Common use of Career Development Program Clause in Contracts

Career Development Program. RAA members who have served full time under contract for at least seven (7) years in Ridgewood in a position or positions requiring a state certificate may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for an approved purpose such as graduate school, research, travel, etc. Applications shall be sent to the Superintendent of Schools by February 1 for the next school year. Applications may be accepted by the Superintendent at a later date if he deems circumstances warrant. Applications will be reviewed by a Committee whose membership is mutually agreeable to the Superintendent and to the RAA. The committee will evaluate the applications and make its recommendation to the Superintendent. Final approval of applicants by the Board will be made by the second public Board meeting following the initial interviews, which are usually scheduled during the month of February. Career development leaves may be for a school year at one-half pay or one semester at three-fourths pay. Grantees shall agree in advance, in writing, to return to the Ridgewood staff for a minimum of two years or refund the compensation received, or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. The employee shall receive credit for earned salary increment for the period of professional study and shall also be granted any other salary benefits which have been approved by the Board during the period of the leave. If in the judgment of the Superintendent or the Selection Committee, a staff member on a grant program is not fulfilling the purpose for which the grant was made, each shall consult with the other, after which the Superintendent shall report his views to the Board. The Board may terminate the grant after providing an opportunity for the staff member to be heard. At such a hearing the staff member may choose to be accompanied by representatives from the RAA who shall also have an opportunity to be heard. The period of the Career Development Leave shall count as regular service for the purpose of retirement planning, and contributions to the retirement fund shall continue at the usual rate, based on a full year's salary. Tenure rights shall not be impaired. Staff members on Career Development Leaves are not eligible for tuition refunds. Upon return from a Career Development Leave, the staff member shall meet with members of the original selection committee to review the highlights and benefits of the leave experience or share their experiences with other staff members at a meeting arranged by the Selection Committee.

Career Development Program. RAA members A. Teachers who have served full time under contract for at least seven (7) years in Ridgewood in a position or positions requiring a state certificate may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for an approved purpose such as graduate schoolstudy, research, travel, etc. Up to 2% of the certificated staff may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for any school year. Applications shall be sent to the Superintendent of Schools by February 1 for the next school year. Applications may be accepted by the Superintendent at a later date if he deems circumstances warrant. Applications They will be reviewed by a Selection Committee whose membership is mutually agreeable to of six members - three appointed by the Superintendent Association and to three appointed by the RAASuperintendent. The committee will evaluate the applications and make its recommendation to the Superintendentdecisions of priority of approval. Final approval of applicants by the Board will be made by the second public Board meeting following the initial interviews, which are usually scheduled ordinarily conducted during the month of February. Career development leaves . B. Such a leave may be for a school year at one-half 1/2 pay or one semester at three3/4 pay, except that full- time kindergarten teachers only may apply for a leave whereby they work a full-fourths year, one half- time, at 3/4 pay. Grantees shall agree in advance, advance in writing, writing to return to the Ridgewood staff for a minimum of two (2) years or refund the compensation received, or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. . C. The employee teacher shall receive credit for an earned salary increment for the period of the professional study and shall also be granted any other salary benefits which have been approved by the Board during the period of the leave. If . D. If, in the judgment of the Superintendent or the Selection Committee, a staff member teacher on a grant program is not fulfilling the purpose for which the grant was made, each shall consult with the other, after which the Superintendent shall report his views to the Board. The Board may terminate the grant after providing an opportunity for the staff member teacher to be heard. At such a hearing the staff member teacher may choose to be accompanied by representatives from the RAA Association who shall also have an opportunity to be heard. The period of the Career Development Leave shall count as regular service for the purpose of retirement planning, and contributions to the retirement fund shall continue at the usual rate, based on a full year's salary. Tenure rights shall not be impaired. Staff members on Career Development Leaves are not eligible for tuition refunds. Upon return from a Career Development Leave, the staff member shall meet with members of the original selection committee to review the highlights and benefits of the leave experience or share their experiences with other staff members at a meeting arranged by the Selection Committee.

Career Development Program. RAA members A. Certificated staff who have served full time under contract for at least seven (7) years in Ridgewood in a position or positions requiring a state certificate may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for an approved purpose such as graduate schoolstudy, research, travel, etc. Up to 2% of the certificated staff may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for any school year. Applications shall be sent to the Superintendent of Schools by February 1 for the next school year. Applications may be accepted by the Superintendent at a later date if he deems circumstances warrant. Applications They will be reviewed by a Selection Committee whose membership is mutually agreeable to of six members - three appointed by the Superintendent Association and to three appointed by the RAASuperintendent. The committee will evaluate the applications and make its recommendation to the Superintendentdecisions of priority of approval. Final approval of applicants by the Board will be made by the second public Board meeting following the initial interviews, which are usually scheduled ordinarily conducted during the month of February. Career development leaves . B. Such a leave may be for a school year at one-half 1/2 pay or one semester at three3/4 pay, except that full-fourths time kindergarten teachers only may apply for a leave whereby they work a full-year, one half-time, at 3/4 pay. Grantees shall agree in advance, advance in writing, writing to return to the Ridgewood staff for a minimum of two (2) years or refund the compensation received, or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. . C. The employee shall receive credit for an earned salary increment for the period of the professional study and shall also be granted any other salary benefits which have been approved by the Board during the period of the leave. If . D. If, in the judgment of the Superintendent or the Selection Committee, a staff member on a grant program is not fulfilling the purpose for which the grant was made, each shall consult with the other, after which the Superintendent shall report his views to the Board. The Board may terminate the grant after providing an opportunity for the staff member to be heard. At such a hearing the staff member may choose to be accompanied by representatives from the RAA Association who shall also have an opportunity to be heard. . E. The period of the Career Development Leave shall count as regular service for the purpose of retirement planning, and contributions by the teacher to the retirement fund shall continue at the usual rate, based on a full year's salary. Tenure rights shall not be impaired. . F. Staff members on Career Development Leaves Leave are not eligible for tuition refunds. . G. Upon return returning from a Career Development Leave, the staff member shall meet with members of the original selection committee Selection Committee to review the highlights and benefits of the leave experience or share their experiences with other staff members at a meeting arranged by the Selection Committee. H. Any employee having experienced a Career Development Leave may reapply for a second such leave four (4) years after returning to regular service if 2% of the staff has not been granted such leave. After completing seven (7) years of service after the first Career Development Leave, the applicant's request will be considered on an equal basis with all applicants who have not experienced a Career Development Leave. I. One Career Development Leave, of the two (2) percent referenced in Paragraph A, at the discretion of the administration, may be used for a ninety (90) percent paid administrative internship in school leadership for one-half year. Applications to, and selection for, this program will be separate and apart from the above Career Development Leave provision. The goal of the program is to encourage and assist in the development of school leaders. Applicants must have served under a full-time contract for at least seven years in Ridgewood. Grantees shall agree, in advance, to return to Ridgewood for a minimum of two (2) years or refund the compensation received or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. Paragraphs C, D, E, F. and G above will apply to this leave.

Career Development Program. RAA members A. Teachers who have served full time under contract for at least seven (7) years in Ridgewood in a position or positions requiring a state certificate may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for an approved purpose such as graduate schoolstudy, research, travel, etc. Up to 2% of the certificated staff may be granted a leave under the Career Development Program for any school year. Applications shall be sent to the Superintendent of Schools by February 1 for the next school year. Applications may be accepted by the Superintendent at a later date if he deems circumstances warrant. Applications They will be reviewed by a Selection Committee whose membership is mutually agreeable to of six members - three appointed by the Superintendent Association and to three appointed by the RAASuperintendent. The committee will evaluate the applications and make its recommendation to the Superintendentdecisions of priority of approval. Final approval of applicants by the Board will be made by the second public Board meeting following the initial interviews, which are usually scheduled ordinarily conducted during the month of February. Career development leaves . B. Such a leave may be for a school year at one-half 1/2 pay or one semester at three3/4 pay, except that full- time kindergarten teachers only may apply for a leave whereby they work a full-fourths year, one half- time, at 3/4 pay. Grantees shall agree in advance, advance in writing, writing to return to the Ridgewood staff for a minimum of two (2) years or refund the compensation received, or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. . C. The employee teacher shall receive credit for an earned salary increment for the period of the professional study and shall also be granted any other salary benefits which have been approved by the Board during the period of the leave. If . D. If, in the judgment of the Superintendent or the Selection Committee, a staff member teacher on a grant program is not fulfilling the purpose for which the grant was made, each shall consult with the other, after which the Superintendent shall report his views to the Board. The Board may terminate the grant after providing an opportunity for the staff member teacher to be heard. At such a hearing the staff member teacher may choose to be accompanied by representatives from the RAA Association who shall also have an opportunity to be heard. . E. The period of the Career Development Leave shall count as regular service for the purpose of retirement planning, and contributions by the teacher to the retirement fund shall continue at the usual rate, based on a full year's salary. Tenure rights shall not be impaired. Staff members . F. Teachers on Career Development Leaves are not eligible for tuition refunds. . G. Upon return returning from a Career Development Leave, the staff member teacher shall meet with members of the original selection committee Selection Committee to review the highlights and benefits of the leave experience or share their experiences with other staff members teachers at a meeting arranged by the Selection Committee. H. Any teacher having experienced a Career Development Leave may reapply for a second such leave four (4) years after returning to regular service if 2% of the staff has not been granted such leave. After completing seven (7) years of service after the first Career Development Leave, the applicant's request will be considered on an equal basis with all applicants who have not experienced a Career Development Leave. I. One Career Development Leave, of the two (2) percent referenced in Paragraph A, at the discretion of the administration, may be used for a ninety (90) percent paid administrative internship in school leadership for one-half year. Applications to, and selection for, this program will be separate and apart from the above Career Development Leave provision. The goal of the program is to encourage and assist in the development of school leaders. Applicants must have served under a full-time contract for at least seven (7) years in Ridgewood. Grantees shall agree, in advance, to return to Ridgewood for a minimum of two (2) years or refund the compensation received or the appropriate portion, if they do not do so. Paragraphs C, D, E, F. and G above will apply to this leave.