Common use of INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANTS Clause in Contracts

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANTS. A. Grants for the support of the professional growth of individual certificated staff members may be granted in areas of need recognized by the District. Use of IPGG funds for National Board and Professional Certification Activities is encouraged. B. The District shall fund and expend $60,000 or the actual amount requested if it is less than the amount budgeted for any given year, for professional growth grants. C. A Professional Growth Committee comprised of three teachers from the three levels of instruction appointed by the Association and three members appointed by the Superintendent, shall have the following duties: 1. Set criteria for awarding grants consistent with identified District and building goals. Such grants shall not exceed $2,000 in any year for any individual. Should the total amount of money for the year not be allocated approved grants for more than $2,000 may be funded until all those eligible have been fully funded or the total fund is expended. 2. Define procedure.

INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH GRANTS. ‌ A. Grants for the support of the professional growth of individual certificated staff members may be granted in areas of need recognized by the District. Use of IPGG funds for National Board and Professional Certification Activities is encouraged. B. The District shall fund and expend $60,000 or the actual amount requested if it is less than the amount budgeted for any given year, for professional growth grants. C. A Professional Growth Committee comprised of three teachers from the three levels of instruction appointed by the Association and three members appointed by the Superintendent, shall have the following duties: 1. Set criteria for awarding grants consistent with identified District and building goals. Such grants shall not exceed $2,000 in any year for any individual. Should the total amount of money for the year not be allocated approved grants for more than $2,000 may be funded until all those eligible have been fully funded or the total fund is expended. 2. Define procedure.