Common use of PAYMENT OF TUITION COSTS Clause in Contracts

PAYMENT OF TUITION COSTS. 1. The Board shall pay to a teacher the cost of tuition for each unit (1/2 unit) successfully completed through recognized institutions in order to advance their qualifications towards higher categorization up to a maximum of Category 6 (PA). In addition, tuition will be paid for each unit (1/2 unit) completed through a university extension course. Tuition will be reimbursed in or after September of the same year upon presentation of proof of credits and only if the teacher returns to the District to teach the full year following. 2. If a teacher who has been paid this tuition leaves the employ of the Board for any reason whatsoever before the completion of the following year, the tuition so paid may be deducted from their final payment on a pro-rata basis at the discretion of the Board. To be eligible, teachers are required to advise the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, of the institution and session or extension course that they wish to enter. The Superintendent of Schools, after reviewing the advice, will determine the eligibility of the teacher, institution, and course. Eligibility will be based on relevance to teaching. The teacher will be advised as soon as possible. The approval of the Superintendent of Schools must be given prior to enrollment to ensure reimbursement of tuition. 3. Courses taken while on leave covered by Article G.23 (Education Leave) of the agreement will not be covered by this clause.

PAYMENT OF TUITION COSTS. 1. The Board shall pay to a teacher the cost of tuition for each unit (1/2 unit) successfully completed through recognized institutions in order to advance their his/her qualifications towards higher categorization up to a maximum of Category 6 (PA). In addition, tuition will be paid for each unit (1/2 unit) completed through a university extension course. Tuition will be reimbursed in or after September of the same year upon presentation of proof of credits and only if the teacher returns to the District to teach the full year following. 2. If a teacher who has been paid this tuition leaves the employ of the Board for any reason whatsoever before the completion of the following year, the tuition so paid may be deducted from their his/her final payment on a pro-rata basis at the discretion of the Board. To be eligible, teachers are required to advise the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, of the institution and session or extension course that they wish to enter. The Superintendent of Schools, after reviewing the advice, will determine the eligibility of the teacher, institution, and course. Eligibility will be based on relevance to teaching. The teacher will be advised as soon as possible. The approval of the Superintendent of Schools must be given prior to enrollment to ensure reimbursement of tuition. 3. Courses taken while on leave covered by Article G.23 (Education Leave) of the agreement will not be covered by this clause.

PAYMENT OF TUITION COSTS. 1. The Board shall pay to a teacher the cost of tuition for each unit (1/2 unit) successfully completed through recognized institutions in order to advance their his/her qualifications towards higher categorization up to a maximum of Category 6 (PA). In addition, tuition will be paid for each unit (1/2 unit) completed through a university extension course. Tuition will be reimbursed in or after September of the same year upon presentation of proof of credits and only if the teacher returns to the District to teach the full year following. 2. If a teacher who has been paid this tuition leaves the employ of the Board for any reason whatsoever before the completion of the following year, the tuition so paid may be deducted from their his/her final payment on a pro-rata basis at the discretion of the Board. To be eligible, teachers are required to advise the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, of the institution and session or extension course that they wish to enter. The Superintendent of Schools, after reviewing the advice, will determine the eligibility of the teacher, institution, and course. Eligibility will be based on relevance to teaching. The teacher will be advised as soon as possible. The approval of the Superintendent of Schools must be given prior to enrollment to ensure reimbursement of tuition. 3. Courses taken while on leave covered by Article G.23 (Education Leave) G.24 of the agreement will not be covered by this clause.