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TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEXIV.SALARIES 6.037.038.0XV.PAGEPreparation Salary TablesSpecial Services Salary TableEarly Education Center Salary TableDevelopment Center Salary TableSalary DifferentialsAuxiliary TeachersDemonstration TeachersRegistration AdvisersReplacement TeachersTraining TeacherPayroll Errors - Limitations Upon RecoverySalary OverpaymentsPayroll Errors - Prompt CorrectionsPaydayAnnualized PayMileageStudent Interaction Program Camp CounselorsEmployer “Pick-up” of Employee Contributions to StateTeachers’ Retirement System (STRS)Home School Teachers (Contract Employees)Home School AssignmentsHome School Teacher Hours and BenefitsPart-Time Home School Teachers(Non-contract employees)Night Continuation High School(Regular Program)TeachersNational Board Certification (NBC)Competitive Compensation and Budget RecommendationsPanelSALARY POINT CREDIT1.01.11.21.31.42.03.03.14.05.02014-2017 UTLA 178179179179179180181181181181182184Requirements for Salary Point Credit on thePreparation Salary TableSalary Point Credit on the Preparation Salary Table - General PolicySalary Point Credit GuidelinesExamples of Approved CourseworkRelevance of Training - Appeal PanelBasis for Salary Point AllowanceUnit of Measurement for a Salary PointDistance LearningPoint Credit for Study Completed Prior to EffectiveDate of AssignmentNo Credit During Paid Time11/30/16x184184184185186186186187187187

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEXV.SALARY POINT CREDIT 5.016.017.018.019.0XVI.PAGENo Credit for Study Used to Meet Minimum RequirementsPoint Credit for Study in Accredited Institutionsof Higher LearningCredit for Study in Schools Other than AccreditedInstitutions of Higher LearningJoint District/UTLA Salary Point Credit CommitteeJoint District/UTLA Salary Point CreditCommittee ResponsibilitiesProvisions for Staff Development Point ProjectsPlanning and Scheduling Professional Development PointProject Classes ResponsibilityResponsibility for Conducting Professional DevelopmentPoint Project ClassesSelection and Payment of Instructors for ProfessionalDevelopment Point Project ClassesResponsibility of Instructors for Professional DevelopmentPoint Project ClassesSize of Point Project ClassesFees for Point Projects(Effective April 26, 2005) Course Requirements forProfessional Development Point Project Classes(Effective April 26, 2005) Salary Point Credit for Participation inProfessional Development Point Project ClassesSalary Point Credit for Educational Travel ProjectsPoint Credit for Educational Work Experience 192193HEALTH AND 510.610.72014-2017 UTLA ContractDistrict Contribution ObligationsPlan Revisions Through the District-wideHealth Benefits CommitteeHBC Recommendations/Coordinated Negotiations/DisputeResolution ProcessEligibility for PlansRetirement Benefit CoverageEnrollmentContinuation of EnrollmentTermination of EnrollmentConversion of EnrollmentCOBRAMiscellaneous ProvisionsExtended Medical LeaveSTRS CounselingSection 12.5 209

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEPAGEXVII. HOLIDAYS AND oliday Pay - Substitute Employee Reassigned as aProbationary of Permanent EmployeePayment for HolidaysVacation Allowance for A Basis EmployeesTime for Taking VacationAmount of Vacation - Rate of Allowance - Effect ofChange in StatusVacation Payment Upon Termination of ServiceVacation Upon Change in Basis of AssignmentLump-sum Payment for Accumulated Vacation UponChange from Vacation-Earning to Non-vacationEarning Assignment BasisVacation - Substitute StatusXVIII. CLASS 214214214214215216General ProvisionsClass Size Arbitration ProceduresClass Size Averages & Maximum forDistribution of Students Within Grade Levels,Departments and ClassesProblem Solving Process: Class Size Averages& MaximumsCounseling ServicesEarly Education CentersSpecial EducationClass Size Task Force216217218219219220220220221SUBSTITUTE 22232242242242242252252262272272282014-2017 UTLA ContractSalary and Benefit ProvisionsPaid Nonworking DaysIncentive PlanEligibilityPriority for SelectionIncentive Substitute Assignment ProceduresDay-to-Day Substitutes ExtendedAssignment Procedures for Non-Incentive Plan SubstitutesAccepting AssignmentsCalling Priority OrderAssignments During Z Basis PeriodsStandby Lists11/30/16xii

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEXIX.SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES (continued)6.07.08.09.010.011.012.013.014.0XX.Late ArrivalsTime ReportingRelease from AssignmentDutiesInformationEvaluation and Inadequate Service ReportsOther Calling ListsRemote Telephone Call Forwarding ServiceReorganization/Redesign of the Substitute Unit229229230230231231231231231SUMMER/WINTER eralEligibilitySelection -- Secondary Schools, First RoundSelection -- Secondary Second and Third RoundSelection -- Elementary Schools, All RoundsDisplacementsSalaryHours and DutiesSelection - Special Education Schools and SpecialDay ClassesVoluntary Intersession - Multitrack Secondary SchoolsSpecial Grievance ProvisionSummer Session Adult EducationElementary School – Intervention/Extended LearningProgramMandatory Student Summer Session/MultitrackIntersession ElementaryMandatory Student Summer School/Multitrack SchoolIntersession/Intervention Selection - ElementarySecondary School Intervention/Extended Learning Programs235236236236238239239240ADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION2411.02.03.02412414.05.06.02014-2017 UTLA ContractGeneralEmployment ContractsNon-Contract Personnel -- Release During Termof AssignmentStaffing Procedures for Part-Time and Other UntenuredPositionsStaffing Procedures for Tenured PositionsClass Size Maximums11/30/16xiii242242245246

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEXXI.PAGEADULT AND CAREER EDUCATION (continued)7.010.011.0Class Size MinimumsMiscellaneousAllocation to an Hourly Rate Salary ScheduleXXII. MULTITRACK .013.014.015.016.017.0249GeneralWork YearStaffing and TransfersDisplacement - Return RightsNotice Requirements Relating to Schedule ChangesAssignment of Non-classroom EmployeesEmployee AccommodationRegular Teachers Serving as SubstitutesExchange of Teaching Track AssignmentsExchange DaysCommunicationCoordinating Differentials“Roving” Teacher DefinedRelief from Non-Instructional DutiesMoving and StorageClassroom SharingPilot Program for Specialized Off-Track ServicesMultitrack School CommitteeLibrary Media Teacher AssignmentsXXIII. EARLY EDUCATION -2017 UTLA 252252252252253253253253254GeneralInformal LeavesMileageTransfers Involving 8-Hour AssignmentsAdditional Hours of WorkSeniority ListVacation SchedulingLate HoursExcused TimeAdditional CompensationChapter Chair 5255255255256256

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEPAGEXXIV. STUDENT DISCIPLINE, LEGAL SUPPORT ANDPROPERTY LOSS1.02.03.04.05.05.15.6Codes of Student ConductStudent SuspensionsLegal Assistance and SupportNotification to Teacher Regarding Past MisconductBy StudentLoss, Destruction, Damage, Theft and VandalismLiability for Employees Whose Duties RequireTransportation of Students in the Employee’sOwn VehicleStudent ExpulsionXXV. ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY1.01.11.22.03.0Lesson ContentGuest SpeakersAppeal ProcedureOwnership of Materials and PublicationsDetermination of GradesXXVI. MENTOR TEACHER 60261262263263263263264265266GeneralBudgetMentor Selection CommitteesMentor ApplicantsTerm of Mentor ServiceAssignments of MentorsDuties and 269270270XXVII. SHARED DECISION MAKING & SCHOOL-BASEDMANAGEMENT2721.02.02.12.22.32014-2017 UTLA ContractGeneralShared Decision Making -- Local SchoolLeadership CouncilsCompositionItinerant Personnel in Health and HumanServices and Special Education Local DistrictAdvisory CommitteeAlternates11/30/16xv272272272275275

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEPAGEXXVII. SHARED DECISION MAKING & SCHOOL-BASEDMANAGEMENT (continued)2.42.52.62.72.82.93.0Functions and ResponsibilitiesDecisionsAgendaMeetingsElection Procedures for Employee RepresentativesElection Procedures for Parent/Community RepresentativesSchool-Based ManagementXXVIII. SAFETY2752772782782782802812841.0 General Provisions2.0 Retaliation/Discrimination3.0 Environmental, Health, Safety and Violence PreventionJoint Committee4.0 Renovation, Modernization and New Schools5.0 Special Grievance Procedures6.0 Emergency Closure7.0 Employee/District Responsibility284286286286287287287XXIX. DRIVER TRAINING288XXX. SPECIAL COMMITTEES289XXXI. nseling ServicesFacilities for Support Services EmployeesSpecial Education FacilitiesSpecial Education Moving AssistanceIEP MeetingsSpecial Education Trainee/Assistant Interview ProcessSpecial Education Resources NotebookContinued Assignment of Aides and Teacher AssistantsTo a TeacherAccess to School FacilitiesHouse LeadersXXXII. TERM OF AGREEMENT1.02.03.04.02014-2017 UTLA iations During Life of AgreementNegotiations for Successor AgreementPre-July 1 Changes11/30/16xvi292292293294

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLEAPP AAPP BPAGEOPTIMUM CLASS/CASELOAD NORMS AND PROCEDURES TOOPEN, CLOSE OR RELOCATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALDAY OR RESOURCE SPECIALIST CLASSES295SUPPLEMENTAL TO APPENDIX A - Special Education Interns2982012 EVALUATION PROCEDURES SUPPLEMENTTO ARTICLE X2991.01.12.03.04.05.0APP CAPP DREQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT FOR UTLA MEMBERSREPORTING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES299299302302303303304SCHOOL CALENDARSD-1D-2D-3APP EStudent Achievement/Progress Data Use inInitial PlanningData and Measurement of Student ProgressFinal EvaluationsConfidentiality of Individualized STP/AGTTest ResultsRelationship to Article XEvaluation Oversight and Y TABLES AND RATESE-1E-2E-3E-4E-52014-2015 Salary Tables and RatesJuly – December 20142014-2015 Salary Tables and RatesJanuary – June 20152015 - 2016 Salary Tables and RatesJuly – December 20152015 - 2016 Salary Tables and RatesJanuary – June 20162016 - 2017 Salary Tables and Rates308308324340356372APP F2015-2017 HEALTH BENEFITS AGREEEMENT388APP G2015-2016 Class Size Variations from Article XVIII398APP H2016-2017 Class Size Variations from Article XVIII399INDEX2014-2017 UTLA Contract40011/30/16xvii

AGREEMENTTHIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between theBoard of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which togetherwith its administrative staff and representatives will be referred to in thisAgreement as the "District," and United Teachers Los Angeles, which togetherwith its officers and representatives will be referred to in this Agreement as"UTLA." UTLA is affiliated with the California Teachers Association, CaliforniaFederation of Teachers, National Education Association and the AmericanFederation of Teachers/AFL-CIO. This Agreement is entered into under authorityof Government Code Section 3540.1(h).ARTICLE IRECOGNITION1.0The Unit: Pursuant to applicable California statutes andregulations, UTLA has been certified as the exclusive representative for thefollowing employees of the District:Included: Certificated employees, except those excluded in Section1.1, who are in the broad classification of Teacher; Instructor; Library MediaTeacher; Counselor; Adviser; Audiologist; Audiometrist; Hygienist; Nonclassroom Assignment, Preparation Table; Non-school Assignment, PreparationTable; Nurse; Optometrist; Psychologist; Social Worker; Teacher-Adviser;Teacher-Counselor; Therapist; or Driver Safety Instructor.1.1Excluded: All day-to-day substitutes who were paid forfewer than 100 days during the preceding school year; all part-time adulteducation teachers, including ROC/ROP and specially-funded adult educationteachers, who are assigned for fewer than ten hours per week; all othercertificated classifications not referred to in Section 1.0, including those in theclassification or status of Chest Specialist, Counseling Assistant, Psychiatrist,School Dentist, School Physician and Teacher Assistant; all classified personnel;all unclassified personnel; all supervisory personnel; and all management andconfidential employees as designated by the Board of Education.2.0Changes to the Unit: The parties agree that this representsthe appropriate unit. It may be revised only by mutual agreement or by a PublicEmployment Relations Board unit clarification decision, but it is agreed that theparties may file for a unit clarification proceeding involving this unit only when theDistrict creates new classifications or substantially changes the responsibilities ofan existing classification. Alleged violations of this Article are not subject to thegrievance and arbitration procedures of Article V.2014-2017 UTLA Contract 11/30/161

Article I – Recognition3.0"Employee" Defined: Unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise, the terms "employee" or "employees" will normally be used in thisAgreement to indicate persons who are included within the above unit, and theterm "personnel" will normally be used in a broader sense to include employeesas defined above plus all other persons utilized by the District to provideservices.2014-2017 UTLA Contract 11/30/162

ARTICLE IIEFFECT OF AGREEMENT1.0Effect Upon Negotiations: By this Agreement, the partiesresolve all outstanding bargaining issues between them, and jointly recognize fulland complete performance and satisfaction of their bargaining duties except asexpressly provided below. This Agreement completes negotiations between theDistrict and UTLA for the term hereof and embodies their entire agreement andunderstanding. However, there shall be negotiations during the term of thisAgreement as follows:a.Limited reopener negotiations and negotiations for asuccessor agreement pursuant to Article XXXII, Sections 3.0 and 4.0;b.Negotiations regarding the means of compliance withdecisions or laws which have invalidated a portion of this Agreement asprovided in Section 4.0 of this Article; andc.Any other subjects which UTLA and the District maymutually agree to negotiate.1.1Revisions to the Agreement: As a result of negotiationspursuant to Section 1.0 above, the District and UTLA may change or supplementany provisions of this Agreement by mutual written agreement; accordingly, noemployee shall be deemed to have a vested right to retain any provision of thisAgreement.2.0Effect Upon Individual Contracts: Any individual contractbetween the District and an employee dealing with services covered by thisAgreement shall be subject to and consistent with the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement. If an individual contract contains any terms inconsistent with thisAgreement, then this Agreement shall be deemed controlling. However, asprovided in Article XXXII, Section 5.0, this Agreement does not establishindividual annual contracts.3.0Effect Upon District Policies and Rules: The District maydetermine and revise any of its policies, rules, regulations, or procedures.However, in the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and anyDistrict policies, rules, regulations or procedures, the terms of this Agreementshall prevail.4.0Separability and Savings: If any provision of this Agreementshould be held invalid by operation of law or by any tribunal of competentjurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such provisionas to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it has been heldinvalid or as to which compliance with or enforcement of has been restrained,shall not be affected thereby. In such event, the District and UTLA shall, uponrequest of either party, commence negotiations regarding the means ofcompliance with such law or decision.2014-2017 UTLA Contract11/30/163

ARTICLE IIIDISTRICT RIGHTS1.0General: The intention of this Article is to provide that theDistrict retains all rights and powers which have not been limited by the otherArticles of this Agreement. The provisions of this Article are not intended toexpand the rights of the District beyond statutory and constitutional limits, or inany manner to waive or diminish the rights of UTLA or the employees asprovided in the other Articles of this Agreement. In the event that there is aconflict between the retained rights of the District under this Article and the rightsof UTLA or employees as set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, the provisions ofthe other Articles of this Agreement shall prevail.2.0Consultation Rights: Certain of the rights of the District setforth in this Article are subject to the consultation rights of UTLA under Section3543.2 of the Government Code. This Article is not intended to limit s

Through The Fifth Week of School or Track 47 2.2 Staffing Procedures After Norm Day 48 3.0 Department and Grade Level Chairpersons 48 4.0 Determination of Whether There Shall Be . Coordinator or Dean Positions at School Sites 48 5.0 Required Elections of School-site Coordinators . and Deans 49