Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2017, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards or $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their initial probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
Professional Growth Award. A professional growth award of $50 upon the completion of 1 professional growth unit (PGU). A maximum of 6 PGUs may be earned in any one school year. All permanent unit members are eligible to participate. The award is payable in January or June of the school year in which it is earned. Payment will be made on 2nd semester classes that end after the June payroll timeline in July/August. Fractional units will not carryover. To qualify for reimbursement, the unit member must submit a transcript with a grade “C” or better or a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion of any approved, accredited college course work will be awarded 6 PGUs. For non-college coursework, including workshops, conferences, or other training through district approved organizations the following PGUs will be awarded:
Professional Growth Award. This Award shall be $500 per year for employees who meet the requirements of the award. Employees who have achieved permanency are eligible for the Professional Growth Award. However, the Award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on increased skill, ability, and personal development as evidenced by one or more of the following efforts to improve the capabilities of the employee during the period of employment with the District: • successful completion of in-service or other courses and workshops; • participation in approved educational organizations and special activities (seminars, conventions, conferences, institutes, lectures, etc.) and community organizations; • participation in a leadership role in professional associations or participation in committee work. An employee who wishes to apply for the Professional Growth Award will file an application with the Professional Growth Review Committee. The Review Committee will assign points for each course or activity. If the Review Committee approves the application, the points will be awarded upon verification of the completion of the course or activity. An Award is granted for every two hundred (200) hours accumulated, provided two (2) years have passed since any previous award. The change in salary will be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Committee.
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $1,080 per year for all supervisors who meet the requirements. A supervisor is eligible for a maximum of $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only supervisors who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the Award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the supervisor during the period of employment with the District.
6.6.1 An application for an award must be accompanied by appropriate documentation: e.g., official transcripts or verification specifying dates and hours. An award may only be awarded once every two years, for a maximum of $12,960.
6.6.2 An application must demonstrate a diversity of activities. The hours may be earned through a combination of the following:
6.6.2.1 Completion of college, adult or continuing education, or trade school courses. Each course must be approved and evidence of completion filed with the Director of Human Resources. The grade received in each course must be at least a “C” or a “Pass” to qualify and no hours are earned for an audited class. The calculation of hours for courses which are assigned a certain number of units will be based on the following: • one quarter unit = 12 hours • one semester unit = 18 hours The District agrees to waive, at the time of registration, basic fees required by Foothill or De Anza Colleges.
6.6.2.2 Attendance and participation in non-required district-in-service workshops related to the work of the district.
6.6.2.3 Participation in a leadership role of professional associations or participation in committee work.
6.6.2.4 Participation in educational organizations and agencies and special activities, such as seminars, conferences, conventions, institutes, and lectures offered by colleges, adult schools, professional associations, and community organizations.
6.6.2.5 No more than one award (or 200 hours) may be earned for activities during a staff development leave. There will be no carryover of excess hours earned during a staff development leave. It is the responsibility of the employee to report all hours earned during a leave; if not reported, staff development leave hours will be withheld. There will be no premium points awarded for Staff Development Leave activities.
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Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2017, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards earned on or after July 1, 2017 shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards or $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2017, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards shall be
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $840 per year for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of $8,400 in Professional Growth Awards. Any worker who has received ten (10) Professional Growth Awards by June 30, 2008 shall have their awards adjusted to the maximum amount of $8,400.00. Any worker who has received an award of less than $840 per year shall have that award adjusted to $840.00 per year upon completion of an additional award, up to a maximum of $8,400.00. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
Professional Growth Award. 21.7.1 Effective July 1, 2017, when an employee has completed nine (9) approved credit points, he/she shall receive a professional growth award equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of his/her annual base salary exclusive of overtime and all other stipends, payable on the following June 30. The award shall be two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the employee's base salary payable each following June 30 throughout the employee’s service to MCOE. An additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) award may be earned two (2) years thereafter. A maximum of three (3) such awards totaling seven and one- half percent (7.5%) shall be allowed per employee. Each new award shall be paid annually on June 30. This provision shall not apply to Associate Teachers who are assigned to work in the MESRP program.
21.7.2 When an employee assigned to work as an Associate Teacher in the MESRP Program has completed nine (9) approved credit points, he/she shall receive a
21.7.3 An employee can only apply a maximum of nine (9) credit points within any fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
21.7.4 In the event an employee completes more than nine (9) units in any fiscal year, the employee may submit the additional units for the next professional growth increment.
21.7.5 If an employee has completed nine (9) units successfully but resigns or is terminated before the award is granted, the employee shall not be entitled to the award. If the employee is laid off before the award is granted, he/she shall be entitled to the award. When the laid off employee is rehired within 39 months, his/her professional growth awards shall be reinstated as though no break in service had occurred.
21.7.6 Employees who are currently receiving a professional growth award under the program in effect prior to July 1, 2017, shall continue to receive the same dollar amount they are currently receiving for those increment(s). Those employees may in addition earn a maximum of 3 professional growth awards (up to 27 units) as provided by the awards that become effective on July 1, 2017.
Professional Growth Award. Effective July 1, 2014, the maximum payment for Professional Growth Awards earned on or after July 1, 2014 shall be $1080 per year, at the rate of $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment, for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of 12 awards and $12,960 in Professional Growth Awards. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. Further, awards earned prior to July 1, 2014 but on or after July 1, 2000 and paid at the rate of $70 per month for each month of contracted assignment, shall be increased, effective July 1, 2014, to $90 per month for each month of contracted assignment. For example, an award earned in 2003 and paid at the rate of $70 per month of contracted assignment shall be increased to $90 per month of contracted assignment beginning with payroll for the month of July 2014. Awards earned prior to July 1, 2000 shall continue to be paid at the amount in effect as of June 30, 2014. Awards earned on or after July 1, 2000 and paid at a rate less than $70 per month shall continue to be paid at the amount in effect as of June 30, 2014. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through ...
Professional Growth Award. This award shall be $840 per year for all workers who meet the requirements. A worker is eligible for a maximum of $5,040 in Professional Growth Awards. Workers currently receiving PGA’s above the $5,040 level are eligible for one additional Professional Growth Award. Although only workers who have successfully completed their probation period are eligible to apply, the award does not depend upon longevity in a position but on the successful completion of and participation in activities designed to enhance and update performance through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and associations, to improve the capabilities of the worker during the period of employment with the District. A worker who wishes to fulfill the criteria for the Professional Growth Award shall file an application with the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Review Panel shall assign hours for each course or activity. For every 200 hours accumulated, the award shall be made and the change in salary shall be effective on the first of the month following the final acceptance of verification by the Review Panel. Two years of service in paid status after the last award is given, a worker is eligible for another award. Those workers who received a Professional Growth award prior to the existing program shall continue to receive that award. Details of the plan are in Appendix B. Application forms for approval of courses and activities shall be available in the Office of Human Resources and from members of the Professional Growth Review Panel. The Professional Growth Award is awarded independently of Longevity and is based on growth beyond normal requirements of the position through specific efforts during the period of employment. Changes to this award become effective the first of the month following ratification of this contract. Classified hourly employees are not eligible for Professional Growth Awards.
