This publication summarizes the history of cost-of-living (COL) adjustment clauses in salary contracts in private industry and the teaching profession, and then discusses the pros and cons of including COL clauses in teacher contracts. The merits of COL clauses are examined from the viewpoints of both employees and employers. Included are a number…

This document presents the agreement between the Association for Higher Education of Shoreline Community College and the Board of Trustees concerning salary, working conditions, and related college policies for the period from July 19, 1973 to June 30, 1974. The articles of the agreement cover initial placement of teaching faculty, salary…

This volume discusses specific strategy and tactics that can be employed in the effort to reach an agreement on salaries at the bargaining table. Although strategies and situations may vary from case to case, this report focuses on those principles and approaches that are essential to any good bargaining procedure. The discussion covers public vs.…

This volume deals with concepts important to the effective negotiation of salaries in public schools. The discussion covers the compensation patterns in education, the goals and pressures affecting reacher negotiators, salaries in relation to other benefits and proposals, extra pay for extra duties and merit pay, and the stance of the negotiators…

Teacher retention rates in New York from 1974 though 1984 were studied in 57 school districts that used alternative practices of internal salary distribution. These districts were categorized by relative attractiveness of salaries offered entry-level, midcareer, and senior teachers. Data revealed positive correlations between district retention…

Describes a survey of the deans of instruction and five faculty members at 60 community colleges to compare unionized and nonunionized colleges in terms of extrinsic/college-sponsored rewards (e.g., staff development opportunities, travel funding, or research/professional growth opportunities) and intrinsic/work-related rewards (e.g., opportunity…

A 1972-73 study found a negative correlation between collective bargaining and teacher salary levels in Wisconsin. Replication of the study in 1979-80 indicated that collective negotiations had no significant effect on salaries or on fringe benefits and that socioeconomic factors were of highest significance. (PGD)

Investigates information about teachers leaving 30 rural school districts in Utah during the 1980 school year and following the 1981 school year. Notes differences in sex, teaching assignment, grade level, teaching experience, and reasons for leaving (especially salary levels) among the 233 participating teachers. (SB)

Tabulated findings from a national survey (with 100 percent response) show: 12-month contracts for most vocational agriculture teachers in 58 percent of the States, an average 1971-76 salary increase of 14.5 percent and highest salaries in the Western region. Four recommendations are included. (MS)

Offers four critical considerations for secondary schools considered year-round on a 4-quarter basis: (1) essentially equalized enrollment in all four quarters is impossible to achieve and sustain; (2) subject matter must be reorganized to fit a year-round calendar; (3) qualified teaching personnel must be available to fill in for those who take a…

Discusses the current financial status of educational institutions in connection with the development of computerized prescriptive and self-paced multimedia learning systems. Indicates the importance of designing less labor-intensive teaching processes in future engineering education. (CC)

Major statutes, court decisions, and labor board rulings applicable to part-time college faculty are reported; and the legal status, compensation, and collective bargaining rights of such faculty are discussed. Guidelines to help physical education administrators deal with these issues are included. (Authors/PP)

In Markham v. Geller, a policy of attempting to hire less experienced teachers was held in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This article examines the case's significance for the interpretation of the ADEA and the case's impact on the question of business justification. (Author/MLF)

Even at institutions where highly trained, highly motivated, and deeply committed part-timers teach, part-time instruction can adversely affect teaching, the support of students, the general quality of education, and morale in departments.

As interest in expanding the number of high quality charter schools available to parents and students has grown, policy makers have increased their focus on identifying and providing support to new charter programs that have the potential to improve student outcomes and satisfy parent and student needs. Since 1994, the U.S. Department of Education…