3.5.1.1 Administrator Contract[Print first page on school letterhead.]

Administrator Contract

Believing that God has led in this decision, the school board of __________________________

School has appointed _____________________________________________ (person’s name)

as ____________________________________ (job title) for the ________________________

school year. This contract begins _______________________, 20 ___, and ends ___________,

20 ___, depending upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties. In so doing, we recognize

and affirm the ministry of administration as a God-ordained vocation for you. We rejoice that God

has brought you to us as a “fellow laborer” in this ministry. This contract provides a framework of

mutual obligation and responsibility to ensure the orderly operation of this school.

By accepting this appointment, said administrator specifically acknowledges that this contract is

for a limited duration and that all rights and privileges herein shall terminate upon the expiration

date of this contract, unless voided earlier pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 17 below. The

parties agree that no rights of tenure or presumption of continued employment are conferred or

implied by this contract or by a number of consecutive contracts. The parties further agree that no

right to notice of renewal or nonrenewal of the contract is conferred or implied.

Gross salary for this period of employment will be $ ________, payable in ________ installments

of $ ________ on the __ day and __ day of each month, beginning on the __ day of the first

month of the contract. Fringe benefits are listed on the attached financial worksheet.

Conditions of Employment(1) I agree that, as part of the qualifications for this position, I am a “born-again” Christian who

knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). I accept without verbal or

mental reservations the school’s statement of faith (signed and attached) and am committed

to upholding it. I also give testimony that this is a spiritual calling and that being the

administrator of this Christian school is God’s direction for my life for this school year.

(2) I agree to manifest by daily example the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role

model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school to students (Luke 6:40), parents, and fellow

employees. I agree that instruction is not only through rational explanation of formal subject

material, but even more powerfully through word, deed, example, and shared experience. I

have read the school’s lifestyle statement (signed and attached) and agree to follow it 24/7

during the entire time of my employment with this Christian school ministry.

(3) I have carefully read and fully agree that my life meets the requirements of the school’s

declaration of moral integrity (signed and attached) and that I will abide by the biblical

precepts set forth in the declaration of moral integrity regarding my personal sexual behavior.

I understand that failure to do so will result in dismissal from my position. I also accept the

school’s religious conviction that the unique roles of the male and female are clearly defined

in Scripture and that Romans 1:24–32 condemns the homosexual lifestyle (Romans 12:1–2;

1 Corinthians 6:9–20; Ephesians 4:1–11, 5:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2

Timothy 2:19–22; 1 Peter 1:15–16, 2:15–17; 1 John 3:1–3).

(4) I agree to faithfully participate in a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement

with the statement of faith of this school (Hebrews 10:25).

(5) I affirm that I have read and will fulfill the administrator job description and the school’s

policies set forth in the employee handbook and the parent-student handbook. I also agree to

abide by any additions, changes, and deletions made to school policies at the sole discretion

of the school board without prior notice during this contract year.

(6) I agree to uphold the school’s constitution and bylaws, and to develop administrative policies,

procedures, and programs that will implement the directives of the governing board. I will

adopt day-to-day operational practices that are a consistent model of integrity, efficiency, and

accountability.

(7) I agree to observe appropriate confidentiality in matters regarding student, parent, and

personnel.

(8) I agree to inform the school board, without delay, of any fraud, false entry, substantial error,

embezzlement, or employee misconduct that I discover or know to have taken place in any

records, property, or funds of the organization, and to report to the board any transaction or

matter that seems damaging to the organization.

(9) I agree that any previous agreements, whether written or oral, are fully merged into this

agreement, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise other than those contained in

this contract shall be valid or binding on either party.

(10) Benefits. I understand that the school is not liable to reimburse me for any benefit not used in

the benefit package. I may not choose to receive cash in lieu of any benefit. The school

reserves the right to change benefit providers and plans during the contract year at its sole

discretion. I understand that the following benefits are available to administrators.

A. Personal days. Exempt employees shall be permitted ____________________

personal days per school year. These days may be used for personal or family illness,

and for professional activities. Should additional 1-year contracts be offered in the

ensuing years, up to ____________________________ unused personal days may

be allowed to accumulate beyond the annual allotment of

__________________________ days per year. These extra days may be used only if

needed for extended personal or family illness needs. A prorated payroll deduction will

be made for each day absent over the allotted days for both full- and part-time exempt

employees.

B. Holidays. School employees receive all standard school holidays including

_______________________________________________________________.

C. Medical insurance. The school shall pay medical insurance premiums for full-time

exempt employees working ______________________________________ or more

hours per week. This insurance will begin ______________________________ days

after initial employment begins and shall continue in effect for the contract period. It

shall also continue to be in effect between contract periods for returning

administrators and faculty members. Otherwise, the medical insurance will be

terminated at the end of the month upon the last day of employment. Exempt

employees who elect coverage but who work fewer than 40 hours per week in all

capacities in the school shall pay the proportionate difference of the premium between

their part-time hours and their position that is 40 or more hours per week. For

example, the school would pay one-half of the school’s portion of the premium for an

exempt employee working 20 hours per week.

If the employee’s spouse has duplicate family coverage, and the school employee

signs a waiver forgoing insurance coverage, the employee will be given a taxable gift

of $_________________________________________________ proportional to the

amount of hours worked, as consideration for the waiver.

D. Free tuition. A full-time exempt employee shall receive _____________________

tuition during the school year for his or her children. A part-time exempt employee will

receive a proration of the benefit based on the number of hours per week contracted.

E. Life and disability insurances. The school will pay the premiums for all full-time exempt

employees to be covered by a $ ______________________________________

group term life insurance policy and a group disability insurance policy. These policies

will begin 30 days after initial employment begins and shall continue in effect for the

contract period. They shall also continue to be in effect between contract periods for

returning exempt employees. Otherwise, the policies will be terminated at the end of

the month upon the last day of employment. Part-time exempt employees may elect to

have the insurance premiums deducted from their wages and to participate in these

group policies, provided they work enough hours to meet the requirements of the

policies.

F. Taxable graduate study assistance for full-time faculty. As budgeted funds permit, an

administrator may be awarded a taxable gift of up to _______the cost for textbooks

and _______the tuition costs for up to _______hours of graduate study with the prior

approval of the school board.

G. Note: The school reserves the right to change insurers and benefit plans during the

contract year at its sole discretion.

(11) Performance, Discipline and Termination Issues. I agree to give the school board 30 days’

prior written notice of intended resignation unless a different termination date is mutually

agreed upon. I understand that payment shall be made of that proportionate part of the

salary which the number of days of actual duty bears to the number of days covered by the

contract for exempt employees that resign or are terminated. I agree that all fringe benefits

will terminate at the end of the month upon the last day of employment unless such benefits

are allowed to continue longer by a separate written agreement negotiated with the school

board.

(12) I agree that if there are deficiencies in my job performance or my personal performance, the

school board, at its sole discretion, may extend to me a progressive discipline plan to help

facilitate needed changes in my performance. I agree that the school board, at its sole

discretion, may determine that certain acts, deficiencies, or situations are so grave that they

may result in immediate dismissal and thus bypass this general procedure. I further agree

that the school board may modify or revoke the plan at its sole discretion, and that failure to

complete such a plan before the end of this 1-year contract does not obligate the school in

any way to extend another contact for a new year.

(13) I understand and agree that my employment may be terminated before the end of the school

year for cause and that there is no right to renewal of this contract. Where cause exists, the

school board may terminate this contract, provided that I have been informed of the cause

for discharge and have been given an opportunity to respond to it prior to final termination. I

agree that failure to request a meeting with the school board within 7 days of delivery of the

termination notice shall waive my right to such a meeting and the termination is final. I agree

that the school board has the sole right to make the dismissal immediate or with longer

notice, depending on the reason for dismissal. “Cause” as used herein includes, but is not

limited to, any conduct tending to reflect discredit upon the school or upon me by impairing

my continued usefulness as a Christian role model for the students. I agree that if my

employment is terminated for cause, my earned salary and benefits will be paid only through

the date of termination unless some other written agreement is reached with the school

board.

(14) I agree to attempt to resolve differences or conflicts by following the Matthew 18 principle,

the biblical pattern of addressing the conflict in private with my employer, my administrator,

or a coworker, consistent with Matthew 18:15. Should the issue remain unresolved with my

employer, I agree to be bound by the following mediation and binding arbitration agreement

in an attempt to resolve these issues and bring reconciliation.

Mediation and Binding Arbitration AgreementThe parties to this agreement are Christians and believe that the Bible commands them to

make every effort to live at peace and to resolve disputes with each other in private or within

the Christian community in conformity with the biblical injunctions of 1 Corinthians 6:1–8,

Matthew 5:23–24, and Matthew 18:15–20. Therefore, the parties agree that any claim or

dispute arising out of, or related to, this agreement or to any aspect of the employment

relationship, including claims under federal, state, and local statutory or common law, the

law of contract, and law of tort, shall be settled by biblically based mediation. If resolution of

the dispute and reconciliation do not result from mediation, the matter shall then be

submitted to an independent and objective arbitrator for binding arbitration.

The parties agree for the arbitration process to be conducted in accordance with “Rules of

Procedure for Christian Conciliation” (“Rules”) contained in the Peacemaker Ministries

booklet, Guidelines for Christian Conciliation. Consistent with these “Rules,” each party to

the agreement shall agree to the selection of the arbitrator. The parties agree that if there is

an impasse in the selection of the arbitrator, the Institute for Conciliation, a division of

Peacemaker Ministries of Billings, Montana (406-256-1583), shall be asked to provide the

name of a qualified person who will serve in that capacity. Consistent with the “Rules,” the

arbitrator shall issue a written opinion within a reasonable time.

The parties acknowledge that the resolving of conflicts requires time and financial resources.

In an effort to fully encourage and implement a biblically faithful process, _______________

____________________ School agrees to pay all fees and expenses, which may be

required by the mediator, case administrator, and/or arbitrator related to such proceeding.

The issue of final responsibility for such costs will be an agreed issue for consideration or

determination in the mediation or arbitration. The parties agree that they will endeavor to

exchange information with each other and present the same at any mediation or arbitration

pursuant to the ICC Rules of Procedure with the intent to minimize costs and delays to the

parties. They will seek to cooperate with one another and may request the mediator, case

administrator, and/or arbitrator to direct and guide the preparation process so as to

reasonably limit the amount of fact-finding, investigation, and discovery by the parties to that

which is reasonably necessary for the parties to understand each other’s issues and

positions, and to prepare the matter for submission to the mediator and/or arbitrator to

inform the mediator and/or arbitrator. In addition, the parties agree that in the event of

arbitration, they will use a single arbitrator who is experienced in the relevant area of law

and familiar with biblical principles of resolving conflict.

The parties to this contract agree that these methods shall be the sole remedy for any

controversy or claim arising out of the employment relationship or this agreement and

expressly waive their right to file a lawsuit against one another in any civil court for such

disputes, including any class action proceeding, except to enforce a legally binding

arbitration decision. The parties acknowledge that by waiving their legal rights to file a

lawsuit to resolve any dispute between them, they are not waiving their right to employ legal

counsel at their own expense to assist them in any phase of the process.

(15) I, _________________________________________________ (name) do request or

do not request that my salary be spread over a twelve-month period.

(16) For Church-Sponsored Schools Only.

_________________________________________________ School has been classified as

a 501(c)(3) nonprofit church-related organization and has chosen not to participate in the

Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Therefore, upon termination of employment, regardless of

the reason, I understand that unemployment benefits are not available.

(17) I agree that if any provision of this agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, its

invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this agreement.

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This signed contract must be returned to the school office no later than ____________________

business days after it is offered. The deadline date is __________________________________.

Failure to return the contract by that date will result in the school board’s consideration of other

applicants as well as you for this open position. The board and administration reserve the right to

withdraw the contract and offer of employment prior to its acceptance.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will abide by the terms and conditions of this

contract, and I agree that it represents the total agreement between the parties.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Administrator signature Date

I extend my warmest welcome to you. I pledge my prayer support and help as you minister to our

staff and students.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Board chair signature Date

3.5.1.2 Teacher Contract[Print first page on school letterhead.]

Teacher Contract

Believing that God has led in this decision, the ________________________________________

School has appointed ______________________________________________ (person’s name)

as _________________________________________ (job title) for the __________ school year.

This contract begins _____________________, 20 _____, and ends ______________________,

20_____, depending upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties. In so doing, we recognize

and affirm the ministry of teaching as a God-ordained vocation for you. We rejoice that God has

brought you to us as a “fellow laborer” in this ministry. This contract provides a framework of

mutual obligation and responsibility to ensure the orderly operation of this school.

By accepting this appointment, said teacher specifically acknowledges that this contract is for a

limited duration and that all rights and privileges herein shall terminate upon the expiration date of

this contract, unless voided earlier pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 17 below. The parties

agree that no rights of tenure or presumption of continued employment are conferred or implied

by this contract or by a number of consecutive contracts. The parties further agree that no right to

notice of renewal or nonrenewal of the contract is conferred or implied.

Gross salary for this period of employment will be $ __________, payable in ________________

installments of $ __________, on the __ day and __ day of each month, beginning on the __ day

of the first month of contract. Fringe benefits are listed on the attached financial worksheet.

Conditions of Employment(1) I agree that, as part of the qualifications for this position, I am a “born-again” Christian who

knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). I accept without verbal or

mental reservations the school’s statement of faith (signed and attached) and am committed

to upholding it. I also give testimony that this is a spiritual calling and that being the

administrator of this Christian school is God’s direction for my life for this school year.

(2) I agree to manifest by daily example the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role

model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school to students (Luke 6:40), parents, and fellow

employees. I agree that instruction is not only through rational explanation of formal subject

material, but even more powerfully through word, deed, example, and shared experience. I

have read the school’s lifestyle statement (signed and attached) and agree to follow it 24/7

during the entire time of my employment with this Christian school ministry.

(3) I have carefully read and fully agree that my life meets the requirements of the school’s

declaration of moral integrity (signed and attached) and that I will abide by the biblical

precepts set forth in the declaration of moral integrity regarding my personal sexual behavior.

I understand that failure to do so will result in dismissal from my position. I also agree that the

unique roles of the male and female are clearly defined in Scripture, and that Romans 1:24–

32 condemns the homosexual lifestyle (Romans 12:1–2; 1 Corinthians 6:9–20; Ephesians

4:1–11, 5:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:19–22; 1 Peter 1:15–16,

2:15–17; 1 John 3:1–3).

(4) I agree to faithfully participate in a local church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement

with the statement of faith of this school (Hebrews 10:25).

(5) I affirm that I have read and will fulfill the teacher job description and the school’s policies and

procedures set forth in the employee handbook and the parent-student handbook. I also

agree to abide by any additions, changes, and deletions made to school policies at the sole

discretion of the administration and school board without prior notice during this contract year.

(6) I agree that my assignment to room, grade, subject, and extracurricular duties is to be made

at the discretion of the administrator. I agree to maintain a classroom atmosphere that is

conducive to learning. This includes maintaining a professional appearance.

(7) I agree to observe appropriate confidentiality in matters regarding student, parent, and

personnel.

(8) I agree to inform the administration, without delay, of any fraud, false entry, substantial error,

embezzlement, or employee misconduct that I discover or know to have taken place in any

records, property, or funds of the organization, and to report to the administration any

transaction or matter that seems damaging to the organization.

(9) I agree that any previous agreements, whether written or oral, are fully merged into this

agreement, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise other than those contained in

this contract shall be valid or binding on either party.

(10) Benefits. I understand that the school is not liable to reimburse me for any benefit not used in

the benefit package. I may not choose to receive cash in lieu of any benefit. The school

reserves the right to change benefit providers and plans during the contract year at its sole

discretion. I understand that the following benefits are available to teachers.

A. Personal days. Exempt employees shall be permitted ___________ personal days per

school year. These days may be used for personal or family illness, and for

professional activities. Should additional 1-year contracts be offered in the ensuing

years, up to ___________ unused personal days may be allowed to accumulate

beyond the annual allotment of ___________ days per year. These extra days may

be used only if needed for extended personal or family illness needs. A prorated

payroll deduction will be made for each day absent over the allotted days for both full-

and part-time exempt employees.

B. Holidays. School employees receive all standard school holidays including

____________________________________________________________________

C. Medical insurance. The school shall pay medical insurance premiums for full-time

exempt employees working______________ or more hours per week. This insurance

will begin ______________ days after initial employment begins and shall continue in

effect for the contract period. It shall also continue to be in effect between contract

periods for returning administrators and faculty members. Otherwise, the medical

insurance will be terminated at the end of the month upon the last day of employment.

Exempt employees who elect coverage but who work fewer than 40 hours per week in

all capacities in the school shall pay the proportionate difference of the premium

between their part-time hours and their position that is 40 or more hours per week. For

example, the school would pay one-half of the school’s portion of the premium for an

exempt employee working 20 hours per week.

If the employee’s spouse has duplicate family coverage, and the school employee

signs a waiver forgoing insurance coverage, the employee will be given a taxable gift

of $_________ proportional to the amount of hours worked, as consideration for the

waiver.

D. Free tuition. A full-time exempt employee shall receive _____________________

tuition during the school year for his or her children. A part-time exempt employee will

receive a proration of the benefit based on the number of hours per week contracted.

E. Life and disability insurances. The school will pay the premiums for all full-time exempt

employees to be covered by a $_________ group term life insurance policy and a

group disability insurance policy. These policies will begin 30 days after initial

employment begins and shall continue in effect for the contract period. They shall also

continue to be in effect between contract periods for returning exempt employees.

Otherwise, the policies will be terminated at the end of the month upon the last day of

employment. Part-time exempt employees may elect to have the insurance premiums

deducted from their wages and to participate in these group policies, provided they

work enough hours to meet the requirements of the policies.

F. Taxable graduate study assistance for full-time faculty. As budgeted funds permit, an

exempt employee may be awarded a taxable gift of up to ______________ the cost

for textbooks and ______________ the tuition costs for up to ______________ hours

of graduate study with the prior approval of the school board.

G. Note: The school reserves the right to change insurers and benefit plans during the

contract year at its sole discretion.

(11) Performance, Discipline and Termination Issues. I agree to give my administrator 30 days’

prior written notice of intended resignation unless a different termination date is mutually

agreed upon. I understand that payment shall be made of that proportionate part of the

salary which the number of days of actual duty bears to the number of days covered by the

contract for teachers that resign or are terminated. I agree that all fringe benefits will

terminate at the end of the month upon the last day of employment.

(12) I agree that if there are deficiencies in my job performance or my personal performance, the

administration, at its sole discretion, may extend to me a progressive discipline plan to help

facilitate needed changes in my performance. I agree that the administration, at its sole

discretion, may determine that certain acts, deficiencies, or situations are so grave that they

may result in immediate dismissal and thus bypass this general procedure. I further agree

that the administration may modify or revoke the plan at its sole discretion, and that failure to

complete such a plan before the end of this 1-year contract does not obligate the school in

any way to extend another contact for a new year.

(13) I understand and agree that my employment may be terminated before the end of the school

year for cause and that there is no right to renewal of this contract. Where cause exists, the

administration may terminate this contract, provided that I have been informed of the cause

for discharge and have been given an opportunity to respond to it prior to final termination. I

agree that failure to request a meeting with the administration within 7 days of delivery of the

termination notice shall waive my right to such a meeting and the termination is final. I agree

that the administration has the sole right to make the dismissal immediate or with longer

notice, depending on the reason for dismissal. “Cause” as used herein includes, but is not

limited to, any conduct tending to reflect discredit upon the school or upon me by impairing

my continued usefulness as a Christian role model for the students. I agree that if my

employment is terminated for cause, my earned salary and benefits will be paid only through

the date of termination unless some other written agreement is reached with the

administration.

(14) I agree to attempt to resolve differences or conflicts by following the Matthew 18 principle,

the biblical pattern of addressing the conflict in private with my employer, my administrator,

or a coworker, consistent with Matthew 18:15. Should the issue remain unresolved with my

employer, I agree to be bound by the following mediation and binding arbitration agreement

in an attempt to resolve these issues and bring reconciliation.

Mediation and Binding Arbitration AgreementThe parties to this agreement are Christians and believe that the Bible commands them to

make every effort to live at peace and to resolve disputes with each other in private or within

the Christian community in conformity with the biblical injunctions of 1 Corinthians 6:1–8,

Matthew 5:23–24, and Matthew 18:15–20. Therefore, the parties agree that any claim or

dispute arising out of, or related to, this agreement or to any aspect of the employment

relationship, including claims under federal, state, and local statutory or common law, the

law of contract, and law of tort, shall be settled by biblically based mediation. If resolution of

the dispute and reconciliation do not result from mediation, the matter shall then be

submitted to an independent and objective arbitrator for binding arbitration.

The parties agree for the arbitration process to be conducted in accordance with “Rules of

Procedure for Christian Conciliation” (“Rules”) contained in the Peacemaker Ministries

booklet, Guidelines for Christian Conciliation. Consistent with these “Rules,” each party to

the agreement shall agree to the selection of the arbitrator. The parties agree that if there is

an impasse in the selection of the arbitrator, the Institute for Conciliation, a division of

Peacemaker Ministries of Billings, Montana (406-256-1583), shall be asked to provide the

name of a qualified person who will serve in that capacity. Consistent with the “Rules,” the

arbitrator shall issue a written opinion within a reasonable time.

The parties acknowledge that the resolving of conflicts requires time and financial resources.

In an effort to fully encourage and implement a biblically faithful process,

___________________ School agrees to pay all fees and expenses, which may be required

by the mediator, case administrator, and/or arbitrator related to such proceeding. The issue

of final responsibility for such costs will be an agreed issue for consideration or

determination in the mediation or arbitration. The parties agree that they will endeavor to

exchange information with each other and present the same at any mediation or arbitration

pursuant to the ICC Rules of Procedure with the intent to minimize costs and delays to the

parties. They will seek to cooperate with one another and may request the mediator, case

administrator, and/or arbitrator to direct and guide the preparation process so as to

reasonably limit the amount of fact-finding, investigation, and discovery by the parties to that

which is reasonably necessary for the parties to understand each other’s issues and

positions, and to prepare the matter for submission to the mediator and/or arbitrator to

inform the mediator and/or arbitrator. In addition, the parties agree that in the event of

arbitration, they will use a single arbitrator who is experienced in the relevant area of law

and familiar with biblical principles of resolving conflict.

The parties to this contract agree that these methods shall be the sole remedy for any

controversy or claim arising out of the employment relationship or this agreement and

expressly waive their right to file a lawsuit against one another in any civil court for such

disputes, including any class action proceeding, except to enforce a legally binding

arbitration decision. The parties acknowledge that by waiving their legal rights to file a

lawsuit to resolve any dispute between them, they are not waiving their right to employ legal

counsel at their own expense to assist them in any phase of the process.

(15) I, _________________________________________________ (name) do request or

do not request that my salary be spread over a twelve-month period.

(16) For Church-Sponsored Schools Only.

_________________________________________________ School has been classified as

a 501(c)(3) nonprofit church-related organization and has chosen not to participate in the

Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Therefore, upon termination of employment, regardless of

the reason, I understand that unemployment benefits are not available.

(17) I agree that if any provision of this agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, its

invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this agreement.

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This signed contract must be returned to the school office no later than _____________ business

days after it is offered. The deadline date is _____________. Failure to return the contract by that

date will result in the administration’s consideration of other applicants as well as you for this

open position. The school administration reserves the right to withdraw the contract and offer of

employment prior to its acceptance.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will abide by the terms and conditions of this

contract, and I agree that it represents the total agreement between the parties.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Teacher signature Date

I extend my warmest welcome to you. I pledge my prayer support and help as you minister to our

staff and students.

_____________________________________________________________________________

School administrator signature Date

[This form may be used with both the administrator and teacher contracts.]

Financial Worksheet

Employee name ________________________________________________________________

Teaching assignment _______________________________________ School year __________

Years step _____________________ Education column ________________________________

Base Salary $

Additional Duties

$

$

$

Total Salary $

Benefits

Health Insurance $

Group Life Insurance $

Group Disability Insurance $

FICA Contribution $

Tuition Remission $

Professional Development $

$

$

Total Benefits $

Total Remuneration for This Contract Position $

Optional Contract Wording

ACSI believes that the wording used and positions taken in the suggested contracts, 3.5.1.1 and

3.5.1.2, represent the best model for Christian schools. Some other possible but perhaps not as

desirable ways to address the contract issues are as follows:

(1) I understand that given the possibility of enrollment fluctuation, the validity of this contract is

contingent upon adequate enrollment that makes possible a cost-effective program. If

reduction in staff becomes necessary, I agree that the administrator may use seniority,

effectiveness, and overall value of the employee’s gifts, strengths, and general qualifications

in making staffing recommendations to the board. If there is not a significant difference in

effectiveness or value to the school, seniority may be used to determine the decision. The

board, at its sole discretion, may accept, reject, or modify the administrator’s

recommendations regarding staffing. If I am released under this paragraph, the school agrees

to pay me 30 additional days of the salary as stated above, plus such payments as have

actually been earned and paid prior to the release from employment.

(2) The _______________________ and ________________________________ of each month

are paydays. However, the teacher understands that there may be times when employees

will have to wait for their paychecks until the necessary monies are secured to cover salaries.

(3) New teachers to the staff agree to an orientation period of 60 days in which to prove their

teaching ability and classroom leadership to the satisfaction of the administrator. The teacher

understands that if any areas need improvement, such will be communicated in a timely

fashion so that he/she can attempt to correct the deficiency before the expiration of the 60

days. Should such teaching not prove to be satisfactory as determined by the administrator,

the teacher understands that this contract terminates at that time without further obligation by

either party.

(4) The teacher agrees not to enter into responsibilities or other employment that will conflict with

his or her teaching assignment.

(5) The teacher understands that any staff or faculty member who is uncertain as to the Lord’s

leading by the deadline for returning contracts may be considered with other applicants for

the open position by submitting a written request to the administrator’s office by the due date

of the contract. As final applicants are considered, the current teacher who expresses this

interest will be notified. In the case of essentially equal qualifications between the current

employee and another applicant, the current employee will be given the first consideration.

(6) The teacher agrees that if at any time during the period of employment the teacher finds

himself/herself out of harmony or sympathy, or in discord or disagreement with the philosophy

standards, or administration of the school, the teacher will immediately make that fact known

to the administrator. The teacher further agrees to voluntarily withdraw from this employment,

or be subject to termination for cause, if the discord, disagreement, or lack of harmony

continues.