Technology Training Hours. This stipend recognizes that technology is continually changing and that training needs are constant and required on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis. These training needs are individualized depending on employees’ assignment, changes in curriculum and changes in instructional tools. The stipend is contingent on continuing passage of the District’s technology levy. Employees shall be entitled to receive up to 7.5 hours of compensation at per diem for training activities related to implementation and integration of the District’s technology systems and programs. By signing below, an employee attests to completing 7.5 hours of self-paced and individualized training and/or District provided training which will assist in the performance of one’s duties. These hours shall be documented on a timesheet submitted on or before June 30 each year describing the training activities and date or dates worked. The two following questions must be answered and this form must be signed by the Employee and Principal and attached to the timesheet.
Technology Training Hours. All classified employees will be provided access to the hardware and software determined by the District to be necessary for the effective performance of an employee’s duties and twenty-six (26) hours (prorated for employees hired after the first workday of the school year) specifically related to technology training relevant for classified educators. This includes, but is not limited to, the technology day in the MISD August training, as capacity allows. The use of these hours will be mutually agreed to by the employee and the employee’s supervisor. The District will provide and/or promote training opportunities specific to the employees’ responsibilities and professional interests that fall under the technology category. For those classified employees whose additional training hours may be taken during the regular workday, workday hours that were supplanted for training purposes may be utilized on an overtime basis. The District will identify eight (8) of the twenty-six (26) hours of technology training to be paid at double (2 times) the employee’s regular hourly rate and count as sixteen (16) of the twenty-six
Technology Training Hours. All classified employees will be provided 26 hours (prorated for employees hired after the first work day of the school year) specifically related to technology training relevant for classified educators. The use of these hours will be mutually agreed to by the employee and the employee’s supervisor. For those classified employees whose additional training hours may be taken during the regular workday, workday hours that were supplanted for training purposes may be utilized on an overtime basis.
Technology Training Hours. All classified employees will be provided access to the hardware and software determined by the District to be necessary for the effective performance of an employee’s duties and twenty-six (26) hours (prorated for employees hired after the first workday of the school year) specifically related to technology training relevant for classified educators. This includes, but is not limited to, the technology day in the MISD August training, as capacity allows. The use of these hours will be mutually agreed to by the employee and the employee’s supervisor. The District will provide and/or promote training opportunities specific to the employees’ responsibilities and professional interests that fall under the technology category. For those classified employees whose additional training hours may be taken during the regular workday, workday hours that were supplanted for training purposes may be utilized on an overtime basis. Consistent with RCW 28A.320.330, tech training options for custodians, bus drivers and other relevant classified staff will include training related to: (a) the installation and integration of modernized technology systems, products and services for operations and instruction; and (b) training related to the installation and/or use of the hardware, software, and online applications which are an integral part of the District's technology systems, facilities, or projects. This may include: • Hands on learning and vendor-provided training on technologically-upgraded new equipment (e.g., 360 machines, specialized equipment, etc.); and • Fire system and security system training (e.g., how to swap out faulty equipment, etc.).
