(a) Nothing in this agreement shall limit the right of the Institute to place a teacher coming on staff at a level above that which they would be entitled to by virtue of Articles 3.01 and 3.02 of this agreement.
(b) The Institute shall consult with the Association prior to placing a new teacher at a level above that which they would be entitled to by virtue of Articles 3.01 and 3.02 of this collective agreement. Where the Institute and the Association cannot agree on the placement of a new teacher through consultation, the Institute shall have the right to unilaterally determine placement to a level not higher than the maximum salary for that teacher's salary classification.
(c) Teachers coming on staff who have a salary classification as determined by the Administration and Professional Certification Branch that is greater than Class 4, shall receive one (1) step on the salary scale for each Class greater than Class 4. Such entitlement shall be in addition to steps received under 3.01 and 3.02 of this Article and may be up to and including Step 12 of the salary scale.