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	2	+	MURIELBOWSER
	3	+	MAYOR
	4	+	January20,2023
	5	+	TheHonorablePhilMendelson
	6	+	Chairman,CounciloftheDistrictofColumbia
	7	+	JohnA.WilsonBuilding
	8	+	1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Suite504
	9	+	Washington,DC20004
	10	+	DearChairmanMendelson:
	11	+	EnclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisa
	12	+	proposedresolutionentitled“CompensationandWorkingConditionsAgreementbetweenthe
	13	+	DistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsandtheWashingtonTeachers’Union,Local#6ofthe
	14	+	AmericanFederalofTeachersApprovalResolutionof2023.”
	15	+	ThisresolutionwillapproveacollectivebargainingagreementbetweentheDistrictofColumbia
	16	+	PublicSchoolsandtheWashingtonTeachers’Union,Local#6oftheAmericanFederalof
	17	+	Teachers.Theagreementprovidesforawageincreaseof2.5%forFY2020,2.5%forFY2021,
	18	+	3.5%forFY2022,and4%forFY2023.
	19	+	Inaddition,forthe2022-2023schoolyear,allDCPSemployeeswhoaremembersoftheWTU
	20	+	bargainingunitwillreceivearetentionbonusof4.0%.TheagreementalsoprovidesWTU
	21	+	bargainingunitmembersin“hardtofill”positionswitha$1,500retentionbonusand,for
	22	+	membersperformingkeydutiesa$1,500annualstipendinthe2022-2023and2023-2024school
	23	+	years,
	24	+	Further,theagreementincreasesadministrativepremiumpayandprovideseachteacherwith
	25	+	fundsforthepurchaseofstart-upinstructionalsupplies,amongotherbenefits
	26	+	TurgetheCouncil’spromptandfavorableconsiderationofthislegislation.If'youhaveany
	27	+	questionsregardingthelegislation,pleasecontactmeorE.LindseyMaxwellIl,Director,Office
	28	+	ofLaborRelationsandCollectiveBargaining,at(202)724-4953.
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	59	+	oC PdahairmanPhilMendelson
	60	+	attherequestoftheMayor
	61	+	APROPOSEDRESOLUTION
11	62		INTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
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13		-	February 7, 2023
14		-	To approve the negotiated compensation collective bargaining agreement submitted by the
15		-	Mayor for employees of the District of Columbia Public Schools , who are represented by
16		-	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers.
17		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18		-	resolution may be cited as the “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the
19		-	District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the
20		-	American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of 2023” .
21		-	Sec. 2. Pursuant to s ection 1717(j) of the District of Columbia Government
22		-	Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2- 139; D.C.
23		-	Official Code § 1- 617.17(j)) , the Council approves the collective bargaining agreement between
24		-	the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the
25		-	American Federation of Teachers, and the associated pay schedules, which the Mayor
26		-	transmitted to the Council on January 20, 2023.
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	63	+	Toapprovethenegotiatedcompensationcollectivebargainingagreementsubmittedby
	64	+	theMayorforemployeesoftheDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchools,whoare
	65	+	representedbytheWashingtonTeachers’Union,Local#6oftheAmerican
	66	+	FederalofTeachers.
	67	+	RESOLVED,BYTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA,That
	68	+	thisresolutionmaybecitedasthe“CompensationandWorkingConditionsAgreement
	69	+	betweentheDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsandtheWashingtonTeachers’Union,
	70	+	Local#6oftheAmericanFederalofTeachersApprovalResolutionof2023”.
	71	+	Sec.2.Pursuanttosection1717()oftheDistrictofColumbiaGovernment
	72	+	ComprehensiveMeritPersonnelActof1978,effectiveMarch3,1979(D.C.Law2-139;
	73	+	D.C.OfficialCode§1-617.17()),theCouncilapprovesthecollectivebargaining
	74	+	agreementbetweentheDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsandtheWashington
	75	+	Teachers’Union,Local#6oftheAmericanFederalofTeachers,andtheassociatedpay
	76	+	schedules,whichweretransmittedtotheCouncilbytheMayoronJanuary20,2023.
28	77		Sec.3.Transmittal.
29		-	The Secretary to the Counci l shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to
30		-	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers and the
31		-	Office of the Mayor.
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	78	+	TheCouncilshalltransmitacopyofthisresolution,uponitsadoptiontothe
	79	+	WashingtonTeachers’Union,Local#6oftheAmericanFederalofTeachers,andthe
	80	+	Mayor.
33	81		Sec.4.Fiscalimpactstatement.
34		-	The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as the fiscal
35		-	impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975 ,
36		-	approved October 16, 2006 ( 120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1- 301.47a).
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	82	+	TheCounciladoptsthefiscalimpactstatementoftheChiefFinancialOfficeras
	83	+	thefiscalimpactstatementrequiredbysection4aoftheGeneralLegislativeProcedures 39
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	87	+	Actof1975,approvedOctober16,2006(120Stat.2038;D.C.OfficialCode§1-
	88	+	301.47),
38	89		Sec.5.Effectivedate.
39		-	This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	90	+	Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately. 400 Sixth Street, NW, Suite 9100, Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) 724-5564, Fax (202) 741-8872
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	92	+	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	93	+	Office of the Attorney General
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	98	+	TTORNEY GENERAL
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	100	+	ARL A. RACINE
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	102	+	Personnel, Labor and Employment Division
	103	+	Personnel and Labor Relations Section
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	105	+	MEMORANDUM
	106	+	TO: E. Lindsey Maxwell, II, D irector
	107	+	Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining FROM: Andrea G. Comentale
	108	+	Chief, Personnel and Labor Relations Section
	109	+	DATE: December 12, 2022
	110	+	SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of the Compensation and Working Conditions
	111	+	Collective Bargaining Agreement b etween D istrict of Columbia Public
	112	+	Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers
	113	+	______________________________________________________________________________
	114	+	You have requested a legal sufficiency review of the Compensation and Working Conditions
	115	+	Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and
	116	+	the Washington Teachers’ Union Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers (WTU)
	117	+	(“Compensation & Working Conditions CBA”) covering certain employees of DCPS for which
	118	+	WTU is the certified exclusive bargaining representative. The Compensation and Working Conditions CBA represents the terms agreed upon by the parties regarding compensation and
	119	+	working conditions and is effective through September 30, 2023.
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	121	+	The Compensation and Working Conditions CBA has been reviewed and found to be legally
	122	+	sufficient. Therefore, it is recommended that the Compensation and Working Conditions CBA
	123	+	should be approved by the Mayor. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 202-724-5564.
	124	+	AGC/agc
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	126	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 409, Washington, D.C. 20004 Phone (202) 724- 5524 Email: megan.browder@dc.gov
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	128	+	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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	130	+	FFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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	134	+	BRIAN
	135	+	L. SCHWALB PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
	136	+	ATTORNEY
	137	+	GENERAL ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION
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	139	+	LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION
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	142	+	MEMORANDUM
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	145	+	TO: Michael Kentoff
	146	+	Attorney Advisor
	147	+	District of Columbia Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
	148	+	Executive Office of the Mayor
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	150	+	FROM: Megan D. Browder
	151	+	Deputy Attorney General
	152	+	Legal Counsel Division
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	154	+	DATE: January 16, 2023
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	156	+	SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of the “Compensation and Working Conditions
	157	+	Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington
	158	+	Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federal of Teachers Approval of 2023”
	159	+	(AE-23-051)
	160	+	_____________________________________________________________________________
	161	+	This responds to your request that the Office of the Attorney General (the “Office”) conduct an expedited
	162	+	legal sufficiency review of t he “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District
	163	+	of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6, of the American Federal of
	164	+	Teachers Approval of 2023” (“Resolution”)
	165	+	Pursuant to section 1717(j) of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act
	166	+	of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2- 139; D.C. Official Code § 1- 617.17(j)), the Resolution
	167	+	provides for approval by the Council of the District of Columbia, of the compensation and working
	168	+	conditions agreement and related pay schedules negotiated through collective bargaining between the
	169	+	District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American
	170	+	Federal of Teachers, that were transmitted to the Council for approval.
	171	+	We have reviewed the Resolution and found it to be legally sufficient.
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	173	+	Attached is a legal sufficiency
	174	+	certificate to be forwarded along with the legislation. You should enclose the attached certificate, the
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	177	+	This Office has not reviewed the underlying Compensation Agreement and offers no opinion as to its legal
	178	+	sufficiency.
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	180	+	Mayor’s transmittal letter, and a Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Chief Financial Officer when
	181	+	you forward your legislative package to the Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs.
	182	+	If you have any questions about these comments, please contact Carol Paskin Epstein, Senior Assistant
	183	+	Attorney General, Legal Counsel Division, at (202) 724- 5536, or me at (202) 724- 5524.
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	200	+	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	201	+	OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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	206	+	BRIAN
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	209	+	GENERAL
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	211	+	LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION
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	215	+	MEMORANDUM
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	217	+	TO: Beverly L. Perry
	218	+	Senior Advisor
	219	+	Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
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	221	+	FROM: Megan D. Browder
	222	+	Deputy Attorney General
	223	+	Legal Counsel Division
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	225	+	DATE: January 16, 2023
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	227	+	SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of the “Compensation and Working Conditions
	228	+	Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federal of Teachers Approval Resolution of 2023” (AE-23-051)
	229	+	________________________________________________________________________
	230	+	This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above- referenced
	231	+	resolution and that we have found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this
	232	+	regard, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 724- 5524.
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	236	+	________________________________
	237	+	Megan D. Browder
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	239	+
	240	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	241	+	Office of the Chief Financial Officer
	242	+
	243	+	Glen Lee
	244	+	Chief Financial Officer
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	250	+	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727-2476
	251	+	www.cfo.dc.gov
	252	+	MEMORANDUM
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	254	+	TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	255	+	Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia
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	257	+	FROM: Glen Lee
	258	+	Chief Financial Officer
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	260	+	DATE: January 13, 2023
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	262	+	SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement – Compensation and Working Conditions
	263	+	Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the
	264	+	Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of
	265	+	Teachers Approval Resolution of 2023
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	267	+	REFERENCE: Draft resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on
	268	+	January 12, 2023
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	271	+	Conclusion
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	273	+	Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026 budget and financial plan to
	274	+	implement the resolution.
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	276	+	The resolution will approve pay increases and other compensation that will cost the District of
	277	+	Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) approximately $171 million in fiscal year 2023 and a total of
	278	+	approximately $449 million from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026. To fund this cost, DCPS
	279	+	requires additional funding of $148 million in fiscal year 2023 and a total of $346 million from fiscal
	280	+	year 2023 through fiscal year 2026. This funding is available from the Workforce Investments Fund
	281	+	and the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA).
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	284	+	Background
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	286	+	The resolution approves a working conditions and compensation agreement between DCPS and the
	287	+	Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU), Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers. It is in effect
	288	+	from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. The agreement covers approximately 5,580 DCPS
	289	+	teachers, social workers, therapists, coaches, and other school personnel with an average salary of
	290	+	approximately $91,200.
	291	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	292	+	FIS: “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and
	293	+	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of
	294	+	2023,” Draft Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on January 12, 2023.
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	298	+	Increases to Base Salary and Retention Bonus
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	300	+	Bargaining unit members will receive the following increases to base salary, effective October 1 of
	301	+	each of the following years:
	302	+	• 2.0 percent in fiscal year 2020;
	303	+	• 2.5 percent in fiscal year 2021;
	304	+	• 3.5 percent in fiscal year 2022; and
	305	+	• 4.0 percent in fiscal year 2023.
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	307	+	Retroactive payments will be made to current bargaining unit members as well as those who died or
	308	+	retired during the 2019 through 2022 school years.
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	310	+	Additionally, current members will receive a 4 percent retention bonus in fiscal year 2023 on top of
	311	+	the base salary increases.
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	313	+	Additional Pay
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	315	+	In addition to increases in base pay, members will be eligible for several types of additional pay that
	316	+	are either newly created by the contract or increased by the contract:
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	318	+	• “Hard to fill” positions retention bonus – a new type of pay that will give $1,500 per year in
	319	+	school years 2022 through 2023 and 2023 through 2024 to members in “hard to fill”
	320	+	positions. Hard to fill positions are defined as Social Worker, Psychologist, Special Education,
	321	+	Math/Science, World Languages, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical
	322	+	Therapist, and ESL/ESL Itinerant.
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	324	+	• Stipends for Special Education Designees, Local Education Agencies Representatives, and
	325	+	Case Managers – members in these positions will receive a stipend of $1,500 per year in
	326	+	school years 2022 through 2023 and 2023 through 2024 for managing specialized duties
	327	+	related to legal compliance and service delivery. This stipend is new.
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	329	+	• Administrative Premium Pay – will be increased from $40 per hour to $60 per hour starting
	330	+	in the 2022 through 2023 school year. Administrative premium pay is given for summer
	331	+	school, Saturday school, after-school programs, class coverage, and other eligible activities
	332	+	approved by the supervisor or DCPS.
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	334	+	• Elementary Grade Chair – a new stipend of $1,000 per year for elementary grade chairs
	335	+	starting in school year 2022 through 2023.
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	337	+	• Teacher and Athletic Trainer start-up allocation – the contract increases the start-up
	338	+	allocation for instructional supplies from $200 to $250 a year.
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	340	+	Benefits
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	342	+	The contract increases members’ optical, dental, and legal benefits by the following amounts:
	343	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	344	+	FIS: “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and
	345	+	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of
	346	+	2023,” Draft Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on January 12, 2023.
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	350	+	• Optical: In calendar years 2022 and 2023 DCPS will contribute $20.59 per month, and in 2024
	351	+	DCPS will contribute $21.62 per month. Currently DCPS contributes $18.68 per month.
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	353	+	• Dental (self): In calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, DCPS will contribute $41.22, $43.69,
	354	+	and $45.87 per month, respectively. Currently DCPS contributes $36.30 per month.
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	356	+	• Dental (family): In calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, DCPS will contribute $82.45, $83.40,
	357	+	$87.57 per month, respectively. Currently DCPS contributes $72.60 per month.
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	359	+	• Legal: In fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024, DCPS will contribute $16.50, $17.50, and $18.25
	360	+	biweekly, respectively. Currently DCPS contributes $13.50 biweekly.
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	362	+	No other provisions in the agreement have a fiscal impact.
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	364	+	Financial Plan Impact
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	366	+	Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026 budget and financial plan to
	367	+	implement the resolution.
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	369	+	The resolution will approve pay increases and other compensation that will cost DCPS approximately
	370	+	$171 million in fiscal year 2023 and a total of approximately $449 million from fiscal year 2023
	371	+	through fiscal year 2026. To fund this cost, DCPS requires additional funding of $148 million in fiscal
	372	+	year 2023 and a total of $346 million from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026. This funding is
	373	+	available from the Workforce Investments Fund and ARPA.
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	375	+	The majority of the cost of the agreement comes from the increases to base pay, which will total $126
	376	+	million in fiscal year 2023 (including retroactive amounts due for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022
	377	+	1),
	378	+	and $378 million over the four-year budget and financial plan. The 4 percent bonus due at the
	379	+	beginning of fiscal year 2023 will cost nearly $23 million.
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	381	+	Additional pay, in the form of bonuses for hard to fill positions, stipends, and premiums for additional
	382	+	duties, will be given to large numbers of teachers, and will total $17 million in fiscal year 2023
	383	+	(including retroactive amounts) and $35 million over the four-year budget and financial plan. Our
	384	+	estimate of how many teachers will be given each form of pay is based on position and pay data from
	385	+	the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and DCPS, as well as data from the Office of the State
	386	+	Superintendent of Education on school and grade counts. Our assumptions for these estimates are in
	387	+	the table below.
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	389	+	Increases in optical, dental, and legal benefits, and additional costs from the Medicare tax, will total
	390	+	approximately $4 million in fiscal year 2023 (including retroactive amounts) and $13 million over
	391	+	the four-year budget and financial plan.
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	394	+	1 We estimate that the number of teachers owed retroactive payments are 3,729 teachers employed since at
	395	+	least school year 2019 through 2020, 428 teachers employed since school year 2020 through 2021, 585
	396	+	teachers employed since school year 2021 through 2022, 190 teachers who retired during the 2019 through
	397	+	2022 school years, and 14 teachers who died during the 2019 through 2022 school years. The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	398	+	FIS: “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and
	399	+	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of
	400	+	2023,” Draft Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on January 12, 2023.
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	404	+	Pension payments due to union members upon retirement will increase due to the pay increases
	405	+	(excluding pay that is non-pensionable, such as the stipends for elementary grade chairs). Annual
	406	+	increases in pension payments are calculated in the actuarial valuation done for the District of
	407	+	Columbia Retirement Board and are based on assumptions of inflation, payroll growth, increases in
	408	+	pay based on years of service, and other factors.
	409	+	2 The actuarial valuation, which is published annually,
	410	+	will be updated to include the terms of the new agreement, and any required increases to annual
	411	+	contributions must be reflected in the fiscal year 2024 through fiscal year 2027 proposed budget and
	412	+	financial plan.
	413	+
	414	+	Cost of the Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between District of
	415	+	Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union, Effective FY 2020 - FY 2023
	416	+	($ in thousands)
	417	+	FY 2023
	418	+	(a) FY 2024
	419	+	(b) FY 2025
	420	+	(c) FY 2026
	421	+	(d)
	422	+	Four-Year
	423	+	Total
	424	+	Base Salary
	425	+	Increases $126,008 $73,812 $84,008 $94,382 $378,212
	426	+	4% Bonus in FY
	427	+	2023 $22,904 $0 $0 $0 $22,904
	428	+	Additional Pay
	429	+	(e) $17,315 $5,823 $5,823 $5,823 $34,783
	430	+	Benefits
	431	+	(f) $4,383 $2,707 $2,926 $3,076 $13,092
	432	+	TOTAL COST $170,610 $82,343 $92,757 $103,281 $448,991
	433	+	Local Portion of
	434	+	Total Cost
	435	+	(g) $170,195 $81,766 $92,107 $102,558 $446,627
	436	+	Funding available
	437	+	in DCPS FY 2023
	438	+	Budget and
	439	+	Financial Plan
	440	+	(h) ($22,125) ($24,062) ($26,004) ($27,954) ($100,145)
	441	+	COST FUNDED BY
	442	+	WORKFORCE
	443	+	INVESTMENTS
	444	+	AND ARPA $148,070 $57,705 $66,103 $74,605 $346,482
	445	+	Table Notes
	446	+	(a) Includes retroactive amounts due for FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022. Retroactive pay raises are due to
	447	+	teachers currently employed who were also employed during prior contract years as well as teachers who
	448	+	died or retired during school years 2019 through 2020 and 2021 through 2022.
	449	+	(b) Assumes salaries increase by 1.75 percent.
	450	+	(c) Assumes salaries increase by 1.75 percent.
	451	+	(d) Assumes salaries increase by 1.75 percent.
	452	+	(e) Includes pay for hard to fill positions (2,220 personnel paid $1,500), specialized duty stipend (1,115
	453	+	personnel paid $1,500), elementary grade chairs (643 personnel paid $1,000), teacher and athletic trainer
	454	+	start-up allocation (5,580 personnel with a $50 increase in allocation), and administrative premium pay (a
	455	+	$20 increase on a combined total of 245,036 hours of work). The timing of each type of pay over the duration
	456	+	of the contract varies based on contract language.
	457	+	(Notes are continued on following page)
	458	+
	459	+	2 See https://dcrb.dc.gov/service/actuarial-valuations The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	460	+	FIS: “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and
	461	+	the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of
	462	+	2023,” Draft Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on January 12, 2023.
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	466	+	(f) Includes increases in optical, dental, and legal benefits as well as a 1.45 percent Medicare tax on the base
	467	+	pay increases and bonus.
	468	+	(g) 99.3 percent of teacher salaries are paid for with local funds. We assume non-local fund sources will be
	469	+	applied to the cost of the agreement for current and future costs but not retroactive costs.
	470	+	(h) Includes the increases of 0.3 percent for salary and fringe benefits that are built into the FY 2024 through
	471	+	FY 2026 financial plan for DCPS and $22.125 million a year that DCPS is able to absorb.
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	484	+
	485	+
	486	+	COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
	487	+	BETWEEN
	488	+	THE WASHINGTON TEACHERS’ UNION
	489	+	LOCAL #6 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
	490	+	AND
	491	+	THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
	492	+	OCTOBER 1, 2020 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
	493	+
	494	+
	495	+
	496	+
	497	+
	498	+	TABLE OF
	499	+	CONTENTS
	500	+	[UPDATE]
	501	+
	502	+	Page No.
	503	+
	504	+
	505	+	ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND DUES DEDUCTION .... 8
	506	+	ARTICLE 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ................................................................................... 12
	507	+	ARTICLE 3 - FAIR PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 24
	508	+	ARTICLE 4 - TEACHER TRANSFER POLICY .................................................................... 25
	509	+	ARTICLE 5 - PERSONNEL FILES .......................................................................................... 33
	510	+	ARTICLE 6 - GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION ................................................................ 35
	511	+	ARTICLE 7 - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 42
	512	+	ARTICLE 8 - CHAPTER MEETINGS ...................................................................................... 46
	513	+	ARTICLE 9 - CONSULTATION WITH SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE 46
	514	+	ARTICLE 10 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE WTU .............................................. 47
	515	+	ARTICLE 11 - TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ..................... 48
	516	+	ARTICLE 12 - BULLETIN BOARDS ...................................................................................... 49
	517	+	ARTICLE 13 - TEACHER PROMOTION POLICIES ............................................................. 50
	518	+	ARTICLE 14 - DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROPERTY ............................................................. 50
	519	+	ARTICLE 15 - TEACHER EVALUATION .............................................................................. 51
	520	+	ARTICLE 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SCHOOL OPERATIONS .......... 52
	521	+	ARTICLE 17 - LEAVE POLICIES............................................................................................ 56
	522	+	ARTICLE 18 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE ..................... 62
	523	+	ARTICLE 19 - REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS ............................................................ 66
	524	+	ARTICLE 20 - RELIEF FROM NON- TEACHING DUTIES ................................................... 67
	525	+	ARTICLE 21 - ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES ........................................................... 70
	526	+	ARTICLE 22 - STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND ......................................................................... 72
	527	+	ARTICLE 23 - POLICIES RELATING TO WORKING CONDITIONS OF TEACHERS ..... 73
	528	+	ARTICLE 24 - AUXILIARY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES ............................................... 88
	529	+	ARTICLE 25 - SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED
	530	+	EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ................................................................................................ 93
	531	+
	532	+	ARTICLE 26 - SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................ 95
	533	+	ARTICLE 27 - EXTRA DUTY PAY ACTIVITIES .................................................................. 95
	534	+
	535	+	ARTICLE 28 - PERSONAL AFFAIRS DURING NON- DUTY HOURS ................................ 98
	536	+	ARTICLE 29 - SUMMER AND PART -TIME SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS ...................... 98
	537	+	ARTICLE 30 - MEETINGS ON POLICY MATTERS ............................................................. 98
	538	+	ARTICLE 31 - COPY OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................. 99
	539	+	ARTICLE 32 - TAX- SHELTERED ANNUITY ........................................................................ 99
	540	+	ARTICLE 33 - NO STRIKE CLAUSE ...................................................................................... 99
	541	+	ARTICLE 34 - CONFORMITY TO LAW -SAVING CLAUSE ............................................... 99
	542	+	ARTICLE 35 - MATTERS NOT COVERED ........................................................................... 99
	543	+	ARTICLE 36 - COMPENSATION .......................................................................................... 100
	544	+	ARTICLE 37 – BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 105
	545	+	ARTICLE 38 – PAYMENT POLICIES ................................................................................... 107
	546	+	ARTICLE 39 - REDUCTION- IN-FORCE, ABOLISHMENT AND FURLOUGH ............... 108
	547	+	ARTICLE 40 - SUFFICIENT FUNDS .................................................................................... 109
	548	+	ARTICLE 41 - AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY .................................................................. 109
	549	+	ARTICLE 42 – DURATION OF AGREEMENT .................................................................... 110
	550	+
	551	+
	552	+
	553	+
	554	+	MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT
	555	+
	556	+	[TO BE UPDATE D]
	557	+	ATHLETIC TRAINERS – Covering 2007-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement 104
	558	+
	559	+	ATHLETIC TRAINERS – Covering 2016-2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement 106
	560	+
	561	+	DC:STAR – District Collaborative: Supporting Teaching 108
	562	+	and Academic Reform (DC:STAR)
	563	+
	564	+	SALARY SCHEDULES
	565	+
	566	+	[TO BE UPDATE D]
	567	+
	568	+	FY 2016 – 2017 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE 113
	569	+
	570	+	FY 2017 – 2018 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE 114
	571	+
	572	+	FY 2018 – 2019 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE 115
	573	+
	574	+	FY 2017 – 2019 EG 09 SALARY SCHEDULE 116
	575	+
	576	+
	577	+
	578	+	PREAMBLE
	579	+
	580	+	Enhanced student achievement based upon high standards and expectations must be the driving
	581	+	force behind every activity of the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) and the District of
	582	+	Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). To accomplish this, we must reinvent schools so that
	583	+	decision- making is shared by those closest to students, including parents, teachers,
	584	+	administrators, and other stakeholders. Layers of bureaucratic impediments must be peeled away
	585	+	so that transparency, flexibility, creativity, entrepreneurship, trust, and risk- taking become the
	586	+	new reality of our schools.
	587	+
	588	+	To this end, the WTU and DCPS mutually agree to use this Agreement as a powerful vehicle to
	589	+	achieve the overarching goal of increased student achievement for all children in the school
	590	+	system. Along with other partners, we will collaboratively redesign and improve our schools.
	591	+	We must challenge ourselves each day to improve student learning, based upon academic rigor,
	592	+	necessary supports, newfound flexibility, meaningful assessments, and true accountability. Roles
	593	+	and responsibilities of parents, staff, and other partners must be defined. The standards to which
	594	+	we hold our students must never be lower than those we hold for our own children. To
	595	+	accomplish this, we must focus on both the depth and breadth of each proposed instructional and
	596	+	operational change. And each change must be designed to support children and their teachers,
	597	+	whom we expect to meet rigorous standards.
	598	+
	599	+	Change must be service-oriented, supportive, and sufficiently flexible so that each school’s
	600	+	educational vision can become a reality. It must be practical, efficient, and timely. Respect for
	601	+	each other and for every student must be unconditional if we are to accomplish what we must.
	602	+
	603	+
	604	+
	605	+
	606	+
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	608	+
	609	+
	610	+
	611	+
	612	+
	613	+
	614	+
	615	+	DEFINITIONS
	616	+
	617	+	AGREEMENT. This contract between the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the
	618	+	Washington Teachers’ Union (referred to herein as either the WTU or the Union).
	619	+
	620	+	BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE. An elected representative for the WTU, or a WTU designee
	621	+	in each School, who shall serve as chairperson of the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
	622	+
	623	+	CHANCELLOR. The chief executive officer of the District of Columbia Public Schools
	624	+	as designated pursuant to D.C. Code § 38- 174.
	625	+
	626	+	COLLABORATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, collaboration means extensive
	627	+	and meaningful consultation.
	628	+
	629	+	COLLABORATIVE PLANNING. Teacher and Teacher planning, Teacher and principal
	630	+	planning, and Teacher and student planning.
	631	+
	632	+	DCPS. The District of Columbia Public Schools, an agency of the District of Columbia.
	633	+	EXCESS. An excess is an elimination of a Teacher’s position at a particular school due
	634	+	to a decline in student enrollment, a reduction in the local school budget, a closing or
	635	+	consolidation, a restructuring, or a change in the local school program, when such an
	636	+	elimination is not a ‘reduction in force’ (RIF) or ‘abolishment.’
	637	+
	638	+	EVALUATION PROCESS. The evaluation process refers to the procedures set forth in the
	639	+	District of Columbia Schools Effectiveness Assessment System for School-Based Personnel.
	640	+
	641	+	FULL AND EQUAL PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE (FEP). A joint committee established by
	642	+	the Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools and the President of the Washington
	643	+	Teachers’ WTU with responsibility for ensuring the full and successful implementation of this
	644	+	Agreement.
	645	+
	646	+	FULL RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Those benefits that retiring Teachers would be entitled to
	647	+	with 30 years of service and at least 55 years of age, as defined by the District of Columbia
	648	+	Retirement Board (DCRB)(except where provided for under 4.5, Performance-Based Excessing)
	649	+
	650	+	GOVERNING LICENSURE BOARD. An organization or agency responsible for
	651	+	granting a license or license requirement for students of vocational study.
	652	+
	653	+	JOINT COMMITTEE. A committee consisting of an equal number of representatives from
	654	+	DCPS and the WTU to be co-chaired by the Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU
	655	+	President (or her/his designee).
	656	+
	657	+	LOCAL SCHOOL ADVISORY TEAM ( LSAT). A consensus group of local school stakeholders
	658	+	(e.g., administrators, Teachers, WTU representatives, students, parents/guardians, community
	659	+
	660	+	members, etc.), who are elected or appointed to advise the Supervisor on matters of local school
	661	+	policy, and which shall operate under the guidelines established in the Planning Guide for
	662	+	LSATs (to be developed jointly by DCPS and the WTU).
	663	+
	664	+	MENTOR TEACHERS. Teachers who have been released from the classroom on a full-time
	665	+	basis to mentor new Teachers to DCPS.
	666	+
	667	+	PARTIES. The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Washington Teachers’
	668	+	WTU (WTU).
	669	+
	670	+	SCHOOL. Any work location to which a Teacher is assigned; a group of two (2) or more work
	671	+	locations where students are taught under the direction of a single Supervisor (e.g., a cluster); a
	672	+	group of Teachers of a single discipline who function at multiple locations under the direction
	673	+	of a single Supervisor (e.g., individual service provider groups, athletic trainers); and a group of
	674	+	Teachers of varied disciplines who function at multiple locations under the direction of a single
	675	+	Supervisor (e.g., mentor teachers, visiting instruction service teachers).
	676	+
	677	+	SCHOOL CHAPTER: The group of full dues paying members of the WTU who serve
	678	+	at a particular School.
	679	+
	680	+	SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SCAC). A committee consisting of not
	681	+	more than seven (7) full dues paying members of the Washington Teachers’ Union in each
	682	+	School that shall advise the Supervisor on all matters related to the implementation of this
	683	+	Agreement.
	684	+
	685	+	SCHOOL DAYS. Days on which Teachers are contractually obligated to report to work.
	686	+
	687	+	SCHOOL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Each School will have a School Personnel
	688	+	Committee that will interview and recommend all candidates for any vacant positions at the
	689	+	school. The Personnel Committee will include: the administrator or his/her designee; the
	690	+	WTU Building Representative or his/her designee; the department head or grade level
	691	+	chairperson (or his/her designee) from the department or grade level affected by the vacancy,
	692	+	or a member of the appropriate non- Teacher employee group (e.g., custodians,
	693	+	paraprofessionals); at least one additional Teacher, but not more than four (4), elected by the
	694	+	WTU chapter at the school; and a parent of a current student mutually selected by both the
	695	+	WTU Building Representative and the Supervisor.
	696	+
	697	+	SENIORITY. There are two forms of seniority: system-wide seniority and building seniority.
	698	+
	699	+	A. System-wide seniority is based upon continual length of service as a Teacher in the
	700	+	District of Columbia Public School System. Periods of service divided by a break shall
	701	+	not be added together to determine system-wide seniority.
	702	+
	703	+
	704	+	B. Building seniority is based upon the length of uninterrupted service in a particular
	705	+
	706	+	school or school administrative unit in a particular area of certification.
	707	+
	708	+	1. A resident special subject Teacher, who is reassigned as an itinerant special
	709	+	subject Teacher, if subsequently reassigned as a resident special subject Teacher,
	710	+	will carry over the building seniority accumulated in the resident assignment
	711	+	immediately preceding the itinerant assignment.
	712	+
	713	+	2. A Teacher who remains in a building and is appointed by the DCPS Office of
	714	+	Human Resources to a position in another area of certification shall have
	715	+	his/her building seniority in that area of certification counted from the date of
	716	+	appointment to the new position.
	717	+
	718	+	3. A Teacher who is appointed by the Office of Human Resources to a
	719	+	position outside of the WTU and receives pay for it shall lose his/her
	720	+	building seniority as of the effective date of appointment.
	721	+
	722	+
	723	+	SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS. A Teacher of a special subject (e.g., physical
	724	+	education, science, mathematics, foreign language, speech, reading, music, art, and
	725	+	language arts) who is assigned to give specialized instruction to students on a resident or
	726	+	itinerant basis.
	727	+
	728	+	STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Measures of student achievement may include but shall not be
	729	+	limited to test scores in core academic subjects. Other measures of student achievement may
	730	+	include portfolios, performance-based assessments, and classroom or school -created
	731	+	assessments.
	732	+
	733	+	SUPERVISOR. The administrative head of a School.
	734	+
	735	+	TEACHER. A member of the Washington Teachers’ Union bargaining unit. This term shall
	736	+	apply to dues-paying members of the bargaining unit as well as “agency fee” members as
	737	+	defined in Article I of this Agreement.
	738	+
	739	+	WTU. The Washington Teachers’ WTU, Local #6, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-
	740	+	CIO.
	741	+
	742	+	Note: Whenever the singular is used in this Agreement, it shall be deemed to include the
	743	+	plural, as appropriate. Whenever a masculine or feminine pronoun is used in this Agreement,
	744	+	it shall be deemed to refer to both the male and female gender.
	745	+
	746	+
	747	+
	748	+	ARTICLE 1- RECOGNITION, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND DUES DEDUCTION
	749	+	1.1. Recognition
	750	+	DCPS recognizes the WTU as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for the
	751	+	purpose of negotiating all matters related to rates of pay, wages, benefits, hours of
	752	+	employment, and working conditions for employees in the occupational bargaining
	753	+	units and job classifications defined in this article, and collectively referred to in this
	754	+	Agreement as “Teachers.”
	755	+
	756	+	1.2. ET Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
	757	+	1.2.1. All full- time employees and regular part-time employees who work at least
	758	+	one half time in the job classifications listed below:
	759	+
	760	+	POSITION TITLE
	761	+
	762	+	PAY PLAN/GRADE
	763	+	Art Therapist ET 15
	764	+	Adaptive Physical Education Teacher ET 15
	765	+	Attendance Officer ET 15
	766	+	Athletic Trainer ET 15/11
	767	+	Audio Visual Coordinator ET 15
	768	+	Audiologist ET 15 & ET 15/12
	769	+	Counselor (elementary school) ET 15
	770	+	Counselor (secondary school) ET 15 & ET15/11
	771	+	Curriculum Development Specialist ET 15
	772	+	Emergency Medical Technician ET 15 & ET 15/12
	773	+	Hearing Therapist ET 15
	774	+	Instructional Coach ET 15
	775	+	Job Coordinator ET 15
	776	+	Librarian (elementary school) ET 15
	777	+	Librarian (secondary school) ET 15
	778	+	Literacy Professional Developer ET 15
	779	+	Music Therapist ET 15
	780	+	Numeracy Professional Developer ET 15
	781	+	Occupational Therapist ET 15
	782	+	Placement Counselor ET 15
	783	+	Physical Therapist ET 15
	784	+	Psychiatric Social Worker ET 15
	785	+	Reading Specialist ET 15
	786	+	School Counselor (elementary school) ET 15
	787	+	School Counselor (secondary school) ET 15 & ET 15/11
	788	+	School Librarian ET 15
	789	+
	790	+	School Psychologist ET 15
	791	+	School Social Worker ET 15
	792	+	Speech and Language Pathologist ET 15
	793	+	Teacher (elementary school) ET 15
	794	+	Teacher (secondary school) ET 15
	795	+	Teacher (special education) ET 15
	796	+	Teacher (ESL) ET 15
	797	+	Teacher (ESL, Itinerant) ET 15
	798	+	Junior ROTC Instructor (holding BA) ET 15
	799	+	Mentor Teacher ET 15/12
	800	+	Incarcerated Youth Services (IYP and YSC) ET 15/12
	801	+
	802	+	1.3. ET 15/12 and ET 15/11 Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
	803	+	1.3.1. ET 15/12 employees are those who work twelve months per year and are
	804	+	entitled to the same working conditions as all ET 15 bargaining unit
	805	+	members, except as specifically defined within this Agreement, and are paid
	806	+	on a special ET15/12 salary schedule.
	807	+	1.3.2. ET 15/11 employees are those who work eleven months per year and are
	808	+	entitled to the same working conditions as all ET 15 bargaining unit
	809	+	members, except as specifically defined within this Agreement, and are paid
	810	+	on a special ET15/11 salary schedule.
	811	+	1.4. EG Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
	812	+	1.4.1. All full- time employees who work a forty (40) hour week and fifty- two (52)
	813	+	weeks a year in a probationary or permanent status, who are rendering
	814	+	educational services and receive compensation pursuant to the “EG” salary
	815	+	schedule, excluding supervisors, management personnel, confidential
	816	+	employees, employees engaged in personnel work other than in purely
	817	+	clerical capacities, employees in the ET bargaining unit, any other personnel
	818	+	currently represented by a labor organization and employees engaged in
	819	+	administering the provisions of Title 1, Section 618 of the D.C. Code, in the
	820	+	job classifications listed below. The WTU and DCPS agree to collaborate on
	821	+	the conversion of EG classification bargaining unit members to ET
	822	+	classification immediately following the effective date of implementation of
	823	+	this Agreement. Only in situations where such conversions can be made
	824	+	without negative impact or harm to the affected Teacher, DCPS and the
	825	+	WTU agree to make the conversions.
	826	+	1.4.2.
	827	+	POSITION TITLE
	828	+
	829	+
	830	+	PAY PLAN/GRADE
	831	+
	832	+
	833	+
	834	+	Education Technician EG 09
	835	+	Emergency Medical Technician EG 09
	836	+	Guidance Counselor EG 09
	837	+	Instructor EG 09
	838	+	Teacher (adult education) EG 09
	839	+	Teacher (bilingual education) EG 09
	840	+	Teacher (secondary education) EG 09
	841	+	Teacher (special education) EG 09
	842	+	Teacher (vocational education) EG 09
	843	+	Teacher Coordinator EG 09
	844	+	Training Instructor EG 09
	845	+	Training Specialist EG 09
	846	+	Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist EG 09
	847	+	Junior ROTC instructors (without Bachelor’s) EG 09
	848	+	1.4.3. When any such personnel are serving in any capacity other than in the EG 09
	849	+	job classifications above, the WTU will not represent them in that capacity
	850	+	unless such job classification has a community of interest with the WTU
	851	+	bargaining unit.
	852	+	1.5. New Titles or Categories of Employees
	853	+	1.5.1. During the term of this Agreement, should DCPS create a new title,
	854	+	classification or category of employees having a community of interest with
	855	+	employees in the WTU bargaining unit described herein, employees in such
	856	+	new title or category shall be included within the WTU bargaining unit, and
	857	+	upon request of the WTU the parties shall negotiate the terms and conditions
	858	+	of employment for such new title or category of employees. Nothing
	859	+	contained herein shall be construed as requiring renegotiation of the terms
	860	+	and conditions of employment applicable to employees in the existing WTU
	861	+	bargaining unit as a result of the Chancellor’s reclassification of the title or
	862	+	category of employees in the unit. If the WTU and DCPS disagree as to
	863	+	whether a new title, classification, or category of employees has a
	864	+	community of interest with employees in the WTU bargaining unit, the
	865	+	parties shall request a unit clarification from the Public Employees Relations
	866	+	Board.
	867	+	1.5.2. DCPS shall not, during the life of this Agreement, change the duties and/or
	868	+	responsibilities of an existing job classification without first bargaining to
	869	+	agreement with the WTU.
	870	+	1.5.3. Within 10 school days after DCPS decides to implement new titles or
	871	+	classifications of employees within the community of interest, or
	872	+	substantially change the titles or classifications of employees within the
	873	+	community of interest, and at least 30 school days prior to any DCPS action
	874	+	to implement the decision, the Chancellor shall notify the WTU President in
	875	+	writing regarding such changes.
	876	+
	877	+	1.6. WTU Dues
	878	+	1.6.1. Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from employees
	879	+	covered by this Agreement, DCPS agrees to process such forms to the
	880	+	District of Columbia Government for the deduction of the regular WTU dues
	881	+	of such employees from their bi-weekly pay. Arrangements for dues
	882	+	deduction and the revocation of such dues deduction shall be made in
	883	+	accordance with the procedures of the Office of Financial Management Pay
	884	+	and Retirement, District of Columbia Government. The WTU shall be the
	885	+	only teacher organization eligible to use payroll deduction for membership
	886	+	dues.
	887	+	1.6.2. Teachers have the right to join any teacher organization, but membership in a
	888	+	teacher organization shall not be required as a condition of employment.
	889	+	1.6.3. In recognition that the WTU feels that employees who benefit by the
	890	+	Agreement should share in the costs, employees who do not pay WTU dues
	891	+	shall be required to remit to the WTU through payroll deduction an amount
	892	+	equivalent to eighty- five percent (85%) of the amount of WTU dues effective
	893	+	the first pay period beginning on or after the effective date as provided in the
	894	+	Article titled “Duration of Agreement.” Such deductions shall be made only
	895	+	as long as the WTU shall demonstrate on a semi-annual basis that at least
	896	+	sixty-five percent (65%) of the employees in the unit are having full
	897	+	membership dues remitted to the WTU as evidenced by payroll deduction or
	898	+	copies of checks submitted for payment of WTU dues by unit Teachers. The
	899	+	WTU shall indemnify and hold DCPS harmless against any and all claims,
	900	+	demands and other forms of liability, which may arise from the operation of
	901	+	this provision. In any case in which judgment is entered against DCPS as a
	902	+	result of dues deduction or other fees, the amount found to be improperly
	903	+	deducted from an employee’s pay, and actually transferred to the WTU by
	904	+	DCPS, shall be returned to DCPS or conveyed by the WTU to the
	905	+	employee(s) as appropriate.
	906	+	1.7. WTU Activities
	907	+	1.7.1. It is expected that the investigation of grievances and other appropriate
	908	+	activities related to the administration of this Agreement shall be conducted
	909	+	outside of normal school hours or during unassigned teaching periods
	910	+	(periods when Teachers are not assigned students).
	911	+	1.7.2. When necessary, the Supervisor shall provide appropriate time during normal
	912	+	school hours for the Building Representative to investigate grievances and to
	913	+	engage in other appropriate activities.
	914	+	1.7.3. Whenever Teachers are mutually scheduled by the Parties to participate,
	915	+	during working hours, in conferences or meetings at the central or
	916	+	administrative offices, they shall suffer no loss of pay.
	917	+
	918	+	1.7.4. WTU officials shall have the right to investigate grievances and engage in
	919	+	other appropriate activities throughout the school system at times that do not
	920	+	interfere with the instructional program. The Supervisor shall afford full
	921	+	cooperation in such investigations and activities.
	922	+	1.7.5. WTU officials, upon arrival at a School, shall inform the Supervisor or
	923	+	her/his designee of their presence and shall abide by the School’s regular
	924	+	security procedures.
	925	+	1.7.6. DCPS agrees to release, during normal school hours, a reasonable number of
	926	+	Teachers, upon request of the WTU President, for the purpose of serving on
	927	+	mutually agreed upon committees and participating in mutually agreed upon
	928	+	activities.
	929	+	1.7.7. Whenever Teachers are mutually scheduled by the parties to participate
	930	+	during working hours in conferences or meetings or in negotiations
	931	+	respecting the collective bargaining agreement, they shall suffer no loss in
	932	+	pay. To plan for, study and to participate in mutually established committees
	933	+	relating to the collective bargaining agreement and educational reform as
	934	+	proposed by DCPS, DCPS agrees to release during the year and during
	935	+	working hours a reasonable number of Teachers upon request of the WTU
	936	+	President. The President shall submit to the Chancellor for approval the
	937	+	names of WTU Teachers proposed for release in accordance with a
	938	+	predetermined schedule at least three (3) days prior to any meeting.
	939	+	1.8. Local School Advisory Team ( LSAT)
	940	+	1.8.1. All schools shall establish a Local School Advisory Team ( LSAT) and the
	941	+	Team shall operate under guidelines established in the Planning Guide for
	942	+	LSATs to be mutually developed by DCPS and the WTU. The School
	943	+	Chapter Advisory Council shall receive all recommendations or matters
	944	+	generated by the LSAT .
	945	+	1.8.2. Decisions reached by the LSAT shall not change or supersede any
	946	+	contractual agreement, city regulations, or DCPS policies or procedures.
	947	+	1.8.3. The LSAT and the principal shall collaborate to determine the composition
	948	+	of the School Improvement Team (SIT).
	949	+
	950	+	ARTICLE 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION
	951	+	2.1. Full and Equal Partnership
	952	+	2.1.1. With this contract, the WTU and DCPS are committed to establishing a
	953	+	partnership, which we define as shared commitment, responsibility, and
	954	+	accountability for student achievement. This partnership requires open
	955	+
	956	+	communication, trust, respect, c ollaboration, shared decision making, and
	957	+	compliance with all agreements. It requires full participation on all issues
	958	+	concerning education of DCPS students.
	959	+	2.1.2. To that end, we establish the Full and Equal Partnership Committee (FEP). It
	960	+	will consist of the Chancellor and the President of the WTU, and as many
	961	+	designees (an equal number from DCPS and the WTU) as they deem
	962	+	appropriate. All other joint committees described herein, with the exception
	963	+	of the committees working on Pilot schools and the Career Ladder, will work
	964	+	under the auspices of the FEP.
	965	+	2.1.3. The FEP is primarily responsible for ensuring the full implementation of this
	966	+	collective bargaining agreement. It will also work to build collaborative
	967	+	relationships among stakeholders (Teachers, administrators, parents, students
	968	+	and others) in order to create a healthy climate for improved learning.
	969	+	2.1.4. DCPS and the WTU agree that all students are entitled to a high quality
	970	+	education. To this end, the parties agree that all educational programs offered
	971	+	by DCPS and taught by Teachers must align with the Office of the State
	972	+	Superintendent of Education’s academic standards, provide equitable
	973	+	opportunity, have the appropriate resources, and be comprehensive and
	974	+	rigorous.
	975	+	2.1.5. The Parties agree that high-quality professional development is essential to
	976	+	the goal of ensuring that every DCPS student receives an excellent education.
	977	+	2.2. Professional Development and Curriculum
	978	+	2.2.1. Professional development is a critical component in supporting high quality
	979	+	teaching and learning. Creating a coherent system of professional supports
	980	+	for improving professional skills and competencies to increase student
	981	+	learning, including high- functioning Teacher Centers described in this
	982	+	Article of the Agreement, will help organize school personnel into learning
	983	+	communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district.
	984	+	This will require a continuum of professional development for all teachers
	985	+	resulting in:
	986	+	2.2.1.1. A clear statement of job performance expectations;
	987	+	2.2.1.2. A clear statement of support to be given to teachers;
	988	+	2.2.1.3. A shared vision and philosophy of the school system;
	989	+	2.2.1.4. The provision of instructional materials and classroom resources to
	990	+	facilitate the successful delivery of instruction;
	991	+	2.2.1.5. The support of all teachers by providing relevant, research- based
	992	+	professional development; based on district goals, best practices and
	993	+
	994	+	proven methods of increasing student success; and
	995	+	2.2.1.6. A significant impact on the social, emotional, and academic growth
	996	+	of each child in DCPS.
	997	+	2.2.2. The WTU and DCPS mutually recognize the necessity of aligning standards,
	998	+	curriculum and assessment. This alignment is necessary in order to provide
	999	+	meaningful professional development that can be successfully incorporated
	1000	+	into classroom content and instruction.
	1001	+	2.2.3. Therefore, the parties agree to work cooperatively to develop well-articulated
	1002	+	programs of instruction aligned to DCPS’s Teaching and Learning
	1003	+	Framework for each grade level that will guide and support teachers in
	1004	+	aligning classroom instruction with the standards, curriculum and assessment
	1005	+	system in order to support improved student achievement. The programs of
	1006	+	instruction will outline for teachers and parents as what students should know
	1007	+	and be able to do, and incorporate relevant research -based developments in
	1008	+	the areas of teaching and learning and effective practice. National and local
	1009	+	curriculum programs, models and materials will be reviewed on an ongoing
	1010	+	basis to determine their value for alignment with the framework, and where
	1011	+	deemed appropriate will be incorporated into the programs of instruction.
	1012	+	Professional development aligned to the framework, standards, curriculum
	1013	+	and assessments will support teachers in the continuing enhancement of their
	1014	+	content knowledge and classroom practice.
	1015	+	2.2.4. DCPS and the WTU agree that matters dealing with quality education
	1016	+	decisions are DCPS’s responsibility. The parties agree that Teachers must be
	1017	+	allowed to participate in the various stages of staff and curriculum
	1018	+	development. Vital to the success of quality education is the involvement of
	1019	+	Teachers in the development and implementation of such programs.
	1020	+	2.2.5. The SCAC, in consultation with Teachers, may develop surveys to seek
	1021	+	information about the training of, and assistance provided to, Teachers on the
	1022	+	topic of improving student achievement.
	1023	+	2.2.6. The Building Representative, after conducting such a survey, will share the
	1024	+	results with the LSAT , staff and local school Supervisor for consideration
	1025	+	during the professional development deliberations for local school plan
	1026	+	policy recommendations.
	1027	+	2.3. Professional Development Standards
	1028	+	2.3.1. All professional development will be designed to meet DCPS’s strategic
	1029	+	goals, content/performance standards, Teacher needs, and is designed to
	1030	+	improve student performance.
	1031	+	2.3.2. Professional development must be a continuous and ongoing process that
	1032	+	promotes sustained interaction among teachers and other instructional
	1033	+
	1034	+	support personnel to address issues of local common concern and DCPS as a
	1035	+	whole.
	1036	+	2.3.3. Professional development programs and activities for school-based
	1037	+	employees will be aligned to the Teaching and Learning Framework and
	1038	+	focus on improving teaching practice and school climate issues, and to the
	1039	+	greatest extent possible, shall be linked to reflecting upon and improving
	1040	+	daily practice.
	1041	+	2.3.4. Professional development programs for teachers shall be based on the
	1042	+	recognition of education as a dynamic, professional field characterized by
	1043	+	new developments and knowledge about the teaching and learning process
	1044	+	and, to the greatest extent possible, shall emphasize growth and development
	1045	+	in addition to remediation.
	1046	+	2.3.5. Professional development shall be implemented as part of a comprehensive
	1047	+	program to improve student achievement as expressed through the Teaching
	1048	+	and Learning Framework. At the school level, for example, professional
	1049	+	development programs should reflect school improvement planning.
	1050	+	2.3.6. Professional development programs shall draw on the resources and
	1051	+	expertise of employees within schools. Programs shall also promote DCPS’s
	1052	+	partnering with the WTU, and institutions of higher education as service
	1053	+	providers. Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring DCPS to
	1054	+	partner with institutions of higher education.
	1055	+	2.3.7. Professional development shall include the following key content areas:
	1056	+	2.3.7.1. Enhancing content knowledge and delivery;
	1057	+	2.3.7.2. Using student performance data to guide instructional improvement;
	1058	+	2.3.7.3. Implementing content/performance standards;
	1059	+	2.3.7.4. Developing lessons, units and courses of study;
	1060	+	2.3.7.5. Developing curriculum;
	1061	+	2.3.7.6. Differentiating instruction;
	1062	+	2.3.7.7. Assessing student progress;
	1063	+	2.3.7.8. Managing student behavior;
	1064	+	2.3.7.9. Integrating instructional technology into the learning process;
	1065	+	2.3.7.10. Evaluating education research, programs and materials; and
	1066	+	2.3.7.11. Developing leadership, collaboration, conflict resolution and team
	1067	+
	1068	+	building skills.
	1069	+	2.3.8. Professional development may include a variety of delivery models, but shall
	1070	+	incorporate the model(s) best suited to the objectives of the program and
	1071	+	shall consistently support individual improvement in the context of
	1072	+	organizational goals.
	1073	+	2.3.9. Professional Development shall be provided by DCPS for all Teachers during
	1074	+	the tour of duty relating to the needs of students with disabilities, including
	1075	+	directives, guidelines, best practices, and all applicable district and federal
	1076	+	laws.
	1077	+	2.3.10. DCPS and the WTU agree that quality professional development for
	1078	+	Teachers is essential to promoting and sustaining high quality teaching and
	1079	+	learning in the classroom. The WTU is successfully collaborating and
	1080	+	partnering with DCPS to provide innovative and rigorous professional
	1081	+	development for all bargaining unit Teachers to promote student
	1082	+	achievement. To this end, the Chancellor agrees to work with the President of
	1083	+	the WTU to secure a facility in which to hold WTU Professional
	1084	+	development courses and workshops at minimal or no cost to the WTU.
	1085	+	2.4. Programmatic Commitments
	1086	+	2.4.1. DCPS shall, in consultation with the WTU, develop and implement the
	1087	+	following initiatives:
	1088	+	2.4.1.1. New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program
	1089	+	2.4.1.1.1. The parties agree to form a joint committee consisting
	1090	+	of the Chancellor or a designee, the President of the
	1091	+	WTU or a designee, and 3 representatives selected by
	1092	+	the WTU President and 3 representatives selected by
	1093	+	the Chancellor, to develop and implement a
	1094	+	comprehensive mentoring and induction program.
	1095	+	2.4.1.1.2. The joint committee shall develop and implement a
	1096	+	mentoring and induction program by the beginning of
	1097	+	the 2010 - 2011 school year that will:
	1098	+	2.4.1.1.2.1. Require the participation of all teachers
	1099	+	within their first three years of service in
	1100	+	DCPS.
	1101	+	2.4.1.1.2.2. Begin with an initial 2 or 3 days of training
	1102	+	in classroom management and effective
	1103	+	teaching techniques.
	1104	+	2.4.1.1.2.3. Offer a continuum of professional
	1105	+
	1106	+	development for all teachers.
	1107	+	2.4.1.1.2.4. Recruit, develop, and assign mentor
	1108	+	teachers with the newest staff to ensure that
	1109	+	each new Teacher is assigned a mentor.
	1110	+	2.4.1.1.2.5. Provide ongoing support and mentoring for
	1111	+	all new teachers throughout the 3- year
	1112	+	induction program.
	1113	+	2.4.1.1.2.6. Include a specific allocation within the
	1114	+	DCPS budget to cover costs required for
	1115	+	implementation and maintenance of the
	1116	+	program for a minimum of 3 consecutive
	1117	+	years.
	1118	+	2.4.1.1.3. If, after one (1) year of the program, DCPS and the
	1119	+	WTU agree that the Induction Program is making a
	1120	+	significant positive impact on student achievement,
	1121	+	DCPS shall, in collaboration with the WTU, develop an
	1122	+	expansion plan, budget permitting. If, after one (1) year
	1123	+	of the program, DCPS and the WTU agree that the
	1124	+	Induction Program is not making a significant positive
	1125	+	impact on student achievement, DCPS shall, in
	1126	+	collaboration with the WTU, develop and implement a
	1127	+	new more effective program.
	1128	+	2.4.1.2. The Instructional Coach Model
	1129	+	2.4.1.2.1. DCPS shall, in collaboration with the WTU, implement
	1130	+	an Instructional Coach Model, through which every
	1131	+	DCPS School shall be provided with a full-time
	1132	+	Instructional Coach, whose sole responsibility shall be
	1133	+	to provide professional development in a job- embedded
	1134	+	manner.
	1135	+	2.4.1.2.2. Instructional Coaches shall be formally trained and
	1136	+	certified on the new DCPS Teaching and Learning
	1137	+	Framework and shall have no evaluative duties and play
	1138	+	no role in any Teacher’s evaluation.
	1139	+	2.4.1.3. “Workshop Catalogue” Based on the DCPS Teaching and Learning
	1140	+	Framework
	1141	+	2.4.1.3.1. DCPS shall develop, in collaboration with the WTU, a
	1142	+	“Workshop Catalogue” that shall provide DCPS
	1143	+	educators with a variety of professional development
	1144	+	options to help develop their proficiency in the new
	1145	+
	1146	+	DCPS Teaching and Learning Framework.
	1147	+	2.4.1.3.2. This catalogue shall evolve over time in response to
	1148	+	feedback from Teachers.
	1149	+	2.4.1.4. Professional Development Centers (also known as “Teacher
	1150	+	Centers”)
	1151	+	2.4.1.4.1. DCPS shall provide funding for three WTU (3) pilot
	1152	+	Teacher Centers and a citywide support unit modeled
	1153	+	after those established in the New York City Public
	1154	+	Schools.
	1155	+	2.4.1.4.2. The Teacher Centers will be implemented beginning
	1156	+	with the 2010- 2011 school year. The WTU and DCPS
	1157	+	will use the 2009- 2010 school year for planning.
	1158	+	2.4.1.4.3. The Chancellor and the WTU President shall mutually
	1159	+	select the three (3) DC Public Schools to house the
	1160	+	WTU “Teacher Center” model and the location of the
	1161	+	city-wide unit.
	1162	+	2.4.1.4.4. The project will be guided by a Teacher Center Policy
	1163	+	Board composed of an equal number of Teachers
	1164	+	selected by the WTU and additional Teachers selected
	1165	+	by DCPS.
	1166	+	2.4.1.4.5. If, after two years of the pilot, DCPS and the WTU
	1167	+	agree that the Teacher Centers are making a significant
	1168	+	positive impact on student achievement, DCPS shall
	1169	+	develop, in consultation with the WTU, an expansion
	1170	+	plan, budget permitting.
	1171	+	2.4.1.5. Targeted Training Programs for Teachers in Areas of Special
	1172	+	Emphasis
	1173	+	2.4.1.5.1. Upon ratification of this Agreement, DCPS shall, in
	1174	+	collaboration with the WTU, develop Targeted Training
	1175	+	Programs for a subgroup of educators including WTU
	1176	+	Teachers who will provide intensive professional
	1177	+	development and support to all Teachers starting at the
	1178	+	beginning of each school year and not later than the
	1179	+	beginning of the 2010- 2011 school year, on the
	1180	+	following areas of special emphasis:
	1181	+	2.4.1.5.1.1. Special education and inclusion;
	1182	+	2.4.1.5.1.2. Classroom management and Chapter 25 of
	1183	+
	1184	+	the DCMR;
	1185	+	2.4.1.5.1.3. The use of student data to assist in
	1186	+	instruction;
	1187	+	2.4.1.5.1.4. Differentiated instruction with an emphasis
	1188	+	on teaching diverse populations;
	1189	+	2.4.1.5.1.5. All instructional methodologies required by
	1190	+	DCPS found in the Teacher evaluation
	1191	+	system; and
	1192	+	2.4.1.5.1.6. The use of technology to assist in
	1193	+	instruction and for record-keeping.
	1194	+	2.5. Supports for Teachers Rated Minimally Effective
	1195	+	2.5.1. DCPS will consult with the WTU on the development of professional
	1196	+	development opportunities that will be made available to teachers rated as
	1197	+	Minimally Effective.
	1198	+	2.6. Professional Development Days
	1199	+	2.6.1. DCPS shall provide a minimum of ten (10) non- instructional days for
	1200	+	professional development during the 2009- 2010 school year.
	1201	+	2.6.2. DCPS shall continue to provide a minimum of ten (10) non- instructional
	1202	+	days for professional development during the 2010- 2011 and 2011- 2012
	1203	+	school years, in a manner determined by DCPS, but in consultation with the
	1204	+	WTU.
	1205	+	2.6.3. Every year, DCPS shall, in consultation with the WTU, develop and
	1206	+	implement a professional development program and calendar for all Teachers
	1207	+	on the most relevant issues facing Teachers including, but not limited to, the
	1208	+	new Teaching and Learning Framework which is the basis of the new
	1209	+	Educator Evaluation System. The professional development program will be
	1210	+	developed and begin implementation by September 15
	1211	+	th of each school year.
	1212	+	2.7. Joint Training
	1213	+	2.7.1. The Parties shall jointly develop and conduct two mandatory trainings on the
	1214	+	content of this Agreement.
	1215	+	2.7.2. One training shall be a joint training for Supervisors and Building
	1216	+	Representatives. This training shall be a minimum of three (3) hours in
	1217	+	duration. This training shall be held in August of each school year.
	1218	+	2.7.3. One training shall be for Teachers and all Supervisors to be held at the local
	1219	+
	1220	+	School. This training shall be a minimum of one and one half (1.5) hours in
	1221	+	length and shall be conducted over the course of the three (3) Thirty- Minute
	1222	+	Morning Blocks (as established in this Agreement) .
	1223	+	2.7.4. Representatives of the WTU and DCPS shall conduct the trainings. The
	1224	+	DCPS representatives may include individuals from the Office of the
	1225	+	Chancellor, the Office of the General Counsel, Labor Management Employee
	1226	+	Relations, and the Office of Human Resources.
	1227	+	2.7.5. The trainings shall occur within the first ninety (90) School Days of each
	1228	+	school year.
	1229	+	2.8. Notice of School Reform or Restructuring
	1230	+	DCPS shall provide written notice of potential school reform, inclusive of all options
	1231	+	under NCLB for restructuring, to the WTU and all Teachers in the affected schools that
	1232	+	have been identified. This notice of potential reform shall be made within seven (7)
	1233	+	calendar days of the decision to include the school in a reform effort .
	1234	+	2.9. Partnership Schools
	1235	+	2.9.1. Definition
	1236	+	2.9.1.1. The term “Partnership Schools” shall mean DCPS schools operated
	1237	+	by private, not-for-profit management companies under contracts
	1238	+	with DCPS pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 6316(b)(8)(B)(iii) of the No
	1239	+	Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
	1240	+	2.9.1.2. All Partnership Schools shall be schools that are required to be
	1241	+	restructured under NCLB.
	1242	+	2.9.1.3. All Partnership Schools shall remain DCPS schools.
	1243	+	2.10. Special Rules
	1244	+	2.10.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the following
	1245	+	rules shall apply to Teachers at Partnership Schools:
	1246	+	2.10.1.1. All Teachers at Partnership Schools shall continue to be WTU
	1247	+	Teachers.
	1248	+	2.10.1.2. These Teachers shall receive, at a minimum, the salaries and
	1249	+	benefits provided by this Agreement.
	1250	+	2.10.1.3. Assignment to a Partnership School shall be voluntary.
	1251	+	2.10.1.4. Teachers who are employed at Partnership Schools may be required
	1252	+	to work a longer day and a longer year than is required under this
	1253	+
	1254	+	Agreement.
	1255	+	2.10.1.5. Teachers who are employed at Partnership Schools may be required
	1256	+	to undertake job responsibilities and to participate in staff meetings
	1257	+	and other activities beyond the requirements of this Agreement.
	1258	+	2.10.1.6. In advance of accepting assignment to a Partnership School,
	1259	+	Teachers shall receive, for each School, information detailing any
	1260	+	differences, if any, in the working conditions at the Partnership
	1261	+	Schools and those in this Agreement including, but not limited to:
	1262	+	2.10.1.6.1. The length of the school day and school year at each
	1263	+	school;
	1264	+	2.10.1.6.2. The amount of work time required for non- teaching
	1265	+	activities beyond the regular school day;
	1266	+	2.10.1.6.3. Any additional work time required during summer or
	1267	+	school vacations; and
	1268	+	2.10.1.6.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the
	1269	+	requirements of this Agreement.
	1270	+	2.10.1.7. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the working
	1271	+	conditions at any Partnership School during any school year.
	1272	+	2.10.1.8. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or compensation
	1273	+	at any Partnership School that are different than those found in this
	1274	+	Agreement, DCPS must first negotiate such terms with the WTU. If
	1275	+	the Parties are unable to agree, the working condition or
	1276	+	compensation at the Partnership Schools shall remain the same as
	1277	+	defined in this Agreement.
	1278	+	2.10.1.9. The evaluation process in Partnership Schools shall be the same as
	1279	+	other DCPS schools.
	1280	+	2.11. The Collaborative
	1281	+	2.11.1. Definition
	1282	+	2.11.1.1. The term “The Collaborative” shall mean a combination of schools
	1283	+	formed to provide intensive professional development programs for
	1284	+	teachers in those schools, to share best practices, to provide mutual
	1285	+	professional support, to implement a new school leadership model
	1286	+	involving increased Teacher responsibility, and to monitor the
	1287	+	schools’ progress through regular assessments.
	1288	+	2.11.1.2. The schools forming the Collaborative, which shall not exceed
	1289	+
	1290	+	eleven in total (unless otherwise mutually agreed by the WTU and
	1291	+	DCPS), shall be a combination of high- , middle-, and low-
	1292	+	performing schools, as defined by DCPS.
	1293	+	2.11.1.3. All schools participating in the Collaborative shall remain DCPS
	1294	+	schools.
	1295	+	2.11.2. Special Rules
	1296	+	2.11.2.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the
	1297	+	following rules shall apply to Teachers employed at Schools in the
	1298	+	Collaborative:
	1299	+	2.11.2.1.1. All Teachers employed at Schools in the Collaborative
	1300	+	shall continue to be WTU Teachers.
	1301	+	2.11.2.1.2. These Teachers shall receive, at a minimum, the
	1302	+	salaries and benefits provided by this Agreement.
	1303	+	2.11.2.1.3. Assignment to a School participating in the
	1304	+	Collaborative shall be voluntary.
	1305	+	2.11.2.1.4. Teachers who are employed at Schools participating in
	1306	+	the Collaborative may be required to work a longer day
	1307	+	and a longer year than is required under this
	1308	+	Agreement.
	1309	+	2.11.2.1.5. Teachers who are employed at Schools participating in
	1310	+	the Collaborative may be required to undertake job
	1311	+	responsibilities and to participate in staff meetings and
	1312	+	other activities beyond the requirements of this
	1313	+	Agreement.
	1314	+	2.11.2.1.6. In advance of accepting assignment to a Collaborative,
	1315	+	Teachers shall receive, for each School, information
	1316	+	detailing any differences, if any, in the working
	1317	+	conditions at the Collaborative and those in this
	1318	+	Agreement including, but not limited to:
	1319	+	2.11.2.1.6.1. The length of the school day and school
	1320	+	year at each school;
	1321	+	2.11.2.1.6.2. The amount of work time required for non-
	1322	+	teaching activities beyond the regular
	1323	+	school day;
	1324	+	2.11.2.1.6.3. Any additional work time required during
	1325	+	summer or school vacations; and
	1326	+
	1327	+	2.11.2.1.6.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the
	1328	+	requirements of this Agreement.
	1329	+	2.11.2.1.7. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the
	1330	+	working conditions at any Collaborative School during
	1331	+	any school year.
	1332	+	2.11.2.1.8. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or
	1333	+	compensation at any Collaborative that are different
	1334	+	than those found in this Agreement, DCPS must first
	1335	+	negotiate such terms with the WTU. If the Parties are
	1336	+	unable to agree, the working condition or compensation
	1337	+	at the Collaborative shall remain the same as define in
	1338	+	this Agreement.
	1339	+	2.11.2.1.9. The evaluation process in Collaborative shall be the
	1340	+	same as other DCPS schools.
	1341	+	2.12. Improvement Schools
	1342	+	2.12.1. DCPS and WTU are in Agreement that an effective approach to turning
	1343	+	around our lowest performing schools is essential. Based upon models that
	1344	+	have proven effective in school districts around the country, the parties agree
	1345	+	to collaborate on planning, designing and implementing rigorous programs to
	1346	+	achieve this goal.
	1347	+	2.12.2. Beginning in the fall of 2010, the WTU will facilitate obtaining high- level,
	1348	+	research based, national-level professional development for teams of teachers
	1349	+	and building principals on school turnaround. This training will support
	1350	+	school- based teams to work collaboratively to develop turnaround plans
	1351	+	based upon proven models for improving student achievement.
	1352	+	2.12.3. The LSAT shall apply to the WTU for participation in the professional
	1353	+	development on school turnaround.
	1354	+	2.12.4. This professional development and support will focus on the numerous areas
	1355	+	around which plans are needed for effective school turnaround to occur.
	1356	+	These include, but are not limited to: instructional programs, including
	1357	+	English language arts and math; well-rounded curriculum; professional
	1358	+	development (embedded as part of school day and thereafter); parent and
	1359	+	community outreach and involvement; individual and small group tutoring
	1360	+	for students in greatest need; facilities improvement; extracurricular
	1361	+	activities; class size; wrap-around services to meet the social, medical and
	1362	+	related needs of students; classroom supplies, materials, books and
	1363	+	equipment; staffing; leadership; possibility of extended time; and other areas,
	1364	+	as needed.
	1365	+	2.12.5. Before March 31 of the 2010- 11 school year, schools involved in this process
	1366	+
	1367	+	will have developed plans for implementation for the 2011- 12 school year.
	1368	+	Plans will be reviewed and approved by the Chancellor of DCPS and the
	1369	+	President of the WTU so that implementation can begin will in advance of
	1370	+	the 2011- 12 school year. Time lines may be modified by mutual agreement
	1371	+	of the parties.
	1372	+	2.12.6. Such schools shall be designed to increase student achievement and attract
	1373	+	new families to DCPS through innovative practices.
	1374	+	2.12.7. Innovations in the Improvement Schools may also include, but shall not be
	1375	+	limited to, the following elements: leadership, scheduling, instruction,
	1376	+	technology, wrap-around services, personnel policies, and Teacher
	1377	+	compensation.
	1378	+	2.12.8. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the President of the WTU (or
	1379	+	her/his designee) shall meet to establish any additional timelines and
	1380	+	parameters that may be needed for the development and implementation of
	1381	+	any Improvement Schools.
	1382	+	2.12.9. In advance of accepting assignment to an Improvement School, Teachers
	1383	+	shall receive, for each School, information detailing any differences, if any,
	1384	+	in the working conditions at the Collaborative and those in this Agreement
	1385	+	including, but not limited to:
	1386	+	2.12.9.1. The length of the school day and school year at each school;
	1387	+	2.12.9.2. The amount of work time required for non- teaching activities
	1388	+	beyond the regular school day;
	1389	+	2.12.9.3. Any additional work time required during summer or school
	1390	+	vacations; and
	1391	+	2.12.9.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the requirements of this
	1392	+	Agreement.
	1393	+	2.12.10. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the working conditions at
	1394	+	any Improvement School during any school year.
	1395	+	2.12.11. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or compensation at any
	1396	+	Improvement School that are different than those found in this Agreement,
	1397	+	DCPS must first negotiate such terms with the WTU. If the Parties are unable
	1398	+	to agree, the working conditions or compensation at the Improvement School
	1399	+	shall remain the same as defined in this Agreement.
	1400	+	2.12.12. The evaluation process in Improvement Schools shall be the same as other
	1401	+	DCPS schools.
	1402	+	ARTICLE 3- FAIR PRACTICES
	1403	+
	1404	+	3.1. DCPS shall not discipline, retaliate against, or discriminate against any Teacher on the
	1405	+	basis of:
	1406	+	3.1.1. Membership in any educator organization;
	1407	+	3.1.2. Association with the activities of the WTU; or
	1408	+	3.1.3. For requiring that DCPS adhere to the terms of this Agreement.
	1409	+	3.2. The WTU recognizes its responsibility as bargaining agent and agrees to represent all
	1410	+	employees in the bargaining unit without regard to WTU membership, within the
	1411	+	provisions outlined in this Agreement.
	1412	+	3.3. Informal Mediation for WTU Building Representatives and Principals
	1413	+	3.3.1. Any WTU Building representative who asserts retaliation, discrimination, or
	1414	+	discipline based on the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as a
	1415	+	WTU building representative shall file a written request for informal
	1416	+	mediation directly with the office of the Chancellor and the WTU President.
	1417	+	The complaint shall be filed on a form developed and mutually agreed by the
	1418	+	WTU and DCPS. The request must be filed within ten (10) school days
	1419	+	following the date of the alleged act(s) by the supervisor. The Chancellor or
	1420	+	designee and the WTU President or designee shall meet with the Supervisor
	1421	+	and Building Representative within ten (10) school days of receipt of the
	1422	+	request in an effort to resolve the issue.
	1423	+	3.3.2. If the complaint is not resolved during the meeting, the WTU Building
	1424	+	Representative shall have the right to invoke STEP 1 of the grievance and
	1425	+	arbitration procedure.
	1426	+	3.3.3. Upon request by the WTU Building Representative or the WTU, the office of
	1427	+	the Chancellor shall immediately review all documentation related to the
	1428	+	excessing of the WTU Building Representative for procedural compliance,
	1429	+	violations, and fair practices. The Building representative and the WTU shall
	1430	+	be provided copies of all documentation related to the excessing of the
	1431	+	affected Building Representative immediately upon request to the supervisor
	1432	+	or Chancellor. The office of the Chancellor shall provide the Building
	1433	+	Representative and the WTU a copy of the Chancellor’s findings and
	1434	+	decision in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request for
	1435	+	review.
	1436	+
	1437	+	ARTICLE 4 - TEACHER TRANSFER POLICY
	1438	+	4.1. DCPS in transferring ET-15, ET15/12, ET15/11 and EG-09 employees shall apply the
	1439	+	policy hereinafter set forth.
	1440	+
	1441	+	4.2. Voluntary Transfers
	1442	+	4.2.1. A voluntary transfer is a change in a building assignment from one work
	1443	+	location to another when initiated by a teacher.
	1444	+	4.2.2. A Teacher shall be eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer annually.
	1445	+	4.2.3. Lists of vacancies, to the extent known, shall be prepared and posted on or
	1446	+	before April 1 annually.
	1447	+	4.2.4. The vacancy list shall be posted by the Supervisor in all schools and offices
	1448	+	where Teachers of the bargaining unit are located and a copy shall be
	1449	+	provided To the WTU Building Representative. The list will indicate the
	1450	+	school, program, position and the certification required for the position. The
	1451	+	Director of Human Resources shall provide a copy of the vacancy list, along
	1452	+	with position descriptions to the President of the Washington Teachers’
	1453	+	Union. Position descriptions shall be provided to bargaining unit Teachers
	1454	+	upon request from the Human Resources Division when available.
	1455	+	4.2.5. Requests for transfers will be honored to the extent they do not conflict with
	1456	+	law, instructional requirements, and/or the best interest of the school system.
	1457	+	The supervisor(s) of a Teacher requesting a voluntary transfer shall not in
	1458	+	any way impede the transfer by making false statements or providing false
	1459	+	information. Transfers shall be subject to the approval of the receiving
	1460	+	supervisor.
	1461	+	4.2.6. Written notification to teachers granted or denied a transfer shall be made
	1462	+	assoon as a determination is made, but in no case later than July 14. Teachers
	1463	+	denied a transfer shall be notified in writing of the reason(s). The WTU shall
	1464	+	receive a copy of all transfer actions.
	1465	+	4.2.7. A Teacher requesting a transfer must possess the certification for the position
	1466	+	prior to the transfer.
	1467	+	4.2.8. Teachers requesting a voluntary transfer may arrange to interview with
	1468	+	school principals at a mutually agreeable time by one or both of the
	1469	+	following:
	1470	+	4.2.8.1. At all “open” the DCPS transfer fairs; or
	1471	+	4.2.8.2. With principals between April 1 and June 30.
	1472	+	4.2.9. After July 15, Teachers shall have the right to execute a voluntary transfer
	1473	+	provided the Teacher’s current Supervisor consents.
	1474	+	4.3. Involuntary Transfers
	1475	+	4.3.1. Involuntary transfers shall be made only after consultation and discussion
	1476	+
	1477	+	with the Teacher involved. At the Teacher’s request, there may be present at
	1478	+	such discussion a representative of the WTU. A Teacher who is involuntarily
	1479	+	transferred shall be given two (2) weeks notice, except in those cases where
	1480	+	the transfer must be made in less than two (2) weeks, the notice shall be
	1481	+	given as timely as possible. The notice of the transfer shall contain the
	1482	+	reasons therefore. Teachers who are involuntarily transferred shall be given
	1483	+	at least 3 school days of non-instructional duties, prior to the transfer, at no
	1484	+	loss in salary to prepare for transfer from their current site location to their
	1485	+	new assignment. Such preparation may include but is not limited to the
	1486	+	purposes enumerated below:
	1487	+	4.3.1.1. Boxing materials for transfer to the next building assignment; and
	1488	+	4.3.1.2. Setting up their new classroom, gathering and organizing instructional materials.
	1489	+	4.3.2. DCPS further agrees to provide logistical support (boxes, storage and transporting of educational materials) for the transferring Teacher to the new building assignment.
	1490	+	4.3.3. A Teacher may be granted a transfer because of the inability to adapt to the open space environment.
	1491	+	4.3.4. Involuntary transfers shall not be made for reasons of disciplinary action.
	1492	+	4.3.5. In cases where transfers are necessary as a result of excessing, teachers will
	1493	+	be notified in writing of their excess status by their supervisors prior to the last day of school for teachers.
	1494	+	4.3.6. A teacher who is involuntarily transferred shall carry forward his or her building seniority.
	1495	+	4.4. Mutual Consent
	1496	+	4.4.1. No Teacher shall be placed at a school without the Teacher’s and the
	1497	+	Supervisor’s consent, except as provided for in this Agreement (“mutual
	1498	+	consent”).
	1499	+	4.5. Performance-Based Excessing Policy
	1500	+	4.5.1. Definition
	1501	+	4.5.1.1. An excess is an elimination of a Teacher’s position at a particular
	1502	+	school due to a decline in student enrollment, a reduction in the
	1503	+	local school budget, a closing or consolidation, a restructuring, or a
	1504	+	change in the local school program, when such an elimination is not
	1505	+	a ‘reduction in force’ (RIF) or ‘abolishment.’
	1506	+
	1507	+	4.5.2. Rules Governing the Excessing Decision
	1508	+	4.5.2.1. DCPS shall be prohibited from excessing a Teacher by changing the
	1509	+	name of the Teacher’s position in an effort to artificially produce a
	1510	+	change in the “local school program” without any material change
	1511	+	in the subject matter of the position.
	1512	+	4.5.2.2. When DCPS determines an excess is necessary, the Local School
	1513	+	Advisory Team ( LSAT) shall make a recommendation as to the
	1514	+	area(s) of certification to be affected.
	1515	+	4.5.2.3. The Personnel Committee shall make a recommendation to the
	1516	+	supervisor as to the Teacher(s) to be affected. The Teachers in the
	1517	+	affected area may provide evidence to the Personnel Committee for
	1518	+	their consideration.
	1519	+	4.5.2.4. The Supervisor shall consider the recommendations of the
	1520	+	Personnel Committee and shall retain the right to make the final
	1521	+	excessing decision.
	1522	+	4.5.2.5. DCPS shall retain the right to make the final excessing decision
	1523	+	according to the following rubric:
	1524	+
	1525	+	Category Rating Points
	1526	+	1) Previous Year’s
	1527	+	Final Evaluation
	1528	+	Highest 50
	1529	+	Second Highest 40
	1530	+	Third Highest 30
	1531	+	Fourth Highest 0
	1532	+	Lowest 0
	1533	+	2) Unique Skills and
	1534	+	Qualifications
	1535	+	High 20
	1536	+	Medium 10
	1537	+	Low 0
	1538	+	3) Other Contributions
	1539	+	to the Local
	1540	+	Educational Program
	1541	+	High 20
	1542	+	Medium 10
	1543	+	Low 0
	1544	+	4) Length of Service* 20+ Years 10
	1545	+	10-19 Years 5
	1546	+	1-9 Years 1
	1547	+	*Individuals with DC residency at the time of excessing shall receive a
	1548	+	five-year service credit. Individuals with veteran status at the time of
	1549	+	excessing shall also receive a five-year service credit.
	1550	+
	1551	+	4.5.2.6. DCPS shall use all data gathered for the formal DCPS educator
	1552	+
	1553	+	evaluation process as of the date of the excessing decision when
	1554	+	assigning points for Category 1 for Teachers who are new to DCPS
	1555	+	(as they will not have an evaluation from a previous year). If an
	1556	+	excess occurs sufficiently early in the academic year such that no
	1557	+	data have yet been gathered for the formal DCPS educator
	1558	+	evaluation process, DCPS shall use all other available data on the
	1559	+	Teacher’s performance for Category 1.
	1560	+	4.5.2.7. The Teacher in the competitive area (as determined in accordance
	1561	+	with Title 5 of the DCMR) with the lowest point value overall
	1562	+	according to the rubric above shall be the first Teacher to be
	1563	+	excessed. The Teacher with the second lowest point value shall be
	1564	+	the second Teacher to be excessed, and so on.
	1565	+	4.5.2.8. When the Supervisor’s final decision departs from the
	1566	+	recommendation of the LSAT , as to the area affected, the
	1567	+	Supervisor shall prepare a written justification. A copy of the
	1568	+	justification shall be provided to the Chancellor and the President of
	1569	+	the WTU. Upon the request of the WTU President, the justification
	1570	+	shall require the approval of the Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s
	1571	+	designee prior to implementation of the excess at that school.
	1572	+	4.5.2.9. When the Supervisor’s final decision departs from the
	1573	+	recommendation of the School Personnel Committee, as to the
	1574	+	individual Teacher(s) to be affected, the Supervisor shall prepare a
	1575	+	written justification. A copy of the justification shall be provided to
	1576	+	the Chancellor and the President of the WTU. Upon the request of
	1577	+	the WTU President, the justification shall require approval of the
	1578	+	Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s designee prior to implementation of
	1579	+	the excess of that school.
	1580	+	4.5.3. Notification
	1581	+	4.5.3.1. DCPS shall provide written notification to all Teachers who are to
	1582	+	be excessed at least (10) school days prior to the effective date of
	1583	+	the excess.
	1584	+	4.5.3.2. If a vacancy for which an excessed member is qualified occurs
	1585	+	within the school prior to the effective date of the excess, the
	1586	+	excessed status of the teacher shall be rescinded.
	1587	+	4.5.4. Placement of Excessed Teachers
	1588	+	4.5.4.1. The placement of excessed teachers shall be subject to the mutual
	1589	+	consent policies outlined in this Agreement.
	1590	+	4.5.4.2. To facilitate the placement of excessed Teachers, DCPS shall post
	1591	+	all known vacancies on the DCPS website in a timely fashion.
	1592	+
	1593	+	4.5.4.3. DCPS shall provide vacancy lists to the WTU, upon request.
	1594	+	4.5.4.4. Included in each vacancy listing shall be the School name,
	1595	+	discipline or specialized program, position, and required
	1596	+	certification.
	1597	+	4.5.4.5. DCPS shall post on its website copies of all position descriptions,
	1598	+	when available.
	1599	+	4.5.4.6. To further facilitate the placement of excessed Teachers, DCPS
	1600	+	shall provide multiple hiring opportunities (e.g., hiring fairs and
	1601	+	other similar activities).
	1602	+	4.5.5. Options for Excessed Permanent Status Teachers
	1603	+	4.5.5.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers shall have sixty (60) calendar
	1604	+	days following the effective date of the excess to secure another
	1605	+	placement in DCPS under mutual consent.
	1606	+	4.5.5.2. An excessed permanent status Teacher who is unable to secure a
	1607	+	new placement within the sixty (60) calendar days following the
	1608	+	effective date of the excess shall have five (5) calendar days
	1609	+	immediately following expiration of the sixty (60) calendar day
	1610	+	period to select one (1) of the following options. Any Teacher who
	1611	+	does not make a selection shall be subject to separation from DCPS
	1612	+	on the 66
	1613	+	th
	1614	+	calendar day following the effective date of the excess.
	1615	+	4.5.5.3. The Three (3) Options:
	1616	+	4.5.5.3.1. Option 1: Buyout
	1617	+
	1618	+	4.5.5.3.1.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers shall
	1619	+	have the option to receive a $25,000 cash
	1620	+	buyout resulting in separation from DCPS.
	1621	+	This provision shall be subject to necessary
	1622	+	government approvals.
	1623	+	4.5.5.3.1.2. An excessed permanent status Teacher who
	1624	+	opts for the buyout shall not be eligible for
	1625	+	employment with DCPS for a period of
	1626	+	three (3) years.
	1627	+	4.5.5.3.1.3. This option shall only be available to
	1628	+	permanent status Teachers whose most
	1629	+	recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
	1630	+	higher.
	1631	+
	1632	+	4.5.5.3.2. Option 2: Early Retirement
	1633	+	4.5.5.3.2.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers with
	1634	+	twenty (20) or more years of creditable
	1635	+	service shall have the option of retiring
	1636	+	with full benefits. This provision shall be
	1637	+	subject to necessary government and
	1638	+	budgetary approvals.
	1639	+	4.5.5.3.2.2. This option shall only be available to
	1640	+	permanent status Teachers whose most
	1641	+	recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
	1642	+	higher.
	1643	+	4.5.5.3.3. Option 3: A Year to Secure a New Placement
	1644	+	4.5.5.3.3.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers who
	1645	+	have been unable to secure a new
	1646	+	placement during the sixty (60) calendar
	1647	+	days following the effective date of the
	1648	+	excess, and who have not selected Option 1
	1649	+	or Option 2 above, shall have the right to
	1650	+	select Option 3: An Extra Year to Secure a
	1651	+	New Position (hereafter referred to as the
	1652	+	“Extra Year.”)
	1653	+	4.5.5.3.3.2. The Extra Year shall begin on the effective
	1654	+	date of the excess and shall conclude
	1655	+	exactly one calendar year thereafter.
	1656	+	4.5.5.3.3.3. Excessed permanent status Teachers who
	1657	+	select the Extra Year, shall, during the year,
	1658	+	be:
	1659	+	4.5.5.3.3.3.1. Provided with full salary and
	1660	+	benefits;
	1661	+	4.5.5.3.3.3.2. Provided with multiple hiring
	1662	+	opportunities (e.g., hiring fairs
	1663	+	and similar activities);
	1664	+	4.5.5.3.3.3.3. Provided with the opportunity
	1665	+	for a minimum of twelve (12)
	1666	+	hours of professional
	1667	+	development that shall include
	1668	+	instruction on interviewing
	1669	+	skills and the creation of
	1670	+	professional portfolios; and
	1671	+
	1672	+	4.5.5.3.3.3.4. Assigned by DCPS to serve in
	1673	+	one (1) or more instructional
	1674	+	support capacities (e.g., one-
	1675	+	on one tutoring, small group
	1676	+	instruction, class coverage,
	1677	+	long-term Teacher
	1678	+	replacement, or central office
	1679	+	support) that are within the
	1680	+	Teacher’s discipline and
	1681	+	located at a maximum of two
	1682	+	(2) work locations per school
	1683	+	year.
	1684	+	4.5.5.3.3.4. In making the assignment referenced
	1685	+	above, DCPS shall consider the teacher’s
	1686	+	preference and the best interests of the
	1687	+	school system.
	1688	+	4.5.5.3.3.5. DCPS shall have the right, at the
	1689	+	conclusion of the Extra Year, to separate
	1690	+	from DCPS all excessed permanent status
	1691	+	Teachers who are unable to secure a new
	1692	+	placement within the school system under
	1693	+	mutual consent during the year.
	1694	+	4.5.5.3.3.6. The Extra Year shall only be available to
	1695	+	permanent status Teachers whose most
	1696	+	recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
	1697	+	higher.
	1698	+	4.5.5.3.4. The three (3) options listed above shall not be provided
	1699	+	to members who have not made a “substantial effort”
	1700	+	(defined below) to secure a placement within DCPS.
	1701	+	Such Members shall be subject to separation on the 66
	1702	+	th
	1703	+
	1704	+	calendar day following the effective day in which they
	1705	+	were excessed.
	1706	+	4.5.5.3.5. A Member shall be deemed to have made a “substantial
	1707	+	effort” if s/he:
	1708	+	4.5.5.3.5.1. Has made a good faith effort to interview at
	1709	+	a minimum of five (5) Schools; or
	1710	+	4.5.5.3.5.2. Has made a good faith effort to interview
	1711	+	for all vacant positions for which the
	1712	+	Member is qualified if the total number of
	1713	+	such positions system wide is less than five
	1714	+
	1715	+	(5).
	1716	+	4.5.5.3.6. Teachers who have challenged their excess through the
	1717	+	grievance and arbitration procedures shall have ten (10)
	1718	+	calendar days following receipt of written notice of the
	1719	+	Step 2 grievance decision to select one of the three
	1720	+	options in section 4.5.5.3.
	1721	+	4.5.5.3.7. DCPS shall notify Teachers in writing of the process
	1722	+	for selecting one of the three options and for notifying
	1723	+	DCPS of the selection.
	1724	+	4.5.6. Special Rules Governing the Placement of Excessed Permanent Status
	1725	+	Teachers Who Qualify for the DCPS Performance-Based Compensation
	1726	+	System
	1727	+	4.5.6.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers who qualify and volunteer for
	1728	+	the DCPS Performance-Based Compensation System shall have
	1729	+	sixty (60) calendar days following the effective date of the excess to
	1730	+	secure another placement in DCPS under mutual consent.
	1731	+	4.5.6.2. DCPS shall offer multiple hiring opportunities (e.g., job fairs,
	1732	+	interviews, access to job postings, etc.) for all such Teachers during
	1733	+	the sixty (60) calendar day period.
	1734	+	4.5.6.3. All such Teachers who are unable to secure a placement under
	1735	+	mutual consent during the sixty (60) calendar day period shall be
	1736	+	subject to separation from DCPS on the 61st calendar day.
	1737	+	4.5.6.4. All such Teachers shall not have access to the options described in
	1738	+	Section 4.5.5.3.
	1739	+	4.5.7. Reapplication Rights
	1740	+	4.5.7.1. All Teachers who are separated by DCPS according to the
	1741	+	provisions of this article shall have the right to reapply to DCPS at
	1742	+	any time, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
	1743	+	4.5.7.2. If rehired, such Teachers shall be placed on the next salary step for
	1744	+	which they would have been eligible at the time of their separation.
	1745	+	4.5.7.3. If rehired within one year of separation, such Teachers shall incur
	1746	+	no break in service for pension purposes.
	1747	+	ARTICLE 5 - PERSONNEL FILES
	1748	+	5.1. Personnel Files
	1749	+
	1750	+	5.1.1. General
	1751	+	5.1.1.1. A Teacher’s official personnel file shall be maintained at the DCPS
	1752	+	Office of Human Resources. This file shall be the Teacher’s only
	1753	+	official personnel file.
	1754	+	5.1.1.2. A Teacher’s official personnel file shall be treated as confidential.
	1755	+	5.1.1.3. Documentation of a Teacher’s performance shall be maintained in
	1756	+	her/his official personnel file.
	1757	+	5.1.1.4. Anonymous material shall not be placed in a Teacher’s official
	1758	+	personnel file.
	1759	+	5.1.1.5. The Parties agree to collaborate on the development of policies
	1760	+	regarding electronic official personnel files.
	1761	+	5.1.2. Viewing
	1762	+	5.1.2.1. A Teacher shall be permitted to examine her/his own official
	1763	+	personnel file in the presence of a DCPS Office of Human
	1764	+	Resources representative.
	1765	+	5.1.2.2. A Teacher shall be permitted to obtain a copy of the material
	1766	+	contained in her/his official personnel files pursuant to D.C. Code §
	1767	+	1-631.05.
	1768	+	5.1.2.3. A WTU representative shall be permitted to examine a Teacher’s
	1769	+	official personnel file in the presence of a representative from the
	1770	+	DCPS Office of Human Resources upon written authorization from
	1771	+	the Teacher.
	1772	+	5.1.2.4. The DCPS Office of Human Resources shall maintain a record
	1773	+	reflecting the name and title of each person who has been granted
	1774	+	access to a Teacher’s official personnel file. Teachers shall be
	1775	+	provided a copy of the record upon request.
	1776	+	5.1.2.5. DCPS shall keep accurate records pertaining to building and system
	1777	+	seniority for each Teacher.
	1778	+	5.1.3. Adverse Material
	1779	+	5.1.3.1. Documentation that may lead to or result in an adverse action
	1780	+	against a Teacher shall not be placed in a Teacher’s official
	1781	+	personnel file until a copy of such material has been provided to the
	1782	+	Teacher.
	1783	+	5.1.3.2. Placement of material in a Teacher’s official personnel file shall not
	1784	+
	1785	+	be construed as agreement by the Teacher with the contents of the
	1786	+	material.
	1787	+	5.1.3.3. Should the Teacher disagree with the contents of the material, s/he
	1788	+	shall have the right to respond, and the response shall be included in
	1789	+	the Teacher’s official personnel file.
	1790	+	5.1.3.4. A Teacher shall be free to request that materials of an adverse
	1791	+	nature that are older than three (3) years be removed from the
	1792	+	Teacher’s official personnel file. DCPS shall consider all such
	1793	+	requests unless it can demonstrate that the removal of such material
	1794	+	will compromise the interests of the school system. If approved, the
	1795	+	removal shall take place within thirty (30) School Days of the
	1796	+	request.
	1797	+	5.1.3.5. Materials of an adverse nature that become the subject of a
	1798	+	grievance shall be removed from a Teacher’s official personnel file
	1799	+	if so stipulated by the resolution of the grievance.
	1800	+	5.1.3.6. Lost Files
	1801	+	5.1.3.6.1. Lost files shall, within reason and if possible, be
	1802	+	retrieved, reconstructed, or restored at DCPS’s expense.
	1803	+	5.1.3.6.2. If the retrieval, reconstruction, or restoration of a
	1804	+	Teacher’s official personnel file indicates that
	1805	+	additional compensation or benefits are due to the
	1806	+	Teacher, DCPS shall provide such compensation or
	1807	+	benefits as soon as possible.
	1808	+	ARTICLE 6 - GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION
	1809	+	6.1. Statement of Principle
	1810	+	6.1.1. It shall be a guiding principle of this procedure that the parties shall make
	1811	+	every reasonable effort to resolve any dispute between them by mutual
	1812	+	agreement. The parties also agree that if a grievance is filed, the parties shall
	1813	+	make every reasonable effort to resolve the grievance by agreement at the
	1814	+	lowest possible step of the grievance procedure. Further, the parties agree to
	1815	+	utilize those methods already contained in the CBA, such as the SCAC and
	1816	+	the LSAT, to facilitate resolving disputes by mutual Agreement. Finally, the
	1817	+	parties expect that good faith observance, by their respective representatives,
	1818	+	of the principles and procedures set forth herein will result in the settlement
	1819	+	or withdrawal of substantially all grievances initiated hereunder at the lowest
	1820	+	possible step, and recognize their obligation to achieve that end.
	1821	+	6.2. Definition
	1822	+
	1823	+	6.2.1. A grievance is a complaint involving a work situation or a complaint that
	1824	+	there has been a deviation from, misinterpretation of, or misapplication of a
	1825	+	practice or policy; or a complaint that there has been a violation,
	1826	+	misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement.
	1827	+	6.3. Procedure
	1828	+	6.3.1. Either an employee or the WTU may raise a grievance, and, if raised by the
	1829	+	employee, the WTU may associate itself with the grievance at any time
	1830	+	except as otherwise provided. If raised by the WTU, the employee may not
	1831	+	thereafter raise the grievance himself, and if raised by the employee, he may
	1832	+	not thereafter cause the WTU to raise the same grievance independently. Any
	1833	+	grievance raised by the WTU on behalf of an employee must identify the
	1834	+	employee. The WTU may not process a grievance on behalf of an employee
	1835	+	without that employee's consent.
	1836	+	6.4. Grievances shall be resolved as follows:
	1837	+	6.4.1. STEP 1: Three stage mediation process
	1838	+	6.4.1.1. Stage 1
	1839	+	6.4.1.1.1. Any Teacher who wishes to raise a grievance must do
	1840	+	so in writing within fourteen (14) school days of the
	1841	+	date the Teacher or the WTU first learned of its cause.
	1842	+	The grievance shall be submitted in writing on a form
	1843	+	developed by the WTU. The form shall include:
	1844	+	6.4.1.1.1.1. The name(s) of the employee(s) involved;
	1845	+	6.4.1.1.1.2. A brief statement of the facts giving rise to
	1846	+	the grievance;
	1847	+	6.4.1.1.1.3. Where appropriate, a reference to the
	1848	+	provision(s) of the Agreement alleged to be
	1849	+	violated; and
	1850	+	6.4.1.1.1.4. The relief requested.
	1851	+	6.4.1.1.2. Within five school days after receipt thereof, the
	1852	+	principal and the Teacher should meet to resolve the
	1853	+	dispute informally and expeditiously. At the Teacher’s
	1854	+	option there may be present at such discussion a
	1855	+	representative of the WTU or any other school
	1856	+	employee, or outside representative selected by the
	1857	+	aggrieved employee who is not an officer, agent or
	1858	+	representative of another Teacher organization. At the
	1859	+	immediate Supervisor’s option, there may be present at
	1860	+
	1861	+	such meeting additional employees of the school
	1862	+	system selected by the immediate Supervisor. Prior to
	1863	+	the discussion the Teacher or the WTU shall identify
	1864	+	the discussion as Step 1, Stage 1 of this grievance
	1865	+	procedure. If the matter in dispute is not settled during
	1866	+	the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, immediately prior to the
	1867	+	termination of the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, the
	1868	+	Teacher or the WTU shall execute a duplicate form
	1869	+	provided by the WTU showing the date, time, place,
	1870	+	persons involved in the discussion, a written statement
	1871	+	of the grievance discussed, and the relief requested. The
	1872	+	form shall be signed by the employee and the
	1873	+	immediate Supervisor.
	1874	+	6.4.1.1.3. If the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
	1875	+	end of the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, the grievance
	1876	+	shall automatically move to Step 1, Stage 2 of this
	1877	+	grievance procedure. In addition, if no Step 1, Stage 1
	1878	+	meeting occurs within five school days after the
	1879	+	grievance is first raised, that grievance shall
	1880	+	automatically move to Step 1, Stage 2 of this grievance
	1881	+	procedure.
	1882	+	6.4.1.2. Stage 2
	1883	+	6.4.1.2.1. Within ten school days after the grievance reaches Step
	1884	+	1, Stage 2 of this grievance procedure, the Teacher
	1885	+	and/or WTU shall meet with the Instructional
	1886	+	Superintende nt in an effort to resolve the grievance. If
	1887	+	the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
	1888	+	end of the Step 1, Stage 2 meeting, the grievance shall
	1889	+	automatically move to Step 1, Stage 3 of this grievance
	1890	+	procedure. In addition, if no Step 1, Stage 2 meeting
	1891	+	occurs within ten school days after the grievance first
	1892	+	reaches Step 1, Stage 2 of this grievance procedure, the
	1893	+	grievance shall automatically move to Step 1, Stage 3
	1894	+	of this grievance procedure.
	1895	+	6.4.1.3. Stage 3
	1896	+	6.4.1.3.1. Within fourteen (14) school days after the grievance
	1897	+	reaches Step 1, Stage 3 of this grievance procedure, the
	1898	+	Teacher and/or the WTU shall schedule a meet ing in
	1899	+	the shared grievance scheduler with a representative of
	1900	+	DCPS’ Office of Labor Management and Employee
	1901	+	Relations (LMER) in an effort to resolve the grievance.
	1902	+	If the grievance scheduler does not have available
	1903	+
	1904	+	dates, the fourteen (14) school day period will not begin
	1905	+	to run until the WTU is given written notice of the
	1906	+	availability of new dates. Notwithstanding the
	1907	+	foregoing, the requirement of the shared grievance
	1908	+	scheduler will not apply to all outstanding grievances at
	1909	+	the time of ratification and grievances filed within less
	1910	+	than 90 days following ratification.
	1911	+	6.4.1.3.1.1. If DCPS does not respond to Step 1 Stage 3
	1912	+	grievances within thirty (30) school days of
	1913	+	a grievance meeting, then WTU may move
	1914	+	the matter to the next step within thirty (30)
	1915	+	school days of DCPS’s failure to respond in
	1916	+	time.
	1917	+
	1918	+	6.4.1.3.2. If the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
	1919	+	end of the Step 1, Stage 3 meeting, the parties may
	1920	+	mutually agree to submit the grievance to voluntary
	1921	+	mediation in accordance with the then current
	1922	+	Rules/Guidelines of the Federal Mediation and
	1923	+	Conciliation Service (“FMCS”). The parties shall
	1924	+	establish the timelines for completion of this mediation.
	1925	+	If the grievance is not resolved through the voluntary
	1926	+	mediation process with the agreed upon timeline, the
	1927	+	WTU shall have the right to move to Step 2 of the
	1928	+	grievance process, within 10 school days.
	1929	+	6.4.2. STEP 2
	1930	+	6.4.2.1. If the matter is not resolved at Step 1, the grievance shall advance to
	1931	+	Step 2.
	1932	+	6.4.2.2. The Chancellor, or his/her designee, and those he/she may further
	1933	+	name, shall meet with the representatives of the WTU, and with the
	1934	+	persons referred to in Step 1, on a date mutually agreed upon by
	1935	+	DCPS and WTU, and the Chancellor or designee shall render a
	1936	+	decision, in writing, within ten days of such meeting. This meeting
	1937	+	shall take the form of a hearing, before a neutral hearing officer
	1938	+	during the course of which all parties are afforded the opportunity
	1939	+	to present evidence, witnesses, and arguments in support of their
	1940	+	respective position(s). The hearing officers shall submit his/her
	1941	+	decision to the parties and the decision is binding absent a request
	1942	+	for arbitration by either party. As the Parties acknowledge the
	1943	+	mutual benefits of a Step 2 hearing decision for both DCPS and
	1944	+	WTU, DCPS shall make every effort to ensure hearings are
	1945	+
	1946	+	scheduled and held within 30 school days.
	1947	+	6.4.3. STEP 3
	1948	+	6.4.3.1. If either party is dissatisfied with the decision rendered at Step 2 or
	1949	+	a Step 2 hearing is not scheduled or held within 30 school days of
	1950	+	the grievance being moved to that level, it may invoke arbitration of
	1951	+	the grievance by filing notice with the American Arbitration
	1952	+	Association within thirty (30) school days after its receipt of the
	1953	+	Step 2 decision. Simultaneously, notice shall be sent to the
	1954	+	Chancellor of DCPS, and the Office of Labor Management and
	1955	+	Employee Relations.
	1956	+	6.4.3.2. The question in dispute, jointly stipulated to if possible, shall be
	1957	+	referred to an arbitrator selected by the Parties, or to an arbitrator
	1958	+	selected by the Parties from a panel provided by the American
	1959	+	Arbitration Association.
	1960	+	6.4.3.3. The arbitrator shall hear and decide only one grievance in each
	1961	+	case. S/he shall not be bound by formal rules of evidence. S/he shall
	1962	+	be bound by and must comply with all the terms of this Agreement.
	1963	+	S/he shall have no power to delete or modify in any way any of the
	1964	+	provisions of this Agreement. S/he shall have the power to make
	1965	+	appropriate awards. The arbitrator shall render his/her decision in
	1966	+	writing, setting forth the arbitrator's opinion and conclusions on the
	1967	+	issues submitted within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the
	1968	+	hearing. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding
	1969	+	upon DCPS, WTU and all Teachers.
	1970	+	6.4.3.4. No provision of this Agreement, which is a matter of policy, shall
	1971	+	be subject to arbitration.
	1972	+	6.4.3.5. Fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne by the non-
	1973	+	prevailing party.
	1974	+	6.4.3.6. No individual employee may invoke arbitration.
	1975	+	6.4.3.7. When a grievance is raised and involves a matter of general
	1976	+	application, the initial step shall be Step 2.
	1977	+	6.5. General
	1978	+	6.5.1. No matter shall be entertained as a grievance at any step , unless it has been
	1979	+	raised with the other party within fourteen (14) school days after the Teacher
	1980	+	or the WTU first learned of its cause.
	1981	+	6.5.2. All time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement,
	1982	+	but if not extended, must be strictly observed.
	1983	+
	1984	+	6.5.3. If a Teacher or the WTU fails to file a grievance within the time limits
	1985	+	specified in these procedures, and DCPS does not object within five (5)
	1986	+	school days after receipt of the grievance, its right to object to the late filing
	1987	+	is waived. However in no case may a grievance be filed more than thirty (30)
	1988	+	school days after the Teacher or the WTU learned of the event giving rise to
	1989	+	it. If the matter in dispute is not resolved within the period provided for any
	1990	+	step, the next step may be invoked.
	1991	+	6.5.4. Once a grievance has been filed, it may not be altered, except that the
	1992	+	Grievant may delete items from the grievance.
	1993	+	6.5.5. If the WTU is not a party to Steps 1 or 2 of this Article, then the disposition
	1994	+	of the dispute shall not be a precedent with respect to it.
	1995	+	6.5.6. No hearing shall be open to the public unless all parties agree.
	1996	+	6.5.7. The fact that a grievance is filed by an employee, regardless of its
	1997	+	disposition, shall not be recorded in the employee's personnel file, any file or
	1998	+	record used in the promotion process, for any recommendation for job
	1999	+	placement; nor shall an employee be placed in jeopardy or be subject to
	2000	+	reprisal for having pursued this grievance procedure.
	2001	+	6.5.8. Any hearing provided for in this Article shall be conducted at a time and
	2002	+	place which will afford a fair and reasonable opportunity for all persons,
	2003	+	including witnesses, required to attend. Witnesses shall be present in the
	2004	+	hearing only when their testimony is presented. When hearings are held
	2005	+	during school hours, employees required to be present shall be excused with
	2006	+	pay for that purpose.
	2007	+	6.5.9. The Parties to this collective bargaining agreement agree that either Party
	2008	+	may present witness testimony using video conferencing technology at Step 2
	2009	+	and/or arbitration Hearing that are not related to a Teacher’s suspension or
	2010	+	dismissal. Arbitrations related to a Teacher’s suspension or dismissal require
	2011	+	written mutual consent for the use of video conferencing technology. Not
	2012	+	withstanding the foregoing, mutual written consent for video testimony will
	2013	+	continue to be required for all outstanding grievances at the time of
	2014	+	ratification and grievances filed within less than 90 days following
	2015	+	ratification.
	2016	+	6.5.10. DCPS and the WTU shall have the right, at their own expense, to legal and/or
	2017	+	stenographic assistance at Step 3.
	2018	+	6.5.11. Employees and the WTU shall follow the procedures in this Article regarding
	2019	+	any grievance.
	2020	+	6.5.12. No recording device shall be used at Step 1, 2, or 3 of this procedure. No
	2021	+	person shall be present at any of these steps for the purpose of recording the
	2022	+	discussion.
	2023	+
	2024	+	6.5.13. At Step 3, there shall be a single chief spokesperson on each side, provided
	2025	+	that this shall not preclude any participant at Step 3 from speaking.
	2026	+	6.5.14. DCPS shall comply with grievance settlements and arbitration awards within
	2027	+	60 days of the effective date of the completion of the settlement or receipt of
	2028	+	the arbitrator's award and submission of all necessary paperwork submitted
	2029	+	by the employee.
	2030	+	6.5.15. The Parties shall conduct joint training for all Teachers and Supervisors on
	2031	+	the content of this Agreement and conflict resolution. This training shall be
	2032	+	conducted as a part of the ongoing professional development program by the
	2033	+	Director of Human Resources or his/her designee, the General Counsel of
	2034	+	DCPS or his/her designee(s) and the President of the WTU or his/her
	2035	+	designee(s). The joint training shall be conducted once each year, within the
	2036	+	first three months of the School Year under the auspices of the FEP.
	2037	+	6.5.16. At the discretion of the WTU, any grievance concerning discipline, and/or
	2038	+	discharge (including discharges that are evaluation related to violations of the
	2039	+	evaluation process), may be initiated at Step 2 of this grievance procedure.
	2040	+	6.6. Joint Grievance Committee
	2041	+	6.6.1. The parties shall establish a joint grievance committee to meet once monthly
	2042	+	to accomplish the following:
	2043	+	6.6.1.1. Monitor and track the status of grievances at Step 1 and 2.
	2044	+	6.6.1.2. Collect and analyze data regarding the frequency and location of
	2045	+	particular grievances and report to the FEP Committee.
	2046	+	6.6.1.3. The Joint Grievance Committee shall have the discretion to
	2047	+	intervene in schools where the data indicates that the most
	2048	+	grievances are filed.
	2049	+	6.6.1.4. This committee shall operate under the auspices of the FEP.
	2050	+
	2051	+
	2052	+	ARTICLE 7 - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
	2053	+	7.1. The intent of this Article is to establish a process for progressive discipline, which may
	2054	+	lead to a written reprimand, a suspension, or a disciplinary discharge.
	2055	+	7.2. In the administration of this Article, the primary principle shall be that discipline shall
	2056	+	be corrective in nature rather than punitive.
	2057	+	7.3. The standard for disciplining permanent employees shall be just cause. The standard
	2058	+	for disciplining probationary employees shall be not arbitrary or capricious, as
	2059	+	opposed to at will.
	2060	+	7.4. Disciplinary actions shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration process provided
	2061	+	for in this Agreement.
	2062	+
	2063	+	7.5. Discussion
	2064	+	7.5.1 For minor offenses, management has a responsibility to discuss such
	2065	+	matters with the employee. Such discussions are not considered discipline
	2066	+	and are not subject to the grievance procedure. Such discussions shall not
	2067	+	be noted in the employee’s Official Personnel File, and may not be cited as
	2068	+	an element of prior adverse record in any subsequent disciplinary action
	2069	+	against the employee.
	2070	+
	2071	+	7.6. Written Reprimands
	2072	+
	2073	+	7.6.1. A written reprimand is a disciplinary notice in writing, identified as an
	2074	+	official disciplinary written reprimand, which shall include an explanation of
	2075	+	a deficiency or misconduct to be corrected.
	2076	+	7.6.2. A written reprimand based upon an act or omission by the Teacher shall be
	2077	+	placed in the personnel file within a reasonable period of time following the
	2078	+	incident, provided that the Teacher has had an opportunity to review the
	2079	+	materials and to comment thereon.
	2080	+	7.6.3. A reasonable period of time following the incident shall be for the purpose of
	2081	+	investigating the incident, but shall not exceed five (5) days, unless there is
	2082	+	written mutual Agreement to extend the period.
	2083	+	7.6.4. If the Administrator concludes that there is no basis for the allegations, no
	2084	+	reprimand will be placed in the file.
	2085	+	7.6.5. If the Administrator concludes that there is a basis for the allegation, the
	2086	+	reprimand shall be placed in the personnel file after the Teacher has been
	2087	+	provided a copy. Should the Teacher disagree with the contents of the
	2088	+	material, the Teacher shall have the right to answer such material, and the
	2089	+
	2090	+	answer shall be filed with the reprimand in the Teacher’s personnel file.
	2091	+	7.6.6. A Teacher has the right, upon request, to have a WTU representative present
	2092	+	during an investigatory meeting with the Administrator.
	2093	+	7.6.7. If a reprimand is placed in a Teacher’s official personnel file contrary to the
	2094	+	procedures described above, that reprimand shall be immediately removed
	2095	+	from the Teacher’s official personnel file.
	2096	+	7.7. Procedures for Written Reprimands:
	2097	+
	2098	+	7.7.1. The steps set forth below will be followed with respect to WTU Teachers
	2099	+	whose performance or conduct warrants a written reprimand by his/her
	2100	+	Supervisor. Reasons for a letter of reprimand include, but are not limited to,
	2101	+	unsatisfactory performance, unprofessional conduct, and persistent violation
	2102	+	of or refusal to obey the school laws of the District of Columbia or
	2103	+	reasonable regulations prescribed by DCPS of Education.
	2104	+	7.7.2. Verbal warning (oral only, not provided in writing);
	2105	+	7.7.3. Written warning (maintained in unit Teacher’s site or program personnel
	2106	+	file);
	2107	+	7.7.4. Letter of Reprimand (maintained in unit Teacher’s district personnel file).
	2108	+	7.7.5. The Supervisor shall have the discretion to determine the number of verbal
	2109	+	and written warnings prior to issuing a written reprimand.
	2110	+	7.7.6. In cases of egregious conduct, the Supervisor may issue a letter of reprimand
	2111	+	without previously having issued either a verbal or written warning.
	2112	+	7.7.7. A written reprimand based upon an act or omission by the Teacher shall be
	2113	+	placed in the personnel file within a reasonable period of time following the
	2114	+	incident, provided that the Teacher has had the opportunity to review the
	2115	+	materials and to comment thereon.
	2116	+
	2117	+	7.8. Suspensions or Disciplinary Discharge
	2118	+
	2119	+	7.8.1. In the case of suspensions or disciplinary discharges, the official taking the
	2120	+	action shall provide the employee with advance written notice of the
	2121	+	charge[s], which shall include a specific statement of the evidence supporting
	2122	+	such charge[s], no later than ten (10) school days prior to the effective date of
	2123	+	the discipline. At the option of DCPS, an employee shall either remain on the
	2124	+	job or in pay status for the entire ten (10) day period.
	2125	+	7.8.2. Within five (5) school days of the receipt of the notice, the WTU and/or
	2126	+
	2127	+	employee has the right to review all documents related to the charges, meet
	2128	+	with representatives from the Office of the Chancellor before implementation
	2129	+	of the proposed suspension or disciplinary discharge, and to provide a written
	2130	+	reply along with supporting documents against the charges. The decision
	2131	+	shall go into effect as stated unless upon consideration of all relevant facts by
	2132	+	the official taking the action, the action is to be modified, at which time the
	2133	+	employee and the WTU shall be so notified in writing of the modification.
	2134	+	The disciplinary action or disciplinary discharge shall not take effect until the
	2135	+	requirements of this article are satisfied. All suspensions shall be
	2136	+	administered in a manner which causes the Teacher to lose no more pay than
	2137	+	the actual days of suspension.
	2138	+	7.8.3. The initiation of the disciplinary action shall be taken no later than forty- five
	2139	+	(45) school days after the Supervisor’s knowledge of the alleged infraction.
	2140	+	In cases requiring an investigation, any investigation conducted by or on
	2141	+	behalf of DCPS into the alleged infraction shall be completed, with any
	2142	+	investigation report provided to the employee involved and to the WTU
	2143	+	within fifty-five (55) calendar days after the Supervisor’s knowledge of the
	2144	+	alleged infraction. This time limit may be extended by mutual consent, but if
	2145	+	not so extended, must be strictly adhered to. In instances where an external
	2146	+	agency has become involved, this timeframe shall be tolled for a period of
	2147	+	not more than sixty- five (65) days. Should the external agency fail to
	2148	+	complete its investigation within 65 days, DCPS will commence and
	2149	+	complete its investigation within the timelines outlined above.
	2150	+
	2151	+	7.8.4. In cases where retaining the employee on duty may be injurious to the
	2152	+	employee, students, or to others, the employee may be placed immediately on
	2153	+	administrative leave pending further administrative action.
	2154	+	7.8.5. Teachers may not be suspended on non- school days.
	2155	+
	2156	+	7.9. Disciplinary Conferences
	2157	+
	2158	+	Any Teacher has the right, upon request, to be represented at any disciplinary
	2159	+	conference. The Teacher shall be notified in advance of said administrative
	2160	+	conference. A WTU representative may accompany the Teacher to said conference
	2161	+	and may speak on behalf of the Teacher upon the Teacher’s request.
	2162	+
	2163	+	7.10. Allegations of Corporal Punishment
	2164	+	As soon as a Supervisor becomes aware of an allegation of corporal punishment , the Supervisor
	2165	+	shall immediately notify the affected Teacher and the WTU Building Representative that an
	2166	+	allegation of corporal punishment has been made. Additionally, within two school days of the
	2167	+	Supervisor’s knowledge of an allegation, the Supervisor shall provide the Teacher and WTU
	2168	+
	2169	+	with written notification that an allegation of corporal punishment has been made against the
	2170	+	Teacher. Prior to any investigatory meeting, interview, or discussion with DCPS, the Supervisor
	2171	+	shall inform the Teacher of his or her right to be accompanied by a WTU representative. In
	2172	+	circumstances where allegations of corporal punishment are reported to the Principal, prior to
	2173	+	notifying security or the police, the Supervisor shall give the Teacher the option of reporting to
	2174	+	the police precinct, accompanied by a WTU Field Representative if desired, to discuss the
	2175	+	allegation with the proper law enforcement authorities.
	2176	+
	2177	+	7.11. Professional Courtesy
	2178	+
	2179	+	7.11.1. As appropriate protocol, and when possible, all differences of an
	2180	+	interpersonal nature should be worked out between an informal conference
	2181	+	between the Teacher and the Administrator. When interpersonal differences
	2182	+	occur, the parties recognize that it is inappropriate to criticize each other in
	2183	+	the presence of others.
	2184	+	7.12. Complaints
	2185	+
	2186	+	7.12.1. When a Teacher becomes the subject of a complaint, the following processes
	2187	+	should be adhered to:
	2188	+	7.12.1.1. Every effort should be made to resolve the complaint at the earliest
	2189	+	possible stage. Whenever possible, the complaint concerning the
	2190	+	Teacher should be made directly by the complainant to the Teacher
	2191	+	against whom the complaint is made.
	2192	+	7.12.1.2. If the complainant is unable or unwilling to resolve the complaint
	2193	+	directly with the Teacher involved, he/she may submit a written
	2194	+	complaint to the Teacher’s Supervisor.
	2195	+	7.12.1.3. Upon receipt of a written complaint, a copy shall be provided to a
	2196	+	Teacher within seventy-two (72) hours. During school vacation
	2197	+	periods, such copy shall be sent Certified Mail, Return Receipt
	2198	+	Requested. After receipt of the copy, a Teacher shall have up to five
	2199	+	(5) days to prepare his/her response.
	2200	+
	2201	+	7.12.2. The written complaint must include:
	2202	+	7.12.2.1. The name of each of the parties involved;
	2203	+	7.12.2.2. A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts
	2204	+	surrounding it; and
	2205	+	7.12.2.3. A specific description of any prior attempts to discuss the complaint
	2206	+
	2207	+	with the Teacher.
	2208	+	7.12.3. Areas of concern regarding the complaint shall be discussed with the Teacher
	2209	+	in private. All matters relating to a complaint are to be kept confidential.
	2210	+	7.12.4. Documents, communications, and records dealing with the complaint shall be
	2211	+	placed in the Teacher’s personnel file. When a complaint is unfounded and
	2212	+	unsubstantiated, all related documents and records will be returned to the
	2213	+	Teacher within five working days.
	2214	+	7.12.5. The investigation and resolution of all complaints shall be completed within
	2215	+	fifteen (15) calendar days, unless the time is extended by mutual written
	2216	+	consent of the parties.
	2217	+	7.12.6. The Administrator investigating the complaint shall proceed in an impartial
	2218	+	manner and shall objectively weigh all facts of the complaint prior to
	2219	+	reaching a conclusion.
	2220	+	7.12.7. The complaint process outlined in this section is not applicable to DCMR,
	2221	+	Title 5, Chapter 14, and “ADVERSE ACTIONS”. Nor is it applicable in
	2222	+	cases of sexual harassment or physical/sexual abuse of a student.
	2223	+
	2224	+
	2225	+	ARTICLE 8 - CHAPTER MEETINGS
	2226	+	8.1. SCAC and Local School Chapter Meetings
	2227	+	8.1.1. On or before the last school day in September, the WTU Building
	2228	+	Representative shall notify the Supervisor of the dates during the school year
	2229	+	when the SCAC and Local School Chapter will hold their regularly
	2230	+	scheduled meetings.
	2231	+	8.1.2. The Supervisor shall include the Chapter and SCAC meeting dates and times
	2232	+	in the local school calendar.
	2233	+	8.1.3. Local School Chapter Meetings shall be held during the lunch period or
	2234	+	outside of normal school hours in a manner that will not interfere with the
	2235	+	School’s instructional program.
	2236	+	8.1.4. Within 24 hours of each meeting, the WTU Building Representative shall
	2237	+	notify the building Supervisor of the names of persons other than chapter
	2238	+	Teachers or WTU officials who plan to attend.
	2239	+
	2240	+	ARTICLE 9 - CONSULTATION WITH SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY
	2241	+	COMMITTEE
	2242	+
	2243	+	9.1. Supervisor Consultation with School Chapter Advisory Committee
	2244	+	9.1.1. On or before the last school day of August, the building Supervisor and
	2245	+	his/her designees (Teachers excluded) and the School Chapter Advisory
	2246	+	Committee (SCAC) shall meet and establish the dates during the school year
	2247	+	for their monthly meetings. Once established, these dates shall be included in
	2248	+	the school calendar. Each month these meetings shall be held to discuss
	2249	+	instructional issues, school policy and questions pertaining to the
	2250	+	implementation of this Agreement. Decisions reached at these meetings shall
	2251	+	not change the Agreement, established Board Rule or any system-wide
	2252	+	policy or procedure.
	2253	+	9.1.2. The names of the Teachers of the School Chapter Advisory Committee shall
	2254	+	be furnished to the principal within ten (10) school days after the election.
	2255	+	Any change in the membership of the School Chapter Advisory Committee
	2256	+	shall be reported to the Supervisor, in writing, as soon as possible, after the
	2257	+	change is made.
	2258	+	9.1.3. If the Building Representative plans to invite other WTU officials, s/he shall
	2259	+	provide the Supervisor with notice at least twenty- four (24) hours prior to the
	2260	+	meeting. Likewise, if the Supervisor plans to invite other DCPS officials,
	2261	+	s/he shall provide the Building Representative with notice at least twenty -
	2262	+	four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
	2263	+	9.1.4. In an effort to ensure that such meetings are as productive and as efficient as
	2264	+	possible, the Supervisor and the SCAC shall provide each other with a list of
	2265	+	agenda items at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to each meeting.
	2266	+	9.1.5. The School Chapter Advisory Committee shall be free to invite WTU
	2267	+	officials to attend such meetings. The Supervisor shall be free to invite
	2268	+	central officials to such meetings.
	2269	+	9.1.6. No persons attending such meetings shall use the information obtained in
	2270	+	said meetings for any purpose inconsistent with the purpose of this
	2271	+	Agreement.
	2272	+
	2273	+	ARTICLE 10 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE WTU
	2274	+	10.1. Information Sharing at the Organization Level
	2275	+	10.1.1. Upon request, the Parties shall make available to each other, in a timely
	2276	+	manner, all information relevant to contract negotiations and to the
	2277	+	enforcement of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Teachers’
	2278	+	names and addresses, Teachers’ length of service, Teachers’ employment
	2279	+	data, vacancies, and School budgets, that is not confidential or otherwise
	2280	+	protected from disclosure by law.
	2281	+
	2282	+	10.1.2. DCPS shall make available to the WTU, in a timely manner, unedited copies
	2283	+	of all documents relevant to grievance cases that are not protected from
	2284	+	disclosure by law.
	2285	+	10.1.3. DCPS shall offer training on the School budgeting process to all LSAT
	2286	+	Teachers.
	2287	+
	2288	+	ARTICLE 11 - TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
	2289	+	11.1. Transparency and Disclosure of Information
	2290	+	11.1.1. All official announcements to teachers and other information of interest to
	2291	+	teachers shall be posted upon receipt by the Supervisor on the school’s main
	2292	+	office bulletin boards for review by teachers. Simultaneously, a copy will be
	2293	+	provided to the Building Representative. When such announcement contains
	2294	+	compliance deadlines, or where timelines are a factor in the content of the
	2295	+	announcement, copies shall be distributed to all teachers.
	2296	+	11.1.2. A copy of the current teaching and non- teaching assignments and the per-
	2297	+	period class coverage rotation list will be posted on the school’s main office
	2298	+	bulletin board in each school by October 1st. Changes resulting from the
	2299	+	addition, deletion or reorganization of teachers in a building will be posted
	2300	+	promptly. A copy will be furnished to the Building Representative within two
	2301	+	school days of any change.
	2302	+	11.1.3. A current copy of a comprehensive staff roster, the school building seniority
	2303	+	list, and full information concerning regular and extra-duty assignments shall
	2304	+	be made available upon request. The seniority list shall contain the name of
	2305	+	the Teacher, the date of entry into the school, the number of years of building
	2306	+	seniority, and the date of certification.
	2307	+	11.1.4. A copy of the DCMR and the Chancellor’s Directives shall be maintained in
	2308	+	the school business office and shall be available for use by teachers and the
	2309	+	WTU Building Representative.
	2310	+	11.1.5. Information pertaining to Local School Plans, school budgets and financial
	2311	+	expenditures shall be available to Teachers in the following manner:
	2312	+	11.1.5.1. A current copy of the Local School Plan, including an up- to-date
	2313	+	school budget, shall be maintained in the school library and the
	2314	+	main office at all times for review by teachers. Teachers shall be
	2315	+	provided a copy or allowed to make a copy upon request.
	2316	+	11.1.5.2. The Supervisor shall inform the Building Representative of
	2317	+	proposed changes to the Local School Plan and budgetary spending
	2318	+	priorities before making them.
	2319	+
	2320	+	11.1.5.3. The Supervisor shall meet with the teaching staff to obtain input on
	2321	+	the Local School Plan and budgetary spending priorities during the
	2322	+	development of the plan. Once the plan is completed, the
	2323	+	Supervisor shall meet with the staff to present the plan in its final
	2324	+	form for review and discussion, prior to submission to the central
	2325	+	office.
	2326	+	11.1.5.4. The Supervisor shall provide the Building Representative and all
	2327	+	members of the LSAT a copy of all budgetary information and
	2328	+	other relevant documentation (e.g., test data, etc.) needed to
	2329	+	reasonably and effectively participate in decision-making in the
	2330	+	development of the Local School Plan and the budgetary priorities.
	2331	+	11.1.6. In buildings where no central communication system is in operation, routine
	2332	+	announcements shall, in a timely manner, be posted on a bulletin board in the
	2333	+	main office, published in a daily bulletin to be placed in Teachers’ School
	2334	+	mailboxes, or sent via e-mail.
	2335	+	11.2. DCPS-WTU Meetings
	2336	+	11.2.1. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or her/his
	2337	+	designee) agree to meet twice per month to foster collaboration and to
	2338	+	proactively and constructively address any disagreements.
	2339	+	11.2.2. The Parties agree to establish a calendar for such meetings no later than
	2340	+	September 30 annually.
	2341	+	11.2.3. In an effort to ensure that such meetings are as productive and as efficient as
	2342	+	possible, the Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or
	2343	+	her/his designee) shall make every effort to provide her/his counterpart with
	2344	+	a list of agenda items at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to each meeting.
	2345	+	11.2.4. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or her/his
	2346	+	designee) shall be permitted to invite Teachers of their respective
	2347	+	organizations to the meetings, as necessary.
	2348	+	11.2.5. DCPS and the WTU agree that they shall jointly establish ad hoc working
	2349	+	groups, as necessary, to address issues that arise during the standing bi-
	2350	+	monthly meetings.
	2351	+
	2352	+	ARTICLE 12 - BULLETIN BOARDS
	2353	+	12.1. The Supervisor shall provide a minimum of sixteen (16) square feet of bulletin board
	2354	+	space in the main office for the exclusive use of the WTU.
	2355	+	12.2. If sufficient bulletin board space does not exist to satisfy the requirements outlined
	2356	+
	2357	+	above, the WTU shall have a minimum of one-half (1/2) of the space on the existing
	2358	+	board(s) in the school office. If half (1/2) of the space on such boards does not equal
	2359	+	sixteen (16) square feet, the Supervisor shall permit the WTU to install new bulletin
	2360	+	boards or shall make WTU-approved accommodations in lieu of additional space.
	2361	+	12.3. The Building Representative shall provide the Supervisor with a copy of all materials
	2362	+	the WTU plans to display in its dedicated bulletin board space.
	2363	+
	2364	+
	2365	+	ARTICLE 13 - TEACHER PROMOTION POLICIES
	2366	+	13.1. Teacher Promotion Policies
	2367	+	13.1.1. All teachers are entitled to have knowledge of promotion policies and
	2368	+	procedures. A copy of promotion policies shall be maintained in the business
	2369	+	office in each school and shall be available for use by teachers.
	2370	+	13.1.2. All vacancies to be filled competitively shall be advertised by the school
	2371	+	system. The advertisement shall set forth the grade level, application
	2372	+	procedures and deadline date for submission of applications. Additional
	2373	+	information concerning positions may be secured from the Office of Human
	2374	+	Resources.
	2375	+	13.1.3. Announcements of vacancies shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
	2376	+	business office bulletin board in each school or office by the responsible
	2377	+	officer in charge. Copies shall be sent to the WTU.
	2378	+	13.1.4. After the date of publication of the announcement, applicants shall be given
	2379	+	at least fourteen (14) calendar days to submit their applications for the
	2380	+	vacancies they are seeking to fill.
	2381	+	13.1.5. Every Teacher applicant who is not selected will be advised in writing within
	2382	+	twenty (20) school days after the position has been filled. An applicant may
	2383	+	request a conference through the Office of Human Resources.
	2384	+
	2385	+	ARTICLE 14 - DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROPERTY
	2386	+	14.1. Protection from Liability
	2387	+	14.1.1. Teachers shall not be held liable for loss, damage, or destruction of school
	2388	+	property when such loss, damage, or destruction is not the fault of the
	2389	+	Teacher.
	2390	+	14.1.2. Teachers shall report any loss, damage, or destruction of school property to
	2391	+	their Supervisor immediately upon becoming aware of such loss, damage, or
	2392	+
	2393	+	destruction.
	2394	+	14.2. Protection from Loss, Damage, or Destruction of Personal Property
	2395	+	14.2.1. DCPS shall process under applicable District of Columbia regulations any
	2396	+	application by a Teacher for reimbursement for loss, damage, or destruction,
	2397	+	while on duty in the school, of personal property of a kind normally worn to
	2398	+	or brought into school when the Teacher has not been negligent. An
	2399	+	application shall not be processed if the loss is covered by insurance. The
	2400	+	term “personal property” shall not include cash.
	2401	+	14.2.2. The terms “loss,” “damage,” and “destruction” shall not include the effects of
	2402	+	normal wear and tear and use.
	2403	+
	2404	+	ARTICLE 15 - TEACHER EVALUATION
	2405	+	15.1. Per D.C. Code § 1- 617.18, notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or
	2406	+	regulation, during fiscal year 2006 and each succeeding fiscal year, the evaluation
	2407	+	process and instruments for evaluating District of Columbia Public Schools employees
	2408	+	shall be a non- negotiable item for collective bargaining purposes.
	2409	+	15.2. Though not required to do so per Section 15.1 above, DCPS makes the following
	2410	+	commitments:
	2411	+	15.2.1. The WTU shall have the opportunity to consult with the Chancellor on
	2412	+	theTeacher evaluation process prior to its implementation.
	2413	+	15.2.2. Teachers will be provided a copy of the documentation of all formal
	2414	+	observations prior to the end of the school year. A teacher shall be given a
	2415	+	copy of his/her final evaluation promptly following the final evaluation
	2416	+	conference between the teacher and the rating officer. The copy, which
	2417	+	includes the signature of the reviewing officer, shall be given to the teacher
	2418	+	promptly after the evaluation year but not later than September 30 of that
	2419	+	calendar year.
	2420	+	15.2.3. Copies of the evaluation process shall be made available to each teacher.
	2421	+	15.2.4. DCPS and the WTU recognize the importance of the evaluation process. To
	2422	+	that end, DCPS shall develop and implement professional development for
	2423	+	all Teachers on the evaluation process.
	2424	+	15.3. DCPS’s compliance with the evaluation process, and not the evaluation judgment,
	2425	+	shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure.
	2426	+	15.4. The standard for separation under the evaluation process shall be “just cause,” which
	2427	+	shall be defined as adherence to the evaluation process only.
	2428	+
	2429	+	15.5. Employees maintain their rights to appeal below average or unsatisfactory
	2430	+	performance evaluations pursuant to Title 5 of the DCMR, Sections 1306.8- 1306.13.
	2431	+	1
	2432	+
	2433	+	15.6. If a Teacher decides to challenge an alleged violation of the evaluation process, s/he
	2434	+	has the option to request mediation at Step 1 or to commence a grievance at Step 2. If
	2435	+	the alleged violation occurs in connection with an evaluation that results in
	2436	+	termination, the hearing at Step 2 shall receive priority over all other pending
	2437	+	grievances except those related to termination.
	2438	+	15.7. The commitments in Section 15.2 above shall in no way constitute a limitation on
	2439	+	DCPS’s authority over the evaluation process and instruments as described in section
	2440	+	15.1 above.
	2441	+
	2442	+	ARTICLE 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SCHOOL OPERATIONS
	2443	+	16.1. Interruption of the scheduled program of instruction during the day shall be kept at a
	2444	+	minimum.
	2445	+	16.2. In buildings where no central communication system is in operation, routine
	2446	+	announcements shall be posted on the bulletin board, published in the daily bulletin, or
	2447	+	shall be sent to teachers at scheduled times previously agreed upon by the Supervisor
	2448	+	and the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
	2449	+	16.3. In buildings where the central communication systems are operable, the system shall
	2450	+	be used only for:
	2451	+
	2452	+	16.3.1. Routine announcements at scheduled times determined by the Supervisor or
	2453	+	his/her designee in consultation with the School Chapter Advisory
	2454	+	Committee;
	2455	+	16.3.2. Emergency directions concerning all personnel at any time; and
	2456	+
	2457	+	1
	2458	+	5 DCMR Sections 1306.8- 1306.13 are as follows:
	2459	+
	2460	+	1306.8 Employees shall have the right to appeal below average or unsatisfactory performance evaluations.
	2461	+
	2462	+	1306.9 Except as provided in § 1306.3, appeal of a performance rating of "below averag e" or "unsatisfactory" shall be
	2463	+	made in writing to the Superintendent of Schools within thirty (30) days of receipt of the contested evaluation.
	2464	+
	2465	+	1306.10 An appeal shall set forth the reasons for the appeal. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Superintendent may establish an
	2466	+	Impart ial Review Board consisting of three persons.
	2467	+
	2468	+	1306.11 The Impartial Review Board shall be responsible for reviewing, on behalf of the Superintendent, the
	2469	+	information availab le concerning performance of the individual.
	2470	+
	2471	+	1306.12 The Superintendent of Schools shall advise the employee, in writing, of the disposition of the contested evaluation.
	2472	+
	2473	+	1306.13 Any further appeal from the decision of the Superintendent by the employee shall be to the D.C. Office of Employee
	2474	+	Appeals, pursuant to procedures established by that office.
	2475	+
	2476	+	16.3.3. Individual communications of any emergency nature to any given room only
	2477	+	when time is an essential factor.
	2478	+
	2479	+	16.4. Under no circumstances will the electronic communication system be used to monitor
	2480	+	the activities in a classroom or teachers’ cafeteria without the knowledge and consent
	2481	+	of the Teacher(s).
	2482	+	16.5. In cases of emergency, phone messages for Teachers shall be delivered immediately or
	2483	+	as soon as the Teacher can be reached. Other telephone messages will be placed in the
	2484	+	teachers’ mailboxes. This message shall include the date and time of the call.
	2485	+	16.6. The handling of funds in any school will be worked out by Agreement between the
	2486	+	Supervisor and the Teacher or teachers involved. This provision shall not apply to a
	2487	+	Teacher who handles funds for an activity initiated by the Teacher. Teachers in career
	2488	+	development centers/vocational programs who teach shop may be required to handle
	2489	+	funds for shop work. Such teachers shall be covered against any loss of life or limb by
	2490	+	Disability Compensation and any claim for personal property lost while handling such
	2491	+	funds shall be processed in accordance with applicable laws.
	2492	+	16.7. Solicitation of Money
	2493	+
	2494	+	16.7.1. Solicitation of teachers in any school building for contributions or donations
	2495	+	shall be limited to announcement of opportunities for such contributions.
	2496	+	16.7.2. Teachers shall not be required to collect money for any non- school-related
	2497	+	organization.
	2498	+
	2499	+	16.8. Emergency School Closing
	2500	+
	2501	+	The Chancellor shall announce any emergency closing at the earliest possible time
	2502	+	and shall submit such announcements for broadcast by local radio and television
	2503	+	stations.
	2504	+
	2505	+	16.9. All teachers shall be provided a locker, or a locker-cabinet, and a desk in each building
	2506	+	to which the Teacher is assigned. One of the items shall be lockable. In the event that
	2507	+	any Teacher places an additional lock on such property, either a duplicate key or the
	2508	+	combination thereof shall be provided to the Supervisor. In emergencies where the
	2509	+	Supervisor needs to open the locked property, the Supervisor shall first seek to reach
	2510	+	the Teacher and obtain the consent to unlock the property. In the event the Supervisor
	2511	+	is unable to reach the Teacher, or obtain consent, the Supervisor may open the lock.
	2512	+	16.10. DCPS shall not hold a Teacher responsible for any injury to a student, which the
	2513	+	Teacher could not reasonably prevent.
	2514	+
	2515	+	16.11. Department Chairpersons
	2516	+
	2517	+	16.11.1. Department Chairpersons who receive a stipend shall be chosen from the
	2518	+	current staff by the following process:
	2519	+	16.11.2. Candidates for such positions will be interviewed by the School Personnel
	2520	+	Committee (that shall consist of a member of the department for which the
	2521	+	person is being interviewed), which will rank the candidates they deem
	2522	+	qualified in order of preference.
	2523	+	16.11.3. The Personnel Committee shall make a final recommendation to the
	2524	+	Supervisor, who shall make the final decision.
	2525	+	16.11.4. This process shall take place during the month of May of each school year.
	2526	+	Chairpersons shall be appointed to a one-year term beginning on the day after
	2527	+	the last day of school for students.
	2528	+	16.11.5. In schools where department or grade-level chairpersons do not receive
	2529	+	stipends, Teachers in each department or grade level shall be free to elect
	2530	+	their own chairperson from among themselves by majority vote in secret
	2531	+	ballot of all Teachers in the department or grade level. Upon his/her election,
	2532	+	the elected chairperson will notify the building administrator in writing of
	2533	+	his/her chairpersonship. Said election shall be held during the month of May
	2534	+	of each school year. DCPS shall not be involved in any part of the election
	2535	+	procedure described in this paragraph.
	2536	+	16.11.6. Specific duties, responsibilities and requirements shall be developed for
	2537	+	department and grade-level chairpersons by the Office of Human Resources.
	2538	+
	2539	+	16.12. Safe Conditions in Schools
	2540	+	16.12.1. No class shall be held in any room or building where the teachers or children
	2541	+	would be in physical danger because of the existence of unsafe conditions as
	2542	+	determined by the Supervisor in consultation with the School Chapter
	2543	+	Advisory Committee or with the appropriate District of Columbia
	2544	+	government agency. The decision reached shall be made in the best interest
	2545	+	of all concerned.
	2546	+	16.12.2. DCPS shall be responsible for furnishing and maintaining conditions of
	2547	+	employment that are free of hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause
	2548	+	accidents, injury or illness to employees.
	2549	+	16.12.3. Employees shall be guaranteed protection from any restraint, interference,
	2550	+	coercion, discrimination or reprisal for filing a report of an unsafe or
	2551	+	unhealthful condition, or for any other participation in a safety program.
	2552	+
	2553	+
	2554	+	16.13. Personnel Committee
	2555	+
	2556	+	16.13.1. Each school will have a School Personnel Committee that will interview and
	2557	+	recommend all candidates for any vacant positions at the school, except the
	2558	+	selection of the Principal. After interviewing the candidates for any vacant
	2559	+	positions, the Personnel Committee will rank all the candidates in order of
	2560	+	preference using a consensus method. This recommendation will be
	2561	+	forwarded to the Supervisor, who will consider the recommendation in
	2562	+	making the hiring decision.
	2563	+	16.13.2. When DCPS determines an excess is necessary, the Personnel Committee
	2564	+	will make a recommendation as to which Teachers is excessed based on
	2565	+	consensus. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Supervisor, who
	2566	+	will consider the recommendation in making the excessing decision. The
	2567	+	Teachers in the affected area may submit evidence to the Personnel
	2568	+	Committee for their consideration. An individual who is in the affected area
	2569	+	shall recuse him or herself from the Personnel Committee for this decision.
	2570	+
	2571	+	16.13.3. The members of the Personnel Committee will include:
	2572	+
	2573	+	16.13.3.1. The Supervisor or his/her designee;
	2574	+	16.13.3.2. The WTU Building Representative or his/her designee;
	2575	+	16.13.3.3. The Department Head, or grade level chairperson (or his/her
	2576	+	designee) from the applicable department or grade level affected by
	2577	+	the vacancy, or a member of the appropriate employee group (e.g.,
	2578	+	custodians, paraprofessionals, etc.). However, in the event the
	2579	+	Personnel Committee is considering excessing, the Personnel
	2580	+	Committee will instead include any one Department Head or grade
	2581	+	level chairperson, or his or her designee;
	2582	+	16.13.3.4. At least one additional Teacher, but not more than four (4), elected
	2583	+	by the WTU chapter at the school; and
	2584	+	16.13.3.5. A parent of a current student mutually agreed upon by both the
	2585	+	WTU Building Representative and the building Supervisor.
	2586	+
	2587	+	16.13.4. At any time, any School Personnel Committee member can excuse him or
	2588	+	herself from any Personnel Committee business.
	2589	+	16.13.5. All Personnel Committee business shall be conducted in a confidential
	2590	+	manner. All information received, discussed and/or disclosed during the
	2591	+
	2592	+	interview, hiring and excessing process shall be considered confidential, and
	2593	+	will not be shared by any member of the Personnel Committee.. Nothing
	2594	+	herein shall require DCPS to provide confidential personnel information to
	2595	+	the Personnel Committee.
	2596	+	16.13.6. The WTU Building Representative shall ensure the election of the bargaining
	2597	+	unit members on the Personnel Committee and call and conduct the meetings
	2598	+	of the Personnel Committee. The Principal shall be responsible for reviewing
	2599	+	the recommendations of the Personnel Committee and providing any
	2600	+	required documentation of the Principal’s decision. If the Personnel
	2601	+	Committee fails to meet or act then DCPS will not be held responsible for the
	2602	+	failure of the Personnel Committee to perform its duties under this section.
	2603	+
	2604	+	ARTICLE 17 - LEAVE POLICIES
	2605	+	17.1. 17.1 Sick and Emergency Leave
	2606	+	17.1.1. For the purposes of accruing and using sick leave, a day of leave is defined as
	2607	+	eight (8) hours, regardless of the tour of duty. For leave recordkeeping
	2608	+	purposes, one-half of the tour of duty is calculated as four hours. For leave
	2609	+	implementation at the local school level one half, day of leave is equivalent
	2610	+	to one half of the required work day, which equals three hours forty five
	2611	+	minutes. Twelve (12) days (96 hours) of sick leave are posted at the
	2612	+	beginning of each school year for ten (10) month teachers. Four (4) sick
	2613	+	leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall not be
	2614	+	cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to year.
	2615	+	17.1.2. In addition to the sick leave days, one day of "individual professional
	2616	+	development leave" shall be posted at the beginning of each school year for
	2617	+	all Teachers. Such leave shall be cumulative and unused "individual
	2618	+	professional development leave" shall be carried over from year to year as
	2619	+	part of the cumulative sick leave. The Chancellor and the President of the
	2620	+	WTU shall mutually agree on the parameters associated with the use of
	2621	+	"individual professional development leave.”
	2622	+	17.1.3. Fifteen days (15) days (120 hours) of sick leave are posted at the beginning
	2623	+	of each school year for twelve (12) month Teachers (ET 15/12 and EG-09).
	2624	+	Four (4) sick leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall
	2625	+	not be cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to
	2626	+	year.
	2627	+	17.1.4. Thirteen and one half (13.5) days (108 hours) of sick leave are posted at the
	2628	+	beginning of each school year for eleven (11) month teachers (ET 15/11).
	2629	+	Four (4) sick leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall
	2630	+	not be cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to
	2631	+	year.
	2632	+
	2633	+	17.1.5. A Teacher who becomes sick or disabled to the point that he/she is unable to
	2634	+	do his/her job, or has a scheduled medical or dental appointment, shall be
	2635	+	permitted to use his/her accumulated leave in accordance with the Rules of
	2636	+	the Board. (DCMR) Leave requests for medical or dental appointments must
	2637	+	be made by the Teacher to his/her immediate Supervisor as soon as the
	2638	+	appointment is known to the employee. If a Teacher cannot report for work
	2639	+	due to illness, he/she shall notify the Supervisor or designee as soon as
	2640	+	possible, but in no case later than the first fifteen (15) minutes of the
	2641	+	Teachers’ work day.
	2642	+	17.1.6. A Teacher may be required to submit a doctor’s certificate after three (3) or
	2643	+	more consecutive days of absence due to illness, provided, however, that a
	2644	+	Teacher may be required to submit such a certificate in support of sick leave
	2645	+	for any lesser period if the Supervisor has reason to believe that the use of
	2646	+	such leave has been abused.
	2647	+	17.1.7. In cases of emergencies, teachers may be required to submit appropriate
	2648	+	documentation in support of such absences.
	2649	+	17.1.8. Teachers may be excused immediately from class, with charge to leave, for
	2650	+	emergencies at any time upon oral explanation and notification to the
	2651	+	Supervisor or his/her designee. For the purpose of this Article, emergency
	2652	+	shall be defined as any situation requiring immediate attention over which
	2653	+	the employee has no control.
	2654	+	17.1.9. Leave (sick and emergency), not to exceed thirty (30) days may be advanced
	2655	+	to permanent and probationary teachers in cases of personal serious
	2656	+	disability, illness or an emergency, which requires the Teacher’s personal
	2657	+	attention. Teachers in a temporary status may be advanced sick leave in
	2658	+	amounts equal to anticipated sick leave accruals during their temporary
	2659	+	appointments. A request for advanced leave must be submitted and approved
	2660	+	in writing at least five (5) days prior to the absence.
	2661	+	17.1.10. Use of Hourly Leave
	2662	+	17.1.10.1. Teachers shall be permitted to use hourly leave in one (1) hour and
	2663	+	two (2) hour increments. DCPS and the WTU shall mutually agree
	2664	+	on the format for the use of hourly leave and use of hourly leave
	2665	+	shall be implemented no later than the beginning of the 2010- 2011
	2666	+	school year.
	2667	+	17.1.11. Sick Leave Buy-Back Plan
	2668	+	17.1.11.1. Teachers who have perfect attendance (no absences and no use of
	2669	+	sick leave during a given school year) shall have the right to return
	2670	+	to DCPS all of the sick leave they accrued during the year.
	2671	+	17.1.11.2. A Teacher may elect to return to DCPS one half (1/2) of the sick
	2672	+
	2673	+	leave days accrued but not taken during the current year at the
	2674	+	current daily rate of pay. Unreturned sick leave shall be credited
	2675	+	each year to the Teacher’s sick leave balance and shall not be
	2676	+	subject to the Sick Leave Buy-Back Plan.
	2677	+	17.1.11.3. Teachers who return accrued sick leave in accordance with
	2678	+	Sections 17.1.11.1 and 17.1.11.2 above shall be compensated at the
	2679	+	daily rate of pay that corresponds to their annual salary.
	2680	+	17.1.11.4. All unused and unreturned sick leave shall be carried forward from
	2681	+	year to year.
	2682	+	17.1.12. WTU Leave “Banks”
	2683	+	17.1.12.1. A Teacher “Sick Leave Bank” shall be operated under guidelines
	2684	+	approved by DCPS and the WTU.
	2685	+	17.1.12.2. Teachers shall have the right to donate one (1) day of their sick
	2686	+	leave per year to the “Sick Leave Bank.”
	2687	+	17.1.12.3. A Teacher “Maternity/Paternity Leave Bank” shall be operated
	2688	+	under guidelines approved by DCPS and the WTU.
	2689	+	17.1.12.4. Retiring Teachers who have excess leave days following their
	2690	+	retirement calculation shall have the right to donate the excess leave
	2691	+	days to the “Maternity/Paternity Leave Bank.”
	2692	+	17.1.12.5. Guidelines and operating procedures for the “Maternity/Paternity
	2693	+	Leave Bank” shall be developed during the 2009- 2010 school year
	2694	+	and retiring Teachers shall be eligible to donate excess leave days
	2695	+	effective April 1, 2010. The WTU shall determine the starting date
	2696	+	for bank use by Teachers.
	2697	+	17.2. General and Annual Leave
	2698	+	17.2.1. Twelve (12) month teachers (EG09) shall receive annual leave with pay for
	2699	+	each calendar year, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as follows:
	2700	+	17.2.1.1. Teachers with less than three (3) years service shall receive thirteen
	2701	+	(13) days;
	2702	+	17.2.1.2. Teachers with three (3) but less than fifteen (15) years of service
	2703	+	shall receive twenty (20) days; and,
	2704	+	17.2.1.3. Teachers with fifteen (15) or more years of service shall earn
	2705	+	twenty- six (26) days.
	2706	+	17.2.2. A request for the use of general or annual leave (Application for Leave) shall
	2707	+
	2708	+	be given to the Supervisor or his/her designee at least one (1) day prior to the
	2709	+	expected absence. The unavailability of the application form at the school
	2710	+	shall not be a reason for denial of leave.
	2711	+	17.3. Funeral/Bereavement Leave
	2712	+	17.3.1. Teachers shall be granted up to a total of four (4) days of leave (in addition to
	2713	+	sick leave) during each school year without loss of pay or benefits for funeral
	2714	+	or bereavement purposes.
	2715	+	17.3.2. The above shall not preclude the use of sick leave if additional days are
	2716	+	needed for funeral or bereavement purposes.
	2717	+	17.3.3. Unused funeral/bereavement leave shall expire at the conclusion of each
	2718	+	school year.
	2719	+	17.4. Administrative Leave
	2720	+	17.4.1. Administrative leave shall be granted to a Teacher when it is necessary for
	2721	+	the Teacher, in a major hardship case, to use time during the school day to
	2722	+	seek redress under the terms of this Agreement.
	2723	+	17.4.2. Teachers who are authorized by DCPS to attend appropriate job- related
	2724	+	technical, scientific and professional conferences, conventions, meetings,
	2725	+	seminars, symposiums, approved training courses, workshops and to visit
	2726	+	industry and other schools during regular duty hours are considered to be in
	2727	+	an administrative leave status.
	2728	+	17.4.3. Teachers shall be carried in a leave without loss of pay status when
	2729	+	summoned to serve as a juror on a petit or grand panel, or to appear in court
	2730	+	as a subpoenaed witness in their official capacity, or on behalf of federal,
	2731	+	state, or municipal governments. The Teacher shall furnish his/her
	2732	+	Supervisor with a copy of the summons within twenty- four (24) hours of
	2733	+	his/her receipt of the summons. If a Teacher is excused from jury duty for a
	2734	+	day or a substantial portion thereof, he/she shall report to the place of his/her
	2735	+	employment and perform the duties assigned for that day or portion thereof.
	2736	+	Any pay received for service as a witness or juror, other than expenses, shall
	2737	+	be handled in accordance with applicable policy or law.
	2738	+	17.4.4. When a Teacher is injured in the performance of his/her duties, he/she shall
	2739	+	be considered in a duty status during the time required for initial
	2740	+	examination, emergency treatment, or treatment during duty hours.
	2741	+	17.4.5. A Teacher shall be granted a reasonable amount of time to present appeals in
	2742	+	connection with adverse actions, grievances and discrimination complaints.
	2743	+	17.4.6. Leave shall not be charged when schools are closed to Teachers for
	2744	+	emergency reasons.
	2745	+
	2746	+	17.4.7. Teachers who are injured on the job and are unable to work shall be entitled
	2747	+	to compensation as provided for in Section 1- 624.2 of the D.C. Code. Upon
	2748	+	notification that a Teacher has been hurt on the job, the building Supervisor
	2749	+	shall immediately notify the Office of Risk Management and submit all
	2750	+	appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Copies of workmen’s
	2751	+	compensation forms shall be available at the work site.
	2752	+	17.5. Extended Leaves of Absence
	2753	+	17.5.1. Extended leaves of absence with or without pay for periods in excess of
	2754	+	thirty (30) days and not to exceed two (2) years may be granted by DCPS to
	2755	+	permanent or probationary Teachers. Among the reasons, but not limited to,
	2756	+	for which such leaves of absence may be used are the following:
	2757	+	17.5.1.1. Personal illness leave
	2758	+	17.5.1.2. Family care leave
	2759	+	17.5.1.3. Maternity leave
	2760	+	17.5.1.4. Paternity leave
	2761	+	17.5.1.5. Adoption leave
	2762	+	17.5.1.6. Educational leave with pay
	2763	+	17.5.1.7. Educational leave without pay
	2764	+	17.5.1.8. Military service leave
	2765	+	17.5.2. A Teacher who is granted an extended leave of absence for
	2766	+	maternity/paternity purposes may elect to use her accrued sick leave at the
	2767	+	time she begins the extended leave of absence from duty.
	2768	+	17.5.3. A Teacher returning from an extended leave, as defined in this section, shall
	2769	+	have the right to return to his/her former or comparable position. The
	2770	+	Teacher’s return is not subject to mutual consent placement.
	2771	+	17.5.4. A Teacher shall be permitted to return from maternity/paternity, adoption, or
	2772	+	educational leave upon a thirty (30) day written notice of intent to return to
	2773	+	work prior to the end of a semester. This shall not preclude a Teacher from
	2774	+	an earlier return at the discretion of DCPS.
	2775	+	17.5.5. Military leave shall be granted as provided under Section 1- 613.3(m) of the
	2776	+	D.C. Code and Title 5, Section 1204.1 of the District of Columbia Municipal
	2777	+	Regulations.
	2778	+	17.6. Educational Leave With Pay
	2779	+
	2780	+	17.6.1. A permanent Teacher may be granted a leave of absence at the discretion of
	2781	+	the Chancellor with one-half (1/2) of his/her salary after six (6) continuous
	2782	+	years of service in the Public Schools of the District of Columbia to pursue
	2783	+	full-time graduate study in a program approved by DCPS.
	2784	+	17.6.2. Such leave as granted in paragraph 1 above may be terminated at any time if
	2785	+	the Teacher fails to pursue in a satisfactory manner the purpose for which
	2786	+	said leave of absence was granted.
	2787	+	17.6.3. All years of satisfactory service as a probationary/permanent Teacher in
	2788	+	DCPS shall be credited in determining eligibility for leaves of absence for
	2789	+	educational purposes, with or without pay.
	2790	+	17.6.4. Teachers on approved educational leave shall be required to notify DCPS by
	2791	+	May 1 annually of their intent to return for the following fall semester, and
	2792	+	by November 1 annually of their intent to return for the following spring
	2793	+	semester.
	2794	+	17.7. Family and Medical Leave
	2795	+	Teachers shall receive benefits as provided in the Family and Medical Leave Act of
	2796	+	1993, as amended, and as provided in the District of Columbia Family and Medical
	2797	+	Leave Act of 1990.
	2798	+	17.8. Incarcerated Youth Program
	2799	+	In accordance with the MOA between DCPS and the Department of Corrections
	2800	+	(DOC), Teachers working at the Incarcerated Youth program housed at DC Jail and
	2801	+	the Correctional Treatment Facility shall be provided with paid vacation leave for
	2802	+	the workdays between the end of the regular school year and the start of summer
	2803	+	school, as well as 10 workdays of paid vacation leave immediately following the
	2804	+	summer school session that ends in August of each school year. WTU and DCPS
	2805	+	agree to continue discussions regarding implementation of hazardous duty pay for
	2806	+	Teachers working in these correctional facilities.
	2807	+	17.9. WTU Service Leave
	2808	+	17.9.1. Upon proper application, permanent teachers may be granted a leave of
	2809	+	absence without pay for one (1) school year to serve as a full time employee
	2810	+	of the WTU pursuant to D.C. Code § 1- 612.03(p). Such leave of absence
	2811	+	shall be renewable on an annual basis upon request of the Teacher and the
	2812	+	President of the WTU.
	2813	+	17.9.2. Teachers shall be on a leave of absence from their positions as employees
	2814	+	with DCPS and shall suffer no loss in benefits during their service, but the
	2815	+	pay and benefits cost to DCPS shall be repaid by the WTU.
	2816	+	17.9.3. The annual term of WTU service leave shall be from July 1 to June 30.
	2817	+
	2818	+	17.9.4. Teachers shall be required to reapply annually for WTU service leave no
	2819	+	later than June 1.
	2820	+	17.9.5. A Teacher returning from WTU Service Leave, as defined in this section,
	2821	+	shall have the right to return to his/her former or comparable position.
	2822	+	17.10. Return to Classroom for Teachers in Central Office Programs
	2823	+	Until the Council of the District of Columbia approves this Agreement,
	2824	+	Mentors, Instructional Coaches, and other Bargaining Unit Teachers who are
	2825	+	serving in non- teaching positions shall have the right to return to their former
	2826	+	assignment or a comparable assignment. It shall be the responsibility of the
	2827	+	Chancellor to ensure appropriate placement.
	2828	+	ARTICLE 18 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE
	2829	+	18.1. Behavior Management and Student Discipline
	2830	+	18.1.1. The parties agree that Title 5, DCMR Chapter 25 is the policy which
	2831	+	establishes the procedures for maintaining student discipline. The parties
	2832	+	recognize that effective discipline will foster a productive learning
	2833	+	environment whereby students develop self-control and self-direction.
	2834	+	Maintenance of discipline is necessary for an effective educational program
	2835	+	to be conducted. To that end, the WTU shall develop and provide to the
	2836	+	Chancellor a system-wide template that will include the required components
	2837	+	of school discipline/behavior management plans along with models of best
	2838	+	practices. DCPS shall distribute the template throughout the district by
	2839	+	September 1.
	2840	+	18.1.2. Each local school shall form a Student Behavior Management Committee
	2841	+	(SBMC). The SBMC shall include, but not be limited to, the building
	2842	+	administrator/designee, WTU Building Representative/designee, the LSAT
	2843	+	Chairperson/designee, the president of the local parent/teacher
	2844	+	association/designee, a representative from building security, and the
	2845	+	president of the student government association (if one exists) and others as
	2846	+	determined by the consensus of the team.
	2847	+	18.1.3. In accordance with the procedures, template, and model plans provided by
	2848	+	the Subcommittee, the local school SBMC shall design a school wide
	2849	+	discipline and behavior management plan based on the local school’s
	2850	+	disciplinary needs and consistent with Chapter 25 of DCPS rules. During the
	2851	+	2010-2011 school year, this plan shall be submitted to a joint DCPS/WTU
	2852	+	Committee (one person appointed by the President of the WTU, one person
	2853	+	appointed by the Chancellor, and a mutually agreed upon neutral) by January
	2854	+	15, 2011. For each subsequent year, the plan shall be submitted to the joint
	2855	+	committee within the first thirty (30) school days of each school year. The
	2856	+	joint committee shall review the discipline and behavior management plans
	2857	+
	2858	+	submitted by each SBMC, within sixty days (60) days of receipt of the plans,
	2859	+	and the subcommittee shall approve or provide appropriate feedback.
	2860	+	18.1.4. The local school’s discipline and behavior management committee shall
	2861	+	conduct training to implement its specific plan. Training shall be provided as
	2862	+	soon as possible, but not later than the end of the first advisory. The
	2863	+	subcommittee shall provide oversight and assistance to schools in the training
	2864	+	and implementation of their plan, as well as ongoing monitoring of local
	2865	+	school compliance with the discipline and behavior management plan.
	2866	+	18.1.5. Teachers shall exercise the responsibility for the supervision and discipline of
	2867	+	students through the use of, but not limited to, appropriate instructional
	2868	+	activities and materials, classroom management techniques, human relations
	2869	+	skills, and referrals to available resources. This responsibility shall be
	2870	+	exercised throughout the school during the school day, during school
	2871	+	sponsored activities, during out-of-school hours when the activity is Teacher
	2872	+	initiated or is one for which the Teacher volunteers.
	2873	+	18.1.6. If a student conducts himself/herself in such a manner that seriously impedes
	2874	+	learning for himself/herself and other students, or if the safety of
	2875	+	himself/herself, other students, or the Teacher is seriously threatened, a
	2876	+	Teacher shall be free to send or escort the student to the Supervisor's office,
	2877	+	or to send for the Supervisor or his/her designee.
	2878	+	18.1.7. When a student is sent or escorted from class or other school area, the
	2879	+	Teacher will confer with the Supervisor or his/her designee to provide the
	2880	+	necessary information concerning the problem and shall provide a written
	2881	+	statement of the problem at the end of the Teacher’s work day on a form
	2882	+	provided by DCPS.
	2883	+	18.1.8. When a student is referred to the Supervisor’s office because of behavior
	2884	+	difficulties, the Supervisor shall confer with the Teacher involved before
	2885	+	making a decision on the disposition of the student. Every effort should be
	2886	+	made by the Supervisor and the Teacher to confer on the same day as the
	2887	+	reported incident. Every consideration should be given to resolving the
	2888	+	incident in a manner intended to return the student to a productive and
	2889	+	acceptable learning environment as soon as possible. However, the Teacher
	2890	+	shall have the right to request that the student not return to his/her class prior
	2891	+	to a parent conference if the student ‘s behavior is so severe as to interfere
	2892	+	with the Teacher’s ability to provide instruction.
	2893	+	18.1.9. The Teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a representative of
	2894	+	his/her choice in all phases of any follow up procedures following the
	2895	+	disciplining of a student. Appropriate legal assistance and support will be
	2896	+	provided to the Teacher in cases where the Office of the Attorney General of
	2897	+	the District of Columbia so determines.
	2898	+
	2899	+	18.1.10. Possession, use or threatened use of weapons, firearms and controlled
	2900	+	substances and the paraphernalia to use controlled substances, are crimes as
	2901	+	defined in D.C. Code 22- 3201 through 22- 3217 and 33- 601 through 33- 603.
	2902	+	18.1.11. Employee and student safety is best protected through the administration of
	2903	+	swift, decisive and certain consequences for inappropriate actions and
	2904	+	breaches of student discipline. It is important to reinforce for students,
	2905	+	parents and the public at large, the notion that an illegal act is an illegal act,
	2906	+	even if committed within the confines of the public school setting. There is
	2907	+	no sanctuary in a public school building for actions recognized as crimes
	2908	+	under law or D.C. Code.
	2909	+	18.1.12. Where appropriate, a policy of Zero Tolerance, on matters of student
	2910	+	misbehavior, acts of violence or threatened acts of violence, and assault and
	2911	+	battery on school personnel will be applied in accordance with the District of
	2912	+	Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapter 25.
	2913	+	18.2. Personal Injury Procedures
	2914	+	18.2.1. A Teacher who is the victim of an act of violence and who sustains disability
	2915	+	on the job and acting within the course and scope of his/her duties shall be
	2916	+	allowed leave with pay in accordance with workers compensation law and
	2917	+	provisions, for such reasonable time as determined by the employee’s
	2918	+	physician(s).
	2919	+	18.2.2. A reasonable loss of time, not to exceed ten (10) days, resulting from an
	2920	+	assault on a Teacher shall not be deducted from the Teacher’s unused sick
	2921	+	leave, provided that the Teacher has filed with the District the details of the
	2922	+	assault and has filed a written report of the assault with the appropriate police
	2923	+	department. Said sick leave shall be, when necessary, in addition to worker
	2924	+	compensation leave provisions.
	2925	+	18.2.3. DCPS shall provide the Teacher with administrative leave for court
	2926	+	appearances related to such event.
	2927	+	18.3. Supports for Students
	2928	+	18.3.1. In an effort to help students make positive behavior choices, DCPS shall:
	2929	+	18.3.1.1. Pilot an advisory model that pairs Teachers (and other school
	2930	+	adults) with small cohorts of students;
	2931	+	18.3.1.2. Pilot a new Student Support Team model (school-based committees
	2932	+	that shall include administrators, Teachers, other school staff, and
	2933	+	parents/guardians) to coordinate academic and behavioral
	2934	+	interventions for students who are academically below grade level,
	2935	+	chronically absent or tardy, or at-risk for grade-level retention; and
	2936	+
	2937	+	18.3.1.3. Pilot alternative school settings for students whose needs are not
	2938	+	being met in the traditional classroom. These settings shall include,
	2939	+	but shall not be limited to:
	2940	+	18.3.1.3.1. “Twilight programs” for secondary students who, due
	2941	+	to retention, are significantly older than their peers; and
	2942	+	18.3.1.3.2. Alternative high schools designed to more strategically
	2943	+	engage students in the learning process.
	2944	+	18.4. Supports for Teachers
	2945	+	18.4.1. Professional Development
	2946	+	18.4.1.1. DCPS shall provide professional development for all Teachers on
	2947	+	student discipline. It shall provide training on:
	2948	+	18.4.1.1.1. How to keep students engaged in learning;
	2949	+	18.4.1.1.2. How to establish clear expectations, routines, rules, and
	2950	+	consequences;
	2951	+	18.4.1.1.3. How to deemphasize inappropriate behavior by
	2952	+	highlighting positive student choices;
	2953	+	18.4.1.1.4. How to effectively enforce consequences for
	2954	+	inappropriate behavior in a manner that helps reduce
	2955	+	confrontation; and
	2956	+	18.4.1.1.5. How to engage students’ families in an effort to correct
	2957	+	inappropriate behavior.
	2958	+	18.4.2. Other
	2959	+	18.4.2.1. DCPS shall also support Teachers and Schools by:
	2960	+	18.4.2.1.1. Streamlining student discipline procedures and
	2961	+	paperwork;
	2962	+	18.4.2.1.2. Piloting a robust wraparound services model as a means
	2963	+	of addressing the root causes of many student discipline
	2964	+	issues;
	2965	+	18.4.2.1.3. Piloting other innovative models such as robust in-
	2966	+	school suspension programs to help Schools better
	2967	+	manage student discipline challenges; and
	2968	+	18.4.2.1.4. Ensuring the removal of severely disruptive students
	2969	+	from the traditional classroom settings.
	2970	+
	2971	+
	2972	+	ARTICLE 19 - REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
	2973	+
	2974	+	19.1. Reporting Student Progress
	2975	+
	2976	+	19.1.1. The primary responsibility for evaluating the work of the student shall rest
	2977	+	with the Teacher. In the event that any grade should be challenged, the
	2978	+	Teacher must produce tangible, pertinent, detailed and dated records to
	2979	+	substantiate the grade given. In the absence of such reports, the Teacher must
	2980	+	raise or lower such grade in accordance with all factors involved. In no case
	2981	+	shall a grade be changed by the Supervisor or the Chancellor or her/his
	2982	+	designee, unless the Teacher fails to adhere to the provisions above.
	2983	+	19.1.2. In the event a grade is challenged, the Supervisor shall immediately notify
	2984	+	the affected Teacher of the challenge in writing. Such notice shall be
	2985	+	appropriately documented by the Supervisor. The Supervisor and the Teacher
	2986	+	shall meet to discuss and review the documentation substantiating the grade.
	2987	+	If any grade modifications are made pursuant to the challenge process herein
	2988	+	described, the relevant Teacher shall be notified in writing by the Supervisor
	2989	+	prior to the change and include the reasons for the change.
	2990	+	19.1.3. If a student is failing a course or grade, the Teacher shall notify the student,
	2991	+	his/her parent or guardian, and the Supervisor as soon as such is determined,
	2992	+	but in no case later than mid-advisory/mid- grading period, on a form
	2993	+	provided by the Chancellor for this purpose. Conferences shall be held by the
	2994	+	Teacher if the student, Supervisor, parent or guardian requests them. Each
	2995	+	conference shall be followed by a written report, a copy of which shall be
	2996	+	given to the parent or guardian and the Supervisor before the end of the
	2997	+	advisory grading period.
	2998	+	19.1.4. Accurate and current records of student progress shall be maintained by
	2999	+	teachers at all times in a manner determined by the Chancellor after
	3000	+	collaboration and discussion with the WTU. Such records shall be available
	3001	+	for examination by the students, parents, and Supervisors.
	3002	+	19.1.5. The Chancellor shall furnish sufficient storage, including folders and file
	3003	+	cabinets, for the storing of documentation associated with student
	3004	+	achievement.
	3005	+	19.1.6. All final failing grades for students must be submitted to the school office by
	3006	+	the date established by the Chancellor.
	3007	+	19.2. Student Grades:
	3008	+	19.2.1. Teachers shall record student grades on the form provided by the Chancellor.
	3009	+
	3010	+	The report cards shall be prepared within five (5) school days after the close
	3011	+	of each advisory/grading period, except in June when report cards shall be
	3012	+	issued on the last day of school for students.
	3013	+	19.2.2. In computerized schools, teachers shall complete and submit the computer
	3014	+	mark report and attendance forms to the school office within five (5) school
	3015	+	days after the close of the advisory/grading period and/or the receipt of the
	3016	+	form by the Teacher.
	3017	+	19.2.3. Where applicable, teachers shall complete the report required by the
	3018	+	Governing Licensure Board.
	3019	+
	3020	+	19.3. The Chancellor agrees to provide one - half (1/2) day of recordkeeping at the end of
	3021	+	each of the first three advisories for all WTU bargaining unit Teachers. The Chancellor
	3022	+	agrees to provide one -half (1/2) day of recordkeeping for the fourth advisory on or
	3023	+	before the last day of school for teachers. DCPS shall provide sufficient time for
	3024	+	Teacher recordkeeping during the workday, including use of the 30- minute morning
	3025	+	block when necessary.
	3026	+
	3027	+	19.4. Promotion and Graduation
	3028	+
	3029	+	19.4.1. In each high school, the Supervisor will provide teachers with lists of
	3030	+	students who are candidates for graduation within ten (10) days after the end
	3031	+	of the 2
	3032	+	nd advisory, within ten (10) days after the end of the 3rd advisory, and
	3033	+	immediately upon the completion of the 4
	3034	+	th advisory and before graduation
	3035	+	ceremonies.
	3036	+
	3037	+	ARTICLE 20 - RELIEF FROM NON- TEACHING DUTIES
	3038	+	20.1. Teachers shall not be required to perform any of the following:
	3039	+	20.1.1. Any work in the roll book, including related Forms 1, 1A and 3.
	3040	+	20.1.2. Duty on buses carrying children between home and school.
	3041	+	20.1.3. School-wide detention.
	3042	+	20.1.4. Duties as to Impact Aid Forms, except distribution, collection and
	3043	+	completion of the related membership form.
	3044	+	20.1.5. Duty on buses carrying children to and from school activities other than:
	3045	+	20.1.5.1. Activities initiated by the Teacher;
	3046	+
	3047	+	20.1.5.2. Activities beginning during the school day; and,
	3048	+	20.1.5.3. Class projects.
	3049	+	20.1.6. Clerical work as to health records on the secondary level.
	3050	+	20.1.7. Initial clerical entries on health records on the elementary level.
	3051	+	20.1.8. Initial clerical entries on cumulative records.
	3052	+	20.1.9. Clerical entries on permanent records in the senior high schools and career
	3053	+	development centers.
	3054	+	20.1.10. Regularly scheduled lavatory duties, except on the elementary level where
	3055	+	teachers shall continue to escort their classes to and from the lavatory during
	3056	+	the health period.
	3057	+	20.1.11. Clerical duties with respect to questionnaires from non -DCPS sources.
	3058	+	20.1.12. Scoring citywide tests.
	3059	+	20.1.13. Collection of money:
	3060	+	20.1.13.1. In the middle, junior or senior high schools for any purpose;
	3061	+	20.1.13.2. In the career development centers for any purpose other than for
	3062	+	shop work; and,
	3063	+	20.1.13.3. In the elementary schools for any purpose other than to collect
	3064	+	insurance envelopes, and except in each case of Teacher initiated
	3065	+	activities.
	3066	+	20.1.14. Clerical duties as to roster cards.
	3067	+	20.1.15. Clerical duties as to student schedule cards.
	3068	+	20.1.16. Keep school-wide inventories of supplies, equipment, and textbooks, which
	3069	+	are not related to the Teacher's instructional program.
	3070	+	20.1.17. Monthly reports for all special education programs, except the updating of
	3071	+	said forms as needed.
	3072	+	20.2. Educational aides and school assistants, who are assigned to the school, shall be
	3073	+	scheduled to assist teachers with cafeteria and playground duty.
	3074	+	20.3. Teachers will not be required to fill out any forms unless they are official DCPS forms
	3075	+	or forms required by a government agency or forms devised jointly by SCAC and the
	3076	+	Administration.
	3077	+
	3078	+
	3079	+
	3080	+	ARTICLE 21 - ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES
	3081	+	21.1. Adequate facilities and supplies will be made available in Teacher washrooms.
	3082	+	Dispensers for female needs shall be made available in an appropriate location in the
	3083	+	school. Proceeds from these dispensers shall be used to supply and maintain such
	3084	+	dispensers.
	3085	+	21.2. To encourage the use of technology in instruction and other instruction that requires
	3086	+	extended room preparation, where possible DCPS shall assign each classroom Teacher
	3087	+	a permanent individual classroom from which to provide classroom instruction to
	3088	+	students. When the number of teachers exceeds the number of available classrooms,
	3089	+	the SCAC and the building Supervisor shall ensure appropriate teaching facilities for
	3090	+	teachers not assigned a permanent classroom.
	3091	+	21.3. Copying Facilities
	3092	+	21.3.1. DCPS shall provide Teachers with access, throughout the workday, at each
	3093	+	school with an appropriate and functioning copying machine.
	3094	+	21.3.2. The copier shall be placed in a convenient location for Teachers’ use and
	3095	+	shall be sufficiently maintained and supplied.
	3096	+	21.3.3. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures to ensure
	3097	+	equitable and appropriate use of the copy machine.
	3098	+	21.4. File Cabinets
	3099	+	21.4.1. The Supervisor shall provide each Teacher at her/his School with a file
	3100	+	cabinet for the purpose of storing student papers
	3101	+	21.4.2. The Supervisor shall also provide each Teacher with a sufficient number of
	3102	+	file folders
	3103	+	21.5. Personal Storage
	3104	+	21.5.1. All Teachers shall be provided a locker, or a locker-cabinet, and a desk in
	3105	+	each building to which the Teacher is assigned. One of the items shall be
	3106	+	lockable. For classroom Teachers, these items shall be inside the classroom.
	3107	+	For non- classroom Teachers the items shall be located within their assigned
	3108	+	office. In the event that any Teacher places an additional lock on such
	3109	+	property, either a duplicate key or the combination thereof shall be provided
	3110	+	to the Supervisor. In emergencies where the Supervisor needs to open the
	3111	+	locked property, the Supervisor shall first seek to reach the Teacher and
	3112	+	obtain the consent to unlock the property. In the event the Supervisor is
	3113	+	unable to reach the Teacher, or obtain consent, the Supervisor may open the
	3114	+	lock.
	3115	+
	3116	+	21.6. Teacher Lounge
	3117	+
	3118	+	21.6.1. Teachers shall have access to a lounge, exclusively for their use, in each
	3119	+	School.
	3120	+	21.6.2. The SCAC shall develop policies and procedures for the use of the lounge.
	3121	+	21.7. Parking
	3122	+	21.7.1. Where possible, DCPS shall provide free parking to Teachers at each School.
	3123	+	21.7.2. When the School co- located with a charter school, Teachers shall have
	3124	+	priority in parking unless a preexisting Agreement provides otherwise.
	3125	+	21.7.3. The Parties agree to explore means of providing free parking for Teachers
	3126	+	when such parking is insufficient at a School.
	3127	+
	3128	+
	3129	+	ARTICLE 22 - STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
	3130	+	22.1. Money earned through school projects shall be kept in the Student Activity Fund
	3131	+	(SAF) maintained at each school. The Supervisor has the ultimate responsibility for all
	3132	+	SAF monies received or disbursed within the school. The procedures for the allocation
	3133	+	of this money in any school shall follow Section 22.2 through Section 22.7 of this
	3134	+	Article.
	3135	+	22.2. The administration of the funds shall be in accordance with the “Student Activity
	3136	+	Funds Policy Manual” issued June 1996 and the Superintendent’s revised Directive
	3137	+	#623 on Student Activity Funds.
	3138	+	22.3. “School project” shall be defined as any project initiated by an individual Teacher, a
	3139	+	group of teachers (e.g., departmental or grade level), or by the faculty as a whole,
	3140	+	which is held on public school property, during, before or after school hours, and
	3141	+	involves the use of school personnel (pupils and school staff) for the purpose of raising
	3142	+	funds. Projects shall be reviewed and approved by the Supervisor before being started.
	3143	+	22.4. Any funds raised under the conditions described in this Article shall be deposited in
	3144	+	the SAF and shall be used for school purposes only. Funds raised by individual
	3145	+	teachers or groups of teachers for specific uses (e.g., classroom grade level,
	3146	+	departmental or recognized school club needs), shall be administered through the SAF
	3147	+	as a separate “Activity” and used for the purpose for which the funds were raised,
	3148	+	except that those persons involved in the fund raising may agree to use all or part of
	3149	+	the funds for other school purposes. Funds raised for the benefit of all students in the
	3150	+	School shall be deposited in the “General Fund Activity” within the SAF. Funds raised
	3151	+	by the faculty as a whole for general school purposes shall be allocated under
	3152	+	procedures developed by the Supervisor and the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
	3153	+	22.5. Unused funds in specific accounts at the end of the school year shall be carried over in
	3154	+	the account to the next year, unless otherwise specified in the Student Activity Fund
	3155	+	Policy Manual.
	3156	+	22.6. The School Chapter Advisory Committee and the WTU shall have the right to have
	3157	+	vending machines installed in Teacher lounges and shall assume all responsibilities
	3158	+	therefore. Funds earned through vending machines in teachers’ lounges shall be
	3159	+	deposited in a faculty account within the SAF and used only for faculty and school
	3160	+	purposes as designated by the SCAC. The funds shall be subject to semi-annual audits
	3161	+	and reports to the Supervisor, faculty and the WTU. DCPS and the WTU agree that
	3162	+	financial distribution of funds from vending machines SCAC teachers’ lounges shall
	3163	+	be in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between DCPS and WTU.
	3164	+	22.7. Both internal and external audit reports on the SAF shall be available, upon request, to
	3165	+	the faculty, School Chapter Advisory Committee and the public.
	3166	+
	3167	+
	3168	+	ARTICLE 23- POLICIES RELATING TO WORKING CONDITIONS OF TEACHERS
	3169	+
	3170	+	23.1. Work Year
	3171	+	23.1.1. ET-15 Teachers
	3172	+	23.1.1.1. The work year for 10- month ET-15 Teachers shall be one hundred
	3173	+	ninety- two (192) days, of which not more than one hundred eighty-
	3174	+	five (185) shall be Instructional Days.
	3175	+	23.1.1.2. DCPS shall have the right to extend the work year up to one
	3176	+	hundred ninety- six (196) days, provided that each additional day
	3177	+	beyond the one hundred ninety- two (192) days referred above is
	3178	+	used for professional development jointly developed by DCPS and
	3179	+	the WTU.
	3180	+
	3181	+	23.1.2. ET-15/11 Teachers
	3182	+	The work year for eleven-month Teachers shall be two hundred ten (210)
	3183	+	days. ET 15/11 Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15
	3184	+	Teachers, including July 4
	3185	+	th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and
	3186	+	spring breaks.
	3187	+
	3188	+	23.1.3. ET-15/12 Teachers
	3189	+	The work year for twelve-month Teachers shall be 228 days. ET 15/12
	3190	+	Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15 Teachers,
	3191	+	including July 4
	3192	+	th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and spring breaks.
	3193	+
	3194	+	23.1.4. EG-09 Teachers
	3195	+	EG-09 Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15
	3196	+	Teachers, including July 4
	3197	+	th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and
	3198	+	spring breaks.
	3199	+
	3200	+	23.2. Work Day
	3201	+	23.2.1. The work day for ET-15 and ET-15/12 Teachers shall be seven- and-one-half
	3202	+	(7.5) consecutive hours beginning no earlier than 7:30 AM and ending no
	3203	+	later than 4:30 PM, inclusive of a duty- free lunch period, except as provided
	3204	+	for elsewhere in this Agreement.
	3205	+	23.2.2. The workweek for EG-09 Teachers shall be forty (40) hours.
	3206	+	23.2.3. Individual Teacher schedules and the schedules of groups of teachers in their
	3207	+	respective Schools may be adjusted but in no case shall a Teacher’s schedule
	3208	+	exceed the length of the workday specified above without the Teacher’s
	3209	+
	3210	+	consent or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
	3211	+	23.3. Signing In and Out
	3212	+	23.3.1. Teachers shall, immediately upon their arrival, record in the main office of
	3213	+	their School the time of their arrival, and shall report to their classroom or
	3214	+	place duty at least thirty-five (35) minutes prior to the start of the official
	3215	+	school day for students.
	3216	+	23.3.2. Teachers shall record in the main office of their School the time of their
	3217	+	departure at the end of the school day.
	3218	+	23.3.3. Itinerant Teachers shall record the time of their arrival and departure in the
	3219	+	main office of each of their assigned Schools.
	3220	+	23.3.4. Teachers shall not be required to use time clocks.
	3221	+	23.4. Leaving the School Building
	3222	+	23.4.1. Teachers shall have the right to leave the School building during their duty-
	3223	+	free lunch period provided they return at the end of the lunch period in time
	3224	+	to perform their scheduled duties and responsibilities.
	3225	+	23.5. Emergency School Closing
	3226	+	23.5.1. DCPS shall announce any emergency closing via the DCPS website at the
	3227	+	earliest possible time.
	3228	+	23.5.2. DCPS shall also submit such announcements to the local media in a timely
	3229	+	fashion.
	3230	+	23.5.3. Teachers shall not have their sick leave reduced as a result of emergency
	3231	+	closings.
	3232	+	23.6. Planning Periods
	3233	+	23.6.1. Purpose
	3234	+	23.6.1.1. The Parties agree that planning periods shall be used for
	3235	+	instructional purposes: planning lessons, reviewing student work,
	3236	+	maintaining student records, holding conferences, and other similar
	3237	+	activities.
	3238	+	23.6.2. Elementary Planning Periods
	3239	+	23.6.2.1. General Rules
	3240	+	23.6.2.1.1. All Teachers serving in elementary schools shall
	3241	+	receive two hundred twenty- five (225) minutes per
	3242	+
	3243	+	week for planning periods.
	3244	+	23.6.2.1.2. The planning periods shall be scheduled during the
	3245	+	normal workday, as defined in this Agreement.
	3246	+	23.6.2.1.3. The Supervisor, in consultation with the SCAC, shall
	3247	+	implement the following options, in the order provided
	3248	+	below, to achieve the two hundred twenty- five (225)
	3249	+	minutes for planning periods. The Supervisor shall
	3250	+	proceed to the next option only if the previous option
	3251	+	cannot be achieved.
	3252	+	23.6.2.2. Options
	3253	+	23.6.2.2.1. Priority 1
	3254	+
	3255	+	23.6.2.2.1.1. Teachers receive 45-minute planning
	3256	+	periods five days a week.
	3257	+
	3258	+
	3259	+	Frequency Planning Period Length
	3260	+	5 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
	3261	+
	3262	+
	3263	+	23.6.2.2.2. Priority 2
	3264	+	23.6.2.2.2.1. Teachers receive planning time four days a week. Three days of 45 minute planning
	3265	+	periods and one 90 minute planning period.
	3266	+
	3267	+	Frequency Planning Period Length
	3268	+	3 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
	3269	+	1 Day of the Week 90 Minutes Per Day
	3270	+
	3271	+	23.6.2.2.3. Priority 3
	3272	+	23.6.2.2.3.1. Teachers receive planning time three days a
	3273	+	week. One day of 45 minute planning
	3274	+	period and two days of 90 minute planning
	3275	+	periods
	3276	+
	3277	+	Frequency Planning Period Length
	3278	+
	3279	+	1 Day of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
	3280	+	2 Days of the Week 90 Minutes Per Day
	3281	+
	3282	+	23.6.2.2.3.2. OR two days of 45 minute planning periods
	3283	+	and one day of 135 minute planning period.
	3284	+	Frequency Planning Period Length
	3285	+	2 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
	3286	+	1 Day of the Week 135 Minutes Per Day
	3287	+
	3288	+	23.6.2.2.4. Priority 4
	3289	+	23.6.2.2.4.1. This option shall be implemented only for those teachers for whom the Supervisor is unable to achieve the required minimum of 225 minutes of weekly planning time through use of option 1, option 2, or option 3 of this section. In such case, each Teacher affected shall be provided a minimum of
	3290	+	225 minutes per week of individual planning time using the following procedures.
	3291	+	23.6.2.2.4.2. The Supervisor shall provide each Teacher with at least three (3) minimum 45-minute
	3292	+	daily individual planning periods between the hours of 8:40 am and 3:15 pm each
	3293	+	week.
	3294	+	23.6.2.2.4.3. The Supervisor shall use two (2) of the 30-
	3295	+	minute morning blocks (60 minutes), if
	3296	+	there is a need to achieve one (1) additional
	3297	+	individual planning period for the Teacher.
	3298	+	23.6.2.2.4.4. The Supervisor shall use three (3) of the
	3299	+	30-minute morning blocks (90 minutes), if
	3300	+	there is a need to achieve 2 additional
	3301	+	individual planning periods for the Teacher.
	3302	+	23.6.2.2.4.5. One example of priority 4 shown below:
	3303	+
	3304	+	Frequency Planning Period Length
	3305	+	3 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
	3306	+
	3307	+
	3308	+	3 Days of the Week
	3309	+	30 Minutes Day (During
	3310	+	the Thirty-Minute
	3311	+	Morning Block)
	3312	+
	3313	+
	3314	+	23.6.2.2.4.6. All planning periods provided through the
	3315	+	use of the 30- minute morning blocks shall
	3316	+	be at least 30 minutes in duration and shall
	3317	+	be scheduled from 8:10 am to 8:40 am,
	3318	+	unless agreed to by the Teacher.
	3319	+	23.6.3. All special subject classes will begin on the first day of school.
	3320	+	23.6.4. In instances where a special subject Teacher is not available to provide
	3321	+	coverage for a Teacher’s scheduled planning period, the building Supervisor
	3322	+	shall:
	3323	+	23.6.4.1. Seek a substitute;
	3324	+	23.6.4.2. Utilize an alternative planning schedule; and/or
	3325	+	23.6.4.3. Implement an alternative planning mechanism to be determined by
	3326	+	the Supervisor and the SCAC.
	3327	+	23.6.5. Secondary Planning Periods
	3328	+	23.6.5.1. All secondary school teachers shall be given at least five (5) daily
	3329	+	planning periods per week that are equal in length to a class period,
	3330	+	except as may be mutually agreed between the Supervisor and the
	3331	+	Teacher.
	3332	+	23.6.5.2. The planning periods shall be scheduled during the normal
	3333	+	workday, as defined in this Agreement.
	3334	+	23.7. Lunch Period
	3335	+	23.7.1. Secondary Schools
	3336	+	23.7.1.1. In secondary schools, each Teacher shall have a duty- free lunch
	3337	+	period equal in length to a full teaching period. However, in no case
	3338	+	shall a Teacher’s lunch period be less than 45 minutes or exceed 60
	3339	+	minutes. A duty- free lunch period shall not include the supervision
	3340	+	of students.
	3341	+	23.7.2. Elementary Schools
	3342	+	23.7.2.1. In the elementary schools, the Supervisor and the School Chapter
	3343	+	Advisory Committee shall develop a schedule and utilize available
	3344	+	resources, so that each Teacher shall have a minimum forty-five
	3345	+
	3346	+	(45) minute, duty- free, uninterrupted lunch period each day. When
	3347	+	it is impossible to configure the master schedule to provide each
	3348	+	Teacher a daily minimum forty-five duty free lunch period, the
	3349	+	schedule shall be arranged to provide each Teacher a minimum of
	3350	+	225 minutes of duty free lunch per week. In such cases, each
	3351	+	Teacher shall be given no less than a thirty minute, duty free,
	3352	+	uninterrupted lunch period daily. Teachers, Teacher-aides, and
	3353	+	school assistants shall be rotated for lunch duty on an equitable
	3354	+	basis throughout the school year. The rotation system shall be
	3355	+	arranged in consultation between the Supervisor and the School
	3356	+	Chapter Advisory Committee. During the duty- free lunch period, a
	3357	+	Teacher shall not be required to monitor students, escort students to
	3358	+	and from lunch, escort students to the playground or to class or
	3359	+	other activities.
	3360	+	23.7.3. Special Education City-Wide Schools
	3361	+	23.7.3.1. In the Special Education City-Wide Schools, the Supervisor and the
	3362	+	School Chapter Advisory Committee shall develop a schedule and
	3363	+	utilize available resources, so that each Teacher shall have a
	3364	+	minimum forty-five (45) minute, duty- free, uninterrupted lunch
	3365	+	period each day. When it is impossible to configure the master
	3366	+	schedule to provide each Teacher a daily minimum forty-five duty
	3367	+	free lunch period, the schedule shall be arranged to provide each
	3368	+	Teacher a minimum of 225 minutes of duty free lunch per week. In
	3369	+	such cases, each Teacher shall be given no less than a thirty minute,
	3370	+	duty free, uninterrupted lunch period daily. Teachers, Teacher-
	3371	+	aides, and school assistants shall be rotated for lunch duty on an
	3372	+	equitable basis throughout the school year. The rotation system
	3373	+	shall be arranged in consultation between the Supervisor and the
	3374	+	School Chapter Advisory Committee. During the duty- free lunch
	3375	+	period, a Teacher shall not be required to monitor students, escort
	3376	+	students to and from lunch, escort students to the playground or to
	3377	+	class or other activities.
	3378	+
	3379	+	23.7.4. Career Development Centers/Vocational Programs
	3380	+	23.7.4.1. In these schools, each Teacher shall have a duty-free lunch period
	3381	+	equal in length to a full teaching period. However, in no case shall a
	3382	+	Teacher’s lunch period be less than 45 minutes or exceed 60
	3383	+	minutes. A duty- free lunch period shall not include the supervision
	3384	+	of students.
	3385	+	23.7.4.2. Whenever possible, teachers with double shops in the career
	3386	+	development centers/vocational programs will be relieved of section
	3387	+	duties.
	3388	+
	3389	+	23.7.4.3. In the career development centers/vocational programs, each
	3390	+	Teacher shall have a duty-free lunch period of a full teaching
	3391	+	period.
	3392	+	23.7.4.4. In shops and other classrooms where special work projects are
	3393	+	carried on, requests for such projects shall be channeled to the
	3394	+	Teacher through the Supervisor. These special work projects will be
	3395	+	performed under the direction of the Teacher. Any request relating
	3396	+	to community programs, improvements, or renovation shall come
	3397	+	first to the attention of the Supervisor and then shall be forwarded
	3398	+	to the shop Teacher affected. The Teacher, in consultation with the
	3399	+	Supervisor, shall decide whether the project is to be undertaken.
	3400	+	23.8. Thirty-Minute Morning Block
	3401	+	23.8.1. The Thirty-Minute Morning Block shall be defined as the period from 8:10
	3402	+	AM until 8:40 AM for all DCPS schools that operate under a traditional
	3403	+	instructional s chedule (8:45 AM to 3:15 PM ).
	3404	+	23.8.2. The Thirty-Minute Morning Block shall be defined as the thirty (30) minutes
	3405	+	prior to a five-minute period before the start of the school day for students for
	3406	+	all DCPS schools that operate under a non-traditional instructional schedule
	3407	+	(anything other than 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM).
	3408	+	23.8.3. Each School shall establish a Morning Block Team (MBT), which shall
	3409	+	consist of the Supervisor (or her/his designee), the Building Representative
	3410	+	(or her/his designee), the Instructional Coach, all department and grade level
	3411	+	chairs, and other Teachers as designated by the Supervisor or the Building
	3412	+	Representative.
	3413	+	23.8.4. Morning Blocks that are not reserved for Teacher-initiated individual or
	3414	+	collaborative planning will be principal-led. The MBT shall develop a
	3415	+	Morning Block plan and a monthly calendar for the principal-led Morning
	3416	+	Block that shall be provided to all Teachers. The Morning Block plan shall
	3417	+	include schedules, procedures, and substantive details, and developed with
	3418	+	faculty input.
	3419	+	23.8.5. Two of the Morning Blocks each week are reserved for Teacher-initiated
	3420	+	planning. All Teacher-initiated Morning Blocks shall be consistent with the
	3421	+	requirements of a School’s restructuring program, intervention model, or
	3422	+	instructional strategy. The Morning Blocks shall be used only for the
	3423	+	following purposes:
	3424	+	23.8.5.1. Collaborative planning among Teachers, which may include:
	3425	+	• Analysis of student data;
	3426	+	• Sharing of best practices;
	3427	+
	3428	+	• Implementation of the DCPS standards-based curricula;
	3429	+	• Alignment of instruction with assessments; and
	3430	+	• Discussion of educational issues.
	3431	+
	3432	+	23.8.5.2. Individual Teacher planning, which may include:
	3433	+	• Lesson preparation;
	3434	+	• Instructional material development;
	3435	+	• Providing student feedback;
	3436	+	• Recordkeeping; and
	3437	+	• Professional development
	3438	+
	3439	+	23.8.6. If a Supervisor causes a Teacher to lose a Morning Block, the Teacher shall
	3440	+	receive compensation for the additional workload using Administrative
	3441	+	Premium.
	3442	+	23.8.7. The Parties agree to provide training on collaborative planning to Teachers
	3443	+	and Supervisors.
	3444	+
	3445	+	23.9. Conference with Parents
	3446	+	23.9.1. The responsibility of the Teacher to be available for conferences with parents
	3447	+	is recognized as a Teacher's professional responsibility and shall be
	3448	+	encouraged by the Parties. Such contact with parents may be accomplished
	3449	+	by personal appointment, parent-Teacher conference meetings, home visits,
	3450	+	and e-mail or telephone conversations. In order to contact parents, DCPS
	3451	+	shall provide a sufficient number of dedicated phones for Teachers.
	3452	+
	3453	+	23.9.2. Teachers are required to attend, for the sole purpose of meeting with parents,
	3454	+	not more than four parent-Teacher conference meetings during each school
	3455	+	year. Three of these shall be held on non- instructional days from 12:00 noon
	3456	+	to 7:00 pm, including a one-hour break. One of the four conferences shall be
	3457	+	a “Back-to-School” night, which shall be scheduled in accordance with each
	3458	+	school’s needs.
	3459	+
	3460	+	23.10. Shared Scheduling
	3461	+	23.10.1. Teachers who are shared between two (2) Schools shall alternate between the
	3462	+	Schools in the following manner:
	3463	+	23.10.1.1. During “Week 1,” such Teachers shall report for three (3) full days
	3464	+	to Site A, and then for two (2) full days to Site B.
	3465	+
	3466	+	23.10.1.2. During “Week 2,” such Teachers shall report for two (2) full days
	3467	+	to Site A, and then for three (3) full days to Site B.
	3468	+	23.10.1.3. Such Teachers shall mutually determine with their Supervisors
	3469	+	which School shall be Site A and which shall be Site B.
	3470	+	23.10.1.4. The provisions above shall be strictly adhered to unless the
	3471	+	Teacher and her/his Supervisors mutually agree to an alternate
	3472	+	arrangement.
	3473	+	23.11. Faculty Meetings
	3474	+	23.11.1. DCPS and the WTU agree that faculty meetings shall encourage dialogue
	3475	+	between the Supervisor and Teachers on all matters related to the School. To
	3476	+	this end, both the Supervisor and Teachers shall be free to discuss matters of
	3477	+	concern at such meetings.
	3478	+	23.11.2. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) required general faculty
	3479	+	meeting per month.
	3480	+	23.11.3. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) additional required general
	3481	+	faculty meeting in the months of September and June, as necessary.
	3482	+	23.11.4. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) additional required general
	3483	+	faculty meeting in all other months of the school year, provided that:
	3484	+	23.11.4.1. The Supervisor fully complies with his or her requirement to
	3485	+	schedule and meet monthly with the SCAC, pursuant to Section
	3486	+	9.1.;
	3487	+	23.11.4.2. The Supervisor consults with the SCAC on the dates and times of
	3488	+	the additional meetings;
	3489	+	23.11.4.3. The Building Representative (or her/his designee) is afforded no
	3490	+	less than ten (10) minutes during each meeting to discuss WTU
	3491	+	related business; and
	3492	+	23.11.4.4. At least two of the additional meetings are for faculty discussion of
	3493	+	and input into the Local School Plan and the School Budget, of
	3494	+	which:
	3495	+	23.11.4.4.1. One (1) shall be during the development phase; and
	3496	+	23.11.4.4.2. One (1) shall be after the Supervisor finalizes the Local
	3497	+	School Plan and the School Budget, but prior to her/his
	3498	+	submitting them to DCPS.
	3499	+
	3500	+
	3501	+	23.11.5. Attendance at such meetings is required, but in the event of an emergency,
	3502	+	the Teacher will be excused upon notification to the Supervisor or his/her
	3503	+	designee.
	3504	+	23.11.6. The Supervisor shall provide to Teachers an agenda at least twenty-four (24)
	3505	+	hours in advance of each faculty meeting.
	3506	+	23.11.7. No faculty meeting shall exceed one (1) hour in duration, nor extend beyond
	3507	+	4:30 PM, unless mutually agreed to by the Supervisor and the Building
	3508	+	Representative.
	3509	+	23.11.8. Nothing in this article shall prevent the Supervisor from calling additional
	3510	+	meetings for Teachers to attend on a voluntary basis.
	3511	+	23.12. Non-Instructional Days Prior to the First Day of School for Students
	3512	+	23.12.1. The Supervisor shall have the right call one (1) mandatory, introductory
	3513	+	meeting for Teachers during the non- instructional days that precede the first
	3514	+	day of school for students. This meeting shall be no more than three (3) hours
	3515	+	in length, unless the SCAC and the Supervisor mutually agree to an
	3516	+	extension.
	3517	+	23.12.2. Teachers shall be provided with a minimum of one and half (1.5) days for
	3518	+	planning and room preparation.
	3519	+	23.13. Class Size
	3520	+	23.13.1. Except as provided in Section 23.13.3, maximum class size shall not exceed
	3521	+	the following:
	3522	+	Class Type Maximum Size
	3523	+	Pre-Kindergarten Without an Aide 15
	3524	+	Pre-Kindergarten With an Aide 20
	3525	+	Kindergarten Through Grade 2 20
	3526	+	Grades 3 Through 12 25
	3527	+	Remedial Classes 12
	3528	+	Career and Technology Education 18
	3529	+
	3530	+	23.13.2. Special Provisions for Classrooms that Serve Students with Disabilities
	3531	+	23.13.2.1. Self-Contained Classrooms
	3532	+	When the Least Restrictive Environment (as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is a self-contained
	3533	+
	3534	+	classroom, maximum class size shall not exceed the following:
	3535	+
	3536	+	Class Type Maximum Size
	3537	+	Autism 6
	3538	+	Emotional Disabilities 8
	3539	+	Hearing Impairments/Deafness 5
	3540	+	Mental Retardation (Mild/Moderate) 12
	3541	+	Mental Retardation (Severe) 6
	3542	+	Mental Retardation (Profound) 4
	3543	+	Orthopedic Impairments 10
	3544	+	Physical Disabilities 4
	3545	+	Speech/Language Impairments 12
	3546	+	Traumatic Brain Injury 10
	3547	+	Visual Impairments/Blindness 5
	3548	+
	3549	+	23.13.2.2. Learning Centers
	3550	+	When the Least Restrictive Environment (as defined by the Individuals
	3551	+	with Disabilities Education Act) is a Learning Center, maximum class size
	3552	+	shall not exceed the following:
	3553	+
	3554	+	Class Type Maximum Size
	3555	+	Learning Center 10
	3556	+
	3557	+	23.13.2.3. Inclusion
	3558	+	Due to the complexities of class size provisions in any contract, the WTU and DCPS agree to form a committee to review the possibility of developing and using a “weighted formula” for determining appropriate class size in DCPS. In addition, this committee will recommend
	3559	+	solutions when DCPS is unable to meet the class size provisions.
	3560	+
	3561	+	23.13.2.4. IEP Caseloads
	3562	+	Individual Education Plan (IEP) caseloads shall not exceed fifteen (15) per Teacher.
	3563	+
	3564	+	23.13.3. An acceptable reason for altering the class size may be any of the following:
	3565	+
	3566	+	23.13.3.1. Lack of sufficient funds for equipment, supplies, or rental of
	3567	+	classroom space;
	3568	+	23.13.3.2. Lack of classroom space and/or personnel available to permit
	3569	+	scheduling of any additional class or classes in order to reduce class
	3570	+	size;
	3571	+	23.13.3.3. Conformity to the class size objective because it would result in
	3572	+	the organization of half or part time classes;
	3573	+	23.13.3.4. A class larger than the above is necessary and desirable in order to
	3574	+	provide for specialized or experimental instruction;
	3575	+	23.13.3.5. Placement of pupils in a subject class for which there is only one
	3576	+	(1) on a grade level;
	3577	+	23.13.3.6. Size of specific classroom space is inadequate.
	3578	+	23.14. Teaching Assignments
	3579	+	23.14.1. Teachers may express in writing to the Supervisor their preference of grade
	3580	+	assignment in the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary
	3581	+	school. If a Teacher does not receive his/her requested assignment, he/she
	3582	+	shall be so notified in writing with the reason(s) stated.
	3583	+	23.14.2. Teachers' programs will be established in accordance with the following
	3584	+	guidelines:
	3585	+	23.14.2.1. Teachers' abilities and preparation shall be a prime consideration;
	3586	+	23.14.2.2. The number of different rooms in which assignments occur for a
	3587	+	Teacher shall be held to the minimum;
	3588	+	23.14.2.3. Equitable standards shall be applied within a school for
	3589	+	exemptions from homeroom and building assignments; and,
	3590	+	23.14.2.4. In rooms with specific stations (shops, typing rooms, laboratories),
	3591	+	the number of pupils assigned to such rooms shall not exceed the
	3592	+	number of stations available, provided that in the programming of
	3593	+	such classes, an extra number of pupils equal to the anticipated
	3594	+	attrition rate may be included.
	3595	+	23.14.3. Teachers shall have the opportunity to express their preference of assignment
	3596	+	to school committees and other extracurricular activities for which there is no
	3597	+	pay. These requests shall be honored on the basis of competency of the
	3598	+	individual in the judgment of the Supervisor.
	3599	+	23.14.4. Elementary teachers shall receive their tentative grade assignments and
	3600	+
	3601	+	secondary teachers shall receive their tentative subject assignment for the
	3602	+	next school year no later than the last day of the current school year.
	3603	+	23.14.5. In the secondary schools, there shall be no more than three (3) consecutive
	3604	+	periods of academic teaching assignments, except where the Teacher agrees.
	3605	+	However, in schools with block schedules, there should be no more than two
	3606	+	consecutive teaching periods, except where the Teacher agrees.
	3607	+	23.14.6. In the secondary schools, efforts shall be made to keep the number of lesson
	3608	+	preparations to a minimum, consistent with an effective teaching program.
	3609	+	23.14.7. A secondary Teacher may be assigned to a duty in lieu of a teaching period.
	3610	+	23.15. Non-Traditional Scheduling
	3611	+	23.15.1. The SCAC must consider requests for non- traditional scheduling.
	3612	+	23.15.2. If the SCAC recommends the implementation of such nontraditional
	3613	+	scheduling, then the entire faculty must, by secret ballot vote, approve the
	3614	+	measure by a percentage of no less than 66 and 2/3% before such
	3615	+	implementation may occur.
	3616	+	23.15.3. Where non-traditional schedules are adopted, the term “teaching period”
	3617	+	shall mean at minimum, the average length of time for a class period in a
	3618	+	traditional secondary instructional day.
	3619	+	23.15.4. Teachers who are unable to adapt to non- traditional scheduling shall be
	3620	+	permitted to seek a voluntary transfer to another school in accordance with
	3621	+	Teacher Transfer Policy.
	3622	+	23.15.5. Secondary Schools include high schools, junior high schools, grades 6, 7 and
	3623	+	8 in middle schools and educational centers.
	3624	+	23.16. Substitute Service
	3625	+	23.16.1. Teachers shall not be required to obtain their own substitutes.
	3626	+	23.16.2. DCPS shall make every effort to provide substitute service for every absence
	3627	+	of a Teacher, provided the Teacher notifies her/his Supervisor of the absence
	3628	+	in accordance with the rules established in this Agreement.
	3629	+	23.16.3. In cases when a Teacher fails to notify her/his Supervisor of the absence in
	3630	+	accordance with the rules established in this Agreement, DCPS shall make a
	3631	+	concerted effort to provide a substitute, but shall be under no obligation to do
	3632	+	so.
	3633	+	23.16.4. Except where it is not possible to do so, Teachers shall have available for
	3634	+	substitute teachers current class lists, lesson plans, and other appropriate
	3635	+
	3636	+	materials to enable the substitute Teacher to carry out her/his duties.
	3637	+	23.16.5. DCPS agrees to review and revise, in collaboration with the WTU, the
	3638	+	recruitment, training, and evaluation of substitute teachers with the goal of
	3639	+	ensuring a highly effective substitute pool of sufficient size to support
	3640	+	Teachers.
	3641	+	23.17. Class Coverage
	3642	+	23.17.1. In emergencies and in cases when substitute service cannot be obtained for
	3643	+	an absent Teacher, other Teachers may be required to provide class coverage.
	3644	+	23.17.2. If a Teacher notifies the principal or his designee less than twenty- four (24)
	3645	+	hours before the start of the Teacher’s tour of duty that he/she will be absent,
	3646	+	that shall constitute an emergency. In such cases, the principal will make a
	3647	+	concerted effort to find a substitute.
	3648	+	23.17.3. In emergency situations, Teachers in secondary schools may be required to
	3649	+	cover classes on a per-period rotation basis. On the elementary level,
	3650	+	Teachers may be required to accept other students in their classrooms for
	3651	+	instruction, with consideration given to class size, equitable distribution and
	3652	+	the grade levels of the students involved.
	3653	+	23.17.4. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures for assigning
	3654	+	class coverage on a voluntary basis, except as provided below.
	3655	+	23.17.5. When a building Supervisor is unable to provide substitute services for an
	3656	+	absent Teacher during the instructional day, the Supervisor may require
	3657	+	teachers to provide coverage for the absent Teacher’s students. When a
	3658	+	Teacher is required to provide class coverage for students, the Teacher shall
	3659	+	be compensated in accordance with the following sections:
	3660	+	23.17.5.1. Secondary Level and Block Schedules
	3661	+	23.17.5.1.1. Secondary teachers who are assigned to provide
	3662	+	instructional coverage for an absent Teacher’s students,
	3663	+	which results in the loss of a planning period for the
	3664	+	Teacher, shall receive compensation for the additional
	3665	+	workload using Administrative Premium.
	3666	+	23.17.5.1.2. The Chancellor and WTU agree to jointly update the
	3667	+	Pro Rata Pay Scale covering secondary schools with
	3668	+	traditional class schedules (5 teaching periods) and
	3669	+	those with block or modified block schedules in
	3670	+	accordance with the current Administrative Premium
	3671	+	rate.
	3672	+	23.17.5.2. Elementary Level
	3673	+
	3674	+	23.17.5.2.1. When an elementary Teacher is required to accept
	3675	+	additional students in his/her class due to a Teacher’s
	3676	+	absence, and the additional number results in a class
	3677	+	exceeding the contractual limit, the Teacher shall be
	3678	+	paid at the Administrative Premium per day of
	3679	+	coverage. This per diem rate shall also apply to a
	3680	+	special subject Teacher if the additional number of
	3681	+	students results in three (3) or more of his/her classes
	3682	+	exceeding the contractual limit.
	3683	+	23.17.5.2.2. When an elementary Teacher loses his/her planning
	3684	+	period due to coverage based on the absence or
	3685	+	unavailability of a special subject Teacher, itinerant
	3686	+	Teacher or other person(s) designated in the master
	3687	+	schedule to provide the Teacher with a planning period,
	3688	+	the Teacher shall receive compensation using
	3689	+	Administrative Premium.
	3690	+	23.17.5.2.3. Time records for pay for coverage shall be submitted by
	3691	+	the local school Supervisor or his/her designee in
	3692	+	accordance with the same timeline submission
	3693	+	requirements for regular Teacher pay. Teachers shall
	3694	+	receive their pay for coverage compensation on a
	3695	+	biweekly basis through a process approved by DCPS
	3696	+	and the WTU.
	3697	+	23.17.6. DCPS and WTU will execute a Memorandum of Understanding that further
	3698	+	defines pay for coverage, loss of planning time, and loss of lunch time.
	3699	+	23.18. Lesson Plans
	3700	+	23.18.1. Daily, unit, and long- term lesson plans shall be required of each Teacher and
	3701	+	such plans shall be available for review by the principal/Supervisor at any
	3702	+	time upon his/her request. The Supervisor shall be permitted to make a copy
	3703	+	of the lesson upon request. It is understood that lesson plans are used as a
	3704	+	guide to the Teacher in structuring the learning experiences of pupils. The
	3705	+	system-wide template prescribes the minimum required elements for a lesson
	3706	+	plan. No Teacher shall be required to provide more detail than that which is
	3707	+	required in the system-wide template.
	3708	+	23.18.2. Teachers shall not be required to submit daily, weekly, unit or long- range
	3709	+	lesson plans on a regular basis. However, if the Supervisor determines as a
	3710	+	result of the DCPS evaluation process that a Teacher has an average score of
	3711	+	less than 2.5 in Planning domain of the Teaching and Learning Framework,
	3712	+	then the Supervisor may require the Teacher to submit daily lesson plans for
	3713	+	review and comment until such time that the Teacher’s planning has
	3714	+	satisfactorily improved. In such cases, the Supervisor must suggest how the
	3715	+
	3716	+	lesson plans can be improved.
	3717	+	23.18.3. Lesson plans do not determine a Teacher’s effectiveness; therefore, they shall
	3718	+	not be used in isolation to determine a Teacher’s effectiveness.
	3719	+	23.18.4. DCPS shall develop the lesson plan template in collaboration with the WTU.
	3720	+
	3721	+	ARTICLE 24 - AUXILIARY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES
	3722	+	24.1. Library Media Specialists
	3723	+	24.1.1. The District of Columbia Public Schools shall maintain library and media
	3724	+	center facilities.
	3725	+	24.1.2. When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided
	3726	+	for all Library Media Specialists.
	3727	+	24.1.3. Library Media Specialists shall not be assigned non- Library Media Specialist
	3728	+	duties, which will cause the closing of the library.
	3729	+	24.1.4. Where there are two (2) or more professional staff personnel assigned to a
	3730	+	media center or library, the Library Media Specialist with building seniority
	3731	+	shall be designated as team leader if the performance ratings are equal.
	3732	+	24.1.5. Library Media Specialists shall be given the opportunity to acquire the
	3733	+	necessary training for handling non print materials, provided funding is
	3734	+	available.
	3735	+	24.1.6. When libraries are established, the standards of the American Library
	3736	+	Association shall be considered .
	3737	+	24.1.7. Continuous access to the library collections and flexible scheduling may be
	3738	+	components of the library media center. Flexible scheduling for the use of the
	3739	+	library shall be developed and implemented when it is deemed appropriate
	3740	+	for the instructional program of the school by the Supervisor after
	3741	+	consultation with the Library Media Specialist- media specialist.
	3742	+	24.1.8. School Library Media Specialists shall arrange cooperative meetings and/or
	3743	+	conferences with faculty Teachers during the employee’s workday. These
	3744	+	meetings and/or conferences shall be to discuss issues, books, materials and
	3745	+	other business pertinent to the professional Library Media Specialist’s and
	3746	+	Teacher’s mission of providing the highest quality of education to DCPS
	3747	+	students. The goal is to implement the most efficient and effective use of the
	3748	+	library as a learning and resource center.
	3749	+	24.1.9. Library Media Specialists are integral Teachers of the teaching function in
	3750	+
	3751	+	the DCPS. Library Media Specialists shall, in addition to the traditional
	3752	+	functions, collaborate in the selection of all learning resources, work with
	3753	+	teachers in the planning and/or implementation of curriculum, and offer
	3754	+	instruction to both teachers and students in the use of library and media
	3755	+	center resources and equipment, as well as reading, listening and viewing
	3756	+	skills.
	3757	+
	3758	+	24.1.10. The Supervisor and Library Media Specialist (LMS) shall meet and jointly
	3759	+	develop annually the library media program including a flexible scheduling
	3760	+	model based on best practices in accordance with the standards of the
	3761	+	American Library Association. Should the Supervisor and Library Media
	3762	+	Specialist fail to mutually agree on the library media program, the Director of
	3763	+	Library Services shall be available upon request from the Supervisor or
	3764	+	Library Media Specialist to assist with the design and implementation of an
	3765	+	effective library media program in accordance with best practices and
	3766	+	standards of the profession.
	3767	+	24.2. Counselors
	3768	+	24.2.1. When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided
	3769	+	for all counselors.
	3770	+	24.2.2. Counselors' duties and DCPS counselor standards shall be related solely to
	3771	+	the standards of the American School Counselors Association.
	3772	+	24.2.3. Suitable space as permitted by the existing physical plant shall be provided
	3773	+	for counselors to carry out their programs. In a building which has a suite
	3774	+	designed for a counselor, the counselor shall be assigned to that area.
	3775	+	24.2.4. In all schools, DCPS, within budget limitations, will work toward providing
	3776	+	one counselor for every two hundred fifty (250) students or major fraction
	3777	+	thereof.
	3778	+	24.2.5. Counselors shall be provided with a telephone in the counselor suite/area
	3779	+	and, where possible, a direct line.
	3780	+	24.2.6. The confidentiality of the work of the counselor is recognized with the
	3781	+	understanding that student records are to be made available upon request by
	3782	+	the Supervisor.
	3783	+	24.2.7. DCPS and the WTU agree that school counselors must be provided local
	3784	+	school benchmark data deadlines in a timely matter in order to support timely
	3785	+	submission or inputting of required data. To this end, DCPS shall request that
	3786	+	supervisors provide school counselors critical benchmark data deadlines
	3787	+	upon receipt.
	3788	+
	3789	+	24.2.8. All Senior High School 10- month counselors who desire to be converted to
	3790	+	11- month counselors shall be entitled to such conversion during the 2010-
	3791	+	2011 school year.
	3792	+	24.2.9. For school year 2010- 2011, if there is an insufficient number of 10- month
	3793	+	counselors who wish to convert to 11- month counselors, DCPS may
	3794	+	designate one of the counseling positions or up to 50% of the existing
	3795	+	counseling positions at the school as 11- month counselors (ET15 -11). These
	3796	+	counselors shall be paid on a prorated basis based on their current salary. For
	3797	+	school years 2011- 2012 and beyond, all high school counseling positions will
	3798	+	be 11 month positions.
	3799	+	24.2.10. In such cases, the selection of the 11- month counselor shall be determined by
	3800	+	the principal based on the recommendation of the school’s Personal
	3801	+	Committee. If there are an insufficient number of counselors who volunteer
	3802	+	to convert to 11- month positions within a school, DCPS shall make the
	3803	+	position available to other senior high school certified counselors currently
	3804	+	employed within DC Public Schools. If there are not enough senior high
	3805	+	applicants, DCPS shall make the position available to other certified
	3806	+	counselors within DCPS. If there exists an insufficient number of voluntary
	3807	+	11-month counselors within the school system, DCPS shall have the
	3808	+	authority to hire 11- month counselors from outside of the system to meet the
	3809	+	programmatic needs of the school system.
	3810	+	24.2.11. If there exists an insufficient number of voluntary 11- month counselors
	3811	+	within the school system, DCPS shall have the authority to hire 11- month
	3812	+	counselors from outside of the system to meet the programmatic needs of the
	3813	+	school system
	3814	+	24.3. Related Service Providers (School Social Workers, School Psychologists,
	3815	+	Speech/Language Pathologists and Psychiatric Social Workers)
	3816	+	24.3.1. All Related Service Providers, covered under this section, shall perform
	3817	+	duties related to their special field, except as otherwise provided in this
	3818	+	Agreement.
	3819	+	24.3.2. DCPS Related Service Provider standards shall consider the standards of the
	3820	+	American Speech and Hearing Association, the National Association of
	3821	+	Social Workers, and the National Association of School Psychologists.
	3822	+	24.3.3. Related Service Providers shall not be assigned duties or perform acts which
	3823	+	would result in a violation of standards of professional practice as defined by
	3824	+	the appropriate professional organizations.
	3825	+	24.3.4. A room conducive to individual testing, interviewing, and the transaction of
	3826	+	business of a confidential nature shall be made available to school
	3827	+	psychologists, school social workers and other Related Service Providers as
	3828	+	needed. The transaction of business of a confidential nature may require
	3829	+
	3830	+	access to and a use of a telephone.
	3831	+	24.3.5. Where a speech suite, a converted area or a room that is specifically
	3832	+	designated for Speech language therapy and Hearing therapy services exists,
	3833	+	the Speech language therapist and/or Hearing therapist will be assigned to
	3834	+	that designated space on the day or days that the employee is in that building.
	3835	+	24.3.6. A Related Service Provider who is required to appear at a placement
	3836	+	meeting, an assessment, a disciplinary hearing or a due process hearing shall
	3837	+	have the opportunity to consult with the designated representatives of DCPS
	3838	+	in advance of the event.
	3839	+	24.3.7. Related service providers may express in writing to the principal/Supervisor
	3840	+	their preference for program assignments as long as the request is consistent
	3841	+	with the educational needs of the system. If the related service provider does
	3842	+	not receive his/her requested assignment, he/she shall be so notified in
	3843	+	writing with the reason(s) stated.
	3844	+	24.3.8. Protocols for all related service providers shall be provided by the DCPS
	3845	+	Office of Special Education.
	3846	+	24.3.9. In accordance with the procedures outlined in this Agreement, the local
	3847	+	school Supervisor shall provide funding for supplies to all related service
	3848	+	providers assigned to his/her school.
	3849	+	24.3.10. Related service providers shall be provided a room with confidential access
	3850	+	to an operational telephone and computer.
	3851	+	24.3.11. Assignment of caseloads to related service providers shall be done in an
	3852	+	equitable manner. The Office of Special Education will address disputes
	3853	+	regarding equity in caseload assignments for service providers on a case-by-
	3854	+	case basis.
	3855	+	24.4. Visiting Instruction Service (VIS)
	3856	+	24.4.1. The workday for VIS teachers is the same as that of any other Teacher and
	3857	+	any unscheduled time shall be used in a relevant manner toward improving
	3858	+	the instructional program.
	3859	+	24.4.2. One (1) afternoon per week shall be devoted to record keeping, meetings,
	3860	+	planning, and any other relevant activities toward improving the instructional
	3861	+	program.
	3862	+	24.4.3. Weekly teaching schedules must be updated promptly. If no changes occur
	3863	+	during the week, such notation shall be recorded.
	3864	+	24.4.4. Teachers assigned full-time to child-oriented hospitals or institutions shall
	3865	+	adjust their teaching schedules in consultation with their Supervisor.
	3866	+
	3867	+	24.4.5. When a daily schedule is to be rearranged, the Supervisor shall be notified by
	3868	+	telephone within a reasonable time and a record of the changes shall be
	3869	+	recorded as soon as practicable.
	3870	+	24.4.6. When conditions indicate, the Teacher may require adult supervision in the
	3871	+	home while instruction is taking place.
	3872	+	24.4.7. Daily attendance records noting teachers’ time of arrival with signature of
	3873	+	parent or guardian and/or pupil shall be submitted to the Supervisor weekly.
	3874	+	24.4.8. An orientation of at least 3 days shall be provided for all new teachers in the
	3875	+	VIS program.
	3876	+	24.4.9. A Teacher shall not be required to provide instructional services in any
	3877	+	home, institution, or area if there is a valid reason to believe that the physical
	3878	+	well being of the Teacher is threatened. This provision shall be applicable to
	3879	+	all teachers who are required to make home visitations as a routine in their
	3880	+	work schedule.
	3881	+	24.5. Special Education Teachers
	3882	+	24.5.1. Special education teachers who are involved in the development of
	3883	+	Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) shall be granted the necessary
	3884	+	time during the school day for testing, conferences, and the writing of IEP(s)
	3885	+	24.5.2. The Division of Special Education will disseminate to special education
	3886	+	teachers any federal and state guidelines, which affect the operation of their
	3887	+	program.
	3888	+	24.5.3. As funds are specifically allocated, special education teachers shall be
	3889	+	provided with the necessary forms, supplies, equipment, materials and test(s)
	3890	+	needed to fulfill curriculum requirements, as determined by the Chancellor.
	3891	+	24.5.4. Special education teachers who are assigned to non- citywide schools shall
	3892	+	attend the organizational meetings of their assigned schools at the beginning
	3893	+	of each school year.
	3894	+	24.5.5. The annual IEP caseload for special education teachers shall not exceed 15
	3895	+	per Teacher, except by mutual Agreement between the Supervisor and
	3896	+	special education Teacher. If Teacher agrees to complete more than 15 IEPs
	3897	+	annually, the Teacher shall receive administrative premium at the rate of
	3898	+	three (3) hours per additional IEP.
	3899	+	24.5.6. Upon request by a Teacher, including general education teachers, the
	3900	+	Supervisor shall make available for review by the Teacher the IEP of each
	3901	+	special needs student assigned to that Teacher for instruction.
	3902	+	24.5.7. DCPS and the WTU agree to establish a Joint Special Education Committee
	3903	+
	3904	+	to develop policies and procedures that will support effective implementation
	3905	+	of inclusion/inclusive instruction.
	3906	+	24.6. Special Subject Teachers
	3907	+	24.6.1. All special subject teachers assigned to a single school building shall be
	3908	+	required to perform all the duties regular teachers are expected to perform.
	3909	+	24.6.2. Itinerant special subject teachers shall not be required to perform any of the
	3910	+	following:
	3911	+	24.6.2.1. Answering of telephones; or
	3912	+	24.6.2.2. General clerical work.
	3913	+	24.6.3. Itinerant teachers shall be required to perform all duties regular teachers are
	3914	+	expected to perform at schools where they teach a full day, provided that no
	3915	+	itinerant Teacher shall be required to perform duties in excess of that which
	3916	+	he/she would be assigned if full time in one school.
	3917	+	24.6.4. The duties of the special subject teachers shall be based on the guidelines for
	3918	+	special subject and resource teachers.
	3919	+	24.6.5. All ET personnel covered under the provision of this Article shall be paid at a
	3920	+	per-diem rate for each day they are required to work following the closing
	3921	+	day of the school year for teachers and before the opening day of the school
	3922	+	year for teachers, provided funds are available.
	3923	+
	3924	+	ARTICLE 25- SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY, AND
	3925	+	RELATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
	3926	+	25.1. Definition
	3927	+	25.1.1. For the purposes of this Article, “instructional resources” shall refer to basic
	3928	+	office supplies (e.g., paper, pencils, pens), textbooks, curricular support
	3929	+	materials (e.g., math manipulatives, lab equipment, literacy kits),
	3930	+	instructional technology (e.g., computers, interactive white boards, student
	3931	+	response systems), and other education- related materials.
	3932	+	25.2. Inventory and Distribution of Existing Instructional Resources
	3933	+	25.2.1. Prior to the first day of school for students, the Supervisor (or her/his
	3934	+	designee) and the SCAC shall prepare an inventory of the School’s existing
	3935	+	instructional resources and shall develop procedures for the equitable
	3936	+	distribution of these resources.
	3937	+	25.2.2. The Supervisor (or her/his designee) and the SCAC may elect to reserve a
	3938	+
	3939	+	certain portion of the existing inventory for distribution at later points in the
	3940	+	year.
	3941	+	25.2.3. The Supervisor shall provide a copy of the inventory and the distribution
	3942	+	procedures to all Teachers on the first day of school for students.
	3943	+	25.3. Acquisition of New Resources
	3944	+	25.3.1. No later than September 30, the Supervisor shall meet with the SCAC to
	3945	+	review the School’s budget for instructional resources and to develop
	3946	+	procedures for the equitable and instructionally appropriate use of these
	3947	+	funds.
	3948	+	25.3.2. Included in the procedures shall be rules governing how Teachers shall
	3949	+	submit their specific resource requests to the Supervisor.
	3950	+	25.3.3. Also included shall be a stipulation that, whenever the Supervisor is unable
	3951	+	to fulfill a resource request, s/he shall provide a written explanation.
	3952	+	25.3.4. No later than October 15, the Supervisor shall meet with all Teachers to
	3953	+	review the budget for instructional resources and to discuss the procedures
	3954	+	pertaining to the use of the budget
	3955	+	25.3.5. A written copy of the budget and the procedures shall be provided to all
	3956	+	Teachers prior to the meeting.
	3957	+	25.4. Supply Room
	3958	+	25.4.1. The Supervisor shall provide a supply room in each School for the storage of
	3959	+	instructional resources.
	3960	+	25.4.2. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures governing
	3961	+	access to the supply room during the meeting referenced in Section 25.3.1.
	3962	+	25.5. Special Provision for Textbooks
	3963	+	25.5.1. The Supervisor shall ensure that all Teachers, including those without
	3964	+	classrooms of their own, have adequate storage space for textbooks.
	3965	+	25.6. Special Provisions for Instructional Technology
	3966	+	25.6.1. The Chancellor and the President of the WTU agree to work cooperatively to
	3967	+	ensure that each Teacher has, for instructional purposes, a designated
	3968	+	computer (preferably a laptop) as well as Internet access, as soon as possible
	3969	+	after this Agreement takes effect.
	3970	+	25.6.2. When a Teacher transfers from one work location to another, DCPS shall
	3971	+	provide the Teacher with an operational computer at the new worksite within
	3972	+
	3973	+	thirty (30) calendar days.
	3974	+	25.6.3. In addition, the Parties agree to work cooperatively to develop an
	3975	+	Instructional Technology Plan for DCPS that shall include strategies to:
	3976	+	25.6.3.1. Acquire a sufficient number of computers for student use;
	3977	+	25.6.3.2. Acquire other instructional technologies such as LCD projectors,
	3978	+	interactive whiteboards, electronic student response systems,
	3979	+	opaque document projects, etc.;
	3980	+	25.6.3.3. Improve the availability, reliability, and speed of Internet access in
	3981	+	all Schools;
	3982	+	25.6.3.4. Train Teachers in the use of instructional technology; and
	3983	+	25.6.3.5. Ensure regular maintenance of all instructional technology.
	3984	+	25.7. The Chancellor and President of the WTU shall appoint a Joint Committee to develop
	3985	+	uniform standards for classroom resources. The Joint Committee shall provide
	3986	+	opportunities for teachers and other educational stakeholders to give input during the
	3987	+	process and shall make its final recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU
	3988	+	President no later than March 31, 2010. The standards developed by the Joint
	3989	+	Committee and approved by the Chancellor and WTU president shall be the standards
	3990	+	of classroom resources for a DCPS “ Certified Classroom.” DCPS agrees to fund the
	3991	+	“Certified Classroom ” standards of resources annually to the extent possible. DCPS
	3992	+	and the WTU shall mutually develop and agree on a process for monitoring the
	3993	+	implementation of “Certified Classroom ’ resource standards in all DCPS classrooms.
	3994	+	25.8. No Teacher shall receive discipline or endure intimidation of any kind because,
	3995	+	through no fault of the Teacher, the technology (including, but not limited to,
	3996	+	computers, software, hardware, printers, copiers) necessary to perform his/her duties is
	3997	+	not available when needed by the Teacher.
	3998	+
	3999	+	ARTICLE 26 - SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
	4000	+	26.1. Supervisory Relationships
	4001	+	26.1.1. Teachers shall have the right to know the names, titles, and reporting
	4002	+	relationships of all personnel exercising direct, indirect, technical or
	4003	+	administrative supervision over them.
	4004	+	26.1.2. The Supervisor shall furnish Teachers with this information upon request.
	4005	+
	4006	+	ARTICLE 27 - EXTRA DUTY PAY ACTIVITIES
	4007	+
	4008	+	27.1. The WTU and DCPS agree to establish a joint committee to review all policies and
	4009	+	make recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU President regarding extra duty
	4010	+	assignments, including compensation, no later than May 30, 2010. The current extra
	4011	+	duty pay policies and compensation will remain in effect until the joint committee has
	4012	+	made its recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU President and those
	4013	+	recommendations have been accepted by the Chancellor and WTU President and
	4014	+	subject to certification of available funds by the Chief Financial Officer of the District
	4015	+	of Columbia.
	4016	+	27.2. Extra-duty pay activities shall include only those activities performed before and after
	4017	+	school as determined by DCPS in consultation with the WTU.
	4018	+	27.3. Where an extra- duty pay activity is such that it normally starts in September, the extra -
	4019	+	duty pay applicable to such activity shall also start in September.
	4020	+	27.4. The following procedures will apply to assignments to positions for which there is
	4021	+	extra- duty pay:
	4022	+	27.4.1. No later than April 30 of the current school year, the Board shall publish a
	4023	+	list of vacancies and the qualifications for positions for which there is extra
	4024	+	duty pay. The list of vacancies shall include those positions held by an
	4025	+	incumbent for three (3) years. Candidates shall apply within a two (2) week
	4026	+	period stating their qualifications. Three (3) year incumbents who wish to be
	4027	+	considered for the position they hold must reapply. All subsequent vacancies
	4028	+	shall be published and candidates shall apply within a two (2) week period.
	4029	+	27.4.2. The selection for the position shall be made from only qualified applicants,
	4030	+	regardless of their area of certification. Where qualifications are equal,
	4031	+	seniority is the determining factor. If in any school year in a particular school
	4032	+	there is no qualified Teacher available to conduct a specific needed extra -
	4033	+	duty pay activity, the services of a qualified Teacher from another school
	4034	+	may be utilized after Agreement between the concerned Supervisors and the
	4035	+	qualified Teacher from another DC Public School. If in any school year there
	4036	+	is no qualified Teacher in the DCPS system available to conduct a specific
	4037	+	needed extra- duty pay activity, the Supervisor may appoint a qualified
	4038	+	applicant from outside the school system. Such appointment of a non-
	4039	+	Teacher shall be for the current school year only and shall be made only after
	4040	+	DCPS has advertised the specific extra duty pay position to all Teachers
	4041	+	throughout the system and no qualified Teacher applicants are available.
	4042	+	27.4.3. A qualified Teacher who applies for an extra-duty pay activity held by
	4043	+	another Teacher for at least three (3) years shall have priority over such
	4044	+	incumbent except that if the services of the incumbent are satisfactory, the
	4045	+	incumbent may be re-appointed to that position on an annual basis; if the
	4046	+	Supervisor, after consultation with the School Chapter Advisory Committee,
	4047	+	determines on an equitable basis to continue the incumbent’s appointment.
	4048	+
	4049	+	27.4.4. If selected, teachers must serve in such positions for the scheduled length of
	4050	+	the activity. Teachers who do not wish to continue in the position should
	4051	+	notify the Supervisor in writing by April 1 of the current school year so that
	4052	+	the vacancy list for extra- duty positions for which there is pay can be
	4053	+	prepared and made available by April 30.
	4054	+	27.4.5. A Teacher applicant for an activity who does not receive the desired position
	4055	+	shall be notified in writing with the reason so stated by the end of the school
	4056	+	year.
	4057	+	27.4.6. A Teacher who is removed from an extra- duty pay activity because of
	4058	+	unsatisfactory performance shall be given the reason(s) for the removal in
	4059	+	writing.
	4060	+
	4061	+
	4062	+	ARTICLE 28- PERSONAL AFFAIRS DURING NON- DUTY HOURS
	4063	+	28.1. Personal behavior of a Teacher during non- duty hours is the Teacher’s concern, but
	4064	+	this shall not preclude DCPS from taking action against a Teacher in appropriate
	4065	+	circumstances after notification to the WTU of such personal behavior.
	4066	+	28.2. Complaints concerning unpaid bills, bad checks, tax delinquencies, and court
	4067	+	judgments not involving D.C. Government monies or accounts shall be forwarded to
	4068	+	the employee concerned without comment.
	4069	+	ARTICLE 29 - SUMMER AND PART-TIME SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
	4070	+	29.1. Teachers applying for summer and part-time school positions shall be considered by
	4071	+	qualification to teach specific subject matter. Qualification shall be determined by
	4072	+	educational background and demonstrated competence as indicated by performance
	4073	+	evaluations. In the case of shop instructors, preference will be given to the day school
	4074	+	Teacher who teaches in that particular shop.
	4075	+	29.2. Subject to legal limitations, all teachers shall have equal opportunities for employment
	4076	+	in any summer or part time program. System-wide seniority, as defined in the
	4077	+	Definitions section, shall be the prime consideration in employment if all other factors
	4078	+	are equal.
	4079	+	29.3. Regular teaching personnel with satisfactory performance evaluations will be given
	4080	+	preference over substitutes and transient teachers provided they apply during the
	4081	+	announced period for applications.
	4082	+	29.4. All applicants for such employment will be notified in writing that their applications
	4083	+	have been received and that they will be considered for summer or part time positions.
	4084	+	29.5. No Teacher shall be eligible to teach in these part-time programs after five (5) years of
	4085	+	consecutive service unless there is no other qualified applicant available.
	4086	+	29.6. Sections 29.1 – 29.6 shall not apply to those teachers who are declared excess and are
	4087	+	qualified for the positions.
	4088	+	29.7. Summer program teachers will receive written notification of employment at least two
	4089	+	(2) weeks before the end of the regular school year, where possible, even if so notified
	4090	+	on a contingency basis. If funds are reduced after teachers have been notified of
	4091	+	employment on a contingency basis, the selection from among these individuals shall
	4092	+	be in accordance with this Article.
	4093	+	ARTICLE 30 - MEETINGS ON POLICY MATTERS
	4094	+	30.1. The WTU and DCPS representatives shall hold meetings at least once a month, unless
	4095	+	cancelled by mutual Agreement, to discuss school policies and problems relating to the
	4096	+	implementation of the Agreement. Any agreement reached on the interpretation of any
	4097	+	part of the Agreement shall be reduced to writing and signed by DCPS or its designee
	4098	+
	4099	+	and the WTU.
	4100	+	ARTICLE 31 - COPY OF AGREEMENT
	4101	+	31.1. The WTU and the DCPS shall each pay half of the full cost of the printing of this
	4102	+	Agreement by a union printer for distribution to all Teachers.
	4103	+	ARTICLE 32 - TAX- SHELTERED ANNUITY
	4104	+	32.1. The WTU shall choose the company or companies to provide tax- sheltered annuity
	4105	+	coverage for employees in the ET teachers' bargaining unit. Employees in the EG
	4106	+	teachers' bargaining unit will continue to be covered by the carrier designated by the
	4107	+	District of Columbia Government.
	4108	+	ARTICLE 33 - NO STRIKE CLAUSE
	4109	+	33.1. During the life of this Agreement, the WTU shall not cause, support, encourage or
	4110	+	authorize any Teacher to participate in any cessation of work through slowdown,
	4111	+	strike, work stoppage, or other similar activity.
	4112	+	33.2. If a strike, slowdown, stoppage of work, or other similar activity were to occur, the
	4113	+	WTU’s agents shall, upon notification of such activity by the Chancellor, immediately
	4114	+	and publicly declare as illegal all such activity and shall order Teachers to terminate
	4115	+	such activity. Failure of the WTU’s agents to do so shall constitute a violation of this
	4116	+	Agreement.
	4117	+	33.3. For the purposes of this Agreement, an employee who is absent from work without
	4118	+	permission, or who abstains wholly or in part from the full performance of his/her
	4119	+	duties in his/her normal manner without permission, on the date or dates when a strike
	4120	+	occurs, shall be presumed to have engaged in such strike on such date or dates. Such a
	4121	+	presumption is rebuttable.
	4122	+	33.4. Any Teacher who participates in any slowdown, strike, work stoppage, or other similar
	4123	+	activity shall be subject to discipline or discharge with the right to appeal through the
	4124	+	grievance and arbitration procedure only as to the determination of the question of
	4125	+	whether the employee so disciplined or discharged did, in fact, participate in, support
	4126	+	or encourage the strike, work stoppage or slowdown.
	4127	+	ARTICLE 34 - CONFORMITY TO LAW -SAVING CLAUSE
	4128	+	34.1. If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such
	4129	+	provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, and substitute language, if
	4130	+	any, shall be subject to negotiation between the parties.
	4131	+	34.2. In the event that any provision of the Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to
	4132	+	law, all other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect.
	4133	+	ARTICLE 35 - MATTERS NOT COVERED
	4134	+
	4135	+	35.1. The parties agree that by mutual consent they will consult and negotiate on matters not
	4136	+	covered by this Agreement, which are proper subjects for collective bargaining.
	4137	+	ARTICLE 36- COMPENSATION
	4138	+	36.1. The effective date for all across-the-board base salary increases in this Agreement
	4139	+	shall be October 1 for each year of this Agreement.
	4140	+	36.2. Base Salary Increases
	4141	+	36.2.1. DCPS shall provide the following base salary raises for the following years:
	4142	+	FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
	4143	+	2% 2.5% 3.5% 4%
	4144	+
	4145	+	36.2.2. The 2019- 2022 raises shall be paid retroactively to all DCPS employees who
	4146	+	are members of the WTU bargaining unit upon approval of this Agreement by the DC Council, all WTU bargaining unit members who retired during the 2019-2022 school years, and the estates of all WTU bargaining unit members
	4147	+	who died during the 2019- 2022 school years, in accordance with D.C.
	4148	+	Official Code 1-611.06(d).
	4149	+	36.2.3. For the 2022- 2023 school year, all DCPS employees who are members of the
	4150	+	WTU bargaining unit shall receive a retention bonus of 4.0% . The Agency
	4151	+	shall use its best efforts to pay the bonus within 30 days of approval by the Council of the District of Columbia of this agreement.
	4152	+	36.2.4. The Parties agree that in the 2022-2023 and 2023- 2024 school years, WTU
	4153	+	bargaining unit members in “hard to fill” positions shall receive a $1,500 retention bonus. Hard to fill positions are defined as Social Worker, Psychologist, Special Education, Math/Science, World Languages, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and ESL/ESL Itinerant.
	4154	+	36.2.5. For the 2022- 2023 and 2023- 2024 school years, WTU bargaining unit
	4155	+	members taking on the following key duties will receive an annual stipend of $1,500:
	4156	+	36.2.5.1. Special Education Designees, LEA Representatives, and Case
	4157	+	Managers: manage specialized duties related to legal compliance
	4158	+	and service delivery
	4159	+	36.3. DCPS shall implement an individual performance-based pay and/or bonus system in
	4160	+	the fall of 2010 in collaboration with the WTU that results in Teachers in the system being among the highest compensated educators in the nation.
	4161	+	36.3.1. The system shall be based on the following parameters:
	4162	+
	4163	+	36.3.1.1. The program shall be constructed to support improved achievement
	4164	+	for all students.
	4165	+	36.3.1.2. DCPS and the WTU shall collaborate on the development,
	4166	+	implementation and restructuring of the program and the related
	4167	+	support mechanisms.
	4168	+	36.3.1.3. DCPS shall provide a strong base pay structure including
	4169	+	competitive benefits.
	4170	+	36.3.1.4. DCPS and the WTU shall collaborate on the development and
	4171	+	ongoing improvement of a dynamic set of instructional and
	4172	+	performance standards for all Teachers in the program.
	4173	+	36.3.1.5. A significant amount of professional development shall be provided
	4174	+	to all Teachers and administrators on the instructional, performance,
	4175	+	and program standards.
	4176	+	36.3.1.6. All Teachers may qualify for the individual performance-pay
	4177	+	system and the program shall not use quotas for budgeting
	4178	+	purposes.
	4179	+	36.3.1.7. The best programs are easily understood and focus on causal effect.
	4180	+	36.3.1.8. The components of the individual performance-pay system shall be
	4181	+	interdependent.
	4182	+	36.3.1.9. Funding for this program, as well as the Together Everyone
	4183	+	Achieves More (TEAM) awards, shall be sufficient and stable.
	4184	+	36.3.1.10. DCPS shall provide the infrastructure necessary to sufficiently run
	4185	+	the individual performance-pay system.
	4186	+	36.4. The individual performance-based pay system shall be on a voluntary “qualify -in”
	4187	+	basis, with the qualifications including student growth for tested and non-tested grades
	4188	+	and subjects and not requiring permanent status Teachers to relinquish their tenure.
	4189	+	36.5. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU on the expansion of the Together Everyone
	4190	+	Achieves More (TEAM) school-wide bonus program (originally defined by the
	4191	+	December 17, 2007 Memorandum of Agreement between DCPS and the WTU) by
	4192	+	broadening eligibility requirements based on a growth metric.
	4193	+	36.6. Salary Step Hold
	4194	+	36.6.1. Teachers who receive an evaluation score of Minimally Effective shall be
	4195	+	held on their current salary step.
	4196	+	36.6.2. Such Teachers who earn an evaluation scored of Effective or higher shall be
	4197	+
	4198	+	immediately moved to the next step.
	4199	+	36.7. Service Credit
	4200	+	36.7.1. Teachers shall receive a service credit of up to nine (9) years for:
	4201	+	36.7.1.1. Each year of comparable, satisfactory, full-time service in another
	4202	+	school system, as determined by DCPS; and
	4203	+	36.7.1.2. Each year of work in another field deemed applicable to education,
	4204	+	as determined by DCPS.
	4205	+	36.8. Administrative Premium
	4206	+	36.8.1. Administrative premium shall be provided to Teachers for participating in:
	4207	+	36.8.1.1. Summer School;
	4208	+	36.8.1.2. Saturday School;
	4209	+	36.8.1.3. After-school programs;
	4210	+	36.8.1.4. Class coverage; and
	4211	+	36.8.1.5. Other eligible activities, approved by the Supervisor or DCPS.
	4212	+	36.8.2. Administrative premium shall be provided at $60/hr st arting in the 2022-
	4213	+	2023 school year.
	4214	+	36.9. Extra Duty Pay
	4215	+	Extra-duty pay shall remain at the levels in effect as of the 2021- 2022 school year
	4216	+	until changes are mutually agreed to by the Parties.
	4217	+	36.10. Department and Grade Level Chair Stipends
	4218	+	36.10.1. All secondary Department Chairs shall receive an annual non-pensionable
	4219	+	stipend at $2,500 starting in the 2022- 2023 school year.
	4220	+
	4221	+	36.10.2. The Parties agree to discuss additional compensation options for elementary
	4222	+	Grade Level Chairs.
	4223	+	36.11. Reimbursement for Travel
	4224	+	Itinerant Teachers shall be provided Metro fare or reimbursement for required use of
	4225	+	a vehicle at the Internal Revenue Code’s recognized reimbursement rate. Teachers
	4226	+	using privately owned vehicles must obtain authorization through their immediate
	4227	+
	4228	+	Supervisor and submit the required documentation of travel.
	4229	+	36.12. Reimbursement for Tuition Expenses
	4230	+	36.12.1. A Teacher who is enrolled in graduate coursework or a relevant dual
	4231	+	certification program shall be reimbursed at the rate of $200 per credit hour,
	4232	+	not to exceed $1,800 per year, provided:
	4233	+	36.12.1.1. The Teacher has not been subject to a discharge for misconduct
	4234	+	that has been upheld;
	4235	+	36.12.1.2. The Teacher’s most recent evaluation score is Effective or higher;
	4236	+	36.12.1.3. The Teacher is “Certified” (as determined by the District of
	4237	+	Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education);
	4238	+	36.12.1.4. The coursework is for an advanced degree or as part of a relevant
	4239	+	dual certification program;
	4240	+	36.12.1.5. The program is approved by DCPS and the Teacher submits the
	4241	+	tuition reimbursement form not later than two (2) weeks following
	4242	+	the beginning of the coursework;
	4243	+	36.12.1.6. The Teacher earns a letter grade of “B” or higher in each course
	4244	+	for which reimbursement is sought; and
	4245	+	36.12.1.7. The credit hours are not otherwise funded by grants, scholarships,
	4246	+	or other educational awards.
	4247	+	36.12.2. The tuition reimbursement shall be paid within sixty (60) School Days
	4248	+	following completion of the coursework.
	4249	+	36.12.3. The Teacher shall be required to work in DCPS for a minimum of three (3)
	4250	+	years after receiving the reimbursement.
	4251	+	36.12.4. In the event that a Teacher fails to meet the three- year commitment, s/he
	4252	+	shall be obligated to return the compensation to DCPS on a prorated basis.
	4253	+	36.13. Dual Certification
	4254	+	36.13.1. A Teacher who is a certified classroom Teacher, and who achieves a second
	4255	+	certification in secondary math, secondary science, or special education (or
	4256	+	other subjects, as determined by DCPS) shall receive a non-pensionable, one-
	4257	+	time bonus of $1,500, provided:
	4258	+	36.13.1.1. The Teacher’s most recent evaluation score is Effective or higher;
	4259	+	and
	4260	+	36.13.1.2. The $1,500 bonus shall be paid within sixty (60) Calendar Days
	4261	+
	4262	+	following completion of the second certification.
	4263	+	36.13.2. The Teacher shall be required to work in DCPS for a minimum of three (3)
	4264	+	years after receiving the bonus unless terminated by DCPS.
	4265	+	36.13.3. In the event that the Teacher fails to meet the three-year commitment, s/he
	4266	+	shall be obligated to return the compensation to DCPS on a prorated basis.
	4267	+	36.14. Start-up Allocation for Instructional Supplies
	4268	+	36.14.1. Prior to the first of day of school for students, DCPS shall provide each
	4269	+	Teacher with non-pensionable funds for the purchase of start-up instructional
	4270	+	supplies in the amount of $250.
	4271	+
	4272	+	36.14.2. The Parties agree that the annual start-up allocation shall not be a substitute
	4273	+	for DCPS instructional obligations under this Agreement.
	4274	+	36.14.3. DCPS shall provide each Athletic Trainer with an additional $250 per school
	4275	+	year prior to the first working day for Athletic Trainers to purchase health
	4276	+	and safety supplies necessary for athletic training support during the school
	4277	+	year.
	4278	+	36.15. Reimbursement Fund
	4279	+	36.15.1. The Parties agree to jointly explore a pilot fund to reimburse Teachers for
	4280	+	personal expenditures related to their core duties (e.g., purchase of
	4281	+	instructional supplies for classroom projects or use of cell phone to call
	4282	+	students’ parents/guardians).
	4283	+	36.15.2. The Parties further agree to jointly develop policies and procedures to govern
	4284	+	this fund.
	4285	+	36.16. Declaration of Intent
	4286	+	36.16.1. Teachers who do not intend to continue employment with DCPS the
	4287	+	following year shall be required to submit a Declaration of Intent to Not
	4288	+	Return (DINR) form no later than April 1 annually.
	4289	+	36.16.2. Teachers who submit the DINR form by April 1 annually, and who do, in
	4290	+	fact, leave the school system of their own accord at the conclusion of the
	4291	+	school year, shall be eligible for a non- pensionable, one-time $1,000 bonus
	4292	+	payable by September 30 of the calendar year in which they leave DCPS.
	4293	+	36.16.3. Teachers who submit the DINR form by April 1 annually, but who decide to
	4294	+	remain in the school system the following year, shall incur no loss of pay or
	4295	+	benefits as long as they notify DCPS by April 30 annually and withdraw their
	4296	+
	4297	+	DINR form. If such Teachers do not notify DCPS by April 30 annually, they
	4298	+	shall incur a $1,000 penalty in the form of withheld compensation. This
	4299	+	penalty shall not apply to Teachers who declare an intent to retire, but who
	4300	+	subsequently find that they are ineligible to do so.
	4301	+	36.16.4. Teachers who do not submit a DINR form by April 1 annually, but who
	4302	+	decide to leave the school system the following year shall incur a $1,000
	4303	+	penalty in the form of withheld compensation. This penalty shall not apply to
	4304	+	Teachers who are terminated by DCPS.
	4305	+	36.16.5. Teachers who incur the penalties outlined above shall have the right to
	4306	+	request a waiver from the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall have the sole
	4307	+	authority to grant such waivers at her/his discretion.
	4308	+
	4309	+	ARTICLE 37 – BENEFITS
	4310	+	37.1. Stipulations
	4311	+	37.1.1. The dental, optical, and legal service plans shall be contracted by the WTU,
	4312	+	subject to a competitive bidding process.
	4313	+	37.1.2. The WTU shall be responsible for the administration of the legal service plan
	4314	+	and shall bear all related administrative costs. DCPS shall be held harmless
	4315	+	from any liability arising from the administration of the legal service plan.
	4316	+	37.1.3. DCPS shall be responsible for the administration of the open enrollment
	4317	+	process for the dental and optical plans. DCPS shall provide the list of
	4318	+	Teachers eligible for benefits to the benefits provider in a timely fashion.
	4319	+	WTU shall be held harmless from any liability arising from DCPS’s
	4320	+	administration of the open enrollment process.
	4321	+	37.1.4. The WTU shall provide DCPS with quarterly reports on all benefit programs.
	4322	+
	4323	+	37.2. Optical Plan
	4324	+	37.2.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts per month, per Teacher,
	4325	+	towards an optical insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
	4326	+
	4327	+	1/1/2022- 12/31/2022* 1/1/2023-12/31/2023
	4328	+	Self/Family $20.59 $20.59
	4329	+	* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to January 1, 2022.
	4330	+
	4331	+	37.3. Dental Plan
	4332	+	37.3.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts per month, per Teacher,
	4333	+	towards a dental insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
	4334	+
	4335	+	1/1/2022- 12/31/2022* 1/1/2023- 12/31/2023
	4336	+	Self $41.22 $43.69
	4337	+	Family $82.45 $83.40
	4338	+	* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to January 1, 2022.
	4339	+	37.4. Legal Services Plan
	4340	+	37.4.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts biweekly, per Teacher, towards a legal insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
	4341	+	10/1/2021-9/30/2022* 10/1/2022-9/30/2023
	4342	+	Self $16.50 $17.50
	4343	+	* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to October 1, 2021.
	4344	+	37.5. Pension
	4345	+	37.5.1. Teachers shall pay into the District of Columbia Teachers Retirement Fund,
	4346	+	as stipulated by the District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB).
	4347	+	37.5.2. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU and the DCRB to ensure proper
	4348	+	payroll deduction for pension purposes.
	4349	+	37.6. Other Retirement Plans
	4350	+	37.6.1. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU to ensure proper payroll deduction for
	4351	+	other retirement plan options.
	4352	+	37.6.2. The parties will establish a labor-management committee consisting of equal
	4353	+	members of the WTU and DCPS representatives, assisted by subject matter
	4354	+	experts from within D.C. Government as well as those appointed by the
	4355	+	WTU to evaluate the feasibility, parameters, implementation, timeline, and
	4356	+	appropriateness of a new, supplemental qualified retirement plan pursuant to
	4357	+	Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or the same equivalent for
	4358	+	teachers. The committee may seek funding for an actuarial study of such a
	4359	+	program and may recommend potential legislative changes that would be
	4360	+	required to implement such a change. The committee will report their
	4361	+
	4362	+	findings to the President of the WTU, the Chancellor of DCPS, and the
	4363	+	District of Columbia Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
	4364	+	within 6 months of its first meeting.
	4365	+	37.6.2.1. In the event that any other group of District employees receives or
	4366	+	negotiates for the first time a benefit similar to the one described in
	4367	+	Section 37.6.2 during the term of this agreement, the WTU and
	4368	+	DCPS agree to promptly take all necessary steps to negotiate and
	4369	+	implement an appropriate benefit for the employees covered by this
	4370	+	Agreement.
	4371	+	ARTICLE 38– PAYMENT POLICIES
	4372	+	38.1. Ten-month, eleven-month, and twelve-month teachers shall be paid on a bi-weekly
	4373	+	basis. A ten (10) month Teacher shall not lose pay for Saturdays, Sundays and/or legal
	4374	+	holidays if he/she is in a non- pay status on the Friday before Saturday, the Monday
	4375	+	following Sunday, and/or the day before and the day after the holiday.
	4376	+	38.2. Employees must choose either direct deposit of paychecks or to receive their paycheck
	4377	+	in the mail at their home address of record. Employees choosing direct deposit must
	4378	+	designate their choice of financial institution to receive the direct deposit. Employees
	4379	+	not choosing direct deposit have the responsibility for ensuring that their current
	4380	+	address is the address of record.
	4381	+	38.3. When there is an administrative error on a salary check or payment, the error shall be
	4382	+	corrected immediately, unless it is demonstrated in a particular case that this is not
	4383	+	administratively possible.
	4384	+	38.4. When an administrative error occurs which prevents teachers from being paid on the
	4385	+	proper day, DCPS shall prepare and issue a supplemental check to the Teacher.
	4386	+	38.5. Compensation for a Teacher granted leave under this Agreement shall be paid in the
	4387	+	same manner as if they were on active duty during the period of such leave of absence
	4388	+	reduced by the amount of contributions which he/she is required to make to the
	4389	+	retirement fund, federal and state taxes, and any other contributions he/she may elect
	4390	+	to make in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
	4391	+	38.6. A Teacher, who is re- appointed, reassigned, or converted to an ET position within the
	4392	+	bargaining unit shall be granted salary placement according to the number of years of
	4393	+	full time teaching service at the time of salary certification as determined by DCPS.
	4394	+	Salary placement shall be granted for each year of satisfactory service in a full-time,
	4395	+	equivalent position in or outside DCPS, in an educational program of recognized
	4396	+	standing as determined by DCPS, except that salary placement shall be limited to nine
	4397	+	(9) years.
	4398	+	38.7. A Teacher who is re- appointed, reassigned, or converted to an ET position of shop
	4399	+	Teacher in the career development program shall be granted one (1) year of salary
	4400	+	placement for each year of approved experience in the trades, as determined by DCPS,
	4401	+
	4402	+	but shall be limited to nine (9) years of any combination of trade experience and/or
	4403	+	educational service outside the Public Schools of the District of Columbia.
	4404	+	38.8. DCPS shall “pick up” within the meaning of Subsection 414 (h) (2) of the Internal
	4405	+	Revenue Code, each bargaining unit Teacher’s contribution to the Teachers’
	4406	+	Retirement Fund. The employee’s basic pay shall be reduced by the full amount of
	4407	+	retirement contribution. In determining retirement benefits, the employee’s
	4408	+	contributions which are “picked up” by the employer shall be treated as base pay in the
	4409	+	same manner as contributions made by the employee prior to the commencement of
	4410	+	the “pick up” program. The contributions will be included in compensation for the
	4411	+	purpose of retirement benefit calculation. The employer’s contribution to the
	4412	+	Teachers’ Retirement Fund on behalf of the employee shall be calculated on the
	4413	+	employee’s basic pay before the “pick up” is deducted.
	4414	+	38.9. All ET personnel covered under the provisions of this Agreement shall be paid at a per
	4415	+	diem rate for each day they are required to work following the closing day of the
	4416	+	school year for teachers and before the opening day of the school year for teachers.
	4417	+	38.10. All bargaining unit Teachers shall be paid at the administrative premium rate provided
	4418	+	for in this Agreement for performing job related duties or engaging in educational
	4419	+	activities outside the regular school hours except as otherwise provided in the Extra
	4420	+	Duty Pay guidelines, or as may be mutually agree to by the Supervisor and the
	4421	+	bargaining unit Teacher involved. Pay for the performance of such duties and activities
	4422	+	shall be approved by the Supervisor, his/her designee or other appropriate DCPS agent
	4423	+	prior to the performance of such duties.
	4424	+	ARTICLE 39 - REDUCTION- IN-FORCE, ABOLISHMENT AND FURLOUGH
	4425	+	39.1. DCPS intends not to use the reduction in force (RIF) or abolishment procedures in
	4426	+	cases commonly known as “Fall Equalization,” “Spring Excessing,” or in any other
	4427	+	excess as defined in this Agreement. In these situations, DCPS intends to use the
	4428	+	performance- based excessing and mutual consent provisions of this Agreement.
	4429	+	39.2. DCPS shall notify the WTU in writing prior to any Furlough. This notice shall include
	4430	+	the reasons for the Furlough and all timelines.
	4431	+	39.3. Prior to the decision to implement a reduction in force and/or abolishment, DCPS shall
	4432	+	discuss other possible options with the WTU.
	4433	+	39.4. After DCPS has made a decision to effectuate any reduction in force, abolishment, or
	4434	+	furlough, DCPS shall consult with the WTU regarding implementation.
	4435	+	39.5. When DCPS determines a RIF, Abolishment, or Furlough may be necessary, the
	4436	+	LSAT shall explore alternative ways to address the required budget reductions prior to
	4437	+	making a recommendation that affects a reduction of personnel. If the Supervisor’s
	4438	+	final decision departs from the recommendation of the LSAT , the Supervisor shall
	4439	+	prepare a written justification. A copy of the justification shall be provided to the
	4440	+	Chancellor and President of the WTU. Upon the request of the WTU President, the
	4441	+
	4442	+	justification shall require the approval of the Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s designee
	4443	+	prior to implementation of the RIF, Abolishment, or Furlough at the school.
	4444	+	39.6. After the effective date of a reduction in force or an abolishment, DCPS shall offer
	4445	+	multiple hiring opportunities, e.g., job fairs and interviews, for Teachers subject to the
	4446	+	RIF or abolishment. DCPS shall provide the WTU a listing of all current vacancies
	4447	+	and post such list on its Web site.
	4448	+	39.7. As vacancies arise after the effective date of a reduction in force or abolishment,
	4449	+	DCPS will require principals to interview 2 appropriately qualified Teachers who lost
	4450	+	their positions as a result of the reduction in force or abolishment before considering
	4451	+	any other candidate to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the school year.
	4452	+	39.8. Reapplication Rights
	4453	+	39.8.1. All Teachers who are separated by DCPS according to the provisions of this
	4454	+	article shall have the right to reapply to DCPS at any time.
	4455	+	39.8.2. If rehired, such Teachers shall be placed on the next salary step for which
	4456	+	they would have been eligible at the time of their separation.
	4457	+	39.8.3. If rehired within one year of separation, such Teachers shall incur no break in
	4458	+	service for pension purposes.
	4459	+	ARTICLE 40 - SUFFICIENT FUNDS
	4460	+	40.1. The Parties agree that all provisions of this Agreement are subject to the availability of
	4461	+	funds.
	4462	+	40.2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a promise that Congress, the DC
	4463	+	Council, or any other organization shall appropriate sufficient funds to meet the
	4464	+	obligations set forth in this Agreement.
	4465	+	40.3. DCPS agrees to provide financial certification that DCPS can meet the obligations of
	4466	+	this contract before moving toward final approval. The parties agree that the failure to
	4467	+	provide the funds to meet the obligations of the Agreement pertaining to base salary,
	4468	+	benefits (defined as the provisions governing optical, dental and legal benefits), and
	4469	+	mutual consent, is a material breach of contract by DCPS. The consequences of that
	4470	+	breach will be settled by a court or an arbitrator, unless otherwise negotiated by the
	4471	+	Parties.
	4472	+
	4473	+	ARTICLE 41 - AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY
	4474	+	41.1. Both the DCPS and WTU agree that local school funding based on “actual Teacher
	4475	+	salary” could lead to possible discrimination against senior Teachers with higher
	4476	+	salaries. In order to ensure equity and prevent possible discrimination against senior
	4477	+	Teachers and to maintain a successful balance of senior and newer teachers, DCPS
	4478	+
	4479	+	agrees to maintain “average Teacher salary” as the formula for charging Teacher
	4480	+	salaries to local schools.
	4481	+	ARTICLE 42 – DURATION OF AGREEMENT
	4482	+	42.1. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of DC Council approval, and shall
	4483	+	remain in full force and effect until the 30th day of September 2023. It shall be
	4484	+	automatically renewed from year to year thereafter, unless either party shall notify the
	4485	+	other in writing by October 1 of the contract year in which this Agreement is due to
	4486	+	expire that it desires to modify or terminate this Agreement. In the event that such
	4487	+	notice is given, each party shall provide to the other its proposal for a successor
	4488	+	Agreement by November 1st of that same contract year, identifying the articles and/or
	4489	+	issues it proposes to modify in the successor Agreement, to the extent possible. It is
	4490	+	the intent of the WTU and DCPS that contract negotiations will conclude in a manner
	4491	+	that will allow negotiated compensation packages to be included in the DCPS annual
	4492	+	budget request. However, such intent shall not be construed by either party as a
	4493	+	requirement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the period of
	4494	+	any negotiations.
	4495	+	42.2. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly
	4496	+	authorized representatives this __________ day of ____________________, 2022.
	4497	+
	4498	+	This agreement is subject to final review for financial and legal sufficiency, final verification
	4499	+	of salary schedules, dates and typographical errors.
	4500	+
	4501	+
	4502	+
	4503	+	____________________________________________________________________
	4504	+	Jacqueline Pogue-Lyons, President
	4505	+	Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
	4506	+
	4507	+
	4508	+
	4509	+	____________________________________________________________________
	4510	+	Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor
	4511	+	District of Columbia Public Schools
	4512	+
	4513	+
	4514	+
	4515	+
	4516	+
	4517	+
	4518	+
	4519	+
	4520	+
	4521	+
	4522	+
	4523	+
	4524	+
	4525	+
	4526	+
	4527	+
	4528	+
	4529	+
	4530	+
	4531	+
	4532	+
	4533	+
	4534	+
	4535	+
	4536	+
	4537	+
	4538	+
	4539	+
	4540	+
	4541	+
	4542	+
	4543	+
	4544	+
	4545	+
	4546	+
	4547	+
	4548	+
	4549	+
	4550	+
	4551	+
	4552	+
	4553	+
	4554	+
	4555	+
	4556	+
	4557	+
	4558	+
	4559	+
	4560	+
	4561	+
	4562	+
	4563	+	The Washington Teachers’ Union
	4564	+	1239 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
	4565	+	Washington, DC 20003
	4566	+	www.wtulocal6.org
	4567	+
	4568	+
	4569	+	Washington Teacher's Union
	4570	+	ET-15 Salary Schedule
	4571	+	Effective October 13, 2019
	4572	+	Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
	4573	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4574	+	Bachelors 57,439$ 57,636$ 58,819$ 60,990$ 63,141$ 65,307$ 68,059$ 70,788$ 73,539$ 76,265$ 79,006$ 84,495$ 91,079$ N/A N/A N/A
	4575	+	Bachelors + 15 59,353$ 60,292$ 61,530$ 63,689$ 65,851$ 68,019$ 70,765$ 73,508$ 76,246$ 78,993$ 81,719$ 87,220$ 96,528$ N/A N/A N/A
	4576	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 61,268$ 62,680$ 65,419$ 68,159$ 70,893$ 73,642$ 77,046$ 80,433$ 83,844$ 87,233$ 90,646$ 97,440$ 106,283$ 107,502$ 109,536$ 112,383$
	4577	+	Masters + 30 63,183$ 65,419$ 68,159$ 70,893$ 73,642$ 76,383$ 79,775$ 83,185$ 86,580$ 89,971$ 93,364$ 100,177$ 109,077$ 110,296$ 112,330$ 115,178$
	4578	+	Masters + 60/PhD 67,011$ 68,159$ 70,893$ 73,642$ 76,383$ 79,124$ 82,521$ 85,927$ 89,322$ 92,723$ 96,108$ 103,215$ 112,636$ 113,855$ 115,889$ 118,736$
	4579	+	Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
	4580	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4581	+	Bachelors 63,183$ 63,400$ 64,701$ 67,088$ 69,455$ 71,838$ 74,865$ 77,867$ 80,893$ 83,892$ 86,907$ 92,945$ 100,188$ N/A N/A N/A
	4582	+	Bachelors + 15 65,288$ 66,321$ 67,683$ 70,057$ 72,435$ 74,820$ 77,842$ 80,859$ 83,871$ 86,892$ 89,891$ 95,942$ 106,182$ N/A N/A N/A
	4583	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 67,396$ 68,948$ 71,961$ 74,975$ 77,982$ 81,006$ 84,750$ 88,476$ 92,230$ 95,958$ 99,711$ 107,184$ 116,911$ 118,253$ 120,489$ 123,621$
	4584	+	Masters + 30 69,501$ 71,961$ 74,975$ 77,982$ 81,006$ 84,021$ 87,753$ 91,503$ 95,239$ 98,968$ 102,701$ 110,194$ 119,985$ 121,326$ 123,563$ 126,695$
	4585	+	Masters + 60/PhD 73,713$ 74,975$ 77,982$ 81,006$ 84,021$ 87,036$ 90,774$ 94,520$ 98,253$ 101,996$ 105,719$ 113,536$ 123,899$ 125,242$ 127,478$ 130,610$
	4586	+	Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
	4587	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4588	+	Bachelors 68,070$ 68,278$ 69,540$ 71,849$ 74,142$ 76,450$ 79,380$ 82,286$ 85,214$ 88,118$ 91,038$ 96,884$ 103,897$ N/A N/A N/A
	4589	+	Bachelors + 15 70,109$ 71,108$ 72,428$ 74,726$ 77,028$ 79,337$ 82,262$ 85,182$ 88,099$ 91,025$ 93,928$ 99,786$ 109,700$ N/A N/A N/A
	4590	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 72,146$ 73,640$ 76,568$ 79,487$ 82,398$ 85,325$ 88,931$ 92,557$ 96,193$ 99,801$ 102,484$ 110,670$ 120,087$ 121,307$ 123,341$ 126,188$
	4591	+	Masters + 30 74,187$ 76,568$ 79,487$ 82,398$ 85,325$ 88,244$ 91,857$ 95,488$ 99,107$ 102,716$ 106,329$ 113,585$ 123,065$ 124,284$ 126,318$ 129,166$
	4592	+	Masters + 60/PhD 78,263$ 79,487$ 82,398$ 85,325$ 88,244$ 91,169$ 94,783$ 98,409$ 102,024$ 105,647$ 109,251$ 116,821$ 126,852$ 128,072$ 130,106$ 132,953$
	4593	+	Longevity Placements
	4594	+	Longevity Placements
	4595	+	FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
	4596	+	17-18 Yrs
	4597	+	Service
	4598	+	19-20 Yrs
	4599	+	Service
	4600	+	21+ Yrs
	4601	+	Service
	4602	+	17-18 Yrs
	4603	+	Service
	4604	+	19-20 Yrs
	4605	+	Service
	4606	+	21+ Yrs
	4607	+	Service
	4608	+	FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
	4609	+	17-18 Yrs
	4610	+	Service
	4611	+	19-20 Yrs
	4612	+	Service
	4613	+	21+ Yrs
	4614	+	Service
	4615	+	Longevity Placements
	4616	+	FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month Washington Teacher's Union
	4617	+	ET-15 Salary Schedule
	4618	+	Effective October 11, 2020
	4619	+	Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
	4620	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4621	+	Bachelors 58,875$ 59,077$ 60,289$ 62,515$ 64,720$ 66,940$ 69,760$ 72,558$ 75,377$ 78,172$ 80,981$ 86,607$ 93,356$ N/A N/A N/A
	4622	+	Bachelors + 15 60,837$ 61,799$ 63,068$ 65,281$ 67,497$ 69,719$ 72,534$ 75,346$ 78,152$ 80,968$ 83,762$ 89,401$ 98,941$ N/A N/A N/A
	4623	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 62,800$ 64,247$ 67,054$ 69,863$ 72,665$ 75,483$ 78,972$ 82,444$ 85,940$ 89,414$ 92,912$ 99,876$ 108,940$ 110,190$ 112,274$ 115,193$
	4624	+	Masters + 30 64,763$ 67,054$ 69,863$ 72,665$ 75,483$ 78,293$ 81,769$ 85,265$ 88,745$ 92,220$ 95,698$ 102,681$ 111,804$ 113,053$ 115,138$ 118,057$
	4625	+	Masters + 60/PhD 68,686$ 69,863$ 72,665$ 75,483$ 78,293$ 81,102$ 84,584$ 88,075$ 91,555$ 95,041$ 98,511$ 105,795$ 115,452$ 116,701$ 118,786$ 121,704$
	4626	+	Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
	4627	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4628	+	Bachelors 64,763$ 64,985$ 66,319$ 68,765$ 71,191$ 73,634$ 76,737$ 79,814$ 82,915$ 85,989$ 89,080$ 95,269$ 102,693$ N/A N/A N/A
	4629	+	Bachelors + 15 66,920$ 67,979$ 69,375$ 71,808$ 74,246$ 76,691$ 79,788$ 82,880$ 85,968$ 89,064$ 92,138$ 98,341$ 108,837$ N/A N/A N/A
	4630	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 69,081$ 70,672$ 73,760$ 76,849$ 79,932$ 83,031$ 86,869$ 90,688$ 94,536$ 98,357$ 102,204$ 109,864$ 119,834$ 121,209$ 123,501$ 126,712$
	4631	+	Masters + 30 71,239$ 73,760$ 76,849$ 79,932$ 83,031$ 86,122$ 89,947$ 93,791$ 97,620$ 101,442$ 105,269$ 112,949$ 122,985$ 124,359$ 126,652$ 129,862$
	4632	+	Masters + 60/PhD 75,556$ 76,849$ 79,932$ 83,031$ 86,122$ 89,212$ 93,043$ 96,883$ 100,709$ 104,546$ 108,362$ 116,374$ 126,996$ 128,373$ 130,665$ 133,875$
	4633	+	Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
	4634	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4635	+	Bachelors 69,772$ 69,985$ 71,279$ 73,645$ 75,996$ 78,361$ 81,365$ 84,343$ 87,344$ 90,321$ 93,314$ 99,306$ 106,494$ N/A N/A N/A
	4636	+	Bachelors + 15 71,862$ 72,886$ 74,239$ 76,594$ 78,954$ 81,320$ 84,319$ 87,312$ 90,301$ 93,301$ 96,276$ 102,281$ 112,443$ N/A N/A N/A
	4637	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 73,950$ 75,481$ 78,482$ 81,474$ 84,458$ 87,458$ 91,154$ 94,871$ 98,598$ 102,296$ 105,046$ 113,437$ 123,089$ 124,340$ 126,425$ 129,343$
	4638	+	Masters + 30 76,042$ 78,482$ 81,474$ 84,458$ 87,458$ 90,450$ 94,153$ 97,875$ 101,585$ 105,284$ 108,987$ 116,425$ 126,142$ 127,391$ 129,476$ 132,395$
	4639	+	Masters + 60/PhD 80,220$ 81,474$ 84,458$ 87,458$ 90,450$ 93,448$ 97,153$ 100,869$ 104,575$ 108,288$ 111,982$ 119,742$ 130,023$ 131,274$ 133,359$ 136,277$
	4640	+	Longevity Placements
	4641	+	Longevity Placements
	4642	+	FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
	4643	+	17-18 Yrs
	4644	+	Service
	4645	+	19-20 Yrs
	4646	+	Service
	4647	+	21+ Yrs
	4648	+	Service
	4649	+	17-18 Yrs
	4650	+	Service
	4651	+	19-20 Yrs
	4652	+	Service
	4653	+	21+ Yrs
	4654	+	Service
	4655	+	FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
	4656	+	17-18 Yrs
	4657	+	Service
	4658	+	19-20 Yrs
	4659	+	Service
	4660	+	21+ Yrs
	4661	+	Service
	4662	+	Longevity Placements
	4663	+	FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month Washington Teacher's Union
	4664	+	ET-15 Salary Schedule
	4665	+	Effective October 10, 2021
	4666	+	Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
	4667	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4668	+	Bachelors 60,936$ 61,145$ 62,399$ 64,703$ 66,985$ 69,283$ 72,202$ 75,098$ 78,015$ 80,908$ 83,815$ 89,638$ 96,623$ N/A N/A N/A
	4669	+	Bachelors + 15 62,966$ 63,962$ 65,275$ 67,566$ 69,859$ 72,159$ 75,073$ 77,983$ 80,887$ 83,802$ 86,694$ 92,530$ 102,404$ N/A N/A N/A
	4670	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 64,998$ 66,496$ 69,401$ 72,308$ 75,208$ 78,125$ 81,736$ 85,330$ 88,948$ 92,543$ 96,164$ 103,372$ 112,753$ 114,047$ 116,204$ 119,225$
	4671	+	Masters + 30 67,030$ 69,401$ 72,308$ 75,208$ 78,125$ 81,033$ 84,631$ 88,249$ 91,851$ 95,448$ 99,047$ 106,275$ 115,717$ 117,010$ 119,168$ 122,189$
	4672	+	Masters + 60/PhD 71,090$ 72,308$ 75,208$ 78,125$ 81,033$ 83,941$ 87,544$ 91,158$ 94,759$ 98,367$ 101,959$ 109,498$ 119,493$ 120,786$ 122,944$ 125,964$
	4673	+	Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
	4674	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4675	+	Bachelors 67,030$ 67,259$ 68,640$ 71,172$ 73,683$ 76,211$ 79,423$ 82,607$ 85,817$ 88,999$ 92,198$ 98,603$ 106,287$ N/A N/A N/A
	4676	+	Bachelors + 15 69,262$ 70,358$ 71,803$ 74,321$ 76,845$ 79,375$ 82,581$ 85,781$ 88,977$ 92,181$ 95,363$ 101,783$ 112,646$ N/A N/A N/A
	4677	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 71,499$ 73,146$ 76,342$ 79,539$ 82,730$ 85,937$ 89,909$ 93,862$ 97,845$ 101,799$ 105,781$ 113,709$ 124,028$ 125,451$ 127,824$ 131,147$
	4678	+	Masters + 30 73,732$ 76,342$ 79,539$ 82,730$ 85,937$ 89,136$ 93,095$ 97,074$ 101,037$ 104,992$ 108,953$ 116,902$ 127,289$ 128,712$ 131,085$ 134,407$
	4679	+	Masters + 60/PhD 78,200$ 79,539$ 82,730$ 85,937$ 89,136$ 92,334$ 96,300$ 100,274$ 104,234$ 108,205$ 112,155$ 120,447$ 131,441$ 132,866$ 135,238$ 138,561$
	4680	+	Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
	4681	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4682	+	Bachelors 72,214$ 72,434$ 73,774$ 76,223$ 78,656$ 81,104$ 84,213$ 87,295$ 90,401$ 93,482$ 96,580$ 102,782$ 110,221$ N/A N/A N/A
	4683	+	Bachelors + 15 74,377$ 75,437$ 76,837$ 79,275$ 81,717$ 84,166$ 87,270$ 90,368$ 93,462$ 96,567$ 99,646$ 105,861$ 116,379$ N/A N/A N/A
	4684	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 76,538$ 78,123$ 81,229$ 84,326$ 87,414$ 90,519$ 94,344$ 98,191$ 102,049$ 105,876$ 108,723$ 117,407$ 127,397$ 128,692$ 130,850$ 133,870$
	4685	+	Masters + 30 78,703$ 81,229$ 84,326$ 87,414$ 90,519$ 93,616$ 97,448$ 101,301$ 105,140$ 108,969$ 112,802$ 120,500$ 130,557$ 131,850$ 134,008$ 137,029$
	4686	+	Masters + 60/PhD 83,028$ 84,326$ 87,414$ 90,519$ 93,616$ 96,719$ 100,553$ 104,399$ 108,235$ 112,078$ 115,901$ 123,933$ 134,574$ 135,869$ 138,027$ 141,047$
	4687	+	17-18 Yrs
	4688	+	Service
	4689	+	19-20 Yrs
	4690	+	Service
	4691	+	21+ Yrs
	4692	+	Service
	4693	+	FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
	4694	+	17-18 Yrs
	4695	+	Service
	4696	+	19-20 Yrs
	4697	+	Service
	4698	+	21+ Yrs
	4699	+	Service
	4700	+	Longevity Placements
	4701	+	FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month
	4702	+	Longevity Placements
	4703	+	FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
	4704	+	17-18 Yrs
	4705	+	Service
	4706	+	19-20 Yrs
	4707	+	Service
	4708	+	21+ Yrs
	4709	+	Service
	4710	+	Longevity Placements Washington Teacher's Union
	4711	+	ET-15 Salary Schedule
	4712	+	Effective October 9, 2022
	4713	+	Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
	4714	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4715	+	Bachelors 63,373$ 63,591$ 64,895$ 67,291$ 69,664$ 72,054$ 75,090$ 78,102$ 81,136$ 84,144$ 87,168$ 93,224$ 100,488$ N/A N/A N/A
	4716	+	Bachelors + 15 65,485$ 66,520$ 67,886$ 70,269$ 72,653$ 75,045$ 78,076$ 81,102$ 84,122$ 87,154$ 90,162$ 96,231$ 106,500$ N/A N/A N/A
	4717	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 67,598$ 69,156$ 72,177$ 75,200$ 78,216$ 81,250$ 85,005$ 88,743$ 92,506$ 96,245$ 100,011$ 107,507$ 117,263$ 118,609$ 120,852$ 123,994$
	4718	+	Masters + 30 69,711$ 72,177$ 75,200$ 78,216$ 81,250$ 84,274$ 88,016$ 91,779$ 95,525$ 99,266$ 103,009$ 110,526$ 120,346$ 121,690$ 123,935$ 127,077$
	4719	+	Masters + 60/PhD 73,934$ 75,200$ 78,216$ 81,250$ 84,274$ 87,299$ 91,046$ 94,804$ 98,549$ 102,302$ 106,037$ 113,878$ 124,273$ 125,617$ 127,862$ 131,003$
	4720	+	Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
	4721	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4722	+	Bachelors 69,711$ 69,949$ 71,386$ 74,019$ 76,630$ 79,259$ 82,600$ 85,911$ 89,250$ 92,559$ 95,886$ 102,547$ 110,538$ N/A N/A N/A
	4723	+	Bachelors + 15 72,032$ 73,172$ 74,675$ 77,294$ 79,919$ 82,550$ 85,884$ 89,212$ 92,536$ 95,868$ 99,178$ 105,854$ 117,152$ N/A N/A N/A
	4724	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 74,359$ 76,072$ 79,396$ 82,721$ 86,039$ 89,374$ 93,505$ 97,616$ 101,759$ 105,871$ 110,012$ 118,257$ 128,989$ 130,469$ 132,937$ 136,393$
	4725	+	Masters + 30 76,681$ 79,396$ 82,721$ 86,039$ 89,374$ 92,701$ 96,819$ 100,957$ 105,078$ 109,192$ 113,311$ 121,578$ 132,381$ 133,860$ 136,328$ 139,783$
	4726	+	Masters + 60/PhD 81,328$ 82,721$ 86,039$ 89,374$ 92,701$ 96,027$ 100,152$ 104,285$ 108,403$ 112,533$ 116,641$ 125,265$ 136,699$ 138,181$ 140,648$ 144,103$
	4727	+	Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
	4728	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11Step 12-15Step 16
	4729	+	Bachelors 75,103$ 75,331$ 76,725$ 79,272$ 81,802$ 84,348$ 87,582$ 90,787$ 94,017$ 97,221$ 100,443$ 106,893$ 114,630$ N/A N/A N/A
	4730	+	Bachelors + 15 77,352$ 78,454$ 79,910$ 82,446$ 84,986$ 87,533$ 90,761$ 93,983$ 97,200$ 100,430$ 103,632$ 110,095$ 121,034$ N/A N/A N/A
	4731	+	Bachelors + 30/Masters 79,600$ 81,248$ 84,478$ 87,699$ 90,911$ 94,140$ 98,118$ 102,119$ 106,131$ 110,111$ 113,072$ 122,103$ 132,493$ 133,840$ 136,084$ 139,225$
	4732	+	Masters + 30 81,851$ 84,478$ 87,699$ 90,911$ 94,140$ 97,361$ 101,346$ 105,353$ 109,346$ 113,328$ 117,314$ 125,320$ 135,779$ 137,124$ 139,368$ 142,510$
	4733	+	Masters + 60/PhD 86,349$ 87,699$ 90,911$ 94,140$ 97,361$ 100,588$ 104,575$ 108,575$ 112,564$ 116,561$ 120,537$ 128,890$ 139,957$ 141,304$ 143,548$ 146,689$
	4734	+	17-18 Yrs
	4735	+	Service
	4736	+	19-20 Yrs
	4737	+	Service
	4738	+	21+ Yrs
	4739	+	Service
	4740	+	FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
	4741	+	17-18 Yrs
	4742	+	Service
	4743	+	19-20 Yrs
	4744	+	Service
	4745	+	21+ Yrs
	4746	+	Service
	4747	+	Longevity Placements
	4748	+	FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month
	4749	+	Longevity Placements
	4750	+	FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
	4751	+	17-18 Yrs
	4752	+	Service
	4753	+	19-20 Yrs
	4754	+	Service
	4755	+	21+ Yrs
	4756	+	Service
	4757	+	Longevity Placements Washington Teacher's Union
	4758	+	EG 09 Salary Schedule
	4759	+	FY 20 - 23
	4760	+	Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
	4761	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
	4762	+	Bachelors 62,925$ 65,030$ 67,133$ 69,239$ 71,344$ 73,448$ 75,553$ 77,659$ 79,763$ 81,869$ 83,090$ 85,124$ 87,970$
	4763	+	Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
	4764	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
	4765	+	Bachelors 64,498$ 66,656$ 68,811$ 70,970$ 73,128$ 75,284$ 77,442$ 79,600$ 81,757$ 83,916$ 85,167$ 87,252$ 90,169$
	4766	+	Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
	4767	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
	4768	+	Bachelors 66,755$ 68,989$ 71,219$ 73,454$ 75,687$ 77,919$ 80,152$ 82,386$ 84,618$ 86,853$ 88,148$ 90,306$ 93,325$
	4769	+	Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
	4770	+	Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
	4771	+	Bachelors 69,425$ 71,749$ 74,068$ 76,392$ 78,714$ 81,036$ 83,358$ 85,681$ 88,003$ 90,327$ 91,674$ 93,918$ 97,058$
	4772	+	Longevity Placements
	4773	+	17-18 Yrs
	4774	+	Service
	4775	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4776	+	Above
	4777	+	19-20 Yrs
	4778	+	Service
	4779	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4780	+	Above
	4781	+	21+ Yrs
	4782	+	Service
	4783	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4784	+	Above
	4785	+	FY 2020 Effective October 13, 2019
	4786	+	17-18 Yrs
	4787	+	Service
	4788	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4789	+	Above
	4790	+	19-20 Yrs
	4791	+	Service
	4792	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4793	+	Above
	4794	+	21+ Yrs
	4795	+	Service
	4796	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4797	+	Above
	4798	+	Longevity Placements
	4799	+	FY 2021 Effective October 11, 2020
	4800	+	17-18 Yrs
	4801	+	Service
	4802	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4803	+	Above
	4804	+	19-20 Yrs
	4805	+	Service
	4806	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4807	+	Above
	4808	+	21+ Yrs
	4809	+	Service
	4810	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4811	+	Above
	4812	+	Longevity Placements
	4813	+	FY 2022 Effective October 10, 2021
	4814	+	Longevity Placements
	4815	+	FY 2023 Effective October 9, 2022
	4816	+	17-18 Yrs
	4817	+	Service
	4818	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4819	+	Above
	4820	+	19-20 Yrs
	4821	+	Service
	4822	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4823	+	Above
	4824	+	21+ Yrs
	4825	+	Service
	4826	+	BA/BS+30 &
	4827	+	Above