Each employee shall be eligible for five annual step increases within the parameters of the established salary range. Step increases will be reviewed by the board of directors on an annual basis. Salary shall be pro-rated for part-time employees. Step increases shall be based on:

                       

—    Merit defined as satisfactory performance of the responsibilities listed in the employer’s job description.

—     Substantial completion of the activities in the employee’s work plan.

 

 

If both parts of this definition have been met as measured by the employee’s annual evaluation, the entire step increase shall be granted; no partial step will be granted. If both parts of this definition have not been met, the employee shall be given other opportunities to meet them, and any possible assistance in improving his or her performance. If, upon reevaluation, they have been met, the step increase shall be granted.

 

All eligible employees hired before April 2003 shall receive step increases in October. All eligible employees hired after April 2003 shall receive step increases on their anniversary dates.