Professional Development Award Sample Clauses

Professional Development Award. The Professional Development Award has been established through a $2,000 annual fund to provide opportunities for members of the Union to enhance their job-related training and education. To qualify for the award employees must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Employees must be employed by the District and represented by the Union for at least two (2) years. For custodial employees, the two (2) years must include at least one (1) year of regular employment in addition to any years of substitute service. 2. Employees must demonstrate the relationship of the professional development activity to a specific job skill enhancement. In deciding whether to grant an award, the employee’s prior involvement in professional development programs will also be considered. 3. Money received through the program must be used to participate in a regularly scheduled training program such as a community college or vocational training program, or in short-term training opportunities such as seminars and workshops offered through other sources. Training received through correspondence courses may qualify for an award with appropriate documentation of progress and completion. 4. The employee receiving the award must agree to write a short report upon completion of the training highlighting the benefits received. This report will become the property of the Kent School District and the Union and may be used for future promotion of the program. The employee must also submit documentation such as successful record of completion or transcript with passing grade in order to receive reimbursement. All requests for reimbursement must be submitted by August 31 of each year. 17.11.1 Awards will be distributed twice each year, once between September and March and once between April and May. Each award will be up to $500 and will be granted on the above criteria, the completeness of the application as well as the proposal. The financial need of the individual requesting the award may also be taken into consideration. 17.11.2 To apply for the award, the applicant must: Complete an application (attached to this agreement as Exhibit B) • Develop a written proposal • Obtain a written recommendation from immediate supervisor and • Submit the completed application materials to: The KSD/AFT Professional Development Award Committee c/o Kent School District, Human Resources Deadlines for application submission are October 1 and May 1 of each year.