EMPLOYEE STAFF DEVELOPMENT Sample Clauses

EMPLOYEE STAFF DEVELOPMENT. The Human Resources Director and Director of Maintenance and Operations or designee shall annually work with an Inservice Committee to establish an inservice training program for all maintenance employees. Inservice Committee shall be comprised of two (2) bargaining unit members. The District shall allocate up to $6,000 which may be used in combination in any of the following areas: 3.7.1 To provide in-service training inside and outside of the regular work day, Learning Improvement Day(s), and prior to the beginning of the school year. Inservice monies may also be used for activities which would assist the employee in meeting other District requirements for advancement. The parties recognize the opportunity for inservice inside the workday will be limited. 3.7.2 To reimburse employees for the costs of pre-approved, job-related course work at an accredited institution and for related supplies and materials. The District will provide this payment upon completion of the course provided the course work is completed at grade C or above Employees will be required to present documentation of satisfactory completion of all course work (70% or above for courses graded on a percentage basis). Any employee receiving other sources of financial assistance in a course shall not be eligible for reimbursement for the same course. Employees may be reimbursed for more than one course per year, provided dollars are available and, provided pending applicants who have not taken a course within the year are given priority over those wishing to claim reimbursement for more than one course. 3.7.3 To provide travel expenses and compensation for employees to attend job- related seminars, workshops and/or professional conferences. If a substitute is required, the substitute cost will be paid by staff development funds. 3.7.4 The Committee will annually establish a calendar and a staff development budget utilizing the above funds. Unused funds up to $3,000 annually from the budgeted amount shall carry over for use in the next school year insurance pooling.