Common use of Step Placement Clause in Contracts

Step Placement. A. Employees will be compensated on a salary range consisting of seven (7) steps. The salary percentage differential for the seven (7) steps is as follows: 1. Between Steps 1 and 2, the salary assigned to Step 2 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 1. 2. Between Steps 2 and 3, the salary assigned to Step 3 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 2. 3. Between Steps 3 and 4, the salary assigned to Step 4 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 3. 4. Between Steps 4 and 5, the salary assigned to Step 5 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 4. 5. Between Steps 5 and 6, the salary assigned to Step 6 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 5. 6. Between Steps 6 and 7, the salary assigned to Step 7 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 6. B. The first step is the minimum rate and shall be the usual hiring rate for all classes. In cases where it is difficult to secure qualified personnel, or a person of unusual qualifications is employed, the District may authorize appointment at a rate other than the first step. An overall mid–year or annual review rating of “Needs Improvement” will result in the denial of a step increase until the employee’s overall performance is rated at least “Meets” in a future evaluation period. C. An employee shall be eligible for advancement to: 1. The second step after completion of six (6) months of competent service in the first step and approval of the District, except that a new employee shall advance to the second step after completion of his/her first twelve (12) months of competent service and approval by the District. 2. The third, fourth, or fifth steps after completion of twelve (12) months of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. 3. The sixth and seventh steps after completion of thirty (30) months of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. D. Approved salary adjustments will be made retroactive to the first pay period of eligibility, unless the adjustment is withheld due to less than satisfactory performance.

Step Placement. A. Employees will be compensated on a salary range consisting of seven (7) steps. The salary percentage differential for the seven (7) steps is as follows: 1. Between Steps steps 1 and 2, the salary assigned to Step 2 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 1. 2. Between Steps steps 2 and 3, the salary assigned to Step 3 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 2. 3. Between Steps steps 3 and 4, the salary assigned to Step 4 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 3. 4. Between Steps steps 4 and 5, the salary assigned to Step 5 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 4. 5. Between Steps steps 5 and 6, the salary assigned to Step 6 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 5. 6. Between Steps steps 6 and 7, the salary assigned to Step 7 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 6. B. The first step is the minimum rate and shall be the usual hiring rate for all classes. In cases where it is difficult to secure qualified personnel, or a person of unusual qualifications is employed, the District may authorize appointment at a rate other than the first step. An overall mid–year or annual review rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” will result in the denial of a step increase until the employee’s overall performance is rated at least “Meets” in a future evaluation period. C. An employee shall be eligible for advancement to: 1. The second step after completion of six (6) months of competent service in the first step and approval of the District, except that a new employee shall advance to the second step after completion of his/her first twelve (12) months of competent service and approval by the District. 2. The third, fourth, or fifth steps after completion of twelve (12) months of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. 3. The sixth and seventh steps after completion of thirty (30) months of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. D. Approved salary adjustments will be made retroactive to the first pay period of eligibility, unless the adjustment is withheld due to less than satisfactory performance.

Step Placement. A. Employees will be compensated on a salary range consisting of seven (7) steps. The salary percentage differential for the seven (7) steps is as follows: 1. Between Steps steps 1 and 2, the salary assigned to Step 2 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 1. 2. Between Steps steps 2 and 3, the salary assigned to Step 3 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 2. 3. Between Steps steps 3 and 4, the salary assigned to Step 4 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 3. 4. Between Steps steps 4 and 5, the salary assigned to Step 5 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 4. 5. Between Steps steps 5 and 6, the salary assigned to Step 6 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 5. 6. Between Steps steps 6 and 7, the salary assigned to Step 7 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 6. B. The first step is the minimum rate and shall be the usual hiring rate for all classes. In cases where it is difficult to secure qualified personnel, or a person of unusual qualifications is employed, the District may authorize appointment at a rate other than the first step. An overall mid–-year or annual review rating of “Needs Improvement” ―Needs Improvement‖ will result in the denial of a step increase until the employee’s overall performance is rated at least “Meets” ―Meets‖ in a future evaluation period. C. An employee shall be eligible for advancement to: 1. The second step after completion of six (6) months of competent service in the first step and approval of the District, except that a new employee shall advance to the second step after completion of his/her first twelve (12) months of competent service and approval by the District. 2. The third, fourth, or fifth steps after completion of twelve (12) months of competent service in the each preceding step and approval of the District. 3. The sixth and seventh steps after completion of thirty (30) months of competent service in the each preceding step and approval of the District. D. Approved salary adjustments will be made retroactive to the first pay period of eligibility, unless the adjustment is withheld due to less than satisfactory performance.

Step Placement. A. Employees will be compensated on a salary range consisting of seven (7) steps. The salary percentage differential for the seven (7) steps is as follows: 1. Between Steps steps 1 and 2, the salary assigned to Step 2 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 1. 2. Between Steps steps 2 and 3, the salary assigned to Step 3 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 2. 3. Between Steps steps 3 and 4, the salary assigned to Step 4 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 3. 4. Between Steps steps 4 and 5, the salary assigned to Step 5 is 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 4. 5. Between Steps steps 5 and 6, the salary assigned to Step 6 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 5. 6. Between Steps steps 6 and 7, the salary assigned to Step 7 is 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 6. B. The first step is the minimum rate and shall be the usual hiring rate for all classes. In cases where it is difficult to secure qualified personnel, or a person of unusual qualifications is employed, the District may authorize appointment at a rate other than the first step. An overall mid–year or annual review rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” will result in the denial of a step increase until the employee’s overall performance is rated at least “MeetsAchieved” in a future evaluation period. C. An employee shall be eligible for advancement to: 1. The second step after completion of six 2,080 hours (6typically twelve (12) months months) of competent service in the first step and approval of the District, except that a new employee shall advance to the second step after completion of his/her first twelve (12) months of competent service and approval by the District. 2. The third, fourth, or fifth steps after completion of twelve (12) months 2,080 hours of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. 3. The sixth and seventh steps after completion of 5,200 hours (typically thirty (30) months months) of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. D. Approved salary adjustments will be made retroactive to the first pay period of eligibility, unless the adjustment is withheld due to less than satisfactory performance.

Step Placement. A. Employees will be compensated on a salary range consisting of seven (7) steps. The salary percentage differential for the seven (7) steps is as follows: 1. Between Steps 1 and 2, the salary assigned to Step 2 is approximately 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 1. 2. Between Steps 2 and 3, the salary assigned to Step 3 is approximately 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 2. 3. Between Steps 3 and 4, the salary assigned to Step 4 is approximately 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 3. 4. Between Steps 4 and 5, the salary assigned to Step 5 is approximately 5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 4. 5. Between Steps 5 and 6, the salary assigned to Step 6 is approximately 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 5. 6. Between Steps 6 and 7, the salary assigned to Step 7 is approximately 2.5% greater than the salary assigned to Step 6. B. The first step is the minimum rate and shall be the usual hiring rate for all classes. In cases where it is difficult to secure qualified personnel, or a person of unusual qualifications is employed, the District may authorize appointment at a rate other than the first step. An overall mid–year or annual review rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” will result in the denial of a step increase until the employee’s overall performance is rated at least “MeetsAchieved” in a future evaluation period. C. An employee shall be eligible for advancement to: 1. The second step after completion of six 2,080 hours (6typically twelve (12) months months) of competent service in the first step and approval of the District, except that a new employee shall advance to the second step after completion of his/her first twelve (12) months of competent service and approval by the District. 2. The third, fourth, or fifth steps after completion of 2,080 hours (typically twelve (12) months months) of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. 3. The sixth and seventh steps after completion of 5,200 hours (typically thirty (30) months months) of competent service in the preceding step and approval of the District. D. Approved salary adjustments will be made retroactive to the first pay period of eligibility, unless the adjustment is withheld due to less than satisfactory performance.