Common use of Speech and Language Pathologists Clause in Contracts

Speech and Language Pathologists. 1. Speech and Language Pathologists shall not be assigned a total caseload exceeding the District average of fifty (50) students. If assigned to three or more schools, the caseload cap for that SLP will be reduced by two (2). 2. Twelve (12) hours of SLPA time per day shall be allocated to SLP’s for assistance. 3. In the event the District average exceeds fifty (50) the District will promptly post an SLP position for the purpose of hiring additional SLP help in order to reduce the caseload under the fifty (50) average. 4. In the event that the District is unable to employ an SLP due to unavailability of candidates, it is agreed that ▇▇▇▇’s will be hired to assist the SLP’s. If an SLPA cannot be found, a para-educator will be hired. 5. The SLP’s and Special Education Administrator will work together to determine the best placement of SLPA time. As a result of the use of SLPA’s the caseload average of SLP’s will increase proportionately to the reduced number of SLP’s (i.e. the SLP average caseload of fifty [50] would be dispersed among the remaining SLPs for each 1.5 SLPA hired). 6. If no one is hired after thirty (30) days of posting, the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and the Executive Director, Special Services will meet with employees to explore options. 7. Caseloads will be examined monthly, and when the caseload exceeds the average of fifty (50), the employee shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem per student beyond the average each month the caseload is above the average. The District and the impacted employee must agree on the calculation of the monthly caseload. 8. SLPs who are licensed to, and perform, the completion of paperwork for Medicaid billing shall receive a year-end stipend of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Speech and Language Pathologists. 1. Speech and Language Pathologists shall not be assigned a total caseload exceeding the District average of fifty (50) students. If assigned to three or more schools, the caseload cap for that SLP will be reduced by two (2). 2. Twelve (12) hours of SLPA time per day shall be allocated to SLP’s for assistance. 3. In the event the District average exceeds fifty (50) the District will promptly post an SLP position for the purpose of hiring additional SLP help in order to reduce the caseload under the fifty (50) average. 4. In the event that the District is unable to employ an SLP due to unavailability of candidates, it is agreed that ▇▇▇▇’s will be hired to assist the SLP’s. If an SLPA cannot be found, a para-educator will be hired. 5. The SLP’s and Special Education Administrator will work together to determine the best placement of SLPA time. As a result of the use of SLPA’s the caseload average of SLP’s will increase proportionately to the reduced number of SLP’s (i.e. the SLP average caseload of fifty [50] would be dispersed among the remaining SLPs for each 1.5 SLPA hired). 6. If no one is hired after thirty (30) days of posting, the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and the Executive Director, Special Services will meet with employees to explore options. 7. Caseloads will be examined monthly, and when the caseload exceeds the average of fifty (50), the employee shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem per student beyond the average each month the caseload is above the average. The District and the impacted employee must agree on the calculation of the monthly caseload. 8. If the district average does not exceed 50 triggering relief in paragraph 7. above, and an individual SLPs caseload exceeds 57, they shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem each month for each IEP beginning with 58. 9. SLPs who are licensed to, and perform, the completion of paperwork for Medicaid billing shall receive a year-end stipend of five hundred dollars ($500.00). 10. SLPA allocation- Adjustments to SLPA time based on monthly caseload counts will be made by the 15th calendar day of each month. The individual caseload count and District caseload average will be provided to the SLP group by the 15th of each month.

Speech and Language Pathologists. 1. Speech and Language Pathologists shall not be assigned a total caseload exceeding the District average of fifty (50) students. If assigned to three or more schools, the caseload cap for that SLP will be reduced by two (2). 2. Twelve (12) hours of SLPA time per day shall be allocated to SLP’s for assistance. 3. In the event the District average exceeds fifty (50) the District will promptly post an SLP position for the purpose of hiring additional SLP help in order to reduce the caseload under the fifty (50) average. 4. In the event that the District is unable to employ an SLP due to unavailability of candidates, it is agreed that ▇▇▇▇’s will be hired to assist the SLP’s. If an SLPA cannot be found, a para-educator will be hired. 5. The SLP’s and Special Education Administrator will work together to determine the best placement of SLPA time. As a result of the use of SLPA’s the caseload average of SLP’s will increase proportionately to the reduced number of SLP’s (i.e. the SLP average caseload of fifty [50] would be dispersed among the remaining SLPs for each 1.5 SLPA hired). 6. If no one is hired after thirty (30) days of posting, the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and the Executive Director, Special Services will meet with employees to explore options. 7. Caseloads will be examined monthly, and when the caseload exceeds the average of fifty (50), the employee shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem per student beyond the average each month the caseload is above the average. The District and the impacted employee must agree on the calculation of the monthly caseload. 8. SLPs who are licensed to, and perform, the completion of paperwork for Medicaid billing shall receive a year-end stipend of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Speech and Language Pathologists. 1. Speech and Language Pathologists shall not be assigned a total caseload exceeding the District average of fifty (50) students. If assigned to three or more schools, the caseload cap for that SLP will be reduced by two (2). 2. Twelve (12) hours of SLPA time per day shall be allocated to SLP’s for assistance. 3. In the event the District average exceeds fifty (50) the District will promptly post an SLP position for the purpose of hiring additional SLP help in order to reduce the caseload under the fifty (50) average. 4. In the event that the District is unable to employ an SLP due to unavailability of candidates, it is agreed that ▇▇▇▇’s will be hired to assist the SLP’s. If an SLPA cannot be found, a para-educator will be hired. 5. The SLP’s and Special Education Administrator will work together to determine the best placement of SLPA time. As a result of the use of SLPA’s the caseload average of SLP’s will increase proportionately to the reduced number of SLP’s (i.e. the SLP average caseload of fifty [50] would be dispersed among the remaining SLPs for each 1.5 SLPA hired). 6. If no one is hired after thirty (30) days of posting, the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and the Executive Director, Special Services will meet with employees to explore options. 7. Caseloads will be examined monthly, and when the caseload exceeds the average of fifty (50), the employee shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem per student beyond the average each month the caseload is above the average. The District and the impacted employee must agree on the calculation of the monthly caseload. 8. If the district average does not exceed 50 triggering relief in paragraph 7. above, and an individual SLPs caseload exceeds 57, they shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem each month for each IEP beginning with 58. SLPs who are licensed to, and perform, the completion of paperwork for Medicaid billing shall receive a year-end stipend of five hundred dollars ($500.00). SLPA allocation- Adjustments to SLPA time based on monthly caseload counts will be made by the 15th calendar day of each month. The individual caseload count and District caseload average will be provided to the SLP group by the 15th of each month. Occupational and Physical Therapists shall not be assigned a total caseload average exceeding forty-two (42) students. In the event that this average exceeds forty-two (42), the District will promptly post an OT or PT position for the purpose of hiring additional OT/PT help in order to reduce the caseload under the forty-two (42) average. If no one is hired after thirty (30) days of posting, the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources and the Executive Director, Special Services will meet with employees to explore options. Caseloads will be examined monthly and when the caseload exceeds the average, the employee shall receive three (3) hours of pay at per diem per student beyond the average each month the caseload is above the average. The District and the impacted employees must agree on the calculation of the monthly caseload. OTs and PTs who are licensed to, and perform, the completion of paperwork for Medicaid billing shall receive a year-end stipend of five hundred dollars ($500.00). If a District PT travels to more than 6 buildings, the PT will meet and confer with the Executive Director of Special Services to determine the appropriate relief: ether increased PT or PTA time. The district will provide 3-days per week of PT-A time to support the PT in serving students district-wide. All employees administering the WA-AIM shall be granted two (2) days release time per student requiring the WA-AIM. Employees shall receive up to an additional two (2) days per student in unusual circumstances subject to District approval. Employee may elect to receive a supplemental payment equivalent to the substitute costs in lieu of release time. The employee may elect to work the release time at the assigned building or at an alternative district site. The employee will notify their building administrator of their location.