D. Effective November 3, 2003 and November 1, 2004, bargaining unit members shall receive a salary increase pursuant to the terms set forth in subsections A through C above.
E. Miscellaneous
1. Minimums and maximums for each salary range shall be as follows:
a. FY03 Increase by 2.5%
b. FY04 Increase by 2.5%
c. FY05 Increase by 2.5%
2. An individual whose salary increase as set forth above would raise his/her salary to an amount exceeding the maximum for the salary range for his/her title will be given a one time salary bonus in lieu of that portion of the salary increase which exceeds the salary range maximum.
3. The parties recognize and agree that the amounts distributed to employees pursuant to Section C above may vary from one operating unit to another in any given year, as well as from year to year, based upon the aggregate results of the performance ratings in each operating unit each year.
4. In the event that the average performance appraisal score for the entire operating unit is less than a “3”, the following limitation will apply. The maximum merit adjustment which any individual employee may receive shall be capped at (4) times the stated percentage used to define the merit pool based upon the employee’s salary.
Example: If the merit pool is defined as one percent (1%) of CWA salaries in the operating unit, the maximum increase which an employee may receive is 4% of his/her salary (i.e., 4 x 1% = 4%).
5. There will be no other merit increase and no other “cost-of-living” or “across the board” increase other than those referred to above.
6. The dollar amounts expressed in this Article are unique to each fiscal year of this agreement and shall in no manner whatsoever be considered part of the status quo subsequent to the expiration of this agreement.