Class Reimbursement. Since the Board and the Association support the principle of continuing training of teachers; the Board will pay fifty percent (50%) of tuition cost for on and/or off campus graduate work. In order to qualify for reimbursement, the course work must be closely related to the employees work and/or leading to an advanced degree in his/her field.
Class Reimbursement. Teachers shall be reimbursed for tuition and non-optional fees for graduate level college credit courses successfully completed with no less than a “B-” or its equivalent, under the following conditions: The graduate level college course or program must be taken in the teacher’s field or in a field approved by the Superintendent or designee. Once a program is approved the District cannot deny courses for reimbursement in said program. All work must be at the graduate level unless required or approved by the administration. Past approval of college courses is not indicative of future approval.
Class Reimbursement. Reimbursement for tuition and books will be provided for those employees approved to attend school providing course work is completed with a passing grade of “C” or its equivalent. Reimbursement is subject to the course work being directly related to the employee’s current assignment, and having written approval prior to enrollment from the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Labor Relations. The total annual reimbursement for the entire bargaining unit will not exceed $7500. The annual cap on reimbursement does not apply to the cost of tuition, books and licenses required for employment and approved by the school district for reimbursement. (Note: Bus aides are not eligible for class/tuition reimbursement). Application and supporting information for tuition reimbursement shall be filed with the Human Resources Department by June 30 of each year. Contingent on the total reimbursement requested, there may be a proration.
Class Reimbursement. Teachers shall be reimbursed for tuition and non-optional fees for college credit courses successfully completed with no less than a “B-” or its equivalent, under the following conditions: The college course or program must be taken in the teacher’s field or in a field approved by the Superintendent. Once a program is approved the District cannot deny courses for reimbursement in said program. All work must be at the graduate level unless required or approved by the administration. Past approval of college courses is not indicative of future approval. However, teachers enrolled in programs prior to the ratification of this Agreement will be grandfathered for all costs and movement according to previous past practice on the salary schedule.
Class Reimbursement. Employees earn up to $175 each school year for professional improvement. Professional improvement may include state conventions, skills workshops, legislative conferences and all certifiable classes. The District will pay for class time for mandatory courses that are provided in a classroom setting (not on-line or webinars) as follows on an annual basis: New Employees: 16 hours; Part-Time Cook: 5 hours; Second Cook: 10 hours; Cook Manager: 15 hours. Payment will be made on June 30, with appropriate documentation provided to the Student Nutrition Supervisor (or designee). Compensation for non-mandatory courses is subject to pre-approval of the Student Nutrition Supervisor. Employees (non-probationary) Reimbursement can be applied for upon completion of a course. Employees (probationary) Reimbursement can be obtained for completion of the required sanitation and nutrition classes prior to completion of the probationary period. If the cost of the 2 required classes exceeds $175, the district will reimburse 100% of the class cost. Reimbursement for any additional classes, up to the $175, will be made only after completion of 100 worked days and the required classes. Expense Reimbursement Procedures To obtain reimbursement, submit a signed Employee Mileage and Expense Report, and signed course receipt to the Student Nutrition Department. Annual reimbursement limit is $175. Employees working less than 15 hours will be included under this provision if the Student Nutrition Supervisor does not waive class requirement.
