Procedure for Addressing Significant Overpayment Errors. In the case of a significant overpayment, deductions from biweekly compensation shall be based on a repayment schedule established by the District. The District, at its discretion, may limit the amount of repayment to less than the two (2) year retroactive period described above. The reduction of a reimbursement period will be based on the nature of the error and whether the employee took reasonable preventative action by routinely reviewing the accuracy of his/her biweekly compensation. SECTION 1. The parties recognize that professional growth is an inherent continuing obligation of professional employees. To that end, professional employees shall avail themselves of opportunities for improving their skills. Professional reading, participation in the professional activities of professional organizations, formal and informal study, workshops, in-service training courses, membership dues in professional organizations directly related to the employee’s current position, and community activities are examples of the kinds of involvement expected of professional employees and encouraged by the Board of Education. SECTION 2. For fiscal year 2002 and thereafter, an amount of $500 per fiscal year shall be provided for each employee for an employee’s professional growth. These funds may be applied to pay the costs for attendance at national or regional conventions, workshops, clinics or other professional meetings, and memberships in professional organizations approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor. Meetings that have negotiations as a principle topic shall not be deemed appropriate for purposes of this Article. “Costs for attendance” shall mean registration fees, lodging, books and materials, food and travel. Expenses to be reimbursed shall be properly documented upon the appropriate voucher form in accordance with District regulations and procedures. The District has informed and trained supervisors and Human Resources of the mutual benefit and importance of professional development. If an employee is denied application of this benefit the individual is encouraged to bring the denial to the attention of the Association in a timely manner to address the issue through the appropriate process.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
