Course Work. 9.5.4.1 Credit may be earned by taking courses at universities, colleges, community colleges, trade schools, adult education, or through an accredited correspondence school. College level course work requires a grade of "C" or better. In credit/no credit classes, the employee must receive credit. 9.5.4.2 Credit may also be earned for attendance at District workshops, special lecture series, education conference, leadership activities, or Community Services. A conference/workshop report may be required to determine credit granted. 9.5.4.3 One (1) semester unit equals one (1) unit. Quarter units convert to semester units on the basis of three (3) quarter units for two (2) semester units. 9.5.4.4 Continuing Education course work, conferences, workshops, seminars, and other such activities earn credit at the rate of one (1) unit per sixteen (16) hours of satisfactory completion. 9.5.4.5 Activities are not eligible for credit if the District pays any required fees for the individual employee's participation or if the employee attends during his/her working hours. If the activity is scheduled during working hours, and the employee uses lunch, break, vacation or compensatory time, verification from the supervisor, in writing, that attendance is not during working hours must be submitted with the Application for Award.
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