Academic or Certification Advancement Sample Clauses
The Academic or Certification Advancement clause outlines provisions that support or require an individual to pursue further education, training, or professional certification relevant to their role. Typically, this clause may specify eligibility criteria, the types of programs covered, and whether financial assistance or time off is provided for such advancement. Its core function is to encourage ongoing professional development, ensuring that individuals maintain or enhance their qualifications, which benefits both the individual and the organization by keeping skills current and competitive.
Academic or Certification Advancement. Academic or certification advancement on the salary payment plan shall be made at the beginning of the next academic year or with the first pay period in January both following successful completion of requirements and presentation of proper documentation of same to the Office of the Superintendent. Advancement will be made based upon completion of appropriate postgraduate credit from an accredited college or university.
Academic or Certification Advancement. Academic or certification advancement shall be made at the beginning of each semester following advancement, provided that the employee shall submit proof of such advancement not later than thirty (30) days after the beginning of the semester.
Academic or Certification Advancement. Academic or certification advancement shall be made at the beginning of the first semester following successful completion of requirements. Advancement will be made based upon completion of semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university. Preliminary approval from the Superintendent of Schools must be granted for undergraduate classes (hours). Also, correspondence courses, both graduate and undergraduate, must be approved by the Superintendent or his designee before such courses will be allowed as credit for lateral movement on the salary schedule. Denials of such requests are not subject to the Dispute Resolution Procedure. Pay increases will be retroactive to the date that the degree is posted on the transcript or official term ending date, but may not go further back than the current fiscal year.