Professional Development Reimbursement. Management will provide reimbursement for approved professional development expenses for Lieutenants and Sergeants. Funds may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing Lieutenants and Sergeants for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities. Management must approve of the specific professional development request in advance. Denial will require written notification to the requesting Lieutenant or Sergeant.
Professional Development Reimbursement. The City agrees to provide each unit member with up to two hundred dollars ($200) per year for reimbursement of items related to professional development. Such items may include books, subscriptions to professional journals or magazines, dues to professional organizations that are related to current employment, job-related tools and equipment, registration, application or examination fees for registration or certification within his/her profession, and expenses related to professional development including research and training. Requests for reimbursement must be submitted with a receipt in aggregate amounts of at least twenty-five dollars ($25). However, all receipts for reimbursement, whatever the aggregate value, must be submitted before the end of the fiscal year, and by June 1, if feasible.
Professional Development Reimbursement. Employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of up to $525 for a two (2) year period beginning January 1, 2001 for memberships in professional organizations, subscriptions to professional publications, attendance fees at job-related professional development activities and purchase of computer hardware and software. Authorization for individual professional development reimbursement requests shall be made by the Department Head. Reimbursement will occur through the regular demand process with demands being accompanied by proof of payment.
Professional Development Reimbursement. 6.4.1 The School Board shall reimburse each employee up to $300 for workshops, books and materials for professional development. In no event shall the School District expend more per year for this benefit than $19,500. Request for payment must be received by June 1. Reimbursements shall be made in the order of requests received.
6.4.2 Applications will be processed by the building principal and/or special education director as received. The principal and/or special education director will request that the employee explain how the professional development expense is relevant to his or her own employment in the School District. Final determination as to whether or not a professional development expense is eligible for payment or reimbursement rests with the principal and/or special education director.
6.4.3 Requests for prepayment shall be submitted to the principal and/or special education director at least 30 calendar days prior to the start of the workshop. If requests are not submitted prior to 30 calendar days, an attempt will be made to provide pre-payment for the professional development. In the event that prepayment cannot be made, reimbursement will be dispersed upon successful completion of the workshop or proof that the book or material has been purchased.
6.4.4 Proof of successful attendance at the workshop shall be given to the principal and/or special education director within 15 days of return from the workshop. The application for professional development reimbursement shall specify the date by which proof of successful attendance must be submitted.
6.4.5 If the employee fails to meet the criteria set forth in this article, he/she will be responsible for repaying any amounts advanced for professional development expense. Repayment will be payroll deduction prior to the end of the fiscal year as agreed to on the approval form submitted by the employee. In extenuating circumstances, an appeal of the withholding of money may be made in writing to the Superintendent.
Professional Development Reimbursement. The Xxxxxxx School District shall reimburse professional employees each contract year for tuition and/or fees as follows:
a. Reimburse up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per contract year. Payments shall be issued the pay period following proper documentation. Proper documentation shall consist of a receipt and transcript from an accredited institution. See Appendix- Professional Development Reimbursement Form
b. Teachers will be expected to complete a variety of course work for reimbursement. Reimbursement may be denied if a variety is not pursued.
Professional Development Reimbursement. The City shall reimburse an employee for tuition and books for courses of study at an approved and accredited college, junior college, or vocational trade school, in an off-duty status not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year if the subject matter content of the course is related to the employee’s work assignment, promotional opportunities, transfer opportunities, or is a course required for the attainment of a degree or certificate program. Additionally, the City encourages and supports staff to pursue professional development training in order to increase their job skills and knowledge for their current positions or advancement opportunities, during non-work hours. A variety of professional development activities can be reimbursed, such as fees for workshops, seminars, or adult school classes. The employee must submit an application to his/her Department Head giving all information needed for an evaluation of the request. The Department Head shall recommend approval or disapproval and forward the request to the City Administrator whose decision shall be final. The employee’s application must have been approved prior to enrolling in the course in order for such employee to be assured of reimbursement. Upon completion of this course, the employee must submit to his/her Department Head a copy of the grade sheet indicating a passing grade, or the certificate indicating attendance, along with the appropriate receipts in order to be eligible for reimbursements.
Professional Development Reimbursement. The Employer acknowledges that Professional Development referred to in Clause 13.01 is activity required of all Regular Full-Time and Regular Pro-Rated employees, and benefits the Employer. The Employer further acknowledges that such activity shall incur costs in relation to items including but not limited to travel, journal subscriptions, membership fees, conference registration fees, books, non-Employer studio facilities, studio materials and equipment, and undertakes to support such activity wholly or in part by making one thousand eight hundred ($1,800.00) per fiscal year available to each Regular Full-Time employee for these purposes. For each Regular Pro-Rated employee this amount shall be pro-rated. Professional Development Reimbursement shall be made in accordance with the following procedures:
(A) such expense shall require approval by the Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Research;
(B) such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(C) submission of receipts shall be required before reimbursement can be made; and
(D) the Employer will follow Canada Customs and Revenue guidelines with regard to reporting requirements. If a reimbursement for equipment is requested, a T4A (taxable benefit) for income tax purposes will not be issued if the Employee acknowledges that the purchased goods will serve entirely for professional purposes and not for personal purposes. By his/her signature on the PDR claim form, the Employee acknowledges that the purchased goods are the property of NSCAD. Should the Employee leave NSCAD within a three (3) year time frame and wish to retain the item, he/she will have to reimburse NSCAD on a pro rata basis according to the number of years elapsed following the acquisition of the item. In the eventuality that Canada Revenue Agency does not accept the exemption of such an expense, that expense would become the responsibility of the Employee. If an Employee does not respect the conditions referred to above, a T4A will be issued for the acquired asset item. If a reimbursement for personal interest training is requested, a T4A (taxable benefit) for income tax purposes will be issued. The Employee should clearly note on the PDR claim form that the training is for personal interest. Approved travel shall require employees to ensure that the appropriate Division Chair has been notified of the absence and suitable arrangements have been made for any missed classes.
Professional Development Reimbursement. Employees (excluding Engineering Managers) are eligible for reimbursement of up to six hundred twenty-five dollars ($625) for each two (2) year period beginning on January 1, 1999, for memberships in professional organizations, professional license fees required by the employee’s classification, subscriptions to professional publications, attendance fees at job-related professional development activities and purchase of job-related computer hardware and software (excludes automation connectivity, support, or subscription fees) from a standardized County-approved list or with Department Head approval, provided each employee complies with the provisions of the Computer Use and Security Policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors and the applicable manuals. In order to receive reimbursement, the employee must have been in an eligible classification when the expense was incurred. Each professional development reimbursement request must be approved by the Department Head and submitted through the regular demand process. Demands must be accompanied by proof of payment (copy of invoice or receipt). Certification regarding compliance with the County’s computer use and security policy may be required. Questions regarding appropriateness of request will be answered by the Office of the County Administrator.
Professional Development Reimbursement. 20.01 Effective July 1, 2019, the University will provide a professional development fund of $40,000 annually, in addition to the allowance provided in Article 20.
Professional Development Reimbursement. The Board will establish a professional development account with the following cap as stated in the year: Each year for the term of the contract = seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00). This account will be used for reimbursement for graduate study in education courses for unit members according to the terms below:
A. The Board agrees to reimburse up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per quarter hour or two hundred dollars ($200.00) per semester hour for graduate study in education courses. Reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of tuition per hour.
B. Courses in teaching methods and courses designed to improve instruction may be accepted for reimbursement credit if prior approval is given by the Superintendent.
C. For Distribution Date: Application to Treasurer hand delivered by June 30 or postmarked by Board Approval July meeting Disbursement* Sept. 15 Transcripts must be on file prior to disbursement dates.
D. Modules earned must be while in the employment of the Beaver Local Board of Education for payment to be received.
E. A grade of at least a "B" must be achieved in the course as evidenced by an official transcript or completed credit at an accredited university (or a "PASS" November 15th for all approved course work taken during the preceding six-for Pass/Fail courses).
F. The unit member must work in the Beaver Local System for at least one full year after receiving the tuition reimbursement. If the teacher fails to teach in the district for the required period, the amount of reimbursement received during the prior school year shall be deducted from the employee's final pay.
G. Reimbursement shall be paid by stipend check and shall be distributed by Sept. 15 for all approved course work taken during the preceding twelve (12)-month period (from July 1 to June 30). The treasurer shall calculate the total cost of all course work submitted for reimbursement and shall divide that amount available in the account to determine the ratio of cost to reimbursement. Such reimbursements shall not exceed the actual cost experience of any unit member, and the total of such reimbursements shall not exceed the amount available in the account for that year.
