AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Sample Clauses

AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. All licensed members are encouraged to maintain a program of professional training and advancement. The adopted salary schedule provides inducement and reward for such a program.
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AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. The Committee will pay two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) yearly for annual vocational professional development conference or for tuition or seminar fees for other professional development activities directly related to teaching responsibilities and approved by the Superintendent, Teachers requesting reimbursement will submit to the Superintendent a voucher individually listing the expenses for which reimbursement is sought. Professional development completed for recertification shall also qualify for the requirements of this section; subject to the provisions of this article. Bargaining unit members shall be eligible for reimbursement of the costs of workshops, seminars, conferences and other educational and professional development activities to the same amount as annually established for the purpose of taking graduate courses by the provisions of C below. Such activities, whether employee or employer initiated, must be approved in advance by the Superintendent.
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AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall assume the full course cost and approved expenses for any courses a teacher is requested or required, in writing, by the Chief School Administrator to take. This should include costs involved in workshops and conferences which teachers are required/requested to attend. B. The Board shall reimburse teachers for tuition incurred in the pursuit of graduate level courses at accredited institutions of higher education in accordance with the following conditions. Tuition reimbursement shall be provided in accordance with this article. Additional reimbursement will be provided for a second course at the end of that school year if the maximum annual expenditure for all teachers has not been reached during said year. The Board shall provide additional reimbursement under this proviso through pro rata equal dollar allocation of any remaining funds among qualified teachers. 1. tuition is not reimbursed from any other source; 2. the teacher receives a minimum grade of "B" or its equivalent for each approved course; 3. the course(s) is/are directly related to the teacher's current job duties and responsibilities, or field of education; 4. the teacher receives prior written approval of the Chief School Administrator before registering for the course(s); 5. reimbursement will be for the actual tuition cost per credit up to the prevailing rate at the College of New Jersey. The maximum for any one course taken at any college will be the cost of a three (3) credit course at the College of New Jersey plus $250, with a maximum annual expenditure of: $25,500 $26,500 $27,500 6. verification, including (1) the official grade report and (2) proof of payment is presented to the Chief School Administrator within thirty (30) days after the completion of the course(s); however, those teachers who take a course while on a leave of absence shall not be eligible for reimbursement until he/she returns from the leave. Requests for an extension shall not be reasonably withheld; and
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AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. Section 13.01 The Intermediate Unit is interested in the continuing education of Section 13.02 In order to be eligible for such tuition payments: (a) The employee must have prior approval of the Executive Director or the Assistant Executive Director, and the credits must be related to the assignment of the Employee in the Intermediate Unit. The University tuition xxxx must be presented to the Intermediate Unit Business Office with a copy of the Executive Director’s course approval. The Intermediate Unit will then submit tuition payment directly to the Employee. Should the Employee pay the tuition of an approved course, the Intermediate Unit will reimburse the Employee upon presentation of the paid tuition receipt. The employee must present proof of successful completion of such credits. (b) The requirements of the course must be completed while employed by the Intermediate Unit. In the event the employee does not successfully complete the requirements of the course, or present proof within thirty
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AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. Section 13.01 The Intermediate Unit is interested in the continuing education of professional employees.
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  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. The Board of Education agrees to pay the actual tuition costs of courses taken by a teacher at accredited colleges or universities up to three courses per two (2) year fiscal periods from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 respectively, except as follows: 1. No teacher may be reimbursed for courses taken during the first year of teaching in Vineland. 2. Teachers taking courses in the second and third years of employment in Vineland will not receive remuneration until tenure has been secured. The remuneration will then be retroactive and will be paid to the teacher in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the teacher has secured tenure. 3. All courses must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee subject to the following requirements: (a) A teacher must provide official documentation that he/she has obtained a grade of B or better; (b) Reimbursement shall be paid only for courses directly related to teacher’s teaching field which increase the teacher’s content knowledge and are related to the teacher’s current certification, as determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion; no reimbursement shall be paid for courses leading to a post graduate or professional degree in a field other than education or teaching. Further, effective September 1, 2010, all newly hired teachers shall not be eligible for reimbursement until they are tenured, and they shall not be eligible for retroactive reimbursement upon gaining tenure for courses taken prior to being tenured. (c) The maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $130,000.00. Courses shall be applied for no earlier than the following dates: Summer Session - April 1 Fall/Winter Session - June 1 Spring Session - October 1 Courses must, as set forth hereinabove in this sub-article 18.A.3, be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee, prior to the teacher commencing the course(s); and (d) Teacher taking courses shall sign a contract requiring them to reimburse the Board for all tuition paid for a course if the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board within one (1) full school/academic year of completion of said course, except that reimbursement shall not be required when the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board due to a significant, documented life change. 4. Tuition reimbursement costs shall be a sum not to exceed the actual cost of college credits charged in an accredited public State college/University of the State of New Jersey. B. When the Superintendent initiates in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs designed to improve the quality of instruction, the cooperation of the Vineland Education Association will be solicited. Notwithstanding the above, the initiation of in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs shall be determined solely at the discretion of the Board. C. One professional leave day may be granted to a teacher upon request, according to the following guidelines: 1. The professional day may be for attendance at a workshop, seminar or visit to another school for the expressed purpose of self professional improvement for the job. 2. The request shall arrive in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) working days prior to the date requested and shall be reviewed by the immediate supervisor prior to submission. The Board reserves the right to deny a professional leave day before or immediately following a holiday or on a day which by its nature suggests a hardship for providing a substitute. 3. No more than two teachers from any one elementary school or from any one department in the secondary schools may be granted a professional leave for a given day. 4. The teacher may be required to submit a report to the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, supervisor (s), principal and staff regarding the activity of the professional day. 5. Costs incurred by the teacher for the professional day authorized under this Section shall be the teacher’s responsibility. 6. A maximum of 90 professional leave days may be authorized for the school year which shall be apportioned as follows: elementary, 35; grades seven and eight, 20; and high school, 35. D. If the Board initiates a teacher’s attendance at a professional workshop, seminar or visit, the expenses shall be the responsibility of the Board. Further, this day shall not be subtracted from the 90 professional leave days granted to teachers of the Association. E. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of courses taken by secretaries related to skills and knowledge improvement when such courses are required and approved by the Board. F. The Board and the Association agree that it is important to communicate when developing and implementing current and future learning technologies, including but not limited to distance and on-line learning.

  • School Improvement 1. The Board and the Association agree that employee participation in decision making is effective in providing positive results for education. 2. The provisions contained in this section shall apply to all school improvement plans, programs or processes set forth by school improvement committees established in the Xxxxxxx-Xxxxxx School District as a result of Section 1277 of the Revised School Code. 3. It is understood that participation on school improvement committees is voluntary. Further, employees who participate, or are non-participants, in such activities shall not be negatively evaluated for any conduct relative to such committees. 4. In the event that any provision(s) of a school improvement plan, program or process or application thereof violates, contradicts, or is inconsistent with this Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall prevail.

  • PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT The parties’ support the principle of continuing training of teachers, participation by teachers in professional organizations in the areas of their specialization, leaves for work on advanced degrees or special studies, foreign travel and participation in community educational projects.

  • Professional Improvement Leave A teacher may be granted leave to be used for the teacher's professional improvement. Professional improvement days may be approved by the superintendent and used for the purpose of: 1. Visitation to view other instructional techniques or programs. 2. Conferences, workshops, or seminars conducted by colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The teacher planning to use a professional improvement day shall notify the principal at least one week in advance of the proposed absence. The teacher shall be required to file a written report with the principal within one (1) week of attendance at such event. Also, the teacher may/shall be requested to return with materials and/or information to be shared with other teachers. The expense of attending such visitation, conference, workshop, or seminar will be paid by the Board when the proper reimbursement applications are sent to the district office. In cases where attendance at a convention, workshop, seminar, or other educational activity is deemed to be of value only to the individual teacher, leave may be granted for attendance with either no expenses or limited expenses being underwritten by the district. In these cases, no written or verbal reports will be required.

  • Additional Improvements Common Area Operating Expenses shall not include Real Property Taxes specified in the tax assessor's records and work sheets as being caused by additional improvements placed upon the Industrial Center by other lessees or by Lessor for the exclusive enjoyment of such other lessees. Notwithstanding Paragraph 10.1 hereof, Lessee shall, however, pay to Lessor at the time Common Area Operating Expenses are payable under Paragraph 4.2, the entirety of any increase in Real Property Taxes if assessed solely by reason of Alterations, Trade Fixtures or Utility Installations placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at Lessee's request.

  • Improvement Plan A detailed, written plan collaboratively developed between the teacher and evaluator, utilized when a teacher receives an Evaluation Rating of ineffective. The approved form for the Improvement Plan is attached to this agreement as Appendix .

  • Quality Improvement VRC shall develop programs designed to improve the quality of care provided by the Radiologists and encourage identification and adoption of best demonstrated processes. Practice and VRC acknowledge that, in connection with such quality improvement activities, it may be necessary to provide VRC with Protected Health Information and Practice and VRC agree to treat such information in accordance with Article 9;

  • Needs Improvement the Educator’s performance on a standard or overall is below the requirements of a standard or overall, but is not considered to be unsatisfactory at this time. Improvement is necessary and expected.

  • Improvement Plans A professional improvement plan is a clearly articulated assistance program for a teacher whose student growth measure dimension of the evaluation is below the expected level of student growth. For the purposes of this agreement, improvement plans shall be based on the individual student growth measure level, and not for overall subjects or classes taught.

  • Project Management Plan 3.2.1 Developer is responsible for all quality assurance and quality control activities necessary to manage the Work, including the Utility Adjustment Work. Developer shall undertake all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for the Project and Work in accordance with the approved Project Management Plan, Good Industry Practice and applicable Law. 3.2.2 Developer shall develop the Project Management Plan and its component parts, plans and other documentation in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 1.5.2.5

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