Common use of Step Placement and Advancement Clause in Contracts

Step Placement and Advancement. Current employees who begin work prior to January 1 will advance one (1) step as of July 1 of the following year. Credit for outside experience may be granted in the step placement of new employees, not to exceed placement on Step 2, as mutually agreed between the School District and employee. Employees who work less than four (4) hours daily will receive one-half (1/2) step credit each year. When a nine (9) month full-time or part-time employee changes to a full-time position (either nine (9) or twelve (12) month), the total hours worked will be pro-rated to determine step placement for the new position. Any step advancement and salary increase may be withheld when a demonstrable deficiency in the performance of an individual employee can be shown.