The minimum rates indicated in the basic schedule (Article 3.01) are for teachers with less than one year of teaching experience before joining the Rolling River Division staff. For teachers with one or more years' experience the minimum rates are increased in accordance with the years of teaching experience as verified by the Professional Certification Branch, Manitoba Education, subject to Manitoba Regulations 195/83. The increments for past experience shall be the same as those stated in Article 3.01 above.