Common use of Additional Salary Clause in Contracts

Additional Salary. 1. The Base Salary of an employee shall be increased by $1,000 upon the completion of his/her second advanced degree in an education related field (master’s, specialist’s, or doctorate) or National Board Certification including those whose position does not require a teaching certificate. It is the responsibility of the teacher to notify the Superintendent and submit proof of their degree or certification 2 weeks prior to the first day of school or two weeks prior to the first day of the second semester. Acceptable proof of degree attainment includes a diploma, transcripts listing degree attainment, or an official letter stating the attainment of the degree from the degree granting institution. Official transcripts listing degree attainment or a diploma must be provided to the Superintendent during the semester the teacher received the initial increase. For teachers who submit their paperwork at the beginning of the second semester, this pay will be prorated. Each employee can only recognize one such increase during his/her employment with the Board. A Teacher who is recognized for such a degree at the time his/her initial Base Salary is determined shall be considered to have earned their second advanced degree increase. 2. The principal may ask a teacher to substitute for another regular teacher during his/her preparation period. If the teacher accepts, he/she will be compensated at the rate of $6.50 per one-quarter (1/4) hour or any portion thereof. The teacher may elect to substitute compensatory time that may be accumulated and used in minimum of half (1/2) day increments. Compensatory time cannot be used on consecutive school days. These days cannot be used after May 31st, the day before or after a holiday, or in conjunction with sick days, except in an emergency situation. 3. Terminal leave pay (through an employer 403B contribution in accordance with all state laws, federal laws, and Penserv requirements) will be granted to a teacher who retires with at least ten (10) years of teaching in the system at the rate of $47.50 per day to a maximum of $9250, unless a teacher chooses the conversion plan for service credits; after a total of 180 sick days have been converted, the cap comes off for the remainder of that teacher's time in the district. See 10 A 1 for more detail on the conversion plan. In case of death during employment, any unused sick leave shall be paid in a lump sum to the survivor previously named by the teacher at a rate established above. These benefits will not be paid to a teacher who resigns from the district to take another teaching job or whose services are otherwise terminated. 4. A teacher who is required to use his/her car in the performance of his/her duties shall be reimbursed at the current IRS rate for each mile traveled. Portal to portal mileage is not eligible for reimbursement. There will be a maximum of one IRS correction per school year. (a) Professional responsibilities will include keeping a daily mileage record unless the teacher has a regular schedule of trips. (b) Mileage requests must be made to the Superintendent on a monthly or quarterly basis. Mileage not requested at the end of each quarter will not be reimbursed. Below is the calendar for requesting quarterly mileage reimbursement: For Mileage Driven Between Mileage Reimbursement Due Date July 1 and August 31 September 15 September 1 and November 30 December 15 December 1 and February 28 March 15 March 1 and June 30 June 30 Mileage reimbursement will be paid within one calendar month from the receipt of the mileage request. 5. A teacher, at the middle school or high school, who has their conference period purchased will be compensated at one-seventh (1/7)of their base salary for teaching that additional period.

Additional Salary. 1. The Base Salary of an employee shall be increased by $1,000 upon the completion of his/her second advanced degree in an education related field (master’s, specialist’s, or doctorate) or National Board Certification including those whose position does not require a teaching certificate. It is the responsibility of the teacher to notify the Superintendent and submit proof of their degree or certification 2 weeks prior to the first day of school or two weeks prior to the first day of the second semester. Acceptable proof of degree attainment includes a diploma, transcripts listing degree attainment, or an official letter stating the attainment of the degree from the degree granting institution. Official transcripts listing degree attainment or a diploma must be provided to the Superintendent during the semester the teacher received the initial increase. For teachers who submit their paperwork at the beginning of the second semester, this pay will be prorated. Each employee can only recognize one such increase during his/her employment with the Board. A Teacher who is recognized for such a degree at the time his/her initial Base Salary is determined shall be considered to have earned their second advanced degree increase. 2. The principal may ask a teacher to substitute for another regular teacher during his/her preparation period. If the teacher accepts, he/she will be compensated at the rate of $6.50 7.00 per one-quarter (1/4) hour or any portion thereof. The teacher may elect to substitute compensatory time that may be accumulated and used in minimum of half (1/2) day increments. Compensatory time cannot be used on consecutive school days. These days cannot be used after May 31st, the day before or after a holiday, or in conjunction with sick days, except in an emergency situation. 3. Terminal leave pay (through an employer 403B contribution in accordance with all state laws, federal laws, and Penserv requirements) will be granted to a teacher who retires with at least ten (10) years of teaching in the system at the rate of $47.50 per day to a maximum of $9250, unless a teacher chooses the conversion plan for service credits; after a total of 180 sick days have been converted, the cap comes off for the remainder of that teacher's time in the district. See 10 A 1 for more detail on the conversion plan. In case of death during employment, any unused sick leave shall be paid in a lump sum to the survivor previously named by the teacher at a rate established above. These benefits will not be paid to a teacher who resigns from the district to take another teaching job or whose services are otherwise terminated. 4. A teacher who is required to use his/her car in the performance of his/her duties shall be reimbursed at the current IRS rate for each mile traveled. Portal to portal mileage is not eligible for reimbursement. There will be a maximum of one IRS correction per school year. (a) Professional responsibilities will include keeping a daily mileage record unless the teacher has a regular schedule of trips. (b) Mileage requests must be made to the Superintendent on a monthly or quarterly basis. Mileage not requested at the end of each quarter will not be reimbursed. Below is the calendar for requesting quarterly mileage reimbursement: For Mileage Driven Between Mileage Reimbursement Due Date July 1 and August 31 September 15 September 1 and November 30 December 15 December 1 and February 28 March 15 March 1 and June 30 June 30 Mileage reimbursement will be paid within one calendar month from the receipt of the mileage request. 5. A teacher, at the middle school or high school, who has their conference period purchased will be compensated at one-seventh (1/7)of their base salary for teaching that additional period.

Additional Salary. 1. The Base Salary of an employee shall be increased by $1,000 upon the completion of his/her second advanced degree in an education related field (master’s, specialist’s, or doctorate) or National Board Certification including those whose position does not require a teaching certificate. It is the responsibility of the teacher to notify the Superintendent and submit proof of their degree or certification 2 weeks prior to the first day of school or two weeks prior to the first day of the second semester. Acceptable proof of degree attainment includes a diploma, transcripts listing degree attainment, or an official letter stating the attainment of the degree from the degree granting institution. Official transcripts listing degree attainment or a diploma must be provided to the Superintendent during the semester the teacher received the initial increase. For teachers who submit their paperwork at the beginning of the second semester, this pay will be prorated. Each employee can only recognize one such increase during his/her employment with the Board. A Teacher who is recognized for such a degree at the time his/her initial Base Salary is determined shall be considered to have earned their second advanced degree increase. 2. The principal may ask a teacher to substitute for another regular teacher during his/her preparation period. If the teacher accepts, he/she will be compensated at the rate of $6.50 7.50 per one-quarter (1/4) hour or any portion thereof. The teacher may elect to substitute compensatory time that may be accumulated and used in minimum of half (1/2) day increments. Compensatory time cannot be used on consecutive school days. These days cannot be used after May 31st, the day before or after a holiday, or in conjunction with sick days, except in an emergency situation. 3. Terminal leave pay (through an employer 403B contribution in accordance with all state laws, federal laws, and Penserv requirements) will be granted to a teacher who retires with at least ten (10) years of teaching in the system at the rate of $47.50 per day to a maximum of $9250, unless a teacher chooses the conversion plan for service credits; after a total of 180 sick days have been converted, the cap comes off for the remainder of that teacher's time in the district. See 10 A 1 for more detail on the conversion plan. In case of death during employment, any unused sick leave shall be paid in a lump sum to the survivor previously named by the teacher at a rate established above. These benefits will not be paid to a teacher who resigns from the district to take another teaching job or whose services are otherwise terminated. In order to qualify for terminal leave pay, a teacher shall notify the Board in writing on or before March 30th that he/she intends to retire at the end of the school year. If an emergency need arises after March 30th, an exception can be approved by the Superintendent/designee. The teacher will notify the Board by completing the "Terminal Leave" form. 4. A teacher who is required to use his/her car in the performance of his/her duties shall be reimbursed at the current IRS rate for each mile traveled. Portal to portal mileage is not eligible for reimbursement. There will be a maximum of one IRS correction per school year. (a) Professional responsibilities will include keeping a daily mileage record unless the teacher has a regular schedule of trips. (b) Mileage requests must be made to the Superintendent on a monthly or quarterly basis. Mileage not requested at the end of each quarter will not be reimbursed. Below is the calendar for requesting quarterly mileage reimbursement: For Mileage Driven Between Mileage Reimbursement Due Date July 1 and August 31 September 15 September 1 and November 30 December 15 December 1 and February 28 March 15 March 1 and June 30 June 30 Mileage reimbursement will be paid within one calendar month from the receipt of the mileage request. 5. A teacher, at the middle school or high school, who has their conference period purchased will be compensated at one-seventh (1/7)of their base salary for teaching that additional period. 6. Expenditure reimbursement requests must be made to the Superintendent on a monthly or quarterly basis. Reimbursements not requested by the end of each quarter will not be reimbursed. Below is the calendar for requesting reimbursements: For Expenses Between Reimbursement Request Due Date July 1 and August 31 September 15 September 1 and November 30 December 15 December 1 and February 28 March 15 March 1 and June 30 June 30 Reimbursement will be paid within one calendar month from the receipt of the reimbursement request.