Conference/Training; Workshops/Refresher; Courses. The BOE will encourage TA’s to attend in-service training courses or conferences that are directly related to their job classification with the District. Such requests shall be made in writing and presented to the Superintendent for his/her decision. The applicant must demonstrate that attendance at such conference shall directly benefit the District, and if said permission is granted, said member shall be allowed time off from his/her duties to attend such courses or conferences and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred, including tuition, required textbooks and materials, and reasonable travel expenses. Said approval shall not be granted unless sufficient funds are available. If the in-service course is taken outside of regular work hours, the teaching assistant shall be paid $12.00 per classroom hour up to a maximum of $200 per course in addition to the training expense involved. Money received is a one-time payment. It is understood college level courses of study are to be included. A written statement from the instructor verifying completion of the course of study must be submitted before payment will be made.
Conference/Training; Workshops/Refresher; Courses. All regular and substitute bus drivers will be paid at the rate of $10.00 per hour for all bus driver safety courses attended under the current regulations.* The District will pay $10.00 per hour for courses which a beginning driver needs to become fully qualified. The Board will encourage members of the unit to attend in-service training courses or conferences that are directly related to their job classification with the District. Such requests shall be made in writing and presented to the Superintendent of Schools for his/her decision. The applicant must demonstrate that attendance at such conference shall directly benefit the District, and if said permission is granted, said member shall be allowed time off from his/her duties to attend such courses or conferences and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred, including tuition, required textbooks and materials, and reasonable travel expenses. Said approval shall not be granted unless sufficient funds are available. If the in-service course is taken outside of regular work hours, the employee shall be paid $10.00 per classroom hour up to a maximum of $100 per course in addition to the training expense involved. Money received is a one-time payment. It is understood college level courses of study are to be included. A written statement from the instructor verifying completion of the course of study must be submitted before payment will be made. *Current regulations – refresher course – two (2) hour sessions annually.
