Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 20:1 The Board and Association recognize the obligations of employees to participate in staff development programs for the improvement of curriculum and performance. Each employee who participates in in-service programs at the District level will be given an opportunity to evaluate such programs. 20:2 Where curriculum improvement projects or in-service workshops occur beyond the normal in- school day (as defined in Article 17), employees involved in the activity will be compensated at a rate equal to or higher than the State rate. 20:3 In the event an employee requests and is granted an assignment which requires additional certification, the cost of the course work for such additional certification will be borne by the employee. 20:3.1 If the Board requires an employee to take any course or to attend any workshop or conference or in the event of involuntary transfer requiring additional certification, the Board will pay the full cost of tuition and necessary expenses as follows: (a) travel by private automobile will be reimbursed at the State mileage rate plus tolls, if applicable. Travel by commercial carrier will be coach class or the equivalent thereof except that the Board may approve other than coach class on an ad hoc basis; (b) reimbursement for meals and lodging will be at the rate established or approved by the Board; (c) where travel, meals, and lodging are approved and the employee elects to commute, such reimbursement will be no greater than the cost of round trip transportation, meals, and lodging; and (d) alternative financial arrangements to those set forth herein will be by mutual agreement of the Board and the employee. 20:3.2 The Board agrees to pass on to employees funds received by the District, appropriated and funded by the State of Delaware General Assembly for the purpose of tuition reimbursement in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the General Assembly. Beginning the 2012-2013 school year, the District will provide up to $25,000 in Local Funds each year for tuition reimbursements, with a maximum of $2,500 per year for an employee. The course(s) must be directly related to the teaching profession and subject to the approval of the Superintendent or his designee.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 20:1 The Board and Association recognize the obligations of employees to participate in staff development programs for the improvement of curriculum and performance. Each a) At employee who participates in in-service programs at request the District level shall provide tuition reimbursement for pre-approved undergraduate or graduate hours each fiscal year. The District shall provide reimbursement for pre-approved registration costs for professional conferences and workshops. Transportation, lodging and per diem costs associated with tuition, conferences or workshops will not be given an opportunity to evaluate such programseligible for reimbursement. 20:2 Where curriculum improvement projects or in-service workshops occur beyond the normal in- school day (as defined in Article 17), employees involved in the activity will be compensated at a rate equal to or higher than the State rate. 20:3 In the event an employee requests and is granted an assignment which requires additional certification, the cost of the course work for such additional certification will be borne by the employee. 20:3.1 If the Board requires an employee to take any course or to attend any workshop or conference or in the event of involuntary transfer requiring additional certification, the Board will pay the full cost of tuition and necessary expenses as follows: (a) travel by private automobile will be reimbursed at the State mileage rate plus tolls, if applicable. Travel by commercial carrier will be coach class or the equivalent thereof except that the Board may approve other than coach class on an ad hoc basis; (b) reimbursement for meals and lodging will be at the rate established or approved by the Board; (c) where travel, meals, and lodging are approved and the employee elects to commute, such reimbursement will be no greater than the cost of round trip transportation, meals, and lodging; and (d) alternative financial arrangements to those set forth herein will be by mutual agreement of the Board and the employee. 20:3.2 The Board agrees to pass on to employees funds received by the District, appropriated and funded by the State of Delaware General Assembly for For the purpose of this article, reimbursement shall be based on the maximum of the tuition rate of Western Oregon University at the time credits are earned, or conferences or workshops are requested. No one shall receive an amount of tuition reimbursement in accordance greater than reimbursement for three credit hours. The District will limit its expenditures for this provision to an annual fund of $30,000, with the rules half available for summer/fall quarters and regulations established by the General Assembly. Beginning the 2012-2013 school 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 the 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 up to the cost equivalent of three (3) additional credit hours, contingent on the availability of funds. In the event that requests exceed available funds for reimbursement, selection shall be granted by drawing lots. d) Between year one and year two of each State biennium, the fund balance amount will rollover and the yearly $25,000 in Local Funds each year 30,000 contribution reference above will be added to the rollover amount. There will be no carryover of unexpended funds from one State biennium to the subsequent State biennium. i) In order for expenses to be eligible for tuition reimbursementsreimbursement, the employee must successfully complete the course with a maximum of $2,500 per year for an employeegrade equal to a “C” or “Pass” (in a Pass/No Pass course). The course(s) Expenses must be directly related to the teaching profession and subject 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 on a pro-rated basis reflective of their level of FTE with the District. iii) Approval or denial for tuition, conferences, or workshops reimbursement will be obtained by the employee prior to the approval beginning of the Superintendent course or his designeeregistering 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. e) In addition, the District shall provide reimbursement of all costs (i.e., tuition, fees, textbooks, required instructional materials such as: books, handouts, CD’s and manipulatives) for courses, conferences, workshops, and trainings it requires employees to attend.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 20:1 A. The Board and Association recognize the obligations of employees to participate in staff development programs for the improvement of curriculum and performanceEducation agrees: 1. Each employee who participates in in-service programs at the District level will be given an opportunity to evaluate such programs. 20:2 Where curriculum improvement projects or in-service workshops occur beyond the normal in- school day (as defined in Article 17), employees involved in the activity will be compensated at a rate equal to or higher than the State rate. 20:3 In the event an employee requests and is granted an assignment which requires additional certification, the cost of the course work for such additional certification will be borne by the employee. 20:3.1 If the Board requires an employee to take any course or to attend any workshop or conference or in the event of involuntary transfer requiring additional certification, the Board will To pay the full cost of tuition tuition, textbooks and necessary expenses as follows:other materials required for any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, inservice training sessions or other such sessions, which a teacher is required and/or requested by the administration to take. (a) travel a. To pay the full cost of tuition, registration fees, service fees, and laboratory fees of approved graduate studies up to $1,000 in school year 2003-04, to $1,100 in year 2004-05, and to $1,200 in year 2005-06, provided such study has been given prior approval by private automobile the Superintendent. b. The foregoing reimbursement arrangement shall not cover courses required of teachers for certification purposes unless a change in field of certification is requested by the Superintendent, or the Superintendent, at his discretion, determines that regardless of whether such course is required for certification, the course will be reimbursed at of benefit to the State mileage rate plus tollsDistrict. Parking fees and fees of a similar nature shall not be reimbursable. c. The Superintendent may recommend courses for certification purposes only and/or he may approve courses for reimbursement and credit on the guide. d. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, if applicablean employee must gain a grade of "B" or better in a course. Travel by commercial carrier A "Pass" grade will be coach class accepted for reimbursement only if the employee has not been offered the choice of a letter grade rather than "Pass-Fail". Failure to select a letter grade when offered shall result in loss of reimbursement. 3. This reimbursement policy does not apply to teachers on leave, with the exception of those on sabbatical leave. 4. Internet-based graduate courses or the equivalent thereof except that the Board may approve other than coach class on an ad hoc basis; (b) reimbursement for meals and lodging will be at the rate established or undergraduate courses as referenced in Articles 9, C.2.f approved by the Board; (c) where travelSuperintendent, mealsmay be eligible for reimbursement under the language of A.2 and A.3 above. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, and lodging are the course must be approved and in writing by the employee elects to commuteSuperintendent in advance of registration. Such a course may be approved by the Superintendent when, such reimbursement in his/her sole discretion, it is deemed that the course will be no greater than of value to the cost district. The denial of round trip transportationcourse approval by the Superintendent shall not be subject to Article 3 B. Provisions of this Article will cover teachers taking courses during the summer months, meals, and lodging; and (d) alternative financial arrangements to those set forth herein will be by mutual agreement providing said teacher was in the employ of the Board Xxxxxx School System prior to the close of school in June and the employee. 20:3.2 The Board agrees to pass on to employees funds received by the District, appropriated and funded by the State of Delaware General Assembly is under contract for the purpose of tuition reimbursement new school year starting in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the General Assembly. Beginning the 2012-2013 school year, the District will provide up to $25,000 in Local Funds each year for tuition reimbursements, with a maximum of $2,500 per year for an employee. The course(s) must be directly related to the teaching profession and subject to the approval of the Superintendent or his designeeSeptember.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 20:1 13-1 The Board and Association recognize the obligations of employees agrees to participate in staff development programs reimburse individual administrators for the improvement cost incurred in connection with the taking of curriculum and performance. Each employee who participates in in-service programs at the District graduate level will be given an opportunity courses related to evaluate such programs. 20:2 Where curriculum improvement projects or in-service workshops occur beyond the normal in- school day (as defined in Article 17), employees involved in the activity will be compensated their respective current positions at a rate equal to university or higher than an institution accredited by the State rate. 20:3 In the event an employee requests and is granted an assignment which requires additional of New Jersey, exclusive of those required for certification, subject to the cost of the course work for such additional certification will be borne by the employee. 20:3.1 If the Board requires an employee to take any course or to attend any workshop or conference or in the event of involuntary transfer requiring additional certification, the Board will pay the full cost of tuition and necessary expenses as followsfollowing: (a) travel The administrator must obtain prior written approval of the course by private automobile will be reimbursed at the State mileage rate plus tolls, if applicable. Travel by commercial carrier will be coach class or the equivalent thereof except that the Board may approve other than coach class on an ad hoc basis;Superintendent of Schools. (b) reimbursement The maximum amount of money to be reimbursed to any individual administrator for meals courses successfully completed in the period beginning July 1, 2008 and lodging will ending June 30, 2011 shall be at the rate established or approved by the Board;one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per year. (c) where travelAt the conclusion of the new course(s), mealsan administrator will submit the following materials to the Superintendent of Schools for processing of tuition reimbursement: 1) Paid bursar’s receipt for tuition from the college. 2) Official college transcript or official grade report indicating a grade of “B” or better with credit in order to be reimbursed. 3) Purchase Order - claim for reimbursement. 13-2 Administrators are encouraged to attend local, state and lodging national conferences or meetings that are approved related to professional responsibilities. (a) The request to attend meetings shall be submitted, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools, who will make recommendations to the Board for its approval concerning the value of the requested participation. (b) The Superintendent of Schools shall provide for equitable and rotating attendance among the employee elects to commute, such reimbursement administrators. The rotation will be no greater than based upon the cost of round trip administrators’ continuous seniority without regard to the contract term, provided that any future contract that changes the rotation system shall prevail. (c) Reimbursement for itemized expenses incurred shall be in accordance with established Board policy for travel. These expenses would include transportation, mealsfood, lodging and lodging; andregistration fees. (d) alternative financial arrangements Administrators agree to those set forth herein will be by mutual agreement of share information from such meetings with the Board and the employeeprofessional staff members by written summary and/or oral report of significant highlights. 20:3.2 13-3 Two administrators may attend an out-of-state conferences per year on a rotation basis as determined by the Superintendent. Each year, one administrator shall be chosen from an elementary school and one administrator shall be chosen from a secondary school. For purposes of this provision only, grades 7-12 shall be considered to be secondary. 13-4 The Board agrees to pass on to employees funds received by the Districtshall pay $100.00 per membership in professional associations. Such professional associations shall not include NJPSA, appropriated and funded by the State of Delaware General Assembly for the purpose of tuition reimbursement in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the General Assembly. Beginning the 2012HAA or other labor union-2013 school year, the District will provide up to $25,000 in Local Funds each year for tuition reimbursements, with a maximum of $2,500 per year for an employee. The course(s) must be directly related to the teaching profession and subject to the approval of the Superintendent or his designeetype organizations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 20:1 A. The Board agrees to provide the following reimbursement program for teachers. 1. Teachers who take graduate credits at an accredited college or university in areas of their current teaching assignment or in other areas requested by the Superintendent, shall be reimbursed for 100% of the tuition costs and Association recognize registration fees up to an individual limit of $900.00 for a full year, July 1 to June 30. 2. Teachers who take graduate credits at an accredited college or university in areas other than their current teaching assignment, but related to any potential teaching assignments in the obligations Maywood School District and not upon request of employees the Superintendent, shall be reimbursed for 50% of the tuition costs and registration fees up to participate in staff development programs an individual limit of $500.00 for the improvement of curriculum a full year, July 1 to June 30. 3. Funds for courses taken under 1 and performance. Each employee who participates in in-service programs at the District level 2 above will be given an opportunity to evaluate such programs. 20:2 Where curriculum improvement projects or in-service workshops occur beyond reimbursed under the normal in- school day (as defined in Article 17), employees involved in the activity will be compensated at a rate equal to or higher than the State rate. 20:3 In the event an employee requests and is granted an assignment which requires additional certification, the cost of the course work for such additional certification will be borne by the employee. 20:3.1 If the Board requires an employee to take any course or to attend any workshop or conference or in the event of involuntary transfer requiring additional certification, the Board will pay the full cost of tuition and necessary expenses as followsfollowing conditions: (a) travel by private automobile will Courses to be reimbursed at taken must receive the State mileage rate plus tolls, if applicable. Travel by commercial carrier will be coach class or prior approval of the equivalent thereof except that the Board may approve other than coach class on an ad hoc basis;Superintendent. (b) reimbursement for meals and lodging will Courses must be taken at the rate established or approved by the Board;an accredited college of university. (c) where travelA passing grade of B or better, mealsas shown on an official transcript copy, and lodging must be earned for the course. Reimbursement will not be provided for courses which are approved and the employee elects to commute, such reimbursement will be no greater than the cost of round trip transportation, meals, and lodging; andaudited or are offered on a pass/fail basis. (d) alternative financial arrangements Proof of tuition, receipt from college, or a canceled check must be presented to those set forth herein the Board. (e) Credit for approved courses will be awarded on the basis of fifteen (15) hours attendance per credit, per course. (f) Reimbursement to staff members shall be made within forty-five (45) days of the approved submittal of complete documentation of course grade and tuition payment. (g) Reimbursement to staff members shall be made within forty-five (45) days of the full submittal of the approved costs, in regard to conferences, workshops, seminars, in-service training programs or other approved sessions. B. The Board shall pay reasonable expenses (including registration fees, meals, overnight lodging, and/or transportation) incurred by mutual agreement employees attending conferences, workshops, seminars, in-service training programs or other such sessions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12. C. Secretaries may be entitled to reimbursement for tuition and fees for courses taken to improve their professional performance up to $400.00 per year, per individual from July 1 through June 30. Courses must be applied for and approved in advance by the Superintendent of Schools. D. Any teacher who receives a tuition reimbursement payment pursuant to this section shall be required to remain in the employ of the Board and for a period of no less than two (2) years from the employee. 20:3.2 The Board agrees to pass date of such payment. A failure on to employees funds received by the District, appropriated and funded by the State of Delaware General Assembly for the purpose of tuition reimbursement in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the General Assembly. Beginning the 2012-2013 school year, the District will provide up to $25,000 in Local Funds each year for tuition reimbursements, with a maximum of $2,500 per year for an employee. The course(s) must be directly related to the teaching profession and subject to the approval part of the Superintendent or his designee.teacher to remain in the employ of the Board for two