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PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 The base salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base salaries of employees Teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix Schedule A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. Teachers hired from outside of the bargaining unit shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement placed on the salary schedule set forth based on their prior years of teaching and/or administrative experience in Appendix A other K-12 educational institutions. Normally, Teachers shall be granted one step credit for each two (2) years accredited of K-12 teaching prior experience up to Step 5. 1. However, the Board reserves the right to hire Teachers with greater experience at a state certified school while holding step above Step 5, but not greater than their years of experience if the Board deems it necessary in order to hire a valid teaching certificatesuitable candidate. 16.3 Advancement 2. Furthermore, the Board also reserves the right to hire all Teachers at Step 1, should the Board deem that the financial condition of the district necessitates this. 3. Should a new hire be placed on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent B.1 or needs improvementB.2 above, the Association shall be given explanation of the rationale with any placement on step increase will not be granted9 or above mutually agreed. 16.4 The C. Salary Step Determination: Initial salary schedule is based upon step placement for all new Teachers to the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service district shall be automatically credited as outlined in Section B of this Article. The initial and subsequent salary step placement of a Teacher shall be adjusted on a yearly basis at the beginning of each a school year, as negotiated and subject to 2011 PA 54. Said salary step adjustment shall further be based on total accumulated district seniority as computed (on paid days) and maintained for district seniority purposes in Article 13 and that actual placement be made using the arithmetic mean as follows: 0.000 year to 0.250 year = no step increase 0.251 year to 0.750 year = 1/2 step increase 0.751 year to 1.000 year = full step increase ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid electronically to the bank account designated in writing by the employee. Initial paychecks will be provided on the first district payday that occurs after Teachers have returned to their daily assignments (excluding orientation days). Teachers will receive twenty-six (26) paychecks (year round paychecks) for periods established by the Board. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid as follows: The amount shall begin to be paid as part of a teacher's fourteenth (14), twentieth (20), and twenty-fifth (25) year contract to be paid in December each year: 2022-23 2023-24 and Ongoing 14-19 years $250 $500 20-24 years $400 $800 25+ $550 $1100 F. Substitute Duty 1. The administration agrees to make reasonable efforts to obtain volunteers for substitute duty; however, absent a volunteer, assignments to such duty shall be made on an equitable basis. Teachers who have either volunteered or who are assigned to substitute during another teacher’s absence shall receive $30.00 per class period as assigned. 2. The administration will continue to put forth efforts to have substitutes so that undue disruption of a regular teacher’s day for substituting is minimized. Such efforts may be grieved through level three (3) of the grievance procedure. G. Direct deposit shall be available to employees, upon written request, for deposit to employee accounts in financial institutions that have cooperative agreements with the Board. Teachers utilizing payroll deductions and later electing to cancel their participa- tion shall be prohibited from reapplying for payroll deductions until the commencement of the following school year year. Employees’ payroll deduction for purchase of MPSERS retirement credit pursuant to applicable laws and regulations will be eligible for credit for a year’s servicecontinued as needed. 16.7 Longevity status will ▇. Upon authorization of the Teacher and subject to those terms and conditions imposed by the insurance carrier, the Board agrees to make payroll deductions for Tax Deferred Annuities. The Tax Deferred Annuities shall be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 limited to ten (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative10). 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twoI. Pay: Extra Class

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 1. The base salaries professional compensation of employees covered members employed by this Agreement are the District is set forth-in Appendix A. Placement on the schedule will be according to number of prior years' experience allowed and educational level as verified to the District. 2. For the 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21 school years, bargaining unit members will receive a 2% COLA increase in each year accordance with the salary KFCS/KFEA schedule attached in Appendix A-2, A-3, and A-4. For the 2021/22 school year, bargaining unit members will receive a 4% COLA increase in accordance with the salary KFCS/KFEA schedule attached in Appendix A-5. 3. Extra duty compensation of members employed by the District is set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this AgreementB. 4. Economic benefits for part-time employees Members shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In awarded credit for teaching experience outside of the event of an extended school year due to weatherDistrict, part-time employees who are asked as determined by the administration District, but not to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rateexceed actual years of experience. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process5. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The This salary schedule is based upon 190-day contract year with the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth number of instruction days specified in the annual individual teacher calendar adopted for each year. Members working on extended contracts shall have salary prorated to length of contract (See Appendix B)by adding to the salary determined for a regular 190-day period an amount, which is equal to the product of the number of days, worked in excess of 190 and 1/190 of the contract salary for 190-days. 16.5 Salary 6. If a member completes the approved necessary credits for advancement to a higher educational level on the compensation schedule, an adjustment for additional years in placement on the schedule will be made. This adjustment will be effective in the appropriate school year only if the member notifies the Superintendent/designee in writing prior to October of service said year with proper verification of having successfully completed the approved course work. 7. A member shall be automatically credited at advanced one-step on the beginning of salary schedule based upon satisfactory performance for each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving 8. For the purposes of salary schedule advancement, one (I) year of experience shall be defined as 110 or more than working days of satisfactory teaching employment, one-half (I /2) day or more, of the same school year in the District. 9. During each school year of the term of this contract, each member who has been teaching in Klamath Falls City Schools for a period of seven (7) years or more and who does not advance on any salary column from his/her position during the previous year and does not advance to another salary column, either because of additional education or because of additional experience, will be paid 3% of that year's base salary in a lump sum, separate check payment no later than June 1st of the contract year; provided, however, that a member who notifies the District at the beginning of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s serviceof his/her intent to retire during or at the end of that year shall have the option to receive one-ninth (1/9) of 3% of the base salary during each month of his/her employment. 16.7 Longevity status 10. Speech language pathologists will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments receive an annual of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above5,000. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July Beginning September 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum 2019, the position of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers Nurse will receive the longevity payment annual stipend of $5,000. Beginning February 25, 2020, the position of School Psychologist will receive an annual stipend of $7,500. Beginning March 1, 2020, the position of Behavioral Specialist will receive an annual stipend of $5,000. Annual stipends are based upon 1.0FTE. 11. The District will provide a $5,000 signing incentive for difficult to fill positions. These positions will be identified on an annual basis by the Contract Maintenance Committee by February 1st of each year. The bonus will not be extended to current District teachers or former District teachers (including retirees). The signing incentive will require a teaching commitment of three (3) years with KFCS. The signing bonus will be paid in lieu three (3) payments: Year one (1): $2,500; year two (2) $1,500; and year three (3) $1,000. Year one (1) of the stipendsigning incentive, the full $2,500 will be paid to the successful candidate at the end of August. For the subsequent years, the candidate will be paid in the September payroll. 16.8 A teacher 12. Employees who has completed twenty have multiple endorsements and are using these multiple endorsements in their assigned teaching assignment will receive an annual stipend equal to 2.5% of the base (20BA Step 0). 13. Professional Compensation Elementary teachers (not including special education teachers, or specialists such as music teachers) who teach split classes seventy-five percent (75%) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior day in their teaching assignment, will receive an annual stipend equal to 2.5% of base salary schedule (BA+0 Step 0). Half-time teachers will earn half of the year in which retirement stipend (1.25% of the base salary schedule) if seventy-five percent (75%) of their classes are split. 14. The District shall sponsor and pay for maintaining the professional licensure for Speech Language Pathologists (SPLs). In addition, the District will take placepay for all SLPs to attend OSHA. Effective September 1, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two2019.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 The base salaries A. All professional staff members shall receive a 1.00% increase to each step of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth the salary schedule in Appendix A which is attached year 1; a 1.00% increase to and incorporated each step of the salary schedule in this Agreement. Economic benefits for partyear 2; all professional staff shall receive a one-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basisbonus payment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in 2016-17. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall All teachers may be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for full years accredited of K-12 outside teaching experience at in any school district in the State of Michigan or other teaching experience in a state certified school while holding district accredited by a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement recognized accrediting agency up to five (5) years on the salary schedule chart upon Board approval. B. In recognition of service to the school district, a terminal leave payment of forty dollars ($40.00) for unused accumulated sick days shall be paid to a teacher who has served at least eleven (11) years in accordance the district upon termination of employment in this system, limited to one hundred fifty (150) days, except in the case of teacher being terminated for cause. Terminal leave pay for part-time teachers shall be pro-rated. (i.e.; a half-time teacher with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by 70 days accumulated sick leave shall be paid $40.00 x 70 days x half-time = C. Salaries will be paid out according to one of the principal and approved by following three options. Each bargaining unit member must notify the Superintendent based upon administration prior to the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be grantedfirst scheduled pay period which option is desired. 16.4 The OPTION 1. Contract salary schedule is based upon to be divided into twenty-six (26) equal payments, to be made at fourteen (14) day intervals throughout the year. OPTION 2. Contract salary to be divided into twenty-one (21) equal payments, to be made at fourteen (14) day intervals, to coincide with those paydays established in Option 1. OPTION 3. Any bargaining unit member selecting Option 1 may receive all contract salary due for the year on the last day of the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and year. (With the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in exception of the annual individual teacher years, when notified by the District, that the district’s cash flow could not sustain the payment without the District borrowing funds, to be able to make “the all contract (See Appendix Bsalary due for the year payment”, on the last day of the school year). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base basic salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement agreement are set forth in Appendix A B which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreementagreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees Such salary schedule shall be calculated on a pro rata basisremain in effect during the designated period. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees All teachers shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificateup to step 5. 16.3 Advancement on the salary schedule B. Twenty-two dollars ($22) shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and paid for teaching duties for each class period substituted during a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be grantedteachers preparation time. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon C. Part-time employees required to attend in-services or conferences which extend their normal time of daily work, will be paid on a prorated basis for that time, not to exceed the amount the employee would have received per day if he/she had been a full-time employee, regardless if the conference/in-service runs beyond the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII day. All teachers required to attend a conference and/or in-service training outside the scheduled day shall be reimbursed at the rate determined by the conference/in- service coordinator but not less than $45.00 per day. PTO or a similar organization, parent-teacher conferences, class activities, honors night, and the normal teaching assignment as defined in similar functions are excluded from this Agreement and set forth provision. D. Teachers required in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B)course of their regular working day to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another shall receive a car allowance at the current IRS rate. The same allowance shall be given for use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the district. The school car will be used if available. Written reports shall be submitted for all field trips and educational conferences before any reimbursement of expenses. 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years E. In the recognition of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School Districtschool district, payments a lump sum of $750 per year will ten (10%) percent of the teacher's current annual basic salary shall be given paid to him/her on retirement as severance pay, provided said teacher shall have been employed in the school district for at least fifteen (15) consecutive years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; prior to his/her retirement. Retirement is as understood under the terms and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulativeconditions of the Michigan Retirement Act. 16.7.1 Effective July 1F. The Board agrees to provide insurance benefits to bargaining unit members based on the following: A ten (10) percent cap on bargaining member's total insurance package cost over the previous year's premium, 2013 teachers who are with a fifty-fifty (50/50) split on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipendremaining increase. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base salaries of employees Teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix Schedule A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. Teachers hired from outside of the bargaining unit shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement placed on the salary schedule set forth based on their prior years of teaching and/or administrative experience in Appendix A other K-12 educational institutions. Normally, Teachers shall be granted one step credit for each two (2) years accredited of K-12 teaching prior experience up to Step 5. 1. However, the Board reserves the right to hire Teachers with greater experience at a state certified school while holding step above Step 5, but not greater than their years of experience if the Board deems it necessary in order to hire a valid teaching certificatesuitable candidate. 16.3 Advancement 2. Furthermore, the Board also reserves the right to hire all Teachers at Step 1, should the Board deem that the financial condition of the district necessitates this. 3. Should a new hire be placed on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent B.1 or needs improvementB.2 above, the Association shall be given explanation of the rationale with any placement on step increase will not be granted9 or above mutually agreed. 16.4 The C. Salary Step Determination: Initial salary schedule is based upon step placement for all new Teachers to the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service district shall be automatically credited as outlined in Section B of this Article. The initial and subsequent salary step placement of a Teacher shall be adjusted on a yearly basis at the beginning of each a school year, as negotiated and subject to 2011 PA 54. Said salary step adjustment shall further be based on total accumulated district seniority as computed (on paid days) and maintained for district seniority purposes in Article 12 and that actual placement be made using the arithmetic mean as follows: 0.000 year to 0.250 year = no step increase 0.251 year to 0.750 year = 1/2 step increase 0.751 year to 1.000 year = full step increase ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid electronically to the bank account designated in writing by the employee. Initial paychecks will be provided on the first district payday that occurs after Teachers have returned to their daily assignments (excluding orientation days). Teachers will receive twenty-six (26) paychecks (year round paychecks) for periods established by the Board. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid as follows: The amount shall begin to be paid as part of a teacher's fourteenth (14), twentieth (20), and twenty-fifth (25) year contract to be paid in December each year: 2022-23 2023-24 and Ongoing 14-19 years $250 $500 20-24 years $400 $800 25+ $550 $1100 F. Substitute Duty 1. The administration agrees to make reasonable efforts to obtain volunteers for substitute duty; however, absent a volunteer, assignments to such duty shall be made on an equitable basis. Teachers who have either volunteered or who are assigned to substitute during another teacher’s absence shall receive $30.00 per class period as assigned. 2. The administration will continue to put forth efforts to have substitutes so that undue disruption of a regular teacher’s day for substituting is minimized. Such efforts may be grieved through level three (3) of the grievance procedure. G. Direct deposit shall be available to employees, upon written request, for deposit to employee accounts in financial institutions that have cooperative agreements with the Board. Teachers utilizing payroll deductions and later electing to cancel their participa- tion shall be prohibited from reapplying for payroll deductions until the commencement of the following school year year. Employees’ payroll deduction for purchase of MPSERS retirement credit pursuant to applicable laws and regulations will be eligible for credit for a year’s servicecontinued as needed. 16.7 Longevity status will ▇. Upon authorization of the Teacher and subject to those terms and conditions imposed by the insurance carrier, the Board agrees to make payroll deductions for Tax Deferred Annuities. The Tax Deferred Annuities shall be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 limited to ten (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative10). 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twoI. Pay: Extra Class

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 The base salaries A. Salaries for bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix A. Salaries for non- tenure extracurricular positions held by bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix B and C of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth Agreement. B. Salaries shown in Appendix A which is attached to are based upon a normal teaching load as defined in Articles 6 and incorporated 7 for the entire school year as shown in this Agreement. Economic benefits Appendix D. For the purpose of calculating salaries for part-time employees teachers teaching less than a full school year, payment per day shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In defined as the event of an extended school year due to weatherteacher's base annual salary, part-time employees who are asked excluding any extra duty compensation, divided by the administration to extend their individual contracted number of work days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students in the contract calendar for that school year. Work performed for the district outside the calendar year(s) as shown in Appendix D may not be paid at the teacher's daily rate, but shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on a rate agreed upon by the salary schedule set forth Board and the Association. It is understood that salaries shown in Appendix A represent full payment for years accredited the contracted days and hours as provided by this Agreement. The impact of K-12 teaching experience at any changes in the number of hours or days worked as a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificateresult of legislative mandate shall be subject to further negotiations between the Board and the Association. 16.3 Advancement on C. Teachers who elect to give up planning time and or conference period to cover class, supervise lunch, Saturday school, after school detention or elementary teachers who lose their planning time due to cancellation of specialty classes by the salary schedule administration shall be paid at the rate specified in accordance with this section or may elect to receive comp. time. An unlimited number of comp hours may be earned annual experienceduring the school year; however a maximum of 30 hours (five (5) days) comp time may be accrued. The accrued Comp time may be carried over to the following year, earned academic achievement and a recommendation but the maximum number of cumulative comp days shall be five(5) days. In cases where the maximum number of comp days is attained, the involved teacher shall be compensated at the rate given in this section. All reimbursement made to MSEA members will be dispensed by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of District within, but not competent or needs improvementlater than, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu 30 days of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 receipt of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twowritten request for reimbursement. 15 - 30 minutes $ 5.00 31 - 45 minutes 10.00 46 - 60 minutes 15.00 61 - 75 minutes 20.00 over 75 minutes 25.00

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base basic salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement are shall be set forth in Appendix A C of this Agreement. B. The parties agree that pay raises will be negotiated pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 447 for each school year. . The parties have agreed to a performance pay plan in the 2015-2016 school year as follows: 1. Performance Pay: Highly Effective $1501 Effective $1124 2. Grandfathered: Highly Effective $1,500; Effective $1,120 C. The parties further agree that effective June 30, 2012, and thereafter, any negotiated salary increase will recognize any step increase as a part of the total negotiated salary increase. D. Adjustments to higher salary levels will be made upon submission by the teacher of appropriate evidence of additional academic credit earned. These adjustments shall be included in the paycheck in the month following verification from the Certification Department that all requirements for the higher certificates have been met. Increase in pay will only be effective from this date forward and will not be retroactive. E. Extra-pay-for-extra-duty positions shall be those as set forth in Appendix D, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees Teachers assigned to such positions shall be calculated on a pro rata basisin accordance with said Appendix and all other provisions of this Agreement. F. A person who leaves the employment of the Board shall be entitled to the following terminal pay for accumulated sick leave: 1. In During the event first 5 years of an extended service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 35 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. 2. During the next 5 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 40 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. 3. During the next 5 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 45 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. 4. During the next 5 years of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 50 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. 5. During and after the 25th year of service, the daily rate of pay multiplied by 100 percent times the number of days of accumulated sick leave. G. Teachers who have assignments beyond the normal school year due to weather, partday and whose positions are not listed in the Extra-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students Pay-For-Extra-Duty Appendix shall be paid at their per diem rate.an hourly rate in accordance with the schedule contained in Appendix C. 16.2 Employees H. Experienced teachers newly hired to the District shall be given full credit toward have initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding salary slot not greater than a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on Franklin County teacher with the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional same years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school yearexperience. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base basic salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A D1, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits Such salary shall remain in effect during the designated periods. B. Teachers beginning their 12th year (having completed eleven years) of service to the district through those in the 16th year of service (having completed fifteen years) shall receive step 1 longevity. Teachers beginning their 17th year or more (having completed sixteen years) of service to the district shall receive step 2 longevity. Teachers beginning their 22nd year or more (having completed 21 years) of service shall receive step 3 longevity. Longevity pay will be paid the first paycheck in December. 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Step 1 $1450 Step 2 $2300 Step 3 $3200 C. New teachers hired into the school system may be given credit for part-time employees outside experience at the discretion of the superintendent. However, if the district is experiencing financial stress and already employed unit members have steps or have received no increase on the base for three years, no steps can be granted for outside experience. D. A teacher shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due granted up to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full two years credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule for military service provided: 1. The teacher was drafted. 2. The teacher possesses an honorable discharge. 3. At the time of being drafted the teacher had completed standards of certification. 4. That upon discharge the teacher is employed as a teacher. E. Part-time teacher salaries are determined by the following: a. Teach (3) hours and a Guided Instruction or work hour (.6 of time-no prep period paid) b. Teach (2) hours and a Guided Instruction or work hour is (.4 of a teacher – no planning paid) F. Junior high and high school teachers who are asked to teach an additional hour will be compensated 5% of their current salary for each semester they teach. G. A teacher’s hourly rate shall be determined by dividing the salary by total work days divided by eight hours. H. Teachers involved in voluntary extra duty assignments as set forth by Appendix B which is attached to and incorporated in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the salary schedule this Agreement, shall be compensated in accordance with earned annual experiencethe provisions of this Agreement without deviation. I. Department heads shall be assigned for the department listed in Appendix B 1 and shall be compensated at the indicated rate. ▇. A teacher who was laid off but is recalled prior to the 4th Friday of the first semester shall repay to the Genesee School District any unemployment compensation which he/she received during the summer. The Board agrees to indemnify the Association for any cost, earned academic achievement and damages, or liability including legal costs, which may be assessed against the Association as a recommendation result of this Section. K. Each teacher shall have a choice of twenty-one or twenty-six pays. Notice of such choice shall be made by on the principal and approved by first work day of the Superintendent based upon the evaluation processnew school year. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will Such choice may not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon changed until the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each next succeeding school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base basic salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A I which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits The salary scale will increase by 0% for part2015-time employees 2016 and 2016-2017. The parties will reopen the contract to negotiate professional compensation only for 2017-2018. B. Steps shall be calculated on granted if the District’s unassigned fund equity meets the following threshold amounts if the unassigned fund balance is 2% or greater, but less than 4%, eligible members will move one full step but the dollar amount increase given will be one-half (50%) of the dollar amount provided for a pro rata basisfull step increase. In If unassigned fund balance is 4% or greater, eligible members will move one full step and receive the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked full dollar amount provided for the full step increase. It is understood by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rateboth parties that a step earned is fully intact in subsequent years. 16.2 C. Employees shall new to the district may be given granted full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule as set forth in Appendix I for experience acquired outside the district. For example, if an employee is given five (5) years of previous credit, the person will be placed on the fifth (5th) step; provided however, credit for experience acquired outside the District shall be reduced by the number of years PEA members have step freezes. As of June 30, 2015, the number of previous years PEA members have experienced step freezes is three: 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14. A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at step freeze is defined as a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement year in which eligible PEA members do not advance on the salary schedule for any reason. D. Compensation for extra duty assignments shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar paid as set forth in Article VII Appendix II which is attached to and the normal teaching assignment as defined incorporated in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B)Agreement. 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years E. Teachers shall have the option of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment receiving salary in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to twenty-four (24) bi- weekly pays. Determination for the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 following pay year must be filed with the payroll department by the last pay of the calendar year prior to current pay year. F. Employees who perform noon hour supervision shall be compensated at the year rate of $10.00 per period. G. The Superintendent's office shall be notified in which retirement will writing when a change in the employee's salary status is forthcoming. The notification shall take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twoplace at least 20 work days (M-

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 A. The base salaries of employees teachers covered by in this Agreement are set forth and determined in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in Section P of this Agreement. Economic benefits Article. B. Additional compensation for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees teachers who are asked by assigned extra duties, which are beyond the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem ratenormal teaching assignments, are set forth and determined in Attachment B of this Article. 16.2 Employees shall C. Teachers may be given full credited with up to ten years' previously acquired teaching experience on the salary schedule. The maximum allowance will be made for experience in Otsego Public Schools. Teachers from any district of equal or greater enrollment than Otsego Public Schools will be granted the maximum allowance of steps or comparable pay to their current district. D. Up to two years' credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth may be allowed for military service providing the teacher was employed in Appendix A for years accredited this school system at the time of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificateenlistment or induction into the Armed Forces. 16.3 Advancement E. A teacher employed in the Otsego Public Schools for a minimum of ninety (90) days, during any school year shall receive a full year of credit on the salary schedule. F. Beginning with the 2014-15 school year: 1. Any teacher receiving an end of year rating of “ineffective” will not advance on the salary schedule for the following school year; 2. Any teacher receiving an end of year rating of “minimally effective” for two consecutive years will not advance on the salary schedule for the following school year; and 3. The teacher(s) who does not advance due to this rating may advance the following school year once an “effective” or “highly effective” rating has been earned. G. Teachers shall have the option to receive their pay in one of the following ways. Any change to the original election of their choice shall be made no later than September 1st of each year. 1. Twenty-six (26) equal payments on every other Friday; 2. Twenty-six (26) equal payments on every other Friday with the contract balance paid out the last payroll in accordance June. Teachers who resign from the District before the end of the school year and do not complete their contractual obligations, or otherwise have their employment terminated, and have completed proper checkout procedures with their supervisor, shall receive a lump sum payment of the balance of their contractual salary earned within 10 days of the date of termination. At that same time, all benefits shall cease. Teachers who resign from the District before the end of the school year and DO complete their contractual obligations shall receive the balance of their contractual salary due within 10 days of the date of termination, but their benefits will remain in effect until August 31st or until they receive health insurance through a future employer, whichever occurs first. Teachers who retire from the district shall have the option to receive a lump sum payment or continue to receive bi-weekly payments for the balance of their annual experiencesalary. H. Teachers will be required to produce transcripts showing semester hours, equivalent SB-CEU’s, equivalent SCECH, or a combination of the three earned academic achievement and before being placed in a recommendation made by new classification on the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation processsalary schedule. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvementHours referred to herein are semester hours. Normally, the step increase hours required to reach a higher classification shall be semester hours of graduate credit. I. Contracts will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule written after September 1. When courses are taken during the spring or summer that place the teacher in a new classification, confirmation of the hours from the institution must be submitted to Central Office prior to August 20th. However, if a staff member is based upon the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII attending a summer session that will allow them a lane change, and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in session will not be completed prior to August 20, the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years staff member must notify Central Office of service shall the expected completion date by August 1st. Contracts will not be automatically credited at rewritten during the beginning remainder of each the school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 The base salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation process. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase will not be granted. 16.4 The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar set forth in Article VII and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service shall be automatically credited at the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 1510. After 15 10 (fifteenten) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, non-cumulative payments of $750 per year to the qualifying individual will be given for years 16 through 18; made as follows: 11-15 $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and 1,000 16-18 $1,650 for years 1,500 19-21 $1,700 22-25 and above. Non-cumulative.$1,900 26+ $2,100 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 10 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 10 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers bargaining unit employees will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher bargaining unit employee who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twothree (63) shall be entitled to a one (1) time payment as an incentive to retire. This one (1) time payment shall be made during the calendar year in which the retirement takes place. This one (1) time payment will be sixty (60) days of the employee’s regular contract annual salary at the time of retirement. The Board will allow only one (1) such retirement payment per year. In cases where more than one employee applies for this retirement payment under this subsection, the Board may distribute sixty (60) total days evenly amongst all employees applying for payment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 4.1 The base salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement agreement are for 182 days of work and are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the Such salary schedule shall be remain in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation processeffect as designated each year. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase Teachers will not be grantedrequired to report to work on Act of God days and will experience no loss of pay. 16.4 4.2 The salary schedule is based upon a normal teaching load, as hereinafter defined for not to exceed the regular school number of days specified in the calendar during normal teaching hours. For each additional class the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional salary. This salary shall be determined by dividing his/her base salary, as set forth in Article VII Appendix A, by the number of class periods scheduled daily. The number of daily class periods currently scheduled at grades 6-8 is six and 9-12 is five. 4.3 Teachers may, as a representative group and through the normal teaching assignment as defined assistance of their building principals, initiate changes in building scheduling which would positively impact the student population. Any changes will include the following standard procedures in building schedules: A. A compilation of “Best Practice” research. B. A representative committee of teachers and respective building principal to study the proposed change. C. Consensus of affected building teachers. D. An annual evaluation procedure by the committee specified in “B” above. 4.4 The Board agrees that the chief negotiator(s) for the Association engaged during the school day in negotiations on behalf of the Association with the Board and/or its designated representative during the term of this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B)shall be entitled to released time, as needed, without loss of salary. 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service 4.5 Experience outside the school system shall be automatically credited evaluated by the Board and credit for up to one (1) year less than the BA or MA Maximum may be allowed. Two years credit of the total allowance will be granted for military service upon presentation of an honorable or medical discharge certificate. 4.6 Increments become effective September 1, if the contract is in effect, and advancement under the salary schedule shall be automatic as of September 1. 4.7 A staff teacher shall be compensated at the beginning rate of twenty dollars ($20.00) for each school yearperiod of duty of which he substitutes during his/her preparation period or absorbs more than ten students into his regularly scheduled class when location of a substitute emergency occur. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 4.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends may elect to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixtyhave his/her contractual salary paid in: A. twenty-twoone equal installments

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 4.1 The base salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement agreement are for 184 days of work and are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the Such salary schedule shall be remain in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation processeffect as designated each year. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase Teachers will not be grantedrequired to report to work on Act of God days and will experience no loss of pay. 16.4 4.2 The salary schedule is based upon a normal teaching load, as hereinafter defined for not to exceed the regular school number of days specified in the calendar during normal teaching hours. For each additional class the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional salary. This salary shall be determined by dividing his/her base salary, as set forth in Article VII Appendix A, by the number of class periods scheduled daily. The number of daily class periods currently scheduled at grades 6-8 is seven and 9-12 is five. 4.3 Teachers may, as a representative group and through the normal teaching assignment as defined assistance of their building principals, initiate changes in building scheduling which would positively impact the student population. Any changes will include the following standard procedures in building schedules: A. A compilation of “Best Practice” research. B. A representative committee of teachers and respective building principal to study the proposed change. C. Consensus of affected building teachers. D. An annual evaluation procedure by the committee specified in “B” above. 4.4 The Board agrees that the chief negotiator(s) for the Association engaged during the school day in negotiations on behalf of the Association with the Board and/or its designated representative during the term of this Agreement and set forth in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B)shall be entitled to released time, as needed, without loss of salary. 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service 4.5 Experience outside the school system shall be automatically credited evaluated by the Board and credit for up to one (1) year less than the BA or MA Maximum may be allowed. Two years credit of the total allowance will be granted for military service upon presentation of an honorable or medical discharge certificate. 4.6 Increments become effective September 1, if the contract is in effect, and advancement under the salary schedule shall be automatic as of September 1. 4.7 A staff teacher shall be compensated at the beginning rate of twenty dollars ($20.00) for each school yearperiod of duty of which he substitutes during his/her preparation period or absorbs more than ten students into his regularly scheduled class when location of a substitute emergency occur. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 4.8 A teacher who has completed twenty (20) or more years of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends may elect to retire and gives written notice to the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixtyhave his/her contractual salary paid in: A. twenty-twoone equal installments

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. 16.1 4.1 The base salaries of employees teachers covered by this Agreement agreement are for 182 days of work and are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Economic benefits for part-time employees shall be calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event of an extended school year due to weather, part-time employees who are asked by the administration to extend their individual contracted days agreement to offer scheduled classes to students shall be paid at their per diem rate. 16.2 Employees shall be given full credit toward initial placement on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for years accredited of K-12 teaching experience at a state certified school while holding a valid teaching certificate. 16.3 Advancement on the Such salary schedule shall be remain in accordance with earned annual experience, earned academic achievement and a recommendation made by the principal and approved by the Superintendent based upon the evaluation processeffect as designated each year. If the evaluation falls into the classification of not competent or needs improvement, the step increase Teachers will not be grantedrequired to report to work on Act of God days and will experience no loss of pay. 16.4 4.2 The salary schedule is based upon a normal teaching load, as hereinafter defined for not to exceed the regular school number of days specified in the calendar during normal teaching hours. For each additional class the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional salary. This salary shall be determined by dividing his/her base salary, as set forth in Article VII Appendix A, by the number of class periods scheduled daily. The number of daily class periods currently scheduled at grades 6-12 is six. 4.3 Teachers may, as a representative group and through the normal teaching assignment as defined assistance of their building principals, initiate changes in building scheduling which would positively impact the student population. Any changes will include the following standard procedures in building schedules: A. A compilation of “Best Practice” research. B. A representative committee of teachers and respective building principal to study the proposed change. C. Consensus of affected building teachers. D. An annual evaluation procedure by the committee specified in “B” above. 4.4 The Board agrees that the chief negotiator for the Association engaged during the school day in negotiations on behalf of the Association with the Board and/or its designated representative during the term of this Agreement shall be entitled to released time, as needed, without loss of salary. 4.5 Experience outside the school system shall be evaluated by the Board and set forth credit for up to one (1) year less than the BA or MA Maximum may be allowed. Two years credit of the total allowance will be granted for military service upon presentation of an honorable or medical discharge certificate. 4.6 Increments become effective September 1 of each year and advancement under the salary schedule shall be automatic as of September 1. 4.7 A staff teacher shall be compensated at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) for each period of duty of which he substitutes during his/her preparation period. 4.8 A teacher may elect to have his/her contractual salary paid in: A. twenty-one equal installments B. twenty-six equal installments or C. twenty-six installments with the balance paid in full the first payday of June. D. Such election must be made prior to the issuance of individual contracts or no later than the first week of school. 4.9 Upon advance approval of the Superintendent and Principal, the Board shall reimburse teacher tuition for any course work completed after a Master's Degree. This course work shall be limited to six (6) semester hours per fiscal year and would include classes offered at the graduate and undergraduate level. The Board shall pay the fee for certificate renewal. A copy of the application/reimbursement form shall be attached as an addendum to this Agreement. Members agree to suspend requests for tuition reimbursement for the duration of this agreement or until August 31, 2013. 4.10 Masters + 20, as referred to in the annual individual teacher contract (See Appendix B). 16.5 Salary adjustment for additional years of service salary schedule, shall be automatically credited at mean the beginning of each school year. 16.6 Full time teachers serving more than one-half attainment of a school year will be eligible for credit for a year’s service. 16.7 Longevity status will be entered at the completion of step 15. After 15 (fifteen) years of continuous service to the Dunbarton School District, payments of $750 per year will be given for years 16 through 18; $1,150 per year for years 19 through 24; Master's Degree and $1,650 for years 25 and above. Non-cumulative. 16.7.1 Effective July 1, 2013 teachers who are on step 15 for a second year and who have a minimum of 5 years of continuous service at Dunbarton Elementary School will receive a $750.00 stipend annually, non-cumulative. After 15 years of continuous service and thereafter, teachers will receive the longevity payment in lieu of the stipend. 16.8 A teacher who has completed subsequently twenty (20) additional graduate semester hours (thirty (30) term or more years quarter hours). 4.11 If the Board decides it is necessary to certify a teacher in another area and the teacher agrees to be recertified, the Board shall pay tuition, books and fees. In addition, the Board will pay a stipend of service at Dunbarton Elementary School, who intends to retire and gives written notice to $300.00 per semester hour taken during the Superintendent and Board on or before November 1 of the calendar year prior to the year in which retirement will take place, and who gives such notice prior to reaching age sixty-twosummer non- school days.