THOMPSON TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: 2018/07/01 - 2022/06/30

ARTICLE 3 – MEASURABLE RESPONSIBILITY

3.01 Principals

1. Allowances

Principals will be paid an allowance above and beyond the salaries outlined in Article 2.04 and shall be determined on the following weighted enrolment:

• Kindergarten - ½ where ½ time K program is offered
• Elementary - 1
• Secondary - Junior grade (7 and 8) = 1–1/4

- Senior grade (9 – 12) = 1-1/2

• Special Needs (including Low Incidence 1, II, III) = 3

 

	Start of Fall Term 2018	Start of Fall Term 2019	Start of Fall Term 2020	Start of Fall Term 2021**
UP TO 499	24,955	25,304	25,431	25,431
500-699	27,161	27,541	27,679	27,679
700-899	29,355	29,766	29,915	29,915
900-1099	31,560	32,002	32,162	32,162
1100-1299	34,194	34,673	34,846	34,846
1300-1499	36,400	36,910	37,095	37,095
1500-1699	38,604	39,144	39,340	39,340
1700 AND UP	40,804	41,375	41,582	41,582

 

**Plus COLA as per Article 2.04 (a)

 

2. Weighted Enrolment Schedule:

1. Initial placement of an individual vertically on the weighted enrolment table shall be determined by the weighted enrolment calculated at the end of the month in which the individual begins services except September, where the calculation will be determined mid month

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2. Allowance will be paid on a ten (10) month basis.  The allowance payable for any one month shall be based on the enrolment of the preceding month – except September – mid month.

 

3. In the event of a shift of students from one school to another, the adjusted weighted enrolment shall become effective:

1. School of original enrolment – per the weighted enrolment calculated at the end of the month prior to the transfer, with such payment made effective to the date of transfer on a pro-rated basis, with the remainder of the monthly allowance in accordance with Article 3.01 b. i.

 

2. School receiving the new enrolment – per the weighted enrolment calculated at the end of the next month following the transfer or opening of school with payment made retroactively to the date of the transfer on a pro-rated basis.

3.02 Vice Principals

1. Supervising Vice Principals

If a supervising or teaching Vice Principal is appointed, the allowance paid shall be one half (1/2) the allowance on the Principal’s weighted enrolment for that school.

 

2. Teaching Vice Principal

1. When a teaching Vice Principal is appointed his/her time off from teacher duties shall be a minimum of:

Up to 399                   weighted enrolment             1.8 days per cycle

400 – 499                  weighted enrolment             2.4 days per cycle

500 – 599                  weighted enrolment             3.0 days per cycle

600 and over             weighted enrolment             3.6 days per week

 

 

3. Absence of the Principal

1. During the absence of the Principal and Vice Principal(s) payment of an allowance, as outlined below, shall be made to a teacher(s) designated by the Principal after consultation with and approval of the Superintendent.

                                   

Start of Fall Term 2018	Start of Fall Term 2019	Start of Fall Term 2020	Start of Fall Term 2021 **
81.65	82.79	83.20	83.20

**Plus COLA as per Article 2.04 (a)

 

2. In the absence of the Principal of the school, where a Vice Principal has been appointed, the Vice Principal shall assume the responsibilities of the Principal.  Where more than one Vice Principal has been appointed, one must be designated as the second in command.  In the case of a Principal’s absence for one (1) full day, a substitute will be provided to assume the teaching duties of a Vice Principal.

 

3. Any Vice Principal replacing a Principal for a period of four (4) or more consecutive teaching days shall be paid at the daily rate of one-two hundredths (1/200) of the Principal’s Administrative Allowance on the scale for that school, commencing on the fifth (5^th) day of the Principal’s absence.

3.03 Coordinators

Start of Fall Term 2018 - June 30, 2022

• Coordinators, when appointed, will be paid an annual allowance as follows:

 

Start of Fall Term 2018	Start of Fall Term 2019	Start of Fall Term 2020	Start of Fall Term 2021**
8,475	8,594	8,637	8,637

 

**Plus COLA as per Article 2.04 (a)

3.04 Department Heads

1. A Department Head shall be a qualified teacher appointed by the Board to assist the Principal in the operation of a specific subject area/grade grouping with specific duties assigned to the position by the Principal.

 

2. Department Heads who head a department of three (3) or more teachers shall be assigned a teaching load equivalent to a minimum of one section less than the average teaching time assigned to teachers in the same school based on full time equivalency.

 

3. Annual Department Head Allowance

The annual department head allowance based on full time equivalency shall be based on the number of teachers within their department or grade level grouping.

 

	Start of Fall Term 2018	Start of Fall Term 2019	Start of  Fall Term 2020	Start of  Fall Term 2021**
CLASS 1  3-6 TEACHERS	3,126	3,170	3,186	3,186
CLASS 2  7-9 TEACHERS	4,254	4,314	4,336	4,336
CLASS 3 10+ TEACHERS	5,379	5,454	5,481	5,481

 

            **Plus COLA as per Article 2.04 (a)

3.05 Interpretation and Application of Article

1. The anniversary dates for scheduled increments shall be either September 1 or January 31 following each year of service in a position.

 

2. Remuneration for any new position created by the Board not covered by this agreement is subject to negotiation and agreement between the Association and the Board.

 

3. Job specifications shall be available to teachers applying for positions covered in Article 3 of this Agreement.

 

4. Where a position of measurable responsibility becomes vacant or a new position is created before May 1, the Board will make every effort to fill the position by May 21.  Applicants already teaching in the District will be notified by May 21 of the status of their applications.

3.06 Advertising for a Position

Unless there is mutual agreement between the Board and the Association, the Board shall not advertise for applicants to fill any position listed in Article 3 that is not vacant.