Common use of Accelerated Service Clause in Contracts

Accelerated Service. Accelerated service credit may be granted to Step 24 on the salary schedule as per paragraph 7. 2.3.2.1. A faculty member will be placed on the appropriate service step based upon attainment of the requisite years of service. 7.2.3.2.1 Accelerated movement to Step 24 based on professional growth is an option for each faculty member. Accelerated movement may be achieved by completion of twelve (12) professional growth units to Step 24 provided by the District or a combination of in-service classes plus approved college level work, or by completion of approved college level work. A faculty member must satisfy the unit requirement by completing twelve (12) professional growth units, while the faculty member is in Class VII, Steps 4-17 for advancement to Step 24. When a faculty member completes the unit requirement and a complete academic year on Step 18, advancement to Step 24 shall be granted effective at the beginning of the employee’s contract year.