Common use of REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY Clause in Contracts

REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY. The Board will notify the administrator(s) being affected by a reduction in the administrative group as soon as the potential reduction is known. The affected administrator(s) will be notified of the potential reduction in writing and will be given the opportunity to discuss the reduction with the Superintendent of Schools. Such notification will take place prior to March 30th of the given year. The Superintendent of Schools will consider the following in determining which staff will be subject to R.I.F.: performance, training, certification, seniority, and the needs of the district. Seniority will rule if all other factors are determined to be of equal or insignificant difference. Seniority is defined as length of service in the Claremont School District in administrative positions. Administrators affected by reduction in force will be given every opportunity to apply and be considered for an appropriate teaching position which may become available. Those individuals who have prior teaching experience in the Claremont School District will have their seniority grandfathered for their actual teaching time. Individuals with such experience will be placed on the district’s teaching seniority list on an annual basis as appropriate. If an administrator’s contract is not renewed because of reduction in force, that administrator’s name will be placed on a recall list for a period of two years. If a position becomes available during that period, and the administrator is qualified to hold that position, the administrator will be notified in writing by registered mail sent to the last known address, at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date of re-employment. In determining whether an administrator is recalled for reappointment, the Board will employ, in reverse order, the same criteria it established to determine layoff order. SALARY INDEXING FOR ADMINISTRATORS APPENDIX A 1. For principals, assistant principals, and career and technology director, the base salary; 2. For the athletic director, by 90% of the base salary. 3. For the student services coordinators, by 80% of the base salary. BASE SALARY FOR 2019-2020 $81,668 YEARS EXPERIENCE 0 .000 (As Administrator) 1 -2 .010 3 - 5 .015 6 - 8 .025 9 - 11 .030 12+ .035 EDUCATIONAL DEGREE BA .000 MA .015 MA + 15 .020 MA + 30 .025 MA + 45 .030 MA + 60 .035 (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) CAGS .040 PhD - EdD .045 SIZE FACTOR K-5: Bluff .070 (principals only) Disnard .075 (Based on student Maple .100 enrollment, number of staff, 6-8: CMS .100 number of programs and complexity) 9-12: SHS .175 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FACTORS Factors based on number of teams 40-50 .05 46-50 .055 51-55 .06 56-60 .08 60+ .085 PHASE OUT SCHEDULE FOR SICK DAY BUY BACK BENEFIT APPENDIX B On January 8, 2013 the District eliminated the sick day buy back benefit. Administrators employed with the District on that date were eligible for the benefit in accordance with the phase out schedule below. Reimbursement is at the rate of $100 per day multiplied by the percentage amount specified below. Administrators hired after January 8, 2013 are no longer eligible for this benefit. a. Administrators in their first year with the Claremont School District (CSD) - Not eligible for sick day buy back. b. Administrators with three years (3) or less in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 25% x $100. c. Administrators with four (4) or five (5) years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 50% x $100. d. Administrators with six (6) or more years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 75% x $100.

REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY. The Board will notify the administrator(s) being affected by a reduction in the administrative group as soon as the potential reduction is known. The affected administrator(s) will be notified of the potential reduction in writing and will be given the opportunity to discuss the reduction with the Superintendent of Schools. Such notification will take place prior to March 30th of the given year. The Superintendent of Schools will consider the following in determining which staff will be subject to R.I.F.: performance, training, certification, seniority, and the needs of the district. Seniority will rule if all other factors are determined to be of equal or insignificant difference. Seniority is defined as length of service in the Claremont School District in administrative positions. Administrators affected by reduction in force will be given every opportunity to apply and be considered for an appropriate teaching position which may become available. Those individuals who have prior teaching experience in the Claremont School District will have their seniority grandfathered for their actual teaching time. Individuals with such experience will be placed on the district’s teaching seniority list on an annual basis as appropriate. If an administrator’s contract is not renewed because of reduction in force, that administrator’s name will be placed on a recall list for a period of two years. If a position becomes available during that period, and the administrator is qualified to hold that position, the administrator will be notified in writing by registered mail sent to the last known address, at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date of re-employment. In determining whether an administrator is recalled for reappointment, the Board will employ, in reverse order, the same criteria it established to determine layoff order. SALARY INDEXING FOR ADMINISTRATORS APPENDIX A2017-18 Base Salary increase 2.25%. All CAA members get credit for years of service. 1. For principals, assistant principals, and career and technology director, the base salary; 2. For director of adult education, by 80% of the base salary, 3. For department chairs, by 80% of the base salary which includes ten (10) additional work days beyond the teacher contract. Work days (beyond the current teacher contract days plus 10 days) may be required of a Department Chair by the principal. Payment will be made upon authorization by the principal at a per diem rate as a department chair. 4. For the athletic director, by 90% of the base salary. 3. For the student services coordinators, by 80% of the base salary. BASE SALARY FOR 2019-2020 $81,668 YEARS EXPERIENCE 0 .000 (As Administrator) 1 -2 .010 3 - 5 .015 6 - 8 .025 9 - 11 .030 12+ .035 EDUCATIONAL DEGREE BA .000 MA .015 MA + 15 .020 MA + 30 .025 MA + 45 .030 MA + 60 .035 (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) CAGS .040 PhD - EdD .045 SIZE FACTOR K-5: Bluff .070 (principals only) Disnard .075 (Based on student Maple .100 enrollment, number of staff, 6-8: CMS .100 number of programs and complexity) 9-12: SHS .175 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FACTORS Factors based on number of teams 40-50 .05 46-50 .055 51-55 .06 56-60 .08 60+ .085 PHASE OUT SCHEDULE FOR SICK DAY BUY BACK BENEFIT APPENDIX B On January 8, 2013 the District eliminated the sick day buy back benefit. Administrators employed with the District on that date were eligible for the benefit in accordance with the phase out schedule below. Reimbursement is at the rate of $100 per day multiplied by the percentage amount specified below. Administrators hired after January 8, 2013 are no longer eligible for this benefit. a. Administrators in their first year with the Claremont School District (CSD) - Not eligible for sick day buy back. b. Administrators with three years (3) or less in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 25% x $100. c. Administrators with four (4) or five (5) years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 50% x $100. d. Administrators with six (6) or more years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 75% x $100.

REDUCTION IN FORCE POLICY. The Board will notify the administrator(s) being affected by a reduction in the administrative group as soon as the potential reduction is known. The affected administrator(s) will be notified of the potential reduction in writing and will be given the opportunity to discuss the reduction with the Superintendent of Schools. Such notification will take place prior to March 30th of the given year. The Superintendent of Schools will consider the following in determining which staff will be subject to R.I.F.: performance, training, certification, seniority, and the needs of the district. Seniority will rule if all other factors are determined to be of equal or insignificant difference. Seniority is defined as length of service in the Claremont School District in administrative positions. Administrators affected by reduction in force will be given every opportunity to apply and be considered for an appropriate teaching position which may become available. Those individuals who have prior teaching experience in the Claremont School District will have their seniority grandfathered for their actual teaching time. Individuals with such experience will be placed on the district’s teaching seniority list on an annual basis as appropriate. If an administrator’s contract is not renewed because of reduction in force, that administrator’s name will be placed on a recall list for a period of two years. If a position becomes available during that period, and the administrator is qualified to hold that position, the administrator will be notified in writing by registered mail sent to the last known address, at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date of re-employment. In determining whether an administrator is recalled for reappointment, the Board will employ, in reverse order, the same criteria it established to determine layoff order. SALARY INDEXING FOR ADMINISTRATORS APPENDIX A 1. For principals, assistant principals, and career and technology director, the base salary; 2. For the athletic director, by 90% of the base salary. 3. For the student services coordinators, by 80% of the base salary. BASE SALARY FOR 2019-2020 $81,668 YEARS EXPERIENCE 0 .000 (As Administrator) 1 -2 .010 3 - 5 .015 6 - 8 .025 9 - 11 .030 12+ .035 EDUCATIONAL DEGREE BA .000 MA .015 MA + 15 .020 MA + 30 .025 MA + 45 .030 MA + 60 .035 (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) CAGS .040 PhD - EdD .045 SIZE FACTOR K-5: Bluff .070 (principals only) Disnard .075 (Based on student Maple .100 enrollment, number of staff, 6-8: CMS .100 number of programs and complexity) 9-12: SHS .175 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FACTORS Factors based on number of teams 40-50 .05 46-50 .055 51-55 .06 56-60 .08 60+ .085 PHASE OUT SCHEDULE FOR SICK DAY BUY BACK BENEFIT APPENDIX B On January 8, 2013 the District eliminated the sick day buy back benefit. Administrators employed with the District on that date were eligible for the benefit in accordance with the phase out schedule below. Reimbursement is at the rate of $100 per day multiplied by the percentage amount specified below. Administrators hired after January 8, 2013 are no longer eligible for this benefit. a. Administrators in their first year with the Claremont School District (CSD) - Not eligible for sick day buy back. b. Administrators with three years (3) or less in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 25% x $100. c. Administrators with four (4) or five (5) years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 50% x $100. d. Administrators with six (6) or more years in the CSD - Number of sick days accumulated as of January 8, 2013 multiplied by 75% x $100.