For the purpose of the salary schedule, teachers shall be classified in accordance with the classification determined by the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of the Department of Education and Training pursuant to the relevant regulations, except as noted in 3:02, and the following shall be the Classes: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, Class 7.
Teachers engaged by the Division whose qualifications are such that they cannot be classified according to Article 3:01 in this Agreement shall have their classification established by negotiation between the Division and the Association within one (1) month after their employment.
Any change in salary due to a change in class shall become effective the month following the receipt of evidence by the Division of this change from the Manitoba Department of Education.
The onus is on the teacher to file proof of change in qualifications and experience with the Board as soon as possible. Proof of change shall be a statement of standing obtained from the Teachers’ Certification and Records Branch.