Pay and Expenses for Professional Development Sample Clauses

Pay and Expenses for Professional Development. The Board will reimburse full time teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, related service personnel, child study team members, and paraprofessionals 100% of the cost of tuition, fees, and books up to a maximum of $4,000 in year 1, and $3,000 in years 2 and 3 respectively and part-time employees, which include the aforementioned, a percentage of these figures (i.e. 1/5 to 1/4) per school year for college courses taken for professional development provided:
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Pay and Expenses for Professional Development. The Board will reimburse full time teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, related service personnel, child study team members, and paraprofessionals 100% of the cost of tuition, fees, and books up to a maximum of $4,000 each year respectively and part-time employees, which include the aforementioned, a percentage of these figures (i.e. 1/5 to 1/4) per school year for college courses taken for professional development provided: 1. The course must be for the present and future benefit of the District and approved by the Superintendent prior to the time it is taken. 2. The graduate course is successfully completed and evidence to this effect is submitted to the Superintendent. To receive reimbursement, the eligible persons must have received a grade of "B" or better. 3. Evidence of cost and charges (i.e. checks, receipts, etc.) are presented upon application for reimbursement. 4. Tuition reimbursement shall be based on the rate actually paid by the teacher. Course Completion Date Reimbursement Summer Semester (courses taken June, July, August) October 15 Fall Semester (courses taken September-December) February 15 Spring Semester (courses taken January-June) June 30 5. Any eligible persons receiving reimbursement must complete one year of employment with the district following the receipt of reimbursement. If the person does not complete one year of employment with the district following receipt of reimbursement and becomes employed in another educational institution within 35 miles of the District, then the person will reimburse the district 50% of the preceding year's reimbursement. For example, if a person receives reimbursement for a course(s) on February 15 and is no longer employed by the district on the following February 15 then 50% of the reimbursement received by the person will be paid back to the district. In the case where an employee applies for a position within the District but is denied that position for which the employee’s degree and/or certification was paid for under this provision, the employee will not be required to pay back the District.
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Related to Pay and Expenses for Professional Development

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Fund Article 20

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Professional Development and Training The Company shall pay for or reimburse the Executive for any reasonable professional development or training.

  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • Professional Development Days Upon request, each Employee shall be granted at least three (3) professional development days annually for professional development, at the Basic Rate of Pay. An Employee shall be advised, prior to taking any professional development days of any transportation, registration fees, subsistence and other expenses that will be paid by the Employer. Such hours not used in each fiscal year shall not be carried forward into subsequent years. Applications for such paid professional development opportunities shall be made in writing, to the Employer as early as possible.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Professional Development Committee There shall be a Professional Development Committee composed of two (2) members of the Association one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate and two (2) representatives of the Hospital one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and one human resources representative.

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