Qualification for Educational Stipend. Classified employees may earn up to a maximum of 60 units of professional growth. An award of a $ 50.00 monthly stipend shall be granted for each block of 15 semester units related to the Classified Employees’ specific classification or area of employment and approved by the Classified Professional Standards Committee. The maximum monthly award for 60 units shall be $200.00. (This stipend is not to be included for purposes of computing any salary increases.) Units are to be earned in academic courses taken in college, X.X., Adult Education, or other educational experience such as attendance at institutes, lectures, workshops, seminars, or conferences. In order for units to qualify toward this stipend, they must be approved by the Classified Professional Standards Committee. Stipends shall be prorated for less than 6-hour employees.
