teachers in buildings with block schedules, teachers shall have one common planning period per week. One common planning time per month shall be teacher directed and it is expected that teachers will use the time primarily for educational planning and team meetings. p. 21, Art. 8-4.2.

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	PK-12: 29 The average number of students per teaching period should not exceed 26. p. 20, Art. 8-1.1.
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?	2.7% Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy 2.6% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 5.94%; master's lane: 5.61% Past Policy bachelor's lane: 7.31%; master's lane: 6.90%
Teachers in most districts earn a raise for each additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors. What is that average annual adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year)	2.0% Past Policy 1.0% Past Policy 2.1% The 2013-14 salary used was based on a weighted approach, with the 1st day of work salary counting for 10 months of pay and the last day of school increase counting for 2 months of pay. Past Policy 2.9% Past Policy -2.40% Past Policy -1.07% (decrease is due to 2 furlough days) Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0% 2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 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)	4.7% Past Policy 3.6% Past Policy 4.8% The 2013-14 salary used was based on a weighted approach, with the 1st day of work salary counting for 10 months of pay and the last day of school increase counting for 2 months of pay. Past Policy 5.6% Past Policy 2.90% Past Policy 5.96% This calculation reflects 2 furlough days in 2011-2012. Past Policy 7.1%
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$3,105 Past Policy $2,855 Past Policy $2,855 Past Policy 2,855 Past Policy 2,855 Past Policy 2,855 Past Policy 2,855 Past Policy 2,355 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	5: BA, BA+30 (stipend pay), MA (stipend pay), MA+30 (stipend pay), 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)?	25
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$39,948 Past Policy $39,261 Past Policy $38,872 Past Policy 37,740 Past Policy 36,641 Past Policy 36,236 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 36,641 Past Policy 36,641 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 35,563 2006-2007 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$54,731 Past Policy $53,790 Past Policy $53,257 Past Policy 51,706 Past Policy 50,200 Past Policy 51,749 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 52,327 Past Policy 52,327 Past Policy 52,327 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 50,788 2006-2007 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$77,335 Past Policy $75,790 Past Policy $75,057 Past Policy 72,923 Past Policy 69,064 Past Policy 68,301 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 69,064 Past Policy 69,064 Past Policy 69,064 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 67,033 2006-2007 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$43,053 Past Policy $42,116 Past Policy $41,727 Past Policy 40,595 Past Policy 39,496 Past Policy 39,091 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 39,096 Past Policy 39,096 Past Policy 38,596 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 37,918 2006-2007 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$57,836 Past Policy $56,645 Past Policy $56,112 Past Policy 54,561 Past Policy 53,055 Past Policy 54,604 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 54,782 Past Policy 54,782 Past Policy 54,282 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 53,143 2006-2007 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$80,440 Past Policy $78,645 Past Policy $77,912 Past Policy 75,778 Past Policy 71,919 Past Policy 71,156 (reflects decrease in pay for 2 furlough days) Past Policy 71,519 Past Policy 71,519 Past Policy 71,019 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 69,388 2006-2007 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?	$81,242; PhD; 25 Past Policy $79,447; PhD; 25 Past Policy $78,714; PhD; 25 Past Policy 78,714; PhD; 25 Past Policy 78,221; PhD and National Board certification; 11 Past Policy 71,958; PhD; 9
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'?	yes, bilingual education and ESL teachers earn bonuses of $300; special education teachers earn bonuses of $500 p. 54, App. B-6 & B-7.
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	Yes, $5,500 annually for the life of the certificate. p. 53, App. A-2.1.
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	one compensatory period per day p. 54, App. B-3.
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?	Yes, in years 15 (at least 10 years in Providence), 20 (at least 15 years in Providence) and 25 (at least 20 years in Providence). p. 53, App. A-3.

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 case-by-case, up to 1 year (dismissal allowed) Participation in PAR is voluntary. Roles and Responsibilities. p. 33, Art. 8-14.7.
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	teacher may file a level 3 grievance, Arbitration with the Labor Relations Connection or with the American Arbitration Association or may request hearing with the Rhode Island Department of Education p. 34, Art. 8-25.6 & p. 49, Art. 15-2.3.1.
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	teacher may file a level 3 grievance, Arbitration with the Labor Relations Connection or with the American Arbitration Association or may request hearing with the Rhode Island Department of Education p. 34, Art. 8-25.6 & p. 49, Art. 15-2.3.1.
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (50%) Professional development plan (Professional growth plan) Professional practice (50%: Planning and preparation, Classroom environment, Instruction, Professional growth and responsibilities) Providence uses a hybrid of the Rhode Island observation rubric and the Charlotte Danielson observation rubric. pp. 3 & 9-13. pp. 6 & 16.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Does the evaluation include student input?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Conference with evaluator p. 10.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator In addition to the end-of-year conference, the district requires a middle-of-year conference. p. 11.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, Ineffective, in accordance with the Rhode Island Model Evaluation and Support System Although the 2015-2016 evaluation handbook references only the top two ratings, it also acknowledges using the Rhode Island teacher evaluation formula and matrix which includes these four ratings. The student learning ratings are 1,2,3 & 4 with 4 being the highest rating. The district/state uses a matrix which combines the student learning ratings and the professional practice/professional growth scores to reach a final rating. p. 7. p. 16.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Other formal observation is announced, issue not addressed for informal observations pp. 9 & 10.
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	student learning objectives which must be measured, in part, by standardized tests (counts approx. 50%) The state's student learning component accounts for about 50% of the teacher evaluation score; this is accomplished through a matrix model. pp. 12 & 13. p. 16.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	student learning objectives assessed by multiple measures (count about 50%) The district is developing standardized assessments to be used to measure progress in attainment of SLO's. Until then, teachers in the same subject areas, should work together to develop common assessments. pp. 12 & 13.
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year p. 7. p. 30, Art. 8-14.2.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 formal, 2 informal p. 3.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	January 15, 2016 p. 6.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	June 11, 2016 p. 6.
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	30 minutes p. 10.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Other 1x/3 yrs subsequent to a Highly Effective rating; 1x/2 yrs. subsequent to an Effective rating; 1x/yr subsequent to a Developing or Ineffective rating p. 7. p. 30, Art. 8-14.3.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	1 formal, 2 informal p. 3.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	January 15, 2016 p. 6.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	June 11, 2016 p. 6.
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	30 minutes p. 10.
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 case-by-case, up to 1 year (dismissal allowed) Participation in PAR is voluntary. Roles and Responsibilities. p. 33, Art. 8-14.7.
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	yes (Consulting teacher through Peer Assistance and Review) Participation in PAR is voluntary. p. 2. p. 33, Art. 8-14.7.
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Other 15 classroom visits three of which must be an informal observation by Consulting teachers plus unspecified #/observations by administrator Participation in PAR is voluntary. During the 2015-2016 school year, the district is piloting a program in which teachers may elect to substitute the administrator observations with observations by the PAR Consulting Teacher. p. 33, Art. 8-14.7. pp. 3 & 5.
How long is the remediation process?	case-by-case (up to 1 year) The teacher may be released from PAR at any point but not before s/he has been observed 15 times by the Consulting Teacher. p. 3, The Administrator's Role & p. 5.
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	Yes teacher may appeal to Executive Director of Performance Management and/or file a grievance p. 31, Art. 8-14.6.
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?	Yes p. 44, Art. 12-7.1.
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	Seniority is the preponderant criterion. p. 44, Art. 12-7.1.
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Contract states only that teachers who receive layoff notices will be rehired if positions open up between June 1 through and inclusive of the last School Board meeting in August.
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

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?	15-22 (8-15 sick; 2 personal; 3 religious; 2 wedding [of employee]) First, second, and third-year teachers receive eight sick leave days per year and shall receive at the beginning of the fourth year of service an additional credit of up to 21 days which shall be added to their accumulated sick leave reserve. All other teachers receive 15 sick days. Three additional personal days may be granted with special approval from the superintendent. p. 11, Art. 4-1; p. 14, Art. 5-1.1; p. 14, Art. 5-1.2; p. 14, Art. 5-1.4.
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	10-17 (8-15 sick, 2 personal) First, second, and third-year teachers receive eight sick leave days per year and shall receive at the beginning of the fourth year of service an additional credit of up to 21 days which shall be added to their accumulated sick leave reserve. All other teachers receive 15 sick days. Three additional personal days may be granted with special approval from the superintendent. p. 11, Art. 4-1 & p. 14, Art. 5-1.4.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 11, Art. 4-3.
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents pp. 8 & 9, Art. 5-1.4.
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	150 p. 12, Art. 4-3.
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	4, may request documentation from district-approved doctor p. 11, Art. 4-1.1.
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 5 days if selected by the Union to serve as a delegate; 2 days as a school representative; 1 day for schools visits; 1 year partially-paid sabbatical leave (half salary) Employee must have completed seven consecutive years of employment to be eligible for sabbatical leave. p. 14, Art. 5-1.3; p. 15, Art. 5-1.6; p. 15, Art. 5-1.7; p. 15, Art. 5-4.
Other Leave
Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer?	quarantine, bereavement (1-5 days), reserve or national guard active military (20 days), government tests (2 days), court service A teacher may be absent for five days in the case of death of immediate family; three days for grandparents and daughter/son-in-laws or when the teacher is responsible for all funeral arrangements; one day for extended family. Government tests include: selective service examinations, physical examinations, or other tests required by the United States Government when not seeking employment. p. 17, Art. 5-11; p. 15, Art. 5-3; p. 17, Art. 5-8.2.
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	5 days if selected by the Union to serve as a delegate p. 14, Art. 5-1.3.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	no more than no more than 35 teachers absent on any day during the last week of school or the day before or after a holiday or break pp. 14 & 15, Art. 5-1.4.
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Yes any teacher who utilizes no more than 4 sick days during a work year shall receive up to 5 days pay p. 12, Art. 4-8.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Yes 100% of daily rate of pay, up to 5 days Only teachers who utilize 4 days or less of sick leave each year are eligible to receive a check for unused sick leave. p. 12, Art. 4-8.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 14, Art. 5-1.4.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes 25-50% of unused sick leave, depending on retirement notice date and number of sick leave days utilized during the last year of service To qualify, teacher must have been employed by district for 10 years. The percentage of payment is based on date of retirement and the number of sick days utilized by the teacher in the last year of their service. Teachers must have a minimum balance of 100 sick days in his/her sick leave reserve (excluding Special Reserve Bank) at time of retirement in order to be eligible for the sick leave payout. p. 13, Art. 4-8.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 14, Art. 5-1.4.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	Yes 5 days if selected by the Union to serve as a delegate; 2 days as a school representative; 1 day for schools visits; 1 year partially-paid sabbatical leave (half salary) Employee must have completed seven consecutive years of employment to be eligible for sabbatical leave. p. 14, Art. 5-1.3; p. 15, Art. 5-1.6; p. 15, Art. 5-1.7; p. 15, Art. 5-4.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	1 year p. 3
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	1 day

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
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	yes The hiring process is not open to external candidates until the start of Phase IV, the final phase in the transfer and hiring process. pp. 43 & 44, Art. 12-5.2 p. 14.
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 Mutual consent hiring applies to voluntary and involuntary transfers. p. 43, Art. 12-1. p. 8.
Separate from excessing, does the district allow school or district administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such a transfer?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes p. 43, Art. 12-5.2. p. 5.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	seniority p. 43, Art. 12-5.2.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Teachers placed by mutual consent between the teacher and principal and/or site selection committee. Displaced teachers are ranked by seniority. Hiring teams must interview the top three most senior applicants. pp. 8 & 13 & 14.
If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings?	N/A pp. 8, 13 & 14.

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. 35, Art. 8-28.6.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	yes, 70% of school faculty must approve p. 35, Art. 8-28.6. Past Policy yes, 75% of school faculty must approve p. 28, Art. 8-28.5 Past Policy yes, 75% of school faculty must approve p. 37, Art. 8-28.5 Past Policy yes, 75% of school faculty must approve p. 37, Art. 8-28.5
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	union and board approval plus 70% school faculty approval p. 35, Art. 8-28.6. Past Policy union and board approval + 75% school faculty approval p. 28, Art. 8-28.5 Past Policy union and board approval + 75% school faculty approval p. 37, Art. 8-28.5 Past Policy union and board approval + 75% school faculty approval p. 37, Art. 8-28.5