Article23

ARTICLE 23: PART-TIME AND SHARED CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

23.1 Definition

A shared contract is defined as one in which one position is shared by two unit members under the following two options:

(A)

One unit member working full-time first semester with the other unit member working full-time the second semester.

(B)

Two members working part-time for a full school year in a single position.

A part-time contract position is defined as one in which an employee agrees to less than a full-time position for a period of one year.

23.2 Eligibility and Application

Part-time and shared positions may be obtained by current full-time unit members by applying to the Human Resources Office by March 15 of each year prior to the school year for which part-time and/or shared contract assignment is requested. Exceptions for this date may be made at the discretion of the superintendent. This deadline may be waived at the discretion of the Board.

23.3 Selection of Position and Applicants

The District will periodically publish a list of positions which are available for part-time and/or shared contract employment. Unit members requesting part-time or shared contract positions will be scheduled to meet with the administrator(s) from the work site where such a shared or part-time position exists, in order to develop suitable combinations. The determination of part-time or shared positions and the selection of incumbents shall be the sole right of the superintendent/designee.

23.4 Shared Contracts

Persons sharing a contract must accept the responsibility of assuring the staff, administration, and parents that compatible classroom management will exist. Shared contracts will be issued reflecting all pertinent information concerning the assignments, i.e., description of the tentative subject/grade level, the duration of that assignment, location, salary and benefits. The shared contract will incorporate the provisions of this Article.

23.5 Return to Full-Time Position

23.5.1 Full-time unit members opting for reduction in time under the part-time or shared contract program at their option may return to full-time employment the following year if a vacancy for which they are qualified exists. For the purpose of this section, vacancy is defined as an unfilled position which the District is under no legal obligation to offer an employee returning from leave.

23.5.2 In the event a vacancy is not available for a participant under this Article to return to full-time at the beginning of the school year, then said unit member shall be offered the first vacant position at the semester for which they are qualified only if, in the opinion of the District, a fully qualified and competent replacement is available to fill the part-time assignment which the incumbent is leaving. The District and unit member may agree on a definite return date as part of the part-time and shared contract agreement.

23.5.3 Unit members desiring to return to full-time status in September must notify the District of their intent to do so by February 1 of the school year prior to that during which they wish to return to full-time status.

23.5.4 Unit members returning to full-time status will be entitled to the same rights as any other employee on a paid leave status. Unit members participating in the program who have not had full-time employment status with the District may apply for full-time employment. The District is under no obligation to honor their request.

23.6 A participant in the part-time or shared contract program shall receive the proportionate amount of the regular annual salary on the same payment schedule as regular full-time employees. Participants shall be eligible for a proration of the District's contribution toward the fringe benefit programs applied in the same manner as salary. Step and column advancement shall not be affected for members participating in a shared or part-time employment pursuant to this Article. Unit members who participate in part-time or shared contract assignments pursuant to this Article will be advanced one step on the salary schedule for each contract year of participation.

23.7

Time Requirements

23.7.1 The time requirements for a part-time or shared contract position shall be proportionate to the regular work day.

23.7.2 Teachers in part-time or shared contract positions will be required to attend one "Back-to-School Night" and "Open House" if their assignment extends for two semesters. Faculty meetings shall be attended at the request of the school principal during their period of participation as defined in Section 23.1.

23.8 Unit members in a part-time or shared contract position who are asked to work more than their number of contracted hours shall have the right of first refusal in filling expanded schedules on a permanent basis. Unit members who agree to work an expanded schedule shall be compensated at the unit member's per diem rate of pay.