Common use of Credit Recognition Clause in Contracts

Credit Recognition. 1. The teacher is required to give the Board written notification by April 1 of intent to take additional preparation that would advance the teacher on the salary schedule. Additional Educational Preparation credits must be of benefit to the School District or be 300 or higher level courses relevant to teacher’s classroom teaching assignment, and have Board approval. All credits shall be evaluated under existing policies and practices. 2. There will be no advancement on the salary schedule during the current school year for credits earned after the first day of pupil instruction. The teacher shall provide a grade transcript for any credits to be used for movement on the salary schedule by October 1 for any increased salary to be paid for the current year. Once the transcript is received and reviewed, the increased salary will be paid retroactive to the beginning of the current work year.

Credit Recognition. 1. The teacher is required to give the Board written notification by April February 1 of intent to take additional preparation that would advance the teacher on the salary schedule. Additional Educational Preparation credits must be of benefit to the School District or be 300 or higher level courses relevant to teacher’s classroom teaching assignment, and have Board approval. All credits shall be evaluated under existing policies and practices. 2. There will be no advancement on the salary schedule during the current school year for credits earned after the first day of pupil instruction. The teacher shall provide a grade transcript for any credits to be used for movement on the salary schedule by October 1 for any increased salary to be paid for the current year. Once the transcript is received and reviewed, the increased salary will be paid retroactive to the beginning of the current work year.