Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred Courses, Conferences, & Workshops The Committee will pay tuition and fees each year for courses, conferences and workshops approved by administrator the Superintendent of Schools. Employees seeking reimbursement of tuition and fees must submit course reimbursement forms no later than the following dates: ● Fall semester – Feb 1st of the year following ● Spring semester and Full-year courses – June 30th of the same year ● Summer Session 1 August 1st of the same year ● Summer Session 2 – Nov. 1st of the same year ● The member shall submit a copy of the grade for the completed course for which approval has been granted. In order to facilitate the timely processing of course reimbursements, a letter from the professor, indicating the name of the course and grade earned, may be substituted for the official transcript. Also, online grades from the college website are sufficient, preliminary evidence for reimbursement. ● The official transcript or grade report shall be reimbursed by submitted to Central Office once it is available. ● Teachers must notify the Board Assistant Superintendent if a course goes beyond a traditional semester period as set out in this Article. ● Teachers will forfeit the course reimbursement if the applicable deadline dates are missed. Teachers will notify the superintendent as soon as possible if they are not taking a previously approved course. No reason need be given. After employees submit forms on the proper dates, tuition and fees shall be paid upon a receipt of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion a transcript certifying satisfactory completion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollmentcourse(s). Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a an aggregate coursework/conference/workshop maximum reimbursement of twelve hundred dollars ($1200) per unit member over the term of the average tuition cost Agreement. $80,000 is allocated system-wide for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at this contract year. The Director of Finance will report the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersbalance of these funds every September, Rowan, College of New JerseyDecember, and Montclair computed annuallyMarch. Masters’ degree maximum will Any residual funds may be limited dispersed to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable applicants for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members B. There shall be eligible a Professional Development Committee (PDC) consisting of eight (8) members, four appointed by WEA and four appointed by the Assistant Superintendent, including the Assistant Superintendent. PDC members: are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and are excited to learn about new practices, actively pursue and participate in professional development, maintain knowledge about current best practices in PD, and are willing to participate in a workshop about research-based practices with PD. The PDC will have the following responsibilities: ● To assist in the planning, organizing and evaluation of district professional development activities; ● Provide feedback on proposals for reimbursement at in-service courses ● Survey the level set forth faculty twice a year to determine those area of critical need in Subsection 2 above, professional development ● Vet new and innovative PD programs for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after schools and the award District; ● The PDC shall not address personnel issues or engage in collective bargaining; ● The function of a first-year contract, but prior the PDC is advisory in nature and it may make recommendations to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.Assistant Superintendent

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. 1. Tuition costs incurred by administrator teachers shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. a. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of educationeducation or in the current subject being taught by a teacher. In addition, courses not in the field of education or not in the subject area being taught by a teacher, but closely related related, may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Courses taken for which reimbursement is requested must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. b. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member teacher shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost costs for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral Doctorate level credits credit hours at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, Jersey and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level costcost as calculated above. 3. c. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. d. Non-tenured members teachers shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured tenure contract; provided provided, however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member teacher unless and until said member teacher has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. e. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member teacher with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member teacher shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 1 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work taken; provided that the member teacher is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member teacher remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member teacher shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member teacher shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement entitlement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s teacher's salary payments. 6. f. No member teacher shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are which is paid by the Veteran’s 's Administration or any other outside agency. 7g. A WTEA/Administration professional development committee will convene as necessary, but not less than twice per year to review professional development activities for district credit towards lane changes. 2. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, Tuition costs incurred by a secretary shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of employment. In addition, courses not in the field of employment, or closely related, may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Courses taken for which reimbursement is requested must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a secretary shall reimburse be limited to the administrator total tuition costs associated with their participation in of twelve (12) credit hours per year, reimbursed at the New Jersey State Mentoring College aggregated rate. 3. Upon finalization of the N.J. Professional Standards Board’s plan for implementation of the Continuing Education Program, meetings shall be held between representatives of the Board of Education and Assessment Programthe W.T.E.A. to determine the application of these standards to the district. Participation in Discussions shall include, but not be limited to; the Mentoring use of existing Professional Days and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during time spent on various planning committees, employee release time for such committee work, and any other considerations deemed appropriate by the time of employment in W.T.E.A. and the Washington Township Public School DistrictBoard of Education.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by It is the intent of the Board of Education under to pay the following terms Rutgers University in-state rate for graduate and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited undergraduate credit hours to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersearned per person earned per school year consistent with paragraph B hereof. However, Rowanin order to provide maximum opportunity for all qualified employees to be reimbursed, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members no payments shall be eligible made until the end of each school year. Then, if total monies for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 aboveparagraph D have not been exceeded, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior each employee shall be reimbursed to the commencement of work under a tenured contractmaximum allowable above; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in requirements have been met. If the preceding subsectionstotal amount has been exceeded, such member then the payment shall be prorated among the qualified applicants until the total fund shall be exhausted. Reimbursement amount will not exceed the actual cost per credit paid his/her by employee. To receive remuneration, applicant must apply for reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 within six (6) months of completion of the course and must be an employee of the Hackettstown School District. Reimbursement is limited to courses for which a passing grade of “C” or higher is earned. In order to receive the prior Spring and Summer course work takenreimbursement, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still applicant must be in the employ of the Board on such datedistrict at the time the reimbursement is to be made, and must present receipt of payment from the college or university together with an official transcript and district claim form. Such payment shall Any applicant who wishes to be further conditioned on said member remaining in reimbursed for graduate credits taken during the employ spring or summer term of the Board any given year must have been granted and have accepted employment with Hackettstown for the remainder of the current school following year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6B. Except for specific undergraduate credits required by the Board, reimbursement for graduate credits only will be granted to professional persons, i.e. teachers, guidance personnel, librarians and nurses. No member shall To be eligible for tuition reimbursement such payment these persons (1) must have received advance approval of at least two weeks from the Superintendent of Schools to pursue a course or courses; (2) shall provide professional evidence of successful completion; and (3) courses must be in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyarea of the teacher's teaching assignment. 7C. Other employees may apply for reimbursement for course study for which undergraduate credit is given. Upon earning tenure in However, it is not the district as an administrator, purpose of the Board of Education shall reimburse to subsidize payment for college work leading toward attainment of a baccalaureate degree. Rather, it is the administrator costs associated with their participation intent of the Board to have courses approved by the Superintendent only when, in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation Superintendent's judgment, they will be of specific benefit to the District through enhancement of the employee's work in the Mentoring employee's particular position. D. The maximum liability to the Board shall not exceed $30,000 for 2008-2009, $35,000 for 2009-20010, and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during $38,000 for 20010-20011. E. A statement of available balance of funds each year shall be periodically posted in each building. F. Effective July 1, 2008, newly hired employees shall only be eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the time following schedule: In the first year of employment service, three credits. In the second year of service, three credits. In the third year of service, six credits. After acquiring tenure, the employee will be eligible for up to twelve credits per year in accordance with the provisions of Article XXI of the agreement. G. Tuition reimbursement which is paid pursuant to this article shall be repaid to the District in the Washington Township Public School District.event that the recipient of the reimbursement terminates employment within a two

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs The School District recognizes that the individual teacher should be encouraged to pursue a program of continued study in education. It is recognized that the pattern of study may vary from teacher to teacher. B. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of tuition and any other reasonable expenses incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed in connection with any courses, workshop seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions, or other such sessions which an employee is required by the Board of Education under to take, exclusive of courses required for certification for the following terms and conditions:position for which he/she is employed. 1C. Consistent with applicable law, the Board agrees to provide partial support for teachers in an amount up to the current rate per graduate credit charged by the New Jersey State College System. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must The “current rate” shall be for courses construed to mean the rate in effect at the time the employee enrolled in the field course. A maximum of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member nine (9) graduate credits per year per employee shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement allowed. Date of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College completion of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will shall determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4taken. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member This shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for to the staff member following completion of the courses providing that such courses shall have carried college credit, have been approved by the Superintendent prior Spring to enrollment, and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still employee shall have received a minimum grade of “C”. - The employee shall apply in writing for this reimbursement on a form provided by the employ Superintendent’s office and shall support such application by suitable evidence of successful completion of the Board on such datecourses. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose- If an employee receives financial aid from another official source, the Board shall be empowered reimburse only the portion not covered up to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6the individual limits set forth above. No member Undergraduate credit shall be eligible for reimbursed based upon “current undergraduate rates” within the above guidelines. - The total amount of tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are to be paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyBoard per year shall be no more than the following: School Years: 2019-2020: $45,000 Tuition reimbursement shall be paid to eligible employees on a first come, first serve basis up until the aggregate cap for all employee tuition reimbursement is reached. Any unused funds from one year will roll over into the following year only. 7D. Employees shall, with prior approval of the Superintendent, be partially reimbursed up to the current rate per course charged by the Cape May County Technical School for courses taken for the maintenance of skills necessary to their jobs, or for courses that will improve their value to the school system, provided that these courses do not carry college credit. Upon earning tenure The “current rate” shall be construed to mean the rate in effect at the time the employee enrolled in the district course. A maximum of three (3) courses per year per employee shall be allowed. E. Speech professionals shall be reimbursed for their license renewals as an administrator, required by the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members in-district shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a District tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment ProgramProgram capped at $2,800. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by Post-Baccalaureate Work 1. The District will reimburse tuition paid for up to twelve (12) graduate credits per year at an amount not to exceed 75% of the Board of Education Penn State University Harrisburg Campus in-state “all other programs” rate applicable to the semester in which the course is taken for courses taken under the following terms and conditions: a. Courses necessary to obtain permanent certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education; b. Additional credits needed beyond courses for permanent certification to obtain a Master’s degree; c. Courses within a graduate program for full-time professional employees who do not have a Master’s degree in an education- related field; and d. Courses that are part of a graduate degree or certification program for those employees who were enrolled in such a program as of July 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented2013. 2. Reimbursement The District will reimburse tuition paid for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited up to a maximum reimbursement six (6) graduate credits per year at an amount not to exceed 75% of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) Penn State University Harrisburg Campus in-state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited “all other programs” rate applicable to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate semester in which the course is taken for courses taken as part of a graduate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level costor certification program for those employees who were not enrolled in such a program as of July 1, 2013. 3. The date on which a course is completed District will determine reimburse tuition paid for up to three (3) graduate credits per year at an amount not to exceed 75% of the contract year Penn State University Harrisburg Campus in-state “all other programs” rate applicable to the semester in which the credits will be applicable course is taken for reimbursementcourses in the employee’s area of specialization that are not part of a graduate degree or certification program. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible The District will reimburse professional employees for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for only allowable tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract(i.e. no fees). 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by The date posted as the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 completion date for the prior Spring and Summer course work takencourse, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year will determine in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall year (July 1 to June 30) those graduate credits will be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary paymentsposted. 6. Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Superintendent within thirty (30) calendar days after the completion of the course, the failure to abide by this may result in delayed reimbursement. Reimbursement checks will be issued after receipt of a fully completed request for reimbursement within thirty (30) calendar days after presentation to the Superintendent of (1) a receipted invoice and (2) a transcript showing successful completion of the course or courses and credits earned. Failure to submit requests for reimbursement within twelve (12) months of the date of completion of the course will result in forfeiture of the right to reimbursement. 7. Courses must be successfully completed and passed with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass” for Pass/Fail courses) and otherwise satisfactorily completed according to the standards of the accredited college or university. 8. Employees shall notify the Superintendent in advance of enrolling in a certification or graduate degree program. The enrollment form must be filed with the Superintendent prior to course pre-approval. 9. All credits submitted for tuition reimbursement must be pre-approved by the Superintendent at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program. Only the following credits will be eligible for reimbursement: courses directly related to education or courses related to the area of the employee’s specialization taken for full graduate credit at an accredited college or university, including on-line graduate courses if they are a part of a master’s or doctoral degree or certification program recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or otherwise approved by the Superintendent. Full time on-line graduate programs do not qualify for tuition reimbursement or column advancement under this agreement unless approved by the Superintendent. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses do not qualify for reimbursement under this agreement and will not be accepted for column advancement on the salary schedule. Reimbursement for CPE credits or units will be addressed in the District’s Professional Education Plan and is contingent upon available grant funding as determined by the Employer. No member tuition reimbursement shall be paid for repeated courses. 10. Professional staff members will be permitted to advance only one column on the salary schedule per school year. Only credits earned through an approved or accredited college or university recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and approved by the Superintendent will be accepted for column advancement on the salary schedule. All paperwork for horizontal movement on the salary schedule must be completed and submitted by July 31 prior to the school year for which that salary increase is to take effect. The employee must notify the District of his/her intent to move horizontally on the salary schedule in the upcoming year at least thirty (30) days prior to the date when the preliminary budget must be advertised for public inspection so that an allowance can be made in the budget for the increase in salary. 11. A professional employee who is on an approved professional development leave will be permitted to take eighteen (18) graduate credits per year (July 1 to June 30) at maximum reimbursement, if credits are needed to obtain a Master’s Degree, permanent certification, or are part of an approved graduate degree or certificate program approved as of July 1, 2013. 12. An employee on sabbatical leave for health reasons, child rearing leave, or otherwise on paid or unpaid leave for health reasons shall not be eligible for tuition reimbursement. 13. If during the term of this agreement, a professional employee voluntarily leaves the District, the employee will be required to repay the educational reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration District during the prior twenty-four (24) months up to a total of twenty-four (24) credits. Professional employees leaving the employment of the District for purposes of retirement, reasons of health, or any other outside agencytermination by the District are excluded from this requirement. 714. Upon earning tenure Equipment and/or materials received by a professional employee that were included in the district as an administrator, cost of the Board course’s tuition and that tuition was reimbursed by the District shall become the property of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation District. Professional employees who receive such goods must submit the equipment and/or materials to the District to be included in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District’s inventory.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs The Board will reimburse Teachers at the rate of 100% of the prevailing rate at Rowan University for tuition expenses incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed and paid or charged to a credit card and/or debit card by the employee in further study approved by the Superintendent of Schools, provided such tuition is not otherwise compensable from grants, Veterans Administration, or other institutions or organizations, while an employee of the Salem Board of Education under the following terms and conditions:Education. 1. Tuition costs eligible This reimbursement shall only be made for reimbursement actual payments to the educational institution, debit card or credit card made by the employee upon submission of a voucher in the month of September for those courses taken the previous spring and summer, and in March for those courses taken during the winter. These vouchers must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the submitted following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paidcourses were satisfactorily completed if the person concerned is still an employee of the Salem Board of Education. Approval of this voucher by the Principal concerned and the Superintendent will indicate approval of such study, such member and recommendation for payment. For purposes of the ARTICLE, the school year shall be obligated from September 1 through August 31. Compensation under this article shall apply only to refund those teachers who have been hired as permanent teachers and not to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary paymentsthose hired as temporary replacements. 62. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during At the time of employment submission, the employee shall attach to the voucher: an official college or university transcript, tuition bill and proof of payment. Proof of payment will be either a cancelled check, check register with applicable bank statement, credit card payment statement or debit card statement, which reflect payment to the institution for the course work taken, all costs subject to pre-approval by the Superintendent. 3. With respect to tuition reimbursement, which is paid for by a loan, the preceding reimbursement shall only be available for the portion of the loan that has actually been repaid by the employee and which is not subject to forgiveness or repayment by any other person or entity. Proof of loan payment will be a cancelled check and/or check register with applicable bank statement. An employee may seek reimbursement of paid loan payments made from March 1 to August 31 upon submission of a voucher in the Washington Township Public School Districtmonth of September. Loan payments made from September 1 to February 28/29 will be submitted with tuition vouchers in March.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by It is the intent of the Board of Education under to pay the following terms Rutgers University in-state rate for graduate and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited undergraduate credit hours to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersearned per person earned per school year consistent with paragraph B hereof. However, Rowanin order to provide maximum opportunity for all qualified employees to be reimbursed, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members no payments shall be eligible made until the end of each school year. Then, if total monies for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 aboveparagraph D have not been exceeded, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior each employee shall be reimbursed to the commencement of work under a tenured contractmaximum allowable above; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in requirements have been met. If the preceding subsectionstotal amount has been exceeded, such member then the payment shall be prorated among the qualified applicants until the total fund shall be exhausted. Reimbursement amount will not exceed the actual cost per credit paid his/her by employee. To receive remuneration, applicant must apply for reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 within six (6) months of completion of the course and must be an employee of the Hackettstown School District. Reimbursement is limited to courses for which a passing grade of "C" or higher is earned. In order to receive the prior Spring and Summer course work takenreimbursement, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still applicant must be in the employ of the Board on such datedistrict at the time the reimbursement is to be made, and must present receipt of payment from the college or university together with an official transcript and district claim form. Such payment shall Any applicant who wishes to be further conditioned on said member remaining in reimbursed for graduate credits taken during the employ spring or summer term of the Board any given year must have been granted and have accepted employment with Hackettstown for the remainder of the current school following year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6B. Except for specific undergraduate credits required by the Board, reimbursement for graduate credits only will be granted to professional persons, i.e. teachers, guidance personnel, librarians and nurses. No member shall To be eligible for tuition reimbursement such payment these persons (1) must have received advance approval of at least two weeks from the Superintendent of Schools to pursue a course or courses; (2) shall provide professional evidence of successful completion; and (3) courses must be in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyarea of the teacher's teaching assignment. 7C. Other employees may apply for reimbursement for course study for which undergraduate credit is given. Upon earning tenure in However, it is not the district as an administrator, purpose of the Board of Education shall reimburse to subsidize payment for college work leading toward attainment of a baccalaureate degree. Rather, it is the administrator costs associated with their participation intent of the Board to have courses approved by the Superintendent only when, in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation Superintendent's judgment, they will be of specific benefit to the District through enhancement of the employee's work in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during employee's particular position. D. The maximum liability to the time Board shall not exceed $38,000. E. A statement of available balance of funds each year shall be periodically posted in each building. F. Effective July 1, 2008, newly hired employees shall only be eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the following schedule: • In the first year of service, three credits. • In the second year of service, three credits. • In the third year of service, six credits. After acquiring tenure, the employee will be eligible for up to twelve credits per year in accordance with the provisions of Article XXI of the agreement. G. Tuition reimbursement which is paid pursuant to this article shall be repaid to the District in the event that the recipient of the reimbursement terminates employment within a two (2) year period of receipt of reimbursement, except in the following circumstances: 1. Serious illness of the teacher or a member of the teacher's immediate family as certified by a physician where the teacher is required to render care to the member of the immediate family. 2. Change of spousal employment necessitating a geographical relocation. 3. Termination of employment in was initiated by the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the The Board of Education under agrees to pay for tuition reimbursement in accordance with the following terms and conditionsprovisions for teachers: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement Board approval must be obtained prior to enrollment if reimbursement is to be expected, unless registration difficulties make this impossible. 2. Courses leading to certification will not be reimbursed. 3. The Board’s total reimbursement obligation for courses tuition, books and/or fees under this Article A shall not exceed fifteen thousands dollars ($15,000) per year. The total reimbursement during three fiscal years will not exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) per teacher. A teacher may choosx xo request reimbursement for the full amount all in one year, or divide it among three years, at the field of educationteacher’s election. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related These caps may be approved for reimbursement exceeded at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementBoard. 4. Non-tenured members Tuition shall be eligible for reimbursement at reimbursed following successful completion of the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contractcourse or courses. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance Presentation of a certificate indicating successful completion of the course, which shall mean the attainment of at least a “B” or better grade and a copy of the invoice for the courses are prerequisites for reimbursement, except for pass/fail courses. In cases of exceptional hardship as determined by the member with all Superintendent a grade of “C” will be approved. 6. Courses taken, which are to be reimbursed, must be for graduate credits, directly contributory towards increasing the teacher’s effectiveness at an elementary school level. Only courses which are directly related to the teacher’s current position and are within the teachers’ areas(s) of certification or which, within the Chief School Administrator’s sole discretion, are in the best interests of the terms and conditions set forth in Kingwood School District, shall qualify for tuition reimbursement. In addition, tuition reimbursement will be granted only for enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning that is approved by the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement New Jersey Department of Education. 7. Teachers must remain on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer Kingwood Staff a minimum of one (1) school year following course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school yearcompletion. In the event that such member shall leave a teacher resigns from a position during the employ of school year following the year in which courses were reimbursed, the teacher will repay the Board the amount reimbursed for the course in full within thirty (30) days of resignation. If the Board is forced to resort to legal action to recover repayment, the teacher shall be required to reimburse the Board for its attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting the action. B. Teachers will be reimbursed toward the cost of registration for professional workshops and conferences provided the workshop or conference has been approved for payment by the Superintendent prior to the expiration of teacher’s attendance at the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary paymentsworkshop or conference. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the The Board of Education under agrees to pay for tuition reimbursement in accordance with the following terms and conditionsprovisions for teachers who have received tenure in the district: 1. Board approval must be obtained prior to enrollment if reimbursement is to be expected, unless registration difficulties make this impossible. 2. Courses leading to certification will not be reimbursed. 3. The total reimbursement during three fiscal years will not exceed four thousand ($4,000.00). A teacher may choose to request reimbursement for the full amount all in one year, or divide it among three years, at the teacher’s election. 4. Tuition costs eligible shall be reimbursed following successful completion of the course or courses. 5. Presentation of a certificate indicating successful completion of the course, which shall mean the attainment of at least a “B” or better grade and a copy of the invoice for reimbursement the courses are prerequisites for reimbursement, except for pass/fail courses. In cases of exceptional hardship as determined by the Superintendent a grade of “C” will be approved. 6. Courses taken, which are to be reimbursed, must be for graduate credits, directly contributory towards increasing the teacher’s effectiveness at an elementary school level. Only courses which are directly related to the teacher’s current position and are within the teachers’ areas(s) of certification or which, within the Chief School Administrator’s sole discretion, are in the field best interests of educationthe Kingwood School District, shall qualify for tuition reimbursement. In addition, tuition reimbursement will be granted only for enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning that is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. 7. For any teacher who qualities for tuition reimbursement as outlined above, the Board agrees to reimburse that teacher in an amount not to exceed the amount shown below for necessary books in connection with the course. The teacher will be required to submit a receipt indicating the name of the books, the course for which they were obtained, and the cost of the books. 2005-2006--$125 2006-2007--$125 2007-2008--$125 8. Teachers must remain on the Kingwood Staff a minimum of one (1) school year following course completion. In the event a teacher resigns from a position during the school year following the year in which courses were reimbursed, the teacher will repay the Board the amount reimbursed for the course in full within thirty (30) days of resignation. If the Board is forced to resort to legal action to recover repayment, the teacher shall be required to reimburse the Board for its attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting the action. 9. Teachers will be reimbursed up to the amount shown below per year toward the cost of registration for professional workshops and conferences provided the workshop or conference has been approved for payment by the Superintendent prior to the teacher’s attendance at the workshop or conference. 2005-2006--$225 2006-2007--$225 2007-2008--$225 B. The Board’s obligation under Article IV(A) shall not in the field of education but closely related exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). This cap may be approved for reimbursement exceeded at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedBoard. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions:TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FUND 1. Tuition costs eligible A fund of $45,000 for reimbursement must of tuition costs shall be established and budgeted for courses in each year. Members may apply for tuition reimbursement from the field fund. These funds will initially be available for tuition reimbursement for the equivalent value of educationup to four (4) credit hours for each member. In additionBy January 30 of each year, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at ESD will provide the sole discretion Association president an accounting of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance amount of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedthe reimbursement paid out and committed from the available funds, and the remaining balance. 2. Reimbursement If there are unexpended dollars in the tuition reimbursement fund at the end of the fiscal year, members completing job-related course work may be reimbursed for actual tuition costs incurred by additional expenses as follows: a. First, members who completed a member second course for credit shall be limited reimbursed up to a maximum reimbursement the value of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level 4 credits at the following actual tuition rate paid. Receipts for related textbook and material costs related to the 4 credits may also be submitted for reiumbursement. b. If there are still unexpended funds after (a) above, members who took courses already reimbursed according to the rules above and who have associated course expenses that have not previously been reimbursed (such as books, university dues and fees) may have those expenses reimbursed. c. If there are still unexpended funds after (b) above, members who took three or more courses will be reimbursed for coursework evenly until the fund is exhausted. 3. All full-time regular members may apply for reimbursement for college classes that are directly related to current position and clearly indicate a benefit to the ESD and to the member as determined by the ESD. Less than full-time (.5 to .99 FTE) members may apply for reimbursement on a prorated basis reflective of their term of employment with the ESD. For summer sessions, members may use their four (4) state universities: Rutgerscredit hours from the year just completed and the four (4) credit hours from the succeeding year, Rowan, College of New Jersey, provided they return to work for the ESD the subsequent year. The ESD may deny reimbursement for summer tuition should the member resign and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited not return to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to ESD the average Doctoral level costfollowing year. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under The parties agree that the following terms and conditionsis their educational improvement program: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for To pay one-half (1/2) of the cost of the tuition incurred in connection with courses beyond the Bachelor Degree which aid in the field performing or improving of educationteacher duties. In addition, courses not in the field The Superintendent of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent Schools or his/her designee in advance has the right to review the course reimbursement requests prior to enrollment and reimbursement will be granted if approved by the Superintendent. No specific course grade shall be required for a tuition refund. Claims for tuition reimbursement shall only be honored if they are made within sixty days of enrollmentthe conclusion of the course for which reimbursement is sought. Reimbursement will If the teacher can establish that he/she has not be made until satisfactory evidence of having yet received a passing grade, the deadline will be extended to the teacher's grade is presentedreceipt. This provision does not apply to those granted sabbatical leave under Article 17 of this Agreement. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member all course work shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement paid within thirty (30) days of the average tuition cost for twelve first board meeting following the employee's presentation of proper documentation, provided that documentation is filed at least five (125) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited days prior to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to Board meeting. Furthermore, any employee who terminates employment with the average Doctoral level costBoard of Education before such payment is made shall forfeit any amounts due under this subsection. 3. The date on which In instances where the Superintendent agrees with a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable request for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible funding for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administratorundergraduate course, the Board of Education shall will reimburse 100% of the administrator costs tuition cost associated with their participation taking the approved course. 4. Coursework taken on the undergraduate level, following the receipt of an undergraduate degree, will not count for credential placement shifts on the guide. 5. Undergraduate coursework taken with the approval and included in the New Jersey State Mentoring Professional Improvement Plan of the employee may be counted toward the current 100 hour requirement for professional improvement. 6. Workshops, seminars, in-service training sessions or other sessions approved by the Superintendent will be paid in full. 7. To cooperate with the Association in arranging in-service course, workshops, conferences and Assessment Programprograms designed to improve the quality of instruction. 8. Participation To establish and maintain a professional library for use by the professional staff for professional development and educational improvement. The Board shall provide space for housing said books and materials in the Mentoring convenient and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School Districtreadily accessible locations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. 1. Tuition costs incurred by administrator teachers shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. a. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of educationeducation or in the current subject being taught by a teacher. In addition, courses not in the field of education or not in the subject area being taught by a teacher, but closely related related, may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Courses taken for which reimbursement is requested must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. b. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member teacher shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average total tuition cost costs for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at graduate credit hours in effect in the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, New Jersey State College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level costSystem. 3. c. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members d. Nontenured teachers shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured tenure contract; provided provided, however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member teacher unless and until said member teacher has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. e. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member teacher with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member teacher shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 1 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work taken; provided that the member teacher is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member teacher remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member teacher shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member teacher shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement entitlement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s teacher's salary payments. 6. f. No member teacher shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that which are paid by the Veteran’s 's Administration or any other outside agency. 7g. A WTEA/Administration professional development committee will convene as necessary but not less than twice per year to review professional development activities for district credit towards lane changes. 2. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, Tuition costs incurred by a secretary shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of employment. In addition, courses not in the field of employment, or closely related, may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Courses taken for which reimbursement is requested must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a secretary shall reimburse be limited to the administrator total tuition costs associated with their participation in of twelve (12) credit hours per year, reimbursed at the New Jersey State Mentoring College aggregated rate. 3. Upon finalization of the N.J. Professional Standards Board’s plan for implementation of the Continuing Education Program, meetings shall be held between representatives of the Board of Education and Assessment Programthe W.T.E.A. to determine the application of these standards to the district. Participation in Discussions shall include, but not be limited to; the Mentoring use of existing Professional Days and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during time spent on various planning committees, employee release time for such committee work, and any other considerations deemed appropriate by the time of employment in W.T.E.A. and the Washington Township Public School DistrictBoard of Education.