Placement on Step. At the time of employment, the Board shall have the right to place a teacher on a step less than the actual number of years of teaching experience. (Placement for a teacher new to the district or returning after an absence from the district shall not be credited with more than 20 years of prior teaching experience.) The Board shall have the right to allow one step more than the actual number of years of teaching experience. The teacher qualifies for one higher step for each year of teaching experience under a contract with the District as provided on the salary schedule. Annual experience shall be defined as teaching experience from a Pre-K to Grade 12 accredited public or private school. (2005-06) (2006-07) (2007-08) (2013-14)
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