Common use of Course Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Course Reimbursement. 1. Each teacher shall be eligible for reimbursement or pre-payment in an amount not to exceed the value of six (6) UVM graduate level credits. Teachers may seek reimbursement for course work approved by the local standards board (LSB) in accordance with mutually acceptable guidelines pertaining to the present LSB program. Reimbursement and/or pre-payment shall be made for courses or workshops approved by the Superintendent or designee. If the Superintendent disagrees with the decision of the LSB the Superintendent shall state his or her reasons in writing. The Superintendent or designee may approve undergraduate level courses for reimbursement or pre-payment in appropriate circumstances. The Superintendent may approve reimbursement for courses or workshops which are not approved for advancement across columns on the salary schedule. 2. Course reimbursement will be paid only to those teachers who receive a grade of B or better or who receive a pass in a pass/fail course or those who successfully complete an LSB approved workshop. 3. The District will employ a purchase-order system that may be used by teachers taking courses that are offered by the district or at institutions that are willing to accept a purchase order in lieu of payment at the time of enrollment. The system will include provisions for recovering costs in the event that a teacher becomes ineligible for course reimbursement.

Course Reimbursement. 1. Each teacher shall be eligible for reimbursement or pre-payment in an amount not to exceed the value of six (6) UVM graduate level credits. Teachers may seek reimbursement for course work approved by the local standards board (LSB) in accordance with mutually acceptable guidelines pertaining to the present LSB program. Reimbursement and/or pre-payment shall be made for courses or workshops approved by the Superintendent or designee. If the Superintendent disagrees with the decision of the LSB the Superintendent shall state his or her their reasons in writing. The Superintendent or designee may approve undergraduate level courses for reimbursement or pre-payment in appropriate circumstances. The Superintendent may approve reimbursement for courses or workshops which are not approved for advancement across columns on the salary schedule. 2. Course reimbursement will be paid only to those teachers who receive a grade of B or better or who receive a pass in a pass/fail course or those who successfully complete an LSB approved workshop. 3. The District will employ a purchase-order system that may be used by teachers taking courses that are offered by the district or at institutions that are willing to accept a purchase order in lieu of payment at the time of enrollment. The system will include provisions for recovering costs in the event that a teacher becomes ineligible for course reimbursement.