Common use of Grid Placement Clause in Contracts

Grid Placement. (a) All staff will be placed only on the Salary Schedule identified in Article 7.07 and shall proceed through their appropriate level on the basis of approved annual increments, calculated from the date of appointment to permanent staff. The Employer shall not vary the salary schedule of an individual without prior agreement of the Bargaining Unit. (b) Recognition for experience may be granted at the time of employment. Such recognition shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Human Resources or designate. (c) (i) Progression from one level to a higher level is not automatic. Changes will occur only through promotion or increased responsibility given to a position. Such change must be dealt with as described in the Administrative Procedures. An Employee and/or the Employee's supervisor may approach the Position Evaluation Committee directly, to determine whether the increased responsibility given to a position changes the level of the position. In the event an Employee's request for level change is not supported by the Employee's supervisor, such Employee may approach the Position Evaluation Committee directly.