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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement for college and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to the following regulations and provisions: 1. 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursement 7. No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for college graduate work taken provided each course is approved by the Superintendent and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to in accordance with the following regulations and provisions:criteria listed below. 1. A teacher Each course must be fully certified. Secretaries and custodians within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must have completed three (3) years be in the District at area of general professional development which is deemed by the time superintendent to be valuable in improving the course(s) commencedprofessional performance of the staff member in the position he/she now holds. 2. Applications 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 writing 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 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 employmentdistrict. 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursement 7. No reimbursement will a. A statement of final passing grade attained and receipt for tuition payment must be made submitted along with a voucher before payment may be made. Courses taken after July 1, 2023 on a pass/fail basis are not eligible for credits reimbursement. A grade of B or better must be obtained for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is reimbursement. The voucher must be received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.within three

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for college graduate work taken provided each course is approved by the Superintendent and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to in accordance with the following regulations and provisions:criteria listed below. 1. A teacher Each course must be fully certified. Secretaries and custodians within the scope of the staff member’s professional certificate or must have completed three (3) years be in the District at area of general professional development which is deemed by the time superintendent to be valuable in improving the course(s) commencedprofessional performance of the staff member in the position he/she now holds. 2. Applications 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 writing 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 Superintendent outlining desired course, college or technical school to be attended district. 7. a. A statement of final passing grade attained and all other pertinent information. All courses receipt for tuition payment must be part 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 a curriculum leading to an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree or schools no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the month. Reimbursement checks shall then be directly related to area issued no later that the fifteenth (15) day of employment. 3. All courses and the college or technical school at which following month, provided that the course staff member is to be taken must be approved by the Superintendent prior to enrollment to qualify for reimbursement. 4. The maximum annual reimbursement still employed by the Board to full-time teachers, custodians, secretaries, and non-certificated staff who qualify under A., A.I., A.2of Education., 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursement 7. No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement for college and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to the following regulations and provisions: 1. 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.1., 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I.A.1., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursementreimbursement Ocean County Vocational Board of Education O.C.V.T.E.A. 13-May-10 7. No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement for college and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to the following regulations and provisions: 1. 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. 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursement 7. No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT. A. The Board shall provide financial reimbursement reimburse a staff member at the Montclair University graduate credit rate to a maximum of six (6) credits for college graduate work taken provided each course is approved by the Superintendent and technical school credits taken by teaching personnel who hold a permanent certificate or above and for all other employees, subject to in accordance with the following regulations and provisions:criteria listed below. 1. A teacher Each course must be fully certifiedwithin 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. Secretaries 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 custodians 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 have completed 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. The voucher must be received within three (3) years in the District at the time months of completion of the course(s) commenced. 2or shall be deemed waived. Applications for reimbursement Reimbursements shall be made in writing on a monthly basis provided that all required documentation is submitted to the Superintendent outlining desired course, college or technical school to be attended and all other pertinent information. All courses must be part superintendent of a curriculum leading to an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree or be directly related to area of employment. 3. All courses and schools no later than 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 under 4. and 5. above if they qualify under A., A. I., A.2., A.3., A.7. and A.8. 6. Reimbursement will not be made until after successful completion of the course and after an official transcript has been received by the Superintendent of Schools. Reimbursement shall be made pursuant to the following schedule: For a grade of A or B 100% reimbursement For a grade of C 60% reimbursement 7. No reimbursement will be made for credits for which a grant or other payment covering such costs is received by the employee. 8. Technical school courses and in-service credits shall not count towards movement across the guide on graduate level columns. Undergraduate coursework shall only count for column movement if the employee does not hold a B.A. degree.fifteenth