Professional Growth Incentive. 3.1.1 Employees covered by this Resolution are eligible to participate in the professional growth incentive program. Employees may receive a reimbursement for professional memberships, subscriptions, professional training and attainment of academic degrees. Maximum reimbursement per fiscal year per employee shall be Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($625).
Professional Growth Incentive. 48.1 It is understood that the College and the Professional Administrators Association agree that one’s professional growth is necessary in assisting people to meet the changing needs of society and, more importantly, the needs of our students.
Professional Growth Incentive. The purpose of the professional growth incentive is to xxxxxx the growth or increase the effectiveness of individual employees and to improve the effectiveness of the organization. It is recognized that all staff should have the opportunity to participate in professional growth activities throughout their careers. It is essential to provide professional growth opportunities which motivate staff to acquire new skills and knowledge to provide options which compensate and/or reward effort which is directed toward both individual and organizational objectives. All professional growth incentive plans require approval by the supervisor and the Director of Human Resources prior to initiation of the professional growth activities. It is recognized that there are many avenues for achieving professional growth. These include educational and leadership activities, research, and school-community-civic involvement, and other activities. For the purpose of measuring these activities the professional growth unit concept has been adopted.
Professional Growth Incentive. For equivalency purposes, participation in a classroom, workshop, seminar, conference or clinic activity in an organized learning setting under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction is credited as follows: 90 clock hours equals one professional growth unit (PGU) To qualify for a professional growth incentive, the employee must successfully complete a total of 90 clock hours. No more than one PGI may be earned in a two year period. The employee may take up to five (5) years to complete a plan. If a five year time period expires and a plan is not completed, a new plan must be started.
Professional Growth Incentive. The district will agree to pay up to $300 per classified employee for Superintendent approved professional growth that furthers the role that the employee holds in the district and is deemed relevant to their position and beneficial to the students being served. The employee request will be put in writing with the rationale for the professional development. If the Superintendent denies funding, reason(s) for denial will be put in writing for the employee. The district will not compensate employees for attendance at these optional opportunities nor will it cover associated expenses unless it is only offered during work hours. Sub costs may be covered with part of the money allocated for the professional growth incentive. Employees may request these funds for recertification of endorsements or licenses as well.
Professional Growth Incentive. 1. The District and CSEA agree to establish a subcommittee of the Professional Growth Committee to be chaired by the Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources to further discuss interests in this area and to bring recommendations to the District and Association negotiating teams regarding contract language. Periodically, recommendations will be submitted to the Board after review by the negotiating teams. (See Appendix H, AR 4231.1.)
