Common use of GRADUATE CREDITS AND IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS Clause in Contracts

GRADUATE CREDITS AND IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS. A. The continuing improvement of the quality of instruction is a vital concern of the Bethpage School District. In-service education, as well as, continuing graduate courses are means for achieving this goal. The Bethpage Schools are deeply interested in encouraging the professional growth of the staff through in-service and graduate education. B. For attendance at voluntary courses, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. Note: Appendix H amounts are per hour. C. When a teacher is notified in writing by the District that attendance at an in- service course is mandatory, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. D. If a course requires the attendance of a teacher for more than the teacher’s normal workday, no payment shall be required for such work in excess of the normal work day. If the course runs more than one hour beyond the normal workday, teacher shall, on a pro-rata basis, be relieved of the obligation to assist pupils under Article VI – 3E. E. All new teachers hired on or after July 1, 1985 shall not accumulate in-service credits for movement from the BA lanes to the MA lane. Such teachers, who are not required to obtain a Masters Degree, can use the “9-6 ratios” to move across the salary schedule lanes. When such teachers qualify for placement on the MA lanes, qualification for movement along the MA lanes shall be conditioned on successfully completing at least 9 graduate credits. The remaining credits for movement from one lane to another may consist of in-service credits. The percentage is referred to as a “9-6 ratio.” New teachers who have completed in-service courses while on the XX xxxx may utilize such courses for credit for movement in the MA lanes, subject to conditions of this article. College credits earned prior to award of the Masters F. Existing teachers shall be entitled to move from the BA to the BA+45 or BA+60 lane in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policy. G. All teachers in the district, whenever hired, upon receipt of the Masters Degree, shall be entitled to move laterally on all MA lanes in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policy. H. It is understood that no teacher shall apply any credit twice. I. Commencing with the 1988-89 school year, credits in excess of those used in any lane change for which a teacher applies will be reserved (unless payment therefore was received) and available for subsequent lane changes for which the teacher may apply. X. If the parties to this agreement agree to participate in the Intercounty Teacher Resource Center, or any teacher center, then Bethpage teachers and teachers from outside the District who are approved for attendance, may participate in the programs on district premises.

GRADUATE CREDITS AND IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS. A. The continuing improvement of the quality of instruction is a vital concern of the Bethpage School District. In-service education, as well as, as continuing graduate courses courses, are means for achieving this goal. The Bethpage Schools are deeply interested in encouraging the professional growth of the staff through in-service and graduate education. B. For attendance at voluntary courses, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. Note: Appendix H amounts are per hour. C. When a teacher is notified in writing by the District that attendance at an in- in-service course is mandatory, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. D. If a course requires the attendance of a teacher for more than the teacher’s normal workday, no payment shall be required for such work in excess of the normal work day. If the course runs more than one hour beyond the normal workday, teacher shall, on a pro-pro- rata basis, be relieved of the obligation to assist pupils under Article VI – 3E. E. All new teachers hired on or after July 1, 1985 shall not accumulate in-service credits for movement from the BA lanes to the MA lane. Such teachers, who are not required to obtain a Masters Degree, can use the “9-6 ratios” to move across the salary schedule lanes. When such teachers qualify for placement on the MA lanes, qualification for movement along the MA lanes shall be conditioned on successfully completing at least 9 graduate credits. The remaining credits for movement from one lane to another may consist of in-service credits. The percentage is referred to as a “9-6 ratio.” New teachers who have completed in-service courses while on the XX xxxx may utilize such courses for credit for movement in the MA lanes, subject to conditions of this article. College credits earned prior to award of the MastersMasters Degree may not be used for lane changes beyond the Masters Degree. F. Existing teachers shall be entitled to move from the BA to the BA+45 or BA+60 lane in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policy. G. All teachers in the district, whenever hired, upon receipt of the Masters Degree, shall be entitled to move laterally on all MA lanes in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policy. H. It is understood that no teacher shall apply any credit twice. I. Commencing with the 1988-89 school year, credits in excess of those used in any lane change for which a teacher applies will be reserved (unless payment therefore was received) and available for subsequent lane changes for which the teacher may apply. X. If the parties to this agreement agree to participate in the Intercounty Teacher Resource Center, or any teacher center, then Bethpage teachers and teachers from outside the District who are approved for attendance, may participate in the programs on district premises.

GRADUATE CREDITS AND IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS. A. The continuing improvement of the quality of instruction is a vital concern of the Bethpage School District. In-service education, as well as, as continuing graduate courses courses, are means for achieving this goal. The Bethpage Schools are deeply interested in encouraging the professional growth of the staff through in-service and graduate education. B. For attendance at voluntary courses, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. Note: Appendix H amounts are per hour. C. When a teacher is notified in writing by the District that attendance at an in- in-service course is mandatory, a teacher may elect to be paid in accordance with Article IIIC (Appendix H), or may accumulate credit on the salary schedule as per this agreement. D. If a course requires the attendance of a teacher for more than the teacher’s normal workday, no payment shall be required for such work in excess of the normal work day. If the course runs more than one hour beyond the normal workday, teacher shall, on a pro-pro- rata basis, be relieved of the obligation to assist pupils under Article VI VII – 3E. E. All new teachers hired on or after July 1, 1985 shall not accumulate in-service credits for movement from the BA lanes to the MA lane. Such teachers, who are not required to obtain a Masters Degree, can use the “9-6 ratios” to move across the salary schedule lanes. When such teachers qualify for placement on the MA lanes, qualification for movement along the MA lanes shall be conditioned on successfully completing at least 9 graduate credits. The remaining credits for movement from one lane to another may consist of in-service credits. The percentage is referred to as a “9-6 ratio.” ”. New teachers who have completed in-service courses while on the XX xxxx may utilize such courses for credit for movement in the MA lanes, subject to the conditions of this articleArticle. Under no circumstances shall a teacher, irrespective of such teacher’s applicable step or lane, be paid for more than 6 credits of graduate or in-service course work in one school year. College credits earned prior to award of the MastersMasters Degree may not be used for lane changes beyond the Masters Degree. F. Existing teachers Teachers shall be entitled to move from the BA to the BA+45 or BA+60 lane in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policypolicy as defined above at Subparagraph (E), and subject to the limitation that no teacher will be paid for more than 6 credits of graduate or in-service course work in one school year. G. All teachers in the district, whenever hired, upon Upon receipt of the a Masters Degree, teachers shall be entitled to move laterally on all MA lanes in accordance with the 9-6 ratio policypolicy as defined at Subparagraph (E), and subject to the limitation that no teacher will be paid for more than six credits of graduate or in-service courses in one school year. H. It is understood that no teacher shall apply any credit twice. I. Commencing with the 1988-89 school year, credits in excess of those used in any lane change for which a teacher applies will be reserved (unless payment therefore was received) and available for subsequent lane changes for which the teacher may apply. However, as per the above provisions, no teacher will be paid for more than 6 credits of graduate or in- service course work in one school year. X. J. If the parties to this agreement agree to participate in the Intercounty Teacher Resource Center, or any teacher center, then Bethpage teachers and teachers from outside the District who are approved for attendance, may participate in the programs on district premises.