PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT. 17.1 It is agreed that professional competence and growth is enhanced through teacher participation in educational conferences. Staff participation in such conferences is subject to budget limitations and administrative approval. 17.2 It is agreed that in some instances it will be necessary for selected teachers to get additional preparation to meet the needs of the district. The Board agrees to pay tuition costs for such preparation provided that: .1 Such credit is not used to obtain advanced degree or certification, .2 Such credit is not used to qualify for additional salary allowance, .3 Teacher makes application prior to taking such preparation and receives administrative approval. 17.3 Since teacher reassignment may create special needs for in-service and other training for some teachers, the Staff Development Committee will continue to provide such in-service and training as they deem necessary within the limitation of available funds.
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