Educational Improvements Sample Clauses
Educational Improvements. An employee may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for a maximum of one school year for the purpose of engaging in a program of studies related to his/her professional responsibilities at an accredited institution of higher education. Educational improvement leave will only be considered for employees taking a minimum of nine (9) semester hours during one school year. If nine (9) semester hours of appropriate course work are not available during the leave of absence, the employee shall submit certification thereof to the personnel office. The certification shall be signed by the employee and an appropriate college official. Official college transcripts must be provided to the Personnel Office at the end of the leave of absence. A "Request for Educational Improvement Leave" must be completed when requesting leave for educational improvements.
Educational Improvements. Professional employees may be granted an unpaid leave of absence for a maximum of twelve
Educational Improvements. 26.1. Teachers within a department or within a school may initiate curriculum development. Implementation will take place upon approval or direction of the administration. All levels are considered to be equally responsible.
26.2. First Stage. A protracted and open dialogue within a department, within a grade level, or within a school shall take place to establish a consensus as to the needs of that department, that grade level, that school, or any sub- component thereof.
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