Common use of Professional Growth Days Clause in Contracts

Professional Growth Days. In addition to the one hundred and eighty-five (185) days of the regular teaching year, Members of the bargaining unit will have the opportunity to work additional days for professional growth and student recruitment, to be paid at the daily rate of the Member's base rate for that contract year pursuant to the following guidelines: 1. A Member whose most recent evaluation rating is “developing” or better may submit a written request for additional days for professional growth and student recruitment. The request shall be submitted at least four (4) weeks in advance of the requested day(s). 2. Each year the Members of the bargaining unit shall have the opportunity to receive up to five (5) professional growth days for activities leading to professional development. The Superintendent or designee will determine and direct the activities for all of the days utilized by Members new to the district and shall determine and direct the activities for one (1) of the days for all other Members. Members new to the District are those Members who are in the first year of teaching at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. 3. Members shall apply for professional growth days on the approved form. The plan must be approved by the Superintendent or designee. If rejected, the plan may be modified and resubmitted by the Member for reconsideration.

Professional Growth Days. In addition to the one hundred and eighty-five (185) days of the regular teaching year, Members of the bargaining unit will have the opportunity to work additional days for professional growth and student recruitment, to be paid at the daily rate of the Member's base rate for that contract year pursuant to the following guidelines: 1. A Member whose most recent evaluation rating is “developing” or better may submit a written request for additional days for professional growth and student recruitment. The request shall be submitted at least four (4) weeks in advance of the requested day(s). 2. Each year the Members of the bargaining unit shall have the opportunity to receive up to five (5) professional growth days for activities leading to professional development. The Superintendent or designee will determine and direct the activities for all of the days utilized by Members new to the district and shall determine and direct the activities for one (1) of the days for all other Members. Members new to the District are those Members who are in the first year of teaching at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. 3. Members shall apply for professional growth days on the approved form. The plan must be approved by the Superintendent or designee. If rejected, the plan may be modified and resubmitted by the Member for reconsideration. 4. Members may utilize professional growth days in hourly increments equal to six