A PORTION OF ALL SALARY SCHEDULES IS CONTINGENT UPON OVERRIDE FUNDING.
THE EXACT PERCENT WILL BE PRINTED ON 2014-15 PAY STUBS.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
(Certificated Teacher/Administrator)
Employment Contract (“Contract”) by and between Mesa Unified School District No. 4 of Maricopa County,
Arizona (“District”) and «NAME» (“Employee”) effective upon the date of execution by District Governing Board
(“Board”).
1. District agrees to employ Employee to perform the usual and customary duties of a «POS» for
«CONTRDAYS» workdays, beginning «STARTDATE», and ending «STOPDATE». The contract year for
Employee shall be in accordance with the official calendar adopted by the Governing Board for Employee’s
assigned position, except that if an emergency requires the closing of a school or the District, the period of
this Contract or scheduled workdays may be adjusted to the number of workdays necessary to operate
District’s schools for the number of days required by law, without additional compensation to Employee.
2. District agrees to pay Employee a salary of «ALPHAAMT» dollars ($«NUMAMT») for the term of this
Contract, based on the District’s Compensation Plan. In the event there is a difference between the salary
amount stated here and the amount computed according to the District’s Compensation Plan, the
Compensation Plan shall govern.
3. In addition to salary, Employee shall receive incentive pay if Employee qualifies for such pay as determined
by District in accordance with District's Incentive Guidelines. The amount of incentive pay, and the method
and timing of payment of such monies, shall be as specified in District's Incentive Guidelines. Employee
expressly acknowledges and agrees that the amount of incentive pay may vary as a result of the Board's
allocation of monies from the Classroom Site Fund established under A.R.S. §15-977 and the Instructional
Improvement Fund established under A.R.S. §15-979 (“Funds”) and the amount of monies actually received
from the State for the Funds.
4. District may offset against Employee’s salary payment, any fee or cost for which Employee is responsible,
pursuant to District policy or regulation, that results from loss or damage to District property assigned to the
Employee. District property includes, but is not limited to, building keys and portable computer devices.
5. As appropriate for the occasion and as part of Employee’s compensation, District may provide incidental
food and beverages of nominal value at mandatory staff meetings to foster good working relations and
encourage and reward staff participation.
6. Employee agrees to perform faithfully and in a professional manner the duties assigned by this Contract and
such other duties, including extracurricular assignments, as may be assigned by the Superintendent or
designee. Employee agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of District and with federal
and state laws necessary to carry out duties assigned by District. Employee warrants the truth of all
representations and statements made by Employee to District in connection with Employee’s employment.
Employee’s employment is conditioned upon satisfactory completion of all background checks. District may
immediately terminate this Contract upon any breach of the warranty or failure to satisfy the promises in this
section.
7. Employee agrees to possess a valid certificate or license, issued by the State Board of Education or other
state agency to perform assigned duties, and a valid fingerprint clearance card, issued by the Arizona
Department of Public Safety Fingerprinting Division. Employee understands and agrees that Employee is
not entitled to compensation for any period during which such certificate, license, or card is not maintained
and in effect. Employee understands and agrees that, upon the suspension, revocation, expiration, or
nonrenewal of such certificate, license, or fingerprint clearance card for any reason and at any time during
the term of this Contract, District shall relieve Employee of his or her assigned duties and, in its sole
discretion, may implement any one of the three remedies specified in Administrative Regulation GCA-R.
«SITE» «LNAME» «FNAME» «EIN»
8. If assigned the duties of a teacher, Employee must be “highly qualified” in each of the core academic subjects
that Employee will teach prior to the commencement date and for the duration of this Contract. Employee’s
employment may be terminated immediately if this requirement is not satisfied.
9. If Employee fails to report to work for three (3) consecutive workdays without authorized leave or notice to
his or her supervisor, District shall deem the employment abandoned and immediately terminate this
Contract.
10. On or about July 8, 2014, the Governing Board will adopt its official budget for the 2014-15 school year (the
“Official District Budget”). Employee acknowledges that the Governing Board may, pursuant to A.R.S. §15544, reduce all certificated employees’ salaries, including Employee’s salary set forth in Section 2, on a
prorated basis as part of a general salary reduction if the amount of funding for certificated employees’
salaries available and provided to District during the 2014-15 fiscal year, whether from the Legislature,
Proposition 301, U.S. Department of Education, or other source, is less than the amount assumed in the
Official District Budget. Alternatively, District may choose to furlough all certificated employees for a period
sufficient to effect the general salary reduction. In no event shall such salary reduction (or furlough period),
as a percentage of Employee’s salary, exceed the funding reduction as a percentage of the Official District
Budget.
11. The entire agreement between the parties shall consist of this Contract, the District’s Compensation Plan,
the District’s Incentive Guidelines, and such employment benefits as the Governing Board approves for this
fiscal year. Any prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, are superseded by the
execution of this Contract. Any subsequent amendment or addendum to this Contract must be in writing and
signed by both parties.
12. Employee must sign and return this Contract to District’s Human Resources Office within fifteen (15) business
days from the date of Employee’s receipt of this Contract, or District’s offer of employment shall be
automatically revoked. In accordance with A.R.S. §15-536(A), “receipt” occurs when the Contract is
personally delivered; placed in the Employee’s District-provided mailbox, including electronic mail; or two
days after being placed in a U.S. Postal Service mailbox.
13. If Employee is a retired ASRS member, the following provisions of this Paragraph 13 shall apply: This
Contract is for the limited period of the school year herein set forth. Nothing herein shall be construed to
guarantee Employee’s continued employment of any kind beyond the Contract period. Employee’s
employment is not subject to the requirements prescribed in A.R.S. §15-538 through §15-543. Any oral or
written representation to the contrary is invalid and should not be relied upon by Employee. Employee
acknowledges the provisions for full-time employment of retired ASRS members set forth in administrative
regulation GCBA-R.
«EXCL1»
Employee
Mesa Unified School District No. 4
_____________________________________
Employee Signature
_________________________________________
Clerk of Governing Board
Date: ____________________________
Date of Issuance: JANUARY 27, 2015
«SITE» «LNAME» «FNAME» «EIN»