Salary Step Shown Is One Step Higher Than Your Contract Step

To minimize confusion on step placement data, the schedule lists the "1" - "17" steps found on the paychecks, followed by the contractual (actual) steps 0-16, in bold print.

The following examples explain how this "one step higher" data on your paycheck translates to your actual schedule placement (in the contract).

Beginning Teachers
If you are a beginning teacher (with no prior experience), Step "1" will appear on your paycheck. However, you are actually at Step 0 on the 191-day negotiated salary schedule.

Between the Bottom and Top of the Schedule
If you are at any step above the 0 step but below the maximum of the 191-day schedule, the step shown on your paycheck will be one step higher than your actual step placement. For example, if you find Step "10" listed on your paycheck, you are actually on Step 9 of the negotiated salary schedule.

If You Are at a Salary Schedule Maximum

• If you are at the maximum in the BA or BA+16 division, Step "14" will appear on your paycheck. However, you are actually at Step 13 on the schedule. (Please note that there is no Step 14 in the BA and BA+16 divisions on the negotiated salary schedule.)
• If you are at the maximum in the MA, MA+16, or MA+32 division, Step "17" will appear on your paycheck. However, you are actually at Step 16 on the 191-day salary schedule. (If you look at the contract, you will find that there is no Step 17.)