23.1  Definition A shared contract is defined as one in which one (1) position is shared by two (2) employees for a period of not less than one (1) semester. A part-time contract position is defined as one in which an employee agrees to less than a full-time position.

23.2 Eligibility and Application Part-time and shared positions may be obtained by current full-time employees by applying to the Human Resources Office by February 1 of each year prior to the school year for which part-time and/or shared contract assignment is requested. Exceptions to this date will be considered in the event of unusual circumstances and request shall be subject to District needs and final Board approval.

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. Employees 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 District.

23.4 Shared Contracts

23.4.1        Persons sharing a contract must accept the responsibility of assuring the staff, administration, and parents that compatible classroom management will exist.

23.4.2        Shared contracts will be issued reflecting all pertinent information concerning the assignments (i.e., dates, indicating duration of the assignment, description of subject/grade level, location, salary, and benefits). The shared contract will incorporate the provisions of this Agreement and will include a statement:  "If you wish to renew this shared position for the next school year, your written request must be filed in the Human Resources Office on or before February 1 of the school year in which this contract applies."

23.5 Return to Full-Time Position

23.5.1        Full-time employees opting for reduction in time may, at their option, return to full-time employment the following year if a vacancy for which they are qualified exists. Such employees shall otherwise be offered the first vacant position for which they are qualified. The District and the employee may agree on a definite return date as part of the part-time and shared contract agreement.

23.5.2        Employees intending to return to full-time status in September must notify the District of their intent to do so by February 1 of the year that they wish to return to full-time status.

23.5.3        Employees returning to full-time status will be entitled to the same rights as any other employee on a paid leave status.

23.5.4        Employees 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 Compensation A participant in the part-time program shall receive the proportionate amount of the regular annual salary paid in equal monthly installments, or as mutually agreed upon by the employee and the District. Participants shall be eligible for a proration of the District contribution toward the fringe benefit programs applied in the same manner as salary.

Part-time and/or shared assignment unit members shall receive a full year's step advancement on the salary schedule provided they teach at least fifty (50) percent of their actual teaching calendar days in a school year for two (2) consecutive years.  Salary advancement adjustments will be made on July 1 of any given year. 

23.7 Time Requirements

23.7.1        The time requirements for a part-time position shall be proportionate to the regular workday.

23.7.2        Teachers in part-time positions will be required to attend one (1) "Back-to-School Night" and "Open House." Faculty meetings shall be attended at the request of the school principal.