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PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT FOR 1985-86 PHOENIX t UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Phoenix Union High School District No. 210 PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Alhambra High School 3839 West Camel back Road Phoenix, Arizona 85019 Bostrora Alternative Center 2535 North 24th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009 Browne High School 7402 West Catalina Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85033 Camelback High School 4612 North 28th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Carl Hayden High School 3333 West Roosevelt Phoenix, Arizona 85009 Central High School 4525 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Continuing Education Center 512 East Pierce Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Cyesis Center - East 2801 North 31st Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Cyesis Center - West 3415 North 59th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85033 Desiderata Programs 1645 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85001 Desert Valley High School 3535 North 27th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85017 Maryvale High School 3415 North 59th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85033 Metro Vocational School 2910 North 19th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85017 North High School 1101 East Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona 85019 South Mountain High School 5401 South 7th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85040 District Services Office 415 East Grant Phoenix, Arizona 85001 District Administration Office 2526 West Osborn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Policies Regulations & Procedures PAGE Pol. Reg. Proc. Individual Employee Rights 1 1 1 6.1.1 Citizenship Rights and Equal Employment Practices 1 1 6.1.1.1 Practices Prohibited . 1 6.1.1.2 Enforcement 1 6.1.2 Discipline Without Just Cause Prohibited and Due Process for Employee Discipline 1 2 6.1.3 Employee Files 1 2 6.1.4 Academic Freedom and Controversial Issues 1 3 1 6.1.5 Employee Assistance 1 1 6.1.6 Membership in Professional Organizations 2 3 6.1.8 Employee Privacy Rights 2 6.1.8.1 Employee Lists 2 6.1.8.2 District Directories 2 6.1.9 Insult or Abuse of Employees 2 6.1.10 Special Student Problems 2 3 2 6.1.10.1 Student Discipline 3 2 6.1.10.2 Physical and Psychological Problems 3 6.1.11 Grievances 2 3 6.1.11.1 Definition of Grievance 3 6.1.11.2 Definition of an Aggrieved Person 3 6.1.11.3 Definition of a Party of Interest 3 6.1.11.4 Purpose 3 6.1.11.5 Informal Discussion 3 6.1.11.6 Reprisals Prohibited 3 6.1.11.7 Acting Superintendent 4 6.1.11.8 Time Limits 4 6.1.11.9 Grievance Procedures 4 6.1.11.9.1 Informal Procedure 4 6.1.11.9.2 Formal Procedure 4 6.1.11.9.3 General Procedures 6 6.1.12 Appeal Procedures 2 3 7 6.1.12.1 Criteria for Appeal 7 6.1.12.2 Other Avenues of Appeal 7 6.1.12.3 Informal Conference Required 7 6.1.12.4 Guidelines for Formal Appeal Procedure 7 6.1.12.5 Steps in Formal Appeal Procedure 8 6.1.12.6 Reprisals Prohibited 8 PAGE Pol. Reg. Proc. 9 6.2 Collective Rights 3 5 6.2.1 Organization Membership/Meetings/Activities 3 9 6.2.2 Representative Organizations 3 5 9 6.2.2.1 Definition of Staff 6 6.2.3 Meeting and Conferring 3 9 6.2.3.1 Meet and Confer Procedures 3 9 6.2.3.1.1 Meeting Times and Places 9 6.2.3.1.2 Meet and Confer Team 10 6.2.3.1.3 Released Time for Meet and Confer Team Members 10 6.2.13.1.4 Good Faith 10 6.2.3.1.5 Access to Information 10 6.2.3.1.6 Sessions 10 6.2.3.1.7 Caucuses 10 6.2.3.1.8 Agenda 10 6.2.3.1.9 Tentative Agreements 10 6.2.3.1.10 Ratification 10 6.2.4 Use of School Buildings 3 6.2.5 District Joint Committees 4 11 6.2.5.1 Ad Hoc Joint Committee 11 6.2.5.2 Continuing Joint Committees 11 6.2.6 Meetings with the Superintendent 11 6.2.6.1 Resource Personnel 11 6.2.6.2 Minutes 11 6.2.6.3 Absences for Meeting 11 6.2.6.4 Released Time 12 6.2.7 Campus Committees 12 6.2.7.1 Regulation of Membership 12 6.2.7.2 Procedures 12 6.2.7.2.1 Meeting Guidelines 12 6.2.7.2.2 Chairperson 12 6.2.7.2.3 Minutes 12 6.2.7.2.4 Agenda 13 6.2.7.2.5 Purpose 13 6.2.7.2.6 Recommedations of the Committee 13 6.3 Human Resources, Recruitment, Selection, Assignment, Transfer and Separation 9 14 6.3.1 Determination of Staffing Needs 9 14 6.3.1.1 Innovative Programs 6.3.1.2 Salary Reductions 9 6.3.1.2.1 Reduction-ln-Force 14 6.3.1.2.2 Voluntary RIF 15 6.3.1.2.3 Protection for Teachers Awaiting Recall 15 6.3.1. .4 Requirements for Teachers Awaiting Recall 16 PAGE Pol. Reg. Proc. 6.3.1.3 Assignment of Personnel 5 9 16 6.3.1.3.1 Service or Subjects/Assignments 16 6.3.1.3.2 Request for Reduced/Increased Assignments 17 6.3.1.3.3 Study Hall Assignments 18 6.3.1.3.4 Reassignments 18 6.3.1.3.5 Seniority 19 6.3.1.3.6 Definitions 19 6.3.1.3.7 Seniority Lists 20 6.3.1.3.8 Surplus Teachers 2 0 6.3.1.3.9 Reassignment Categories 2 2 6.3.1.3.10 Position Vacancies 2 3 6.3.1.3.11 Reassignment Meeting 2 3 6.3.1.3.12 Department Chair Released Time 2 5 6.3.1.3.13 Student Schedule Changes 2 5 6.3.1.3.14 Determination of Student Stations 2 5 6.3.1.3.15 Class Loads 26 6.3.1.3.16 Procedures Due to School Closure/ Phase Out or Surplus 28 6.3.1.3.17 School Consolidation 2 9 6.3.1.4 Job Descriptions 5 9 6.3.2 Procedures for Recruitment and Selection of Personnel 5 9 29 6.3.2.1 Advertising Vacancies 9 6.3.2.2 Requirements for Selection 9 30 6.3.2.2.1 Selection of Department Chairs 30 6.3.2.2.2 New Hires 30 6.3.2.2.3 Selection for Schedule F Assignment Other than Coaching 32 6.3.2.2.4 Selection of Coaches 32 6.3.2.2.5 Selection of School Nurses 33 6.3.2.3 Recommendations for Employment 10 6.3.3 Certificate, Degree and/or Special Preparation Require­ ments 5 10 34 6.3.3.1 Certification Requirements — Vocational Teachers 10 34 6.3.3.1.1 Specialized Vocational Program Teachers in the Areas of Trades and Industry, Health Occupations, and other Specialized Vocational Certifcated Areas 34 6.3.3.1.2 Other Vocational Education Teachers 34 6.3.3.1.3 Teacher-Coordinator Positions 34 6.3.4 Contract for Employment and Acceptance of Contracts 5 10 6.3.5 Classification of Employment 6 10 6.3.5.1 Probationary and Tenured Teachers 10 6.3.5.2 Probationary Classified 10 6.3.5.3 Temporary Certificated Personnel 11 35 6.3.5.4 Temporary Classified Personnel 11 6.3.5.5 Acting Administrative/Supervisory Personnel 11 PAGE Pol. Reg. Proc. 6.3.6 Voluntary Separation of Employment 6 11 6.3.7 Mandatory Retirement 6 12 6.3.8 Dismissal of Employees 6 12 6.3.8.1 Dismissal for Job Performance 12 6.3.9 Pre- and In-service Training and Retraining of Employees and Professional Growth Program 12 37 6.3.9.1 Continuing Joint Committee 37 6.3.9.1.1 Appointment of Members 37 6.3.9.1.2 Responsibilities of Members 37 6.3.9.1.3 Quorum 38 6.3.9.1.4 Programs 38 6.3.9.1.5 Critical Shortage Areas 38 6.4 Assessment & Evaluation 13 39 6.4.1 Evaluation of Teachers 39 6.4.2 Evaluation of Department Chairs 39 6.5 Compensation and Benefits 14 40 6.5.1 Compensation and Devlopment of Salary Schedules 14 40 6.5.1.1.1 Salary Schedule D and School Nurses Salary Schedule 40/41 6.5.1.1.1 Schedule D Initial Placement — 1985-86 42 6.5.1.1.2 Advancement on Salary Schedule 42 6.5.1.1.3 Advancement through Salary Schedule 42 6.5.1.1.4 Requirement for Academic Work 43 6.5.1.1.5 Academic Credit 44 6.5.1.1.6 Verification of Academic Credit 45 6.5.1.1.7 Special Exemption for Teachers in Trade and Industry and other Vocational Licensure Programs 45 6.5.1.1.8 Procedures for Final Approval of 15-, 30-, and 45-hour Increments 46 6.5.1.1.9 Contractual Errors 46 6.5.1.1.10 Verification of Professional Activities 46 6.5.1.2 Extra Pay for Extra Work 14 47 6.5.1.2.1 Payment for Department Chairpersons 47 6.5.1.2.2 Teachers Assigned to Two Campuses 47 6.5.1.2.3 Mileage Allowance 47 6.5.1.2.4 Pupil Supervision Work 48 6.5.1.2.5 Schedule F 49 6.5.1.2.6 Other Payment Schedule 53 6.5.2 Employee Benefits 8 14 53 6.5.2.1 Social Security 8 6.5.2.2 State Retirement System 8 6.5.2.3 Industrial Commission Insurance 8 14 6.5.2.4 Work on Holidays and Board-Declared Recess Days 15 — — — — PAGE Pol.
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