PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. 2 The District will maintain a tuition reimbursement program for bargaining unit members so as to
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. The Board and Association believe that continuing education and professional growth is beneficial to the quality of classroom instruction. The Board will establish an individual nontransferable account of $700.00 for each full-time employee per year and $350.00 for each half-time employee per year for the purpose of providing professional growth. Each employee may use the money in this account to obtain additional training or to apply said funds to expenses for professional leave. Attendance at a workshop/class when directed by an administrator will not be deducted from the individual's professional growth account. In addition employees may use these funds to cover the cost of background checks and required state certifications for extracurricular contracts. All hours newly obtained through tuition reimbursement shall be graduate hours from an accredited college, university, or recognized teacher training program. Hours must be related to education or subject related areas. If there is a question on tuition reimbursement criteria, it is suggested that the Superintendent be contacted for approval prior to enrollment. Employees shall submit proof of successful completion (passing or a grade of “C” or above) of course work or training to the Board Treasurer. Professional leave expenses shall be reimbursed upon the submission of the appropriate receipts to the Board Treasurer. Current purchase order procedure shall be required. The Board will provide each National Board Certificate candidate with one professional day for preparing for the certification process. The Board will reimburse up to $300 for the National Board Certification application fee upon obtaining National Board Certification.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. The District will maintain a tuition reimbursement program for members of the bargaining unit so as to enable unit members to achieve professional growth. See CSEA Contract Article 12, Section 12.3 and subsections 12.3.1 and 12.3.2 Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines The following are specific guidelines to Tuition Reimbursement pursuant to Article 12.3, available to permanent employees only. (Must have passed probationary period) Failure to submit reimbursement claims in a timely fashion after completion may result in payment being denied. Claim form must be submitted within one (1) month following the end of the fiscal year in which the course was taken. All reimbursement claims are to be submitted to the Division of Human Resources with a claim form attached and signed by the employee. Please include all receipts for tuition, books, fees, and evidence of successful completion of the course(s). SUSPENSION, DEMOTION OR DISMISSAL Although such action is seldom necessary, you should be aware that the District reserves the right to take disciplinary action respecting a permanent classified employee, subject to the provisions of the CSEA Contract, CVUSD AR4218 a, b, c, and the Education Code, for the following reasons:
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. The District will maintain a tuition reimbursement program for members of the bargaining unit so as to enable unit members to achieve professional growth. See CSEA Contract Article 12, Section 12.3 and subsections 12.3.1 and 12.3.2 Tuition Reimbursement Guidelines The following are specific guidelines to Tuition Reimbursement pursuant to Article 12.3, available to permanent employees only. (Must have passed probationary period) Claim form must be submitted within one (1) month following completion of course. Approved reimbursements will be processed three (3) times per year, i.e., Summer, Fall and Spring semester. Approved reimbursements will be issued in a reasonable time period three (3) times per year. i.e., conclusion of Summer, Fall and Spring semesters. Failure to submit reimbursement claims in a timely fashion after completion may result in payment being denied. All reimbursement claims are to be submitted to the Division of Human Resources with a claim form attached and signed by the employee. Please include all receipts for tuition, materials, and a copy of report card. SUSPENSION, DEMOTION OR DISMISSAL Although such action is seldom necessary, you should be aware that the District reserves the right to take disciplinary action respecting a permanent classified employee, subject to the provisions of the CSEA Contract, CVUSD AR4218 a, b, c, and the Education Code, for the following reasons:
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. A. The Board and Association believe that continuing education and professional growth are beneficial to the quality of classroom instruction.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. 19.1 Professional Growth and Development With the prior written approval of the Employee’s immediate supervisor, and the Superintendent or designee, all employees may apply for and be released with full pay (if on a workday) to attend conventions, workshops, conferences, visit exemplary programs, and participate in other work-related growth activities. Expenses which may qualify for reimbursement include registration fees, mileage, and overnight and meal reimbursement, provided the expenses must be pre-approved. The procedure for obtaining approval for professional development is attached hereto as Appendix H and is non-contractual. In the event an Employee would like to be reimbursed for expenses associated with the aforementioned events, that Employee shall submit a written request for pre-approval to the Superintendent or designee stating the expenses for which reimbursement is sought. The District Office shall then determine which of the requested expenses, if any, the District will reimburse, and inform the Employee in writing of the determination. After an event, the Employee shall submit all documentation of any pre-approved expenses in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. Employees who take additional credit hours or CEU hours, which have a relationship to the skills the employees use in their employment in the District, as approved by the Superintendent or LPDC shall be reimbursed for tuition costs, as specified below, upon completion of the course provided the grade is not below a "C" if graded on a letter scale or is a “P” or “S” if graded on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory scale. An employee may be reimbursed under this Section for the required costs associated with maintaining, renewing or adding an educator certificate/license issued by the Ohio Department of Education. (Including the cost of the PRAXIS test for the third-grade reading guarantee). In addition, an employee who holds a supplemental contract is eligible for reimbursement under this Section for the costs associated with the employee’s PAV certificate renewal, if maintenance of such certificate is required. The Board shall annually appropriate an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the BA-0 step of the salary schedule for purposes of reimbursement under this Section. Employees must apply for tuition reimbursement prior to commencing the class. The amount of payment to a bargaining unit member shall not exceed six hundred dollars ($600.00) in any one school year. Written verification of the cost incurred and a copy of the grade sheet, transcript or other appropriate documentation shall be submitted to the Treasurer for payment. Documentation for reimbursement with respect to course expenses must be submitted not more than six (6) months after the end of the fiscal year in which the course is completed; reimbursement for other expenses requires a purchase order and submission of a receipt. If a course crosses over two (2) fiscal years, it is understood that reimbursement will be made in the later year. Payment will occur within ten (10) days of Board approval.
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