Common use of Dual Credit Stipend Clause in Contracts

Dual Credit Stipend. A. Any teacher that teaches a dual credit course will receive a one-time stipend of $1,000 B. Any teacher that has earned a master’s degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in a content area directly related to the subject matter of a dual credit course actually taught by the teacher and otherwise satisfies the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission will receive an additional one-time stipend of $2,500. Teachers expecting to receive this stipend due to additional training shall notify the Office of the Superintendent prior to August 1st of the year the teacher seeks the stipend. The degree must be substantiated by submitting official transcripts to the Office of the Superintendent by October 15th of the school year the teacher seeks the stipend. The payment of the stipend will not occur until the official transcripts have been received by the Office of the Superintendent. C. A teacher may not receive more than $3,500 in one-time stipends pursuant to these dual credit provisions. For the avoidance of doubt, teaching multiple or additional dual credit courses will not result in multiple or additional stipends.