Common use of Professional Growth Activities (P Clause in Contracts

Professional Growth Activities (P. G.A. Days) A teacher may request a substitute for one (1) day of released time for consultation, visitation, workshop, or similar activities regarding programs that have applicability to their classroom responsibilities. The BOARD will allocate funds to provide up to fifty (50) days of released time for staff to engage in professional growth activities. These professional growth activities may take place in our school district or other districts. Any teacher may request released time by filling out the appropriate forms which will be made available in every school office. The form should be forwarded to the ASSOCIATION Professional Growth Activities Chairperson who shall recommend approval or denial of the request within the above guidelines and who shall forward the form to the Assistant Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent shall approve or deny the request and shall deliver a copy to the Personnel Office, to the ASSOCIATION chairperson, and to the teacher requesting the released time. It is understood that the approval or denial by the Assistant Superintendent shall not be unreasonable. Forms shall be delivered to the Assistant Superintendent at least five (5) days prior to the date a substitute is requested so that notification to the Personnel Office shall reach that office by at least 1:30 p.m. prior to the date of requested released time. These days will not be used for activities related to negotiations, grievances, or similar ASSOCIATION activities, it being the intent that these days will be used for experience related to the individual’s area of teaching responsibility. Misuse of these days will result in administrative discipline.