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7-A RESOLUTION
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11-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13-July 9, 2024
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16-To approve the corrected collective bargaining agreement submitted by the Mayor for employees
17-of the District of Columbia Public Schools who are represented by the Washington
18-Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers.
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20- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this
21-resolution may be cited as the “Corrected Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement
1+MURIEL BOWSER
2+MAYOR
3+July, 2024
4+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
5+Chairman
6+Council of the District of Columbia
7+John A. Wilson Building
8+1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
9+Washington, DC 20004
10+Dear Chairman Mendelson:
11+Enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is a proposed
12+emergency resolution entitled “Corrected Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement
2213 between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6
23-of the American Federation of Teachers Emergency Approval Resolution of 2024”.
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25- Sec. 2. Pursuant to section 1717(j) of the District of Columbia Government
26-Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C.
27-Official Code § 1-617.17(j)), the Council approves the corrected collective bargaining agreement
28-between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6
29-of the American Federation of Teachers and the associated pay schedules, which were
30-transmitted to the Council by the Mayor on July 5, 2024.
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32- Sec. 3. Applicability.
33- This resolution shall apply as of February 7, 2023.
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35- Sec. 4. Transmittal.
36- The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the Washington
37-Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers and to the Mayor.
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39- Sec. 5. Fiscal impact statement.
40- The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as the fiscal
41-impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975,
42-approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).
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44- Sec. 5. Effective date.
45- This resolution shall take effect immediately.
14+of the American Federation of Teachers Emergency Approval Resolution of 2024”, along with an
15+accompanying emergency declaration resolution.
16+This legislation will correct a drafting error in the version of the collective bargaining agreement
17+between the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Washington Teachers’ Union
18+(WTU) that was approved by the Council pursuant to the Compensation and Working Conditions
19+Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’
20+Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Approval Resolution of 2023, effective
21+February 7, 2023 (Res. 25-53; 70 DCR 2159).
22+Specifically, section 36.10.2 of the Council-approved agreement stated that “[t]he Parties agree
23+to discuss additional compensation options for elementary Grade Level Chairs.” However,
24+DCPS and WTU had already agreed at that time that DCPS would provide a new stipend of
25+$1,000 per year for elementary grade chairs starting in school year 2022 through 2023.” The
26+updated stipend provision, however, was not included in the version of the agreement submitted
27+to the Council.
28+The enclosed legislation therefore provides for the Council’s approval of the corrected version of
29+the agreement, with a revised section 36.10.2 that states that “[a]ll elementary Grade Level
30+Chairs shall receive an annual non-pensionable stipend at $1,000 starting in the 2022-2023
31+school year,” which will allow the agreement to take effect with the agreed-upon stipend for elementary Grade Level Chairs. This is the only difference from the v
32+ersion of the agreement
33+that was previously transmitted to
34+ and approved by the Council.
35+I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed legislation.
36+Sincerely,
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71+A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
72+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT
73+OF COLUMBIA
74+To approve the corrected collective bargaining agreement submitted by the Mayor for
75+employees
76+of the District of Columbia Public Schools who are represented by the
77+Washington Teachers' Union, Local
78+#6 of the American Federation of Teachers.
79+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL
80+OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That
81+this resolution may be cited as the "Corrected Compensation and Working Conditions
82+Agreement between the District
83+of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington
84+Teachers' Union, Local #6
85+of the American Federation of Teachers Emergency Approv al Resolution
86+of 2024".
87+Sec.
88+2. Pursuant to section 1717(j) of the District of Columbia Government
89+Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act
90+of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139;
91+D.C. Official Code § 1-617.l 7(j)), the Council approves the collective bargaining
92+agreement between the District
93+of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington
94+Teachers' Union, Local #6
95+of the American Federation of Teachers, and the associated
96+31 pay schedules, which were transmitted to the Council by the Mayor on
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99+33 Sec. 3. Transmittal.
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101+ The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption to the 34
102+Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers, and the 35
103+Mayor. 36
104+ Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement. 37
105+ The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as 38
106+the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures 39
107+Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-40
108+301.47a). 41
109+ Sec. 5. Effective date. 42
110+ This resolution shall take effect immediately. 43
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113+COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
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115+BETWEEN
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117+THE WASHINGTON TEACHERS’ UNION
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119+LOCAL #6 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
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121+AND
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123+THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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125+OCTOBER 1, 2020 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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130+(2016 – 2019 CONTRACT CONTINUED IN EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019
131+THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020)
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136+TABLE OF C ONTENTS
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138+ Page No.
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140+PREAMBLE ................................................................................................................................. 1
141+DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................. 2
142+ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND DUES DEDUCTION .... 5
143+ARTICLE 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION ................................................................................... 10
144+ARTICLE 3 - FAIR PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 22
145+ARTICLE 4 - TEACHER TRANSFER POLICY .................................................................... 23
146+ARTICLE 5 - PERSONNEL FILES .......................................................................................... 31
147+ARTICLE 6 - GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION ................................................................ 33
148+ARTICLE 7 - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 39
149+ARTICLE 8 - CHAPTER MEETINGS ...................................................................................... 43
150+ARTICLE 9 - CONSULTATION WITH SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE 44
151+ARTICLE 10 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE WTU .............................................. 45
152+ARTICLE 11 - TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ..................... 45
153+ARTICLE 12 - BULLETIN BOARDS ...................................................................................... 47
154+ARTICLE 13 - TEACHER PROMOTION POLICIES ............................................................. 47
155+ARTICLE 14 - DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROPERTY ............................................................. 48
156+ARTICLE 15 - TEACHER EVALUATION .............................................................................. 48
157+ARTICLE 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SCHOOL OPERATIONS .......... 49
158+ARTICLE 17 - LEAVE POLICIES............................................................................................ 53
159+ARTICLE 18 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE ..................... 59
160+ARTICLE 19 - REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS ............................................................ 63
161+ARTICLE 20 - RELIEF FROM NON- TEACHING DUTIES ................................................... 65
162+ARTICLE 21 - ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES ........................................................... 66
163+ARTICLE 22 - STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND ......................................................................... 68
164+ARTICLE 23 - POLICIES RELATING TO WORKING CONDITIONS OF TEACHERS ..... 69
165+ARTICLE 24 - AUXILIARY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES ............................................... 84
166+ARTICLE 25 - SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY, AND RELATED
167+EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ................................................................................................ 89
168+ARTICLE 26 - SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................ 91
169+ARTICLE 27 - EXTRA DUTY PAY ACTIVITIES .................................................................. 92
170+ARTICLE 28 - PERSONAL AFFAIRS DURING NON- DUTY HOURS ................................ 93
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173+ARTICLE 29 - SUMMER AND PART -TIME SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS ...................... 93
174+ARTICLE 30 - MEETINGS ON POLICY MATTERS ............................................................. 94
175+ARTICLE 31 - COPY OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................. 94
176+ARTICLE 32 - TAX- SHELTERED ANNUITY ........................................................................ 94
177+ARTICLE 33 - NO STRIKE CLAUSE ...................................................................................... 94
178+ARTICLE 34 - CONFORMITY TO LAW -SAVING CLAUSE ............................................... 95
179+ARTICLE 35 - MATTERS NOT COVERED ........................................................................... 95
180+ARTICLE 36 - COMPENSATION ............................................................................................ 95
181+ARTICLE 37 – BENEFITS ...................................................................................................... 100
182+ARTICLE 38 – PAYMENT POLICIES ................................................................................... 102
183+ARTICLE 39 - REDUCTION- IN-FORCE, ABOLISHMENT AND FURLOUGH ............... 104
184+ARTICLE 40 - SUFFICIENT FUNDS .................................................................................... 105
185+ARTICLE 41 - AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY .................................................................. 105
186+ARTICLE 42 – DURATION OF AGREEMENT .................................................................... 105
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189+MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT
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191+ATHLETIC TRAINERS MOA .................................................................................................107
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195+SALARY SCHEDULES
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197+FY 2020 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE ....................................................................................110
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199+FY 2021 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE ....................................................................................111
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201+FY 2022 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE ....................................................................................112
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203+FY 2023 ET 15 SALARY SCHEDULE ....................................................................................113
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205+FY 2020–2023 EG 09 SALARY SCHEDULE .........................................................................114
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211+ PREAMBLE
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213+Enhanced student achievement based upon high standards and expectations must be the driving
214+force behind every activity of the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) and the District of
215+Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). To accomplish this, we must reinvent schools so that
216+decision- making is shared by those closest to students, including parents, teachers,
217+administrators, and other stakeholders. Layers of bureaucratic impediments must be peeled away
218+so that transparency, flexibility, creativity, entrepreneurship, trust, and risk- taking become the
219+new reality of our schools.
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221+To this end, the WTU and DCPS mutually agree to use this Agreement as a powerful vehicle to
222+achieve the overarching goal of increased student achievement for all children in the school
223+system. Along with other partners, we will collaboratively redesign and improve our schools.
224+We must challenge ourselves each day to improve student learning, based upon academic rigor,
225+necessary supports, newfound flexibility, meaningful assessments, and true accountability. Roles
226+and responsibilities of parents, staff, and other partners must be defined. The standards to which
227+we hold our students must never be lower than those we hold for our own children. To
228+accomplish this, we must focus on both the depth and breadth of each proposed instructional and
229+operational change. And each change must be designed to support children and their teachers,
230+whom we expect to meet rigorous standards.
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232+Change must be service-oriented, supportive, and sufficiently flexible so that each school’s
233+educational vision can become a reality. It must be practical, efficient, and timely. Respect for
234+each other and for every student must be unconditional if we are to accomplish what we must.
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249+ DEFINITIONS
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251+AGREEMENT. This contract between the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the
252+Washington Teachers’ Union (referred to herein as either the WTU or the Union).
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254+BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE. An elected representative for the WTU, or a WTU designee
255+in each School, who shall serve as chairperson of the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
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257+CHANCELLOR. The chief executive officer of the District of Columbia Public Schools
258+as designated pursuant to D.C. Code § 38- 174.
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260+COLLABORATION. For the purposes of this Agreement, collaboration means extensive
261+and meaningful consultation.
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263+COLLABORATIVE PLANNING. Teacher and Teacher planning, Teacher and principal
264+planning, and Teacher and student planning.
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266+DCPS. The District of Columbia Public Schools, an agency of the District of Columbia.
267+EXCESS. An excess is an elimination of a Teacher’s position at a particular school due
268+to a decline in student enrollment, a reduction in the local school budget, a closing or
269+consolidation, a restructuring, or a change in the local school program, when such an
270+elimination is not a ‘reduction in force’ (RIF) or ‘abolishment.’
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272+EVALUATION PROCESS. The evaluation process refers to the procedures set forth in the
273+District of Columbia Schools Effectiveness Assessment System for School-Based Personnel.
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275+FULL AND EQUAL PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE (FEP). A joint committee established by
276+the Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools and the President of the Washington
277+Teachers’ WTU with responsibility for ensuring the full and successful implementation of this
278+Agreement.
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280+FULL RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Those benefits that retiring Teachers would be entitled to
281+with 30 years of service and at least 55 years of age, as defined by the District of Columbia
282+Retirement Board (DCRB)(except where provided for under 4.5, Performance-Based Excessing)
283+
284+GOVERNING LICENSURE BOARD. An organization or agency responsible for
285+granting a license or license requirement for students of vocational study.
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287+JOINT COMMITTEE. A committee consisting of an equal number of representatives from
288+DCPS and the WTU to be co-chaired by the Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU
289+President (or her/his designee).
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291+LOCAL SCHOOL ADVISORY TEAM ( LSAT). A consensus group of local school stakeholders
292+(e.g., administrators, Teachers, WTU representatives, students, parents/guardians, community
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295+members, etc.), who are elected or appointed to advise the Supervisor on matters of local school
296+policy, and which shall operate under the guidelines established in the Planning Guide for
297+LSATs (to be developed jointly by DCPS and the WTU).
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299+MENTOR TEACHERS. Teachers who have been released from the classroom on a full-time
300+basis to mentor new Teachers to DCPS.
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302+PARTIES. The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Washington Teachers’
303+WTU (WTU).
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305+SCHOOL. Any work location to which a Teacher is assigned; a group of two (2) or more work
306+locations where students are taught under the direction of a single Supervisor (e.g., a cluster); a
307+group of Teachers of a single discipline who function at multiple locations under the direction
308+of a single Supervisor (e.g., individual service provider groups, athletic trainers); and a group of
309+Teachers of varied disciplines who function at multiple locations under the direction of a single
310+Supervisor (e.g., mentor teachers, visiting instruction service teachers).
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312+SCHOOL CHAPTER: The group of full dues paying members of the WTU who serve
313+at a particular School.
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315+SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SCAC). A committee consisting of not
316+more than seven (7) full dues paying members of the Washington Teachers’ Union in each
317+School that shall advise the Supervisor on all matters related to the implementation of this
318+Agreement.
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320+SCHOOL DAYS. Days on which Teachers are contractually obligated to report to work.
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322+SCHOOL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Each School will have a School Personnel
323+Committee that will interview and recommend all candidates for any vacant positions at the
324+school. The Personnel Committee will include: the administrator or his/her designee; the
325+WTU Building Representative or his/her designee; the department head or grade level
326+chairperson (or his/her designee) from the department or grade level affected by the vacancy,
327+or a member of the appropriate non-Teacher employee group (e.g., custodians,
328+paraprofessionals); at least one additional Teacher, but not more than four (4), elected by the
329+WTU chapter at the school; and a parent of a current student mutually selected by both the
330+WTU Building Representative and the Supervisor.
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332+SENIORITY. There are two forms of seniority: system-wide seniority and building seniority.
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334+A. System-wide seniority is based upon continual length of service as a Teacher in the
335+District of Columbia Public School System. Periods of service divided by a break shall
336+not be added together to determine system-wide seniority.
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339+B. Building seniority is based upon the length of uninterrupted service in a particular
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342+school or school administrative unit in a particular area of certification.
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344+1. A resident special subject Teacher, who is reassigned as an itinerant special
345+subject Teacher, if subsequently reassigned as a resident special subject Teacher,
346+will carry over the building seniority accumulated in the resident assignment
347+immediately preceding the itinerant assignment.
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349+2. A Teacher who remains in a building and is appointed by the DCPS Office of
350+Human Resources to a position in another area of certification shall have
351+his/her building seniority in that area of certification counted from the date of
352+appointment to the new position.
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354+3. A Teacher who is appointed by the Office of Human Resources to a
355+position outside of the WTU and receives pay for it shall lose his/her
356+building seniority as of the effective date of appointment.
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359+SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS. A Teacher of a special subject (e.g., physical
360+education, science, mathematics, foreign language, speech, reading, music, art, and
361+language arts) who is assigned to give specialized instruction to students on a resident or
362+itinerant basis.
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364+STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Measures of student achievement may include but shall not be
365+limited to test scores in core academic subjects. Other measures of student achievement may
366+include portfolios, performance-based assessments, and classroom or school-created
367+assessments.
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369+SUPERVISOR. The administrative head of a School.
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371+TEACHER. A member of the Washington Teachers’ Union bargaining unit. This term shall
372+apply to dues-paying members of the bargaining unit as well as “agency fee” members as
373+defined in Article I of this Agreement.
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375+WTU. The Washington Teachers’ WTU, Local #6, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-
376+CIO.
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378+Note: Whenever the singular is used in this Agreement, it shall be deemed to include the
379+plural, as appropriate. Whenever a masculine or feminine pronoun is used in this Agreement,
380+it shall be deemed to refer to both the male and female gender.
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385+ARTICLE 1- RECOGNITION, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND DUES DEDUCTION
386+1.1. Recognition
387+DCPS recognizes the WTU as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for the
388+purpose of negotiating all matters related to rates of pay, wages, benefits, hours of
389+employment, and working conditions for employees in the occupational bargaining
390+units and job classifications defined in this article, and collectively referred to in this
391+Agreement as “Teachers.”
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393+1.2. ET Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
394+1.2.1. All full- time employees and regular part-time employees who work at least
395+one half time in the job classifications listed below:
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397+POSITION TITLE
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399+PAY PLAN/GRADE
400+Art Therapist ET 15
401+Adaptive Physical Education Teacher ET 15
402+Attendance Officer ET 15
403+Athletic Trainer ET 15/11
404+Audio Visual Coordinator ET 15
405+Audiologist ET 15 & ET 15/12
406+Counselor (elementary school) ET 15
407+Counselor (secondary school) ET 15 & ET15/11
408+Curriculum Development Specialist ET 15
409+Emergency Medical Technician ET 15 & ET 15/12
410+Hearing Therapist ET 15
411+Instructional Coach ET 15
412+Job Coordinator ET 15
413+Librarian (elementary school) ET 15
414+Librarian (secondary school) ET 15
415+Literacy Professional Developer ET 15
416+Music Therapist ET 15
417+Numeracy Professional Developer ET 15
418+Occupational Therapist ET 15
419+Placement Counselor ET 15
420+Physical Therapist ET 15
421+Psychiatric Social Worker ET 15
422+Reading Specialist ET 15
423+School Counselor (elementary school) ET 15
424+School Counselor (secondary school) ET 15 & ET 15/11
425+School Librarian ET 15
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428+School Psychologist ET 15
429+School Social Worker ET 15
430+Speech and Language Pathologist ET 15
431+Teacher (elementary school) ET 15
432+Teacher (secondary school) ET 15
433+Teacher (special education) ET 15
434+Teacher (ESL) ET 15
435+Teacher (ESL, Itinerant) ET 15
436+Junior ROTC Instructor (holding BA) ET 15
437+Mentor Teacher ET 15/12
438+Incarcerated Youth Services (IYP and YSC) ET 15/12
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440+1.3. ET 15/12 and ET 15/11 Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
441+1.3.1. ET 15/12 employees are those who work twelve months per year and are
442+entitled to the same working conditions as all ET 15 bargaining unit
443+members, except as specifically defined within this Agreement, and are paid
444+on a special ET15/12 salary schedule.
445+1.3.2. ET 15/11 employees are those who work eleven months per year and are
446+entitled to the same working conditions as all ET 15 bargaining unit
447+members, except as specifically defined within this Agreement, and are paid
448+on a special ET15/11 salary schedule.
449+1.4. EG Teachers’ Bargaining Unit
450+1.4.1. All full- time employees who work a forty (40) hour week and fifty- two (52)
451+weeks a year in a probationary or permanent status, who are rendering
452+educational services and receive compensation pursuant to the “EG” salary
453+schedule, excluding supervisors, management personnel, confidential
454+employees, employees engaged in personnel work other than in purely
455+clerical capacities, employees in the ET bargaining unit, any other personnel
456+currently represented by a labor organization and employees engaged in
457+administering the provisions of Title 1, Section 618 of the D.C. Code, in the
458+job classifications listed below. The WTU and DCPS agree to collaborate on
459+the conversion of EG classification bargaining unit members to ET
460+classification immediately following the effective date of implementation of
461+this Agreement. Only in situations where such conversions can be made
462+without negative impact or harm to the affected Teacher, DCPS and the
463+WTU agree to make the conversions.
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466+1.4.2.
467+ POSITION TITLE
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470+PAY PLAN/GRADE
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473+ Education Technician EG 09
474+ Emergency Medical Technician EG 09
475+ Guidance Counselor EG 09
476+ Instructor EG 09
477+ Teacher (adult education) EG 09
478+ Teacher (bilingual education) EG 09
479+ Teacher (secondary education) EG 09
480+ Teacher (special education) EG 09
481+ Teacher (vocational education) EG 09
482+ Teacher Coordinator EG 09
483+ Training Instructor EG 09
484+ Training Specialist EG 09
485+ Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist EG 09
486+ Junior ROTC instructors (without Bachelor’s) EG 09
487+1.4.3. When any such personnel are serving in any capacity other than in the EG 09
488+job classifications above, the WTU will not represent them in that capacity
489+unless such job classification has a community of interest with the WTU
490+bargaining unit.
491+1.5. New Titles or Categories of Employees
492+1.5.1. During the term of this Agreement, should DCPS create a new title,
493+classification or category of employees having a community of interest with
494+employees in the WTU bargaining unit described herein, employees in such
495+new title or category shall be included within the WTU bargaining unit, and
496+upon request of the WTU the parties shall negotiate the terms and conditions
497+of employment for such new title or category of employees. Nothing
498+contained herein shall be construed as requiring renegotiation of the terms
499+and conditions of employment applicable to employees in the existing WTU
500+bargaining unit as a result of the Chancellor’s reclassification of the title or
501+category of employees in the unit. If the WTU and DCPS disagree as to
502+whether a new title, classification, or category of employees has a
503+community of interest with employees in the WTU bargaining unit, the
504+parties shall request a unit clarification from the Public Employees Relations
505+Board.
506+1.5.2. DCPS shall not, during the life of this Agreement, change the duties and/or
507+responsibilities of an existing job classification without first bargaining to
508+agreement with the WTU.
509+1.5.3. Within 10 school days after DCPS decides to implement new titles or
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512+classifications of employees within the community of interest, or
513+substantially change the titles or classifications of employees within the
514+community of interest, and at least 30 school days prior to any DCPS action
515+to implement the decision, the Chancellor shall notify the WTU President in
516+writing regarding such changes.
517+1.6. WTU Dues
518+1.6.1. Upon receipt of a lawfully executed written authorization from employees
519+covered by this Agreement, DCPS agrees to process such forms to the
520+District of Columbia Government for the deduction of the regular WTU dues
521+of such employees from their bi-weekly pay. Arrangements for dues
522+deduction and the revocation of such dues deduction shall be made in
523+accordance with the procedures of the Office of Financial Management Pay
524+and Retirement, District of Columbia Government. The WTU shall be the
525+only teacher organization eligible to use payroll deduction for membership
526+dues.
527+1.6.2. Teachers have the right to join any teacher organization, but membership in a
528+teacher organization shall not be required as a condition of employment.
529+1.6.3. In recognition that the WTU feels that employees who benefit by the
530+Agreement should share in the costs, employees who do not pay WTU dues
531+shall be required to remit to the WTU through payroll deduction an amount
532+equivalent to eighty- five percent (85%) of the amount of WTU dues effective
533+the first pay period beginning on or after the effective date as provided in the
534+Article titled “Duration of Agreement.” Such deductions shall be made only
535+as long as the WTU shall demonstrate on a semi-annual basis that at least
536+sixty-five percent (65%) of the employees in the unit are having full
537+membership dues remitted to the WTU as evidenced by payroll deduction or
538+copies of checks submitted for payment of WTU dues by unit Teachers. The
539+WTU shall indemnify and hold DCPS harmless against any and all claims,
540+demands and other forms of liability, which may arise from the operation of
541+this provision. In any case in which judgment is entered against DCPS as a
542+result of dues deduction or other fees, the amount found to be improperly
543+deducted from an employee’s pay, and actually transferred to the WTU by
544+DCPS, shall be returned to DCPS or conveyed by the WTU to the
545+employee(s) as appropriate.
546+1.7. WTU Activities
547+1.7.1. It is expected that the investigation of grievances and other appropriate
548+activities related to the administration of this Agreement shall be conducted
549+outside of normal school hours or during unassigned teaching periods
550+(periods when Teachers are not assigned students).
551+1.7.2. When necessary, the Supervisor shall provide appropriate time during normal
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553+
554+school hours for the Building Representative to investigate grievances and to
555+engage in other appropriate activities.
556+1.7.3. Whenever Teachers are mutually scheduled by the Parties to participate,
557+during working hours, in conferences or meetings at the central or
558+administrative offices, they shall suffer no loss of pay.
559+1.7.4. WTU officials shall have the right to investigate grievances and engage in
560+other appropriate activities throughout the school system at times that do not
561+interfere with the instructional program. The Supervisor shall afford full
562+cooperation in such investigations and activities.
563+1.7.5. WTU officials, upon arrival at a School, shall inform the Supervisor or
564+her/his designee of their presence and shall abide by the School’s regular
565+security procedures.
566+1.7.6. DCPS agrees to release, during normal school hours, a reasonable number of
567+Teachers, upon request of the WTU President, for the purpose of serving on
568+mutually agreed upon committees and participating in mutually agreed upon
569+activities.
570+1.7.7. Whenever Teachers are mutually scheduled by the parties to participate
571+during working hours in conferences or meetings or in negotiations
572+respecting the collective bargaining agreement, they shall suffer no loss in
573+pay. To plan for, study and to participate in mutually established committees
574+relating to the collective bargaining agreement and educational reform as
575+proposed by DCPS, DCPS agrees to release during the year and during
576+working hours a reasonable number of Teachers upon request of the WTU
577+President. The President shall submit to the Chancellor for approval the
578+names of WTU Teachers proposed for release in accordance with a
579+predetermined schedule at least three (3) days prior to any meeting.
580+1.8. Local School Advisory Team ( LSAT)
581+1.8.1. All schools shall establish a Local School Advisory Team ( LSAT) and the
582+Team shall operate under guidelines established in the Planning Guide for
583+LSATs to be mutually developed by DCPS and the WTU. The School
584+Chapter Advisory Council shall receive all recommendations or matters
585+generated by the LSAT .
586+1.8.2. Decisions reached by the LSAT shall not change or supersede any
587+contractual agreement, city regulations, or DCPS policies or procedures.
588+1.8.3. The LSAT and the principal shall collaborate to determine the composition
589+of the School Improvement Team (SIT).
590+
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593+ARTICLE 2 - QUALITY EDUCATION
594+2.1. Full and Equal Partnership
595+2.1.1. With this contract, the WTU and DCPS are committed to establishing a
596+partnership, which we define as shared commitment, responsibility, and
597+accountability for student achievement. This partnership requires open
598+communication, trust, respect, c ollaboration, shared decision making, and
599+compliance with all agreements. It requires full participation on all issues
600+concerning education of DCPS students.
601+2.1.2. To that end, we establish the Full and Equal Partnership Committee (FEP). It
602+will consist of the Chancellor and the President of the WTU, and as many
603+designees (an equal number from DCPS and the WTU) as they deem
604+appropriate. All other joint committees described herein, with the exception
605+of the committees working on Pilot schools and the Career Ladder, will work
606+under the auspices of the FEP.
607+2.1.3. The FEP is primarily responsible for ensuring the full implementation of this
608+collective bargaining agreement. It will also work to build collaborative
609+relationships among stakeholders (Teachers, administrators, parents, students
610+and others) in order to create a healthy climate for improved learning.
611+2.1.4. DCPS and the WTU agree that all students are entitled to a high quality
612+education. To this end, the parties agree that all educational programs offered
613+by DCPS and taught by Teachers must align with the Office of the State
614+Superintendent of Education’s academic standards, provide equitable
615+opportunity, have the appropriate resources, and be comprehensive and
616+rigorous.
617+2.1.5. The Parties agree that high-quality professional development is essential to
618+the goal of ensuring that every DCPS student receives an excellent education.
619+2.2. Professional Development and Curriculum
620+2.2.1. Professional development is a critical component in supporting high quality
621+teaching and learning. Creating a coherent system of professional supports
622+for improving professional skills and competencies to increase student
623+learning, including high- functioning Teacher Centers described in this
624+Article of the Agreement, will help organize school personnel into learning
625+communities whose goals are aligned with those of the school and district.
626+This will require a continuum of professional development for all teachers
627+resulting in:
628+2.2.1.1. A clear statement of job performance expectations;
629+2.2.1.2. A clear statement of support to be given to teachers;
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632+2.2.1.3. A shared vision and philosophy of the school system;
633+2.2.1.4. The provision of instructional materials and classroom resources to
634+facilitate the successful delivery of instruction;
635+2.2.1.5. The support of all teachers by providing relevant, research- based
636+professional development; based on district goals, best practices and
637+proven methods of increasing student success; and
638+2.2.1.6. A significant impact on the social, emotional, and academic growth
639+of each child in DCPS.
640+2.2.2. The WTU and DCPS mutually recognize the necessity of aligning standards,
641+curriculum and assessment. This alignment is necessary in order to provide
642+meaningful professional development that can be successfully incorporated
643+into classroom content and instruction.
644+2.2.3. Therefore, the parties agree to work cooperatively to develop well-articulated
645+programs of instruction aligned to DCPS’s Teaching and Learning
646+Framework for each grade level that will guide and support teachers in
647+aligning classroom instruction with the standards, curriculum and assessment
648+system in order to support improved student achievement. The programs of
649+instruction will outline for teachers and parents as what students should know
650+and be able to do, and incorporate relevant research-based developments in
651+the areas of teaching and learning and effective practice. National and local
652+curriculum programs, models and materials will be reviewed on an ongoing
653+basis to determine their value for alignment with the framework, and where
654+deemed appropriate will be incorporated into the programs of instruction.
655+Professional development aligned to the framework, standards, curriculum
656+and assessments will support teachers in the continuing enhancement of their
657+content knowledge and classroom practice.
658+2.2.4. DCPS and the WTU agree that matters dealing with quality education
659+decisions are DCPS’s responsibility. The parties agree that Teachers must be
660+allowed to participate in the various stages of staff and curriculum
661+development. Vital to the success of quality education is the involvement of
662+Teachers in the development and implementation of such programs.
663+2.2.5. The SCAC, in consultation with Teachers, may develop surveys to seek
664+information about the training of, and assistance provided to, Teachers on the
665+topic of improving student achievement.
666+2.2.6. The Building Representative, after conducting such a survey, will share the
667+results with the LSAT , staff and local school Supervisor for consideration
668+during the professional development deliberations for local school plan
669+policy recommendations.
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671+
672+2.3. Professional Development Standards
673+2.3.1. All professional development will be designed to meet DCPS’s strategic
674+goals, content/performance standards, Teacher needs, and is designed to
675+improve student performance.
676+2.3.2. Professional development must be a continuous and ongoing process that
677+promotes sustained interaction among teachers and other instructional
678+support personnel to address issues of local common concern and DCPS as a
679+whole.
680+2.3.3. Professional development programs and activities for school-based
681+employees will be aligned to the Teaching and Learning Framework and
682+focus on improving teaching practice and school climate issues, and to the
683+greatest extent possible, shall be linked to reflecting upon and improving
684+daily practice.
685+2.3.4. Professional development programs for teachers shall be based on the
686+recognition of education as a dynamic, professional field characterized by
687+new developments and knowledge about the teaching and learning process
688+and, to the greatest extent possible, shall emphasize growth and development
689+in addition to remediation.
690+2.3.5. Professional development shall be implemented as part of a comprehensive
691+program to improve student achievement as expressed through the Teaching
692+and Learning Framework. At the school level, for example, professional
693+development programs should reflect school improvement planning.
694+2.3.6. Professional development programs shall draw on the resources and
695+expertise of employees within schools. Programs shall also promote DCPS’s
696+partnering with the WTU, and institutions of higher education as service
697+providers. Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring DCPS to
698+partner with institutions of higher education.
699+2.3.7. Professional development shall include the following key content areas:
700+2.3.7.1. Enhancing content knowledge and delivery;
701+2.3.7.2. Using student performance data to guide instructional improvement;
702+2.3.7.3. Implementing content/performance standards;
703+2.3.7.4. Developing lessons, units and courses of study;
704+2.3.7.5. Developing curriculum;
705+2.3.7.6. Differentiating instruction;
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708+2.3.7.7. Assessing student progress;
709+2.3.7.8. Managing student behavior;
710+2.3.7.9. Integrating instructional technology into the learning process;
711+2.3.7.10. Evaluating education research, programs and materials; and
712+2.3.7.11. Developing leadership, collaboration, conflict resolution and team
713+building skills.
714+2.3.8. Professional development may include a variety of delivery models, but shall
715+incorporate the model(s) best suited to the objectives of the program and
716+shall consistently support individual improvement in the context of
717+organizational goals.
718+2.3.9. Professional Development shall be provided by DCPS for all Teachers during
719+the tour of duty relating to the needs of students with disabilities, including
720+directives, guidelines, best practices, and all applicable district and federal
721+laws.
722+2.3.10. DCPS and the WTU agree that quality professional development for
723+Teachers is essential to promoting and sustaining high quality teaching and
724+learning in the classroom. The WTU is successfully collaborating and
725+partnering with DCPS to provide innovative and rigorous professional
726+development for all bargaining unit Teachers to promote student
727+achievement. To this end, the Chancellor agrees to work with the President of
728+the WTU to secure a facility in which to hold WTU Professional
729+development courses and workshops at minimal or no cost to the WTU.
730+2.4. Programmatic Commitments
731+2.4.1. DCPS shall, in consultation with the WTU, develop and implement the
732+following initiatives:
733+2.4.1.1. New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program
734+2.4.1.1.1. The parties agree to form a joint committee consisting
735+of the Chancellor or a designee, the President of the
736+WTU or a designee, and 3 representatives selected by
737+the WTU President and 3 representatives selected by
738+the Chancellor, to develop and implement a
739+comprehensive mentoring and induction program.
740+2.4.1.1.2. The joint committee shall develop and implement a
741+mentoring and induction program by the beginning of
742+the 2010 - 2011 school year that will:
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745+2.4.1.1.2.1. Require the participation of all teachers
746+within their first three years of service in
747+DCPS.
748+2.4.1.1.2.2. Begin with an initial 2 or 3 days of training
749+in classroom management and effective
750+teaching techniques.
751+2.4.1.1.2.3. Offer a continuum of professional
752+development for all teachers.
753+2.4.1.1.2.4. Recruit, develop, and assign mentor
754+teachers with the newest staff to ensure that
755+each new Teacher is assigned a mentor.
756+2.4.1.1.2.5. Provide ongoing support and mentoring for
757+all new teachers throughout the 3- year
758+induction program.
759+2.4.1.1.2.6. Include a specific allocation within the
760+DCPS budget to cover costs required for
761+implementation and maintenance of the
762+program for a minimum of 3 consecutive
763+years.
764+2.4.1.1.3. If, after one (1) year of the program, DCPS and the
765+WTU agree that the Induction Program is making a
766+significant positive impact on student achievement,
767+DCPS shall, in collaboration with the WTU, develop an
768+expansion plan, budget permitting. If, after one (1) year
769+of the program, DCPS and the WTU agree that the
770+Induction Program is not making a significant positive
771+impact on student achievement, DCPS shall, in
772+collaboration with the WTU, develop and implement a
773+new more effective program.
774+2.4.1.2. The Instructional Coach Model
775+2.4.1.2.1. DCPS shall, in collaboration with the WTU, implement
776+an Instructional Coach Model, through which every
777+DCPS School shall be provided with a full-time
778+Instructional Coach, whose sole responsibility shall be
779+to provide professional development in a job- embedded
780+manner.
781+2.4.1.2.2. Instructional Coaches shall be formally trained and
782+certified on the new DCPS Teaching and Learning
783+Framework and shall have no evaluative duties and play
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785+
786+no role in any Teacher’s evaluation.
787+2.4.1.3. “Workshop Catalogue” Based on the DCPS Teaching and Learning
788+Framework
789+2.4.1.3.1. DCPS shall develop, in collaboration with the WTU, a
790+“Workshop Catalogue” that shall provide DCPS
791+educators with a variety of professional development
792+options to help develop their proficiency in the new
793+DCPS Teaching and Learning Framework.
794+2.4.1.3.2. This catalogue shall evolve over time in response to
795+feedback from Teachers.
796+2.4.1.4. Professional Development Centers (also known as “Teacher
797+Centers”)
798+2.4.1.4.1. DCPS shall provide funding for three WTU (3) pilot
799+Teacher Centers and a citywide support unit modeled
800+after those established in the New York City Public
801+Schools.
802+2.4.1.4.2. The Teacher Centers will be implemented beginning
803+with the 2010- 2011 school year. The WTU and DCPS
804+will use the 2009- 2010 school year for planning.
805+2.4.1.4.3. The Chancellor and the WTU President shall mutually
806+select the three (3) DC Public Schools to house the
807+WTU “Teacher Center” model and the location of the
808+city-wide unit.
809+2.4.1.4.4. The project will be guided by a Teacher Center Policy
810+Board composed of an equal number of Teachers
811+selected by the WTU and additional Teachers selected
812+by DCPS.
813+2.4.1.4.5. If, after two years of the pilot, DCPS and the WTU
814+agree that the Teacher Centers are making a significant
815+positive impact on student achievement, DCPS shall
816+develop, in consultation with the WTU, an expansion
817+plan, budget permitting.
818+2.4.1.5. Targeted Training Programs for Teachers in Areas of Special
819+Emphasis
820+2.4.1.5.1. Upon ratification of this Agreement, DCPS shall, in
821+collaboration with the WTU, develop Targeted Training
822+Programs for a subgroup of educators including WTU
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824+
825+Teachers who will provide intensive professional
826+development and support to all Teachers starting at the
827+beginning of each school year and not later than the
828+beginning of the 2010- 2011 school year, on the
829+following areas of special emphasis:
830+2.4.1.5.1.1. Special education and inclusion;
831+2.4.1.5.1.2. Classroom management and Chapter 25 of
832+the DCMR;
833+2.4.1.5.1.3. The use of student data to assist in
834+instruction;
835+2.4.1.5.1.4. Differentiated instruction with an emphasis
836+on teaching diverse populations;
837+2.4.1.5.1.5. All instructional methodologies required by
838+DCPS found in the Teacher evaluation
839+system; and
840+2.4.1.5.1.6. The use of technology to assist in
841+instruction and for record-keeping.
842+2.5. Supports for Teachers Rated Minimally Effective
843+2.5.1. DCPS will consult with the WTU on the development of professional
844+development opportunities that will be made available to teachers rated as
845+Minimally Effective.
846+2.6. Professional Development Days
847+2.6.1. DCPS shall provide a minimum of ten (10) non- instructional days for
848+professional development during the 2009- 2010 school year.
849+2.6.2. DCPS shall continue to provide a minimum of ten (10) non- instructional
850+days for professional development during the 2010- 2011 and 2011- 2012
851+school years, in a manner determined by DCPS, but in consultation with the
852+WTU.
853+2.6.3. Every year, DCPS shall, in consultation with the WTU, develop and
854+implement a professional development program and calendar for all Teachers
855+on the most relevant issues facing Teachers including, but not limited to, the
856+new Teaching and Learning Framework which is the basis of the new
857+Educator Evaluation System. The professional development program will be
858+developed and begin implementation by September 15
859+th of each school year.
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861+
862+2.7. Joint Training
863+2.7.1. The Parties shall jointly develop and conduct two mandatory trainings on the
864+content of this Agreement.
865+2.7.2. One training shall be a joint training for Supervisors and Building
866+Representatives. This training shall be a minimum of three (3) hours in
867+duration. This training shall be held in August of each school year.
868+2.7.3. One training shall be for Teachers and all Supervisors to be held at the local
869+School. This training shall be a minimum of one and one half (1.5) hours in
870+length and shall be conducted over the course of the three (3) Thirty- Minute
871+Morning Blocks (as established in this Agreement) .
872+2.7.4. Representatives of the WTU and DCPS shall conduct the trainings. The
873+DCPS representatives may include individuals from the Office of the
874+Chancellor, the Office of the General Counsel, Labor Management Employee
875+Relations, and the Office of Human Resources.
876+2.7.5. The trainings shall occur within the first ninety (90) School Days of each
877+school year.
878+2.8. Notice of School Reform or Restructuring
879+DCPS shall provide written notice of potential school reform, inclusive of all options
880+under NCLB for restructuring, to the WTU and all Teachers in the affected schools that
881+have been identified. This notice of potential reform shall be made within seven (7)
882+calendar days of the decision to include the school in a reform effort.
883+2.9. Partnership Schools
884+2.9.1. Definition
885+2.9.1.1. The term “Partnership Schools” shall mean DCPS schools operated
886+by private, not-for-profit management companies under contracts
887+with DCPS pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 6316(b)(8)(B)(iii) of the No
888+Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
889+2.9.1.2. All Partnership Schools shall be schools that are required to be
890+restructured under NCLB.
891+2.9.1.3. All Partnership Schools shall remain DCPS schools.
892+2.10. Special Rules
893+2.10.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the following
894+rules shall apply to Teachers at Partnership Schools:
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896+
897+2.10.1.1. All Teachers at Partnership Schools shall continue to be WTU
898+Teachers.
899+2.10.1.2. These Teachers shall receive, at a minimum, the salaries and
900+benefits provided by this Agreement.
901+2.10.1.3. Assignment to a Partnership School shall be voluntary.
902+2.10.1.4. Teachers who are employed at Partnership Schools may be required
903+to work a longer day and a longer year than is required under this
904+Agreement.
905+2.10.1.5. Teachers who are employed at Partnership Schools may be required
906+to undertake job responsibilities and to participate in staff meetings
907+and other activities beyond the requirements of this Agreement.
908+2.10.1.6. In advance of accepting assignment to a Partnership School,
909+Teachers shall receive, for each School, information detailing any
910+differences, if any, in the working conditions at the Partnership
911+Schools and those in this Agreement including, but not limited to:
912+2.10.1.6.1. The length of the school day and school year at each
913+school;
914+2.10.1.6.2. The amount of work time required for non- teaching
915+activities beyond the regular school day;
916+2.10.1.6.3. Any additional work time required during summer or
917+school vacations; and
918+2.10.1.6.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the
919+requirements of this Agreement.
920+2.10.1.7. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the working
921+conditions at any Partnership School during any school year.
922+2.10.1.8. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or compensation
923+at any Partnership School that are different than those found in this
924+Agreement, DCPS must first negotiate such terms with the WTU. If
925+the Parties are unable to agree, the working condition or
926+compensation at the Partnership Schools shall remain the same as
927+defined in this Agreement.
928+2.10.1.9. The evaluation process in Partnership Schools shall be the same as
929+other DCPS schools.
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931+
932+2.11. The Collaborative
933+2.11.1. Definition
934+2.11.1.1. The term “The Collaborative” shall mean a combination of schools
935+formed to provide intensive professional development programs for
936+teachers in those schools, to share best practices, to provide mutual
937+professional support, to implement a new school leadership model
938+involving increased Teacher responsibility, and to monitor the
939+schools’ progress through regular assessments.
940+2.11.1.2. The schools forming the Collaborative, which shall not exceed
941+eleven in total (unless otherwise mutually agreed by the WTU and
942+DCPS), shall be a combination of high- , middle-, and low-
943+performing schools, as defined by DCPS.
944+2.11.1.3. All schools participating in the Collaborative shall remain DCPS
945+schools.
946+2.11.2. Special Rules
947+2.11.2.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the
948+following rules shall apply to Teachers employed at Schools in the
949+Collaborative:
950+2.11.2.1.1. All Teachers employed at Schools in the Collaborative
951+shall continue to be WTU Teachers.
952+2.11.2.1.2. These Teachers shall receive, at a minimum, the
953+salaries and benefits provided by this Agreement.
954+2.11.2.1.3. Assignment to a School participating in the
955+Collaborative shall be voluntary.
956+2.11.2.1.4. Teachers who are employed at Schools participating in
957+the Collaborative may be required to work a longer day
958+and a longer year than is required under this
959+Agreement.
960+2.11.2.1.5. Teachers who are employed at Schools participating in
961+the Collaborative may be required to undertake job
962+responsibilities and to participate in staff meetings and
963+other activities beyond the requirements of this
964+Agreement.
965+2.11.2.1.6. In advance of accepting assignment to a Collaborative,
966+Teachers shall receive, for each School, information
967+detailing any differences, if any, in the working
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969+
970+conditions at the Collaborative and those in this
971+Agreement including, but not limited to:
972+2.11.2.1.6.1. The length of the school day and school
973+year at each school;
974+2.11.2.1.6.2. The amount of work time required for non-
975+teaching activities beyond the regular
976+school day;
977+2.11.2.1.6.3. Any additional work time required during
978+summer or school vacations; and
979+2.11.2.1.6.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the
980+requirements of this Agreement.
981+2.11.2.1.7. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the
982+working conditions at any Collaborative School during
983+any school year.
984+2.11.2.1.8. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or
985+compensation at any Collaborative that are different
986+than those found in this Agreement, DCPS must first
987+negotiate such terms with the WTU. If the Parties are
988+unable to agree, the working condition or compensation
989+at the Collaborative shall remain the same as define in
990+this Agreement.
991+2.11.2.1.9. The evaluation process in Collaborative shall be the
992+same as other DCPS schools.
993+2.12. Improvement Schools
994+2.12.1. DCPS and WTU are in Agreement that an effective approach to turning
995+around our lowest performing schools is essential. Based upon models that
996+have proven effective in school districts around the country, the parties agree
997+to collaborate on planning, designing and implementing rigorous programs to
998+achieve this goal.
999+2.12.2. Beginning in the fall of 2010, the WTU will facilitate obtaining high- level,
1000+research based, national-level professional development for teams of teachers
1001+and building principals on school turnaround. This training will support
1002+school- based teams to work collaboratively to develop turnaround plans
1003+based upon proven models for improving student achievement.
1004+2.12.3. The LSAT shall apply to the WTU for participation in the professional
1005+development on school turnaround.
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1007+
1008+2.12.4. This professional development and support will focus on the numerous areas
1009+around which plans are needed for effective school turnaround to occur.
1010+These include, but are not limited to: instructional programs, including
1011+English language arts and math; well-rounded curriculum; professional
1012+development (embedded as part of school day and thereafter); parent and
1013+community outreach and involvement; individual and small group tutoring
1014+for students in greatest need; facilities improvement; extracurricular
1015+activities; class size; wrap-around services to meet the social, medical and
1016+related needs of students; classroom supplies, materials, books and
1017+equipment; staffing; leadership; possibility of extended time; and other areas,
1018+as needed.
1019+2.12.5. Before March 31 of the 2010- 11 school year, schools involved in this process
1020+will have developed plans for implementation for the 2011- 12 school year.
1021+Plans will be reviewed and approved by the Chancellor of DCPS and the
1022+President of the WTU so that implementation can begin will in advance of
1023+the 2011- 12 school year. Time lines may be modified by mutual agreement
1024+of the parties.
1025+2.12.6. Such schools shall be designed to increase student achievement and attract
1026+new families to DCPS through innovative practices.
1027+2.12.7. Innovations in the Improvement Schools may also include, but shall not be
1028+limited to, the following elements: leadership, scheduling, instruction,
1029+technology, wrap-around services, personnel policies, and Teacher
1030+compensation.
1031+2.12.8. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the President of the WTU (or
1032+her/his designee) shall meet to establish any additional timelines and
1033+parameters that may be needed for the development and implementation of
1034+any Improvement Schools.
1035+2.12.9. In advance of accepting assignment to an Improvement School, Teachers
1036+shall receive, for each School, information detailing any differences, if any,
1037+in the working conditions at the Collaborative and those in this Agreement
1038+including, but not limited to:
1039+2.12.9.1. The length of the school day and school year at each school;
1040+2.12.9.2. The amount of work time required for non- teaching activities
1041+beyond the regular school day;
1042+2.12.9.3. Any additional work time required during summer or school
1043+vacations; and
1044+2.12.9.4. Any other duties or obligations beyond the requirements of this
1045+Agreement.
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1047+
1048+2.12.10. DCPS is prohibited from substantially changing the working conditions at
1049+any Improvement School during any school year.
1050+2.12.11. If DCPS desires to implement working conditions or compensation at any
1051+Improvement School that are different than those found in this Agreement,
1052+DCPS must first negotiate such terms with the WTU. If the Parties are unable
1053+to agree, the working conditions or compensation at the Improvement School
1054+shall remain the same as defined in this Agreement.
1055+2.12.12. The evaluation process in Improvement Schools shall be the same as other
1056+DCPS schools.
1057+ARTICLE 3- FAIR PRACTICES
1058+3.1. DCPS shall not discipline, retaliate against, or discriminate against any Teacher on the
1059+basis of:
1060+3.1.1. Membership in any educator organization;
1061+3.1.2. Association with the activities of the WTU; or
1062+3.1.3. For requiring that DCPS adhere to the terms of this Agreement.
1063+3.2. The WTU recognizes its responsibility as bargaining agent and agrees to represent all
1064+employees in the bargaining unit without regard to WTU membership, within the
1065+provisions outlined in this Agreement.
1066+3.3. Informal Mediation for WTU Building Representatives and Principals
1067+3.3.1. Any WTU Building representative who asserts retaliation, discrimination, or
1068+discipline based on the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as a
1069+WTU building representative shall file a written request for informal
1070+mediation directly with the office of the Chancellor and the WTU President.
1071+The complaint shall be filed on a form developed and mutually agreed by the
1072+WTU and DCPS. The request must be filed within ten (10) school days
1073+following the date of the alleged act(s) by the supervisor. The Chancellor or
1074+designee and the WTU President or designee shall meet with the Supervisor
1075+and Building Representative within ten (10) school days of receipt of the
1076+request in an effort to resolve the issue.
1077+3.3.2. If the complaint is not resolved during the meeting, the WTU Building
1078+Representative shall have the right to invoke STEP 1 of the grievance and
1079+arbitration procedure.
1080+3.3.3. Upon request by the WTU Building Representative or the WTU, the office of
1081+the Chancellor shall immediately review all documentation related to the
1082+excessing of the WTU Building Representative for procedural compliance,
1083+violations, and fair practices. The Building representative and the WTU shall
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1085+
1086+be provided copies of all documentation related to the excessing of the
1087+affected Building Representative immediately upon request to the supervisor
1088+or Chancellor. The office of the Chancellor shall provide the Building
1089+Representative and the WTU a copy of the Chancellor’s findings and
1090+decision in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the request for
1091+review.
1092+
1093+ARTICLE 4 - TEACHER TRANSFER POLICY
1094+4.1. DCPS in transferring ET-15, ET15/12, ET15/11 and EG-09 employees shall apply the
1095+policy hereinafter set forth.
1096+4.2. Voluntary Transfers
1097+4.2.1. A voluntary transfer is a change in a building assignment from one work
1098+location to another when initiated by a teacher.
1099+4.2.2. A Teacher shall be eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer annually.
1100+4.2.3. Lists of vacancies, to the extent known, shall be prepared and posted on or
1101+before April 1 annually.
1102+4.2.4. The vacancy list shall be posted by the Supervisor in all schools and offices
1103+where Teachers of the bargaining unit are located and a copy shall be
1104+provided To the WTU Building Representative. The list will indicate the
1105+school, program, position and the certification required for the position. The
1106+Director of Human Resources shall provide a copy of the vacancy list, along
1107+with position descriptions to the President of the Washington Teachers’
1108+Union. Position descriptions shall be provided to bargaining unit Teachers
1109+upon request from the Human Resources Division when available.
1110+4.2.5. Requests for transfers will be honored to the extent they do not conflict with
1111+law, instructional requirements, and/or the best interest of the school system.
1112+The supervisor(s) of a Teacher requesting a voluntary transfer shall not in
1113+any way impede the transfer by making false statements or providing false
1114+information. Transfers shall be subject to the approval of the receiving
1115+supervisor.
1116+4.2.6. Written notification to teachers granted or denied a transfer shall be made
1117+assoon as a determination is made, but in no case later than July 14. Teachers
1118+denied a transfer shall be notified in writing of the reason(s). The WTU shall
1119+receive a copy of all transfer actions.
1120+4.2.7. A Teacher requesting a transfer must possess the certification for the position
1121+prior to the transfer.
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1123+
1124+4.2.8. Teachers requesting a voluntary transfer may arrange to interview with
1125+school principals at a mutually agreeable time by one or both of the
1126+following:
1127+4.2.8.1. At all “open” the DCPS transfer fairs; or
1128+4.2.8.2. With principals between April 1 and June 30.
1129+4.2.9. After July 15, Teachers shall have the right to execute a voluntary transfer
1130+provided the Teacher’s current Supervisor consents.
1131+4.3. Involuntary Transfers
1132+4.3.1. Involuntary transfers shall be made only after consultation and discussion
1133+with the Teacher involved. At the Teacher’s request, there may be present at
1134+such discussion a representative of the WTU. A Teacher who is involuntarily
1135+transferred shall be given two (2) weeks notice, except in those cases where
1136+the transfer must be made in less than two (2) weeks, the notice shall be
1137+given as timely as possible. The notice of the transfer shall contain the
1138+reasons therefore. Teachers who are involuntarily transferred shall be given
1139+at least 3 school days of non-instructional duties, prior to the transfer, at no
1140+loss in salary to prepare for transfer from their current site location to their
1141+new assignment. Such preparation may include but is not limited to the
1142+purposes enumerated below:
1143+4.3.1.1. Boxing materials for transfer to the next building assignment; and
1144+4.3.1.2. Setting up their new classroom, gathering and organizing instructional materials.
1145+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.
1146+4.3.3. A Teacher may be granted a transfer because of the inability to adapt to the open space environment.
1147+4.3.4. Involuntary transfers shall not be made for reasons of disciplinary action.
1148+4.3.5. In cases where transfers are necessary as a result of excessing, teachers will be notified in writing of their excess status by their supervisors prior to the last day of school for teachers.
1149+4.3.6. A teacher who is involuntarily transferred shall carry forward his or her building seniority.
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1151+
1152+4.4. Mutual Consent
1153+4.4.1. No Teacher shall be placed at a school without the Teacher’s and the
1154+Supervisor’s consent, except as provided for in this Agreement (“mutual
1155+consent”).
1156+4.5. Performance-Based Excessing Policy
1157+4.5.1. Definition
1158+4.5.1.1. An excess is an elimination of a Teacher’s position at a particular
1159+school due to a decline in student enrollment, a reduction in the
1160+local school budget, a closing or consolidation, a restructuring, or a
1161+change in the local school program, when such an elimination is not
1162+a ‘reduction in force’ (RIF) or ‘abolishment.’
1163+4.5.2. Rules Governing the Excessing Decision
1164+4.5.2.1. DCPS shall be prohibited from excessing a Teacher by changing the
1165+name of the Teacher’s position in an effort to artificially produce a
1166+change in the “local school program” without any material change
1167+in the subject matter of the position.
1168+4.5.2.2. When DCPS determines an excess is necessary, the Local School
1169+Advisory Team ( LSAT) shall make a recommendation as to the
1170+area(s) of certification to be affected.
1171+4.5.2.3. The Personnel Committee shall make a recommendation to the
1172+supervisor as to the Teacher(s) to be affected. The Teachers in the
1173+affected area may provide evidence to the Personnel Committee for
1174+their consideration.
1175+4.5.2.4. The Supervisor shall consider the recommendations of the
1176+Personnel Committee and shall retain the right to make the final
1177+excessing decision.
1178+4.5.2.5. DCPS shall retain the right to make the final excessing decision
1179+according to the following rubric:
1180+
1181+Category Rating Points
1182+1) Previous Year’s
1183+Final Evaluation
1184+Highest 50
1185+Second Highest 40
1186+Third Highest 30
1187+Fourth Highest 0
1188+Lowest 0
1189+2) Unique Skills and High 20
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1191+
1192+Qualifications Medium 10
1193+Low 0
1194+3) Other Contributions
1195+to the Local
1196+Educational Program
1197+High 20
1198+Medium 10
1199+Low 0
1200+4) Length of Service* 20+ Years 10
1201+10-19 Years 5
1202+1-9 Years 1
1203+*Individuals with DC residency at the time of excessing shall receive a
1204+five-year service credit. Individuals with veteran status at the time of
1205+excessing shall also receive a five-year service credit.
1206+
1207+4.5.2.6. DCPS shall use all data gathered for the formal DCPS educator
1208+evaluation process as of the date of the excessing decision when
1209+assigning points for Category 1 for Teachers who are new to DCPS
1210+(as they will not have an evaluation from a previous year). If an
1211+excess occurs sufficiently early in the academic year such that no
1212+data have yet been gathered for the formal DCPS educator
1213+evaluation process, DCPS shall use all other available data on the
1214+Teacher’s performance for Category 1.
1215+4.5.2.7. The Teacher in the competitive area (as determined in accordance
1216+with Title 5 of the DCMR) with the lowest point value overall
1217+according to the rubric above shall be the first Teacher to be
1218+excessed. The Teacher with the second lowest point value shall be
1219+the second Teacher to be excessed, and so on.
1220+4.5.2.8. When the Supervisor’s final decision departs from the
1221+recommendation of the LSAT , as to the area affected, the
1222+Supervisor shall prepare a written justification. A copy of the
1223+justification shall be provided to the Chancellor and the President of
1224+the WTU. Upon the request of the WTU President, the justification
1225+shall require the approval of the Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s
1226+designee prior to implementation of the excess at that school.
1227+4.5.2.9. When the Supervisor’s final decision departs from the
1228+recommendation of the School Personnel Committee, as to the
1229+individual Teacher(s) to be affected, the Supervisor shall prepare a
1230+written justification. A copy of the justification shall be provided to
1231+the Chancellor and the President of the WTU. Upon the request of
1232+the WTU President, the justification shall require approval of the
1233+Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s designee prior to implementation of
1234+the excess of that school.
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1236+
1237+4.5.3. Notification
1238+4.5.3.1. DCPS shall provide written notification to all Teachers who are to
1239+be excessed at least (10) school days prior to the effective date of
1240+the excess.
1241+4.5.3.2. If a vacancy for which an excessed member is qualified occurs
1242+within the school prior to the effective date of the excess, the
1243+excessed status of the teacher shall be rescinded.
1244+4.5.4. Placement of Excessed Teachers
1245+4.5.4.1. The placement of excessed teachers shall be subject to the mutual
1246+consent policies outlined in this Agreement.
1247+4.5.4.2. To facilitate the placement of excessed Teachers, DCPS shall post
1248+all known vacancies on the DCPS website in a timely fashion.
1249+4.5.4.3. DCPS shall provide vacancy lists to the WTU, upon request.
1250+4.5.4.4. Included in each vacancy listing shall be the School name,
1251+discipline or specialized program, position, and required
1252+certification.
1253+4.5.4.5. DCPS shall post on its website copies of all position descriptions,
1254+when available.
1255+4.5.4.6. To further facilitate the placement of excessed Teachers, DCPS
1256+shall provide multiple hiring opportunities (e.g., hiring fairs and
1257+other similar activities).
1258+4.5.5. Options for Excessed Permanent Status Teachers
1259+4.5.5.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers shall have sixty (60) calendar
1260+days following the effective date of the excess to secure another
1261+placement in DCPS under mutual consent.
1262+4.5.5.2. An excessed permanent status Teacher who is unable to secure a
1263+new placement within the sixty (60) calendar days following the
1264+effective date of the excess shall have five (5) calendar days
1265+immediately following expiration of the sixty (60) calendar day
1266+period to select one (1) of the following options. Any Teacher who
1267+does not make a selection shall be subject to separation from DCPS
1268+on the 66
1269+th
1270+ calendar day following the effective date of the excess.
1271+4.5.5.3. The Three (3) Options:
1272+4.5.5.3.1. Option 1: Buyout
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1274+
1275+
1276+4.5.5.3.1.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers shall
1277+have the option to receive a $25,000 cash
1278+buyout resulting in separation from DCPS.
1279+This provision shall be subject to necessary
1280+government approvals.
1281+4.5.5.3.1.2. An excessed permanent status Teacher who
1282+opts for the buyout shall not be eligible for
1283+employment with DCPS for a period of
1284+three (3) years.
1285+4.5.5.3.1.3. This option shall only be available to
1286+permanent status Teachers whose most
1287+recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
1288+higher.
1289+4.5.5.3.2. Option 2: Early Retirement
1290+4.5.5.3.2.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers with
1291+twenty (20) or more years of creditable
1292+service shall have the option of retiring
1293+with full benefits. This provision shall be
1294+subject to necessary government and
1295+budgetary approvals.
1296+4.5.5.3.2.2. This option shall only be available to
1297+permanent status Teachers whose most
1298+recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
1299+higher.
1300+4.5.5.3.3. Option 3: A Year to Secure a New Placement
1301+4.5.5.3.3.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers who
1302+have been unable to secure a new
1303+placement during the sixty (60) calendar
1304+days following the effective date of the
1305+excess, and who have not selected Option 1
1306+or Option 2 above, shall have the right to
1307+select Option 3: An Extra Year to Secure a
1308+New Position (hereafter referred to as the
1309+“Extra Year.”)
1310+4.5.5.3.3.2. The Extra Year shall begin on the effective
1311+date of the excess and shall conclude
1312+exactly one calendar year thereafter.
1313+4.5.5.3.3.3. Excessed permanent status Teachers who
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1315+
1316+select the Extra Year, shall, during the year,
1317+be:
1318+4.5.5.3.3.3.1. Provided with full salary and
1319+benefits;
1320+4.5.5.3.3.3.2. Provided with multiple hiring
1321+opportunities (e.g., hiring fairs
1322+and similar activities);
1323+4.5.5.3.3.3.3. Provided with the opportunity
1324+for a minimum of twelve (12)
1325+hours of professional
1326+development that shall include
1327+instruction on interviewing
1328+skills and the creation of
1329+professional portfolios; and
1330+4.5.5.3.3.3.4. Assigned by DCPS to serve in
1331+one (1) or more instructional
1332+support capacities (e.g., one-
1333+on one tutoring, small group
1334+instruction, class coverage,
1335+long-term Teacher
1336+replacement, or central office
1337+support) that are within the
1338+Teacher’s discipline and
1339+located at a maximum of two
1340+(2) work locations per school
1341+year.
1342+4.5.5.3.3.4. In making the assignment referenced
1343+above, DCPS shall consider the teacher’s
1344+preference and the best interests of the
1345+school system.
1346+4.5.5.3.3.5. DCPS shall have the right, at the
1347+conclusion of the Extra Year, to separate
1348+from DCPS all excessed permanent status
1349+Teachers who are unable to secure a new
1350+placement within the school system under
1351+mutual consent during the year.
1352+4.5.5.3.3.6. The Extra Year shall only be available to
1353+permanent status Teachers whose most
1354+recent evaluation score was “Effective” or
1355+higher.
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1357+
1358+4.5.5.3.4. The three (3) options listed above shall not be provided
1359+to members who have not made a “substantial effort”
1360+(defined below) to secure a placement within DCPS.
1361+Such Members shall be subject to separation on the 66
1362+th
1363+
1364+calendar day following the effective day in which they
1365+were excessed.
1366+4.5.5.3.5. A Member shall be deemed to have made a “substantial
1367+effort” if s/he:
1368+4.5.5.3.5.1. Has made a good faith effort to interview at
1369+a minimum of five (5) Schools; or
1370+4.5.5.3.5.2. Has made a good faith effort to interview
1371+for all vacant positions for which the
1372+Member is qualified if the total number of
1373+such positions system wide is less than five
1374+(5).
1375+4.5.5.3.6. Teachers who have challenged their excess through the
1376+grievance and arbitration procedures shall have ten (10)
1377+calendar days following receipt of written notice of the
1378+Step 2 grievance decision to select one of the three
1379+options in section 4.5.5.3.
1380+4.5.5.3.7. DCPS shall notify Teachers in writing of the process
1381+for selecting one of the three options and for notifying
1382+DCPS of the selection.
1383+4.5.6. Special Rules Governing the Placement of Excessed Permanent Status
1384+Teachers Who Qualify for the DCPS Performance-Based Compensation
1385+System
1386+4.5.6.1. Excessed permanent status Teachers who qualify and volunteer for
1387+the DCPS Performance-Based Compensation System shall have
1388+sixty (60) calendar days following the effective date of the excess to
1389+secure another placement in DCPS under mutual consent.
1390+4.5.6.2. DCPS shall offer multiple hiring opportunities (e.g., job fairs,
1391+interviews, access to job postings, etc.) for all such Teachers during
1392+the sixty (60) calendar day period.
1393+4.5.6.3. All such Teachers who are unable to secure a placement under
1394+mutual consent during the sixty (60) calendar day period shall be
1395+subject to separation from DCPS on the 61st calendar day.
1396+4.5.6.4. All such Teachers shall not have access to the options described in
1397+Section 4.5.5.3.
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1399+
1400+4.5.7. Reapplication Rights
1401+4.5.7.1. All Teachers who are separated by DCPS according to the
1402+provisions of this article shall have the right to reapply to DCPS at
1403+any time, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
1404+4.5.7.2. If rehired, such Teachers shall be placed on the next salary step for
1405+which they would have been eligible at the time of their separation.
1406+4.5.7.3. If rehired within one year of separation, such Teachers shall incur
1407+no break in service for pension purposes.
1408+ARTICLE 5 - PERSONNEL FILES
1409+5.1. Personnel Files
1410+5.1.1. General
1411+5.1.1.1. A Teacher’s official personnel file shall be maintained at the DCPS
1412+Office of Human Resources. This file shall be the Teacher’s only
1413+official personnel file.
1414+5.1.1.2. A Teacher’s official personnel file shall be treated as confidential.
1415+5.1.1.3. Documentation of a Teacher’s performance shall be maintained in
1416+her/his official personnel file.
1417+5.1.1.4. Anonymous material shall not be placed in a Teacher’s official
1418+personnel file.
1419+5.1.1.5. The Parties agree to collaborate on the development of policies
1420+regarding electronic official personnel files.
1421+5.1.2. Viewing
1422+5.1.2.1. A Teacher shall be permitted to examine her/his own official
1423+personnel file in the presence of a DCPS Office of Human
1424+Resources representative.
1425+5.1.2.2. A Teacher shall be permitted to obtain a copy of the material
1426+contained in her/his official personnel files pursuant to D.C. Code §
1427+1-631.05.
1428+5.1.2.3. A WTU representative shall be permitted to examine a Teacher’s
1429+official personnel file in the presence of a representative from the
1430+DCPS Office of Human Resources upon written authorization from
1431+the Teacher.
1432+5.1.2.4. The DCPS Office of Human Resources shall maintain a record
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1434+
1435+reflecting the name and title of each person who has been granted
1436+access to a Teacher’s official personnel file. Teachers shall be
1437+provided a copy of the record upon request.
1438+5.1.2.5. DCPS shall keep accurate records pertaining to building and system
1439+seniority for each Teacher.
1440+5.1.3. Adverse Material
1441+5.1.3.1. Documentation that may lead to or result in an adverse action
1442+against a Teacher shall not be placed in a Teacher’s official
1443+personnel file until a copy of such material has been provided to the
1444+Teacher.
1445+5.1.3.2. Placement of material in a Teacher’s official personnel file shall not
1446+be construed as agreement by the Teacher with the contents of the
1447+material.
1448+5.1.3.3. Should the Teacher disagree with the contents of the material, s/he
1449+shall have the right to respond, and the response shall be included in
1450+the Teacher’s official personnel file.
1451+5.1.3.4. A Teacher shall be free to request that materials of an adverse
1452+nature that are older than three (3) years be removed from the
1453+Teacher’s official personnel file. DCPS shall consider all such
1454+requests unless it can demonstrate that the removal of such material
1455+will compromise the interests of the school system. If approved, the
1456+removal shall take place within thirty (30) School Days of the
1457+request.
1458+5.1.3.5. Materials of an adverse nature that become the subject of a
1459+grievance shall be removed from a Teacher’s official personnel file
1460+if so stipulated by the resolution of the grievance.
1461+5.1.3.6. Lost Files
1462+5.1.3.6.1. Lost files shall, within reason and if possible, be
1463+retrieved, reconstructed, or restored at DCPS’s expense.
1464+5.1.3.6.2. If the retrieval, reconstruction, or restoration of a
1465+Teacher’s official personnel file indicates that
1466+additional compensation or benefits are due to the
1467+Teacher, DCPS shall provide such compensation or
1468+benefits as soon as possible.
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1470+
1471+ARTICLE 6 - GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION
1472+6.1. Statement of Principle
1473+6.1.1. It shall be a guiding principle of this procedure that the parties shall make
1474+every reasonable effort to resolve any dispute between them by mutual
1475+agreement. The parties also agree that if a grievance is filed, the parties shall
1476+make every reasonable effort to resolve the grievance by agreement at the
1477+lowest possible step of the grievance procedure. Further, the parties agree to
1478+utilize those methods already contained in the CBA, such as the SCAC and
1479+the LSAT, to facilitate resolving disputes by mutual Agreement. Finally, the
1480+parties expect that good faith observance, by their respective representatives,
1481+of the principles and procedures set forth herein will result in the settlement
1482+or withdrawal of substantially all grievances initiated hereunder at the lowest
1483+possible step, and recognize their obligation to achieve that end.
1484+6.2. Definition
1485+6.2.1. A grievance is a complaint involving a work situation or a complaint that
1486+there has been a deviation from, misinterpretation of, or misapplication of a
1487+practice or policy; or a complaint that there has been a violation,
1488+misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement.
1489+6.3. Procedure
1490+6.3.1. Either an employee or the WTU may raise a grievance, and, if raised by the
1491+employee, the WTU may associate itself with the grievance at any time
1492+except as otherwise provided. If raised by the WTU, the employee may not
1493+thereafter raise the grievance himself, and if raised by the employee, he may
1494+not thereafter cause the WTU to raise the same grievance independently. Any
1495+grievance raised by the WTU on behalf of an employee must identify the
1496+employee. The WTU may not process a grievance on behalf of an employee
1497+without that employee's consent.
1498+6.4. Grievances shall be resolved as follows:
1499+6.4.1. STEP 1: Three stage mediation process
1500+6.4.1.1. Stage 1
1501+6.4.1.1.1. Any Teacher who wishes to raise a grievance must do
1502+so in writing within fourteen (14) school days of the
1503+date the Teacher or the WTU first learned of its cause.
1504+The grievance shall be submitted in writing on a form
1505+developed by the WTU. The form shall include:
1506+6.4.1.1.1.1. The name(s) of the employee(s) involved;
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1508+
1509+6.4.1.1.1.2. A brief statement of the facts giving rise to
1510+the grievance;
1511+6.4.1.1.1.3. Where appropriate, a reference to the
1512+provision(s) of the Agreement alleged to be
1513+violated; and
1514+6.4.1.1.1.4. The relief requested.
1515+6.4.1.1.2. Within five school days after receipt thereof, the
1516+principal and the Teacher should meet to resolve the
1517+dispute informally and expeditiously. At the Teacher’s
1518+option there may be present at such discussion a
1519+representative of the WTU or any other school
1520+employee, or outside representative selected by the
1521+aggrieved employee who is not an officer, agent or
1522+representative of another Teacher organization. At the
1523+immediate Supervisor’s option, there may be present at
1524+such meeting additional employees of the school
1525+system selected by the immediate Supervisor. Prior to
1526+the discussion the Teacher or the WTU shall identify
1527+the discussion as Step 1, Stage 1 of this grievance
1528+procedure. If the matter in dispute is not settled during
1529+the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, immediately prior to the
1530+termination of the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, the
1531+Teacher or the WTU shall execute a duplicate form
1532+provided by the WTU showing the date, time, place,
1533+persons involved in the discussion, a written statement
1534+of the grievance discussed, and the relief requested. The
1535+form shall be signed by the employee and the
1536+immediate Supervisor.
1537+6.4.1.1.3. If the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
1538+end of the Step 1, Stage 1 discussion, the grievance
1539+shall automatically move to Step 1, Stage 2 of this
1540+grievance procedure. In addition, if no Step 1, Stage 1
1541+meeting occurs within five school days after the
1542+grievance is first raised, that grievance shall
1543+automatically move to Step 1, Stage 2 of this grievance
1544+procedure.
1545+6.4.1.2. Stage 2
1546+6.4.1.2.1. Within ten school days after the grievance reaches Step
1547+1, Stage 2 of this grievance procedure, the Teacher
1548+and/or WTU shall meet with the Instructional
1549+Superintende nt in an effort to resolve the grievance. If
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1551+
1552+the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
1553+end of the Step 1, Stage 2 meeting, the grievance shall
1554+automatically move to Step 1, Stage 3 of this grievance
1555+procedure. In addition, if no Step 1, Stage 2 meeting
1556+occurs within ten school days after the grievance first
1557+reaches Step 1, Stage 2 of this grievance procedure, the
1558+grievance shall automatically move to Step 1, Stage 3
1559+of this grievance procedure.
1560+6.4.1.3. Stage 3
1561+6.4.1.3.1. Within fourteen (14) school days after the grievance
1562+reaches Step 1, Stage 3 of this grievance procedure, the
1563+Teacher and/or the WTU shall schedule a meet ing in
1564+the shared grievance scheduler with a representative of
1565+DCPS’ Office of Labor Management and Employee
1566+Relations (LMER) in an effort to resolve the grievance.
1567+If the grievance scheduler does not have available
1568+dates, the fourteen (14) school day period will not begin
1569+to run until the WTU is given written notice of the
1570+availability of new dates. Notwithstanding the
1571+foregoing, the requirement of the shared grievance
1572+scheduler will not apply to all outstanding grievances at
1573+the time of ratification and grievances filed within less
1574+than 90 days following ratification.
1575+6.4.1.3.1.1. If DCPS does not respond to Step 1 Stage 3
1576+grievances within thirty (30) school days of
1577+a grievance meeting, then WTU may move
1578+the matter to the next step within thirty (30)
1579+school days of DCPS’s failure to respond in
1580+time.
1581+
1582+6.4.1.3.2. If the parties reach no resolution of the grievance by the
1583+end of the Step 1, Stage 3 meeting, the parties may
1584+mutually agree to submit the grievance to voluntary
1585+mediation in accordance with the then current
1586+Rules/Guidelines of the Federal Mediation and
1587+Conciliation Service (“FMCS”). The parties shall
1588+establish the timelines for completion of this mediation.
1589+If the grievance is not resolved through the voluntary
1590+mediation process with the agreed upon timeline, the
1591+WTU shall have the right to move to Step 2 of the
1592+grievance process, within 10 school days.
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1594+
1595+6.4.2. STEP 2
1596+6.4.2.1. If the matter is not resolved at Step 1, the grievance shall advance to
1597+Step 2.
1598+6.4.2.2. The Chancellor, or his/her designee, and those he/she may further
1599+name, shall meet with the representatives of the WTU, and with the
1600+persons referred to in Step 1, on a date mutually agreed upon by
1601+DCPS and WTU, and the Chancellor or designee shall render a
1602+decision, in writing, within ten days of such meeting. This meeting
1603+shall take the form of a hearing, before a neutral hearing officer
1604+during the course of which all parties are afforded the opportunity
1605+to present evidence, witnesses, and arguments in support of their
1606+respective position(s). The hearing officers shall submit his/her
1607+decision to the parties and the decision is binding absent a request
1608+for arbitration by either party. As the Parties acknowledge the
1609+mutual benefits of a Step 2 hearing decision for both DCPS and
1610+WTU, DCPS shall make every effort to ensure hearings are
1611+scheduled and held within 30 school days.
1612+6.4.3. STEP 3
1613+6.4.3.1. If either party is dissatisfied with the decision rendered at Step 2 or
1614+a Step 2 hearing is not scheduled or held within 30 school days of
1615+the grievance being moved to that level, it may invoke arbitration of
1616+the grievance by filing notice with the American Arbitration
1617+Association within thirty (30) school days after its receipt of the
1618+Step 2 decision. Simultaneously, notice shall be sent to the
1619+Chancellor of DCPS, and the Office of Labor Management and
1620+Employee Relations.
1621+6.4.3.2. The question in dispute, jointly stipulated to if possible, shall be
1622+referred to an arbitrator selected by the Parties, or to an arbitrator
1623+selected by the Parties from a panel provided by the American
1624+Arbitration Association.
1625+6.4.3.3. The arbitrator shall hear and decide only one grievance in each
1626+case. S/he shall not be bound by formal rules of evidence. S/he shall
1627+be bound by and must comply with all the terms of this Agreement.
1628+S/he shall have no power to delete or modify in any way any of the
1629+provisions of this Agreement. S/he shall have the power to make
1630+appropriate awards. The arbitrator shall render his/her decision in
1631+writing, setting forth the arbitrator's opinion and conclusions on the
1632+issues submitted within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the
1633+hearing. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding
1634+upon DCPS, WTU and all Teachers.
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1636+
1637+6.4.3.4. No provision of this Agreement, which is a matter of policy, shall
1638+be subject to arbitration.
1639+6.4.3.5. Fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne by the non-
1640+prevailing party.
1641+6.4.3.6. No individual employee may invoke arbitration.
1642+6.4.3.7. When a grievance is raised and involves a matter of general
1643+application, the initial step shall be Step 2.
1644+6.5. General
1645+6.5.1. No matter shall be entertained as a grievance at any step , unless it has been
1646+raised with the other party within fourteen (14) school days after the Teacher
1647+or the WTU first learned of its cause.
1648+6.5.2. All time limits set forth in this Article may be extended by mutual agreement,
1649+but if not extended, must be strictly observed.
1650+6.5.3. If a Teacher or the WTU fails to file a grievance within the time limits
1651+specified in these procedures, and DCPS does not object within five (5)
1652+school days after receipt of the grievance, its right to object to the late filing
1653+is waived. However in no case may a grievance be filed more than thirty (30)
1654+school days after the Teacher or the WTU learned of the event giving rise to
1655+it. If the matter in dispute is not resolved within the period provided for any
1656+step, the next step may be invoked.
1657+6.5.4. Once a grievance has been filed, it may not be altered, except that the
1658+Grievant may delete items from the grievance.
1659+6.5.5. If the WTU is not a party to Steps 1 or 2 of this Article, then the disposition
1660+of the dispute shall not be a precedent with respect to it.
1661+6.5.6. No hearing shall be open to the public unless all parties agree.
1662+6.5.7. The fact that a grievance is filed by an employee, regardless of its
1663+disposition, shall not be recorded in the employee's personnel file, any file or
1664+record used in the promotion process, for any recommendation for job
1665+placement; nor shall an employee be placed in jeopardy or be subject to
1666+reprisal for having pursued this grievance procedure.
1667+6.5.8. Any hearing provided for in this Article shall be conducted at a time and
1668+place which will afford a fair and reasonable opportunity for all persons,
1669+including witnesses, required to attend. Witnesses shall be present in the
1670+hearing only when their testimony is presented. When hearings are held
1671+during school hours, employees required to be present shall be excused with
1672+pay for that purpose.
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1674+
1675+6.5.9. The Parties to this collective bargaining agreement agree that either Party
1676+may present witness testimony using video conferencing technology at Step 2
1677+and/or arbitration Hearing that are not related to a Teacher’s suspension or
1678+dismissal. Arbitrations related to a Teacher’s suspension or dismissal require
1679+written mutual consent for the use of video conferencing technology. Not
1680+withstanding the foregoing, mutual written consent for video testimony will
1681+continue to be required for all outstanding grievances at the time of
1682+ratification and grievances filed within less than 90 days following
1683+ratification.
1684+6.5.10. DCPS and the WTU shall have the right, at their own expense, to legal and/or
1685+stenographic assistance at Step 3.
1686+6.5.11. Employees and the WTU shall follow the procedures in this Article regarding
1687+any grievance.
1688+6.5.12. No recording device shall be used at Step 1, 2, or 3 of this procedure. No
1689+person shall be present at any of these steps for the purpose of recording the
1690+discussion.
1691+6.5.13. At Step 3, there shall be a single chief spokesperson on each side, provided
1692+that this shall not preclude any participant at Step 3 from speaking.
1693+6.5.14. DCPS shall comply with grievance settlements and arbitration awards within
1694+60 days of the effective date of the completion of the settlement or receipt of
1695+the arbitrator's award and submission of all necessary paperwork submitted
1696+by the employee.
1697+6.5.15. The Parties shall conduct joint training for all Teachers and Supervisors on
1698+the content of this Agreement and conflict resolution. This training shall be
1699+conducted as a part of the ongoing professional development program by the
1700+Director of Human Resources or his/her designee, the General Counsel of
1701+DCPS or his/her designee(s) and the President of the WTU or his/her
1702+designee(s). The joint training shall be conducted once each year, within the
1703+first three months of the School Year under the auspices of the FEP.
1704+6.5.16. At the discretion of the WTU, any grievance concerning discipline, and/or
1705+discharge (including discharges that are evaluation related to violations of the
1706+evaluation process), may be initiated at Step 2 of this grievance procedure.
1707+6.6. Joint Grievance Committee
1708+6.6.1. The parties shall establish a joint grievance committee to meet once monthly
1709+to accomplish the following:
1710+6.6.1.1. Monitor and track the status of grievances at Step 1 and 2.
1711+6.6.1.2. Collect and analyze data regarding the frequency and location of
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1713+
1714+particular grievances and report to the FEP Committee.
1715+6.6.1.3. The Joint Grievance Committee shall have the discretion to
1716+intervene in schools where the data indicates that the most
1717+grievances are filed.
1718+6.6.1.4. This committee shall operate under the auspices of the FEP.
1719+
1720+ARTICLE 7 - DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE
1721+7.1. The intent of this Article is to establish a process for progressive discipline, which may
1722+lead to a written reprimand, a suspension, or a disciplinary discharge.
1723+7.2. In the administration of this Article, the primary principle shall be that discipline shall
1724+be corrective in nature rather than punitive.
1725+7.3. The standard for disciplining permanent employees shall be just cause. The standard
1726+for disciplining probationary employees shall be not arbitrary or capricious, as
1727+opposed to at will.
1728+7.4. Disciplinary actions shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration process provided
1729+for in this Agreement.
1730+
1731+7.5. Discussion
1732+7.5.1 For minor offenses, management has a responsibility to discuss such
1733+matters with the employee. Such discussions are not considered discipline
1734+and are not subject to the grievance procedure. Such discussions shall not
1735+be noted in the employee’s Official Personnel File, and may not be cited as
1736+an element of prior adverse record in any subsequent disciplinary action
1737+against the employee.
1738+
1739+7.6. Written Reprimands
1740+
1741+7.6.1. A written reprimand is a disciplinary notice in writing, identified as an
1742+official disciplinary written reprimand, which shall include an explanation of
1743+a deficiency or misconduct to be corrected.
1744+7.6.2. A written reprimand based upon an act or omission by the Teacher shall be
1745+placed in the personnel file within a reasonable period of time following the
1746+incident, provided that the Teacher has had an opportunity to review the
1747+materials and to comment thereon.
1748+7.6.3. A reasonable period of time following the incident shall be for the purpose of
1749+Page | 40
1750+
1751+investigating the incident, but shall not exceed five (5) days, unless there is
1752+written mutual Agreement to extend the period.
1753+7.6.4. If the Administrator concludes that there is no basis for the allegations, no
1754+reprimand will be placed in the file.
1755+7.6.5. If the Administrator concludes that there is a basis for the allegation, the
1756+reprimand shall be placed in the personnel file after the Teacher has been
1757+provided a copy. Should the Teacher disagree with the contents of the
1758+material, the Teacher shall have the right to answer such material, and the
1759+answer shall be filed with the reprimand in the Teacher’s personnel file.
1760+7.6.6. A Teacher has the right, upon request, to have a WTU representative present
1761+during an investigatory meeting with the Administrator.
1762+7.6.7. If a reprimand is placed in a Teacher’s official personnel file contrary to the
1763+procedures described above, that reprimand shall be immediately removed
1764+from the Teacher’s official personnel file.
1765+7.7. Procedures for Written Reprimands:
1766+
1767+7.7.1. The steps set forth below will be followed with respect to WTU Teachers
1768+whose performance or conduct warrants a written reprimand by his/her
1769+Supervisor. Reasons for a letter of reprimand include, but are not limited to,
1770+unsatisfactory performance, unprofessional conduct, and persistent violation
1771+of or refusal to obey the school laws of the District of Columbia or
1772+reasonable regulations prescribed by DCPS of Education.
1773+7.7.2. Verbal warning (oral only, not provided in writing);
1774+7.7.3. Written warning (maintained in unit Teacher’s site or program personnel
1775+file);
1776+7.7.4. Letter of Reprimand (maintained in unit Teacher’s district personnel file).
1777+7.7.5. The Supervisor shall have the discretion to determine the number of verbal
1778+and written warnings prior to issuing a written reprimand.
1779+7.7.6. In cases of egregious conduct, the Supervisor may issue a letter of reprimand
1780+without previously having issued either a verbal or written warning.
1781+7.7.7. A written reprimand based upon an act or omission by the Teacher shall be
1782+placed in the personnel file within a reasonable period of time following the
1783+incident, provided that the Teacher has had the opportunity to review the
1784+materials and to comment thereon.
1785+
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1787+
1788+7.8. Suspensions or Disciplinary Discharge
1789+
1790+7.8.1. In the case of suspensions or disciplinary discharges, the official taking the
1791+action shall provide the employee with advance written notice of the
1792+charge[s], which shall include a specific statement of the evidence supporting
1793+such charge[s], no later than ten (10) school days prior to the effective date of
1794+the discipline. At the option of DCPS, an employee shall either remain on the
1795+job or in pay status for the entire ten (10) day period.
1796+7.8.2. Within five (5) school days of the receipt of the notice, the WTU and/or
1797+employee has the right to review all documents related to the charges, meet
1798+with representatives from the Office of the Chancellor before implementation
1799+of the proposed suspension or disciplinary discharge, and to provide a written
1800+reply along with supporting documents against the charges. The decision
1801+shall go into effect as stated unless upon consideration of all relevant facts by
1802+the official taking the action, the action is to be modified, at which time the
1803+employee and the WTU shall be so notified in writing of the modification.
1804+The disciplinary action or disciplinary discharge shall not take effect until the
1805+requirements of this article are satisfied. All suspensions shall be
1806+administered in a manner which causes the Teacher to lose no more pay than
1807+the actual days of suspension.
1808+7.8.3. The initiation of the disciplinary action shall be taken no later than forty- five
1809+(45) school days after the Supervisor’s knowledge of the alleged infraction.
1810+In cases requiring an investigation, any investigation conducted by or on
1811+behalf of DCPS into the alleged infraction shall be completed, with any
1812+investigation report provided to the employee involved and to the WTU
1813+within fifty-five (55) calendar days after the Supervisor’s knowledge of the
1814+alleged infraction. This time limit may be extended by mutual consent, but if
1815+not so extended, must be strictly adhered to. In instances where an external
1816+agency has become involved, this timeframe shall be tolled for a period of
1817+not more than sixty- five (65) days. Should the external agency fail to
1818+complete its investigation within 65 days, DCPS will commence and
1819+complete its investigation within the timelines outlined above.
1820+
1821+7.8.4. In cases where retaining the employee on duty may be injurious to the
1822+employee, students, or to others, the employee may be placed immediately on
1823+administrative leave pending further administrative action.
1824+7.8.5. Teachers may not be suspended on non- school days.
1825+
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1827+
1828+7.9. Disciplinary Conferences
1829+
1830+Any Teacher has the right, upon request, to be represented at any disciplinary
1831+conference. The Teacher shall be notified in advance of said administrative
1832+conference. A WTU representative may accompany the Teacher to said conference
1833+and may speak on behalf of the Teacher upon the Teacher’s request.
1834+
1835+7.10. Allegations of Corporal Punishment
1836+As soon as a Supervisor becomes aware of an allegation of corporal punishment , the Supervisor
1837+shall immediately notify the affected Teacher and the WTU Building Representative that an
1838+allegation of corporal punishment has been made. Additionally, within two school days of the
1839+Supervisor’s knowledge of an allegation, the Supervisor shall provide the Teacher and WTU
1840+with written notification that an allegation of corporal punishment has been made against the
1841+Teacher. Prior to any investigatory meeting, interview, or discussion with DCPS, the Supervisor
1842+shall inform the Teacher of his or her right to be accompanied by a WTU representative. In
1843+circumstances where allegations of corporal punishment are reported to the Principal, prior to
1844+notifying security or the police, the Supervisor shall give the Teacher the option of reporting to
1845+the police precinct, accompanied by a WTU Field Representative if desired, to discuss the
1846+allegation with the proper law enforcement authorities.
1847+
1848+7.11. Professional Courtesy
1849+
1850+7.11.1. As appropriate protocol, and when possible, all differences of an
1851+interpersonal nature should be worked out between an informal conference
1852+between the Teacher and the Administrator. When interpersonal differences
1853+occur, the parties recognize that it is inappropriate to criticize each other in
1854+the presence of others.
1855+7.12. Complaints
1856+
1857+7.12.1. When a Teacher becomes the subject of a complaint, the following processes
1858+should be adhered to:
1859+7.12.1.1. Every effort should be made to resolve the complaint at the earliest
1860+possible stage. Whenever possible, the complaint concerning the
1861+Teacher should be made directly by the complainant to the Teacher
1862+against whom the complaint is made.
1863+7.12.1.2. If the complainant is unable or unwilling to resolve the complaint
1864+directly with the Teacher involved, he/she may submit a written
1865+complaint to the Teacher’s Supervisor.
1866+7.12.1.3. Upon receipt of a written complaint, a copy shall be provided to a
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1868+
1869+Teacher within seventy-two (72) hours. During school vacation
1870+periods, such copy shall be sent Certified Mail, Return Receipt
1871+Requested. After receipt of the copy, a Teacher shall have up to five
1872+(5) days to prepare his/her response.
1873+
1874+7.12.2. The written complaint must include:
1875+7.12.2.1. The name of each of the parties involved;
1876+7.12.2.2. A brief but specific summary of the complaint and the facts
1877+surrounding it; and
1878+7.12.2.3. A specific description of any prior attempts to discuss the complaint
1879+with the Teacher.
1880+7.12.3. Areas of concern regarding the complaint shall be discussed with the Teacher
1881+in private. All matters relating to a complaint are to be kept confidential.
1882+7.12.4. Documents, communications, and records dealing with the complaint shall be
1883+placed in the Teacher’s personnel file. When a complaint is unfounded and
1884+unsubstantiated, all related documents and records will be returned to the
1885+Teacher within five working days.
1886+7.12.5. The investigation and resolution of all complaints shall be completed within
1887+fifteen (15) calendar days, unless the time is extended by mutual written
1888+consent of the parties.
1889+7.12.6. The Administrator investigating the complaint shall proceed in an impartial
1890+manner and shall objectively weigh all facts of the complaint prior to
1891+reaching a conclusion.
1892+7.12.7. The complaint process outlined in this section is not applicable to DCMR,
1893+Title 5, Chapter 14, and “ADVERSE ACTIONS”. Nor is it applicable in
1894+cases of sexual harassment or physical/sexual abuse of a student.
1895+
1896+
1897+ARTICLE 8 - CHAPTER MEETINGS
1898+8.1. SCAC and Local School Chapter Meetings
1899+8.1.1. On or before the last school day in September, the WTU Building
1900+Representative shall notify the Supervisor of the dates during the school year
1901+when the SCAC and Local School Chapter will hold their regularly
1902+scheduled meetings.
1903+8.1.2. The Supervisor shall include the Chapter and SCAC meeting dates and times
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1905+
1906+in the local school calendar.
1907+8.1.3. Local School Chapter Meetings shall be held during the lunch period or
1908+outside of normal school hours in a manner that will not interfere with the
1909+School’s instructional program.
1910+8.1.4. Within 24 hours of each meeting, the WTU Building Representative shall
1911+notify the building Supervisor of the names of persons other than chapter
1912+Teachers or WTU officials who plan to attend.
1913+
1914+ARTICLE 9 - CONSULTATION WITH SCHOOL CHAPTER ADVISORY
1915+COMMITTEE
1916+9.1. Supervisor Consultation with School Chapter Advisory Committee
1917+9.1.1. On or before the last school day of August, the building Supervisor and
1918+his/her designees (Teachers excluded) and the School Chapter Advisory
1919+Committee (SCAC) shall meet and establish the dates during the school year
1920+for their monthly meetings. Once established, these dates shall be included in
1921+the school calendar. Each month these meetings shall be held to discuss
1922+instructional issues, school policy and questions pertaining to the
1923+implementation of this Agreement. Decisions reached at these meetings shall
1924+not change the Agreement, established Board Rule or any system-wide
1925+policy or procedure.
1926+9.1.2. The names of the Teachers of the School Chapter Advisory Committee shall
1927+be furnished to the principal within ten (10) school days after the election.
1928+Any change in the membership of the School Chapter Advisory Committee
1929+shall be reported to the Supervisor, in writing, as soon as possible, after the
1930+change is made.
1931+9.1.3. If the Building Representative plans to invite other WTU officials, s/he shall
1932+provide the Supervisor with notice at least twenty- four (24) hours prior to the
1933+meeting. Likewise, if the Supervisor plans to invite other DCPS officials,
1934+s/he shall provide the Building Representative with notice at least twenty-
1935+four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
1936+9.1.4. In an effort to ensure that such meetings are as productive and as efficient as
1937+possible, the Supervisor and the SCAC shall provide each other with a list of
1938+agenda items at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to each meeting.
1939+9.1.5. The School Chapter Advisory Committee shall be free to invite WTU
1940+officials to attend such meetings. The Supervisor shall be free to invite
1941+central officials to such meetings.
1942+9.1.6. No persons attending such meetings shall use the information obtained in
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1944+
1945+said meetings for any purpose inconsistent with the purpose of this
1946+Agreement.
1947+
1948+ARTICLE 10 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE WTU
1949+10.1. Information Sharing at the Organization Level
1950+10.1.1. Upon request, the Parties shall make available to each other, in a timely
1951+manner, all information relevant to contract negotiations and to the
1952+enforcement of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Teachers’
1953+names and addresses, Teachers’ length of service, Teachers’ employment
1954+data, vacancies, and School budgets, that is not confidential or otherwise
1955+protected from disclosure by law.
1956+10.1.2. DCPS shall make available to the WTU, in a timely manner, unedited copies
1957+of all documents relevant to grievance cases that are not protected from
1958+disclosure by law.
1959+10.1.3. DCPS shall offer training on the School budgeting process to all LSAT
1960+Teachers.
1961+
1962+ARTICLE 11 - TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
1963+11.1. Transparency and Disclosure of Information
1964+11.1.1. All official announcements to teachers and other information of interest to
1965+teachers shall be posted upon receipt by the Supervisor on the school’s main
1966+office bulletin boards for review by teachers. Simultaneously, a copy will be
1967+provided to the Building Representative. When such announcement contains
1968+compliance deadlines, or where timelines are a factor in the content of the
1969+announcement, copies shall be distributed to all teachers.
1970+11.1.2. A copy of the current teaching and non- teaching assignments and the per-
1971+period class coverage rotation list will be posted on the school’s main office
1972+bulletin board in each school by October 1st. Changes resulting from the
1973+addition, deletion or reorganization of teachers in a building will be posted
1974+promptly. A copy will be furnished to the Building Representative within two
1975+school days of any change.
1976+11.1.3. A current copy of a comprehensive staff roster, the school building seniority
1977+list, and full information concerning regular and extra -duty assignments shall
1978+be made available upon request. The seniority list shall contain the name of
1979+the Teacher, the date of entry into the school, the number of years of building
1980+seniority, and the date of certification.
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1982+
1983+11.1.4. A copy of the DCMR and the Chancellor’s Directives shall be maintained in
1984+the school business office and shall be available for use by teachers and the
1985+WTU Building Representative.
1986+11.1.5. Information pertaining to Local School Plans, school budgets and financial
1987+expenditures shall be available to Teachers in the following manner:
1988+11.1.5.1. A current copy of the Local School Plan, including an up- to-date
1989+school budget, shall be maintained in the school library and the
1990+main office at all times for review by teachers. Teachers shall be
1991+provided a copy or allowed to make a copy upon request.
1992+11.1.5.2. The Supervisor shall inform the Building Representative of
1993+proposed changes to the Local School Plan and budgetary spending
1994+priorities before making them.
1995+11.1.5.3. The Supervisor shall meet with the teaching staff to obtain input on
1996+the Local School Plan and budgetary spending priorities during the
1997+development of the plan. Once the plan is completed, the
1998+Supervisor shall meet with the staff to present the plan in its final
1999+form for review and discussion, prior to submission to the central
2000+office.
2001+11.1.5.4. The Supervisor shall provide the Building Representative and all
2002+members of the LSAT a copy of all budgetary information and
2003+other relevant documentation (e.g., test data, etc.) needed to
2004+reasonably and effectively participate in decision-making in the
2005+development of the Local School Plan and the budgetary priorities.
2006+11.1.6. In buildings where no central communication system is in operation, routine
2007+announcements shall, in a timely manner, be posted on a bulletin board in the
2008+main office, published in a daily bulletin to be placed in Teachers’ School
2009+mailboxes, or sent via e-mail.
2010+11.2. DCPS-WTU Meetings
2011+11.2.1. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or her/his
2012+designee) agree to meet twice per month to foster collaboration and to
2013+proactively and constructively address any disagreements.
2014+11.2.2. The Parties agree to establish a calendar for such meetings no later than
2015+September 30 annually.
2016+11.2.3. In an effort to ensure that such meetings are as productive and as efficient as
2017+possible, the Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or
2018+her/his designee) shall make every effort to provide her/his counterpart with
2019+a list of agenda items at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to each meeting.
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2021+
2022+11.2.4. The Chancellor (or her/his designee) and the WTU President (or her/his
2023+designee) shall be permitted to invite Teachers of their respective
2024+organizations to the meetings, as necessary.
2025+11.2.5. DCPS and the WTU agree that they shall jointly establish ad hoc working
2026+groups, as necessary, to address issues that arise during the standing bi-
2027+monthly meetings.
2028+
2029+ARTICLE 12 - BULLETIN BOARDS
2030+12.1. The Supervisor shall provide a minimum of sixteen (16) square feet of bulletin board
2031+space in the main office for the exclusive use of the WTU.
2032+12.2. If sufficient bulletin board space does not exist to satisfy the requirements outlined
2033+above, the WTU shall have a minimum of one-half (1/2) of the space on the existing
2034+board(s) in the school office. If half (1/2) of the space on such boards does not equal
2035+sixteen (16) square feet, the Supervisor shall permit the WTU to install new bulletin
2036+boards or shall make WTU-approved accommodations in lieu of additional space.
2037+12.3. The Building Representative shall provide the Supervisor with a copy of all materials
2038+the WTU plans to display in its dedicated bulletin board space.
2039+
2040+
2041+ARTICLE 13 - TEACHER PROMOTION POLICIES
2042+13.1. Teacher Promotion Policies
2043+13.1.1. All teachers are entitled to have knowledge of promotion policies and
2044+procedures. A copy of promotion policies shall be maintained in the business
2045+office in each school and shall be available for use by teachers.
2046+13.1.2. All vacancies to be filled competitively shall be advertised by the school
2047+system. The advertisement shall set forth the grade level, application
2048+procedures and deadline date for submission of applications. Additional
2049+information concerning positions may be secured from the Office of Human
2050+Resources.
2051+13.1.3. Announcements of vacancies shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
2052+business office bulletin board in each school or office by the responsible
2053+officer in charge. Copies shall be sent to the WTU.
2054+13.1.4. After the date of publication of the announcement, applicants shall be given
2055+at least fourteen (14) calendar days to submit their applications for the
2056+vacancies they are seeking to fill.
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2058+
2059+13.1.5. Every Teacher applicant who is not selected will be advised in writing within
2060+twenty (20) school days after the position has been filled. An applicant may
2061+request a conference through the Office of Human Resources.
2062+
2063+ARTICLE 14 - DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROPERTY
2064+14.1. Protection from Liability
2065+14.1.1. Teachers shall not be held liable for loss, damage, or destruction of school
2066+property when such loss, damage, or destruction is not the fault of the
2067+Teacher.
2068+14.1.2. Teachers shall report any loss, damage, or destruction of school property to
2069+their Supervisor immediately upon becoming aware of such loss, damage, or
2070+destruction.
2071+14.2. Protection from Loss, Damage, or Destruction of Personal Property
2072+14.2.1. DCPS shall process under applicable District of Columbia regulations any
2073+application by a Teacher for reimbursement for loss, damage, or destruction,
2074+while on duty in the school, of personal property of a kind normally worn to
2075+or brought into school when the Teacher has not been negligent. An
2076+application shall not be processed if the loss is covered by insurance. The
2077+term “personal property” shall not include cash.
2078+14.2.2. The terms “loss,” “damage,” and “destruction” shall not include the effects of
2079+normal wear and tear and use.
2080+
2081+ARTICLE 15 - TEACHER EVALUATION
2082+15.1. Per D.C. Code § 1- 617.18, notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or
2083+regulation, during fiscal year 2006 and each succeeding fiscal year, the evaluation
2084+process and instruments for evaluating District of Columbia Public Schools employees
2085+shall be a non- negotiable item for collective bargaining purposes.
2086+15.2. Though not required to do so per Section 15.1 above, DCPS makes the following
2087+commitments:
2088+15.2.1. The WTU shall have the opportunity to consult with the Chancellor on the
2089+Teacher evaluation process prior to its implementation.
2090+15.2.2. Teachers will be provided a copy of the documentation of all formal
2091+observations prior to the end of the school year. A teacher shall be given a
2092+copy of his/her final evaluation promptly following the final evaluation
2093+conference between the teacher and the rating officer. The copy, which
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2095+
2096+includes the signature of the reviewing officer, shall be given to the teacher
2097+promptly after the evaluation year but not later than September 30 of that
2098+calendar year.
2099+15.2.3. Copies of the evaluation process shall be made available to each teacher.
2100+15.2.4. DCPS and the WTU recognize the importance of the evaluation process. To
2101+that end, DCPS shall develop and implement professional development for
2102+all Teachers on the evaluation process.
2103+15.3. DCPS’s compliance with the evaluation process, and not the evaluation judgment,
2104+shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure.
2105+15.4. The standard for separation under the evaluation process shall be “just cause,” which
2106+shall be defined as adherence to the evaluation process only.
2107+15.5. Employees maintain their rights to appeal below average or unsatisfactory
2108+performance evaluations pursuant to Title 5 of the DCMR, Sections 1306.8- 1306.13.
2109+1
2110+
2111+15.6. If a Teacher decides to challenge an alleged violation of the evaluation process, s/he
2112+has the option to request mediation at Step 1 or to commence a grievance at Step 2. If
2113+the alleged violation occurs in connection with an evaluation that results in
2114+termination, the hearing at Step 2 shall receive priority over all other pending
2115+grievances except those related to termination.
2116+15.7. The commitments in Section 15.2 above shall in no way constitute a limitation on
2117+DCPS’s authority over the evaluation process and instruments as described in section
2118+15.1 above.
2119+
2120+ARTICLE 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SCHOOL OPERATIONS
2121+16.1. Interruption of the scheduled program of instruction during the day shall be kept at a
2122+
2123+1
2124+ 5 DCMR Sections 1306.8- 1306.13 are as follows:
2125+
2126+1306.8 Employees shall have the right to appeal below average or unsatisfactory performance evaluations.
2127+
2128+1306.9 Except as provided in § 1306.3, appeal of a performance rating of "below averag e" or "unsatisfactory" shall be
2129+made in writing to the Superintendent of Schools within thirty (30) days of receipt of the contested evaluation.
2130+
2131+1306.10 An appeal shall set forth the reasons for the appeal. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Superintendent may establish an
2132+Impart ial Review Board consisting of three persons.
2133+
2134+1306.11 The Impartial Review Board shall be responsible for reviewing, on behalf of the Superintendent, the
2135+information availab le concerning performance of the individual.
2136+
2137+1306.12 The Superintendent of Schools shall advise the employee, in writing, of the disposition of the contested evaluation.
2138+
2139+1306.13 Any further appeal from the decision of the Superintendent by the employee shall be to the D.C. Office of Employee
2140+Appeals, pursuant to procedures established by that office.
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2142+
2143+minimum.
2144+16.2. In buildings where no central communication system is in operation, routine
2145+announcements shall be posted on the bulletin board, published in the daily bulletin, or
2146+shall be sent to teachers at scheduled times previously agreed upon by the Supervisor
2147+and the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
2148+16.3. In buildings where the central communication systems are operable, the system shall
2149+be used only for:
2150+
2151+16.3.1. Routine announcements at scheduled times determined by the Supervisor or
2152+his/her designee in consultation with the School Chapter Advisory
2153+Committee;
2154+16.3.2. Emergency directions concerning all personnel at any time; and
2155+16.3.3. Individual communications of any emergency nature to any given room only
2156+when time is an essential factor.
2157+
2158+16.4. Under no circumstances will the electronic communication system be used to monitor
2159+the activities in a classroom or teachers’ cafeteria without the knowledge and consent
2160+of the Teacher(s).
2161+16.5. In cases of emergency, phone messages for Teachers shall be delivered immediately or
2162+as soon as the Teacher can be reached. Other telephone messages will be placed in the
2163+teachers’ mailboxes. This message shall include the date and time of the call.
2164+16.6. The handling of funds in any school will be worked out by Agreement between the
2165+Supervisor and the Teacher or teachers involved. This provision shall not apply to a
2166+Teacher who handles funds for an activity initiated by the Teacher. Teachers in career
2167+development centers/vocational programs who teach shop may be required to handle
2168+funds for shop work. Such teachers shall be covered against any loss of life or limb by
2169+Disability Compensation and any claim for personal property lost while handling such
2170+funds shall be processed in accordance with applicable laws.
2171+16.7. Solicitation of Money
2172+
2173+16.7.1. Solicitation of teachers in any school building for contributions or donations
2174+shall be limited to announcement of opportunities for such contributions.
2175+16.7.2. Teachers shall not be required to collect money for any non- school-related
2176+organization.
2177+
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2179+
2180+16.8. Emergency School Closing
2181+
2182+The Chancellor shall announce any emergency closing at the earliest possible time
2183+and shall submit such announcements for broadcast by local radio and television
2184+stations.
2185+
2186+16.9. All teachers shall be provided a locker, or a locker-cabinet, and a desk in each building
2187+to which the Teacher is assigned. One of the items shall be lockable. In the event that
2188+any Teacher places an additional lock on such property, either a duplicate key or the
2189+combination thereof shall be provided to the Supervisor. In emergencies where the
2190+Supervisor needs to open the locked property, the Supervisor shall first seek to reach
2191+the Teacher and obtain the consent to unlock the property. In the event the Supervisor
2192+is unable to reach the Teacher, or obtain consent, the Supervisor may open the lock.
2193+16.10. DCPS shall not hold a Teacher responsible for any injury to a student, which the
2194+Teacher could not reasonably prevent.
2195+16.11. Department Chairpersons
2196+
2197+16.11.1. Department Chairpersons who receive a stipend shall be chosen from the
2198+current staff by the following process:
2199+16.11.2. Candidates for such positions will be interviewed by the School Personnel
2200+Committee (that shall consist of a member of the department for which the
2201+person is being interviewed), which will rank the candidates they deem
2202+qualified in order of preference.
2203+16.11.3. The Personnel Committee shall make a final recommendation to the
2204+Supervisor, who shall make the final decision.
2205+16.11.4. This process shall take place during the month of May of each school year.
2206+Chairpersons shall be appointed to a one-year term beginning on the day after
2207+the last day of school for students.
2208+16.11.5. In schools where department or grade-level chairpersons do not receive
2209+stipends, Teachers in each department or grade level shall be free to elect
2210+their own chairperson from among themselves by majority vote in secret
2211+ballot of all Teachers in the department or grade level. Upon his/her election,
2212+the elected chairperson will notify the building administrator in writing of
2213+his/her chairpersonship. Said election shall be held during the month of May
2214+of each school year. DCPS shall not be involved in any part of the election
2215+procedure described in this paragraph.
2216+16.11.6. Specific duties, responsibilities and requirements shall be developed for
2217+department and grade-level chairpersons by the Office of Human Resources.
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2219+
2220+
2221+16.12. Safe Conditions in Schools
2222+16.12.1. No class shall be held in any room or building where the teachers or children
2223+would be in physical danger because of the existence of unsafe conditions as
2224+determined by the Supervisor in consultation with the School Chapter
2225+Advisory Committee or with the appropriate District of Columbia
2226+government agency. The decision reached shall be made in the best interest
2227+of all concerned.
2228+16.12.2. DCPS shall be responsible for furnishing and maintaining conditions of
2229+employment that are free of hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause
2230+accidents, injury or illness to employees.
2231+16.12.3. Employees shall be guaranteed protection from any restraint, interference,
2232+coercion, discrimination or reprisal for filing a report of an unsafe or
2233+unhealthful condition, or for any other participation in a safety program.
2234+
2235+16.13. Personnel Committee
2236+
2237+16.13.1. Each school will have a School Personnel Committee that will interview and
2238+recommend all candidates for any vacant positions at the school, except the
2239+selection of the Principal. After interviewing the candidates for any vacant
2240+positions, the Personnel Committee will rank all the candidates in order of
2241+preference using a consensus method. This recommendation will be
2242+forwarded to the Supervisor, who will consider the recommendation in
2243+making the hiring decision.
2244+16.13.2. When DCPS determines an excess is necessary, the Personnel Committee
2245+will make a recommendation as to which Teachers is excessed based on
2246+consensus. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Supervisor, who
2247+will consider the recommendation in making the excessing decision. The
2248+Teachers in the affected area may submit evidence to the Personnel
2249+Committee for their consideration. An individual who is in the affected area
2250+shall recuse him or herself from the Personnel Committee for this decision.
2251+
2252+16.13.3. The members of the Personnel Committee will include:
2253+
2254+16.13.3.1. The Supervisor or his/her designee;
2255+16.13.3.2. The WTU Building Representative or his/her designee;
2256+16.13.3.3. The Department Head, or grade level chairperson (or his/her
2257+designee) from the applicable department or grade level affected by
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2259+
2260+the vacancy, or a member of the appropriate employee group (e.g.,
2261+custodians, paraprofessionals, etc.). However, in the event the
2262+Personnel Committee is considering excessing, the Personnel
2263+Committee will instead include any one Department Head or grade
2264+level chairperson, or his or her designee;
2265+16.13.3.4. At least one additional Teacher, but not more than four (4), elected
2266+by the WTU chapter at the school; and
2267+16.13.3.5. A parent of a current student mutually agreed upon by both the
2268+WTU Building Representative and the building Supervisor.
2269+
2270+16.13.4. At any time, any School Personnel Committee member can excuse him or
2271+herself from any Personnel Committee business.
2272+16.13.5. All Personnel Committee business shall be conducted in a confidential
2273+manner. All information received, discussed and/or disclosed during the
2274+interview, hiring and excessing process shall be considered confidential, and
2275+will not be shared by any member of the Personnel Committee.. Nothing
2276+herein shall require DCPS to provide confidential personnel information to
2277+the Personnel Committee.
2278+16.13.6. The WTU Building Representative shall ensure the election of the bargaining
2279+unit members on the Personnel Committee and call and conduct the meetings
2280+of the Personnel Committee. The Principal shall be responsible for reviewing
2281+the recommendations of the Personnel Committee and providing any
2282+required documentation of the Principal’s decision. If the Personnel
2283+Committee fails to meet or act then DCPS will not be held responsible for the
2284+failure of the Personnel Committee to perform its duties under this section.
2285+
2286+ARTICLE 17 - LEAVE POLICIES
2287+17.1. 17.1 Sick and Emergency Leave
2288+17.1.1. For the purposes of accruing and using sick leave, a day of leave is defined as
2289+eight (8) hours, regardless of the tour of duty. For leave recordkeeping
2290+purposes, one-half of the tour of duty is calculated as four hours. For leave
2291+implementation at the local school level one half, day of leave is equivalent
2292+to one half of the required work day, which equals three hours forty five
2293+minutes. Twelve (12) days (96 hours) of sick leave are posted at the
2294+beginning of each school year for ten (10) month teachers. Four (4) sick
2295+leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall not be
2296+cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to year.
2297+17.1.2. In addition to the sick leave days, one day of "individual professional
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2299+
2300+development leave" shall be posted at the beginning of each school year for
2301+all Teachers. Such leave shall be cumulative and unused "individual
2302+professional development leave" shall be carried over from year to year as
2303+part of the cumulative sick leave. The Chancellor and the President of the
2304+WTU shall mutually agree on the parameters associated with the use of
2305+"individual professional development leave.”
2306+17.1.3. Fifteen days (15) days (120 hours) of sick leave are posted at the beginning
2307+of each school year for twelve (12) month Teachers (ET 15/12 and EG-09).
2308+Four (4) sick leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall
2309+not be cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to
2310+year.
2311+17.1.4. Thirteen and one half (13.5) days (108 hours) of sick leave are posted at the
2312+beginning of each school year for eleven (11) month teachers (ET 15/11).
2313+Four (4) sick leave days may be used for general leave. General leave shall
2314+not be cumulative. Unused sick leave shall be carried forward from year to
2315+year.
2316+17.1.5. A Teacher who becomes sick or disabled to the point that he/she is unable to
2317+do his/her job, or has a scheduled medical or dental appointment, shall be
2318+permitted to use his/her accumulated leave in accordance with the Rules of
2319+the Board. (DCMR) Leave requests for medical or dental appointments must
2320+be made by the Teacher to his/her immediate Supervisor as soon as the
2321+appointment is known to the employee. If a Teacher cannot report for work
2322+due to illness, he/she shall notify the Supervisor or designee as soon as
2323+possible, but in no case later than the first fifteen (15) minutes of the
2324+Teachers’ work day.
2325+17.1.6. A Teacher may be required to submit a doctor’s certificate after three (3) or
2326+more consecutive days of absence due to illness, provided, however, that a
2327+Teacher may be required to submit such a certificate in support of sick leave
2328+for any lesser period if the Supervisor has reason to believe that the use of
2329+such leave has been abused.
2330+17.1.7. In cases of emergencies, teachers may be required to submit appropriate
2331+documentation in support of such absences.
2332+17.1.8. Teachers may be excused immediately from class, with charge to leave, for
2333+emergencies at any time upon oral explanation and notification to the
2334+Supervisor or his/her designee. For the purpose of this Article, emergency
2335+shall be defined as any situation requiring immediate attention over which
2336+the employee has no control.
2337+17.1.9. Leave (sick and emergency), not to exceed thirty (30) days may be advanced
2338+to permanent and probationary teachers in cases of personal serious
2339+disability, illness or an emergency, which requires the Teacher’s personal
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2341+
2342+attention. Teachers in a temporary status may be advanced sick leave in
2343+amounts equal to anticipated sick leave accruals during their temporary
2344+appointments. A request for advanced leave must be submitted and approved
2345+in writing at least five (5) days prior to the absence.
2346+17.1.10. Use of Hourly Leave
2347+17.1.10.1. Teachers shall be permitted to use hourly leave in one (1) hour and
2348+two (2) hour increments. DCPS and the WTU shall mutually agree
2349+on the format for the use of hourly leave and use of hourly leave
2350+shall be implemented no later than the beginning of the 2010- 2011
2351+school year.
2352+17.1.11. Sick Leave Buy-Back Plan
2353+17.1.11.1. Teachers who have perfect attendance (no absences and no use of
2354+sick leave during a given school year) shall have the right to return
2355+to DCPS all of the sick leave they accrued during the year.
2356+17.1.11.2. A Teacher may elect to return to DCPS one half (1/2) of the sick
2357+leave days accrued but not taken during the current year at the
2358+current daily rate of pay. Unreturned sick leave shall be credited
2359+each year to the Teacher’s sick leave balance and shall not be
2360+subject to the Sick Leave Buy- Back Plan.
2361+17.1.11.3. Teachers who return accrued sick leave in accordance with
2362+Sections 17.1.11.1 and 17.1.11.2 above shall be compensated at the
2363+daily rate of pay that corresponds to their annual salary.
2364+17.1.11.4. All unused and unreturned sick leave shall be carried forward from
2365+year to year.
2366+17.1.12. WTU Leave “Banks”
2367+17.1.12.1. A Teacher “Sick Leave Bank” shall be operated under guidelines
2368+approved by DCPS and the WTU.
2369+17.1.12.2. Teachers shall have the right to donate one (1) day of their sick
2370+leave per year to the “Sick Leave Bank.”
2371+17.1.12.3. A Teacher “Maternity/Paternity Leave Bank” shall be operated
2372+under guidelines approved by DCPS and the WTU.
2373+17.1.12.4. Retiring Teachers who have excess leave days following their
2374+retirement calculation shall have the right to donate the excess leave
2375+days to the “Maternity/Paternity Leave Bank.”
2376+17.1.12.5. Guidelines and operating procedures for the “Maternity/Paternity
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2378+
2379+Leave Bank” shall be developed during the 2009- 2010 school year
2380+and retiring Teachers shall be eligible to donate excess leave days
2381+effective April 1, 2010. The WTU shall determine the starting date
2382+for bank use by Teachers.
2383+17.2. General and Annual Leave
2384+17.2.1. Twelve (12) month teachers (EG09) shall receive annual leave with pay for
2385+each calendar year, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as follows:
2386+17.2.1.1. Teachers with less than three (3) years service shall receive thirteen
2387+(13) days;
2388+17.2.1.2. Teachers with three (3) but less than fifteen (15) years of service
2389+shall receive twenty (20) days; and,
2390+17.2.1.3. Teachers with fifteen (15) or more years of service shall earn
2391+twenty- six (26) days.
2392+17.2.2. A request for the use of general or annual leave (Application for Leave) shall
2393+be given to the Supervisor or his/her designee at least one (1) day prior to the
2394+expected absence. The unavailability of the application form at the school
2395+shall not be a reason for denial of leave.
2396+17.3. Funeral/Bereavement Leave
2397+17.3.1. Teachers shall be granted up to a total of four (4) days of leave (in addition to
2398+sick leave) during each school year without loss of pay or benefits for funeral
2399+or bereavement purposes.
2400+17.3.2. The above shall not preclude the use of sick leave if additional days are
2401+needed for funeral or bereavement purposes.
2402+17.3.3. Unused funeral/bereavement leave shall expire at the conclusion of each
2403+school year.
2404+17.4. Administrative Leave
2405+17.4.1. Administrative leave shall be granted to a Teacher when it is necessary for
2406+the Teacher, in a major hardship case, to use time during the school day to
2407+seek redress under the terms of this Agreement.
2408+17.4.2. Teachers who are authorized by DCPS to attend appropriate job- related
2409+technical, scientific and professional conferences, conventions, meetings,
2410+seminars, symposiums, approved training courses, workshops and to visit
2411+industry and other schools during regular duty hours are considered to be in
2412+an administrative leave status.
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2414+
2415+17.4.3. Teachers shall be carried in a leave without loss of pay status when
2416+summoned to serve as a juror on a petit or grand panel, or to appear in court
2417+as a subpoenaed witness in their official capacity, or on behalf of federal,
2418+state, or municipal governments. The Teacher shall furnish his/her
2419+Supervisor with a copy of the summons within twenty- four (24) hours of
2420+his/her receipt of the summons. If a Teacher is excused from jury duty for a
2421+day or a substantial portion thereof, he/she shall report to the place of his/her
2422+employment and perform the duties assigned for that day or portion thereof.
2423+Any pay received for service as a witness or juror, other than expenses, shall
2424+be handled in accordance with applicable policy or law.
2425+17.4.4. When a Teacher is injured in the performance of his/her duties, he/she shall
2426+be considered in a duty status during the time required for initial
2427+examination, emergency treatment, or treatment during duty hours.
2428+17.4.5. A Teacher shall be granted a reasonable amount of time to present appeals in
2429+connection with adverse actions, grievances and discrimination complaints.
2430+17.4.6. Leave shall not be charged when schools are closed to Teachers for
2431+emergency reasons.
2432+17.4.7. Teachers who are injured on the job and are unable to work shall be entitled
2433+to compensation as provided for in Section 1- 624.2 of the D.C. Code. Upon
2434+notification that a Teacher has been hurt on the job, the building Supervisor
2435+shall immediately notify the Office of Risk Management and submit all
2436+appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Copies of workmen’s
2437+compensation forms shall be available at the work site.
2438+17.5. Extended Leaves of Absence
2439+17.5.1. Extended leaves of absence with or without pay for periods in excess of
2440+thirty (30) days and not to exceed two (2) years may be granted by DCPS to
2441+permanent or probationary Teachers. Among the reasons, but not limited to,
2442+for which such leaves of absence may be used are the following:
2443+17.5.1.1. Personal illness leave
2444+17.5.1.2. Family care leave
2445+17.5.1.3. Maternity leave
2446+17.5.1.4. Paternity leave
2447+17.5.1.5. Adoption leave
2448+17.5.1.6. Educational leave with pay
2449+17.5.1.7. Educational leave without pay
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2451+
2452+17.5.1.8. Military service leave
2453+17.5.2. A Teacher who is granted an extended leave of absence for
2454+maternity/paternity purposes may elect to use her accrued sick leave at the
2455+time she begins the extended leave of absence from duty.
2456+17.5.3. A Teacher returning from an extended leave, as defined in this section, shall
2457+have the right to return to his/her former or comparable position. The
2458+Teacher’s return is not subject to mutual consent placement.
2459+17.5.4. A Teacher shall be permitted to return from maternity/paternity, adoption, or
2460+educational leave upon a thirty (30) day written notice of intent to return to
2461+work prior to the end of a semester. This shall not preclude a Teacher from
2462+an earlier return at the discretion of DCPS.
2463+17.5.5. Military leave shall be granted as provided under Section 1- 613.3(m) of the
2464+D.C. Code and Title 5, Section 1204.1 of the District of Columbia Municipal
2465+Regulations.
2466+17.6. Educational Leave With Pay
2467+17.6.1. A permanent Teacher may be granted a leave of absence at the discretion of
2468+the Chancellor with one-half (1/2) of his/her salary after six (6) continuous
2469+years of service in the Public Schools of the District of Columbia to pursue
2470+full-time graduate study in a program approved by DCPS.
2471+17.6.2. Such leave as granted in paragraph 1 above may be terminated at any time if
2472+the Teacher fails to pursue in a satisfactory manner the purpose for which
2473+said leave of absence was granted.
2474+17.6.3. All years of satisfactory service as a probationary/permanent Teacher in
2475+DCPS shall be credited in determining eligibility for leaves of absence for
2476+educational purposes, with or without pay.
2477+17.6.4. Teachers on approved educational leave shall be required to notify DCPS by
2478+May 1 annually of their intent to return for the following fall semester, and
2479+by November 1 annually of their intent to return for the following spring
2480+semester.
2481+17.7. Family and Medical Leave
2482+Teachers shall receive benefits as provided in the Family and Medical Leave Act of
2483+1993, as amended, and as provided in the District of Columbia Family and Medical
2484+Leave Act of 1990.
2485+17.8. Incarcerated Youth Program
2486+In accordance with the MOA between DCPS and the Department of Corrections
2487+Page | 59
2488+
2489+(DOC), Teachers working at the Incarcerated Youth program housed at DC Jail and
2490+the Correctional Treatment Facility shall be provided with paid vacation leave for
2491+the workdays between the end of the regular school year and the start of summer
2492+school, as well as 10 workdays of paid vacation leave immediately following the
2493+summer school session that ends in August of each school year. WTU and DCPS
2494+agree to continue discussions regarding implementation of hazardous duty pay for
2495+Teachers working in these correctional facilities.
2496+17.9. WTU Service Leave
2497+17.9.1. Upon proper application, permanent teachers may be granted a leave of
2498+absence without pay for one (1) school year to serve as a full time employee
2499+of the WTU pursuant to D.C. Code § 1- 612.03(p). Such leave of absence
2500+shall be renewable on an annual basis upon request of the Teacher and the
2501+President of the WTU.
2502+17.9.2. Teachers shall be on a leave of absence from their positions as employees
2503+with DCPS and shall suffer no loss in benefits during their service, but the
2504+pay and benefits cost to DCPS shall be repaid by the WTU.
2505+17.9.3. The annual term of WTU service leave shall be from July 1 to June 30.
2506+17.9.4. Teachers shall be required to reapply annually for WTU service leave no
2507+later than June 1.
2508+17.9.5. A Teacher returning from WTU Service Leave, as defined in this section,
2509+shall have the right to return to his/her former or comparable position.
2510+17.10. Return to Classroom for Teachers in Central Office Programs
2511+Until the Council of the District of Columbia approves this Agreement,
2512+Mentors, Instructional Coaches, and other Bargaining Unit Teachers who are
2513+serving in non- teaching positions shall have the right to return to their former
2514+assignment or a comparable assignment. It shall be the responsibility of the
2515+Chancellor to ensure appropriate placement.
2516+
2517+ARTICLE 18 - BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE
2518+18.1. Behavior Management and Student Discipline
2519+18.1.1. The parties agree that Title 5, DCMR Chapter 25 is the policy which
2520+establishes the procedures for maintaining student discipline. The parties
2521+recognize that effective discipline will foster a productive learning
2522+environment whereby students develop self-control and self-direction.
2523+Maintenance of discipline is necessary for an effective educational program
2524+to be conducted. To that end, the WTU shall develop and provide to the
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2526+
2527+Chancellor a system-wide template that will include the required components
2528+of school discipline/behavior management plans along with models of best
2529+practices. DCPS shall distribute the template throughout the district by
2530+September 1.
2531+18.1.2. Each local school shall form a Student Behavior Management Committee
2532+(SBMC). The SBMC shall include, but not be limited to, the building
2533+administrator/designee, WTU Building Representative/designee, the LSAT
2534+Chairperson/designee, the president of the local parent/teacher
2535+association/designee, a representative from building security, and the
2536+president of the student government association (if one exists) and others as
2537+determined by the consensus of the team.
2538+18.1.3. In accordance with the procedures, template, and model plans provided by
2539+the Subcommittee, the local school SBMC shall design a school wide
2540+discipline and behavior management plan based on the local school’s
2541+disciplinary needs and consistent with Chapter 25 of DCPS rules. During the
2542+2010-2011 school year, this plan shall be submitted to a joint DCPS/WTU
2543+Committee (one person appointed by the President of the WTU, one person
2544+appointed by the Chancellor, and a mutually agreed upon neutral) by January
2545+15, 2011. For each subsequent year, the plan shall be submitted to the joint
2546+committee within the first thirty (30) school days of each school year. The
2547+joint committee shall review the discipline and behavior management plans
2548+submitted by each SBMC, within sixty days (60) days of receipt of the plans,
2549+and the subcommittee shall approve or provide appropriate feedback.
2550+18.1.4. The local school’s discipline and behavior management committee shall
2551+conduct training to implement its specific plan. Training shall be provided as
2552+soon as possible, but not later than the end of the first advisory. The
2553+subcommittee shall provide oversight and assistance to schools in the training
2554+and implementation of their plan, as well as ongoing monitoring of local
2555+school compliance with the discipline and behavior management plan.
2556+18.1.5. Teachers shall exercise the responsibility for the supervision and discipline of
2557+students through the use of, but not limited to, appropriate instructional
2558+activities and materials, classroom management techniques, human relations
2559+skills, and referrals to available resources. This responsibility shall be
2560+exercised throughout the school during the school day, during school
2561+sponsored activities, during out-of-school hours when the activity is Teacher
2562+initiated or is one for which the Teacher volunteers.
2563+18.1.6. If a student conducts himself/herself in such a manner that seriously impedes
2564+learning for himself/herself and other students, or if the safety of
2565+himself/herself, other students, or the Teacher is seriously threatened, a
2566+Teacher shall be free to send or escort the student to the Supervisor's office,
2567+or to send for the Supervisor or his/her designee.
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2569+
2570+18.1.7. When a student is sent or escorted from class or other school area, the
2571+Teacher will confer with the Supervisor or his/her designee to provide the
2572+necessary information concerning the problem and shall provide a written
2573+statement of the problem at the end of the Teacher’s work day on a form
2574+provided by DCPS.
2575+18.1.8. When a student is referred to the Supervisor’s office because of behavior
2576+difficulties, the Supervisor shall confer with the Teacher involved before
2577+making a decision on the disposition of the student. Every effort should be
2578+made by the Supervisor and the Teacher to confer on the same day as the
2579+reported incident. Every consideration should be given to resolving the
2580+incident in a manner intended to return the student to a productive and
2581+acceptable learning environment as soon as possible. However, the Teacher
2582+shall have the right to request that the student not return to his/her class prior
2583+to a parent conference if the student ‘s behavior is so severe as to interfere
2584+with the Teacher’s ability to provide instruction.
2585+18.1.9. The Teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a representative of
2586+his/her choice in all phases of any follow up procedures following the
2587+disciplining of a student. Appropriate legal assistance and support will be
2588+provided to the Teacher in cases where the Office of the Attorney General of
2589+the District of Columbia so determines.
2590+18.1.10. Possession, use or threatened use of weapons, firearms and controlled
2591+substances and the paraphernalia to use controlled substances, are crimes as
2592+defined in D.C. Code 22- 3201 through 22- 3217 and 33- 601 through 33- 603.
2593+18.1.11. Employee and student safety is best protected through the administration of
2594+swift, decisive and certain consequences for inappropriate actions and
2595+breaches of student discipline. It is important to reinforce for students,
2596+parents and the public at large, the notion that an illegal act is an illegal act,
2597+even if committed within the confines of the public school setting. There is
2598+no sanctuary in a public school building for actions recognized as crimes
2599+under law or D.C. Code.
2600+18.1.12. Where appropriate, a policy of Zero Tolerance, on matters of student
2601+misbehavior, acts of violence or threatened acts of violence, and assault and
2602+battery on school personnel will be applied in accordance with the District of
2603+Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapter 25.
2604+18.2. Personal Injury Procedures
2605+18.2.1. A Teacher who is the victim of an act of violence and who sustains disability
2606+on the job and acting within the course and scope of his/her duties shall be
2607+allowed leave with pay in accordance with workers compensation law and
2608+provisions, for such reasonable time as determined by the employee’s
2609+physician(s).
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2611+
2612+18.2.2. A reasonable loss of time, not to exceed ten (10) days, resulting from an
2613+assault on a Teacher shall not be deducted from the Teacher’s unused sick
2614+leave, provided that the Teacher has filed with the District the details of the
2615+assault and has filed a written report of the assault with the appropriate police
2616+department. Said sick leave shall be, when necessary, in addition to worker
2617+compensation leave provisions.
2618+18.2.3. DCPS shall provide the Teacher with administrative leave for court
2619+appearances related to such event.
2620+18.3. Supports for Students
2621+18.3.1. In an effort to help students make positive behavior choices, DCPS shall:
2622+18.3.1.1. Pilot an advisory model that pairs Teachers (and other school
2623+adults) with small cohorts of students;
2624+18.3.1.2. Pilot a new Student Support Team model (school-based committees
2625+that shall include administrators, Teachers, other school staff, and
2626+parents/guardians) to coordinate academic and behavioral
2627+interventions for students who are academically below grade level,
2628+chronically absent or tardy, or at-risk for grade-level retention; and
2629+18.3.1.3. Pilot alternative school settings for students whose needs are not
2630+being met in the traditional classroom. These settings shall include,
2631+but shall not be limited to:
2632+18.3.1.3.1. “Twilight programs” for secondary students who, due
2633+to retention, are significantly older than their peers; and
2634+18.3.1.3.2. Alternative high schools designed to more strategically
2635+engage students in the learning process.
2636+18.4. Supports for Teachers
2637+18.4.1. Professional Development
2638+18.4.1.1. DCPS shall provide professional development for all Teachers on
2639+student discipline. It shall provide training on:
2640+18.4.1.1.1. How to keep students engaged in learning;
2641+18.4.1.1.2. How to establish clear expectations, routines, rules, and
2642+consequences;
2643+18.4.1.1.3. How to deemphasize inappropriate behavior by
2644+highlighting positive student choices;
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2646+
2647+18.4.1.1.4. How to effectively enforce consequences for
2648+inappropriate behavior in a manner that helps reduce
2649+confrontation; and
2650+18.4.1.1.5. How to engage students’ families in an effort to correct
2651+inappropriate behavior.
2652+18.4.2. Other
2653+18.4.2.1. DCPS shall also support Teachers and Schools by:
2654+18.4.2.1.1. Streamlining student discipline procedures and
2655+paperwork;
2656+18.4.2.1.2. Piloting a robust wraparound services model as a means
2657+of addressing the root causes of many student discipline
2658+issues;
2659+18.4.2.1.3. Piloting other innovative models such as robust in-
2660+school suspension programs to help Schools better
2661+manage student discipline challenges; and
2662+18.4.2.1.4. Ensuring the removal of severely disruptive students
2663+from the traditional classroom settings.
2664+
2665+ARTICLE 19 - REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
2666+
2667+19.1. Reporting Student Progress
2668+
2669+19.1.1. The primary responsibility for evaluating the work of the student shall rest
2670+with the Teacher. In the event that any grade should be challenged, the
2671+Teacher must produce tangible, pertinent, detailed and dated records to
2672+substantiate the grade given. In the absence of such reports, the Teacher must
2673+raise or lower such grade in accordance with all factors involved. In no case
2674+shall a grade be changed by the Supervisor or the Chancellor or her/his
2675+designee, unless the Teacher fails to adhere to the provisions above.
2676+19.1.2. In the event a grade is challenged, the Supervisor shall immediately notify
2677+the affected Teacher of the challenge in writing. Such notice shall be
2678+appropriately documented by the Supervisor. The Supervisor and the Teacher
2679+shall meet to discuss and review the documentation substantiating the grade.
2680+If any grade modifications are made pursuant to the challenge process herein
2681+described, the relevant Teacher shall be notified in writing by the Supervisor
2682+prior to the change and include the reasons for the change.
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2684+
2685+19.1.3. If a student is failing a course or grade, the Teacher shall notify the student,
2686+his/her parent or guardian, and the Supervisor as soon as such is determined,
2687+but in no case later than mid-advisory/mid- grading period, on a form
2688+provided by the Chancellor for this purpose. Conferences shall be held by the
2689+Teacher if the student, Supervisor, parent or guardian requests them. Each
2690+conference shall be followed by a written report, a copy of which shall be
2691+given to the parent or guardian and the Supervisor before the end of the
2692+advisory grading period.
2693+19.1.4. Accurate and current records of student progress shall be maintained by
2694+teachers at all times in a manner determined by the Chancellor after
2695+collaboration and discussion with the WTU. Such records shall be available
2696+for examination by the students, parents, and Supervisors.
2697+19.1.5. The Chancellor shall furnish sufficient storage, including folders and file
2698+cabinets, for the storing of documentation associated with student
2699+achievement.
2700+19.1.6. All final failing grades for students must be submitted to the school office by
2701+the date established by the Chancellor.
2702+19.2. Student Grades:
2703+19.2.1. Teachers shall record student grades on the form provided by the Chancellor.
2704+The report cards shall be prepared within five (5) school days after the close
2705+of each advisory/grading period, except in June when report cards shall be
2706+issued on the last day of school for students.
2707+19.2.2. In computerized schools, teachers shall complete and submit the computer
2708+mark report and attendance forms to the school office within five (5) school
2709+days after the close of the advisory/grading period and/or the receipt of the
2710+form by the Teacher.
2711+19.2.3. Where applicable, teachers shall complete the report required by the
2712+Governing Licensure Board.
2713+
2714+19.3. The Chancellor agrees to provide one - half (1/2) day of recordkeeping at the end of
2715+each of the first three advisories for all WTU bargaining unit Teachers. The Chancellor
2716+agrees to provide one -half (1/2) day of recordkeeping for the fourth advisory on or
2717+before the last day of school for teachers. DCPS shall provide sufficient time for
2718+Teacher recordkeeping during the workday, including use of the 30- minute morning
2719+block when necessary.
2720+
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2722+
2723+19.4. Promotion and Graduation
2724+
2725+19.4.1. In each high school, the Supervisor will provide teachers with lists of
2726+students who are candidates for graduation within ten (10) days after the end
2727+of the 2
2728+nd advisory, within ten (10) days after the end of the 3rd advisory, and
2729+immediately upon the completion of the 4
2730+th advisory and before graduation
2731+ceremonies.
2732+
2733+ARTICLE 20 - RELIEF FROM NON- TEACHING DUTIES
2734+20.1. Teachers shall not be required to perform any of the following:
2735+20.1.1. Any work in the roll book, including related Forms 1, 1A and 3.
2736+20.1.2. Duty on buses carrying children between home and school.
2737+20.1.3. School-wide detention.
2738+20.1.4. Duties as to Impact Aid Forms, except distribution, collection and
2739+completion of the related membership form.
2740+20.1.5. Duty on buses carrying children to and from school activities other than:
2741+20.1.5.1. Activities initiated by the Teacher;
2742+20.1.5.2. Activities beginning during the school day; and,
2743+20.1.5.3. Class projects.
2744+20.1.6. Clerical work as to health records on the secondary level.
2745+20.1.7. Initial clerical entries on health records on the elementary level.
2746+20.1.8. Initial clerical entries on cumulative records.
2747+20.1.9. Clerical entries on permanent records in the senior high schools and career
2748+development centers.
2749+20.1.10. Regularly scheduled lavatory duties, except on the elementary level where
2750+teachers shall continue to escort their classes to and from the lavatory during
2751+the health period.
2752+20.1.11. Clerical duties with respect to questionnaires from non- DCPS sources.
2753+20.1.12. Scoring citywide tests.
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2755+
2756+20.1.13. Collection of money:
2757+20.1.13.1. In the middle, junior or senior high schools for any purpose;
2758+20.1.13.2. In the career development centers for any purpose other than for
2759+shop work; and,
2760+20.1.13.3. In the elementary schools for any purpose other than to collect
2761+insurance envelopes, and except in each case of Teacher initiated
2762+activities.
2763+20.1.14. Clerical duties as to roster cards.
2764+20.1.15. Clerical duties as to student schedule cards.
2765+20.1.16. Keep school-wide inventories of supplies, equipment, and textbooks, which
2766+are not related to the Teacher's instructional program.
2767+20.1.17. Monthly reports for all special education programs, except the updating of
2768+said forms as needed.
2769+20.2. Educational aides and school assistants, who are assigned to the school, shall be
2770+scheduled to assist teachers with cafeteria and playground duty.
2771+20.3. Teachers will not be required to fill out any forms unless they are official DCPS forms
2772+or forms required by a government agency or forms devised jointly by SCAC and the
2773+Administration.
2774+
2775+ARTICLE 21 - ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FACILITIES
2776+21.1. Adequate facilities and supplies will be made available in Teacher washrooms.
2777+Dispensers for female needs shall be made available in an appropriate location in the
2778+school. Proceeds from these dispensers shall be used to supply and maintain such
2779+dispensers.
2780+21.2. To encourage the use of technology in instruction and other instruction that requires
2781+extended room preparation, where possible DCPS shall assign each classroom Teacher
2782+a permanent individual classroom from which to provide classroom instruction to
2783+students. When the number of teachers exceeds the number of available classrooms,
2784+the SCAC and the building Supervisor shall ensure appropriate teaching facilities for
2785+teachers not assigned a permanent classroom.
2786+21.3. Copying Facilities
2787+21.3.1. DCPS shall provide Teachers with access, throughout the workday, at each
2788+school with an appropriate and functioning copying machine.
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2790+
2791+21.3.2. The copier shall be placed in a convenient location for Teachers’ use and
2792+shall be sufficiently maintained and supplied.
2793+21.3.3. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures to ensure
2794+equitable and appropriate use of the copy machine.
2795+21.4. File Cabinets
2796+21.4.1. The Supervisor shall provide each Teacher at her/his School with a file
2797+cabinet for the purpose of storing student papers
2798+21.4.2. The Supervisor shall also provide each Teacher with a sufficient number of
2799+file folders
2800+21.5. Personal Storage
2801+21.5.1. All Teachers shall be provided a locker, or a locker-cabinet, and a desk in
2802+each building to which the Teacher is assigned. One of the items shall be
2803+lockable. For classroom Teachers, these items shall be inside the classroom.
2804+For non- classroom Teachers the items shall be located within their assigned
2805+office. In the event that any Teacher places an additional lock on such
2806+property, either a duplicate key or the combination thereof shall be provided
2807+to the Supervisor. In emergencies where the Supervisor needs to open the
2808+locked property, the Supervisor shall first seek to reach the Teacher and
2809+obtain the consent to unlock the property. In the event the Supervisor is
2810+unable to reach the Teacher, or obtain consent, the Supervisor may open the
2811+lock.
2812+
2813+21.6. Teacher Lounge
2814+21.6.1. Teachers shall have access to a lounge, exclusively for their use, in each
2815+School.
2816+21.6.2. The SCAC shall develop policies and procedures for the use of the lounge.
2817+21.7. Parking
2818+21.7.1. Where possible, DCPS shall provide free parking to Teachers at each School.
2819+21.7.2. When the School co- located with a charter school, Teachers shall have
2820+priority in parking unless a preexisting Agreement provides otherwise.
2821+21.7.3. The Parties agree to explore means of providing free parking for Teachers
2822+when such parking is insufficient at a School.
2823+
2824+Page | 68
2825+
2826+ARTICLE 22 - STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND
2827+22.1. Money earned through school projects shall be kept in the Student Activity Fund
2828+(SAF) maintained at each school. The Supervisor has the ultimate responsibility for all
2829+SAF monies received or disbursed within the school. The procedures for the allocation
2830+of this money in any school shall follow Section 22.2 through Section 22.7 of this
2831+Article.
2832+22.2. The administration of the funds shall be in accordance with the “Student Activity
2833+Funds Policy Manual” issued June 1996 and the Superintendent’s revised Directive
2834+#623 on Student Activity Funds.
2835+22.3. “School project” shall be defined as any project initiated by an individual Teacher, a
2836+group of teachers (e.g., departmental or grade level), or by the faculty as a whole,
2837+which is held on public school property, during, before or after school hours, and
2838+involves the use of school personnel (pupils and school staff) for the purpose of raising
2839+funds. Projects shall be reviewed and approved by the Supervisor before being started.
2840+22.4. Any funds raised under the conditions described in this Article shall be deposited in
2841+the SAF and shall be used for school purposes only. Funds raised by individual
2842+teachers or groups of teachers for specific uses (e.g., classroom grade level,
2843+departmental or recognized school club needs), shall be administered through the SAF
2844+as a separate “Activity” and used for the purpose for which the funds were raised,
2845+except that those persons involved in the fund raising may agree to use all or part of
2846+the funds for other school purposes. Funds raised for the benefit of all students in the
2847+School shall be deposited in the “General Fund Activity” within the SAF. Funds raised
2848+by the faculty as a whole for general school purposes shall be allocated under
2849+procedures developed by the Supervisor and the School Chapter Advisory Committee.
2850+22.5. Unused funds in specific accounts at the end of the school year shall be carried over in
2851+the account to the next year, unless otherwise specified in the Student Activity Fund
2852+Policy Manual.
2853+22.6. The School Chapter Advisory Committee and the WTU shall have the right to have
2854+vending machines installed in Teacher lounges and shall assume all responsibilities
2855+therefore. Funds earned through vending machines in teachers’ lounges shall be
2856+deposited in a faculty account within the SAF and used only for faculty and school
2857+purposes as designated by the SCAC. The funds shall be subject to semi-annual audits
2858+and reports to the Supervisor, faculty and the WTU. DCPS and the WTU agree that
2859+financial distribution of funds from vending machines SCAC teachers’ lounges shall
2860+be in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between DCPS and WTU.
2861+22.7. Both internal and external audit reports on the SAF shall be available, upon request, to
2862+the faculty, School Chapter Advisory Committee and the public.
2863+
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2865+
2866+ARTICLE 23- POLICIES RELATING TO WORKING CONDITIONS OF TEACHERS
2867+
2868+23.1. Work Year
2869+23.1.1. ET-15 Teachers
2870+23.1.1.1. The work year for 10- month ET-15 Teachers shall be one hundred
2871+ninety- two (192) days, of which not more than one hundred eighty-
2872+five (185) shall be Instructional Days.
2873+23.1.1.2. DCPS shall have the right to extend the work year up to one
2874+hundred ninety- six (196) days, provided that each additional day
2875+beyond the one hundred ninety- two (192) days referred above is
2876+used for professional development jointly developed by DCPS and
2877+the WTU.
2878+
2879+23.1.2. ET-15/11 Teachers
2880+The work year for eleven-month Teachers shall be two hundred ten (210)
2881+days. ET 15/11 Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15
2882+Teachers, including July 4
2883+th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and
2884+spring breaks.
2885+
2886+23.1.3. ET-15/12 Teachers
2887+The work year for twelve-month Teachers shall be 228 days. ET 15/12
2888+Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15 Teachers,
2889+including July 4
2890+th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and spring breaks.
2891+
2892+23.1.4. EG-09 Teachers
2893+EG-09 Teachers shall receive the same holidays and breaks as ET 15
2894+Teachers, including July 4
2895+th, the day after Thanksgiving and winter and
2896+spring breaks.
2897+
2898+23.2. Work Day
2899+23.2.1. The work day for ET-15 and ET-15/12 Teachers shall be seven- and-one-half
2900+(7.5) consecutive hours beginning no earlier than 7:30 AM and ending no
2901+later than 4:30 PM, inclusive of a duty- free lunch period, except as provided
2902+for elsewhere in this Agreement.
2903+23.2.2. The workweek for EG-09 Teachers shall be forty (40) hours.
2904+23.2.3. Individual Teacher schedules and the schedules of groups of teachers in their
2905+respective Schools may be adjusted but in no case shall a Teacher’s schedule
2906+exceed the length of the workday specified above without the Teacher’s
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2908+
2909+consent or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
2910+23.3. Signing In and Out
2911+23.3.1. Teachers shall, immediately upon their arrival, record in the main office of
2912+their School the time of their arrival, and shall report to their classroom or
2913+place duty at least thirty-five (35) minutes prior to the start of the official
2914+school day for students.
2915+23.3.2. Teachers shall record in the main office of their School the time of their
2916+departure at the end of the school day.
2917+23.3.3. Itinerant Teachers shall record the time of their arrival and departure in the
2918+main office of each of their assigned Schools.
2919+23.3.4. Teachers shall not be required to use time clocks.
2920+23.4. Leaving the School Building
2921+23.4.1. Teachers shall have the right to leave the School building during their duty-
2922+free lunch period provided they return at the end of the lunch period in time
2923+to perform their scheduled duties and responsibilities.
2924+23.5. Emergency School Closing
2925+23.5.1. DCPS shall announce any emergency closing via the DCPS website at the
2926+earliest possible time.
2927+23.5.2. DCPS shall also submit such announcements to the local media in a timely
2928+fashion.
2929+23.5.3. Teachers shall not have their sick leave reduced as a result of emergency
2930+closings.
2931+23.6. Planning Periods
2932+23.6.1. Purpose
2933+23.6.1.1. The Parties agree that planning periods shall be used for
2934+instructional purposes: planning lessons, reviewing student work,
2935+maintaining student records, holding conferences, and other similar
2936+activities.
2937+23.6.2. Elementary Planning Periods
2938+23.6.2.1. General Rules
2939+23.6.2.1.1. All Teachers serving in elementary schools shall
2940+receive two hundred twenty- five (225) minutes per
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2942+
2943+week for planning periods.
2944+23.6.2.1.2. The planning periods shall be scheduled during the
2945+normal workday, as defined in this Agreement.
2946+23.6.2.1.3. The Supervisor, in consultation with the SCAC, shall
2947+implement the following options, in the order provided
2948+below, to achieve the two hundred twenty- five (225)
2949+minutes for planning periods. The Supervisor shall
2950+proceed to the next option only if the previous option
2951+cannot be achieved.
2952+23.6.2.2. Options
2953+23.6.2.2.1. Priority 1
2954+
2955+23.6.2.2.1.1. Teachers receive 45-minute planning
2956+periods five days a week.
2957+
2958+
2959+Frequency Planning Period Length
2960+5 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
2961+
2962+
2963+23.6.2.2.2. Priority 2
2964+23.6.2.2.2.1. Teachers receive planning time four days a week. Three days of 45 minute planning
2965+periods and one 90 minute planning period.
2966+
2967+Frequency Planning Period Length
2968+3 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
2969+1 Day of the Week 90 Minutes Per Day
2970+
2971+23.6.2.2.3. Priority 3
2972+23.6.2.2.3.1. Teachers receive planning time three days a
2973+week. One day of 45 minute planning
2974+period and two days of 90 minute planning
2975+periods
2976+
2977+Frequency Planning Period Length
2978+Page | 72
2979+
2980+1 Day of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
2981+2 Days of the Week 90 Minutes Per Day
2982+
2983+23.6.2.2.3.2. OR two days of 45 minute planning periods
2984+and one day of 135 minute planning period.
2985+Frequency Planning Period Length
2986+2 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
2987+1 Day of the Week 135 Minutes Per Day
2988+
2989+23.6.2.2.4. Priority 4
2990+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 225 minutes per week of individual planning time using the following procedures.
2991+23.6.2.2.4.2. The Supervisor shall provide each Teacher with at least three (3) minimum 45-minute
2992+daily individual planning periods between the hours of 8:40 am and 3:15 pm each week.
2993+23.6.2.2.4.3. The Supervisor shall use two (2) of the 30-
2994+minute morning blocks (60 minutes), if
2995+there is a need to achieve one (1) additional
2996+individual planning period for the Teacher.
2997+23.6.2.2.4.4. The Supervisor shall use three (3) of the
2998+30-minute morning blocks (90 minutes), if
2999+there is a need to achieve 2 additional
3000+individual planning periods for the Teacher.
3001+23.6.2.2.4.5. One example of priority 4 shown below:
3002+
3003+Frequency Planning Period Length
3004+3 Days of the Week 45 Minutes Per Day
3005+Page | 73
3006+
3007+
3008+3 Days of the Week
3009+30 Minutes Day (During
3010+the Thirty-Minute
3011+Morning Block)
3012+
3013+
3014+23.6.2.2.4.6. All planning periods provided through the
3015+use of the 30- minute morning blocks shall
3016+be at least 30 minutes in duration and shall
3017+be scheduled from 8:10 am to 8:40 am,
3018+unless agreed to by the Teacher.
3019+23.6.3. All special subject classes will begin on the first day of school.
3020+23.6.4. In instances where a special subject Teacher is not available to provide
3021+coverage for a Teacher’s scheduled planning period, the building Supervisor
3022+shall:
3023+23.6.4.1. Seek a substitute;
3024+23.6.4.2. Utilize an alternative planning schedule; and/or
3025+23.6.4.3. Implement an alternative planning mechanism to be determined by
3026+the Supervisor and the SCAC.
3027+23.6.5. Secondary Planning Periods
3028+23.6.5.1. All secondary school teachers shall be given at least five (5) daily
3029+planning periods per week that are equal in length to a class period,
3030+except as may be mutually agreed between the Supervisor and the
3031+Teacher.
3032+23.6.5.2. The planning periods shall be scheduled during the normal
3033+workday, as defined in this Agreement.
3034+23.7. Lunch Period
3035+23.7.1. Secondary Schools
3036+23.7.1.1. In secondary schools, each Teacher shall have a duty- free lunch
3037+period equal in length to a full teaching period. However, in no case
3038+shall a Teacher’s lunch period be less than 45 minutes or exceed 60
3039+minutes. A duty- free lunch period shall not include the supervision
3040+of students.
3041+23.7.2. Elementary Schools
3042+23.7.2.1. In the elementary schools, the Supervisor and the School Chapter
3043+Advisory Committee shall develop a schedule and utilize available
3044+resources, so that each Teacher shall have a minimum forty-five
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3046+
3047+(45) minute, duty- free, uninterrupted lunch period each day. When
3048+it is impossible to configure the master schedule to provide each
3049+Teacher a daily minimum forty-five duty free lunch period, the
3050+schedule shall be arranged to provide each Teacher a minimum of
3051+225 minutes of duty free lunch per week. In such cases, each
3052+Teacher shall be given no less than a thirty minute, duty free,
3053+uninterrupted lunch period daily. Teachers, Teacher-aides, and
3054+school assistants shall be rotated for lunch duty on an equitable
3055+basis throughout the school year. The rotation system shall be
3056+arranged in consultation between the Supervisor and the School
3057+Chapter Advisory Committee. During the duty- free lunch period, a
3058+Teacher shall not be required to monitor students, escort students to
3059+and from lunch, escort students to the playground or to class or
3060+other activities.
3061+23.7.3. Special Education City-Wide Schools
3062+23.7.3.1. In the Special Education City-Wide Schools, the Supervisor and the
3063+School Chapter Advisory Committee shall develop a schedule and
3064+utilize available resources, so that each Teacher shall have a
3065+minimum forty-five (45) minute, duty- free, uninterrupted lunch
3066+period each day. When it is impossible to configure the master
3067+schedule to provide each Teacher a daily minimum forty-five duty
3068+free lunch period, the schedule shall be arranged to provide each
3069+Teacher a minimum of 225 minutes of duty free lunch per week. In
3070+such cases, each Teacher shall be given no less than a thirty minute,
3071+duty free, uninterrupted lunch period daily. Teachers, Teacher-
3072+aides, and school assistants shall be rotated for lunch duty on an
3073+equitable basis throughout the school year. The rotation system
3074+shall be arranged in consultation between the Supervisor and the
3075+School Chapter Advisory Committee. During the duty- free lunch
3076+period, a Teacher shall not be required to monitor students, escort
3077+students to and from lunch, escort students to the playground or to
3078+class or other activities.
3079+
3080+23.7.4. Career Development Centers/Vocational Programs
3081+23.7.4.1. In these schools, each Teacher shall have a duty-free lunch period
3082+equal in length to a full teaching period. However, in no case shall a
3083+Teacher’s lunch period be less than 45 minutes or exceed 60
3084+minutes. A duty- free lunch period shall not include the supervision
3085+of students.
3086+23.7.4.2. Whenever possible, teachers with double shops in the career
3087+development centers/vocational programs will be relieved of section
3088+duties.
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3090+
3091+23.7.4.3. In the career development centers/vocational programs, each
3092+Teacher shall have a duty-free lunch period of a full teaching
3093+period.
3094+23.7.4.4. In shops and other classrooms where special work projects are
3095+carried on, requests for such projects shall be channeled to the
3096+Teacher through the Supervisor. These special work projects will be
3097+performed under the direction of the Teacher. Any request relating
3098+to community programs, improvements, or renovation shall come
3099+first to the attention of the Supervisor and then shall be forwarded
3100+to the shop Teacher affected. The Teacher, in consultation with the
3101+Supervisor, shall decide whether the project is to be undertaken.
3102+23.8. Thirty-Minute Morning Block
3103+23.8.1. The Thirty-Minute Morning Block shall be defined as the period from 8:10
3104+AM until 8:40 AM for all DCPS schools that operate under a traditional
3105+instructional s chedule (8:45 AM to 3:15 PM ).
3106+23.8.2. The Thirty-Minute Morning Block shall be defined as the thirty (30) minutes
3107+prior to a five-minute period before the start of the school day for students for
3108+all DCPS schools that operate under a non-traditional instructional schedule
3109+(anything other than 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM).
3110+23.8.3. Each School shall establish a Morning Block Team (MBT), which shall
3111+consist of the Supervisor (or her/his designee), the Building Representative
3112+(or her/his designee), the Instructional Coach, all department and grade level
3113+chairs, and other Teachers as designated by the Supervisor or the Building
3114+Representative.
3115+23.8.4. Morning Blocks that are not reserved for Teacher-initiated individual or
3116+collaborative planning will be principal-led. The MBT shall develop a
3117+Morning Block plan and a monthly calendar for the principal-led Morning
3118+Block that shall be provided to all Teachers. The Morning Block plan shall
3119+include schedules, procedures, and substantive details, and developed with
3120+faculty input.
3121+23.8.5. Two of the Morning Blocks each week are reserved for Teacher-initiated
3122+planning. All Teacher-initiated Morning Blocks shall be consistent with the
3123+requirements of a School’s restructuring program, intervention model, or
3124+instructional strategy. The Morning Blocks shall be used only for the
3125+following purposes:
3126+23.8.5.1. Collaborative planning among Teachers, which may include:
3127+• Analysis of student data;
3128+• Sharing of best practices;
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3130+
3131+• Implementation of the DCPS standards-based curricula;
3132+• Alignment of instruction with assessments; and
3133+• Discussion of educational issues.
3134+
3135+23.8.5.2. Individual Teacher planning, which may include:
3136+• Lesson preparation;
3137+• Instructional material development;
3138+• Providing student feedback;
3139+• Recordkeeping; and
3140+• Professional development
3141+
3142+23.8.6. If a Supervisor causes a Teacher to lose a Morning Block, the Teacher shall
3143+receive compensation for the additional workload using Administrative
3144+Premium.
3145+23.8.7. The Parties agree to provide training on collaborative planning to Teachers
3146+and Supervisors.
3147+
3148+23.9. Conference with Parents
3149+23.9.1. The responsibility of the Teacher to be available for conferences with parents
3150+is recognized as a Teacher's professional responsibility and shall be
3151+encouraged by the Parties. Such contact with parents may be accomplished
3152+by personal appointment, parent-Teacher conference meetings, home visits,
3153+and e-mail or telephone conversations. In order to contact parents, DCPS
3154+shall provide a sufficient number of dedicated phones for Teachers.
3155+
3156+23.9.2. Teachers are required to attend, for the sole purpose of meeting with parents,
3157+not more than four parent-Teacher conference meetings during each school
3158+year. Three of these shall be held on non- instructional days from 12:00 noon
3159+to 7:00 pm, including a one-hour break. One of the four conferences shall be
3160+a “Back-to-School” night, which shall be scheduled in accordance with each
3161+school’s needs.
3162+
3163+23.10. Shared Scheduling
3164+23.10.1. Teachers who are shared between two (2) Schools shall alternate between the
3165+Schools in the following manner:
3166+23.10.1.1. During “Week 1,” such Teachers shall report for three (3) full days
3167+to Site A, and then for two (2) full days to Site B.
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3169+
3170+23.10.1.2. During “Week 2,” such Teachers shall report for two (2) full days
3171+to Site A, and then for three (3) full days to Site B.
3172+23.10.1.3. Such Teachers shall mutually determine with their Supervisors
3173+which School shall be Site A and which shall be Site B.
3174+23.10.1.4. The provisions above shall be strictly adhered to unless the
3175+Teacher and her/his Supervisors mutually agree to an alternate
3176+arrangement.
3177+23.11. Faculty Meetings
3178+23.11.1. DCPS and the WTU agree that faculty meetings shall encourage dialogue
3179+between the Supervisor and Teachers on all matters related to the School. To
3180+this end, both the Supervisor and Teachers shall be free to discuss matters of
3181+concern at such meetings.
3182+23.11.2. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) required general faculty
3183+meeting per month.
3184+23.11.3. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) additional required general
3185+faculty meeting in the months of September and June, as necessary.
3186+23.11.4. The Supervisor shall have the right to call one (1) additional required general
3187+faculty meeting in all other months of the school year, provided that:
3188+23.11.4.1. The Supervisor fully complies with his or her requirement to
3189+schedule and meet monthly with the SCAC, pursuant to Section
3190+9.1.;
3191+23.11.4.2. The Supervisor consults with the SCAC on the dates and times of
3192+the additional meetings;
3193+23.11.4.3. The Building Representative (or her/his designee) is afforded no
3194+less than ten (10) minutes during each meeting to discuss WTU
3195+related business; and
3196+23.11.4.4. At least two of the additional meetings are for faculty discussion of
3197+and input into the Local School Plan and the School Budget, of
3198+which:
3199+23.11.4.4.1. One (1) shall be during the development phase; and
3200+23.11.4.4.2. One (1) shall be after the Supervisor finalizes the Local
3201+School Plan and the School Budget, but prior to her/his
3202+submitting them to DCPS.
3203+
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3205+
3206+23.11.5. Attendance at such meetings is required, but in the event of an emergency,
3207+the Teacher will be excused upon notification to the Supervisor or his/her
3208+designee.
3209+23.11.6. The Supervisor shall provide to Teachers an agenda at least twenty-four (24)
3210+hours in advance of each faculty meeting.
3211+23.11.7. No faculty meeting shall exceed one (1) hour in duration, nor extend beyond
3212+4:30 PM, unless mutually agreed to by the Supervisor and the Building
3213+Representative.
3214+23.11.8. Nothing in this article shall prevent the Supervisor from calling additional
3215+meetings for Teachers to attend on a voluntary basis.
3216+23.12. Non-Instructional Days Prior to the First Day of School for Students
3217+23.12.1. The Supervisor shall have the right call one (1) mandatory, introductory
3218+meeting for Teachers during the non- instructional days that precede the first
3219+day of school for students. This meeting shall be no more than three (3) hours
3220+in length, unless the SCAC and the Supervisor mutually agree to an
3221+extension.
3222+23.12.2. Teachers shall be provided with a minimum of one and half (1.5) days for
3223+planning and room preparation.
3224+23.13. Class Size
3225+23.13.1. Except as provided in Section 23.13.3, maximum class size shall not exceed
3226+the following:
3227+Class Type Maximum Size
3228+Pre-Kindergarten Without an Aide 15
3229+Pre-Kindergarten With an Aide 20
3230+Kindergarten Through Grade 2 20
3231+Grades 3 Through 12 25
3232+Remedial Classes 12
3233+Career and Technology Education 18
3234+
3235+23.13.2. Special Provisions for Classrooms that Serve Students with Disabilities
3236+23.13.2.1. Self-Contained Classrooms
3237+When the Least Restrictive Environment (as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is a self-contained
3238+Page | 79
3239+
3240+classroom, maximum class size shall not exceed the following:
3241+
3242+Class Type Maximum Size
3243+Autism 6
3244+Emotional Disabilities 8
3245+Hearing Impairments/Deafness 5
3246+Mental Retardation (Mild/Moderate) 12
3247+Mental Retardation (Severe) 6
3248+Mental Retardation (Profound) 4
3249+Orthopedic Impairments 10
3250+Physical Disabilities 4
3251+Speech/Language Impairments 12
3252+Traumatic Brain Injury 10
3253+Visual Impairments/Blindness 5
3254+
3255+23.13.2.2. Learning Centers
3256+When the Least Restrictive Environment (as defined by the Individuals
3257+with Disabilities Education Act) is a Learning Center, maximum class size
3258+shall not exceed the following:
3259+
3260+Class Type Maximum Size
3261+Learning Center 10
3262+
3263+23.13.2.3. Inclusion
3264+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
3265+solutions when DCPS is unable to meet the class size provisions.
3266+
3267+23.13.2.4. IEP Caseloads
3268+Individual Education Plan (IEP) caseloads shall not exceed fifteen (15) per Teacher.
3269+
3270+23.13.3. An acceptable reason for altering the class size may be any of the following:
3271+Page | 80
3272+
3273+23.13.3.1. Lack of sufficient funds for equipment, supplies, or rental of
3274+classroom space;
3275+23.13.3.2. Lack of classroom space and/or personnel available to permit
3276+scheduling of any additional class or classes in order to reduce class
3277+size;
3278+23.13.3.3. Conformity to the class size objective because it would result in
3279+the organization of half or part time classes;
3280+23.13.3.4. A class larger than the above is necessary and desirable in order to
3281+provide for specialized or experimental instruction;
3282+23.13.3.5. Placement of pupils in a subject class for which there is only one
3283+(1) on a grade level;
3284+23.13.3.6. Size of specific classroom space is inadequate.
3285+23.14. Teaching Assignments
3286+23.14.1. Teachers may express in writing to the Supervisor their preference of grade
3287+assignment in the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary
3288+school. If a Teacher does not receive his/her requested assignment, he/she
3289+shall be so notified in writing with the reason(s) stated.
3290+23.14.2. Teachers' programs will be established in accordance with the following
3291+guidelines:
3292+23.14.2.1. Teachers' abilities and preparation shall be a prime consideration;
3293+23.14.2.2. The number of different rooms in which assignments occur for a
3294+Teacher shall be held to the minimum;
3295+23.14.2.3. Equitable standards shall be applied within a school for
3296+exemptions from homeroom and building assignments; and,
3297+23.14.2.4. In rooms with specific stations (shops, typing rooms, laboratories),
3298+the number of pupils assigned to such rooms shall not exceed the
3299+number of stations available, provided that in the programming of
3300+such classes, an extra number of pupils equal to the anticipated
3301+attrition rate may be included.
3302+23.14.3. Teachers shall have the opportunity to express their preference of assignment
3303+to school committees and other extracurricular activities for which there is no
3304+pay. These requests shall be honored on the basis of competency of the
3305+individual in the judgment of the Supervisor.
3306+23.14.4. Elementary teachers shall receive their tentative grade assignments and
3307+Page | 81
3308+
3309+secondary teachers shall receive their tentative subject assignment for the
3310+next school year no later than the last day of the current school year.
3311+23.14.5. In the secondary schools, there shall be no more than three (3) consecutive
3312+periods of academic teaching assignments, except where the Teacher agrees.
3313+However, in schools with block schedules, there should be no more than two
3314+consecutive teaching periods, except where the Teacher agrees.
3315+23.14.6. In the secondary schools, efforts shall be made to keep the number of lesson
3316+preparations to a minimum, consistent with an effective teaching program.
3317+23.14.7. A secondary Teacher may be assigned to a duty in lieu of a teaching period.
3318+23.15. Non-Traditional Scheduling
3319+23.15.1. The SCAC must consider requests for non- traditional scheduling.
3320+23.15.2. If the SCAC recommends the implementation of such nontraditional
3321+scheduling, then the entire faculty must, by secret ballot vote, approve the
3322+measure by a percentage of no less than 66 and 2/3% before such
3323+implementation may occur.
3324+23.15.3. Where non-traditional schedules are adopted, the term “teaching period”
3325+shall mean at minimum, the average length of time for a class period in a
3326+traditional secondary instructional day.
3327+23.15.4. Teachers who are unable to adapt to non- traditional scheduling shall be
3328+permitted to seek a voluntary transfer to another school in accordance with
3329+Teacher Transfer Policy.
3330+23.15.5. Secondary Schools include high schools, junior high schools, grades 6, 7 and
3331+8 in middle schools and educational centers.
3332+23.16. Substitute Service
3333+23.16.1. Teachers shall not be required to obtain their own substitutes.
3334+23.16.2. DCPS shall make every effort to provide substitute service for every absence
3335+of a Teacher, provided the Teacher notifies her/his Supervisor of the absence
3336+in accordance with the rules established in this Agreement.
3337+23.16.3. In cases when a Teacher fails to notify her/his Supervisor of the absence in
3338+accordance with the rules established in this Agreement, DCPS shall make a
3339+concerted effort to provide a substitute, but shall be under no obligation to do
3340+so.
3341+23.16.4. Except where it is not possible to do so, Teachers shall have available for
3342+substitute teachers current class lists, lesson plans, and other appropriate
3343+Page | 82
3344+
3345+materials to enable the substitute Teacher to carry out her/his duties.
3346+23.16.5. DCPS agrees to review and revise, in collaboration with the WTU, the
3347+recruitment, training, and evaluation of substitute teachers with the goal of
3348+ensuring a highly effective substitute pool of sufficient size to support
3349+Teachers.
3350+23.17. Class Coverage
3351+23.17.1. In emergencies and in cases when substitute service cannot be obtained for
3352+an absent Teacher, other Teachers may be required to provide class coverage.
3353+23.17.2. If a Teacher notifies the principal or his designee less than twenty-four (24)
3354+hours before the start of the Teacher’s tour of duty that he/she will be absent,
3355+that shall constitute an emergency. In such cases, the principal will make a
3356+concerted effort to find a substitute.
3357+23.17.3. In emergency situations, Teachers in secondary schools may be required to
3358+cover classes on a per-period rotation basis. On the elementary level,
3359+Teachers may be required to accept other students in their classrooms for
3360+instruction, with consideration given to class size, equitable distribution and
3361+the grade levels of the students involved.
3362+23.17.4. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures for assigning
3363+class coverage on a voluntary basis, except as provided below.
3364+23.17.5. When a building Supervisor is unable to provide substitute services for an
3365+absent Teacher during the instructional day, the Supervisor may require
3366+teachers to provide coverage for the absent Teacher’s students. When a
3367+Teacher is required to provide class coverage for students, the Teacher shall
3368+be compensated in accordance with the following sections:
3369+23.17.5.1. Secondary Level and Block Schedules
3370+23.17.5.1.1. Secondary teachers who are assigned to provide
3371+instructional coverage for an absent Teacher’s students,
3372+which results in the loss of a planning period for the
3373+Teacher, shall receive compensation for the additional
3374+workload using Administrative Premium.
3375+23.17.5.1.2. The Chancellor and WTU agree to jointly update the
3376+Pro Rata Pay Scale covering secondary schools with
3377+traditional class schedules (5 teaching periods) and
3378+those with block or modified block schedules in
3379+accordance with the current Administrative Premium
3380+rate.
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3382+
3383+23.17.5.2. Elementary Level
3384+23.17.5.2.1. When an elementary Teacher is required to accept
3385+additional students in his/her class due to a Teacher’s
3386+absence, and the additional number results in a class
3387+exceeding the contractual limit, the Teacher shall be
3388+paid at the Administrative Premium per day of
3389+coverage. This per diem rate shall also apply to a
3390+special subject Teacher if the additional number of
3391+students results in three (3) or more of his/her classes
3392+exceeding the contractual limit.
3393+23.17.5.2.2. When an elementary Teacher loses his/her planning
3394+period due to coverage based on the absence or
3395+unavailability of a special subject Teacher, itinerant
3396+Teacher or other person(s) designated in the master
3397+schedule to provide the Teacher with a planning period,
3398+the Teacher shall receive compensation using
3399+Administrative Premium.
3400+23.17.5.2.3. Time records for pay for coverage shall be submitted by
3401+the local school Supervisor or his/her designee in
3402+accordance with the same timeline submission
3403+requirements for regular Teacher pay. Teachers shall
3404+receive their pay for coverage compensation on a
3405+biweekly basis through a process approved by DCPS
3406+and the WTU.
3407+23.17.6. DCPS and WTU will execute a Memorandum of Understanding that further
3408+defines pay for coverage, loss of planning time, and loss of lunch time.
3409+23.18. Lesson Plans
3410+23.18.1. Daily, unit, and long- term lesson plans shall be required of each Teacher and
3411+such plans shall be available for review by the principal/Supervisor at any
3412+time upon his/her request. The Supervisor shall be permitted to make a copy
3413+of the lesson upon request. It is understood that lesson plans are used as a
3414+guide to the Teacher in structuring the learning experiences of pupils. The
3415+system-wide template prescribes the minimum required elements for a lesson
3416+plan. No Teacher shall be required to provide more detail than that which is
3417+required in the system-wide template.
3418+23.18.2. Teachers shall not be required to submit daily, weekly, unit or long- range
3419+lesson plans on a regular basis. However, if the Supervisor determines as a
3420+result of the DCPS evaluation process that a Teacher has an average score of
3421+less than 2.5 in Planning domain of the Teaching and Learning Framework,
3422+then the Supervisor may require the Teacher to submit daily lesson plans for
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3424+
3425+review and comment until such time that the Teacher’s planning has
3426+satisfactorily improved. In such cases, the Supervisor must suggest how the
3427+lesson plans can be improved.
3428+23.18.3. Lesson plans do not determine a Teacher’s effectiveness; therefore, they shall
3429+not be used in isolation to determine a Teacher’s effectiveness.
3430+23.18.4. DCPS shall develop the lesson plan template in collaboration with the WTU.
3431+
3432+ARTICLE 24 - AUXILIARY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES
3433+24.1. Library Media Specialists
3434+24.1.1. The District of Columbia Public Schools shall maintain library and media
3435+center facilities.
3436+24.1.2. When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided
3437+for all Library Media Specialists.
3438+24.1.3. Library Media Specialists shall not be assigned non- Library Media Specialist
3439+duties, which will cause the closing of the library.
3440+24.1.4. Where there are two (2) or more professional staff personnel assigned to a
3441+media center or library, the Library Media Specialist with building seniority
3442+shall be designated as team leader if the performance ratings are equal.
3443+24.1.5. Library Media Specialists shall be given the opportunity to acquire the
3444+necessary training for handling non print materials, provided funding is
3445+available.
3446+24.1.6. When libraries are established, the standards of the American Library
3447+Association shall be considered.
3448+24.1.7. Continuous access to the library collections and flexible scheduling may be
3449+components of the library media center. Flexible scheduling for the use of the
3450+library shall be developed and implemented when it is deemed appropriate
3451+for the instructional program of the school by the Supervisor after
3452+consultation with the Library Media Specialist- media specialist.
3453+24.1.8. School Library Media Specialists shall arrange cooperative meetings and/or
3454+conferences with faculty Teachers during the employee’s workday. These
3455+meetings and/or conferences shall be to discuss issues, books, materials and
3456+other business pertinent to the professional Library Media Specialist’s and
3457+Teacher’s mission of providing the highest quality of education to DCPS
3458+students. The goal is to implement the most efficient and effective use of the
3459+library as a learning and resource center.
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3461+
3462+24.1.9. Library Media Specialists are integral Teachers of the teaching function in
3463+the DCPS. Library Media Specialists shall, in addition to the traditional
3464+functions, collaborate in the selection of all learning resources, work with
3465+teachers in the planning and/or implementation of curriculum, and offer
3466+instruction to both teachers and students in the use of library and media
3467+center resources and equipment, as well as reading, listening and viewing
3468+skills.
3469+
3470+24.1.10. The Supervisor and Library Media Specialist (LMS) shall meet and jointly
3471+develop annually the library media program including a flexible scheduling
3472+model based on best practices in accordance with the standards of the
3473+American Library Association. Should the Supervisor and Library Media
3474+Specialist fail to mutually agree on the library media program, the Director of
3475+Library Services shall be available upon request from the Supervisor or
3476+Library Media Specialist to assist with the design and implementation of an
3477+effective library media program in accordance with best practices and
3478+standards of the profession.
3479+24.2. Counselors
3480+24.2.1. When funds are specifically allocated, clerical assistance shall be provided
3481+for all counselors.
3482+24.2.2. Counselors' duties and DCPS counselor standards shall be related solely to
3483+the standards of the American School Counselors Association.
3484+24.2.3. Suitable space as permitted by the existing physical plant shall be provided
3485+for counselors to carry out their programs. In a building which has a suite
3486+designed for a counselor, the counselor shall be assigned to that area.
3487+24.2.4. In all schools, DCPS, within budget limitations, will work toward providing
3488+one counselor for every two hundred fifty (250) students or major fraction
3489+thereof.
3490+24.2.5. Counselors shall be provided with a telephone in the counselor suite/area
3491+and, where possible, a direct line.
3492+24.2.6. The confidentiality of the work of the counselor is recognized with the
3493+understanding that student records are to be made available upon request by
3494+the Supervisor.
3495+24.2.7. DCPS and the WTU agree that school counselors must be provided local
3496+school benchmark data deadlines in a timely matter in order to support timely
3497+submission or inputting of required data. To this end, DCPS shall request that
3498+supervisors provide school counselors critical benchmark data deadlines
3499+upon receipt.
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3501+
3502+24.2.8. All Senior High School 10- month counselors who desire to be converted to
3503+11- month counselors shall be entitled to such conversion during the 2010-
3504+2011 school year.
3505+24.2.9. For school year 2010- 2011, if there is an insufficient number of 10- month
3506+counselors who wish to convert to 11- month counselors, DCPS may
3507+designate one of the counseling positions or up to 50% of the existing
3508+counseling positions at the school as 11- month counselors (ET15- 11). These
3509+counselors shall be paid on a prorated basis based on their current salary. For
3510+school years 2011- 2012 and beyond, all high school counseling positions will
3511+be 11 month positions.
3512+24.2.10. In such cases, the selection of the 11- month counselor shall be determined by
3513+the principal based on the recommendation of the school’s Personal
3514+Committee. If there are an insufficient number of counselors who volunteer
3515+to convert to 11- month positions within a school, DCPS shall make the
3516+position available to other senior high school certified counselors currently
3517+employed within DC Public Schools. If there are not enough senior high
3518+applicants, DCPS shall make the position available to other certified
3519+counselors within DCPS. If there exists an insufficient number of voluntary
3520+11-month counselors within the school system, DCPS shall have the
3521+authority to hire 11- month counselors from outside of the system to meet the
3522+programmatic needs of the school system.
3523+24.2.11. If there exists an insufficient number of voluntary 11- month counselors
3524+within the school system, DCPS shall have the authority to hire 11- month
3525+counselors from outside of the system to meet the programmatic needs of the
3526+school system
3527+24.3. Related Service Providers (School Social Workers, School Psychologists,
3528+Speech/Language Pathologists and Psychiatric Social Workers)
3529+24.3.1. All Related Service Providers, covered under this section, shall perform
3530+duties related to their special field, except as otherwise provided in this
3531+Agreement.
3532+24.3.2. DCPS Related Service Provider standards shall consider the standards of the
3533+American Speech and Hearing Association, the National Association of
3534+Social Workers, and the National Association of School Psychologists.
3535+24.3.3. Related Service Providers shall not be assigned duties or perform acts which
3536+would result in a violation of standards of professional practice as defined by
3537+the appropriate professional organizations.
3538+24.3.4. A room conducive to individual testing, interviewing, and the transaction of
3539+business of a confidential nature shall be made available to school
3540+psychologists, school social workers and other Related Service Providers as
3541+needed. The transaction of business of a confidential nature may require
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3543+
3544+access to and a use of a telephone.
3545+24.3.5. Where a speech suite, a converted area or a room that is specifically
3546+designated for Speech language therapy and Hearing therapy services exists,
3547+the Speech language therapist and/or Hearing therapist will be assigned to
3548+that designated space on the day or days that the employee is in that building.
3549+24.3.6. A Related Service Provider who is required to appear at a placement
3550+meeting, an assessment, a disciplinary hearing or a due process hearing shall
3551+have the opportunity to consult with the designated representatives of DCPS
3552+in advance of the event.
3553+24.3.7. Related service providers may express in writing to the principal/Supervisor
3554+their preference for program assignments as long as the request is consistent
3555+with the educational needs of the system. If the related service provider does
3556+not receive his/her requested assignment, he/she shall be so notified in
3557+writing with the reason(s) stated.
3558+24.3.8. Protocols for all related service providers shall be provided by the DCPS
3559+Office of Special Education.
3560+24.3.9. In accordance with the procedures outlined in this Agreement, the local
3561+school Supervisor shall provide funding for supplies to all related service
3562+providers assigned to his/her school.
3563+24.3.10. Related service providers shall be provided a room with confidential access
3564+to an operational telephone and computer.
3565+24.3.11. Assignment of caseloads to related service providers shall be done in an
3566+equitable manner. The Office of Special Education will address disputes
3567+regarding equity in caseload assignments for service providers on a case-by-
3568+case basis.
3569+24.4. Visiting Instruction Service (VIS)
3570+24.4.1. The workday for VIS teachers is the same as that of any other Teacher and
3571+any unscheduled time shall be used in a relevant manner toward improving
3572+the instructional program.
3573+24.4.2. One (1) afternoon per week shall be devoted to record keeping, meetings,
3574+planning, and any other relevant activities toward improving the instructional
3575+program.
3576+24.4.3. Weekly teaching schedules must be updated promptly. If no changes occur
3577+during the week, such notation shall be recorded.
3578+24.4.4. Teachers assigned full-time to child-oriented hospitals or institutions shall
3579+adjust their teaching schedules in consultation with their Supervisor.
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3581+
3582+24.4.5. When a daily schedule is to be rearranged, the Supervisor shall be notified by
3583+telephone within a reasonable time and a record of the changes shall be
3584+recorded as soon as practicable.
3585+24.4.6. When conditions indicate, the Teacher may require adult supervision in the
3586+home while instruction is taking place.
3587+24.4.7. Daily attendance records noting teachers’ time of arrival with signature of
3588+parent or guardian and/or pupil shall be submitted to the Supervisor weekly.
3589+24.4.8. An orientation of at least 3 days shall be provided for all new teachers in the
3590+VIS program.
3591+24.4.9. A Teacher shall not be required to provide instructional services in any
3592+home, institution, or area if there is a valid reason to believe that the physical
3593+well being of the Teacher is threatened. This provision shall be applicable to
3594+all teachers who are required to make home visitations as a routine in their
3595+work schedule.
3596+24.5. Special Education Teachers
3597+24.5.1. Special education teachers who are involved in the development of
3598+Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) shall be granted the necessary
3599+time during the school day for testing, conferences, and the writing of IEP(s)
3600+24.5.2. The Division of Special Education will disseminate to special education
3601+teachers any federal and state guidelines, which affect the operation of their
3602+program.
3603+24.5.3. As funds are specifically allocated, special education teachers shall be
3604+provided with the necessary forms, supplies, equipment, materials and test(s)
3605+needed to fulfill curriculum requirements, as determined by the Chancellor.
3606+24.5.4. Special education teachers who are assigned to non- citywide schools shall
3607+attend the organizational meetings of their assigned schools at the beginning
3608+of each school year.
3609+24.5.5. The annual IEP caseload for special education teachers shall not exceed 15
3610+per Teacher, except by mutual Agreement between the Supervisor and
3611+special education Teacher. If Teacher agrees to complete more than 15 IEPs
3612+annually, the Teacher shall receive administrative premium at the rate of
3613+three (3) hours per additional IEP.
3614+24.5.6. Upon request by a Teacher, including general education teachers, the
3615+Supervisor shall make available for review by the Teacher the IEP of each
3616+special needs student assigned to that Teacher for instruction.
3617+24.5.7. DCPS and the WTU agree to establish a Joint Special Education Committee
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3619+
3620+to develop policies and procedures that will support effective implementation
3621+of inclusion/inclusive instruction.
3622+24.6. Special Subject Teachers
3623+24.6.1. All special subject teachers assigned to a single school building shall be
3624+required to perform all the duties regular teachers are expected to perform.
3625+24.6.2. Itinerant special subject teachers shall not be required to perform any of the
3626+following:
3627+24.6.2.1. Answering of telephones; or
3628+24.6.2.2. General clerical work.
3629+24.6.3. Itinerant teachers shall be required to perform all duties regular teachers are
3630+expected to perform at schools where they teach a full day, provided that no
3631+itinerant Teacher shall be required to perform duties in excess of that which
3632+he/she would be assigned if full time in one school.
3633+24.6.4. The duties of the special subject teachers shall be based on the guidelines for
3634+special subject and resource teachers.
3635+24.6.5. All ET personnel covered under the provision of this Article shall be paid at a
3636+per-diem rate for each day they are required to work following the closing
3637+day of the school year for teachers and before the opening day of the school
3638+year for teachers, provided funds are available.
3639+
3640+ARTICLE 25- SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY, AND
3641+RELATED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
3642+25.1. Definition
3643+25.1.1. For the purposes of this Article, “instructional resources” shall refer to basic
3644+office supplies (e.g., paper, pencils, pens), textbooks, curricular support
3645+materials (e.g., math manipulatives, lab equipment, literacy kits),
3646+instructional technology (e.g., computers, interactive white boards, student
3647+response systems), and other education- related materials.
3648+25.2. Inventory and Distribution of Existing Instructional Resources
3649+25.2.1. Prior to the first day of school for students, the Supervisor (or her/his
3650+designee) and the SCAC shall prepare an inventory of the School’s existing
3651+instructional resources and shall develop procedures for the equitable
3652+distribution of these resources.
3653+25.2.2. The Supervisor (or her/his designee) and the SCAC may elect to reserve a
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3655+
3656+certain portion of the existing inventory for distribution at later points in the
3657+year.
3658+25.2.3. The Supervisor shall provide a copy of the inventory and the distribution
3659+procedures to all Teachers on the first day of school for students.
3660+25.3. Acquisition of New Resources
3661+25.3.1. No later than September 30, the Supervisor shall meet with the SCAC to
3662+review the School’s budget for instructional resources and to develop
3663+procedures for the equitable and instructionally appropriate use of these
3664+funds.
3665+25.3.2. Included in the procedures shall be rules governing how Teachers shall
3666+submit their specific resource requests to the Supervisor.
3667+25.3.3. Also included shall be a stipulation that, whenever the Supervisor is unable
3668+to fulfill a resource request, s/he shall provide a written explanation.
3669+25.3.4. No later than October 15, the Supervisor shall meet with all Teachers to
3670+review the budget for instructional resources and to discuss the procedures
3671+pertaining to the use of the budget
3672+25.3.5. A written copy of the budget and the procedures shall be provided to all
3673+Teachers prior to the meeting.
3674+25.4. Supply Room
3675+25.4.1. The Supervisor shall provide a supply room in each School for the storage of
3676+instructional resources.
3677+25.4.2. The Supervisor and the SCAC shall jointly develop procedures governing
3678+access to the supply room during the meeting referenced in Section 25.3.1.
3679+25.5. Special Provision for Textbooks
3680+25.5.1. The Supervisor shall ensure that all Teachers, including those without
3681+classrooms of their own, have adequate storage space for textbooks.
3682+25.6. Special Provisions for Instructional Technology
3683+25.6.1. The Chancellor and the President of the WTU agree to work cooperatively to
3684+ensure that each Teacher has, for instructional purposes, a designated
3685+computer (preferably a laptop) as well as Internet access, as soon as possible
3686+after this Agreement takes effect.
3687+25.6.2. When a Teacher transfers from one work location to another, DCPS shall
3688+provide the Teacher with an operational computer at the new worksite within
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3690+
3691+thirty (30) calendar days.
3692+25.6.3. In addition, the Parties agree to work cooperatively to develop an
3693+Instructional Technology Plan for DCPS that shall include strategies to:
3694+25.6.3.1. Acquire a sufficient number of computers for student use;
3695+25.6.3.2. Acquire other instructional technologies such as LCD projectors,
3696+interactive whiteboards, electronic student response systems,
3697+opaque document projects, etc.;
3698+25.6.3.3. Improve the availability, reliability, and speed of Internet access in
3699+all Schools;
3700+25.6.3.4. Train Teachers in the use of instructional technology; and
3701+25.6.3.5. Ensure regular maintenance of all instructional technology.
3702+25.7. The Chancellor and President of the WTU shall appoint a Joint Committee to develop
3703+uniform standards for classroom resources. The Joint Committee shall provide
3704+opportunities for teachers and other educational stakeholders to give input during the
3705+process and shall make its final recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU
3706+President no later than March 31, 2010. The standards developed by the Joint
3707+Committee and approved by the Chancellor and WTU president shall be the standards
3708+of classroom resources for a DCPS “Certified Classroom.” DCPS agrees to fund the
3709+“Certified Classroom ” standards of resources annually to the extent possible. DCPS
3710+and the WTU shall mutually develop and agree on a process for monitoring the
3711+implementation of “Certified Classroom ’ resource standards in all DCPS classrooms.
3712+25.8. No Teacher shall receive discipline or endure intimidation of any kind because,
3713+through no fault of the Teacher, the technology (including, but not limited to,
3714+computers, software, hardware, printers, copiers) necessary to perform his/her duties is
3715+not available when needed by the Teacher.
3716+
3717+ARTICLE 26 - SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
3718+26.1. Supervisory Relationships
3719+26.1.1. Teachers shall have the right to know the names, titles, and reporting
3720+relationships of all personnel exercising direct, indirect, technical or
3721+administrative supervision over them.
3722+26.1.2. The Supervisor shall furnish Teachers with this information upon request.
3723+
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3725+
3726+ARTICLE 27 - EXTRA DUTY PAY ACTIVITIES
3727+27.1. The WTU and DCPS agree to establish a joint committee to review all policies and
3728+make recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU President regarding extra duty
3729+assignments, including compensation, no later than May 30, 2010. The current extra
3730+duty pay policies and compensation will remain in effect until the joint committee has
3731+made its recommendations to the Chancellor and WTU President and those
3732+recommendations have been accepted by the Chancellor and WTU President and
3733+subject to certification of available funds by the Chief Financial Officer of the District
3734+of Columbia.
3735+27.2. Extra-duty pay activities shall include only those activities performed before and after
3736+school as determined by DCPS in consultation with the WTU.
3737+27.3. Where an extra- duty pay activity is such that it normally starts in September, the extra-
3738+duty pay applicable to such activity shall also start in September.
3739+27.4. The following procedures will apply to assignments to positions for which there is
3740+extra- duty pay:
3741+27.4.1. No later than April 30 of the current school year, the Board shall publish a
3742+list of vacancies and the qualifications for positions for which there is extra
3743+duty pay. The list of vacancies shall include those positions held by an
3744+incumbent for three (3) years. Candidates shall apply within a two (2) week
3745+period stating their qualifications. Three (3) year incumbents who wish to be
3746+considered for the position they hold must reapply. All subsequent vacancies
3747+shall be published and candidates shall apply within a two (2) week period.
3748+27.4.2. The selection for the position shall be made from only qualified applicants,
3749+regardless of their area of certification. Where qualifications are equal,
3750+seniority is the determining factor. If in any school year in a particular school
3751+there is no qualified Teacher available to conduct a specific needed extra -
3752+duty pay activity, the services of a qualified Teacher from another school
3753+may be utilized after Agreement between the concerned Supervisors and the
3754+qualified Teacher from another DC Public School. If in any school year there
3755+is no qualified Teacher in the DCPS system available to conduct a specific
3756+needed extra- duty pay activity, the Supervisor may appoint a qualified
3757+applicant from outside the school system. Such appointment of a non-
3758+Teacher shall be for the current school year only and shall be made only after
3759+DCPS has advertised the specific extra duty pay position to all Teachers
3760+throughout the system and no qualified Teacher applicants are available.
3761+27.4.3. A qualified Teacher who applies for an extra-duty pay activity held by
3762+another Teacher for at least three (3) years shall have priority over such
3763+incumbent except that if the services of the incumbent are satisfactory, the
3764+incumbent may be re-appointed to that position on an annual basis; if the
3765+Supervisor, after consultation with the School Chapter Advisory Committee,
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3767+
3768+determines on an equitable basis to continue the incumbent’s appointment.
3769+27.4.4. If selected, teachers must serve in such positions for the scheduled length of
3770+the activity. Teachers who do not wish to continue in the position should
3771+notify the Supervisor in writing by April 1 of the current school year so that
3772+the vacancy list for extra-duty positions for which there is pay can be
3773+prepared and made available by April 30.
3774+27.4.5. A Teacher applicant for an activity who does not receive the desired position
3775+shall be notified in writing with the reason so stated by the end of the school
3776+year.
3777+27.4.6. A Teacher who is removed from an extra- duty pay activity because of
3778+unsatisfactory performance shall be given the reason(s) for the removal in
3779+writing.
3780+
3781+ARTICLE 28- PERSONAL AFFAIRS DURING NON- DUTY HOURS
3782+28.1. Personal behavior of a Teacher during non- duty hours is the Teacher’s concern, but
3783+this shall not preclude DCPS from taking action against a Teacher in appropriate
3784+circumstances after notification to the WTU of such personal behavior.
3785+28.2. Complaints concerning unpaid bills, bad checks, tax delinquencies, and court
3786+judgments not involving D.C. Government monies or accounts shall be forwarded to
3787+the employee concerned without comment.
3788+
3789+ARTICLE 29 - SUMMER AND PART -TIME SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
3790+29.1. Teachers applying for summer and part-time school positions shall be considered by
3791+qualification to teach specific subject matter. Qualification shall be determined by
3792+educational background and demonstrated competence as indicated by performance
3793+evaluations. In the case of shop instructors, preference will be given to the day school
3794+Teacher who teaches in that particular shop.
3795+29.2. Subject to legal limitations, all teachers shall have equal opportunities for employment
3796+in any summer or part time program. System-wide seniority, as defined in the
3797+Definitions section, shall be the prime consideration in employment if all other factors
3798+are equal.
3799+29.3. Regular teaching personnel with satisfactory performance evaluations will be given
3800+preference over substitutes and transient teachers provided they apply during the
3801+announced period for applications.
3802+29.4. All applicants for such employment will be notified in writing that their applications
3803+have been received and that they will be considered for summer or part time positions.
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3805+
3806+29.5. No Teacher shall be eligible to teach in these part-time programs after five (5) years of
3807+consecutive service unless there is no other qualified applicant available.
3808+29.6. Sections 29.1 – 29.6 shall not apply to those teachers who are declared excess and are
3809+qualified for the positions.
3810+29.7. Summer program teachers will receive written notification of employment at least two
3811+(2) weeks before the end of the regular school year, where possible, even if so notified
3812+on a contingency basis. If funds are reduced after teachers have been notified of
3813+employment on a contingency basis, the selection from among these individuals shall
3814+be in accordance with this Article.
3815+
3816+ARTICLE 30 - MEETINGS ON POLICY MATTERS
3817+30.1. The WTU and DCPS representatives shall hold meetings at least once a month, unless
3818+cancelled by mutual Agreement, to discuss school policies and problems relating to the
3819+implementation of the Agreement. Any agreement reached on the interpretation of any
3820+part of the Agreement shall be reduced to writing and signed by DCPS or its designee
3821+and the WTU.
3822+
3823+ARTICLE 31 - COPY OF AGREEMENT
3824+31.1. The WTU and the DCPS shall each pay half of the full cost of the printing of this
3825+Agreement by a union printer for distribution to all Teachers.
3826+
3827+ARTICLE 32 - TAX- SHELTERED ANNUITY
3828+32.1. The WTU shall choose the company or companies to provide tax- sheltered annuity
3829+coverage for employees in the ET teachers' bargaining unit. Employees in the EG
3830+teachers' bargaining unit will continue to be covered by the carrier designated by the
3831+District of Columbia Government.
3832+
3833+ARTICLE 33 - NO STRIKE CLAUSE
3834+33.1. During the life of this Agreement, the WTU shall not cause, support, encourage or
3835+authorize any Teacher to participate in any cessation of work through slowdown,
3836+strike, work stoppage, or other similar activity.
3837+33.2. If a strike, slowdown, stoppage of work, or other similar activity were to occur, the
3838+WTU’s agents shall, upon notification of such activity by the Chancellor, immediately
3839+and publicly declare as illegal all such activity and shall order Teachers to terminate
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3841+
3842+such activity. Failure of the WTU’s agents to do so shall constitute a violation of this
3843+Agreement.
3844+33.3. For the purposes of this Agreement, an employee who is absent from work without
3845+permission, or who abstains wholly or in part from the full performance of his/her
3846+duties in his/her normal manner without permission, on the date or dates when a strike
3847+occurs, shall be presumed to have engaged in such strike on such date or dates. Such a
3848+presumption is rebuttable.
3849+33.4. Any Teacher who participates in any slowdown, strike, work stoppage, or other similar
3850+activity shall be subject to discipline or discharge with the right to appeal through the
3851+grievance and arbitration procedure only as to the determination of the question of
3852+whether the employee so disciplined or discharged did, in fact, participate in, support
3853+or encourage the strike, work stoppage or slowdown.
3854+
3855+ARTICLE 34 - CONFORMITY TO LAW -SAVING CLAUSE
3856+34.1. If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such
3857+provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, and substitute language, if
3858+any, shall be subject to negotiation between the parties.
3859+34.2. In the event that any provision of the Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to
3860+law, all other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect.
3861+
3862+ARTICLE 35 - MATTERS NOT COVERED
3863+35.1. The parties agree that by mutual consent they will consult and negotiate on matters not
3864+covered by this Agreement, which are proper subjects for collective bargaining.
3865+
3866+ARTICLE 36- COMPENSATION
3867+36.1. The effective date for all across-the-board base salary increases in this Agreement
3868+shall be October 1 for each year of this Agreement.
3869+36.2. Base Salary Increases
3870+36.2.1. DCPS shall provide the following base salary raises for the following years:
3871+FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
3872+2% 2.5% 3.5% 4%
3873+
3874+36.2.2. The 2019- 2022 raises shall be paid retroactively to all DCPS employees who
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3876+
3877+are members of the WTU bargaining unit upon approval of this Agreement
3878+by the DC Council, all WTU bargaining unit members who retired during the
3879+2019-2022 school years, and the estates of all WTU bargaining unit members
3880+who died during the 2019- 2022 school years, in accordance with D.C.
3881+Official Code 1-611.06(d).
3882+36.2.3. For the 2022- 2023 school year, all DCPS employees who are members of the
3883+WTU bargaining unit shall receive a retention bonus of 4.0% . The Agency
3884+shall use its best efforts to pay the bonus within 30 days of approval by the
3885+Council of the District of Columbia of this agreement.
3886+36.2.4. The Parties agree that in the 2022-2023 and 2023- 2024 school years, WTU
3887+bargaining unit members in “hard to fill” positions shall receive a $1,500
3888+retention bonus. Hard to fill positions are defined as Social Worker,
3889+Psychologist, Special Education, Math/Science, World Languages, Speech
3890+Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and ESL/ESL
3891+Itinerant.
3892+36.2.5. For the 2022- 2023 and 2023- 2024 school years, WTU bargaining unit
3893+members taking on the following key duties will receive an annual stipend of
3894+$1,500:
3895+36.2.5.1. Special Education Designees, LEA Representatives, and Case
3896+Managers: manage specialized duties related to legal compliance
3897+and service delivery
3898+36.3. DCPS shall implement an individual performance-based pay and/or bonus system in
3899+the fall of 2010 in collaboration with the WTU that results in Teachers in the system
3900+being among the highest compensated educators in the nation.
3901+36.3.1. The system shall be based on the following parameters:
3902+36.3.1.1. The program shall be constructed to support improved achievement
3903+for all students.
3904+36.3.1.2. DCPS and the WTU shall collaborate on the development,
3905+implementation and restructuring of the program and the related
3906+support mechanisms.
3907+36.3.1.3. DCPS shall provide a strong base pay structure including
3908+competitive benefits.
3909+36.3.1.4. DCPS and the WTU shall collaborate on the development and
3910+ongoing improvement of a dynamic set of instructional and
3911+performance standards for all Teachers in the program.
3912+36.3.1.5. A significant amount of professional development shall be provided
3913+to all Teachers and administrators on the instructional, performance,
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3915+
3916+and program standards.
3917+36.3.1.6. All Teachers may qualify for the individual performance-pay
3918+system and the program shall not use quotas for budgeting
3919+purposes.
3920+36.3.1.7. The best programs are easily understood and focus on causal effect.
3921+36.3.1.8. The components of the individual performance-pay system shall be
3922+interdependent.
3923+36.3.1.9. Funding for this program, as well as the Together Everyone
3924+Achieves More (TEAM) awards, shall be sufficient and stable.
3925+36.3.1.10. DCPS shall provide the infrastructure necessary to sufficiently run
3926+the individual performance-pay system.
3927+36.4. The individual performance-based pay system shall be on a voluntary “qualify- in”
3928+basis, with the qualifications including student growth for tested and non-tested grades
3929+and subjects and not requiring permanent status Teachers to relinquish their tenure.
3930+36.5. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU on the expansion of the Together Everyone
3931+Achieves More (TEAM) school-wide bonus program (originally defined by the
3932+December 17, 2007 Memorandum of Agreement between DCPS and the WTU) by
3933+broadening eligibility requirements based on a growth metric.
3934+36.6. Salary Step Hold
3935+36.6.1. Teachers who receive an evaluation score of Minimally Effective shall be
3936+held on their current salary step.
3937+36.6.2. Such Teachers who earn an evaluation scored of Effective or higher shall be
3938+immediately moved to the next step.
3939+36.7. Service Credit
3940+36.7.1. Teachers shall receive a service credit of up to nine (9) years for:
3941+36.7.1.1. Each year of comparable, satisfactory, full-time service in another
3942+school system, as determined by DCPS; and
3943+36.7.1.2. Each year of work in another field deemed applicable to education,
3944+as determined by DCPS.
3945+36.8. Administrative Premium
3946+36.8.1. Administrative premium shall be provided to Teachers for participating in:
3947+36.8.1.1. Summer School;
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3949+
3950+36.8.1.2. Saturday School;
3951+36.8.1.3. After-school programs;
3952+36.8.1.4. Class coverage; and
3953+36.8.1.5. Other eligible activities, approved by the Supervisor or DCPS.
3954+36.8.2. Administrative premium shall be provided at $60/hr starting in the 2022-
3955+2023 school year.
3956+36.9. Extra Duty Pay
3957+Extra-duty pay shall remain at the levels in effect as of the 2021- 2022 school year
3958+until changes are mutually agreed to by the Parties.
3959+36.10. Department and Grade Level Chair Stipends
3960+36.10.1. All secondary Department Chairs shall receive an annual non-pensionable
3961+stipend at $2,500 starting in the 2022- 2023 school year.
3962+36.10.2. All elementary Grade Level Chairs shall receive an annual non-pensionable
3963+stipend at $1,000 starting in the 2022- 2023 school year.
3964+36.11. Reimbursement for Travel
3965+Itinerant Teachers shall be provided Metro fare or reimbursement for required use of
3966+a vehicle at the Internal Revenue Code’s recognized reimbursement rate. Teachers
3967+using privately owned vehicles must obtain authorization through their immediate
3968+Supervisor and submit the required documentation of travel.
3969+36.12. Reimbursement for Tuition Expenses
3970+36.12.1. A Teacher who is enrolled in graduate coursework or a relevant dual
3971+certification program shall be reimbursed at the rate of $200 per credit hour,
3972+not to exceed $1,800 per year, provided:
3973+36.12.1.1. The Teacher has not been subject to a discharge for misconduct
3974+that has been upheld;
3975+36.12.1.2. The Teacher’s most recent evaluation score is Effective or higher;
3976+36.12.1.3. The Teacher is “Certified” (as determined by the District of
3977+Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education);
3978+36.12.1.4. The coursework is for an advanced degree or as part of a relevant
3979+dual certification program;
3980+36.12.1.5. The program is approved by DCPS and the Teacher submits the
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3982+
3983+tuition reimbursement form not later than two (2) weeks following
3984+the beginning of the coursework;
3985+36.12.1.6. The Teacher earns a letter grade of “B” or higher in each course
3986+for which reimbursement is sought; and
3987+36.12.1.7. The credit hours are not otherwise funded by grants, scholarships,
3988+or other educational awards.
3989+36.12.2. The tuition reimbursement shall be paid within sixty (60) School Days
3990+following completion of the coursework.
3991+36.12.3. The Teacher shall be required to work in DCPS for a minimum of three (3)
3992+years after receiving the reimbursement.
3993+36.12.4. In the event that a Teacher fails to meet the three- year commitment, s/he
3994+shall be obligated to return the compensation to DCPS on a prorated basis.
3995+36.13. Dual Certification
3996+36.13.1. A Teacher who is a certified classroom Teacher, and who achieves a second
3997+certification in secondary math, secondary science, or special education (or
3998+other subjects, as determined by DCPS) shall receive a non-pensionable, one-
3999+time bonus of $1,500, provided:
4000+36.13.1.1. The Teacher’s most recent evaluation score is Effective or higher;
4001+and
4002+36.13.1.2. The $1,500 bonus shall be paid within sixty (60) Calendar Days
4003+following completion of the second certification.
4004+36.13.2. The Teacher shall be required to work in DCPS for a minimum of three (3)
4005+years after receiving the bonus unless terminated by DCPS.
4006+36.13.3. In the event that the Teacher fails to meet the three-year commitment, s/he
4007+shall be obligated to return the compensation to DCPS on a prorated basis.
4008+36.14. Start-up Allocation for Instructional Supplies
4009+36.14.1. Prior to the first of day of school for students, DCPS shall provide each
4010+Teacher with non-pensionable funds for the purchase of start-up instructional
4011+supplies in the amount of $250.
4012+36.14.2. The Parties agree that the annual start-up allocation shall not be a substitute
4013+for DCPS instructional obligations under this Agreement.
4014+36.14.3. DCPS shall provide each Athletic Trainer with an additional $250 per school
4015+year prior to the first working day for Athletic Trainers to purchase health
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4017+
4018+and safety supplies necessary for athletic training support during the school
4019+year.
4020+36.15. Reimbursement Fund
4021+36.15.1. The Parties agree to jointly explore a pilot fund to reimburse Teachers for
4022+personal expenditures related to their core duties (e.g., purchase of
4023+instructional supplies for classroom projects or use of cell phone to call
4024+students’ parents/guardians).
4025+36.15.2. The Parties further agree to jointly develop policies and procedures to govern
4026+this fund.
4027+36.16. Declaration of Intent
4028+36.16.1. Teachers who do not intend to continue employment with DCPS the
4029+following year shall be required to submit a Declaration of Intent to Not
4030+Return (DINR) form no later than April 1 annually.
4031+36.16.2. Teachers who submit the DINR form by April 1 annually, and who do, in
4032+fact, leave the school system of their own accord at the conclusion of the
4033+school year, shall be eligible for a non- pensionable, one-time $1,000 bonus
4034+payable by September 30 of the calendar year in which they leave DCPS.
4035+36.16.3. Teachers who submit the DINR form by April 1 annually, but who decide to
4036+remain in the school system the following year, shall incur no loss of pay or
4037+benefits as long as they notify DCPS by April 30 annually and withdraw their
4038+DINR form. If such Teachers do not notify DCPS by April 30 annually, they
4039+shall incur a $1,000 penalty in the form of withheld compensation. This
4040+penalty shall not apply to Teachers who declare an intent to retire, but who
4041+subsequently find that they are ineligible to do so.
4042+36.16.4. Teachers who do not submit a DINR form by April 1 annually, but who
4043+decide to leave the school system the following year shall incur a $1,000
4044+penalty in the form of withheld compensation. This penalty shall not apply to
4045+Teachers who are terminated by DCPS.
4046+36.16.5. Teachers who incur the penalties outlined above shall have the right to
4047+request a waiver from the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall have the sole
4048+authority to grant such waivers at her/his discretion.
4049+
4050+ARTICLE 37 – BENEFITS
4051+37.1. Stipulations
4052+37.1.1. The dental, optical, and legal service plans shall be contracted by the WTU,
4053+Page | 101
4054+
4055+subject to a competitive bidding process.
4056+37.1.2. The WTU shall be responsible for the administration of the legal service plan
4057+and shall bear all related administrative costs. DCPS shall be held harmless
4058+from any liability arising from the administration of the legal service plan.
4059+37.1.3. DCPS shall be responsible for the administration of the open enrollment
4060+process for the dental and optical plans. DCPS shall provide the list of
4061+Teachers eligible for benefits to the benefits provider in a timely fashion.
4062+WTU shall be held harmless from any liability arising from DCPS’s
4063+administration of the open enrollment process.
4064+37.1.4. The WTU shall provide DCPS with quarterly reports on all benefit programs.
4065+
4066+37.2. Optical Plan
4067+37.2.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts per month, per Teacher,
4068+towards an optical insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
4069+
4070+ 1/1/2022- 12/31/2022* 1/1/2023-12/31/2023
4071+Self/Family $20.59 $20.59
4072+* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to January 1, 2022.
4073+37.3. Dental Plan
4074+37.3.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts per month, per Teacher, towards a dental insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
4075+
4076+1/1/2022- 12/31/2022* 1/1/2023- 12/31/2023
4077+Self $41.22 $43.69
4078+Family $82.45 $83.40
4079+* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to January 1, 2022.
4080+37.4. Legal Services Plan
4081+37.4.1. DCPS agrees to contribute the following amounts biweekly, per Teacher, towards a legal insurance plan to be contracted by the WTU:
4082+Page | 102
4083+
4084+ 10/1/2021-9/30/2022* 10/1/2022-9/30/2023
4085+Self $16.50 $17.50
4086+* DCPS shall pay these amounts retroactive to October 1, 2021.
4087+37.5. Pension
4088+37.5.1. Teachers shall pay into the District of Columbia Teachers Retirement Fund,
4089+as stipulated by the District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB).
4090+37.5.2. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU and the DCRB to ensure proper
4091+payroll deduction for pension purposes.
4092+37.6. Other Retirement Plans
4093+37.6.1. DCPS shall collaborate with the WTU to ensure proper payroll deduction for
4094+other retirement plan options.
4095+37.6.2. The parties will establish a labor -management committee consisting of equal
4096+members of the WTU and DCPS representatives, assisted by subject matter
4097+experts from within D.C. Government as well as those appointed by the
4098+WTU to evaluate the feasibility, parameters, implementation, timeline, and
4099+appropriateness of a new, supplemental qualified retirement plan pursuant to
4100+Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or the same equivalent for
4101+teachers. The committee may seek funding for an actuarial study of such a
4102+program and may recommend potential legislative changes that would be
4103+required to implement such a change. The committee will report their
4104+findings to the President of the WTU, the Chancellor of DCPS, and the
4105+District of Columbia Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
4106+within 6 months of its first meeting.
4107+37.6.2.1. In the event that any other group of District employees receives or
4108+negotiates for the first time a benefit similar to the one described in
4109+Section 37.6.2 during the term of this agreement, the WTU and
4110+DCPS agree to promptly take all necessary steps to negotiate and
4111+implement an appropriate benefit for the employees covered by this
4112+Agreement.
4113+
4114+ARTICLE 38– PAYMENT POLICIES
4115+38.1. Ten-month, eleven-month, and twelve-month teachers shall be paid on a bi-weekly
4116+basis. A ten (10) month Teacher shall not lose pay for Saturdays, Sundays and/or legal
4117+holidays if he/she is in a non- pay status on the Friday before Saturday, the Monday
4118+following Sunday, and/or the day before and the day after the holiday.
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4120+
4121+38.2. Employees must choose either direct deposit of paychecks or to receive their paycheck
4122+in the mail at their home address of record. Employees choosing direct deposit must
4123+designate their choice of financial institution to receive the direct deposit. Employees
4124+not choosing direct deposit have the responsibility for ensuring that their current
4125+address is the address of record.
4126+38.3. When there is an administrative error on a salary check or payment, the error shall be
4127+corrected immediately, unless it is demonstrated in a particular case that this is not
4128+administratively possible.
4129+38.4. When an administrative error occurs which prevents teachers from being paid on the
4130+proper day, DCPS shall prepare and issue a supplemental check to the Teacher.
4131+38.5. Compensation for a Teacher granted leave under this Agreement shall be paid in the
4132+same manner as if they were on active duty during the period of such leave of absence
4133+reduced by the amount of contributions which he/she is required to make to the
4134+retirement fund, federal and state taxes, and any other contributions he/she may elect
4135+to make in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
4136+38.6. A Teacher, who is re- appointed, reassigned, or converted to an ET position within the
4137+bargaining unit shall be granted salary placement according to the number of years of
4138+full time teaching service at the time of salary certification as determined by DCPS.
4139+Salary placement shall be granted for each year of satisfactory service in a full-time,
4140+equivalent position in or outside DCPS, in an educational program of recognized
4141+standing as determined by DCPS, except that salary placement shall be limited to nine
4142+(9) years.
4143+38.7. A Teacher who is re- appointed, reassigned, or converted to an ET position of shop
4144+Teacher in the career development program shall be granted one (1) year of salary
4145+placement for each year of approved experience in the trades, as determined by DCPS,
4146+but shall be limited to nine (9) years of any combination of trade experience and/or
4147+educational service outside the Public Schools of the District of Columbia.
4148+38.8. DCPS shall “pick up” within the meaning of Subsection 414 (h) (2) of the Internal
4149+Revenue Code, each bargaining unit Teacher’s contribution to the Teachers’
4150+Retirement Fund. The employee’s basic pay shall be reduced by the full amount of
4151+retirement contribution. In determining retirement benefits, the employee’s
4152+contributions which are “picked up” by the employer shall be treated as base pay in the
4153+same manner as contributions made by the employee prior to the commencement of
4154+the “pick up” program. The contributions will be included in compensation for the
4155+purpose of retirement benefit calculation. The employer’s contribution to the
4156+Teachers’ Retirement Fund on behalf of the employee shall be calculated on the
4157+employee’s basic pay before the “pick up” is deducted.
4158+38.9. All ET personnel covered under the provisions of this Agreement shall be paid at a per
4159+diem rate for each day they are required to work following the closing day of the
4160+school year for teachers and before the opening day of the school year for teachers.
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4162+
4163+38.10. All bargaining unit Teachers shall be paid at the administrative premium rate provided
4164+for in this Agreement for performing job related duties or engaging in educational
4165+activities outside the regular school hours except as otherwise provided in the Extra
4166+Duty Pay guidelines, or as may be mutually agree to by the Supervisor and the
4167+bargaining unit Teacher involved. Pay for the performance of such duties and activities
4168+shall be approved by the Supervisor, his/her designee or other appropriate DCPS agent
4169+prior to the performance of such duties.
4170+
4171+ARTICLE 39 - REDUCTION- IN-FORCE, ABOLISHMENT AND FURLOUGH
4172+39.1. DCPS intends not to use the reduction in force (RIF) or abolishment procedures in
4173+cases commonly known as “Fall Equalization,” “Spring Excessing,” or in any other
4174+excess as defined in this Agreement. In these situations, DCPS intends to use the
4175+performance- based excessing and mutual consent provisions of this Agreement.
4176+39.2. DCPS shall notify the WTU in writing prior to any Furlough. This notice shall include
4177+the reasons for the Furlough and all timelines.
4178+39.3. Prior to the decision to implement a reduction in force and/or abolishment, DCPS shall
4179+discuss other possible options with the WTU.
4180+39.4. After DCPS has made a decision to effectuate any reduction in force, abolishment, or
4181+furlough, DCPS shall consult with the WTU regarding implementation.
4182+39.5. When DCPS determines a RIF, Abolishment, or Furlough may be necessary, the
4183+LSAT shall explore alternative ways to address the required budget reductions prior to
4184+making a recommendation that affects a reduction of personnel. If the Supervisor’s
4185+final decision departs from the recommendation of the LSAT , the Supervisor shall
4186+prepare a written justification. A copy of the justification shall be provided to the
4187+Chancellor and President of the WTU. Upon the request of the WTU President, the
4188+justification shall require the approval of the Chancellor, or the Chancellor’s designee
4189+prior to implementation of the RIF, Abolishment, or Furlough at the school.
4190+39.6. After the effective date of a reduction in force or an abolishment, DCPS shall offer
4191+multiple hiring opportunities, e.g., job fairs and interviews, for Teachers subject to the
4192+RIF or abolishment. DCPS shall provide the WTU a listing of all current vacancies
4193+and post such list on its Web site.
4194+39.7. As vacancies arise after the effective date of a reduction in force or abolishment,
4195+DCPS will require principals to interview 2 appropriately qualified Teachers who lost
4196+their positions as a result of the reduction in force or abolishment before considering
4197+any other candidate to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the school year.
4198+39.8. Reapplication Rights
4199+39.8.1. All Teachers who are separated by DCPS according to the provisions of this
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4201+
4202+article shall have the right to reapply to DCPS at any time.
4203+39.8.2. If rehired, such Teachers shall be placed on the next salary step for which
4204+they would have been eligible at the time of their separation.
4205+39.8.3. If rehired within one year of separation, such Teachers shall incur no break in
4206+service for pension purposes.
4207+ARTICLE 40 - SUFFICIENT FUNDS
4208+40.1. The Parties agree that all provisions of this Agreement are subject to the availability of
4209+funds.
4210+40.2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a promise that Congress, the DC
4211+Council, or any other organization shall appropriate sufficient funds to meet the
4212+obligations set forth in this Agreement.
4213+40.3. DCPS agrees to provide financial certification that DCPS can meet the obligations of
4214+this contract before moving toward final approval. The parties agree that the failure to
4215+provide the funds to meet the obligations of the Agreement pertaining to base salary,
4216+benefits (defined as the provisions governing optical, dental and legal benefits), and
4217+mutual consent, is a material breach of contract by DCPS. The consequences of that
4218+breach will be settled by a court or an arbitrator, unless otherwise negotiated by the
4219+Parties.
4220+
4221+ARTICLE 41 - AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY
4222+41.1. Both the DCPS and WTU agree that local school funding based on “actual Teacher
4223+salary” could lead to possible discrimination against senior Teachers with higher
4224+salaries. In order to ensure equity and prevent possible discrimination against senior
4225+Teachers and to maintain a successful balance of senior and newer teachers, DCPS
4226+agrees to maintain “average Teacher salary” as the formula for charging Teacher
4227+salaries to local schools.
4228+
4229+ARTICLE 42 – DURATION OF AGREEMENT
4230+42.1. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of DC Council approval, and shall
4231+remain in full force and effect until the 30th day of September 2023. It shall be
4232+automatically renewed from year to year thereafter, unless either party shall notify the
4233+other in writing by October 1 of the contract year in which this Agreement is due to
4234+expire that it desires to modify or terminate this Agreement. In the event that such
4235+notice is given, each party shall provide to the other its proposal for a successor
4236+Agreement by November 1st of that same contract year, identifying the articles and/or
4237+issues it proposes to modify in the successor Agreement, to the extent possible. It is
4238+the intent of the WTU and DCPS that contract negotiations will conclude in a manner that will allow negotiated compensation packages to be included in the DCPS annual
4239+budget request. However, such intent shall not be construed by either party as a
4240+requirement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect during the period of
4241+any negotiations.
4242+42.2. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly
4243+authorized representatives this 9-,b\. day of tJ,t14<£ , 2024.
4244+This agreement is subject to final review for financial and legal sufficiency, final verification
4245+of salary schedules, dates and typographical errors.
4246+ngton Teachers #6, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
4247+£LlY~
4248+Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor
4249+District of Columbia Public Schools
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4251+
4252+MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
4253+
4254+between
4255+
4256+DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4257+
4258+and
4259+
4260+WASHINGTON TEACHERS’ UNION, LOCAL #6, AMERICAN FEDERATIO N OF
4261+TEACHERS, AFL-CIO
4262+
4263+ The Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6, AFT, AFL-CIO (“WTU” or “Union”) and
4264+the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”), collectively referred to as the Parties, hereby
4265+enter into this Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), with respect to the working conditions,
4266+compensation, and other bargaining unit benefits for Athletic Trainers. This MOA is an
4267+addendum to the Parties’ collective bargaining agreement, covering the period of October 1,
4268+2020, through September 30, 2023, and continuing until a successor agreement is negotiated.
4269+This MOA shall go into effect immediately after full execution by both Parties, and shall be
4270+automatically renewed from year to year thereafter, unless either party shall notify the other in
4271+writing by October 1 of the contract year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to
4272+expire that it desires to modify or terminate this MOA. In the event that such notice is given,
4273+each party shall provide to the other its proposal for a successor MOA by November 1 of that
4274+same contract year, identifying the parties it proposes to modify in the successor MOA.
4275+
4276+ DCPS hereby recognizes WTU as the sole, and exclusive, representative for the purposes
4277+of negotiating all matters related to rates of pay, wages, benefits, hours of employment, and
4278+working conditions for employees of DCPS classified as Athletic Trainers. Further, the Parties
4279+agree to the following:
4280+
4281+1.1. Athletic Trainers
4282+1.1.1. Athletic Trainers covered under this section shall only be required to perform
4283+duties related to their special field and pursuant to the Board of Certification, Inc.
4284+(BOC).
4285+1.1.2. Athletic Trainers are ET-15/11 employees.
4286+1.1.3. Athletic Trainers shall work a 7.5- hour day, Monday through Friday, with
4287+Saturday obligations as provided in this Article. Any required hours worked in
4288+excess of 37.5 hours per week shall be compensated at 1 and 1/2 times the hourly
4289+ET 15/11 (ET 15/11 AT) pay scale rate of the Athletic Trainer performing the work.
4290+1.1.4. The school year for the Athletic Trainer is 210 days. The school year shall start no
4291+earlier than August 1, or the first regular school day (Monday – Friday) after August
4292+1, and end no later than the last day of the traditional school year for teachers or
4293+when an Athletic Trainer has reported to work for 210 days the last scheduled
4294+contest, whichever comes last. . Days 1 and 2 of the Athletic Trainer school year Page | 108
4295+
4296+shall be reserved for Athletic Trainers to plan and prepare.
4297+1.1.5. Athletic Trainers are entitled to all holidays, vacation days, and non- regular
4298+workdays (Saturdays and Sundays) off. If DCPS requires Athletic Trainers to work
4299+on holidays, Saturdays, or Sundays, it shall pay them in accordance with the
4300+premium pay provisions below.
4301+1.1.6. All days worked by Athletic Trainers, including Saturdays, Sundays, and
4302+holidays, shall be counted toward the 210 workdays for Athletic Trainers.
4303+1.1.7. DCPS shall provide a written list of Saturday, Sunday and holiday workdays to
4304+Athletic Trainers by: August 1st for the fall sports season, November 1st for the
4305+winter sports season, and February 1st for the spring sports season. The maximum
4306+required Saturday workdays is nine (9) per Athletic Trainer per school year. DCPS
4307+shall make every effort to notify Athletic Trainers of any schedule changes at least
4308+one calendar week of notice beforehand.
4309+1.1.8. Holidays are those days designated by the school year calendar, DCPS, the D.C.
4310+Code, and D.C. government, and all weekend days before or after a holiday.
4311+1.1.9. Holiday pay shall be one and one half (1 ½) times the daily salary amount of pay.
4312+The daily salary amount shall be calculated by dividing an individual’s annual
4313+salary by the number of contract days responsible for work.
4314+1.1.10. Any and all hours worked on scheduled holidays must have prior management
4315+approval in writing.
4316+1.1.11. If required to cover athletic events scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays, Athletic
4317+Trainers shall be paid, for hours worked, at 1 ½ times their ET -15/ 11 pay scale
4318+hourly rate.
4319+
4320+1.1.12. Athletic Trainers shall be provided with a duty- free meal period each day of no
4321+less than 45 minutes and no more than 60 minutes.
4322+1.2. Athletic Trainers are entitled to attend professional development sessions on the
4323+Professional Development days designated by DCPS for staff. Athletic Trainers who
4324+would like to take additional professional development during their tour of duty must be
4325+approved in writing at least one week in advance of the training.
4326+1.3. Each Athletic Trainer shall be provided access to an Athletic Training Room, a direct
4327+line telephone, internet access, a computer, a cellular telephone, sink with running water,
4328+and functioning ice machines as permitted by the existing physical facility design.
4329+1.4. Suitable space as approved by the school leader and as permitted by the existing physical
4330+plant shall be provided and maintained for the Athletic Trainers to carry out their Page | 109
4331+
4332+programs. Suitable space shall be included with future construction and renovations of
4333+senior high schools.
4334+1.5. DCPS shall establish and maintain an adequate staff of Athletic Trainers to allow for the
4335+highest quality of effective professional service delivery to Students.
4336+1.6. DCPS shall not require an Athletic Trainer to provide services in any building,
4337+institution, or area if there is a reasonable belief that the physical wellbeing of the
4338+Athletic Trainer is threatened, the place is unsafe, or conditions present safety concerns
4339+that would be remedied by leaving that location. The School Emergency Response Plan
4340+and Management Guide established by DCPS shall be followed.
4341+1.7. Supplies for startup of Fall sports shall be ordered and received by Athletic Trainers no
4342+later than September 30 of each school year.
4343+1.8. Except as provided above, Athletic Trainers shall have the same rights and privileges
4344+under the CBA as other ET-15/11 employees covered by the CBA.
4345+
4346+IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOA by their duly authorized
4347+representatives.
4348+
4349+DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC
4350+SCHOOLS
4351+WASHINGTON TEACHERS’ UNION
4352+LOCAL #6, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
4353+TEACHERS, AFL-CIO
4354+
4355+_________________
4356+Lewis Ferebee
4357+Chancellor
4358+District of Columbia Public Schools
4359+
4360+
4361+_________________ Jacqueline Pogue Lyons
4362+President
4363+Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6
4364+American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
4365+Date: Date:
4366+ Washington Teacher's Union
4367+ET-15 Salary Schedule
4368+Effective October 13, 2019
4369+Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
4370+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
4371+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
4372+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
4373+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$
4374+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$
4375+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$
4376+Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
4377+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
4378+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
4379+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
4380+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$
4381+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$
4382+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$
4383+Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
4384+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
4385+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
4386+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
4387+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$
4388+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$
4389+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$
4390+Longevity Placements
4391+Longevity Placements
4392+FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
4393+17-18 Yrs
4394+Service
4395+19-20 Yrs
4396+Service
4397+21+ Yrs
4398+Service
4399+17-18 Yrs
4400+Service
4401+19-20 Yrs
4402+Service
4403+21+ Yrs
4404+Service
4405+FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
4406+17-18 Yrs
4407+Service
4408+19-20 Yrs
4409+Service
4410+21+ Yrs
4411+Service
4412+Longevity Placements
4413+FY 2020 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 MonthPage | 110 Washington Teacher's Union
4414+ET-15 Salary Schedule
4415+Effective October 11, 2020
4416+Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
4417+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
4418+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
4419+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
4420+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$
4421+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$
4422+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$
4423+Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
4424+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
4425+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
4426+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
4427+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$
4428+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$
4429+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$
4430+Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
4431+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
4432+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
4433+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
4434+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$
4435+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$
4436+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$
4437+Longevity Placements
4438+Longevity Placements
4439+FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
4440+17-18 Yrs
4441+Service
4442+19-20 Yrs
4443+Service
4444+21+ Yrs
4445+Service
4446+17-18 Yrs
4447+Service
4448+19-20 Yrs
4449+Service
4450+21+ Yrs
4451+Service
4452+FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
4453+17-18 Yrs
4454+Service
4455+19-20 Yrs
4456+Service
4457+21+ Yrs
4458+Service
4459+Longevity Placements
4460+FY 2021 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 MonthPage | 111 Washington Teacher's Union
4461+ET-15 Salary Schedule
4462+Effective October 10, 2021
4463+Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
4464+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
4465+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
4466+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
4467+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$
4468+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$
4469+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$
4470+Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
4471+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
4472+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
4473+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
4474+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$
4475+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$
4476+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$
4477+Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
4478+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
4479+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
4480+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
4481+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$
4482+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$
4483+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$
4484+17-18 Yrs
4485+Service
4486+19-20 Yrs
4487+Service
4488+21+ Yrs
4489+Service
4490+FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
4491+17-18 Yrs
4492+Service
4493+19-20 Yrs
4494+Service
4495+21+ Yrs
4496+Service
4497+Longevity Placements
4498+FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month
4499+Longevity Placements
4500+FY 2022 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
4501+17-18 Yrs
4502+Service
4503+19-20 Yrs
4504+Service
4505+21+ Yrs
4506+Service
4507+Longevity PlacementsPage | 112 Washington Teacher's Union
4508+ET-15 Salary Schedule
4509+Effective October 9, 2022
4510+Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
4511+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
4512+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
4513+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
4514+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$
4515+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$
4516+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$
4517+Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
4518+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
4519+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
4520+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
4521+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$
4522+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$
4523+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$
4524+Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
4525+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
4526+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
4527+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
4528+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$
4529+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$
4530+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$
4531+17-18 Yrs
4532+Service
4533+19-20 Yrs
4534+Service
4535+21+ Yrs
4536+Service
4537+FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 11 Month
4538+17-18 Yrs
4539+Service
4540+19-20 Yrs
4541+Service
4542+21+ Yrs
4543+Service
4544+Longevity Placements
4545+FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 12 Month
4546+Longevity Placements
4547+FY 2023 ET 15 Salary Schedule - 10 Month
4548+17-18 Yrs
4549+Service
4550+19-20 Yrs
4551+Service
4552+21+ Yrs
4553+Service
4554+Longevity PlacementsPage | 113 Washington Teacher's Union
4555+EG 09 Salary Schedule
4556+FY 20 - 23
4557+Adjustment: 2.0% 1 2 2
4558+Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
4559+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$
4560+Adjustment: 2.5% 1 2 2
4561+Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
4562+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$
4563+Adjustment: 3.5% 1 2 2
4564+Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
4565+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$
4566+Adjustment: 4.0% 1 2 2
4567+Education Level Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9Step 10-16
4568+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$
4569+Longevity Placements
4570+17-18 Yrs
4571+Service
4572+BA/BS+30 &
4573+Above
4574+19-20 Yrs
4575+Service
4576+BA/BS+30 &
4577+Above
4578+21+ Yrs
4579+Service
4580+BA/BS+30 &
4581+Above
4582+FY 2020 Effective October 13, 2019
4583+17-18 Yrs
4584+Service
4585+BA/BS+30 &
4586+Above
4587+19-20 Yrs
4588+Service
4589+BA/BS+30 &
4590+Above
4591+21+ Yrs
4592+Service
4593+BA/BS+30 &
4594+Above
4595+Longevity Placements
4596+FY 2021 Effective October 11, 2020
4597+17-18 Yrs
4598+Service
4599+BA/BS+30 &
4600+Above
4601+19-20 Yrs
4602+Service
4603+BA/BS+30 &
4604+Above
4605+21+ Yrs
4606+Service
4607+BA/BS+30 &
4608+Above
4609+Longevity Placements
4610+FY 2022 Effective October 10, 2021
4611+Longevity Placements
4612+FY 2023 Effective October 9, 2022
4613+17-18 Yrs
4614+Service
4615+BA/BS+30 &
4616+Above
4617+19-20 Yrs
4618+Service
4619+BA/BS+30 &
4620+Above
4621+21+ Yrs
4622+Service
4623+BA/BS+30 &
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4649+The Washington Teachers’ Union
4650+1239 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
4651+Washington, DC 20003
4652+www.wtulocal6.org
4653+
4654+
4655+ ‘˜‡”‡–‘ˆ–Š‡‹•–”‹…–‘ˆ‘Ž—„‹ƒ
4656+ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ–Š‡Š‹‡ˆ ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽˆˆ‹…‡”
4657+
4658+Glen Lee
4659+Š‹‡ˆ ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽˆˆ‹…‡”
4660+
4661+
4662+
4663+
4664+
4665+suwr‡•›Ž˜ƒ‹ƒ˜‡—‡áá—‹–‡truვŠ‹‰–‘átrrrv trt ytyætvyx
4666+™™™ä…ˆ‘䆅䉑˜
4667+MEMORANDUM 
4668+
4669+TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson
4670+ Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia
4671+
4672+FROM: Glen Lee
4673+ Chief Financial Officer
4674+
4675+DATE: January 13, 2023
4676+
4677+SUBJECT:  Fiscal Impact Statement – Compensation and Working Conditions
4678+Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the
4679+Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of
4680+Teachers Approval Resolution of 2023
4681+
4682+REFERENCE: Draft resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on
4683+January 12, 2023
4684+
4685+
4686+Conclusion
4687+
4688+ —†•ƒ”‡•—ˆˆ‹…‹‡–‹–Š‡ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx„—†‰‡–ƒ†ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒ–‘
4689+‹’Ž‡‡––Š‡”‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ä
4690+
4691+Š‡ ”‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ ™‹ŽŽ ƒ’’”‘˜‡ ’ƒ› ‹…”‡ƒ•‡• ƒ† ‘–Š‡” …‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ –Šƒ– ™‹ŽŽ …‘•– –Š‡ ‹•–”‹…– ‘ˆ
4692+‘Ž—„‹ƒ —„Ž‹… …Š‘‘Ž•    ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž› Dsys ‹ŽŽ‹‘ ‹ ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtuƒ†ƒ–‘–ƒŽ‘ˆ
4693+ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›Dvv{‹ŽŽ‹‘ˆ”‘ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx䑈—†–Š‹•…‘•–á
4694+”‡“—‹”‡•ƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽˆ—†‹‰‘ˆDsvz‹ŽŽ‹‘‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtuƒ†ƒ–‘–ƒŽ‘ˆDuvx‹ŽŽ‹‘ˆ”‘ˆ‹•…ƒŽ
4695+›‡ƒ”trtu–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx䊋•ˆ—†‹‰‹•ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡ˆ”‘–Š‡‘”ˆ‘”…‡ ˜‡•–‡–• —†
4696+ƒ†–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ‡…‘˜‡”›Žƒ…–  ä
4697+
4698+
4699+Background
4700+
4701+Š‡”‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ƒ’’”‘˜‡•ƒ™‘”‹‰…‘†‹–‹‘•ƒ†…‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ƒ‰”‡‡‡–„‡–™‡‡ƒ†–Š‡
4702+ƒ•Š‹‰–‘‡ƒ…Š‡”•ï‹‘  á‘…ƒŽSx‘ˆ–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ ‡†‡”ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š‡”•ä –‹•‹‡ˆˆ‡…–
4703+ˆ”‘…–‘„‡”sátrs{–Š”‘—‰Š‡’–‡„‡”urátrtu䊇ƒ‰”‡‡‡–…‘˜‡”•ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›wáwzr
4704+–‡ƒ…Š‡”•á•‘…‹ƒŽ™‘”‡”•á–Š‡”ƒ’‹•–•á…‘ƒ…Š‡•áƒ†‘–Š‡”•…Š‘‘Ž’‡”•‘‡Ž™‹–Šƒƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡•ƒŽƒ”›‘ˆ
4705+ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›D{sátrrä
4706+ Š‡ ‘‘”ƒ„Ž‡Š‹Ž‡†‡Ž•‘
4707+ ãò‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ƒ†‘”‹‰‘†‹–‹‘•‰”‡‡‡–„‡–™‡‡–Š‡‹•–”‹…–‘ˆ‘Ž—„‹ƒ—„Ž‹……Š‘‘Ž•ƒ†
4708+–Š‡ƒ•Š‹‰–‘‡ƒ…Š‡”•ï‹‘á‘…ƒŽSx‘ˆ–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ ‡†‡”ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š‡”•’’”‘˜ƒŽ‡•‘Ž—–‹‘‘ˆ
4709+trtuá󔃈–‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ƒ•’”‘˜‹†‡†–‘–Š‡ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ‡˜‡—‡ƒŽ›•‹•‘ƒ—ƒ”›státrtuä
4710+
4711+ƒ‰‡2‘ˆ5
4712+
4713+ …”‡ƒ•‡•–‘ƒ•‡ƒŽƒ”›ƒ†‡–‡–‹‘‘—•
4714+
4715+ƒ”‰ƒ‹‹‰—‹–‡„‡”•™‹ŽŽ”‡…‡‹˜‡–Š‡ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰‹…”‡ƒ•‡•–‘„ƒ•‡•ƒŽƒ”›á‡ˆˆ‡…–‹˜‡…–‘„‡”s‘ˆ
4716+‡ƒ…Š‘ˆ–Š‡ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰›‡ƒ”•ã
4717+x tär’‡”…‡–‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtrâ
4718+x täw’‡”…‡–‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtsâ
4719+x uäw’‡”…‡–‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtt⃐†
4720+x vär’‡”…‡–‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtuä
4721+
4722+‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡’ƒ›‡–•™‹ŽŽ„‡ƒ†‡–‘…—””‡–„ƒ”‰ƒ‹‹‰—‹–‡„‡”•ƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ•–Š‘•‡™Š‘†‹‡†‘”
4723+”‡–‹”‡††—”‹‰–Š‡trs{–Š”‘—‰Štrtt•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”•ä
4724+
4725+††‹–‹‘ƒŽŽ›á…—””‡–‡„‡”•™‹ŽŽ”‡…‡‹˜‡ƒv’‡”…‡–”‡–‡–‹‘„‘—•‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu‘–‘’‘ˆ
4726+–Š‡„ƒ•‡•ƒŽƒ”›‹…”‡ƒ•‡•ä
4727+
4728+††‹–‹‘ƒŽƒ›
4729+
4730+ ƒ††‹–‹‘–‘‹…”‡ƒ•‡•‹„ƒ•‡’ƒ›á‡„‡”•™‹ŽŽ„‡‡Ž‹‰‹„Ž‡ˆ‘”•‡˜‡”ƒŽ–›’‡•‘ˆƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽ’ƒ›–Šƒ–
4731+ƒ”‡‡‹–Š‡”‡™Ž›…”‡ƒ–‡†„›–Š‡…‘–”ƒ…–‘”‹…”‡ƒ•‡†„›–Š‡…‘–”ƒ…–ã
4732+
4733+x ò ƒ”†–‘ˆ‹ŽŽó’‘•‹–‹‘•”‡–‡–‹‘„‘—•ƒ‡™–›’‡‘ˆ’ƒ›–Šƒ–™‹ŽŽ‰‹˜‡Dsáwrr’‡”›‡ƒ”‹
4734+•…Š‘‘Ž ›‡ƒ”• trtt –Š”‘—‰Š trtu ƒ† trtu –Š”‘—‰Š trtv –‘ ‡„‡”•‹òŠƒ”†–‘ˆ‹ŽŽó
4735+’‘•‹–‹‘•ä ƒ”†–‘ˆ‹ŽŽ’‘•‹–‹‘•ƒ”‡†‡ˆ‹‡†ƒ•‘…‹ƒŽ‘”‡”á•›…Š‘Ž‘‰‹•–á’‡…‹ƒŽ†—…ƒ–‹‘á
4736+ƒ–Š …‹‡…‡á ‘”Ž† ƒ‰—ƒ‰‡•á ’‡‡…Š ƒ–Š‘Ž‘‰‹•–á ……—’ƒ–‹‘ƒŽŠ‡”ƒ’‹•–ኛ•‹…ƒŽ
4737+Š‡”ƒ’‹•–ა†  –‹‡”ƒ–ä
4738+
4739+x –‹’‡†• ˆ‘” ’‡…‹ƒŽ †—…ƒ–‹‘ ‡•‹‰‡‡•á ‘…ƒŽ †—…ƒ–‹‘ ‰‡…‹‡•‡’”‡•‡–ƒ–‹˜‡•á ƒ†
4740+ƒ•‡ƒƒ‰‡”•‡„‡”•‹–Š‡•‡’‘•‹–‹‘•™‹ŽŽ”‡…‡‹˜‡ƒ•–‹’‡†‘ˆDsáwrr ’‡”›‡ƒ” ‹
4741+•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”•trtt–Š”‘—‰Štrtuƒ†trtu–Š”‘—‰Štrtvˆ‘”ƒƒ‰‹‰•’‡…‹ƒŽ‹œ‡††—–‹‡•
4742+”‡Žƒ–‡†–‘Ž‡‰ƒŽ…‘’Ž‹ƒ…‡ƒ†•‡”˜‹…‡†‡Ž‹˜‡”›äŠ‹••–‹’‡†‹•‡™ä
4743+
4744+x †‹‹•–”ƒ–‹˜‡”‡‹—ƒ›™‹ŽŽ„‡‹…”‡ƒ•‡†ˆ”‘Dvr’‡”Š‘—”–‘Dxr’‡”Š‘—”•–ƒ”–‹‰
4745+‹–Š‡trtt–Š”‘—‰Š trtu•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”ä †‹‹•–”ƒ–‹˜‡’”‡‹—’ƒ›‹•‰‹˜‡ˆ‘”•—‡”
4746+•…Š‘‘Žáƒ–—”†ƒ›•…Š‘‘Žáƒˆ–‡”æ•…Š‘‘Ž’”‘‰”ƒ•á…Žƒ••…‘˜‡”ƒ‰‡áƒ†‘–Š‡”‡Ž‹‰‹„Ž‡ƒ…–‹˜‹–‹‡•
4747+ƒ’’”‘˜‡†„›–Š‡•—’‡”˜‹•‘”‘”ä
4748+
4749+x Ž‡‡–ƒ”› ”ƒ†‡ Šƒ‹”  ƒ‡™ •–‹’‡† ‘ˆ Dsárrr ’‡” ›‡ƒ” ˆ‘” ‡Ž‡‡–ƒ”› ‰”ƒ†‡ …Šƒ‹”•
4750+•–ƒ”–‹‰‹•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”trtt–Š”‘—‰Štrtuä
4751+
4752+x ‡ƒ…Š‡” ƒ† –ŠŽ‡–‹… ”ƒ‹‡” •–ƒ”–æ—’ ƒŽŽ‘…ƒ–‹‘  –Š‡ …‘–”ƒ…–‹…”‡ƒ•‡•–Š‡•–ƒ”–æ—’
4753+ƒŽŽ‘…ƒ–‹‘ˆ‘”‹•–”—…–‹‘ƒŽ•—’’Ž‹‡•ˆ”‘Dtrr–‘Dtwrƒ›‡ƒ”ä
4754+
4755+‡‡ˆ‹–•
4756+ Š‡…‘–”ƒ…–‹…”‡ƒ•‡•‡„‡”•ï‘’–‹…ƒŽá†‡–ƒŽáƒ†Ž‡‰ƒŽ„‡‡ˆ‹–•„›–Š‡ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰ƒ‘—–•ã
4757+ Š‡ ‘‘”ƒ„Ž‡Š‹Ž‡†‡Ž•‘
4758+ ãò‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ƒ†‘”‹‰‘†‹–‹‘•‰”‡‡‡–„‡–™‡‡–Š‡‹•–”‹…–‘ˆ‘Ž—„‹ƒ—„Ž‹……Š‘‘Ž•ƒ†
4759+–Š‡ƒ•Š‹‰–‘‡ƒ…Š‡”•ï‹‘á‘…ƒŽSx‘ˆ–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ ‡†‡”ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š‡”•’’”‘˜ƒŽ‡•‘Ž—–‹‘‘ˆ
4760+trtuá󔃈–‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ƒ•’”‘˜‹†‡†–‘–Š‡ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ‡˜‡—‡ƒŽ›•‹•‘ƒ—ƒ”›státrtuä
4761+
4762+ƒ‰‡3‘ˆ5
4763+
4764+x ’–‹…ƒŽã …ƒŽ‡†ƒ”›‡ƒ”•trttƒ†trtu™‹ŽŽ…‘–”‹„—–‡Dträw{’‡”‘–Šáƒ†‹trtv
4765+™‹ŽŽ…‘–”‹„—–‡Dtsäxt’‡”‘–Šä—””‡–Ž›…‘–”‹„—–‡•Dszäxz’‡”‘–Šä
4766+
4767+x ‡–ƒŽ •‡Žˆ 㠐…ƒŽ‡†ƒ”›‡ƒ”•trttátrtuა†trtvᙋŽŽ…‘–”‹„—–‡DvsättáDvuäx{á
4768+ƒ†Dvwäzy’‡”‘–Šá”‡•’‡…–‹˜‡Ž›ä—””‡–Ž›…‘–”‹„—–‡•Duxäur’‡”‘–Šä
4769+
4770+x ‡–ƒŽ ˆƒ‹Ž› 㠐…ƒŽ‡†ƒ”›‡ƒ”•trttátrtuა†trtvᙋŽŽ…‘–”‹„—–‡DztävwáDzuävrá
4771+Dzyäwy’‡”‘–Šá”‡•’‡…–‹˜‡Ž›ä—””‡–Ž›…‘–”‹„—–‡•Dytäxr’‡”‘–Šä
4772+
4773+x ‡‰ƒŽã ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”•trttátrtuა†trtvᙋŽŽ…‘–”‹„—–‡DsxäwráDsyäwrა†Dszätw
4774+„‹™‡‡Ž›á”‡•’‡…–‹˜‡Ž›ä—””‡–Ž›…‘–”‹„—–‡•Dsuäwr„‹™‡‡Ž›ä
4775+
4776+‘‘–Š‡”’”‘˜‹•‹‘•‹–Š‡ƒ‰”‡‡‡–Šƒ˜‡ƒˆ‹•…ƒŽ‹’ƒ…–ä
4777+
4778+Financial Plan Impact
4779+
4780+ —†•ƒ”‡•—ˆˆ‹…‹‡–‹–Š‡ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx„—†‰‡–ƒ†ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒ–‘
4781+‹’Ž‡‡––Š‡”‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ä
4782+
4783+Š‡”‡•‘Ž—–‹‘™‹ŽŽƒ’’”‘˜‡’ƒ›‹…”‡ƒ•‡•ƒ†‘–Š‡”…‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘–Šƒ–™‹ŽŽ…‘•–ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›
4784+Dsys‹ŽŽ‹‘‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtuƒ†ƒ–‘–ƒŽ‘ˆƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›Dvv{‹ŽŽ‹‘ˆ”‘ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu
4785+–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx䑈—†–Š‹•…‘•–ᔇ“—‹”‡•ƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽˆ—†‹‰‘ˆDsvz‹ŽŽ‹‘‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ
4786+›‡ƒ”trtuƒ†ƒ–‘–ƒŽ‘ˆDuvx‹ŽŽ‹‘ˆ”‘ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtx䊋•ˆ—†‹‰‹•
4787+ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡ˆ”‘–Š‡‘”ˆ‘”…‡ ˜‡•–‡–• —†ƒ†ä
4788+
4789+Š‡ƒŒ‘”‹–›‘ˆ–Š‡…‘•–‘ˆ–Š‡ƒ‰”‡‡‡–…‘‡•ˆ”‘–Š‡‹…”‡ƒ•‡•–‘„ƒ•‡’ƒ›á™Š‹…Š™‹ŽŽ–‘–ƒŽDstx
4790+‹ŽŽ‹‘‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu ‹…Ž—†‹‰”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡ƒ‘—–•†—‡ˆ‘”ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”•trtrátrtsა†trtt
4791+s á
4792+ƒ† Duyz ‹ŽŽ‹‘ ‘˜‡” –Š‡ ˆ‘—”曇ƒ” „—†‰‡– ƒ† ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ ’ŽƒäŠ‡ v ’‡”…‡– „‘—• †—‡ ƒ– –Š‡
4793+„‡‰‹‹‰‘ˆˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu™‹ŽŽ…‘•–‡ƒ”Ž›Dtu‹ŽŽ‹‘ä
4794+
4795+††‹–‹‘ƒŽ’ƒ›á‹–Š‡ˆ‘”‘ˆ„‘—•‡•ˆ‘”Šƒ”†–‘ˆ‹ŽŽ’‘•‹–‹‘•á•–‹’‡†•áƒ†’”‡‹—•ˆ‘”ƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽ
4796+†—–‹‡•á™‹ŽŽ„‡‰‹˜‡–‘Žƒ”‰‡—„‡”•‘ˆ–‡ƒ…Š‡”•áƒ†™‹ŽŽ–‘–ƒŽ Dsy ‹ŽŽ‹‘ ‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ ›‡ƒ”trtu
4797+ ‹…Ž—†‹‰”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡ƒ‘—–• ƒ†Duw‹ŽŽ‹‘‘˜‡”–Š‡ˆ‘—”曇ƒ”„—†‰‡–ƒ†ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒä—”
4798+‡•–‹ƒ–‡‘ˆŠ‘™ƒ›–‡ƒ…Š‡”•™‹ŽŽ„‡‰‹˜‡‡ƒ…Šˆ‘”‘ˆ’ƒ›‹•„ƒ•‡†‘’‘•‹–‹‘ƒ†’ƒ›†ƒ–ƒˆ”‘
4799+–Š‡‡’ƒ”–‡–‘ˆ —ƒ‡•‘—”…‡•   ƒ†áƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ•†ƒ–ƒˆ”‘–Š‡ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ–Š‡–ƒ–‡
4800+—’‡”‹–‡†‡–‘ˆ†—…ƒ–‹‘‘•…Š‘‘Žƒ†‰”ƒ†‡…‘—–•ä—”ƒ••—’–‹‘•ˆ‘”–Š‡•‡‡•–‹ƒ–‡•ƒ”‡‹
4801+–Š‡–ƒ„Ž‡„‡Ž‘™ä
4802+
4803+ …”‡ƒ•‡•‹‘’–‹…ƒŽá†‡–ƒŽáƒ†Ž‡‰ƒŽ„‡‡ˆ‹–•áƒ†ƒ††‹–‹‘ƒŽ…‘•–•ˆ”‘–Š‡‡†‹…ƒ”‡–ƒšá™‹ŽŽ–‘–ƒŽ
4804+ƒ’’”‘š‹ƒ–‡Ž›Dv‹ŽŽ‹‘‹ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtu ‹…Ž—†‹‰”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡ƒ‘—–• ƒ†Dsu‹ŽŽ‹‘‘˜‡”
4805+–Š‡ˆ‘—”曇ƒ”„—†‰‡–ƒ†ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒä
4806+
4807+
4808+s‡‡•–‹ƒ–‡–Šƒ––Š‡—„‡”‘ˆ–‡ƒ…Š‡”•‘™‡†”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡’ƒ›‡–•ƒ”‡uáyt{–‡ƒ…Š‡”•‡’Ž‘›‡†•‹…‡ƒ–
4809+Ž‡ƒ•– •…Š‘‘Ž ›‡ƒ” trs{ –Š”‘—‰Š trtrá vtz –‡ƒ…Š‡”• ‡’Ž‘›‡† •‹…‡ •…Š‘‘Ž ›‡ƒ” trtr –Š”‘—‰Š trtsá wzw
4810+–‡ƒ…Š‡”•‡’Ž‘›‡†•‹…‡•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”trts–Š”‘—‰Štrttás{r–‡ƒ…Š‡”•™Š‘”‡–‹”‡††—”‹‰–Š‡trs{–Š”‘—‰Š
4811+trtt•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”•áƒ†sv–‡ƒ…Š‡”•™Š‘†‹‡††—”‹‰–Š‡trs{–Š”‘—‰Štrtt•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”•ä Š‡ ‘‘”ƒ„Ž‡Š‹Ž‡†‡Ž•‘
4812+ ãò‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ƒ†‘”‹‰‘†‹–‹‘•‰”‡‡‡–„‡–™‡‡–Š‡‹•–”‹…–‘ˆ‘Ž—„‹ƒ—„Ž‹……Š‘‘Ž•ƒ†
4813+–Š‡ƒ•Š‹‰–‘‡ƒ…Š‡”•ï‹‘á‘…ƒŽSx‘ˆ–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ ‡†‡”ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š‡”•’’”‘˜ƒŽ‡•‘Ž—–‹‘‘ˆ
4814+trtuá󔃈–‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ƒ•’”‘˜‹†‡†–‘–Š‡ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ‡˜‡—‡ƒŽ›•‹•‘ƒ—ƒ”›státrtuä
4815+
4816+ƒ‰‡4‘ˆ5
4817+
4818+‡•‹‘’ƒ›‡–•†—‡–‘—‹‘‡„‡”•—’‘”‡–‹”‡‡–™‹ŽŽ‹…”‡ƒ•‡†—‡–‘–Š‡’ƒ›‹…”‡ƒ•‡•
4819+ ‡š…Ž—†‹‰’ƒ›–Šƒ–‹•‘æ’‡•‹‘ƒ„Ž‡á•—…Šƒ•–Š‡•–‹’‡†•ˆ‘”‡Ž‡‡–ƒ”›‰”ƒ†‡…Šƒ‹”• 䐐—ƒŽ
4820+‹…”‡ƒ•‡• ‹ ’‡•‹‘ ’ƒ›‡–• ƒ”‡ …ƒŽ…—Žƒ–‡† ‹ –Š‡ ƒ…–—ƒ”‹ƒŽ ˜ƒŽ—ƒ–‹‘ †‘‡ ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‹•–”‹…– ‘ˆ
4821+‘Ž—„‹ƒ‡–‹”‡‡–‘ƒ”†ƒ†ƒ”‡„ƒ•‡†‘ƒ••—’–‹‘•‘ˆ‹ˆŽƒ–‹‘á’ƒ›”‘ŽŽ‰”‘™–Šá‹…”‡ƒ•‡•‹
4822+’ƒ›„ƒ•‡†‘›‡ƒ”•‘ˆ•‡”˜‹…‡áƒ†‘–Š‡”ˆƒ…–‘”•ä
4823+tŠ‡ƒ…–—ƒ”‹ƒŽ˜ƒŽ—ƒ–‹‘á™Š‹…Š‹•’—„Ž‹•Š‡†ƒ—ƒŽŽ›á
4824+™‹ŽŽ„‡—’†ƒ–‡†–‘‹…Ž—†‡–Š‡–‡”•‘ˆ–Š‡‡™ƒ‰”‡‡‡–ა†ƒ›”‡“—‹”‡†‹…”‡ƒ•‡•–‘ƒ—ƒŽ
4825+…‘–”‹„—–‹‘•—•–„‡”‡ˆŽ‡…–‡†‹–Š‡ˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trtv–Š”‘—‰Šˆ‹•…ƒŽ›‡ƒ”trty’”‘’‘•‡†„—†‰‡–ƒ†
4826+ˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒä
4827+
4828+Cost of the Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between District of
4829+Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union, Effective FY 2020 - FY 2023
4830+($ in thousands)
4831+ FY 2023
4832+(a) FY 2024
4833+(b) FY 2025
4834+(c) FY 2026
4835+(d)
4836+Four-Year
4837+Total
4838+ƒ•‡ƒŽƒ”›
4839+ …”‡ƒ•‡•DstxárrzDyuázstDzvárrzD{váuztDuyzátst
4840+v¨‘—•‹  trtu
4841+Dttá{rvDr Dr DrDttá{rv
4842+††‹–‹‘ƒŽƒ›
4843+ ‡  DsyáuswDwáztuDwáztuDwáztuDuváyzu
4844+‡‡ˆ‹–•
4845+ ˆ  DváuzuDtáyryDtá{txDuáryxDsuár{t
4846+TOTAL COST $170,610 $82,343 $92,757 $103,281 $448,991
4847+‘…ƒŽ‘”–‹‘‘ˆ ‘–ƒŽ‘•–
4848+ ‰  Dsyrás{wDzsáyxxD{tásryDsrtáwwzDvvxáxty
4849+ —†‹‰ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡ ‹ trtu
4850+—†‰‡–ƒ†
4851+ ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽŽƒ
4852+ Š 
4853+ Dttástw  Dtvárxt  Dtxárrv  Dtyá{wv  Dsrrásvw 
4854+COST FUNDED BY
4855+WORKFORCE
4856+INVESTMENTS
4857+AND ARPA $148,070 $57,705 $66,103 $74,605 $346,482
4858+ƒ„Ž‡‘–‡•
4859+ ƒ  …Ž—†‡•”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡ƒ‘—–•†—‡ˆ‘” trtrá trtsა† trtt䇖”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡’ƒ›”ƒ‹•‡•ƒ”‡†—‡–‘
4860+–‡ƒ…Š‡”•…—””‡–Ž›‡’Ž‘›‡†™Š‘™‡”‡ƒŽ•‘‡’Ž‘›‡††—”‹‰’”‹‘”…‘–”ƒ…–›‡ƒ”•ƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ•–‡ƒ…Š‡”•™Š‘
4861+†‹‡†‘””‡–‹”‡††—”‹‰•…Š‘‘Ž›‡ƒ”•trs{–Š”‘—‰Štrtrƒ†trts–Š”‘—‰Štrttä
4862+ „ ••—‡••ƒŽƒ”‹‡•‹…”‡ƒ•‡„›säyw’‡”…‡–ä
4863+ … ••—‡••ƒŽƒ”‹‡•‹…”‡ƒ•‡„›säyw’‡”…‡–ä
4864+ † ••—‡••ƒŽƒ”‹‡•‹…”‡ƒ•‡„›säyw’‡”…‡–ä
4865+ ‡  …Ž—†‡•’ƒ›ˆ‘”Šƒ”†–‘ˆ‹ŽŽ’‘•‹–‹‘• táttr’‡”•‘‡Ž’ƒ‹†Dsáwrr á •’‡…‹ƒŽ‹œ‡††—–›•–‹’‡† sássw
4866+’‡”•‘‡Ž’ƒ‹†Dsáwrr ᇎ‡‡–ƒ”›‰”ƒ†‡…Šƒ‹”• xvu’‡”•‘‡Ž’ƒ‹†Dsárrr á–‡ƒ…Š‡”ƒ†ƒ–ŠŽ‡–‹…–”ƒ‹‡”
4867+•–ƒ”–æ—’ƒŽŽ‘…ƒ–‹‘ wáwzr’‡”•‘‡Ž™‹–ŠƒDwr‹…”‡ƒ•‡‹ƒŽŽ‘…ƒ–‹‘ ა†ƒ†‹‹•–”ƒ–‹˜‡’”‡‹—’ƒ› ƒ
4868+Dtr‹…”‡ƒ•‡‘ƒ…‘„‹‡†–‘–ƒŽ‘ˆtvwáruxŠ‘—”•‘ˆ™‘” 䊇–‹‹‰‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š–›’‡‘ˆ’ƒ›‘˜‡”–Š‡†—”ƒ–‹‘
4869+‘ˆ–Š‡…‘–”ƒ…–˜ƒ”‹‡•„ƒ•‡†‘…‘–”ƒ…–Žƒ‰—ƒ‰‡ä
4870+ ‘–‡•ƒ”‡…‘–‹—‡†‘ˆ‘ŽŽ‘™‹‰’ƒ‰‡ 
4871+
4872+t‡‡Š––’•ã †…”„䆅䉑˜ •‡”˜‹…‡ ƒ…–—ƒ”‹ƒŽ昃Ž—ƒ–‹‘• Š‡ ‘‘”ƒ„Ž‡Š‹Ž‡†‡Ž•‘
4873+ ãò‘’‡•ƒ–‹‘ƒ†‘”‹‰‘†‹–‹‘•‰”‡‡‡–„‡–™‡‡–Š‡‹•–”‹…–‘ˆ‘Ž—„‹ƒ—„Ž‹……Š‘‘Ž•ƒ†
4874+–Š‡ƒ•Š‹‰–‘‡ƒ…Š‡”•ï‹‘á‘…ƒŽSx‘ˆ–Š‡‡”‹…ƒ ‡†‡”ƒ–‹‘‘ˆ‡ƒ…Š‡”•’’”‘˜ƒŽ‡•‘Ž—–‹‘‘ˆ
4875+trtuá󔃈–‡•‘Ž—–‹‘ƒ•’”‘˜‹†‡†–‘–Š‡ˆˆ‹…‡‘ˆ‡˜‡—‡ƒŽ›•‹•‘ƒ—ƒ”›státrtuä
4876+
4877+ƒ‰‡5‘ˆ5
4878+
4879+ ˆ  …Ž—†‡•‹…”‡ƒ•‡•‹‘’–‹…ƒŽá†‡–ƒŽáƒ†Ž‡‰ƒŽ„‡‡ˆ‹–•ƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ•ƒsävw’‡”…‡–‡†‹…ƒ”‡–ƒš‘–Š‡„ƒ•‡
4880+’ƒ›‹…”‡ƒ•‡•ƒ†„‘—•ä
4881+ ‰ {{äu’‡”…‡–‘ˆ–‡ƒ…Š‡”•ƒŽƒ”‹‡•ƒ”‡’ƒ‹†ˆ‘”™‹–ŠŽ‘…ƒŽˆ—†•ä‡ƒ••—‡‘掑…ƒŽˆ—†•‘—”…‡•™‹ŽŽ„‡
4882+ƒ’’Ž‹‡†–‘–Š‡…‘•–‘ˆ–Š‡ƒ‰”‡‡‡–ˆ‘”…—””‡–ƒ†ˆ—–—”‡…‘•–•„—–‘–”‡–”‘ƒ…–‹˜‡…‘•–•ä
4883+ Š  …Ž—†‡•–Š‡‹…”‡ƒ•‡•‘ˆräu’‡”…‡–ˆ‘”•ƒŽƒ”›ƒ†ˆ”‹‰‡„‡‡ˆ‹–•–Šƒ–ƒ”‡„—‹Ž–‹–‘–Š‡ trtv–Š”‘—‰Š
4884+ trtxˆ‹ƒ…‹ƒŽ’Žƒˆ‘”ƒ†Dttästw‹ŽŽ‹‘ƒ›‡ƒ”–Šƒ–‹•ƒ„Ž‡–‘ƒ„•‘”„ä
4885+ 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 409, Washington, D.C. 20004 Phone (202) 724-5524 Email: megan.browder@dc.gov
4886+GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
4887+OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
4888+Legal Counsel Division
4889+MEMORANDUM
4890+TO: Tomás Talamante
4891+Director
4892+Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
4893+FROM: Megan D. Browder
4894+Deputy Attorney General
4895+Legal Counsel Division
4896+DATE: June 25, 2024
4897+RE: Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia
4898+Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American
4899+Federation of Teachers Emergency Approval Resolution of 2024 and Accompanying
4900+Emergency Declaration Resolution
4901+(AE-24-348)
4902+_____________________________________________________________________________________
4903+This is to Certify that the Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the
4904+above-referenced legislation and determined that it is legally sufficient. If you have any questions,
4905+please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 724-5524.
4906+_________________________________
4907+Megan D. Browder