Industry Credentials. The Executive Director, with the prior approval of the STC Board of Directors, may authorize a teacher to be reimbursed for the cost of training programs or courses to obtain or maintain industry credentials that are directly related to the professional duties and responsibilities of the teacher and the educational program being offered by the STC. Subject to approval by the Board, the approval and reimbursement of Industry Credentials shall be based on and granted for those training programs and/or courses recommended by the Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) or the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). All training programs or courses require pre-approval of the Executive Director prior to enrolling in the training and incurring any expense. The amount of any reimbursement will be done according to the approved district travel policy. Credentials or units earned for any Industry Credential shall not be used by a teacher to advance from one salary track to a higher salary track; however, credit-based classes (taken for undergraduate or graduate credit at an accredited college or university) to secure said credentials, if applicable, shall be honored for salary track advancement.
