Germane Clause Samples
The "Germane" clause serves to ensure that all discussions, negotiations, or amendments within a contract remain strictly relevant to the subject matter at hand. In practice, this means that only issues, terms, or proposals directly related to the contract's core purpose or scope can be introduced or considered during negotiations or modifications. For example, in a contract for software development, a germane clause would prevent parties from introducing unrelated topics such as unrelated business ventures or personal matters. The core function of this clause is to maintain focus and efficiency in contractual dealings, preventing distractions or the inclusion of extraneous issues that could complicate or delay agreement.
Germane. All credits to be considered for application on any lane of the salary schedule shall be germane to the teacher's teaching assignment as determined by the School District.
Germane. A teacher shall be paid on the BS/BA+15 lane or higher if the credits earned are germane to the teacher’s field or are part of a definite career plan in the field of education as approved in writing by Human Resources.
Germane. Credits to be considered for application on any lane of the salary schedule shall be germane to the teaching assignment. All credits, in order to be considered for application on the salary schedule must be approved for lane changes; they must meet one of the following criteria:
a. Graduate credits germane to your field.
b. Undergraduate credits taken to strengthen the teaching areas in which there is an agreed upon need.
c. Undergraduate credits taken to strengthen an area of need due to an administrative assignment.
Germane. Credits to be considered for application on any lane of the salary schedule must be germane to the teaching assignment as determined by the School District or Superintendent. At the discretion of the Superintendent, credit for application on the salary schedule may be given for a course germane to the areas of licensure of the teacher and for courses required for coaching certification.
Germane. Hours to be considered for a lane change must be germane to the teaching assignment as determined by the administration. Hours not approved can be challenged through the grievance process. Hours to be considered for a lane change cannot be earned while a teacher is being paid by the School District during professional leave or other assignments.
Germane. Credits to be considered for movement to any lane beyond the BA/BS column must be graduate credits germane to the current teaching assignment. Any coursework required for licensure renewal mandated by the state or local school district will be automatically included into the teacher’s program as germane. Undergraduate credits may be considered for movement to a lane beyond the BA/BS if germane to the teaching assignment and must have prior approval of the superintendent or designee, whose decision shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. Further, only those graduate courses for which a grade of Pass, B, or higher will be counted, and those undergraduate courses for which a grade of Pass, C, or higher will be counted.
Germane. Credits to be considered for additional compensation must be germane to the teacher's class assignment(s) or certification(s).
Germane. Advance degrees, college credits and workshops/seminars must be germane to the teaching assignment (as determined by the School District) when being considered for placement on the salary schedule. Current part-time and new teachers who hold two or more degrees in different curriculum areas will have placement on the salary schedule determined by the degree that relates to the majority of the teachers’ contracted assignment.
Germane. Credits to be considered for application on any lane of the salary schedule must be directly related to the certified staff member’s field of employment, related to education or be:
Germane. All credits to be considered for application on any lane of the salary schedule must, as determined by the school board, be applicable to the teaching assignment of the requesting teacher.