Common use of PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Clause in Contracts

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 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-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.