A. Teachers coming on staff shall receive credit for years of experience as recognized by The Professional Certification Section of the Administration and Professional Certification Branch of the Department.
B. Vocational industrial arts teachers shall be credited one (1) increment per year for each of the first three (3) years, and one (1) increment per year each two (2) years thereafter, to a maximum of 6 increments, for practical experience verified by the Division in the particular field of expertise.
In subsequent years, the vocational industrial arts teacher shall receive increments in accordance with the provisions of Article 3.07 of the collective agreement.