Be Informed on the Salary Schedule Advancement

Information regarding placement on the salary schedule is available through the Human Resources Office. Information regarding professional development units and district salary credits is available through the Instructional division.

The deadline to file a request for a change in the salary schedule classification with the Personnel Office is:

Traditional Calendar
Opening of School and/or January 31
YRE
June 30 and/or December 31

There are 3 ways to advance on the salary schedule:

College units that would or could lead to a degree or credential
Professional development units
District salary units

College Units: All units earned subsequent to the BA/BS degree must be upper division or graduate level units that would or could lead to a credential or degree, with a grade of "C" and from an accredited institution.

Professional Development Units: Course work that does not fit the criteria above for college units may be eligible for professional development units. Units will be granted for course work that enhances a teacherís current assignment if pre-approved by 2/3 of the District Salary Credit Committee. A form is available through the Instructional Division at District Office.

District Salary Credit: These are credits that are unique to the Montebello Unified School District. District Salary Credit can be earned for staff development activities conducted outside the Board Day and for which the member has not been compensated. Fifteen hours of staff development equals one district salary credit. A form is available through the Instructional Division. District Salary Credit may be earned by

Staff development programs developed by the District or the Association (MTA IPD activities.)
Individual staff development programs pre-approved by the District Salary Credit Committee.

Revenue and Expense
Open Hearing

The Revenue and Expense Open Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26. The hearing will be held at La Merced Intermediate beginning at 3:30 p.m.

All members are invited to come and ask questions regarding the Districtís budget and spending practices.

The members of the Revenue and Expense open hearing will be led by Chairperson Dianne Garcia-Stevens (LMI).

Ratification Results

The members ratified the contract amendments by a vote of 1185 yes and 26 no. The Board of Education is expected to ratify the contract Thursday, February 21.


The pay raise will be implemented in the April 1 warrant. The retro checks are due July 1.