Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 02-10-009.

     Title of Rule: WAC 392-121-200 through 392-121-400, Finance -- General apportionment -- State allocations for school district certificated instructional staff (CIS) salaries.

     Purpose: To revise fiscal rules for averaging the mix factor (education and experience) of CIS in the 2002-03 school year and thereafter.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.150.290(1).

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28A.150.410.

     Summary: Effective for the 2002-03 school year, state allocated salaries for basic education and special education CIS will be based on the average mix factor of CIS in all programs (except institutions education). Previously, allocations were based on the average mix factor of CIS in basic and special education only. Minor housekeeping changes clarify meanings, correct section references, and keep rules up-to-date.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: Rule revisions implement SB 6823 (chapter 353, Laws of 2002) and the 2002 supplemental operating budget, ESSB 6387 (section 503 (1)(b), chapter 371, Laws of 2002).

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Linda Harrison, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, (360) 725-6130; Implementation: Ross Bunda, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, (360) 725-6308; and Enforcement: Mike Bigelow, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, (360) 725-6111.

     Name of Proponent: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, governmental.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The rules are part of the state funding formula for K-12 education. The 2002 legislature changed the method of determining state allocated salaries for CIS in basic and special education programs. Rule revisions implement SB 6823 (chapter 353, Laws of 2002) and the 2002 supplemental operating budget, ESSB 6387 (section 503 (1)(b), chapter 371, Laws of 2002).

     Based on 2001-02 school year data, OSPI estimates that statewide salary allocations will be reduced by more than $22.8 million for the 2002-03 school year. This is because, on average, the current method of determining the district average mix factor (CIS in basic and special education programs only) results in higher mix factors than next year's method (CIS in all programs except institutions education). However, impacts vary from district to district. OSPI estimates that two hundred thirty-five districts will lose a total of about $23.4 million, while forty-five districts will gain approximately $0.6 million, and sixteen districts will see no impact.

     Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The 2002 legislature changed the method of determining state allocated salaries for CIS in basic and special education programs. Beginning in the 2002-03 school year, state allocated salaries will be based on the average education and experience (mix factor) of CIS in all programs (except institutions education). Previously, allocations were based on the average mix factor of CIS in basic education and special education only.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable, no small business impact.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is not subject to RCW 34.05.328 per subsection (5)(a)(i). Additionally, this rule is not a significant legislative rule per subsection (5)(c)(iii).

     Hearing Location: Old Capitol Building, Bruno Conference Room, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, on October 8, 2002, 9-10 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Sheila Emery by October 1, 2002, TDD (360) 664-3631 or (360) 725-6271.

     Submit Written Comments to: Legal Services, OSPI, P.O. Box 47200, 600 South Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, fax (360) 753-4201, by October 1, 2002.

     Date of Intended Adoption: October 9, 2002.

August 21, 2002

Dr. Terry Bergeson

Superintendent of

Public Instruction

OTS-5903.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 95-09, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95)

WAC 392-121-205   Definition -- District certificated instructional employee.   As used in this chapter, "district certificated instructional employee" means any district certificated employee ((except one)) who is employed ((solely)) in whole or part as one or more of the following:

     (1) ((Chief executive officer, chief administrative officer, or confidential employee within the meaning of RCW 41.59.020(4);

     (2) Principal, assistant principal, and any person hired in any manner to fill a position designated as, or which is in fact, that of principal or assistant principal;

     (3) Other district administrator, which means an employee, including an administrative assistant, director, or coordinator of a district-wide program, who directs staff members and/or manages a function, a program, or a supporting service in a school district; and

     (4) Other school administrator, which means an employee including an administrative assistant, administrative intern, or supervisor of a school program, who directs staff members or manages a function, a program, or a support service in a school.)) An elementary, secondary or other teacher who instructs pupils in classes or courses;

     (2) An educational staff associate who assists, evaluates, counsels, or instructs students in a manner consistent with the employee's educational staff associate certificate; or

     (3) Other certificated staff assigned to the 300 or 400 series duty codes as defined in the S-275 personnel reporting instructions.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-205, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-205, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Is employed by a contractor, pursuant to WAC ((392-121-288)) 392-121-188, to serve students claimed for basic education funding by a school district; and

     (2) Is employed as one or both of the following:

     (a) An elementary, secondary or other teacher who instructs pupils in classes or courses; or

     (b) An educational staff associate who assists, evaluates, counsels, or instructs students in a manner consistent with the employee's educational staff associate certificate.

[Statutory Authority: 1997 c 265 § 6 and RCW 28A.150.290. 99-08-008 (Order 99-01), § 392-121-206, filed 3/25/99, effective 4/25/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-206, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95.]

     (1) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services as a certificated instructional employee for not less than 180 full work days shall be counted as one FTE.

     (2) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for 180 partial days as a certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient rounded to three decimal places obtained by dividing that part of the day worked by the full day as determined by the district.

     (3) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for less than 180 full work days as a certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient rounded to three decimal places obtained by dividing the number of work days contracted for by 180: Provided, That if the normal annual full-time contract for the position exceeds 180 work days, the greater number of work days normally contracted shall be used as the divisor.

     (4) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for less than 180 partial days as a certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient rounded to three decimal places obtained by dividing the part of the day worked by the full day as determined by the district and then multiplying the result by the ratio of work days contracted for by 180: Provided, That if the normal annual full-time contract for the position exceeds 180 work days, the greater number of work days normally contracted shall be used in place of 180 in the ratio.

     (5) No employee shall be counted as more than one full-time equivalent certificated staff unit.

     (6) The length of a full work day as used in this section shall be determined by the district.

     (7) As used in this section, contracts to provide services as a certificated instructional employee shall exclude supplemental contract services as defined under RCW 28A.400.200(4).

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     (1) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services as a basic education certificated instructional employee for not less than 180 full work days shall be counted as one FTE.

     (2) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for 180 partial days as a basic education certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient to ((the nearest thousandth)) three decimal places obtained by dividing that part of the day worked by the full day as determined by the district.

     (3) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for less than 180 full work days as a basic education certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient rounded to ((the nearest thousandth)) three decimal places obtained by dividing the number of work days contracted for by 180: Provided, That if the normal annual full-time contract for the position exceeds 180 work days, the greater number of work days normally contracted shall be used as the divisor.

     (4) Each employee of the school district who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services for less than 180 partial days as a basic education certificated instructional employee shall be counted as a partial FTE, such part to be the quotient ((to the nearest thousandth)) rounded to three decimal places obtained by dividing the part of the day worked by the full day as determined by the district and then multiplying the result by the ratio of work days contracted for to 180: Provided, That if the normal annual full-time contract for the position exceeds 180 work days, the greater number of work days normally contracted shall be used in place of 180 in the ratio.

     (5) No employee shall be counted as more than one full-time equivalent basic education certificated staff unit.

     (6) The length of a full work day as used in this section shall be determined by the district.

     (7) As used in this section, contracts to provide services as a basic education certificated instructional employee shall exclude supplemental contract services as defined under RCW 28A.400.200(4).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-215, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-215, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) 26 Special Education -- Institutions -- State;

     (2) 56 State Institutions, Centers and Homes -- Delinquent.

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     (((1) For the 1994-95 school year, this reporting process shall include only certificated individuals employed by the district as of October 1 of the school year.

     (2) For the 1995-96 school year and thereafter)) This reporting process shall include individuals who are known as of October 1 to be:

     (((a))) (1) District employees with a contract for certificated employment to provide services during the period September 1 through August 31;

     (((b))) (2) Classified employees, employed by the district to provide services during the period September 1 through August 31; and

     (((c) Agency)) (3) Contractor certificated instructional employees, contracted to provide services during the period September 1 through August 31.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-220, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-220, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Professional education employment shall be limited to the following:

     (a) Employment in public or private preschools or elementary and secondary schools in positions which require certification where:

     (i) Schools include the Centrum education program, the Pacific Science Center education program, and educational centers authorized under chapter 28A.205 RCW;

     (ii) Certification means the concurrent public professional education licensing requirements established in the state, province, country, or other governmental unit in which employment occurred and which, for the state of Washington, refers to the certificates authorized by WAC 180-79A-140;

     (b) Employment in public or private vocational-technical schools, technical colleges, community/junior colleges, colleges, and universities in positions comparable to those which require certification in Washington school districts;

     (c) Employment in a governmental educational agency with regional administrative responsibilities for preschool, elementary, and/or secondary education including but not limited to an educational service district, office of the superintendent of public instruction, or United States department of education in any professional position including but not limited to C.P.A., architect, business manager, or physician;

     (d) Experience in the following areas:

     (i) Military, Peace Corps, or Vista service which interrupted professional education employment included in (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection; and

     (ii) Sabbatical leave.

     (e) For nondegreed vocational instructors, up to a maximum of six years of management experience as defined in WAC 180-77-003 acquired after the instructor meets the minimum vocational certification requirements established in WAC 180-77-041 (1)(a). If a degree is obtained while employed in the state of Washington as a nondegreed vocational instructor, the eligible years of management experience pursuant to this subsection reported on Report S-275 prior to the awarding of the degree shall continue to be reported but shall not increase.

     (2) Years of full-time and part-time professional education employment prior to the current reporting school year are accumulated as follows:

     (a) For each professional education employment which is not employment as a casual substitute pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section;

     (i) Determine the total number of hours per year for an employee working full-time with each employer;

     (ii) Determine the number of hours per year with each employer excluding unpaid leave;

     (iii) Calculate the quotient of the hours determined in (a)(ii) of this subsection divided by the hours in (a)(i) of this subsection rounded to two decimal((s)) places for each year.

     (b) For professional education employment as a casual substitute pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section:

     (i) Determine the total number of full-time equivalent substitute days per year;

     (ii) Calculate the quotient of full-time equivalent days determined in (b)(i) of this subsection divided by 180 rounded to two decimal((s)) places for each year.

     (c) No more than 1.0 year may be accumulated in any traditional nine-month academic year or any twelve-month period.

     (i) Accumulate, for each year, professional education employment calculated in (a)(iii) and (b)(ii) of this subsection.

     (ii) Determine the smaller of the result in (c)(i) of this subsection or 1.00 for each year.

     (d) Determine certificated years of experience as the accumulation of all years of professional education employment calculated in (c)(ii) of this subsection and report such years ((to the nearest tenth)) rounded to one decimal place.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and chapter 28A.415 RCW. 97-22-106 (Order 97-07), § 392-121-245, filed 11/5/97, effective 12/6/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-245, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-245, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-245, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Credits are earned after the awarding or conferring of the employee's first bachelor's degree;

     (2) Credits are earned on or before October 1 of the year for which allocations are being calculated pursuant to this chapter;

     (3) Credits are earned from a regionally accredited institution of higher education: Provided, That credits, determined eligible pursuant to subsections (1), (2), (4) and (6) of this section, earned from any other accredited community college, college, or university and reported on Form S-275 on or before December 31, 1992, shall continue to be reported;

     (4) Credits are transferrable or applicable to a bachelor's or more advanced degree program: Provided, That for educational courses which are the same or identical no more credits for that educational course than are transferrable or applicable to a bachelor's or more advanced degree program at that institution shall be counted;

     (5) Credits earned after September 1, 1995, must satisfy the additional requirements of WAC 392-121-262;

     (6) Credits are not counted as in-service credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-257 or nondegree credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-259;

     (7) The number of credits equals the number of quarter hours, units or semester hours each converted to quarter hours earned pursuant to this section; and

     (8) Accumulate credits ((to the nearest tenth)) rounded to one decimal place.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-255, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-255, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-255, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Credits are earned:

     (a) After August 31, 1987; and

     (b) After the awarding or conferring of the employee's first bachelor's degree.

     (2) Credits are earned on or before October 1 of the year for which allocations are being calculated pursuant to this chapter.

     (3) Credits are earned in either:

     (a) A locally approved in-service training program which means a program approved by a school district board of directors, and meeting standards adopted by the state board of education pursuant to the standards in WAC 180-85-200 and the development of which has been participated in by an in-service training task force whose membership is the same as provided under RCW 28A.415.040; or

     (b) A state approved continuing education program offered by an education agency approved to provide in-service for the purposes of continuing education as provided for under rules adopted by the state board of education pursuant to chapter 180-85 WAC.

     (4) Credits are not earned for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the employee's next highest degree.

     (5) Credits earned after September 1, 1995, must satisfy the additional requirements of WAC 392-121-262.

     (6) Credits are not counted as academic credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-255 or nondegree credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-259.

     (7) Ten locally approved in-service or state approved continuing education credit hours defined in WAC 180-85-030 equal one in-service credit.

     (8) Each forty hours of participation in an approved internship with a business, industry, or government agency pursuant to chapter 180-83 WAC equals one in-service credit.

     (a) No more than two in-service credits may be earned as a result of an internship during any calendar-year period.

     (b) Each individual is limited to a maximum of fifteen in-service credits earned from internships.

     (9) Accumulate credits ((to the nearest tenth)) rounded to one decimal place.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and chapter 28A.415 RCW. 97-22-106 (Order 97-07), § 392-121-257, filed 11/5/97, effective 12/6/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-257, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-257, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. 90-16-002 (Order 18), § 392-121-257, filed 7/19/90, effective 8/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-257, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Zero credits shall be recognized for persons holding a valid certificate other than a certificate included in subsection (2) or (3) of this section.

     (2) Thirty credits shall be recognized for persons holding a valid continuing or standard school nurse certificate.

     (3) Persons holding valid vocational certificates as provided for in chapter 180-77 WAC shall accumulate recognized credits as follows:

     (a) One credit for each ten clock hours of vocational educator training meeting the requirements of WAC 180-77-003 (2), (9), or (12).

     (b) One credit for each one hundred clock hours of occupational experience as defined in WAC 180-77-003(7) such that each calendar year is limited to a maximum of twenty credits.

     (c) Clock hours used in determining credits in (a) and (b) of this subsection must be earned after meeting the minimum vocational certification requirements as established in WAC 180-77-041 (1)(a).

     (4) Credits earned after September 1, 1995, must satisfy the additional requirements of WAC 392-121-262.

     (5) Accumulate credits ((to the nearest tenth)) rounded to one decimal place.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and chapter 28A.415 RCW. 97-22-106 (Order 97-07), § 392-121-259, filed 11/5/97, effective 12/6/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-259, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-259, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94.]

     (1) At the time credits are recognized by the school district the content of the course must meet at least one of the following:

     (a) It is consistent with a school-based plan for mastery of student learning goals as referenced in RCW ((28A.320.205)) 28A.655.110, the annual school performance report, for the school in which the individual is assigned;

     (b) It pertains to the individual's current assignment or expected assignment for the following school year;

     (c) It is necessary for obtaining endorsement as prescribed by the state board of education;

     (d) It is specifically required for obtaining advanced levels of certification; or

     (e) It is included in a college or university degree program that pertains to the individual's current assignment or potential future assignment as a certificated instructional staff;

     (2) Credits which have been determined to meet one or more of the criteria in subsection (1) of this section shall continue to be recognized in subsequent school years and by subsequent school district employers; and

     (3) Credits not recognized in a school year may be recognized in a subsequent school year if there is a change in the qualifying criteria such as a change in state board of education rules, a change in the district's strategic plan, a change in the school-based plan for the school in which the individual is assigned, a change in the individual's assignment, or a change in the individual's employer.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and chapter 28A.415 RCW. 97-22-106 (Order 97-07), § 392-121-262, filed 11/5/97, effective 12/6/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-262, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95.]

     (1) If an employee holds more than one degree of the same level, additional credits shall be counted after the first degree.

     (2) An employee whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree, whose total eligible credits are ninety or greater, and whose total eligible credits earned prior to January 1, 1992, were less than one hundred thirty-five shall be placed on the BA + 90 column.

     (3) An employee whose highest degree level is nondegreed shall be placed on the BA columns except that such persons holding valid vocational certificates with one hundred thirty-five or more eligible credits shall be placed on the MA + 0 column.

     (4) A vocational instructor who obtains a bachelor's degree while employed in the state of Washington as a nondegreed vocational instructor and for whom one hundred thirty-five or more eligible credits determined pursuant to WAC 392-121-259 were reported on Report S-275 prior to the awarding of that bachelor's degree shall continue to be placed on the MA+ 0 column and shall not advance to any other column unless a master's degree is obtained.

     (5) For placement on LEAP salary allocation documents, certificated years of experience and total eligible credits shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. One-half year or credit shall be rounded to the next highest year or credit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-270, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-270, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 92-23-044 (Order 92-15), § 392-121-270, filed 11/16/92, effective 12/17/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 502. 91-02-097 (Order 51), § 392-121-270, filed 1/2/91, effective 2/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 90-13-088 (Order 15), § 392-121-270, filed 6/20/90, effective 7/21/90; 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-270, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Districts shall document the date of awarding or conferring of the highest degree including the date upon which the degree was awarded or conferred as recorded on the diploma or transcript from the registrar of the regionally accredited institution of higher education.

     (a) If the highest degree is a master's degree, the district shall also document the date of awarding or conferring of the first bachelor's degree.

     (b) If the degree was awarded by an institution which does not confer degrees after each term, and all degree requirements were completed at a time other than the date recorded on the diploma or transcript, a written statement from the registrar of the institution verifying a prior completion date shall be adequate documentation.

     (c) If the degree program was completed in a country other than the United States documentation must include a written statement of degree equivalency for the appropriate degree from a foreign credentials' evaluation agency approved by the office of superintendent of public instruction.

     (2) Districts shall document academic credits by having on file a transcript from the registrar of the regionally accredited institution of higher education granting the credits. For purposes of this subsection:

     (a) An academic credit is deemed "earned" at the end of the term for which it appears on the transcript: Provided, That a written statement from the registrar of the institution verifying a prior earned date may establish the date a credit was earned;

     (b) Washington state community college credits numbered one hundred and above are deemed transferable for purposes of WAC 392-121-255(4) subject to the limitations of that same subsection;

     (c) Credits are not deemed "earned" at an institution of higher education which transfers-in credits. Such credits must be documented using a transcript from the initial granting institution and are subject to all the limitations of WAC 392-121-255; and

     (d) For credits earned after September 1, 1995, districts shall document that the course content meets one or more of the criteria of WAC 392-121-262(1). At a minimum, such documentation must include a dated signature of the immediate principal, supervisor, or other authorized school district representative and must be available to the employee's future employers.

     (3) Districts shall document in-service credits;

     (a) By having on file a document meeting standards established in WAC 180-85-107; and

     (b) For credits earned after September 1, 1995, districts shall document that the course content meets one or more of the criteria of WAC 392-121-262(1). At a minimum, such documentation must include a dated signature of the immediate principal, supervisor, or other authorized school district representative and must be available to the employee's future employers.

     (4) Districts shall document nondegree credits.

     (a) For vocational educator training credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-259(3) districts shall have on file a document meeting standards established in WAC 180-85-107 and evidence that the training was authorized pursuant to WAC 180-77-003 (2), (9), or (12).

     (b) For credits calculated from converted occupational experience pursuant to WAC 392-121-259(3) districts shall have on file documents which provide:

     (i) Evidence that the occupational experience meets the requirements of WAC 180-77-003(7);

     (ii) Evidence of the individual's actual number of hours of employment for each year including dates of employment; and

     (iii) The district calculation of converted credits pursuant to WAC 392-121-259(3).

     (c) For credits earned after September 1, 1995, districts shall document that the course content meets one or more of the criteria of WAC 392-121-262(1). At a minimum, such documentation must include a dated signature of the immediate principal, supervisor, or other authorized school district representative and must be available to the employee's future employers.

     (5) Districts shall document certificated years of experience as follows:

     (a) For certificated years of experience obtained and reported on Report S-275 prior to the 1994-95 school year districts shall have on file documents that provide evidence of employment including dates of employment.

     (b) For certificated years of experience reported on Report S-275 for the first time after the 1993-94 school year districts shall have on file:

     (i) The total number of hours per year for an employee working full-time with each employer;

     (ii) The number of hours per year and dates of employment with each employer excluding unpaid leave: Provided, That documentation of hours in excess of one full-time certificated year of experience in any twelve-month period is not required;

     (iii) The quotient of the hours determined in (b)(ii) of this subsection divided by the hours in (b)(i) of this subsection rounded to two decimal((s)) places for each year;

     (iv) The name and address of the employer;

     (v) For those counting out-of-district experience pursuant to WAC ((392-121-245)) 392-121-264 (1)(a), evidence whether or not the position required professional education certification pursuant to WAC ((392-121-245)) 392-121-264 (1)(a)(ii);

     (vi) For those counting experience pursuant to WAC ((392-121-245)) 392-121-264 (1)(b), a brief description of the previous employment which documents the school district's decision that the position was comparable to one requiring certification in the Washington school districts;

     (vii) For those counting management experience pursuant to WAC ((392-121-245)) 392-121-264 (1)(e), evidence that the experience meets the requirements of WAC 180-77-003(6).

     (6) Any documentation required by this section may be original or copies of the original: Provided, That each copy is subject to school district acceptance or rejection.

     (7) The falsification or deliberate misrepresentation, including omission of a material fact concerning degrees, credits, or experience by an education practitioner as defined in WAC 180-87-035 shall be deemed an act of unprofessional conduct pursuant to WAC 180-87-050. In such an event the provisions of chapters 180-86 and 180-87 WAC shall apply.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and chapter 28A.415 RCW. 97-22-106 (Order 97-07), § 392-121-280, filed 11/5/97, effective 12/6/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-280, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-280, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 92-23-044 (Order 92-15), § 392-121-280, filed 11/16/92, effective 12/17/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 502. 91-02-097 (Order 51), § 392-121-280, filed 1/2/91, effective 2/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-280, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Assign a staff mix factor to each ((basic education)) certificated instructional employee excluding institutional education employees by placing the employee on the appropriate LEAP salary allocation document pursuant to WAC 392-121-270;

     (2) Multiply the result by the full-time equivalency for the time each employee meets the definition of full-time equivalent ((basic education)) certificated instructional employee pursuant to WAC ((392-121-215)) 392-121-212 excluding only full-time equivalent institutional education staff;

     (3) Sum the results obtained in subsection (2) of this section for all ((basic education)) certificated instructional employees of the school district excluding institutional education employees; and

     (4) Divide the result by the district's total full-time equivalent ((basic education)) certificated instructional staff excluding full-time equivalent institutional education staff.

     (5) For the purpose of this section ((basic education)) certificated instructional staff are those employed by the school district as of October 1 of the school year as reported to the superintendent of public instruction on Report S-275.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 95-21-096 (Order 95-09), § 392-121-295, filed 10/18/95, effective 11/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290, 28A.150.400 and the Biennial Operating Appropriations Act. 94-01-190, § 392-121-295, filed 12/22/93, effective 1/22/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 92-23-044 (Order 92-15), § 392-121-295, filed 11/16/92, effective 12/17/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 502. 91-02-097 (Order 51), § 392-121-295, filed 1/2/91, effective 2/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-295, filed 1/11/88.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 502. 91-02-097 (Order 51), § 392-121-299, filed 1/2/91, effective 2/2/91. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. 90-16-002 (Order 18), § 392-121-299, filed 7/19/90, effective 8/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-299, filed 1/11/88.]

     (1) Allocations shall be made pursuant to chapter 28A.150 RCW, the state Operating Appropriations Act, and this chapter.

     (2) Allocations shall be made in twelve monthly payments during the school year pursuant to RCW 28A.510.250 to each school district operating a program approved by the state board of education.

     (a) Initial monthly payments shall be based on estimates of such data as the superintendent of public instruction deems necessary to commence payment for the school year, such estimates to be submitted by school districts to the educational service districts or superintendent of public instruction on forms provided by the superintendent of public instruction. The latest date on which a school district may make changes in these data shall be the date on which the school district files its budget with the educational service district.

     (b) As the school year progresses, monthly payments to school districts shall be adjusted to reflect actual full-time equivalent students enrolled, district average ((basic education)) certificated instructional staff salary ((per placement on the statewide salary allocation schedule)) for purpose of apportionment, other school district characteristics, deductible revenues and such other data as are deemed necessary by the superintendent and reported by school districts and other governmental agencies on forms provided or approved by the superintendent of public instruction.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. 92-23-044 (Order 92-15), § 392-121-400, filed 11/16/92, effective 12/17/92. Statutory Authority: 1990 c 33. 90-16-002 (Order 18), § 392-121-400, filed 7/19/90, effective 8/19/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. 88-03-013 (Order 88-8), § 392-121-400, filed 1/11/88.]

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is recodified as follows:

Old WAC Number	New WAC Number
392-121-245	392-121-264

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