HOLDING ON STEP Sample Clauses

HOLDING ON STEP. The Board reserves the right to hold a member on the step of the Compensation Schedule on which the member was placed during the previous year, or to withhold the scheduled salary increase if the member is already at the top of the salary schedule. Such holding on step or salary shall be taken only in those instances the member has received prior written concern about his/her performance or conduct and only upon specific determination by the Board that the member’s performance during the school year was unacceptable or because of chronic violation of rules and regulations. The member shall be given notice by the Superintendent or designee of the intention to make recommendations to hold on step or salary together with the reasons therefore, at least five (5) calendar days prior to Board action. The member may appear before the Board at a closed meeting to discuss this recommendation and may be accompanied by a member of the Association or other representative. Board action shall be taken no later than June 30 preceding the school term in which it is to be effective. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the Board of Education’s action herein, the Association may file a grievance consistent with the provisions of Article IV, with such grievance commencing with binding arbitration under the grievance procedure. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid in full by the party whose position is not upheld by the arbitrator.