(Revised 7/25/02, effective date 7/1/02)
It is the intention of the
Board to compensate every employee fairly and in a way that encourages high
levels of performance and professional growth. The Unalaska City School District
Classified Compensation Plan provides equitable wages compared to other similar
positions in the community and similar positions across the state adjusted for
area cost differential.
The pay scale is divided
into eight (8) grades represented by columns. Higher grades of pay require greater
responsibility, greater skills, greater commitment to professional growth, or a
combination of these factors.
Placement in these grades is based on this plan. New employees may be placed on the
second higher grade allowed for their position and may be allowed up to four
steps when hired if the employee’s skills and experience warrant that
placement. Higher grades include
greater numbers of step increases and may be earned. It is intended that every employee have
the opportunity to earn salary increases and professional recognition. It is further intended that these
increases be based on merit.
Vacation leave for 12-month
classified employees is accrued on a monthly basis. The accrual rate is as
follows:
First year:
1.25 days per month (equivalent of 3 weeks per
year)
Second Year:
1.50 days per month (equivalent of 3.5 weeks per
year)
Third Year: 1.67 days per month (equivalent of 4 weeks per
year)
Fourth Year:
1.83 days per month (equivalent of 4.5 weeks per
year)
Fifth Year:
2.08 days per month (equivalent of 5 weeks per
year)
Subsequent Years: 1 day per month up to 30 days
maximum
Vacation time may be cashed
out at half the employee’s hourly rate.
Classified employees may request leave
without pay for up to 5 days per school year to conduct personal business. Leave without pay is subject to approval
of the employee’s supervisor. Any
LWOP time taken over 5 days will be considered to be an undue hardship on the
school district, and will not be approved except in cases of extreme
hardship.
Classified employees shall
accrue one sick day per month worked.
Employees will begin their
employment with the district at a grade appropriate for each position as
outlined below. As per Board Policy
(BP 4216) new classified employees will be hired as probationary employees for a
period of six months.
All classified employees who
wish to move to the next higher pay grade shall develop a Professional
Development Plan using the district form.
This plan must include mandatory goals from the UCSD Classified
Compensation Plan and be specific about each goal and how it will be
assessed. The plan should include
such information as the name of any school or program, dates, accurate name of
degree or certification, assessment strategy, and people responsible for
verification or assessment.
Every classified employee will be evaluated each year by a staff person who supervises his or her work. This evaluation will take place at a time determined by administration and will be designed to give accurate feedback to the employee. Areas of strength will be identified and praised. Areas of deficiency will be identified so the employee has an opportunity to improve his or her performance.
Employees with serious deficiencies will be directed to improve through a plan of improvement. This plan will include a statement of the improved behavior desired by the evaluator and a reasonable timeline for achieving this improvement. The plan will also specify criteria which must be met for the employee to receive his/her step increase. This process does not preclude the district from terminating any employee immediately for issues of gross insubordination, illegal actions, or actions indicating serious lack of judgement which could result in harm to others.
New employees will be
considered probationary for the first six months of employment. They will be evaluated following that
period with a determination made as to whether the employee should receive
permanent status, have an extended probationary period, or be dismissed. The administration has the
responsibility of informing the employee of the decision.
A bonus of $250 will be paid
to every full time Classified employee who has perfect attendance for a whole
semester of school. Perfect
attendance means being at work on time every assigned work day of the semester
period. Semesters will be
considered to be the period from July 1 to December 25 and the period from
December 26 to June 30. Attendance
bonuses will be paid at Christmas and after the employee’s last day of work
during the semester period.
To
provide further incentive for classified employees to have excellent attendance,
a bonus will be provided at the rate of $25/day for every sick day over 6 that
is not used by the end of a school year.
This would be limited to the sick leave days accrued for the current
year. The sick days would continue
to accumulate.
The
following days are holidays:
Ø
New Year’s
Day
Ø
Memorial
Day
Ø
Independence Day
Ø
Labor Day
Ø
Thanksgiving Day and the
following day
Ø
Christmas
Day
When a holiday falls on a
Saturday, the proceeding Friday shall be the holiday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the
following Monday shall be a holiday.
“Holiday pay” means the
regular wages paid an employee for a normal scheduled day of work.
To be eligible for holiday
pay, a permanent employee must work the last regularly scheduled workday
preceding the holiday and the first regularly scheduled workday following the
holiday, or must be on approved paid leave. A school-term employee on non-pay status
for summer months will not be eligible for holiday pay on holidays that fall
during the time of non-pay status.
If an employee is requested
to work on a holiday as defined above, the employee shall receive for the
holiday worked, the employee’s regular pay plus an additional amount equal to
the holiday pay. The employee shall
not be entitled to any overtime wages for the actual hours worked solely because
the work is on a holiday.
Step increases as indicated
on the Unalaska City School District Classified Salary Schedule will take place
automatically at the end of a complete year of work if the employee has received
a satisfactory annual evaluation or has fully met the criteria established in a
plan of improvement. Employees
whose work has serious deficiencies and who are on a plan of improvement will
not receive a step increase at the end of the year if any part of the plan of
improvement criteria has not been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the
Superintendent.
Grade 2 Mandatory Goals 1. 12 college
credits
2. Design and direct a special school program
3. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
4. Three teacher letters of recommendation
Grade 3 Mandatory Goals 1. Associate’s Degree
or more
2. Design and direct a major school program
3. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
4. Three teacher letters of recommendation
Custodians: Grades 1-3
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Complete 6 approved classes or workshops
3. Initiates program to improve school appearance
or
efficiency
4. Demonstrates pride in school facility
5. Recommendation of the Maintenance Director
6. Three letters of recommendation from teachers
Cooks: Grades 1-3
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Obtain training in sanitation or nutrition
3. Design and run a school program to promote
sanitation or
nutrition
4. Demonstrate pride in school food services
5. Recommendation of the Head Cook
Office Help/Clerk: Grades 1-3
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Measurably improve specified office skills
3. Demonstrates pride in school program
4. Take leadership in project to improve the
school’s
attractiveness or efficiency
5. Recommendation of the Principal
Maintenance Worker: Grades 1-4
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Earn one technical certification (such as
refrigeration
or HVAC)
3. Complete 3 approved classes or workshops
4. Demonstrate pride in school facility
5. Recommendation of
Maintenance Director
Head Cook: Grades 3-6
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Membership in State or National Organization
3. Develop training program for cooks
4. Design and implement an exemplary food
service project
and report at state conference
School Secretary/District
Office Clerk: Grades
3-6
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Implement training program for other office
staff
3. Demonstrates pride in school program
4. Take leadership in project to improve the
school’s
attractiveness or efficiency
5. Recommendation of the Principal
Administrative
Assistant: Grades
4-7
Mandatory Goals
1. Have no plan of improvement for 2 years
2. Complete approved training program
3. Demonstrates pride in school program
4. Take leadership in project to improve the
school’s
attractiveness or efficiency
5. Recommendation of the Superintendent
School Nurse: Grades 4-7
Grade 5 Mandatory Goals 1. Have no plan of
improvement for 2 years
2. Have License as a Registered Nurse
3. Plan and implement health training program in
conjunction
with teachers
4. Demonstrate an appreciation for and
participation
in the overall school program
5. Three letters of recommendation
Grade 6,7 Mandatory Goals1. Have no plan of improvement for 2
years
2. Have Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
3. Plan and implement health training program in
conjunction
with teachers
4. Demonstrate an appreciation for and
participation
in the overall school program
5. Three letters of recommendation
Temporary Laborer: Grades 1-8
Temporary employees do not earn increases.
The following plan is designed to increase the
employee’s job skills and commitment and will be used to assess whether the
employee is qualified to move to the next higher allowable pay
grade.
Name
_______________________________
Date
___________________
Current Position
_______________________________________________
Current Pay Grade ____ Current Pay Step ____ Plan Approval
_______________________
(Principal or Superintendent)
Professional Development Goals. List mandatory goals from the UCSD Classified Compensation Plan first. Be specific about each goal and how it will be assessed (name of school or program, dates, accurate name of degree or certification, assessment strategy, people responsible for verification or assessment):
Goal 1:
Assessment:
Goal 2:
Assessment:
Goal 3:
Assessment:
Goal 4:
Assessment:
Goal 5:
Assessment:
Goal 6:
Assessment:
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Administrative Recommendation:
Signature _____________________________________