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 The Board shall provide financial reimbursement for college and technical school credits taken by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to the following terms regulations and conditionsprovisions: 1. Tuition costs A teacher must be fully certified. Secretaries and custodians must have completed three (3) years in the District at the time the course(s) commenced. 2. Applications for reimbursement shall be made in writing to the Superintendent outlining desired course, college or technical school to be attended and all other pertinent information. All courses must be part of a curriculum leading to an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree or be directly related to area of employment. 3. All courses and the college or technical school at which the course is to be taken must be approved by the Superintendent prior to enrollment to qualify for reimbursement. 4. The maximum annual reimbursement by the Board to full-time teachers, custodians, secretaries, and non-certificated staff who qualify under A., A.I., A.2., and A.3., A.7. and A.8. shall be for a total of nine (9) college credits for Graduate and Undergraduate level courses at the Rutgers University rate. 5. Employees who work less than full-time shall be eligible for pro-rated reimbursement must be for courses in the field of educationunder 4. In additionand 5. above if they qualify under A., 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 enrollmentA. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence after successful completion of having the course and after an official transcript has been received a passing grade is presented. 2by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited made pursuant to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universitiesschedule: Rutgers, Rowan, College For a grade 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 or B 100% reimbursement For a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for grade of C 60% 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 No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the district as an administrator, employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the Board of Education guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall reimburse only count for column movement if 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 Districtemployee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the The Board of Education under agrees to pay the following terms actual tuition costs of courses taken by a teacher at accredited colleges or universities up to three courses per two (2) year fiscal periods from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 and conditionsJuly 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 respectively, except as follows: 1. Tuition costs eligible No teacher may be reimbursed for reimbursement must be for courses taken during the first year of teaching in Vineland. 2. Teachers taking courses in the second and third years of employment in Vineland will not receive remuneration until tenure has been secured. The remuneration will then be retroactive and will be paid to the teacher in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the teacher has secured tenure. 3. All courses must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee subject to the following requirements: (a) A teacher must provide official documentation that he/she has obtained a grade of B or better; (b) Reimbursement shall be paid only for courses directly related to teacher’s teaching field of education. In additionwhich increase the teacher’s content knowledge and are related to the teacher’s current certification, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of as determined 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. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member his/her sole discretion; no reimbursement shall be limited paid for courses leading to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgerspost graduate or professional degree in a field other than education or teaching. Further, Rowaneffective September 1, College of New Jersey2010, 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 all newly hired teachers shall not be eligible for reimbursement at until they are tenured, and they shall not be eligible for retroactive reimbursement upon gaining tenure for courses taken prior to being tenured. (c) The maximum total payments to be made by the level Board shall not exceed $130,000.00. Courses shall be applied for no earlier than the following dates: Summer Session - April 1 Fall/Winter Session - June 1 Spring Session - October 1 Courses must, as set forth hereinabove in Subsection 2 abovethis sub-article 18.A.3, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after be pre-approved by the award of a first-year contractSuperintendent or his designee, but prior to the commencement of work under teacher commencing the course(s); and (d) Teacher taking courses shall sign a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable contract requiring them 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 reimburse the Board for all tuition paid for a course if the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board within one (1) full school/academic year of completion of said course, except that reimbursement shall not be required when the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board due to a significant, documented life change. 4. Tuition reimbursement costs shall be a sum not to exceed the actual cost of college credits charged in an accredited public State college/University of the State of New Jersey. B. When the Superintendent initiates in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs designed to improve the quality of instruction, the cooperation of the Vineland Education Association will be solicited. Notwithstanding the above, the initiation of in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs shall be determined solely at the discretion of the Board. C. One professional leave day may be granted to a teacher upon request, according to the following guidelines: 1. The professional day may be for attendance at a workshop, seminar or visit to another school for the expressed purpose of self professional improvement for the job. 2. The request shall arrive in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) working days prior to the expiration date requested and shall be reviewed by the immediate supervisor prior to submission. The Board reserves the right to deny a professional leave day before or immediately following a holiday or on a day which by its nature suggests a hardship for providing a substitute. 3. No more than two teachers from any one elementary school or from any one department in the secondary schools may be granted a professional leave for a given day. 4. The teacher may be required to submit a report to the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, supervisor (s), principal and staff regarding the activity of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member professional day. 5. Costs incurred by the teacher for the professional day authorized under this Section 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 memberteacher’s salary paymentsresponsibility. 6. No member A maximum of 90 professional leave days may be authorized for the school year which shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that apportioned as follows: elementary, 35; grades seven and eight, 20; and high school, 35. D. If the Board initiates a teacher’s attendance at a professional workshop, seminar or visit, the expenses shall be the responsibility of the Board. Further, this day shall not be subtracted from the 90 professional leave days granted to teachers of the Association. E. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of courses taken by secretaries related to skills and knowledge improvement when such courses are paid required and approved by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyBoard. 7. Upon earning tenure in F. The Board and the district as an administratorAssociation agree that it is important to communicate when developing and implementing current and future learning technologies, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring including but not limited to distance 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 Districton-line learning.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator Beginning no later than October 15th of each school year, the child study team and/or the resource room teacher shall be reimbursed by share with all other staff members who are responsible for a student, the Board diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Education under the following terms student's individualized educational program. Such educational plans shall follow state regulations. B. Members of professional staff are encouraged to attend and conditions:participate in professional organization meetings and conferences at a local, state, and national level which serve as a stimulus to professional interest and growth and affect general school improvement. C. The Superintendent may authorize absence of individual teachers for professional purposes with full pay and expenses not to exceed five (5) school days in any school year in addition to professional meetings scheduled on the school calendar. D. Reimbursement of tuition and textbook costs 1. Maximum District cost: $100,000 A per teacher limit of $1000 for each of two courses Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must will 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 presentedavailable only to tenured teachers. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited made for the first approved course up to a the maximum per teacher per course limit set in D. 1. above. If there are insufficient funds for full reimbursement of the average tuition second course under the maximum District cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at set in D. 1. above, the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersremaining monies shall be divided equally among all teachers who have a second approved course, Rowan, College but in no case shall an individual’s reimbursement be greater than the cost 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 costcourse. 3. The date Teacher requests for reimbursement shall be accepted for a two-week period starting: July 1, November 1, and April 1 each year. All requests for course approval and tuition reimbursement must be made on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementappropriate forms. 4. Non-tenured members The Superintendent will notify applicants of approval/denial of requests for courses prior to registration. Confirmation of acceptance of reimbursement shall be eligible for reimbursement at provided within two (2) weeks of the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award close 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 contracteach application submission period. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by In order to be eligible for reimbursement, a grade of "B" or better must be earned and the member teacher must present the District with all proof of the terms enrollment, proof of payment 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 proof 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 paymentsgrade. 6. No member Grade verification must be supplied to the District no later than June 20. Reimbursement shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid made by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyAugust 1. 7. Upon earning tenure Teachers, with the exception of those on approved leaves of absence, who do not return to the school district shall not be reimbursed for courses taken in the district as an administratorprior year unless the teacher has been reduced in force. 8. The parties agree to study the workings of these provisions annually in order to perfect this system. 9. Effective July 1, 2006, a teacher who receives reimbursement under D. and who then leaves the Board of Education District’s employment, except in a retirement situation, a separation due to disability or a reduction-in-force shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation District as follows: a. 50% of the reimbursed amount for the year prior to departure; b. the application form for reimbursement shall contain an acknowledgement by the applying teacher that the provision of a. is in effect and that the New Jersey teacher shall reimburse the District pursuant to it and that the above monies may be withheld from the last paycheck of the departing teacher. c. All returned monies shall be placed back into the tuition reimbursement pool. E. Teachers who complete the process for National Board for Professional Teaching Standard Certificate shall receive $2000 reimbursement for fees. F. An employee holding a NBPTSC shall receive an annual stipend of $750 as long as the certification is current (must recertify per rules to maintain stipend). If the state makes an equal or greater payment for the NBPTSC, the District payment will not be made. If the State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in makes a payment less than $750 annually, the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during District will make up the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School Districtdifference to $750.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition a) At employee request the District shall provide tuition reimbursement for pre-approved undergraduate or graduate hours each fiscal year. The District shall provide reimbursement for pre-approved registration costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms for professional conferences and conditions: 1workshops. Tuition Transportation, lodging and per diem costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In additionassociated with tuition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent conferences or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement workshops 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 eligible for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members b) For the purpose of this article, reimbursement shall be eligible for reimbursement based on the maximum of the tuition rate of Western Oregon University at the level set forth time credits are earned, or conferences or workshops are requested. No one shall receive an amount of tuition reimbursement greater than reimbursement for three credit hours. The District will limit its expenditures for this provision to an annual fund of $30,000, with half available for summer/fall quarters and half available for winter/spring quarters. c) By January 15th of each year, the District will provide the Association president an accounting of the amount of the reimbursement paid out and committed from the available funds, and the remaining balance. If there are unexpended or uncommitted dollars in Subsection 2 abovethe fund at the end of May of the fiscal year, employees who have completed pre-approved coursework, conferences or workshops beyond the cost equivalent of three (3) credit hours may receive additional reimbursement for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior up to the commencement cost equivalent of work under a tenured contract; provided howeverthree (3) additional credit hours, 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 contingent on the member with all availability 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 yearfunds. In the event that such member requests exceed available funds for reimbursement, selection shall leave be granted by drawing lots. d) Between year one and year two of each State biennium, the employ of fund balance amount will rollover and the Board prior yearly $30,000 contribution reference above will be added to the expiration rollover amount. There will be no carryover of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund unexpended funds from one State biennium 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 paymentssubsequent State biennium. 6. No member shall i) In order for expenses to be eligible for tuition reimbursement, the employee must successfully complete the course with a grade equal to a “C” or “Pass” (in a Pass/No Pass course). Expenses must be directly related to the employee’s position with the ESD, or his/her professional development goals. ii) Less than full-time (.5 to .99 FTE) employees may apply for tuition, conferences, or workshops reimbursement in connection on a pro-rated basis reflective of their level of FTE with tuition costs incurred that are paid the District. iii) Approval or denial for tuition, conferences, or workshops reimbursement will be obtained by the Veteran’s Administration employee prior to the beginning of the course or any other outside agencyregistering for the conference or workshop. The Human Resources Department will make a reasonable attempt to notify the employee of the approval or denial within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the request. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administratore) In addition, the Board District shall provide reimbursement of Education shall reimburse the administrator all costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring (i.e., tuition, fees, textbooks, required instructional materials such as: books, handouts, CD’s and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring manipulatives) for courses, conferences, workshops, and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School Districttrainings it requires employees to attend.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by The Board agrees to reimbursement of the Board cost of Education under graduate credits subject to the following terms provisions. A. The teacher must possess a standard certificate in his area of function. B. The teacher must either be accepted and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible enrolled for reimbursement a program leading to a Master's Degree in a field directly related to education or must be request and receive approval in advance for courses graduate level studies in the field of educationthe applicant's assignment in the teacher's school situation. 1. In additionThe Superintendent shall have the authority to approve all courses to be submitted for reimbursement prior to enrollment in such courses. Failure to obtain Superintendent prior approval shall result in denial of reimbursement. 2. Whenever the Superintendent disapproves a course to be submitted for reimbursement, courses not the Superintendent shall indicate the disapproval in writing and transmit it to the applicant immediately upon making such determination, including within the reason for such disapproval. C. If the teacher possesses a Masters Degree, the teacher must then be enrolled in a program leading either to the Masters Degree, Doctorate or Specialist directly related to education or must request and receive approval in advance for post-Master graduate level studies in the field of education but closely related may the applicant's assignment in the teacher's school situation. D. All teachers presently enrolled in graduate studies approved by the Superintendent of Schools and/or those teachers matriculated into a graduate program approved by the Superintendent of Schools shall be approved eligible for reimbursement 15 graduate credits per year. Effective date is March 12, 2001. All other teachers shall be eligible for 6 graduate credits per year with the Superintendent of Schools approval. Effective date is March 12, 2001. Graduate credits shall be reimbursed at the sole prevailing Rutgers State University rate. E. The teacher must submit an official transcript and make application on or before October 1 for the preceding spring and/or summer term and March 1 for the preceding fall term. To be reimbursed applicants must be employees of the school system at the time application is made for reimbursement. Tuition payment shall be made within sixty (60) days after submission of college transcripts. F. The teacher must receive a grade of "A" or "B" or its equivalent. Only if the university or college involved has specified in its catalog that the specific course in question is graded only as "pass" or "fail", a grade of "pass" will be acceptable for reimbursement. G. The Board shall establish a grant program to encourage creative and innovative teachers to experiment in improving instruction and student learning during both the ten-month school year and the summer. These proposed program grants must clearly define the objectives of the program and demonstrate measurable criteria for the accomplishment of objectives; 1. Proposal grants during the school year shall be adjunct to the regular teaching schedule and workday. Xxxxxx will include salary remuneration only when determined by the Superintendent that the project demands weekend, holiday, significant evening, or summer activity. Any salary remuneration and other funds to support the proposal shall be made on the recommendation of and at the 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 presentedSchools. 2. Reimbursement Applications for actual tuition costs incurred grants during the summer should be filed by a member April 15. Applications for grants for the school year must be submitted no later than August 15. 3. Grants shall be limited to a minimum of $100.00 and to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000.00. The amount of grant shall be determined by means of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at following formula: the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College annual salary of New Jersey, the individual making application divided by 1300 times the estimated hours mutually agreed upon between the individual making the application 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. 3Superintendent of Schools. The date on which a course is tasks called for in the proposal must be completed will determine in their entirety in order for the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementindividual making application to receive payment. 4. Non-tenured members The total amount of grants shall not exceed $6,000.00 in any year July 1 through and including June 30. Proposals must be eligible for reimbursement at submitted in writing (see Appendix B), either individually or by a group of teachers, and reviewed by the level set forth in Subsection 2 abovebuilding principal, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after with the award principal's formal recommendation or lack of a first-year contract, but prior recommendation to the commencement Superintendent of work under a tenured contract; provided howeverSchools, such reimbursement shall not be payable who makes the final recommendation to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contractthe Board. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance Should funds not be available in the budget for such mini-grant program, such programs shall not be approved. H. A teacher is to be moved across the salary guide as soon as that teacher has completed required courses and an official transcript has been received in the Superintendent's Office. Prior notification that this move is likely must be made in writing to the Office of the Superintendent upon registration for said courses. I. Representatives designated by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth Association will be involved in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 planning of any in-service program 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 paymentsdistrict employees. 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 The Board shall reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for graduate work taken provided each course is approved by administrator the Superintendent and taken in accordance with the criteria listed below. 1. Each course must be within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must be in the area of general professional development which is deemed by the superintendent to be valuable in improving the professional performance of the staff member in the position he/she now holds. 2. Any course specifically required for a degree in the staff member’s field. 3. While the Board recognizes the importance to the school system of general cultural improvement of staff members, it also recognizes that this is a personal responsibility of the staff member and no reimbursement shall be granted for such courses. 4. No reimbursement shall be given for courses taken to fulfill requirements for temporary, provisional, emergency, or initial standard certificates, or for advanced degrees in field other than the field in which the staff member is now working unless such courses are specifically recommended by the superintendent for the good of the school system. 5. All requests by teachers for approval of courses must be channeled through the principal to the superintendent as follows: a. For fall semester courses, not later than October 15 b. For spring semester courses, not later than February 15 c. For summer courses, not later than July 15 d. For intersession courses, not later than the second class meeting 6. Since reimbursement for professional staff improvement is provided for the ultimate benefit of the children and schools of Xxxxxxxx Township, no reimbursement shall be made for courses taken by staff members who, for any reason other than in the case of the RIF of a tenured teacher, indicate that they will leave the system. Non tenured teachers who are not renewed will be reimbursed upon recall and return to the school district. 7. a. A statement of final passing grade attained and receipt for tuition payment must be submitted along with a voucher before payment may be made. Reimbursements shall be made on a monthly basis provided that all required documentation is submitted to the superintendent of schools no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the month. Reimbursement checks shall then be issued no later that the fifteenth (15) day of the following month, provided that the staff member is still employed 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 presentedEducation. 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: 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 The Board shall reimburse a tenured teacher up to six credits a year; a non- tenured teacher up to three credits a year. Reimbursement shall be reimbursed made at the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx University tuition rate. Reimbursement shall be made for successful completion of graduate courses offered by any accredited college or university provided the Board courses are 1) within the teacher’s area of Education under certification, subject area or reasonably related to his/her assignment within the following terms district and conditions: 12) he/she has received the prior written approval of the Superintendent. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must Reimbursement shall not be available for courses necessary to obtain a teacher’s initial certification or certification required for initial employment in the field district. The maximum amount of educationreimbursement for teachers shall be $65,000 per school year (July 1 – June 30). In additionThe maximum amount of reimbursement for courses taken between July 1 through December 31 shall be $32,500, courses not to a maximum of $65,000 in the field aggregate for the period July 1 through June 30. Effective July 1, 2020, the maximum amount of education but closely reimbursement for teachers shall be $66,950 per school year (July 1 – June 30). Effective July 1, 2020 the maximum amount of reimbursement for courses taken between July 1 through December 31 shall be $33,475, to a maximum of $66,950 in the aggregate for the period July 1 through June 30. (1) 75% if the teacher leaves the District during the school year (July 1 – June 30) in which tuition reimbursement is made; and (2) 75% if the teacher leaves the District during the first school year (July 1 – June 30) following the year in which tuition reimbursement is made. B. The Board shall reimburse a non-certificated employee (or a part-time certificated employee) for the successful completion of job related courses with the prior written approval of the Superintendent up to a maximum of $225 per year. Effective July 1, 2020, this maximum shall increase to a maximum of $232 per year. Reimbursement shall be made after submission of satisfactory evidence of completing course requirements. C. A teacher new to the Pequannock Township School District shall attend a total of three (3) orientation/staff development days during the first year of employment. These days shall be in addition to the regular school year staff development days and may be approved for reimbursement scheduled 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. during the two (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 weeks prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable first week the teacher reports to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contractwork. 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 13.1 The District will reimburse employees for one hundred percent (100%) of the total tuition, which excludes registration fees, books and other related materials, up to the University of Delaware per credit rate for in- state students for any courses required by the Board District or for any courses which are necessary for a teacher to be issued a standard certificate by the Department of Education under for the following terms and conditions:position which the District employed the individual. 1. Tuition costs eligible 13.2 The District will reimburse the tuition of up to six (6) credit hours per year up to the University of Delaware per credit rate for reimbursement must be in-state students for teachers for courses beyond those required for standard certification and for paraprofessionals for those courses which are necessary for certification in education; provided a reimbursable course is approved by the field employee's supervisor. Reimbursement per credit hour will not exceed the amount allowable per the University of education. In addition, courses not in Delaware rate. 13.3 Reimbursement under 13.1 and 13.2 will be contingent upon the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of employee receiving prior written approval from the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance Designee and only upon delivery of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence an official transcript of having received work successfully completed (a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by of B or better; or pass in a member shall be limited to pass-fail system) and a maximum reimbursement of properly documented receipt from 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 school showing 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 fee has been paid, such member . 13.4 All teachers with emergency certification and/or ARTC licensure and certification shall be obligated required to refund follow the Delaware Department of Education requirements as to the Board number and type of courses and the entire reimbursement paid time frame allotted in which to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the successfully complete said courses. 13.5 The Board shall be empowered post on one main office bulletin board in each building information made available to deduct said sum from such member’s salary paymentsthe District, of State and Local tuition reimbursement funding and any regulations attendant to this funding. 613.6 CTE teachers will be allotted one state-mandated professional development day each semester to work on CTE-specific duties. No member shall The priority will be eligible to develop or reinforce industry partnerships and work-based learning opportunities for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid students. CTE teachers will be required, upon request by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an their supervising 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 Districtto provide a written agenda for those days.

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 The Board of Education under agrees to pay the following terms actual tuition costs of courses taken by a teacher at accredited colleges or universities up to three courses per two (2) year fiscal periods from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 and conditionsJuly 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 respectively, ex- cept as follows: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must No teacher may be reimbursed for courses taken during the first year of teaching 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 presentedVineland. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall Teachers taking courses in the second and third years of employment in Vineland will not receive remuneration until tenure has been secured. The remuneration will then 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, retroactive and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited paid to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to teacher in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the average Doctoral level costteacher has secured tenure. 3. The date on which All courses must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee subject to the following requirements: (a) A teacher must provide official documentation that he/she has obtained a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement.grade of B or better; 4. Non-tenured members (b) Reimbursement shall be eligible paid only for courses directly related to teacher’s teaching field, as determined by the Superintendent or his designee in his sole discretion; no reimbursement at shall be paid for courses leading to a post graduate or professional degree in a field other than education or teaching; (c) In 2007-2008 the level maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $173,250.00, in 2008-2009 the maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $181,912.00, and in 2009-2010 the maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $191,008.00. Courses shall be applied for no earlier than the following dates: Summer Session - April 1 Fall/Winter Session - June 1 Spring Session - October 1 Courses must, as set forth hereinabove in Subsection 2 abovethis sub-article 18.A.3, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after be pre-approved by the award of a first-year contractSuperintendent or his designee, but prior to the commencement of work under teacher commencing the course(s); and (d) Teacher taking courses shall sign a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable contract requiring them 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 reimburse the Board for all tuition paid for a course if the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board within one (1) full school/academic year of completion of said course, except that reimbursement shall not be required when the teacher shall volun- tarily leave the employ of the Board due to a significant, docu- mented life change. 4. Tuition reimbursement costs shall be a sum not to exceed the actual cost of college credits charged in an accredited public State college/University of the State of New Jersey. B. When the Superintendent initiates in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs designed to improve the quality of instruction, the cooperation of the Vineland Education Association will be solicited. Notwithstanding the above, the initiation of in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs shall be determined solely at the discretion of the Board. C. One professional leave day may be granted to a teacher upon request, with that day being utilized in lieu of one of the two days authorized under Article 15, according to the following guidelines: 1. The professional day may be for attendance at a workshop, seminar or visit to another school for the expressed purpose of self professional improvement for the job. 2. The request shall arrive in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) working days prior to the expiration date requested and shall be reviewed by the immediate supervisor prior to submission. The Board reserves the right to deny a professional leave day before or im- mediately following a holiday or on a day which by its nature suggests a hardship for providing a substitute. 3. No more than two teachers from any one elementary school or from any one department in the secondary schools may be granted a professional leave for a given day. 4. The teacher may be required to submit a report to the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, supervisor (s), principal and staff regarding the activity of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member professional day. 5. Costs incurred by the teacher for the professional day authorized under this Section 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 paymentsteacher's responsibility. 6. No member A maximum of 90 professional leave days may be authorized for the school year which shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that apportioned as follows: elementary, 35; grades seven and eight, 20; and high school, 35. D. If the Board initiates a teacher’s attendance at a professional workshop, seminar or visit, the expenses shall be the responsibility of the Board. Further, this day shall not be subtracted from the 90 professional leave days granted to teachers of the Association. E. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of courses taken by secretaries related to skills and knowledge improvement when such courses are paid required and approved by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyBoard. 7. Upon earning tenure in F. The Board and the district as an administratorAssociation agree that it is important to communi- cate when developing and implementing current and future learning technologies, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring including but not limited to distance 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 Districton-line learning.

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 incurred by administrator The Board shall be reimbursed reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for graduate work taken provided each course is approved by the Board of Education under Superintendent and taken in accordance with the following terms and conditions:criteria listed below. 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement Each course must be for courses within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must be in the field area of education. In addition, courses not general professional development which is deemed by the superintendent to be valuable in improving the professional performance of the staff member in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or hisposition he/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedshe now holds. 2. Reimbursement Any course specifically required for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of degree in 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 coststaff member’s field. 3. The date on which While the Board recognizes the importance to the school system of general cultural improvement of staff members, it also recognizes that this is a course is completed will determine personal responsibility of the contract year in which the credits will staff member and no reimbursement shall be applicable granted for reimbursementsuch courses. 4. Non-tenured members No reimbursement shall be eligible given for reimbursement at courses taken to fulfill requirements for temporary, provisional, emergency, or initial standard certificates, or for advanced degrees in field other than the level set forth field in Subsection 2 above, which the staff member is now working unless such courses are specifically recommended by the superintendent for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award good 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 contractschool system. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance All requests by teachers for approval of courses must be channeled through 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 principal to the expiration of superintendent as follows: a. For fall semester courses, not later than October 15 b. For spring semester courses, not later than February 15 c. For summer courses, not later than July 15 d. For intersession courses, not later than 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.second class meeting 6. No member Since reimbursement for professional staff improvement is provided for the ultimate benefit of the children and schools of Xxxxxxxx Township, no reimbursement shall be eligible made for tuition reimbursement courses taken by staff members who, for any reason other than in connection with tuition costs incurred the case of the RIF of a tenured teacher, indicate that they will leave the system. Non tenured teachers who are paid by not renewed will be reimbursed upon recall and return to the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyschool district. 7. Upon earning tenure in a. A statement of final passing grade attained and receipt for tuition payment must be submitted along with a voucher before payment may be made. The voucher must be received within three (3) months of completion of the district as an administrator, course(s) or shall be deemed waived. Reimbursements shall be made on a monthly basis provided that all required documentation is submitted to the Board superintendent of Education shall reimburse schools no later than 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.fifteenth

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by The Board agrees to implement the Board of Education under the following terms and conditionsfollowing: 1. To pay the full cost of tuition and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions, or other such sessions which an employee is required by the Administration to take. B. Effective July, 2005, the Board will pay full-time certified personnel, subject to a maximum limitation for the bargaining unit of: 05-06 $10,000 00-00 $10,000 00-00 $10,500 for tuition and cost of books for graduate courses at NJ state colleges or other approved colleges or universities offering graduate courses. Tuition costs eligible and book fee reimbursement for each employee achieving a grade of “B” or better in an approved graduate course will be paid at the NJ state college rate in a two-tiered system. Teachers will not receive reimbursement must for tuition and book fees for any graduate course resulting in a grade of C, D, F, I or W. In the first tier, all teachers shall be entitled to be reimbursed for courses six credits providing the reimbursement cap has not been reached, and if the cap is reached, then a pro-rated amount to each teacher shall be disbursed. If the unit cap was not reached in the field of educationfirst tier then in the second tier, all teachers shall be entitled to be reimbursed from the balance for credit above six credits. If the unit cap is reached in the second tier then a pro- rated amount shall be disbursed to each teacher. 1. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion event that any part of the Superintendent or his/her designee above funding is left over in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will any school year, it shall be carried over to the succeeding year in an amount not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedto exceed $2,000.00. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a 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 graduate courses per year may be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level costtaken. 3. The date on graduate courses in which a teacher intends to enroll must be submitted to the Superintendent for approval. Such approval shall not be withheld provided the course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementrelated to education or is part of a curriculum leading to a degree related to education. 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 a teacher’s graduate course is cancelled, he may submit an alternative graduate or approved graduate course for the Superintendent’s approval. C. The Board will pay full-time secretaries, custodians, and aides subject to a maximum limitation for the bargaining unit of: 05-06 $000 00-00 $000 00-00 $700 for tuition and books for successfully completed college courses at state colleges or other recognized colleges and universities. Credits will be reimbursable to each custodian, clerical employee, and aide achieving a grade of “B” or better for tuition and book fees. Courses resulting in grades C, D, F, I or W are not reimbursable for tuition or book fees. The courses in which the employee intends to enroll must be submitted to the Superintendent for approval. Such approval shall leave not be withheld provided the employ course is related to the employee’s job. 1. In the event that any part of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year above funding is left over 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 any school year, and for such purpose, the Board it shall be empowered carried over to deduct said sum from such member’s salary paymentsthe succeeding year in an amount not to exceed $500.00. 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 The Board shall reimburse an administrator in the amount of 75% of the tuition fee for graduate study courses taken by administrator shall Administrators up to seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for each Administrator per calendar year. All graduate courses must be reimbursed approved by the Board of Education under Superintendent, taken in accordance with the following terms and conditionscriteria: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement Each course must be for courses within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must be in the field area of education. In addition, courses not general professional development which is deemed by the Superintendent to be valuable in improving the professional performance of the staff member in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent position he or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedshe now holds. 2. Reimbursement Any course specifically required for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of degree in 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 coststaff member's field. 3. The date on which While the Board recognizes the importance to the school system of general cultural improvement of staff members, it also recognizes that this is a course is completed will determine personal responsibility of the contract year in which the credits staff member and no reimbursement will be applicable granted for reimbursement.such courses, 4. NonNo reimbursement will be made for any course which does not meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-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 8.5 and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract8.6. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance No reimbursement will be given for courses taken to fulfill requirements for temporary, provisional, emergency, or initial standard certificates, or for advanced degrees in fields other than the field in which the staff member is now working unless such courses are specifically recommended 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 Superintendent 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 good 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 paymentssystem. 6. No member shall All requests by administrators for approval of courses must be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by submitted through the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyprincipal to the Superintendent as follows: a) For fall semester courses not later than October 15th. b) For spring semester courses not later than February 15th. c) For summer courses not later than July 15th. 7. Upon earning tenure Since the reimbursement for professional staff improvement is provided for the ultimate benefit of the children and schools of Xxxxxxxx Township, no reimbursement will be made for courses taken by staff members who for any reason indicate that they will leave the system. 8. A statement of final passing grade attained and receipt for tuition payment must be submitted along with a voucher before payment may be made. 9. In order to be and remain eligible for tuition reimbursement, a unit member must remain employed by the District for two (2) years after receiving reimbursement. Should a unit member voluntarily separate from employment prior to the completion of the two (2) year period, the unit member shall reimburse back to the Board a pro-rated portion of tuition reimbursement received, as follows: a. Unit members voluntarily leaving the District after receiving tuition reimbursement within one year of accepting payment will reimburse the Board 100% of the funds received. b. Unit members voluntarily leaving the District within two (2) years will reimburse the District 50% of the funds received. B. The Board will pay the full cost of tuition and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions, or other such sessions which an administrator or supervisor is required and/or requested by the district Superintendent to take. Expenses shall not exceed limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Office of Management and Budget. C. Subject to the approval of the Superintendent, the professional development of administrators may involve attendance at national, state and regional professional meetings, conferences, conventions and workshops and may be reimbursed for documented expenses in accordance with rules established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Office of Management and Budget. 1. The Randolph Board of Education shall budget a minimum of $6,000.00 each year as an administratora line item for professional development exclusive of tuition reimbursement. Approval for attendance at regional, statewide and national conferences will be subject to the prior approval of the Superintendent and Board of Education and shall be for approved purposes only. These funds will be used to send a total of no more than seven (7) employees per year to a regional, state or national conference, with each attendee receive a maximum of $857.00 in a given year. The Xxxxxxxx Township Administrators Association will recommend the attendees each year, insuring that every unit member must be given the opportunity to attend a regional or national conference during the term of this agreement (one conference per contract period). The Association will submit the list of eligible attendees to the Superintendent no later than October 1st for year one of the Agreement, and September 15th thereafter. All funds specified above for conference attendance must be committed for such purposes no later than March 15. All unused funds will revert to the Board. 2. In addition, the Board of Education will purchase a 25-class professional development subscription program for use in the 2019-2020 school year (i.e., the NJPSA FEA 25-class professional development subscription plan or similar), the specific plan to be jointly agreed-upon by the Superintendent and Association President in the summer prior to the 2019-2020 school year, at a maximum cost of $2,500. Plan usage shall reimburse be limited to Association members, who agree to attend classes and distribute the administrator costs associated materials received to the remainder of the Association membership with their participation a copy to the Superintendent. At the conclusion of the 2019- 2020 school year, the Board will purchase a renewal subscription in the plan, provided: (i) all of the classes in the prior year’s plan were used and (ii) the Superintendent makes a determination that the classes provided in the plan provide a benefit to the Association membership and the District. A decision as to whether to increase the number of classes purchased under the plan during a renewal term shall be made jointly by the Superintendent and Association President. D. Transportation for interschool and other school business travel shall be compensated at the rate established annually by the New Jersey State Mentoring Department of Education and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring New Jersey Office of Management and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School DistrictBudget.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by In our rapidly changing society teachers must constantly review curricular content, teaching methods and materials, educational philosophy and goals, social change and other topics related to education. The Board recognizes that it shares with its professional staff, responsibility for the updating of teacher performance and attitudes. The Board and the T.A. support the principle of continuing training of teachers and the improvement of instruction. B. To work toward the ends stated above, the Board of Education under agrees to implement the following terms and conditionsfollowing: 1. Tuition costs To pay the full cost of tuition and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions or other sessions which a teacher is required by the administration to take. To be eligible for reimbursement the teacher must be for courses in the field receive a minimum grade of education. In additionB, 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 presentedits equivalent. 2. Reimbursement Tuition and costs of required texts for actual tuition costs incurred college courses taken, or their equivalent, including courses offered by a member the District, if the courses are directly related to the position held by the teacher, shall be limited reimbursed at actual cost, not to a maximum exceed $500.00 for all course reimbursements that have been approved in advance by the Superintendent. The Superintendent has the discretion to grant or deny course reimbursement of requests, which discretion shall not be exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. Prior written approval by 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 costSuperintendent is required. 3. The date on which Reimbursement shall only be provided to a course is completed will determine teacher who returns to employment with the contract District for the school year in which immediately following the credits will completion of a course. Teachers who receive reimbursement and do not complete at least the first sixty- (60) calendar days of the next school year shall have any reimbursed amounts deducted from their final salary payment. If a teacher has received a lump sum payment, then the District shall be applicable reimbursed within thirty- (30) days by the teacher for reimbursementthe full amount. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at The district will pay the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for entire tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior (up to the commencement current rate of work under the University of Maine) for courses in a tenured contract; matriculated master’s degree program, provided however, such reimbursement that the Superintendent has given prior approval to the specific masters’ degree program. The district will make payment in advance of the course and the teacher must complete the course with a minimum grade of B or its equivalent. Teachers who do not complete the course with the minimum grade requirement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contracthave any reimbursed amounts deducted from their salary. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by The Superintendent reserves the member with all right to require professional development programs/classes of teachers during the school year. Such programs would normally impact some of the terms District teachers. It is not the intent of this agreement to require all teachers to participate on an ongoing basis. Furthermore, it is not the intent of this agreement to require teachers who participate in said programs, to be in class longer than 75 minutes beyond the normal work day. Teachers who are required to be in these programs for at least 10 hours beyond the normal work day and conditions set forth who are not receiving re-certification credits, graduate credits, or some other form of direct compensation, will earn an additional personal day, to be taken in the preceding subsectionscurrent year, 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 yearwhich will not come from their accumulated sick leave. In the event that such member shall leave a teacher is required to put in 40 or more hours of professional development time beyond the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year regular work day, 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 a single school year, and for such purposewithout aforementioned credit or compensation, the Board shall he/she would earn a second personal day, which also must 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 taken in the district as an administratorcurrent school year, 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 Districtnot to count against his/her accumulated sick leave.

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 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 incurred The Board shall provide financial reimbursement for college and technical school credits taken by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to the following terms regulations and conditionsprovisions: 1. Tuition costs A teacher must be fully certified. Secretaries and custodians must have completed three (3) years in the District at the time the course(s) commenced. 2. Applications for reimbursement shall be made in writing to the Superintendent outlining desired course, college or technical school to be attended and all other pertinent information. All courses must be part of a curriculum leading to an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree or be directly related to area of employment. 3. All courses and the college or technical school at which the course is to be taken must be approved by the Superintendent prior to enrollment to qualify for reimbursement. 4. The maximum annual reimbursement by the Board to full-time teachers, custodians, secretaries, and non-certificated staff who qualify under A., A. I., A.2., and A.3., A.7. and A.8. shall be for a total of nine (9) college credits for Graduate and Undergraduate level courses at the Rutgers University rate. 5. Employees who work less than full-time shall be eligible for pro-rated reimbursement must be for courses in the field of educationunder 4. In additionand 5. above if they qualify under A., 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 enrollmentA. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence after successful completion of having the course and after an official transcript has been received a passing grade is presented. 2by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited made pursuant to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universitiesschedule: Rutgers, Rowan, College For a grade 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 or B 100% reimbursement For a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for grade of C 60% 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 No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the district as an administrator, employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the Board of Education guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall reimburse only count for column movement if 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 Districtemployee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred Courses, Conferences, & Workshops A. 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 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 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses Teaching staff members, hired after February 16th, 2005, during their first two (2) years of employment in the field of education. In additiondistrict, courses are not eligible to participate in the field of education but closely related may be approved for tuition 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 presentedprogram. 2. Tuition reimbursement shall not exceed the current Rutgers per credit rate or the actual per credit rate paid if lower than the current Rutgers per credit rate. It is expressly agreed and understood that the actual per credit rate of reimbursement can vary based on the institution attended by the teacher, but in no event shall the actual per credit rate exceed the current Rutgers per credit rate. The actual credit reimbursement will be calculated by dividing the total funds per period plus applicable carry over funds by the total pre-approved credits satisfying all requirements for reimbursement. 3. Total reimbursement shall not exceed $30,000.00 per year in the years 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007. Additionally, in each year the total of $30,000.00 will be divided into two equal amounts of $15,000.00 per period. The first $15,000.00 will be applied to approved courses which begin during the period July 1st through December 31st (also referred to as “summer/fall courses”) and the remaining $15,000.00 will be applied to approved courses which begin during the period of January 1st through June 30th (also referred to as “winter/spring courses”). Any unused portion of the $15,000.00 will be carried over to subsequent periods(s). 4. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member courses shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve nine (129) 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 per 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 contractper teacher. 5. Reimbursement shall be made provided that: a. an official transcript showing successful completion of course or courses is submitted with a grade of B or better and receipt of the bill for tuition costs paid is submitted to the Office of the Business Administrator. Said documents shall be provided no later than February 15th and July 31st for the applicable period. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms completion, reimbursement will be made no later than March 1st 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 paymentsAugust 15th. 6. No member shall Approval for summer courses will be eligible made only to those under contract for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencysubsequent school term. 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 Upon the approval of the Superintendent, teachers may be granted release time not to exceed three (3) full days or six (6) half days per year for purposes of research, planning, professional conferences, and/or visitations to other schools. Mandatory (administratively scheduled) parent conferences shall not operate so as to diminish the number of days available to individual teachers pursuant to this Article. Said release time shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under granted subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible Requests for reimbursement release time must be for courses inculcate and clearly demonstrate concepts which will enhance the educational welfare of children in the field Mattapoisett Public Schools through the use and management 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 presentedrelease time. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by At least ten (10) school days in advance, or upon less notice in unusual or exceptional circumstances, teachers requesting release time shall file a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement written statement of intent and purpose with 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 annuallyPrincipal. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level costThe Superintendent may authorize more teachers if deemed appropriate. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits No more than three (3) teachers per elementary school will be applicable granted such release time on any given date at the discretion of the Superintendent. The Superintendent may authorize more teachers if deemed appropriate. 4. Reimbursement will be provided for registration fees, lunch or travel necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose for which release time is granted as follows: Registration Fee Not to exceed $200 Lunch Not to exceed $10.00 per teacher Travel The prevailing IRS rate Validating evidence, such as receipt of payment, signed lunch check, and actual miles traveled, will be furnished with each request for reimbursement. 45. Non-tenured members Insofar as possible, aides and interns will be utilized to release teachers and, in the event it is impossible to utilize the service of aides and interns to perform the duty, substitute 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 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 paymentsretained. 6. No member shall If travel is authorized in the course of employment, teachers will be eligible reimbursed at the prevailing IRS rate. It is understood that teachers will not be reimbursed for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by travel within the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyOld Rochester District. 7B. 1. Upon earning tenure Teachers who do not utilize the release time stated above in the district as an administratorArticle XXI, 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 teacher work day, may use the Washington Township Public School Districtallotted funds ($600.00) for payment towards pre-approved graduate courses taken after work hours and/or during the summer.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator 20.1 Teachers shall be reimbursed for graduate courses subject to the following conditions: a) All graduate courses must be directly related to the teachers' current area of professional responsibility or must be graduate education courses, and must receive the prior approval of the Superintendent. b) Reimbursement shall be paid up to but not exceeding the per credit rate charged at Rutgers University as of July 1 of each school year. c) The maximum credits allowable per full time teachers shall be granted in accordance with the following schedule, per fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30). 1st year teacher - 0 credits 2nd year teacher - 0 credits 3rd year teacher - 3 credits maximum Tenured teacher - 9 credits maximum d) Courses must be approved in advance by the Superintendent and a teacher must receive a "B" or better, or its equivalent, to be eligible for reimbursement. Transcripts of the grade and proof of tuition must be submitted for payment. e) Reimbursement must be requested no later than two (2) months after the approved graduate course(s) have been completed. Payment will be made within thirty (30) days following proof of successful completion of the course(s) of study. f) The maximum yearly total payments to be made by the Board will not exceed the following: for 2002-2003 $30,000 for 2003-2004 $40,000 for 2004-2005 $50,000 for 2005-2006 $60,000 Application for reimbursement will be approved based upon date of Education under application, matriculation, status and relevance of the following terms course to the teacher's assignment. g) Teachers earning their BA + 30, MA, MA + 30 and conditions: 1. Tuition costs Doctorate will be eligible for reimbursement must be for courses movement on the guide providing notification and transcripts are submitted by September 1 and/or February 1. 20.2 Teachers who have worked in the field Millstone Township Schools for ten (10) or more years may be granted an unpaid leave of education. In addition, courses not absence for one (1) full school year to further their formal education as it directly relates to their current area of professional responsibility in the field Millstone School District. There will be no interruption of education benefits and the Board will pay for up to ten (10) credits up to but closely related may be approved for reimbursement not exceeding the rate charged per credit at the sole discretion Rutgers University as of July 1 of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance year for which leave is granted. Only one leave of enrollmentabsence for this purpose will be granted during any school year. Reimbursement The leave will be granted on a seniority basis. Teachers will be given longevity credit for this year. Any teacher granted said leave will not be made until satisfactory evidence eligible for another leave for seven years and would waive seniority status in the event of having received a passing grade is presentedadditional applicants. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement 20.3 In-Service Credit Program A total of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level school related or professional out of school in-service credits at can be used by any faculty member to move laterally on the following four salary guide (4i.e.) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited BA to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited BA + 30 or MA 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 MA + 30 with all approval 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 paymentsSuperintendent. 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 Beginning no later than October 15th of each school year, the child study team and/or the resource room teacher shall be reimbursed by share with all other staff members who are responsible for a student, the Board diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Education under the following terms student's individualized educational program. Such educational plans shall follow state regulations. B. Members of professional staff are encouraged to attend and conditions:participate in professional organization meetings and conferences at a local, state, and national level which serve as a stimulus to professional interest and growth and affect general school improvement. C. The Superintendent may authorize absence of individual teachers for professional purposes with full pay and expenses not to exceed five (5) school days in any school year in addition to professional meetings scheduled on the school calendar. X. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx of tuition and textbook costs 1. Year: 2003-2004 – Maximum District cost: $80,000 A per teacher limit of $750 for each of two courses Year: 2004-2005 – Maximum District cost: $85,000 A per teacher limit of $800 for each of two courses Year: 2005-2006 – Maximum District cost: $90,000 A per teacher limit of $850 for each of two courses Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must will 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 presentedavailable only to tenured teachers. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited made for the first approved course up to a the maximum per teacher per course limit set in D. 1. above. If there are insufficient funds for full reimbursement of the average tuition second course under the maximum District cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at set in D. 1. above, the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersremaining monies shall be divided equally among all teachers who have a second approved course, Rowan, College but in no case shall an individual’s reimbursement be greater than the cost 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 costcourse. 3. The date Teacher requests for reimbursement shall be accepted for a two week period starting: July 1, November 1 and April 1 each year. All requests for course approval and tuition reimbursement must be made on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementappropriate forms. 4. Non-tenured members The Superintendent will notify applicants of approval/denial of requests for courses prior to registration. Confirmation of acceptance of reimbursement shall be eligible for reimbursement at provided within two (2) weeks of the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award close 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 contracteach application submission period. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by In order to be eligible for reimbursement, a grade of "B" or better must be earned and the member teacher must present the District with all proof of the terms enrollment, proof of payment 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 proof 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 paymentsgrade. 6. No member Grade verification must be supplied to the District no later than June 20. Reimbursement shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid made by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyAugust 1. 7. Upon earning tenure Teachers, with the exception of those on approved leaves of absence, who do not return to the school district shall not be reimbursed for courses taken in the district prior year unless the teacher has been reduced in force. 8. The parties agree to study the workings of these provisions annually in order to perfect this system. E. Teachers who complete the process for National Board for Professional Teaching Standard Certificate shall receive $2000 reimbursement for fees. F. An employee holding a NBPTSC shall receive an annual stipend of $750 as long as the certification is current (must recertify per rules to maintain stipend). If the State makes an administratorequal or greater payment for the NBPTSC, the Board of Education shall reimburse District payment will not be made. If the administrator costs associated with their participation in State makes a payment less than $750 annually, the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in District will make up the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School Districtdifference to $750.

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 The Board shall be reimbursed reimburse tenured certificated teaching staff members up to twelve thousand ($12,000) dollars between July 1 and June 30 of any two (2) year period in connection with any course(s) approved by the Board Superintendent. Approved courses will consist of Education under those taken at an accredited institution and involved in a prescribed degree program related to the following terms and conditions:employee’s current or future job responsibilities. 1. Tuition costs eligible All course work for reimbursement which the Board is expected to make payment 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 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 presentedregistering for coursework. 2. Reimbursement Tuition (including mandatory fees) reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred the FIRST COURSE taken by any qualified teacher in a member fiscal year shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits reimbursed in full at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, current Rutgers University rate for combined tuition 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 costmandatory fees. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine Reimbursement for additional courses shall be taken from the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementbalance of funds after all FIRST COURSE reimbursement has been made. 4. Non-tenured members Reimbursement for any additional courses taken by any one teacher during one fiscal year shall be eligible for reimbursement at based upon a pro rata percentage of the level set forth in Subsection 2 abovetotal number of credits, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned not including FIRST COURSE credits, taken by all other qualified teachers 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 contractthat fiscal year. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance The association shall be notified in the event that one-half of the available funds have been expended by December 30th of any fiscal year. 6. Reimbursement will be made by the Board, using the total amount of Rutgers tuition and mandatory fees as identified by the university on its official tuition bill, upon submission by the staff member to the Superintendent of receipts for payment from the college/university as well as satisfactory completed with all a passing grade of a “B” or better. 7. Courses completed after June 1 of a given school year will count towards the terms and conditions set forth next year’s total. B. A non-tenured teacher shall be ineligible for course work reimbursement in their first two full years of employment in the preceding subsectionsdistrict. During years three and four of employment, such member a non-tenured teacher shall be reimbursed up to five thousand, five hundred ($5,500) dollars in connection with any course(s) approved by the Superintendent. The provisions of A(1) through A(7) above will apply. C. The Board's total expenditure shall not exceed eighty thousand (80,000) dollars per school year for all course work taken pursuant to Paragraph's A and B above, which shall also include any courses approved by Superintendent for paraprofessional staff. The association shall have the right to review the pay-out calculations. If there is not enough money under the cap to reimburse for the first course, the balance will be taken from the next year’s capped amount. The remaining balance to be paid above the current year’s cap shall be paid his/her by July 1 of the next fiscal year. D. The following provision applies for courses approved prior to July 1, 2022 or prior to ratification of this agreement. In the event a teacher voluntarily resigns from the district within one year of receiving tuition reimbursement entitlement pursuant to this Article, the teacher agrees to repay to the district all tuition monies paid to the teacher during the final year of employment pursuant to this Article. This provision may be waived by the Superintendent, in their sole discretion, with approval by the Board. E. The following provision applies for courses approved on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work takenJuly 1, 2022 or afterwards, or April 1 for following ratification of this agreement. The following provision will go into effect after 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 2023-2024 school year. In the event that such member shall leave a teacher voluntarily resigns from the employ district within three years of receiving tuition reimbursement pursuant to this Article, except in the case of moving to another job within the district, retirement, disability, death, involuntary nonrenewal, or a reduction in force, the teacher agrees to repay to the district tuition monies paid to the teacher during the final year of employment pursuant to this Article, according to the following schedule. 1. If the teacher voluntarily resigns from the district up to one year from the date the tuition reimbursement is paid, the teacher agrees to repay 100% the money received as tuition reimbursement during the final year of employment. 2. If the teacher voluntarily resigns from the district between one and two years from the date the tuition reimbursement is paid, the teacher agrees to repay sixty six percent (66%) of the Board prior money received as tuition reimbursement during the final year of employment. 3. If the teacher voluntarily resigns from the district between two and three years from the date the tuition reimbursement is paid, the teacher agrees to the expiration repay thirty-three percent (33%) of the school money received as tuition reimbursement during the final year of employment. F. The Board shall pay the cost of workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training seminars or other sessions in which a teacher is involved, with the approval of the Superintendent. G. Teachers may make visitations or be assigned to make visitations to other school districts for the purpose of observing or meeting with educational personnel. Permission for such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member visitation shall be obligated to refund to obtained from the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, Principal or Superintendent. H. A joint committee consisting of administration and for such purpose, the Board Association members shall be empowered formed to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6recommend pertinent topics for in-service training sessions. No member Service on this committee shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyvoluntary and not subject to additional compensation. 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. Tuition costs incurred by administrator The Board shall be reimbursed reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for graduate work taken provided each course is approved by the Board of Education under Superintendent and taken in accordance with the following terms and conditions:criteria listed below. 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement Each course must be for courses within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must be in the field area of education. In addition, courses not general professional development which is deemed by the superintendent to be valuable in improving the professional performance of the staff member in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or hisposition he/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presentedshe now holds. 2. Reimbursement Any course specifically required for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of degree in 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 coststaff member’s field. 3. The date on which While the Board recognizes the importance to the school system of general cultural improvement of staff members, it also recognizes that this is a course is completed will determine personal responsibility of the contract year in which the credits will staff member and no reimbursement shall be applicable granted for reimbursementsuch courses. 4. Non-tenured members No reimbursement shall be eligible given for reimbursement at courses taken to fulfill requirements for temporary, provisional, emergency, or initial standard certificates, or for advanced degrees in field other than the level set forth field in Subsection 2 above, which the staff member is now working unless such courses are specifically recommended by the superintendent for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award good 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 contractschool system. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance All requests by teachers for approval of courses must be channeled through 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 principal to the expiration of superintendent as follows: a. For fall semester courses, not later than October 15 b. For spring semester courses, not later than February 15 c. For summer courses, not later than July 15 d. For intersession courses, not later than 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.second class meeting 6. No member Since reimbursement for professional staff improvement is provided for the ultimate benefit of the children and schools of Xxxxxxxx Township, no reimbursement shall be eligible made for tuition reimbursement courses taken by staff members who, for any reason other than in connection with tuition costs incurred the case of the RIF of a tenured teacher, indicate that they will leave the system. Non tenured teachers who are paid by not renewed will be reimbursed upon recall and return to the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyschool district. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administratora. A statement of final passing grade attained and receipt for tuition payment must be submitted along with a voucher before payment may be made. Courses taken after July 1, the Board 2023 on a pass/fail basis are not eligible for reimbursement. A grade of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment ProgramB or better must be obtained for reimbursement. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program The voucher must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.be received within three

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 Beginning no later than October 15th of each school year, the child study team and/or the resource room teacher shall be reimbursed by share with all other staff members who are responsible for a student, the Board diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Education under the following terms student's individualized educational program. Such educational plans shall follow state regulations. B. Members of professional staff are encouraged to attend and conditions:participate in professional organization meetings and conferences at a local, state, and national level which serve as a stimulus to professional interest and growth and affect general school improvement. C. The Superintendent may authorize absence of individual teachers for professional purposes with full pay and expenses not to exceed five (5) school days in any school year in addition to professional meetings scheduled on the school calendar. D. Reimbursement of tuition and textbook costs 1. Maximum District cost: $100,000 A per teacher limit of $1000 for each of two courses Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must will 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 presentedavailable only to tenured teachers. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited made for the first approved course up to a the maximum per teacher per course limit set in D. 1. above. If there are insufficient funds for full reimbursement of the average tuition second course under the maximum District cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at set in D. 1. above, the following four (4) state universities: Rutgersremaining monies shall be divided equally among all teachers who have a second approved course, Rowan, College but in no case shall an individual’s reimbursement be greater than the cost 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 costcourse. 3. The date Teacher requests for reimbursement shall be accepted for a two week period starting: July 1, November 1 and April 1 each year. All requests for course approval and tuition reimbursement must be made on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursementappropriate forms. 4. Non-tenured members The Superintendent will notify applicants of approval/denial of requests for courses prior to registration. Confirmation of acceptance of reimbursement shall be eligible for reimbursement at provided within two (2) weeks of the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award close 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 contracteach application submission period. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by In order to be eligible for reimbursement, a grade of "B" or better must be earned and the member teacher must present the District with all proof of the terms enrollment, proof of payment 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 proof 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 paymentsgrade. 6. No member Grade verification must be supplied to the District no later than June 20. Reimbursement shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid made by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agencyAugust 1. 7. Upon earning tenure Teachers, with the exception of those on approved leaves of absence, who do not return to the school district shall not be reimbursed for courses taken in the district as an administratorprior year unless the teacher has been reduced in force. 8. The parties agree to study the workings of these provisions annually in order to perfect this system. 9. Effective July 1, 2006, a teacher who receives reimbursement under D. and who then leaves the Board of Education District’s employment, except in a retirement situation, a separation due to disability or a reduction-in-force shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation District as follows: a. 50% of the reimbursed amount for the year prior to departure; b. the application form for reimbursement shall contain an acknowledgement by the applying teacher that the provisions of a. is in effect and that the New Jersey teacher shall reimburse the District pursuant to them and that the above monies may be withheld from the last paycheck of the departing teacher. c. All returned monies shall be placed back into the tuition reimbursement pool. E. Teachers who complete the process for National Board for Professional Teaching Standard Certificate shall receive $2000 reimbursement for fees. F. An employee holding a NBPTSC shall receive an annual stipend of $750 as long as the certification is current (must recertify per rules to maintain stipend). If the state makes an equal or greater payment for the NBPTSC, the District payment will not be made. If the State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in makes a payment less than $750 annually, the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during District will make up the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School Districtdifference to $750.