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.
b. The Board shall appropriate for each fiscal year (i.e., July 1 – June 30), Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) to reimburse classified staff for class/training tuition for any position/future position within the District.
c. Bargaining unit members may apply to attend on a first come first served basis, workshops, seminars, or other similar programs that relate to their employment responsibilities. If approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, bargaining unit members will have registration, tuition or such fees as are required, up to a maximum of five hundred ($500) per fiscal year (i.e., July 1 – June 30) paid by the Board. Travel expenses will be reimbursed consistent with Board guidelines.
d. Bargaining unit members must meet with their supervisor and receive approval of the supervisor and the Superintendent on the appropriate form provided for this purpose prior to enrolling in the college/training course. Correspondence courses, online and distance learning classes from accredited universities or colleges, adult education providers or training centers are eligible for reimbursement with prior approval.
e. Bargaining unit members shall submit written proof in the form on an official transcript of completed credit at an accredited university with a passing grade or documentation of satisfactory completion from the adult education provider or training center to the Superintendent after the conclusion of the quarter (semester) in which the previously approve course was taken. Furthermore, the bargaining unit member will take the responsibility to obtain and turn in such proof in an expeditious and timely manner;
f. The reimbursement is to be payable as a single sum in a separate check following presentation of satisfactory evidence that the course work has been completed; and
g. Each bargaining unit member receiving reimbursement under this Section, prior to this/her receipt of such pay, shall agree that he/she will work in this District for at least one (1) full school year following receipt of such pay. If the bargaining unit member of his/her own volition fails to serve in the District for the required period, the amount of such reimbursement received during...
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. The Board agrees that incentive should be provided for those teachers taking course work beyond that required to maintain certification.
A. For each block of ten (10) semester hours of credit earned beyond the requirements necessary to obtain permanent, continuing, or professional certification, the teacher's salary will be increased $200 for that and succeeding years. This incentive will not be paid to teachers on the BA+35/MA or MA+30 salary column except as noted in part B of this Article.
B. Upon proof of completion of a unit of ten (10) semester hours of credit earned beyond the BA+35/Master’s degree, or beyond the MA+30, the teacher's salary will be increased $200 for that and succeeding years. In order to receive this stipend for the current school year, the necessary course work must be completed by the end of the university's fall semester. In order to receive this stipend, qualifying course work must be completed after BA+35/Master’s degree, or MA+30 has been earned/obtained.
C. When the Board encourages a teacher to take extra course work to qualify for a particular position within the school district, it will pay the cost of the tuition for those courses.
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 $2,200.00 per course to include tuition, books, fees, etc. based on a Course Grade of A, B, or C. 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.
A. Should the Board require an employee in writing to participate in required training, seminars, or certifications, the Board will pay the cost thereof.
B. Payment for specific certifications to enhance their job qualifications and performance shall have director supervisor and the Director of Human Resources approval.
C. The Board shall provide the maximum $10,000, which will be available for reimbursement of tuition for course taken in accordance with the provisions of the article. Any unused funds shall not be carried over to the following year.
D. Tuition reimbursement will be based upon this Article in the case of academic course, and on industry standard rates for certifications in the case of technical accreditations for a maximum of three courses per year per participant.
E. The applicant for the tuition grant shall apply to the Superintendent of his or her designee for approval prior to registering for the course.
F. The application must include:
1. Name of the course
2. Location of the instruction
3. Purpose and other pertinent information
G. Upon Superintendent's approval the applicant shall provide a copy of the registration forms and proof of payment to the Personnel Office.
H. Upon completion of the course the applicant must present the official transcript with attainment of at least a B or bet...
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. In the event that the Superintendent deems it appropriate to
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. The Board agrees that incentive should be provided for those employees taking course work beyond that required to maintain certification.
A. For each block of ten (10) semester hours of credit earned beyond the requirements necessary to obtain permanent, continuing, or professional certification, the teacher's salary will be increased $200 for that and succeeding years. This incentive will not be paid to teachers on the BA+35/MA or MA+30 salary column except as noted in part B of this Article.
B. Upon proof of completion of a unit of ten (10) semester hours of credit earned beyond the BA+35/Master’s degree, or beyond the MA+30, the teacher's salary will be increased $200 for that and succeeding years. In order to move to lane 3 you must have a Master’s degree prior to taking additional classes. To receive this stipend for the current school year, the necessary course work must be completed by the end of the university's fall semester, and evidence of completion must be submitted to the Superintendent within four (4) weeks of the employee’s receipt of the grade for the course. To receive this stipend, qualifying course work must be completed after BA+35/Master’s degree, or MA+30 has been earned/obtained.
C. When the Board encourages a teacher to take extra course work to qualify for a particular position within the District, it will pay the cost of the tuition for those courses.
EDUCATIONAL GROWTH. 10.01 In the event that the Superintendent deems it appropriate to direct a classified employee to attend a workshop, seminar, program, adult education class and/or a college or university course, the Board agrees to pay all registration, tuition and mileage ($.35/mile) fees for the employee.
