Section A - The Employer's procedure for placement of student teachers shall contain a provision which provides teacher employees with an opportunity to request that student teachers be placed with them. The Association will be involved with the development of this provision in the procedure.

Section B - The Employer's procedure for selection of employees to curriculum writing and textbook selection committees shall contain a provision which provides employees with an opportunity to request an assignment to such committees. The Association will be involved in the development of this provision in the procedure.

Section C - The Parties recognize that employee training institutions accredited by such organizations as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and other regional accrediting associations promote adherence to worthy standards. The Employer will make an effort to employ new teachers who are graduates of these accredited institutions.

Section D - The Employer will explore and consider establishing a child daycare program(s) for employees at low performing schools.

Section E - JCTA will work in cooperation with JCBE to provide limited student loan payments and/or assistance in obtaining Rank II for selected teachers that choose to teach at low performing schools.

Section F - The Employer will provide a mentoring program for new teachers on emergency certificates or enrolled in District alternative certification programs. Services will be provided by mentors who have participated in professional development related to effective mentoring strategies/practices as well as current programs implemented in schools.

Section G - Mileage Reimbursement

Teachers who travel will receive mileage reimbursement consistent with the Commonwealth of Kentucky approved rate and procedures. The employer will provide adequate time to travel between schools.