Common use of Course Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. (a) Teachers will who elect to take, and who successfully complete, graduate (post-college) level courses with a grade of B or better, or its equivalent shall be eligible for reimbursement reimbursed at the rate of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) each per course except at a rate of three hundred dollars ($300.00) each per course for courses that will enhance in the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursementareas of Speech and Hearing, courses must Teachers of the Deaf, Industrial Arts, Special Education, Computer Science, Data- Processing, Math, Science, Bi-Lingual (only in the areas where the City provides Bi- Lingual instruction), Allied Health, Culinary Arts and others which might be approved in advance by the Professional Growth Committee Board, for the tuition cost of such course or courses up to a maximum of three (employing 3) courses in any given school year provided that the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) teacher has attained, prior to taking the course; advance course(s), at least the MA level as listed in Article 25, Section 1, and the Salary Schedules in Appendix A and provided that the teacher has the prior approval from of the Superintendent to take, and receive reimbursement for, a course or courses. A teacher may not use any course for which he or she has requested and received reimbursement to attain advancement to a higher salary column as described in Article 25, Section 1, and the Salary Schedules in Appendix A. Courses completed after July 1, in any given year, shall be counted as having been taken during the next school year. However, with regard to courses taken in the Spring semester (from January-May) or the Summer semester (May-June 30) teachers may apply for reimbursement the following school year but said course is credited to the prior school year for purposes of Schools determining the number of courses. This shall not affect the course reimbursement for that current school year. The maximum a person may collect at a given time is required. 3nine hundred dollars ($900.00). Upon The reimbursement payment prescribed herein shall be paid not prior to the first week of July immediately subsequent to the date of the successful completion of the said graduate level course. (b) Submission of forms for reimbursement for course with a grade or courses taken shall be made on or before March 15. Proof of “B” successful completion of course or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment courses taken must be sent to the Superintendent, the Teacher ’s Office. (c) The decision as to whether any course will be reimbursed approved for reimbursement shall be made by the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4Superintendent or his or her designee in his or her sole discretion. Payment of A decision regarding course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled may be appealed pursuant to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related feesgrievance procedure. However, in no event any review of this decision shall be limited to the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In issue of whether the event that requests for decision to grant or deny course reimbursement exceed $20,000 was made in a contract yeargood faith, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available i.e. not arbitrary or capricious or without rational basis in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2fact. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers A. The sum of up to $12,000.00 will be eligible made available for course or workshop reimbursement to unit members under the pro-visions of this article. The district shall reimburse each unit member up to 3/4 of the per credit charge at the UNH in-state rate toward tuition for the first course, each approved course successfully completed at an accredited college or university. No unit member should expect reimbursement for courses more than one course until May 1st. However, after that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2time any unexpended money maybe used for multiple class reimbursement. To be eligible for reimbursementIf there is enough money left, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the all people who have a second course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed based on the above formula, then those with a third course, etc. If there is not enough money to full pay for all the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees onlycourses at that level, then the remaining amount will be evenly divided by the teachers involved. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost approved course should be in the unit member’s major field (or part of a degree program within the unit member’s major field), required for 6 graduate level certification, or aligned with district goals. The maximum credits during each outside the major teaching area, required for certification, or aligned with district goals allowable in any one school year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up limited to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1stof the twelve. The disbursement of funds district shall reimburse each unit member for the workshop fee. To be eligible for tuition or workshop reimbursement, courses and workshops must be approved by the Superintendent in period 1 shall not exceed half advance of the yearly agreed upon amountunit member’s registration. Any sums not used during period 1 When a grant or aid is received from a source other than the district, that sum shall be rolled into subtracted from the district’s reimbursement. Courses or workshops taken during the summer session will be reimbursed during the thirty (30) day period 2following the opening of school in September. Anyone applying Courses and workshops completed between September 1 and May 3l will be reimbursed upon proof of completion. The unit member must be teaching in the district during the reimbursement period 1 who has met to be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement will be made within thirty (30) working days upon submission of proof of successful completion of the period 1 deadline course or workshop; except that no unit member shall be reimbursed for a second course until all those eligible for a first reimbursement have received payment. Reports will have be made to the Association President on a monthly basis advising them of the balances. B. The district shall pay the cost of registration, tuition, and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions, or other such sessions which a unit member is requested in writing by the administration to take when requests are made for reasons other than inadequate performance. The absence of such requests does not relieve professional unit members of their application consideredobligations to remain knowledgeable about content and methods relative to their assignment. C. In order to provide for equitable distribution of funds, money for reimbursement will be set aside when the Superintendent approves the courses to be taken. The District will provide payment for approved courses when presented with a purchase order from the offering institution with the understanding that the employee requesting this prepayment option must also execute a salary reduction agreement at the time of the request for course approval and provide evidence of a passing grade within thirty (30) days of the completion of the course either in the form of a transcript or a letter on the school’s stationary. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the implementation of the salary reduction agreement. In no case can this be later than June 15th so that accounts can be closed out for the fiscal year. If the total of employee withdraws from the requests is more than class, he/she must give notice to the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the moneyDistrict within 15 days. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 The employee will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay responsible for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District money not recovered from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contractoffering institution because of withdrawal.

Course Reimbursement. The Board will support appropriate graduate and undergraduate college training for certified personnel to the extent of paying the highest New Jersey State College rate. If the Superintendent approves a course to be taken through East Stroudsburg University, reimbursement shall be made at the East Stroudsburg University rate. The credit limit shall be 12 credits per year for each certified staff member. Payment, by the Board, shall not exceed the per credit cost paid by the certified staff member. The maximum expenditure for the 2004-2007 school years shall be limited to and capped at $65,000. During the 2006-2007 school year no monies shall be paid to any certified personnel taking courses hereunder, until, at the latest, the end of the school year, at which time whatever monies are available would be distributed on a pro-rated per credit basis among all who have taken courses. (In the 2006-2007 year, the Administration, Board, and Association may review and mutually agree to distribute these monies at an earlier date.) If a course begins prior to July 1 of any given year, payment will be made at the successful completion of the course, providing the maximum contracted amount has not been exceeded, and providing it is not the last year of the contract. It is recognized that such distribution may result in certified staff members receiving less per credit than the New Jersey/East Stroudsburg University rate. The Board reserves the right to approve a change in the salary of a certified staff member who meets the following standards for advanced studies: 1. Teachers will be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance Courses must have been offered by an accredited institution of higher education, except as this requirement is waived by the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceSuperintendent. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, Courses must contribute to the member's performance in this school district. Any courses must be approved by taken should apply to a job description within the Professional Growth Committee (employing district in the program field of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is requirededucation. 3. Upon Course registration must be approved in advance by the Superintendent. guide. 4. Courses must have been taken after the award of the last earned degree credited on the 5. Course credit will be given on the salary guide only for the successful completion of the course, which may be demonstrated by an earned grade of "B" or better on a transcript submitted directly to the Superintendent by the institution in which the course was taken. 6. A change in salary guide placement will be made at the beginning of the school year following the successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or betterstudy. 7. Summer course reimbursement will be paid only if the employee returns to work the following school year. If an employee does not return to work in September, and submission only courses completed before June 30th of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment that year will be reimbursed. 8. Up to the Superintendent, the Teacher 12 credits will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled per year running from July 1st to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.30th

Course Reimbursement. 1The School Board will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Teachers will be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment Distribution of course reimbursement is funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available for tuition use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted on the basis of appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and related fees onlya limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend Not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($20,000 per contract 1500) shall be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursementreimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event that requests courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board, for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the district has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 or purchase orders shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met forwarded to the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total Superintendent of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2Schools. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will 13.1 The Union shall be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent discussion about distribution of Schools is required. 3grant funds for training. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during During each year of this contract a separate source of funds for classroom assistants covered by this Agreement will be established. a. The Board will provide up to $16,500 in 2023-2026 for the purpose of tuition for college courses and workshops approved by the building principal. Any associated costs for materials (books and supplies excluding fees), up to $100 per employee to accompany the college courses or workshops, shall be paid by the District. Approved courses or workshops shall be directly related to improving the classroom assistant’s performance within the educational programs of the Xxxxx School District, unless the classroom assistant is enrolled in a degree or certificate program or an initial Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) program. Examination fees will not be reimbursed. Payment for each course shall be made to the employee at the time of enrollment or upon the completion of the course. The employee shall be required to earn a grade of "C" or better (or "Pass" in a Pass/Fail course). In the event the employee does not earn a "C" or "Pass," the amount of tuition paid at the time of enrollment shall be deducted in equal installments from the employee's remaining paychecks. Satisfactory proof of enrollment and of completion shall be required. Fund balances, if any, will not be carried over from year to year. b. All full-time and regular classroom assistants may apply for tuition reimbursement upon completion of the ninety (90) day probationary period referenced in Article 8.7 of this Agreement. c. Reimbursement shall be made on a first come, first served basis. No employee shall receive payment for college courses beyond one four-credit course per year before May first (1st). Employees may then apply for reimbursement for additional credits between May first (1st) and May tenth (10th) and the funds will be equally divided between the applicants, provided that the funds have not been expended. Reimbursement will be the actual cost of the course, but not to exceed the per credit hour cost at the University System of New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related feesHampshire. However, Reimbursement of initial certification cost in no event shall accordance with section 8.19 of this agreement will not count towards the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement individual limits of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2section 13.2(c). 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will a. Full tuition reimbursement shall be eligible paid to each member receiving credit in a course taken for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceprofessional improvement. 2b. All courses for which reimbursement is sought shall require advance approval by the Superintendent. To be eligible for As a condition of tuition reimbursement, courses the unit member must be approved by agree in writing that if s/he voluntarily leaves employment with the Professional Growth Committee School District, s/he will repay the full amount of any tuition reimbursements that occurred within three (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part 3) years of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior separation date. Payment shall be made upon submission of evidence of payment to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent college or university as well as evidence of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” B or better, and submission better (or a grade of pass in a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition pass/fail course). In no event will a Leadership Team member be entitled to payment to unless he/she is employed with the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed District for the cost school year in which evidence of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment completion of the course reimbursement with a grade of B or better (or a grade of pass in a pass/fail course) is for tuition and related fees only. An individual submitted or, if submitted after the close of the school year, is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall actually employed by the District at that time. The School District shall not be required to expend more than the sum of $20,000 annually for this benefit. The course reimbursement rate is established at the UNH per contract year credit rate for course reimbursementgraduate courses; bargaining unit members are limited to no more than eight (8) credits per year. Those bargaining unit members who are part of the Southern New Hampshire University Graduate Cohort for Hudson shall be allowed to take up to the equivalent of the amount of eight (8) credits at the UNH rate. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract yearof any unused money, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will it may be available in two (2) reimbursement periodsredistributed equally. Employees may apply for up the maximum allowable course reimbursement, but will not be reimbursed for a second course until every employee has had the opportunity to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1sta first course. Reimbursement for a first course shall be issued on the basis of date of application. The disbursement last date to apply for reimbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 a first course shall be rolled into period 2January 15. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met In the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total event of the requests is more than the designated monetary amountany unused money, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will it shall be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2redistributed equally. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1a. Any teacher who is a member of the Association may be entitled to tuition reimbursement. Teachers A teacher with less than one year of service with the District may be denied tuition assistance on that basis. The District will budget a sum equal to 25% of the number of the bargaining unit members times $3350. Prior approval of the course must be obtained from the Superintendent. Approval by the Superintendent should not be unreasonably denied. b. The Superintendent has the authority to repurpose tuition assistance funds to support staff participation in compelling, exemplary professional development experiences. Such repurposing is limited to 20% of the total funds allocated toward tuition assistance. If a conflict exists in the application of funds, tuition reimbursement will take precedence. c. Tuition reimbursement is contingent upon the availability of funds. To the greatest extent possible, all teachers will have access to tuition assistance for a first course. Funds for a second and third course will be eligible provided if the resources are available. A teacher who utilizes funds for reimbursement for courses that will enhance a third course shall be required to serve on a district-wide committee in the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceyear following completion of the third course. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by d. The District shall prepay the Professional Growth Committee (employing university/college the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part cost of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior course by such means as is acceptable to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is requiredboth parties. 3. Upon successful completion of e. If a teacher fails to complete the course or fails to pass the course with a grade of “B” B- (minus) or better, and submission the teacher shall be obligated to reimburse the district for the sum provided by the District. Said repayment may be in the form of a transcript lump sum payment or signed official grade report and verification of by prorated withholding(s) from the teacher’s salary during the subsequent twenty weeks. In such case, the District shall not be obligated to pay tuition payment for a subsequent course until the reimbursement to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed District for the cost of tuition and registration feesprevious disqualified course has been made in full. 4. Payment f. Teachers applying for prepayment of a course offered during summer school may be required to sign a promissory note guaranteeing repayment of the portion paid by the District, should the teacher fail to pass the course with a grade of B- (minus) or better. g. The District shall apportion the budgeted course reimbursement is funds quarterly (Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring semesters) and will carry forward the balance from each quarter which may be used to pay for a second course for individuals after funding of first course tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost requests for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursementquarter are recorded. In the event that the quarterly allocation is exceeded, first course reimbursements will be paid to the extent of unencumbered funds for the year. Second course reimbursements will continue in other quarters where the funds available exceed the quarterly allocation. h. The District will provide the Association with documentation of individual requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, along with the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after Superintendent’s disposition of each no later than June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half 30 of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2applicable school year. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacherteacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Staff Development Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacherteacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendentsuperintendent, the Teacher teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District district expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period Period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period Period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period Period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period Period 1 shall be rolled into period Period 2. Anyone applying during period Period 1 who has met the period Period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period Period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period Period 2. If the total of the requests for period Period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period Period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period Period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period Period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period Period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period Period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period Period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Staff Development Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacherteacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher teacher will enter into an Agreement agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account Advanced Payment Account records up- to-date. If the Teacher teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment planAdvanced Payment Plan, the Teacher teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacherteacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will a. Full tuition reimbursement shall be eligible paid to each member receiving credit in a course taken for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceprofessional improvement. 2b. All courses for which reimbursement is sought shall require advance approval by the Superintendent. To be eligible for As a condition of tuition reimbursement, courses the unit member must be approved by agree in writing that if s/he voluntarily leaves employment with the Professional Growth Committee School District, s/he will repay the full amount of any tuition reimbursements that occurred within three (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part 3) years of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior separation date. Payment shall be made upon submission of evidence of payment to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent college or university as well as evidence of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” B or better, and submission better (or a grade of pass in a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition pass/fail course). In no event will a Leadership Team member be entitled to payment to unless he/she is employed with the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed District for the cost school year in which evidence of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment completion of the course reimbursement with a grade of B or better (or a grade of pass in a pass/fail course) is for tuition and related fees only. An individual submitted or, if submitted after the close of the school year, is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall actually employed by the District at that time. The School District shall not be required to expend more than the sum of $20,000 annually for this benefit. The course reimbursement rate is established at the UNH per contract year credit rate for course reimbursementgraduate courses; bargaining unit members are limited to no more than eight (8) credits per year. Those bargaining unit members who are part of the Southern New Hampshire University Graduate Cohort for Xxxxxx shall be allowed to take up to the equivalent of the amount of eight (8) credits at the UNH rate. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract yearof any unused money, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will it may be available in two (2) reimbursement periodsredistributed equally. Employees may apply for up the maximum allowable course reimbursement, but will not be reimbursed for a second course until every employee has had the opportunity to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1sta first course. Reimbursement for a first course shall be issued on the basis of date of application. The disbursement last date to apply for reimbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 a first course shall be rolled into period 2January 15. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met In the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total event of the requests is more than the designated monetary amountany unused money, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will it shall be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2redistributed equally. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. In an effort to encourage and support the professional development of the educators of the Weymouth Public Schools, the Committee agrees to reimburse teachers for the costs associated with taking graduate-level courses at accredited colleges or universities. 1. Teachers will be eligible The Committee agrees to reimburse teachers for reimbursement for the costs of all courses that will enhance required by the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceCommittee. 2. To The Committee will establish a Tuition Reimbursement Fund (TRF) with an annual budget of $200,000. $80,000 will be eligible available for reimbursementthe summer semester, courses must $60,000 available for the fall semester and $60,000 available for the spring semester. Any monies not used in the summer semester will be approved by rolled over to the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval fall and from the Superintendent fall to the spring semester. Any monies not used in the spring semester will be used to reimburse members, if any, who applied for reimbursement earlier in the year and were denied for lack of Schools is requiredfunds. 3. Upon Reimbursement shall be provided upon submission of documentation indicating successful completion of the course with as evidence by a grade of “B” B (or better, and submission its equivalent) or better as well as proof of payment or loan agreement. Such documentation must be submitted within 30 days of the time when notice of a transcript grade (or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to its equivalent) is made available by the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration feesgranting institution. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests the demand for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 exceeds the amount available in a contract yearsemester, approval will be determined using the following procedures: i) Applications submitted prior to the deadline will be given priority. ii) One course for each applicant will be prioritized before considering multiple course requests from a single applicant. iii) Each application will be coded to indicate the number of reimbursements received by the applicant in prior cycles. iv) Those applicants who have not received a reimbursement in any prior cycle will receive the highest priority. v) Those applicants who have received the fewest number of reimbursements in prior cycles will receive the next highest priority. vi) Multiple course requests from a single applicant will be considered only after all applicants are approved for a single course. vii) Should approval require a subjective determination, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply TEPS Committee shall hold ultimate responsibility for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th reviewing and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which approving applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contractTuition Reimbursement Fund.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers The Board agrees to contribute toward the cost of approved college credit courses for professional improvement under the following conditions: a. 100 percent of tuition for 12 credits (Fiscal Year) b. Credit cost reimbursement to be up to the current cost at Rutgers-The State University. Any charges above that credit cost will be eligible borne by the teacher (except for registration fees which are reimbursable). c. Reimbursement will be made upon presentation of a transcript showing a grade of C or higher or "P" in a pass-fail course and a paid bill. d. All courses must be taken at an accredited college or university, as recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education. e. In order to receive reimbursement the applicant must be in the employ of the District at the time the reimbursement is to be made and must present proof of payment from the college or university, together with an official transcript and claim form. An applicant who wishes to be reimbursed for post-certification credits taken during the spring or summer term of any given year must have been granted and accepted an employment contract for the following year. f. This policy does not apply during the term of any sabbatical leave granted to the teacher. g. Applications and requests are to be submitted to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board and be approved before enrolling for course work. The following application deadlines dates apply: a. June 30th for summer school courses b. September 30th for fall semester courses c. January 30th for spring semester courses h. See Article XII.A.6. for additional information as to this section. i. Payment for courses completed in the fall semester will be paid in February and courses completed in the spring semester will be paid in September. j. Approval for reimbursement for courses taken shall not be withheld except for pre-certification credits (emergency certificated teachers), credits from nonaccredited institutions and for credits that are more than two years old. k. The Board agrees to reimbursement for pre-approved, by Superintendent or his designee, professional improvement courses which will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2quality of instruction, but are not college accredited. To be eligible for reimbursement, These courses must be approved by will not affect the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission placement of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to teacher on the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration feessalary guide. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Teachers will be All members of the bargaining unit are eligible to apply for course reimbursement, workshop, conference, and continuing education subject to the following provisions: A. Course reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability does not apply to improve student academic performancegraduate level courses. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses B. Courses requested by paraeducators must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing Director of Pupil Services prior to the program start of staff development mandated the course. Approval of the course is requested by using the prescribed form. The Director of Pupil Services will evaluate course requests based on the relevance of the course to the employee’s current position. C. Courses requested by Secretaries must be approved by the state as an integral part Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services prior to the start of the Teachercourse. Approval of the course is requested by using the prescribed form. The Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services will evaluate course requests based on the relevance of the course to the employee’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is requiredcurrent position. 3D. One member of the DYRSAA will be designated by the Union to consult with the Director of Pupil Services or the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services to offer input in evaluating course requests. Upon successful It is expressly understood, however, that the DYRSAA has no decision making authority in the process and that the Director of Pupil Services or the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services remains free to follow or not follow any suggestion of the DYRSAA designee. E. The maximum annual reimbursement shall be $500 and will be made upon the satisfactory completion of the course with a course. A final grade of “B” C or betterbetter is considered satisfactory, and submission evidence of that grade must be submitted in order to process reimbursement. No unit member shall receive reimbursement for more than one course per fiscal year. If an individual registers for a transcript noncredit class that costs less than $100, the course limitation may be waived. F. The maximum total cost of this article will be $5,000 per fiscal year. G. Disputes over the application or signed official grade report and verification interpretation of tuition payment this section are subject to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for grievance procedure up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior Step 4 but are not subject to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2arbitration. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1Teachers taking approved graduate level courses will be reimbursed by the district or may request a purchase order from the district for fees and tuition up to a maximum of twelve credits per year at the actual UNH graduate level credit hour cost. Teachers will All courses must have prior approval. Application for approval must be made, in writing, to the Superintendent at least two weeks prior to the first day of class. In special circumstances, the Superintendent may grant approval for undergraduate courses. The Superintendent shall consider application based on any or all of the following criteria a) relation to the teacher's assignment, b) defined need of the school district, c) other, as specified by the School Board. A teacher shall be eligible for payment of a minimum of one course per semester. If the money remaining in the course reimbursement for courses that will enhance account at the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part end of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior year is not adequate to taking reimburse fully all teachers who took courses, the money remaining will be divided equitably among the teachers to whom reimbursements are owed. In order to be reimbursed, a teacher must submit satisfactory proof of payment and attendance to the SAU Office within 30 days of completion of a course; advance approval from . In the Superintendent case of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful a purchase order, a teacher must submit satisfactory proof of attendance to the SAU Office within 30 days of the completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment course. Failure to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for do so could result in the cost of tuition the conference, workshop or course being deducted from the teacher’s salary. Authorization for this deduction will be provided by the teacher as a condition of Administration approval. The Board agrees to budget a minimum of $39,000 in 2010-2011 and registration fees. 4$42,000 in 2011- 2012 to implement this paragraph. Payment of course Course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled shall be subject to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will applyrequirements: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up relevance to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior district needs; relevance to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement individual’s professional development plan; attainment of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement B grade or better average; continuing employment with the District to submit receiptsfor a period of not less than one year following course completion, grades, and other paperwork for the course except that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements teachers with ten years of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District experience are exempt from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contractthis requirement.

Course Reimbursement. 1The School Board will make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient funds to promote the advanced education of teachers. Teachers will be eligible for reimbursement for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment Distribution of course reimbursement is funds will be as follows: July 1 - August 31 50% of funds available September 1 - January 31 25% of funds available February 1 - June 30 25% of funds available Any funds not used in any period shall be rolled over to be available for tuition use in the next period, except funds remaining unused at the end of the last period, which shall lapse. Approval will be granted based on appropriateness of course, seniority in the district, length of time since the applicant last received course reimbursement, and related fees onlya limit of two courses per teacher per fiscal year. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend Not more than One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($20,000 per contract 1975) shall be approved for any one teacher in any one period. If by June 1 of the school year funds remain unexpended in the course reimbursement account, teachers who have already received that maximum reimbursement in any one period may apply for additional reimbursements with those unexpended funds. Furthermore, any such teacher may at that time also apply for reimbursement from his or her allotment of workshop reimbursement funds as defined below in Section 5.13. The School Board will make every reasonable effort to meet these requests provided the funds are not needed to meet other financial obligations of the District. Deadlines for applying for course reimbursementreimbursement shall be June 15 for summer courses, September 1 for fall courses, and January 15 for spring courses. In the event that requests courses are not advertised so as to allow meeting of these deadlines and, in the discretion of the Board for other extenuating circumstances, these deadlines may be waived by the Board. Courses may be paid by reimbursement or by purchase order at the request of the teacher. If the District has issued a purchase order, and a teacher does not successfully complete the course for any reason, the teacher shall reimburse the District the amount of the purchase order. Requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 or purchase orders shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met forwarded to the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total Superintendent of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2Schools. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. In order to encourage excellence and professional competence the Board shall reimburse any certificated teacher and non-certificated secretary for courses which have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools, subject to the following conditions: 1. Teachers A maximum of 9 credits during each contract year (July 1 - June 30) will be approved for reimbursement for each eligible teacher. A maximum of six credits during each contract year (July 1 to June 30) will be approved for reimbursement for each secretary. 2. A grade of "B" or better must be earned by the employee in any course to be considered for reimbursement. 3. Courses required for State certification will not be eligible for reimbursement nor courses required for employment of secretaries. 4. Summer courses shall be reimbursable only if the employee returns to work in the Xxxxxx Plains School District in the school year following such college attendance. 5. All other courses are reimbursable if the applicant is a employee at the time of completion of the course. 6. For certificated staff, reimbursement for the tuition charged is based on the state school average. The state schools to be used in figuring the average are: Montclair State, Xxxx, Xxxxxxx State, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Rutgers and Jersey City State. For non-certificated staff (secretaries) there shall be full tuition reimbursement. 7. The employee shall attempt to make application for course approval prior to the inception of the course, and must have notified the Superintendent of the intent to seek reimbursement immediately upon registration for the course. 8. This provision shall be effective for new employees on the date their employment begins and for all other employees it shall be effective retroactively to July 1, 1987. 9. All MA+ courses for movement on the salary guide must be graduate level credits, with a "grandfather" clause for earned undergraduate credits, as of June 30, 1993. 10. Undergraduate credits earned above the Master level after June, 1993, will be eligible for reimbursement but not for courses that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performancesalary guide movement. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” or better, and submission of a transcript or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1Teachers taking approved graduate level courses may be reimbursed by the district for up to a maximum of twelve (12) credits per year not to exceed the UNH in-state graduate per-credit-hour rate. Teachers will be eligible A teacher may apply for reimbursement a purchase order for courses that will enhance this purpose; however, the Teacher’s ability district is not responsible for educational institutions accepting such purchase orders. Reimbursement is restricted to improve student academic performance. 2tuition and associated course fees only. To be eligible for reimbursement, All courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) have prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent. Application for approval must be made in writing to the Superintendent at least one month prior to the first day of Schools is requiredclass. The teacher shall use the district form for this application. Course approvals must meet the professional development criteria defined by the district's master plan subject to the professional development and certification standards and regulations of the NH Department of Education. Under special circumstances the Superintendent may approve undergraduate courses for reimbursement. To insure equitable accessibility to all teachers, the following procedure also applies. 3a. Approval will be granted for up to 4 credits maximum per teacher for the summer session subject to available funding. b. Approval will be granted for up to 4 credits maximum per teacher for the fall or spring session subject to available funding. Upon successful A request for approval for a spring course may be submitted well in advance of the actual course date. c. After January 8th additional reimbursement requests will be considered. On January 8th preference will be given to teachers that have had no prior reimbursement in the school year. Requests for reimbursements will be considered for past summer, fall, and winter courses and for future spring courses. Requests received after January 8th will be handled on a first come-first approval basis. All of these requests are subject to available funding. d. All courses regardless of educational institution are subject to this procedure. This includes courses offered by the Epping School District. To qualify for reimbursement or payment of a purchase order, the teacher must agree to remain in the Epping School District for at least one school year after completion of such course(s). If the course with teacher does not receive a grade of “B” or better, and submission or leaves the district before this one-year period, with the exception of a transcript disability, retirement, or signed official grade report and verification non-renewal of tuition payment contract, the teacher will be responsible to pay back to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed for district the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4the course(s). Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement This clause will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply effect until the total amount which has been budgeted for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1stthis purpose has been spent. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 budgeted amount will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2$65,000. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1Employees taking approved graduate level courses may be reimbursed by the district for up to a maximum of twelve (12) credits per year not to exceed the UNH in-state graduate per-credit-hour rate. Teachers will be eligible An employee may apply for reimbursement a purchase order for courses that will enhance this purpose; however, the Teacher’s ability district is not responsible for educational institutions accepting such purchase orders. Reimbursement is restricted to improve student academic performance. 2tuition and associated course fees only. To be eligible for reimbursement, All courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) have prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent. Application for approval must be made in writing to the Superintendent at least one month prior to the first day of Schools is required. 3class. Upon successful completion The employee shall use the district form for this application. Course approvals must meet the professional development criteria defined by the district’s master plan subject to the professional development and certification standards and regulations of the course with a grade NH Department of “B” Education. Under special circumstances the Superintendent may approve undergraduate courses for reimbursement. All courses regardless of educational institution are subject to this procedure. This includes courses offered by the Epping School District. To qualify for reimbursement or better, and submission payment of a transcript or signed official purchase order, the employee must submit proof of grade report and verification proof of tuition payment to the Superintendent’s office within sixty (60) days of completion of the course(s). The employee must also agree to remain in the Epping School District for at least one school year after completion of such course(s). If the employee does not receive a grade of 3.0 or better, or leaves the district before this one-year period, with the exception of disability, retirement, or non-renewal of contract, the Teacher employee will be reimbursed for responsible to pay back the district the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4the course(s). Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled To ensure equitable accessibility to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract yearall employees, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement procedure also applies: (1) Approval will be granted for up to four (4) credits maximum per employee for the summer session subject to available in two funding. (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply Approval will be granted for up to six four (64) credits during period 1 maximum per employee for the fall or spring session subject to available funding. A request for approval for a spring course may be submitted well in advance of the actual course date. (3) After January 8th additional reimbursement requests will be considered. On January 8th preference will be given to employees that have had no prior reimbursement in the school year. Requests for reimbursements will be considered for past summer, fall, and winter courses and for future spring courses. Requests received after June 30th and prior January 8th will be handled on a first come-first approval basis. All of these requests are subject to October 1stavailable funding. (4) All courses regardless of educational institution are subject to this procedure. Employees may apply This includes courses offered by the Epping School District. This clause will be in effect until the total amount which has been budgeted for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1stthis purpose has been spent. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 budgeted amount will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2$65,000. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1a. Any teacher who is a member of the Association may be entitled to tuition reimbursement. Teachers A teacher with less than one year of service with the District may be denied tuition assistance on that basis. The District will budget a sum equal to 25% of the number of the bargaining unit members times $3350. Prior approval of the course must be obtained from the Superintendent. Approval by the Superintendent should not be unreasonably denied. b. The Superintendent has the authority to repurpose tuition assistance funds to support staff participation in compelling, exemplary professional development experiences. Such repurposing is limited to 20% of the total funds allocated toward tuition assistance. If a conflict exists in the application of funds, tuition reimbursement will take precedence. c. Tuition reimbursement is contingent upon the availability of funds. To the greatest extent possible, all teachers will have access to tuition assistance for a first course. Funds for a second and third course will be eligible provided if the resources are available. A teacher who utilizes funds for reimbursement for courses that will enhance a third course shall be required to serve on a district-wide committee in the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performanceyear following completion of the third course. 2. To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must be approved by d. The District shall prepay the Professional Growth Committee (employing university/college the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part cost of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior course by such means as is acceptable to taking both parties. e. If a teacher fails to complete the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools is required. 3. Upon successful completion of , or fails to pass the course with a grade of “B” B- (minus) or better, and submission the teacher shall be obligated to reimburse the district for the sum provided by the District. Said repayment may be in the form of a transcript lump sum payment or signed official grade report and verification of by prorated withholding(s) from the teacher’s salary during the subsequent twenty weeks. In such case, the District shall not be obligated to pay tuition payment for a subsequent course until the reimbursement to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed District for the cost of tuition and registration feesprevious disqualified course has been made in full. 4. Payment f. Teachers applying for prepayment of a course offered during summer school may be required to sign a promissory note guaranteeing repayment of the portion paid by the District, should the teacher fail to pass the course with a grade of B- (minus) or better. g. The District shall apportion the budgeted course reimbursement is funds quarterly (Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring semesters) and will carry forward the balance from each quarter which may be used to pay for a second course for individuals after funding of first course tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost requests for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related fees. However, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursementquarter are recorded. In the event that the quarterly allocation is exceeded, first course reimbursements will be paid to the extent of unencumbered funds for the year. Second course reimbursements will continue in other quarters where the funds available exceed the quarterly allocation. h. The District will provide the Association with documentation of individual requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, along with the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up to six (6) credits during period 1 after Superintendent’s disposition of each no later than June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half 30 of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2applicable school year. 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.

Course Reimbursement. 1The district shall reimburse teachers who are in a degree program an amount not to exceed the current credit hour cost of the University of New Hampshire, and in no instance more than the actual cost involved, up to the maximum of eight (8) credit hours in any one school year for any approved course which is taken by a teacher in a degree program in this school system. Teachers in a non-degree program will be reimbursed the amount not to exceed the current credit hour cost of the University of New Hampshire, and in no instance more than the actual cost involved, up to the maximum of four (4) credit hours in any one school year. Approved courses shall be interpreted to mean that the superintendent of schools has determined that the course has a meaningful application to the position held by the teacher. If a surplus of funds is remaining at the end of December, applications for additional course work, to be completed by June 1st, beyond the allowed 4 or 8 credit hours will be accepted on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. To qualify for reimbursement, a teacher must take each course for a grade unless it is only offered on a pass/fail basis. Teachers will be eligible paid for reimbursement for approved courses: X. Xxxxxx and fall courses costs will be paid upon the superintendent’s approval with the understanding that will enhance the Teacher’s ability to improve student academic performance. 2. To be eligible for reimbursementif evidence of a passing grades, courses must be approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher’s recertification process) prior to taking the course; advance approval from the Superintendent of Schools that is required. 3. Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of “B” B or better, is not received by the school board within three (3) months of the completion date, then the course fees will be deducted from the teachers next pay period payment. B. Winter and submission spring course work will be paid upon course completion with the understanding that if evidence of a transcript passing grade, that is B or signed official grade report and verification of tuition payment better, is not received by the school board, then the course fees will not be reimbursed. The total reimbursement to the Superintendent, the Teacher will be reimbursed all employees under this article shall not exceed $18,000 for the cost of tuition and registration fees. 4. Payment of course reimbursement is for tuition and related fees only. An individual is entitled to receive 2/3 reimbursement cost for 6 graduate level credits during each year of this contract not contract. The board will grant a maximum of five (5) professional days per year to exceed the New Hampshire resident UNH graduate level dollar amount plus any related feesteachers to attend workshops and conferences. HoweverA maximum of $750.00 per teacher, in no event shall the District expend more than $20,000 per contract year for course reimbursement. In the event that requests for course reimbursement exceed $20,000 in a contract year, the following lottery system will apply: Reimbursement will be available in two (2) reimbursement periods. Employees may apply for up granted to six (6) credits during period 1 after June 30th and prior to October 1st. Employees may apply for up to six (6) during period 2 starting December 1st. The disbursement of funds in period 1 shall not exceed half cover the costs of the yearly agreed upon amount. Any sums not used during period 1 shall be rolled into period 2. Anyone applying during period 1 who has met the period 1 deadline will have their application considered. If the total of the requests is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. Those whose applications were not selected in period 1 will be eligible to submit again during period 2. If the total of the requests for period 2 is more than the designated monetary amount, then a lottery system will ensue to determine which applications receive the money. The disbursement in period 2 shall not exceed the total agreed upon amount. Applications for reimbursement in period 2 may not have received any previous reimbursement during period 1 unless there are unexpended funds in period 2. Also, if an applicant received funds in period 1, that application may not cause a lottery to occur in period 2workshop(s) or conference(s). 5. Advance Payment Plan - The District will prepay for any course that has been approved by the Professional Growth Committee (employing the program of staff development mandated by the state as an integral part of the Teacher's recertification process). Each participating Teacher will enter into an Agreement with the District to submit receipts, grades, and other paperwork for the course that was prepaid. The Teacher will agree in writing to keep his/her advanced payment account records up- to-date. If the Teacher fails to fulfill the requirements of the advanced payment plan, the Teacher agrees that the District will withhold any balance due the District from the last paycheck under the Teacher's contract.