EDUCATIONAL GROWTH a. When the Superintendent requires a bargaining unit member to attend a workshop, seminar, or other similar program, the Board shall pay registration, tuition or such fees as required for the workshop, seminar, or program. Travel expenses will be reimbursed consistent with Board guidelines.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. The Board agrees that incentive should be provided for those teachers taking course work beyond that required to maintain certification.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. Continuous job related educational and job related growth and training is desirable. Toward this end, the Board agrees to provide tuition grants and/or reimbursement of approved costs. Prior approval by the Superintendent for any and all job related courses, training, etc., and related costs is mandatory. The Board agrees to reimburse an employee up to $1,500.00 per course to include tuition, books, fees, etc. based on a Course Grade of A, B, or C - 100%. When members of the SSAA are required to obtain additional certifications that will be directly applicable to their job functions, all costs for instruction and testing shall be paid by the district. When additional certifications are obtained within the profession of the employee, but are not currently required by the job functions will be paid by the individual. For the purposes of this agreement, eligible certificates are those that are professionally recognized as an industry standard in the position, and shall be approved by the supervisor before application for reimbursement. Tuition grants will be made available to support service administrators in accordance with the following tuition grant program.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. 10.01 In the event that the Superintendent deems it appropriate to direct a classified employee to attend a workshop, seminar, program, adult education class and/or a college or university course, the Board agrees to pay all registration, tuition and mileage ($.35/mile) fees for the employee.
