Common use of Professional Development Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

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.

Professional Development Reimbursement. The Board School Committee will establish a professional development account with the following cap as stated place in the yearschool budget: Each year for the term of the contract = seventeen thousand dollars (2012-2013 School Year: $17,000.00). This account will 30,000 2013-2014 School Year: $30,000 2014-2015 School Year: $30,000 said sums to be used for reimbursement for graduate study in education courses for unit members according professional development during each such school year. Each eligible teacher shall be entitled to a portion of the budgeted sum equal to the terms below: A. total budgeted sum divided by the number of eligible teachers. The Board agrees Committee shall reimburse this amount 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 defray the cost of tuition and fees for professional development completed by Carlisle teachers at colleges, universities, professional training schools, conferences, workshops and summer courses with, where applicable, a grade sufficient for credit toward an advanced degree, subject to the following. Hotel rooms rates and travel costs associated with approved professional development activities shall be reimbursable as part of the total individual allocation. By September 15th of each year, the School Business Manager will confirm the number of contracted teachers with the CTA Treasurer. The amount of professional development money per hourteacher for that year will be verified. B. Courses 1. All courses, workshops, and conferences shall be approved in teaching methods and courses designed to improve instruction may be accepted for reimbursement credit if prior approval is given advance by the SuperintendentSuperintendent and shall be relevant to the teacher’s current assignment or part of a degree program consistent with the teacher’s professional goal in the Carlisle System; such approval shall not be withheld unreasonably. The Carlisle Public Schools will pay the cost of tuition and fees for district-mandated courses, workshops, conferences, or specialized training (such as Open Circle, Research for Better Teaching). This amount will be funded separately from professional development reimbursement funds. C. For Distribution Date: Application to Treasurer hand delivered by June 30 or postmarked by Board Approval July meeting Disbursement* Sept. 15 Transcripts 2. Evidence of successful completion and proof of payment must be on file submitted prior to disbursement datesreimbursement. 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 reimbursement3. 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 made within 30 days after all approved course work taken during the preceding twelve (12)-month period (from July 1 previous requirements have been met. 4. All contracted teachers who are employed at 50% F.T.E. or greater are eligible to June 30)participate in these provisions. 5. The treasurer shall calculate the total cost of all course work submitted All requests for reimbursement and shall divide that for the current school year must be submitted by July 10. All requests for reimbursement must be submitted within 30 days of receipt either of a grade report or other evidence of successful completion. 6. If, after the July 10th deadline, the entire budgeted amount available in has not been expended, individual teachers whose professional development expenses have exceeded the account amount to determine the ratio of cost which they were entitled will be eligible to receive additional reimbursement. Such reimbursements shall reimbursement will be an amount equal to the total amount of the unexpended funds in this account divided by the number of teachers eligible for such reimbursement, provided total individual reimbursement does not exceed the actual cost experience total amount spent by the teacher. A list of any unit memberall approved professional development reimbursements to include the teachers’ names, amount requested, and amount reimbursed, will be compiled by the total of such reimbursements shall not exceed Carlisle School System for each fiscal year. The list will be given to the amount CTA Executive Board on December 1, March 1, and June 1. 7. If, after Section 6 above has been administered, there are still funds available in this Professional Development account, the account remaining funds shall be made available for that the Professional Improvement Program, designed to advance the Carlisle School system goals. By July 15, the Carlisle School System will provide to the CTA Executive Board a final accounting of the disbursement of these funds. 8. All professional development, as defined in Section A of this Article X, initiated in the current school year but not completed before July 1 and all professional development beginning July 1 or later is eligible for full reimbursement of the allocated amounts from the Professional Development Fund of the following school year.

Professional Development Reimbursement. Each employee shall obtain written approval from the CEO/Principal prior to enrollment in any course for which reimbursement is sought. Tuition assistance shall be provided only for courses that the employee and administration (CEO) agree in advance are directly relevant to the employee’s current job responsibilities or planned career progression. Tuition assistance shall be limited to the costs of tuition and fees at a duly authorized and accredited institution of higher education, up to $1,500 per course; tuition reimbursement is available to staff/teachers. Reimbursement of such costs and fees shall be provided upon receipt of evidence of satisfactory completion of coursework with a grade equivalent to B or better; and Prior to receipt of any tuition assistance, each employee shall be required to agree in writing to repay YSWPCS the full amount of tuition assistance received in the event that the employee resigns or retires from YSWPCS within one year of the date of receipt of the assistance. A teacher can be reimbursed up to a total of 6 semester credit hours per year. A teacher cannot be reimbursed for more than 2 courses per annum. The Board School will establish provide tuition assistance for a professional development account with maximum of five (5) teachers per year. However, the School may determine to grant tuition assistance to more than five (5) teachers per year if in its sole judgment, budgetary resources exist. The reimbursement per applicant will be based on the order in which applications for tuition reimbursement requests are submitted. The employee and administration must agree in advance that the courses are directly relevant to the employee’s current job responsibilities or planned career progression. The deadline to apply for tuition reimbursement is April 1st for the following cap as stated in the academic year: Each year . Employees eligible for the term of the contract = seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00). This account tuition reimbursement 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 coursesreimbursed. Reimbursement shall There will 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 any deductions from the tuition reimbursementreimbursement pay. If the teacher fails board of trustees, on the recommendation of the CEO or president of the Board, approves a staff member to teach in the district attend university/college for the required periodcertification or a degree program, the amount of reimbursement received during the prior school year shall be deducted from the employee's final pay. G. Reimbursement shall full tuition will 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 yearschool.

Professional Development Reimbursement. 6.4.1 The School Board shall reimburse each employee up to $275 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 May 22. Reimbursements shall be made in the order of requests received. 6.4.2 Applications will establish be processed by the building principal and/or special education director as received. The principal and/or special education director may 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 account expense is eligible for payment or reimbursement rests with the following cap as stated in principal and/or special education director. 6.4.3 Requests for prepayment shall be submitted to the year: Each year for principal and/or special education director at least 30 calendar days prior to the term start of the contract = seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00)workshop. This account If requests are not submitted prior to 30 calendar days, 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 As of May 22 each year, unencumbered professional development reimbursement funds may be used by the Board to authorize additional professional development reimbursement, up to a maximum of $400 (including the $275 in Section 6.4.1) per employee per year. Employees may request the use of these additional funds by submitting a letter and associated documentation to the Superintendent by May 22. These funds shall be applied to the additional requests until such funds are expended or requests have been met. After requests for additional reimbursement have been satisfied, any unencumbered funds shall be made available to supplement additional reimbursement for graduate study courses in education courses accordance with the procedure and maximum in Section 6.5.4. 6.4.6 If the employee fails to meet the criteria set forth in this article, he/she will be responsible for unit members according repaying any amounts advanced for professional development expense. Repayment will be payroll deduction prior to the terms below: A. The Board agrees end of the fiscal year as agreed 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 courseson the approval form submitted by the employee. Reimbursement shall not exceed In extenuating circumstances, an appeal of the cost withholding of tuition per hour. B. Courses in teaching methods and courses designed to improve instruction money may be accepted for reimbursement credit if prior approval is given by made in writing to 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.