1. New Staff Induction 2010 *Working Agreement *Salary & Advancement *Benefits *New Staff Items

2. Salary Placement

3. Salary Schedule Advancement BA+24 (pass through Note 2 barrier)  Credits 1-12 do not have to be pre- approved by the Graduate Credit/Degree Committee (GCDC)  Credits13-24 must be pre-approved Graduate credits.  Must be enrolled in a pre-approved Master’s degree program.

4. Salary Schedule Advancement Master’s Degree Program (Note 3)  Requires pre-approval from GCDC  Must be in Major Subject Area, or  Provides additional certification or endorsement.

5. Salary Schedule Advancement MA+24 (Note 4)  Requires pre-approval from GCDC.  Must be earned AFTER completion of Master’s Degree Program.  Must relate to: “what to teach” “how to teach” “how to more effectively fill the role of a teacher”

6. Salary Schedule Advancement Second Master’s Degree “what to teach” “how to teach” “how to more effectively fill the role of a teacher” Doctorate  Must be pre-approved by GCDC  $1,000 Stipend each year

7. Salary Schedule Advancement www.sf.k12.sd.us/credits  Pre-approval form  Deadline information  Becky Dorman, 367-7944

8. Benefits New Employee:  31 days to enroll (Aug. 4 to Sept. 3)  Major Life Change/Qualifying Event  Review “Benefits at a Glance”  Allow 30-60 minutes for enrollment.  One-on-one Q&A available  Michelle McConnell 367-7662  Becky Dorman 367-7944

9. Benefits Sick leave (12) ….plus Sick Leave Assistance Sick leave Personal leave (2) Medical & Vision Dental Retirement Life Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending for Medical & Daycare Aflac : Accident, Personal Sickness, Cancer, Intensive Care

10. New Staff Items Injuries/accidents at work  Michelle McConnell 367-7662 Absent from work  Report online or through phone Report online  Contact school secretary for instructions First paycheck  August 31 (transcripts & certificate)  My View online check stub My View