Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition will be paid or reimbursed up to the current University of Maine credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in education. B. Prior approval by the Superintendent and letter grade of B or better in each course is required. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail system, a grade of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B. C. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours of tuition cost will be reimbursed in any contract year. D. Upon submission and approval of a course to be taken, a teacher may request a signed purchase order for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow the university/college to bill the district for the cost of tuition reimbursement approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must be willing to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeks). Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will be reimbursed to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves the employment of the district prior to full reimbursement, the district's reimbursement obligation will be terminated. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefits. F. If the district requires a teacher to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will be at the expense of the district. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travel. 2. Teachers who are authorized to attend such activities will be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attend. Notice will be provided to teachers in a timely manner and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition will be paid or reimbursed up The Board agrees to implement the following: 1. To pay full tuition not to exceed an amount equal to the current University of Maine per credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in education. B. Prior approval by a New Jersey resident at a New Jersey state college (at the Superintendent and letter grade of B or better in each time the course is required. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail system, a grade of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B. C. A maximum of nine (9taken) credit hours of tuition cost will be reimbursed in together with other reasonable expenses incurred for any contract year. D. Upon submission and approval of a course to be taken, which a teacher may request a signed purchase order for take to improve the nine (9) credit hours per yearquality of instruction. Reasonable expenses shall be defined as including registration fees, which will allow the university/college to bill the district for parking fees and the cost of tuition reimbursement approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must be willing to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure textbooks is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed given to the teacher within a reasonable amount District at the conclusion of time (normally within two weeks)course work. Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will A teacher’s right to reimbursement hereunder shall be reimbursed to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up limited to nine (9) credits per contract year; and, in any event, a teacher shall be limited to one (1) credit hours will be reimbursed in of reimbursement at the next year, and stated rates for each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves the employment actually taken regardless of the district prior to full reimbursement, the district's reimbursement obligation will be terminatedrate for that credit or where taken. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to 2. All courses must receive prorated benefits. F. If the district requires a teacher to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will be at the expense of the district. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the prior written approval of the Superintendent in advance of registration. Reimbursement will be made upon receipt of documentation of payment for the course and certification of satisfactory completion with a grade of “B” or better, or, where appropriate, “Pass”. The Board may also approve, in advance of registration, with the Superintendent’s recommendation, tuition reimbursement for classes that are audited and do not receive a “Pass/designeeFail” or an official grade. Documentation of successful completion of the course is required for reimbursement. The Board’s obligation under this article shall not exceed the following cap: thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000) for the 2008-2009 school year, fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) for the 2009-2010 school year, and fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the 2010-2011 school year. This cap may be exceeded with approval of the Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle a. Any course a teacher may take to improve the quality of instruction may not be used for assigned business certification. b. Teacher’s will be reimbursed $25.00 to cover travel expenses for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travelNJEA Conventions. 2B. Each unit member serving on the Local Professional Development Committee will receive release time for committee business conducted during the school day and reimbursement of sixty-five ($65) per day for committee business conducted in the summer. Teachers who are authorized The Superintendent shall strive to attend conduct the vast majority of such activities will be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attend. Notice will be provided to teachers meetings during the school day or in a timely manner and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendancethe summer.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition will be paid or reimbursed up to at the current University of Maine credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in education. B. . Prior approval approval, by the Superintendent Superintendent, and letter grade of B or better in each course is required. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail system, a grade of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B. C. B. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours of tuition cost will be reimbursed in any contract year. D. . Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefits. Upon submission and approval of a course to be taken, a teacher may request a signed purchase order for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow the university/college to bill xxxx the district School District for the cost of tuition reimbursement approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must be willing to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeks). Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will be reimbursed to the district District by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will shall be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves the employment of the district District prior to full reimbursement, the districtDistrict's reimbursement obligation will shall be terminated. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefitsB. Any new employee under this contract who has a conditional certificate is ineligible for reimbursement for courses required for certification. F. C. If the district requires a teacher an employee to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will shall be at the expense of the district. G. D. Tuition reimbursement for courses will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who E. Employees may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, attend conferences, clinics, workshops, or and seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of as approved by the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers Employees who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will shall be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage State of Maine rate for travel. 2. Teachers Employees who are authorized to attend such activities will shall be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers employees are authorized to attend. Notice will shall be provided to teachers employees in a timely manner and will shall clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, paid and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendance. F. During the District's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Director of Instruction and Superintendent) and the Association shall meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached shall be submitted to the Board. The Board shall make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Beginning no later than October 15th of each school year, the child study team and/or the resource room teacher shall share with all other staff members who are responsible for a student, the diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of the student's individualized educational program. Such educational plans shall follow state regulations. B. Members of professional staff are encouraged to attend and 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 reimbursement will be paid or reimbursed available only to tenured teachers. 2. Reimbursement shall be made for the first approved course up to the current University maximum per teacher per course limit set in D. 1. above. If there are insufficient funds for full reimbursement of Maine credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by the second course under the maximum District cost set in D. 1. above, the remaining monies shall be divided equally among all teachers for recertificationwho have a second approved course, professional advancement, or but in no case shall an advanced degree in educationindividual’s reimbursement be greater than the cost of the course. B. Prior 3. 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 by and tuition reimbursement must be made on the appropriate forms. 4. The Superintendent and letter grade will notify applicants of B or better in approval/denial of requests for courses prior to registration. Confirmation of acceptance of reimbursement shall be provided within two (2) weeks of the close of each course is requiredapplication submission period. 5. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail systemorder to be eligible for reimbursement, a grade of pass will "B" or better must be accepted in lieu earned and the teacher must present the District with proof of grade B.enrollment, proof of payment and proof of grade. C. A maximum 6. Grade verification must be supplied to the District no later than June 20. Reimbursement shall be made by August 1. 7. Teachers, with the exception of nine (9) credit hours those on approved leaves of tuition cost will absence, who do not return to the school district shall not be reimbursed for courses taken in any contract yearthe prior year unless the teacher has been reduced in force. D. Upon submission and approval 8. The parties agree to study the workings of a course these provisions annually in order to be takenperfect this system. 9. Effective July 1, 2006, a teacher may request who receives reimbursement under D. and who then leaves the District’s employment, except in a signed purchase order retirement situation, a separation due to disability or a reduction-in-force shall reimburse the District as follows: a. 50% of the reimbursed amount for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow year prior to departure; b. the university/college application form for reimbursement shall contain an acknowledgement by the applying teacher that the provision of a. is in effect and that the teacher shall reimburse the District pursuant to bill it and that the district for above monies may be withheld from the cost last paycheck of the departing teacher. c. All returned monies shall be placed back into the tuition reimbursement approved by pool. E. Teachers who complete the Superintendent. The university/college 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 be willing recertify per rules to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeksmaintain stipend). Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will be reimbursed to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves state makes an equal or greater payment for the employment of the district prior to full reimbursementNBPTSC, the district's reimbursement obligation will be terminated. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefits. F. If the district requires a teacher to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will be at the expense of the district. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses District payment will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on made. If the State makes a leave of absence. H. During payment less than $750 annually, the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board District will make up the final decision as difference to the amount to be included in the next year's budget$750. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travel. 2. Teachers who are authorized to attend such activities will be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attend. Notice will be provided to teachers in a timely manner and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition will be paid or reimbursed up to the current University of Maine credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in education. B. Prior approval by the Superintendent and letter grade of B or better in each course is required. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail system, a grade of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B. C. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours of tuition cost will be reimbursed in any contract year. D. Upon submission and approval of a course to be taken, a teacher may request a signed purchase order for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow the university/college to bill xxxx the district for the cost of tuition reimbursement approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must be willing to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeks). Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will be reimbursed to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves the employment of the district prior to full reimbursement, the district's reimbursement obligation will be terminated. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefits. F. If the district requires a teacher to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will be at the expense of the district. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travel. 2. Teachers who are authorized to attend such activities will be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attend. Notice will be provided to teachers in a timely manner and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition will be paid or reimbursed up to The parties agree that the current University following is their educational improvement program: 1. To pay one-half (1/2) of Maine credit hour rate for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in education. B. Prior approval by the Superintendent and letter grade of B or better in each course is required. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail system, a grade of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B. C. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours of tuition cost will be reimbursed in any contract year. D. Upon submission and approval of a course to be taken, a teacher may request a signed purchase order for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow the university/college to bill the district for the cost of tuition up to 12 credits per year at the Rowan University Graduate rate at the time the course is taken in connection with courses beyond the Bachelor Degree which aid in the performing or improving of teacher duties. A year is defined as courses completed between July 1 and the following June 30. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee has the right to review the course reimbursement requests prior to enrollment and reimbursement will be granted if approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must No specific course grade shall be willing to process required for a purchase ordertuition refund. If a purchase order procedure Claims for tuition reimbursement shall only be honored if they are made within sixty days of the conclusion of the course for which reimbursement is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeks). Should the teacher drop the course, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will be reimbursed to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursedsought. If the teacher leaves the employment of the district prior to full reimbursementcan establish that he/she has not yet received a grade, the district's reimbursement obligation deadline will be terminated. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will be eligible to receive prorated benefits. F. If the district requires a teacher to participate in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related extended to the districtteacher's mission and goals, it will be at the expense of the district. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses will not be made to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travelgrade receipt. 2. Teachers Effective July 1, 2008, there shall be a teacher sub-group Board maximum cap covering reimbursements under A. 1. The annual cap shall be $42,000. 3. The Board shall make all tuition reimbursement payments before the end of July following when the course was successfully completed under the terms of A. 1. above as long as the grade is submitted to the District by June 15. Furthermore, any employee who are authorized to attend terminates employment with the Board of Education before such activities payment is made shall forfeit any amounts due under this subsection. 4. If all tuition reimbursement claims under A. 1. exceed the cap set forth in A. 2. above, all claims shall be prorated. For example, if the cap set forth will cover 95% of all claims, all individual claims will be reimbursed at 95% of the claim amount. 5. Board Policy 3153.1 governs repayment of tuition reimbursement monies in case of departure soon after receipt of said monies. 6. In instances where the Superintendent agrees with a request for registration feesfunding for an undergraduate course, travel expensesthe Board of Education will reimburse 100% of the tuition cost associated with taking the approved course. The Board shall not be required to reimburse teachers for undergraduate courses taken to obtain or maintain a certification or endorsement unless the Board has directed that the teacher take the course; or unless the teacher is required to take the course as a result of transfer or reassignment by the Board made after the initial hiring and assignment. 7. Coursework taken on the undergraduate level, mealsfollowing the receipt of an undergraduate degree, will not count for credential placement shifts on the guide. 8. Undergraduate coursework taken with the approval and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests included in the Professional Improvement Plan of the employee may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attendcounted toward the current 100 hour requirement for professional improvement. 9. Notice Workshops, seminars, in-service training sessions or other sessions approved by the Superintendent will be provided paid in full. 10. To cooperate with the Association in arranging in-service course, workshops, conferences and programs designed to teachers improve the quality of instruction. 11. To establish and maintain a professional library for use by the professional staff for professional development and educational improvement. The Board shall provide space for housing said books and materials in a timely manner convenient and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendancereadily accessible locations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. Tuition Starting July 1, 2024, eligibility for tuition reimbursement is subject to the following criteria: • An employee will provide a written request (60) days in advance of registration of how course(s) is mutually beneficial to the district, is in the field of education and/or related to the teacher’s current or future position within the District • Written, prior approval of the Superintendent will be paid required for registration • Coursework will be approved or reimbursed up to denied within (45) days of written request by the current University of Maine credit hour rate Superintendent A. First year teachers are not eligible for professional course(s) taken by teachers for recertification, professional advancement, or an advanced degree in educationany tuition reimbursement. B. If coursework is approved, full time teachers shall receive full tuition and fee reimbursement for up to 3 credits per semester, and certified part time teachers shall receive a proportionate share for up to 3 credits per semester. These costs shall not be greater than the Rutgers Graduate School credit credit schedule. Prior approval by the Superintendent and letter grade of B or better in each course is required. Upon successful completion of the course, tuition reimbursement shall be paid within 45 days by submission of a transcript and completion of a Board of Education voucher. In cases where a university/college uses a pass/fail systemorder to be eligible, a grade the staff member must be an employee of pass will be accepted in lieu of grade B.the District on the date payment is made. C. A maximum Any teacher, who leave the district in less than two (2) years from the completion of nine coursework, will reimburse the Board of Education no more than one (91) credit hours of year’s tuition cost will be reimbursed in any contract yearcost. D. Upon submission and approval A teacher who terminates employment in less than two (2) years from completion of a course the coursework due to be takennon-renewal, a teacher may request a signed purchase order for the nine (9) credit hours per year, which will allow the university/college to bill the district for the cost of tuition reimbursement approved by the Superintendent. The university/college must be willing to process a purchase order. If a purchase order procedure is not available through a university/college, a receipt submitted for course tuition payment will be reimbursed to the teacher within a reasonable amount of time (normally within two weeks). Should the teacher drop the coursemutual agreement on voluntary termination, or receive a grade less than B, the cost of tuition will medical disability shall not be reimbursed required to the district by the teacher within thirty (30) days or the full amount will be deducted from the teacher's next paycheck. If a teacher receives prior written approval from the Superintendent for more than nine (9) credit hours in any year, up to nine (9) credit hours will be reimbursed in the next year, and each year thereafter, until any approved credit hours have been reimbursed. If the teacher leaves the employment of the district prior to full reimbursement, the district's reimbursement obligation will be terminatedreimburse. E. Part time teachers employed by the district will Teachers shall not be eligible to for reimbursement unless they receive prorated benefitsa final grade of “C” or higher for the course on which reimbursement is being sought. F. If Teachers hired under the district requires Alternate Route Provision must reimburse the Board of Education for all expenses incurred as a result of extra supervision if said teacher fails to participate remain in coursework, including coursework required to change positions, related to the district's mission and goals, it will be at the expense employ of the districtXxxxxxx Public School District for a period of one (1) full school year after the completion of their Alternate Route Certification. G. Tuition reimbursement for courses The District will not be made accrue all costs of any certification or training requested by the District to teachers who have submitted their resignations or who are on a leave of absence. H. During the district's annual budget process, representatives of the Board (who may be the Superintendent and business manager) and the Association will meet to discuss an appropriate amount to be budgeted to cover projected course reimbursement cost for the next year. Any recommendation reached will be submitted to the Board. The Board will make the final decision as to the amount to be included in the next year's budget. I. Professional leave may be granted to teachers for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings, conferences, clinics, workshops, or seminars of an educational nature with the written approval of the Superintendent/designee. 1. Teachers who use their personal vehicle for assigned business will be reimbursed for such use at the current IRS mileage rate for travel. 2. Teachers who are authorized to attend such activities will be reimbursed for registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and lodging that have received prior approval. Meals and lodging requests may be denied even if teachers are authorized to attend. Notice will be provided to teachers in a timely manner and will clearly state whether authorization has been given for attendance, requirements to receive expenses being paid, and what expenses will be authorized in connection with such attendance.obtain