Professional Growth Fund. 23.1.1 The Employer shall establish a Professional Growth Fund for employees covered by this Agreement. The Employer shall contribute Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) annually to the fund, and in addition will contribute up to Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) provided that the additional contribution is matched by the Union. The residual of the fund shall be carried forward from year to year. 23.1.2 The Professional Growth Fund shall be used to provide employees with professional development activities in accordance with guidelines developed by a Joint Committee consisting of four (4) representatives of the Union with a single vote each, two (2) representatives GYPSD Administration with two (2) votes each. 23.1.3 The Employer shall provide leave with pay for employees participating in activities supported by the Professional Growth Fund.
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