Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. The Board agrees to pay the full costs of tuition and any reasonable expenses incidental thereto incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions or other educational matters which a teacher is required or requested to participate in by the administration or the Board, or which has the prior written approval of the Superintendent, other than those required by law. For those teachers who have not yet attained a Master’s degree (including those with a Master’s Equivalency), the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of twelve (12) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three- credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. For those teachers who have attained a Master’s degree, the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of nine (9) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three-credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. Tuition reimbursement shall be based upon the grade received utilizing the following schedule: Grade Reimbursement A 100% of credit allotment B 100% of credit allotment C 50% of credit allotment D, F, WP, WF 0% of credit allotment and 0% of fees A. Teachers who have permanent certification will be reimbursed for graduate credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be graduate credits obtained pursuant to a degree program established by an accredited, degree granting institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, or 2. Such credits must be obtained from an accredited institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval may be withheld and which approval or disapproval shall not be the subject of a grievance or subject to the grievance procedure. 3. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 4. Credit fees for the research and writing of a doctoral dissertation are limited to a three-year period commencing with the first request for payment of such fees. At the discretion of and with the prior approval of the Superintendent, a fourth year may be permitted. 5. Except for instances of furlough, involuntary dismissal, or an event beyond the teacher’s control (e.g., geographic transfer of spouse, long-term illness or disability), or any other reason as agreed to by the Superintendent and President of the Association, the teacher must return to work in the District for at least two years after completion of such credits or the employee shall reimburse the district for the course as follows: a. One hundred percent (100%) of expenses if resignation occurs within 12 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. b. Fifty percent (50%) of expenses if resignation occurs between 13 and 24 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. c. Repayment obligations cease after 24 calendar months of service following the completion of the course. 6. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. B. Teachers who do not have permanent certification will be reimbursed for credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be acceptable toward permanent certification and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 3. The teacher’s most recent rating prior to taking such credits must be satisfactory; and except for instances of furlough or involuntary dismissal, the teacher must return to work in the District and maintain a satisfactory rating for at least one semester after completion of such credits. 4. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. 5. Reimbursement for such credits shall be made promptly upon receipt of evidence showing satisfactory completion thereof. C. Excepting teachers who have been approved for a sabbatical for professional development or those members in a doctoral cohort, no teacher shall be permitted annual reimbursement for more than the credits defined above in Article XXV of this agreement. (A tuition year is defined as a period between September 1 and August 31. The restriction applies to courses completed during the time period. Completion date is determined by the date the course is transcripted.) D. Horizontal movement across the salary schedule will be limited to one column per year, with the exception of an individual who earns B+24 status and earns a Master’s Degree in which case the individual shall be permitted to move from the Bachelor’s Column to the Master’s Column. E. All credits to be used for column movement (with the exception of three

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. The Board agrees to pay the full costs of tuition and any reasonable expenses incidental thereto incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions or other educational matters which a teacher is required or requested to participate in by the administration or the Board, or which has the prior written approval of the Superintendent, other than those required by law. For those teachers who have not yet attained a Master’s degree (including those with a Master’s Equivalency), the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of twelve (12) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.0061, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 183 for a three- three-credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. For those teachers who have attained a Master’s degree, the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of nine (9) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.0061, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 183 for a three-credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. Tuition reimbursement shall be based upon the grade received utilizing the following schedule: Grade Reimbursement A 100% of credit allotment B 100% of credit allotment C 50% of credit allotment D, F, WP, WF 0% of credit allotment and 0% of fees A. Teachers who have permanent certification will be reimbursed for graduate credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be graduate credits obtained pursuant to a degree program established by an accredited, degree granting institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, or 2. Such credits must be obtained from an accredited institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval may be withheld and which approval or disapproval shall not be the subject of a grievance or subject to the grievance procedure. 3. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 4. Credit fees for the research and writing of a doctoral dissertation are limited to a three-year period commencing with the first request for payment of such fees. At the discretion of and with the prior approval of the Superintendent, a fourth year may be permitted. 5. Except for instances of furlough, involuntary dismissal, or an event beyond the teacher’s control (e.g., geographic transfer of spouse, long-term illness or disability), or any other reason as agreed to by the Superintendent and President of the Association, the teacher must return to work in the District for at least two years after completion of such credits or the employee shall reimburse the district for the course as follows: a. One hundred percent (100%) of expenses if resignation occurs within 12 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. b. Fifty percent (50%) of expenses if resignation occurs between 13 and 24 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. c. Repayment obligations cease after 24 calendar months of service following the completion of the course. 6. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. B. Teachers who do not have permanent certification will be reimbursed for credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be acceptable toward permanent certification and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 3. The teacher’s most recent rating prior to taking such credits must be satisfactory; and except for instances of furlough or involuntary dismissal, the teacher must return to work in the District and maintain a satisfactory rating for at least one semester after completion of such credits. 4. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. 5. Reimbursement for such credits shall be made promptly upon receipt of evidence showing satisfactory completion thereof. C. Excepting For those teachers who have been approved for a sabbatical for professional development or those members in a doctoral cohort, no teacher shall be permitted annual reimbursement for more than the credits defined above in Article XXV of this agreement. (A tuition year is defined as a period between September 1 and August 31. The restriction applies to courses completed during the time period. Completion date is determined by the date the course is transcripted.) D. Horizontal movement across the salary schedule will be limited to one column per year, with the exception of an individual who earns B+24 status and earns attained a Master’s Degree in which case +60 designation, the individual shall be permitted Board agrees to move from reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the Bachelor’s Column to the Master’s Column. E. All credits to be used for column movement (with the exception cost of threesix

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. The Board agrees to pay the full costs of tuition and any reasonable expenses incidental thereto incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions or other educational matters which a teacher is required or requested to participate in by the administration or the Board, or which has the prior written approval of the Superintendent, other than those required by law. For those teachers who have not yet attained a Master’s degree (including those with a Master’s Equivalency), the The Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of twelve (12) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three- credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. For those teachers who have attained a Master’s degree, the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of nine (9) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three-credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. Tuition reimbursement shall be based upon the grade received utilizing the following schedule: Grade Reimbursement A 100% of credit allotment B 100% of credit allotment C 5075% of credit allotment D, F, WP, WF 0% of credit allotment and 0% of fees A. Teachers who have permanent certification will be reimbursed for graduate credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. : 1 Such credits must be graduate credits obtained pursuant to a degree program established by an accredited, degree granting institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, or 2. or 2 Such credits must be obtained from an accredited institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval may be withheld and which approval or disapproval shall not be the subject of a grievance or subject to the grievance procedure. 3. 3 Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 4. 4 Credit fees for the research and writing of a doctoral dissertation are limited to a three-year period commencing with the first request for payment of such fees. At the discretion of and with the prior approval of the Superintendent, a fourth year may be permitted. 5. Except for instances of furlough, involuntary dismissal, or an event beyond the teacher’s control (e.g., geographic transfer of spouse, long-term illness or disability), or any other reason as agreed to by the Superintendent and President of the Association, the teacher must return to work in the District for at least two years after completion of such credits or the employee shall reimburse the district for the course as follows: a. One hundred percent (100%) of expenses if resignation occurs within 12 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. b. Fifty percent (50%) of expenses if resignation occurs between 13 and 24 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. c. Repayment obligations cease after 24 calendar months of service following the completion of the course. 6. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. B. Teachers who do not have permanent certification will be reimbursed for credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be acceptable toward permanent certification and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 3. The teacher’s most recent rating prior to taking such credits must be satisfactory; and except for instances of furlough or involuntary dismissal, the teacher must return to work in the District and maintain a satisfactory rating for at least one semester after completion of such credits. 4. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. 5. Reimbursement for such credits shall be made promptly upon receipt of evidence showing satisfactory completion thereof. C. Excepting teachers who have been approved for a sabbatical for professional development or those members in a doctoral cohort, no teacher shall be permitted annual reimbursement for more than the credits defined above in Article XXV of this agreement. (A tuition year is defined as a period between September 1 and August 31. The restriction applies to courses completed during the time period. Completion date is determined by the date the course is transcripted.) D. Horizontal movement across the salary schedule will be limited to one column per year, with the exception of an individual who earns B+24 status and earns a Master’s Degree in which case the individual shall be permitted to move from the Bachelor’s Column to the Master’s Column. E. All credits to be used for column movement (with the exception of three

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. The Board agrees to pay the full costs of tuition and any reasonable expenses incidental thereto incurred in connection with any courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, in-service training sessions or other educational matters which a teacher is required or requested to participate in by the administration or the Board, or which has the prior written approval of the Superintendent, other than those required by law. For those teachers who have not yet attained a Master’s degree (including those with a Master’s Equivalency), the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of twelve (12) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three- credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. For those teachers who have attained a Master’s degree, the Board agrees to reimburse each teacher for tuition fees to a maximum of the cost of nine (9) graduate credits per year at the average cost of the graduate tuitions at three universities (Millersville University, Penn State University and Temple University) for the term of the contract. Tuition fees shall include the amount of additional charges at Millersville University which are required to be paid by the teacher. For example, a fee per credit of $18.00, would be equal to reimbursement of $54.00 for a three-credit course. A teacher taking graduate level course work at an accredited provider would be eligible for reimbursement for any related fee at a rate to match the academic fee at Millersville. Tuition reimbursement shall be based upon the grade received utilizing the following schedule: Grade Reimbursement A 100% of credit allotment B 100% of credit allotment C 5075% of credit allotment D, F, WP, WF 0% of credit allotment and 0% of fees A. Teachers who have permanent certification will be reimbursed for graduate credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. : 1 Such credits must be graduate credits obtained pursuant to a degree program established by an accredited, degree granting institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, or 2. or 2 Such credits must be obtained from an accredited institution, and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval may be withheld and which approval or disapproval shall not be the subject of a grievance or subject to the grievance procedure. 3. 3 Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 4. 4 Credit fees for the research and writing of a doctoral dissertation are limited to a three-year period commencing with the first request for payment of such fees. At the discretion of and with the prior approval of the Superintendent, a fourth year may be permitted. 5. Except for instances of furlough, involuntary dismissal, or an event beyond the teacher’s control (e.g., geographic transfer of spouse, long-term illness or disability), or any other reason as agreed to by the Superintendent and President of the Association, the teacher must return to work in the District for at least two years after completion of such credits or the employee shall reimburse the district for the course as follows: a. One hundred percent (100%) of expenses if resignation occurs within 12 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. b. Fifty percent (50%) of expenses if resignation occurs between 13 and 24 calendar months of service of the completion of the course. c. Repayment obligations cease after 24 calendar months of service following the completion of the course. 6. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. B. Teachers who do not have permanent certification will be reimbursed for credits in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Such credits must be acceptable toward permanent certification and such credits shall have the prior approval of the Superintendent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 2. Such credits must be completed satisfactorily according to the standards of the institution. 3. The teacher’s most recent rating prior to taking such credits must be satisfactory; and except for instances of furlough or involuntary dismissal, the teacher must return to work in the District and maintain a satisfactory rating for at least one semester after completion of such credits. 4. A teacher may substitute undergraduate courses for graduate level courses when appropriate graduate level courses are not available and with the prior approval of the Superintendent according to the guidelines in this section of the Negotiated Agreement. 5. Reimbursement for such credits shall be made promptly upon receipt of evidence showing satisfactory completion thereof. C. Excepting teachers who have been approved for a sabbatical for professional development or those members in a doctoral cohort, no teacher shall be permitted annual reimbursement for more than the credits defined above in Article XXV of this agreement. (A tuition year is defined as a period between September 1 and August 31. The restriction applies to courses completed during the time period. Completion date is determined by the date the course is transcripted.) D. Horizontal movement across the salary schedule will be limited to one column per year, with the exception of an individual who earns B+24 status and earns a Master’s Degree in which case the individual shall be permitted to move from the Bachelor’s Column to the Master’s Column. E. All credits to be used for column movement (with the exception of three