Coursework Criteria. 15.3.1 The subject matter of coursework must be related to job classifications presently approved by the Board of Trustees. Coursework to be applied to increments must be approved and related to the employee’s job family or be a part of the pre- approved core.
15.3.1.1 The pre-approved core is as follows: Computer classes, bilingual classes, sign language classes, Restraint and conflict resolution Renewal credit, no more than once a year. First Aide Certificated-credit one time only. Renewal credit no more than once a year. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)-credit one (1) time only. Renewal credit no more than once every three (3) years.
15.3.2 All course requests and step advancements must receive approval in advance. (Use Professional Growth Approval form.) A Professional Growth Approval request may be filed at any time. Any first aid or CPR course which deals with the safety of students, and which is beyond the regular job requirements, will count towards unit credit. Recertification of first aid or CPR certificates will also count towards unit credit.
15.3.3 Employees may appeal an initial decision. The employee would first make a personal appeal to the Assistant Superintendent. If unable to reach agreement, the decision would go next to the Appeal Committee. The Appeal Committee shall consist of the employee’s immediate supervisor and a CSEA appointed representative from the employee’s class family. If no consensus is reached, the decision will rest with the Superintendent.
15.3.4 Employees being designated bilingual as of July 1, 2015 shall be required to successfully pass California Bilingual Oral Fluency Certification and the English portion of the NCLB test. Employees meeting these requirements shall be awarded $750.00 per school year. The employees test and stipend shall not require renewal during the duration of the district employment. In the case of layoff and subsequent rehire within the 39 month rehire period the employee will not be required to renew certification.
Coursework Criteria. 9.3.1 The subject matter of Coursework must be related to any position the District employs. In addition, upon request of the unit member, Coursework approved by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, may qualify such unit member for another position in District classified service.
9.3.2 Courses which have not been approved by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, prior to enrollment will not be eligible for the Professional Growth Program.
9.3.3 College-level coursework must be taken at regionally accredited educational agencies.
9.3.4 All costs of registration, books, mileage, subsistence, and other similar costs of participating in the coursework shall be borne by the individual unit member.
9.3.5 An employee will not receive point credit for attendance at District workshops if the employee’s attendance occurs at such time as they are being paid for regular duties by the District or if the District is paying the costs and expenses of the workshop.
Coursework Criteria. 9.3.1 The subject matter of coursework must be related to the position currently occupied by the unit member. In addition, upon request of the unit member, coursework may be approved by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, to qualify such unit member for another position in District classified service.
9.3.2 Courses which have not been approved by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, prior to enrollment will not be eligible for the Professional Growth Program.
9.3.3 College-level coursework must be taken at accredited educational agencies approved by the Western Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities.
9.3.4 All costs of registration, books, mileage, subsistence, and other similar costs of participating in the coursework shall be borne by the individual unit member.
9.3.5 An employee will not receive point credit for attendance at District workshops if the employee’s attendance occurs at such time as s/he is being paid for regular duties by the District or if the District is paying the costs and expenses of the workshop.
Coursework Criteria. 24.6.1 Coursework to be applied to increments must be approved and related to the employee’s job family or core subjects to be a part of the pre-approved core.
24.6.1.1 The core subjects are as follows:
