Common use of Term and General Provisions Clause in Contracts

Term and General Provisions. MASTERS LEVEL Beginning January 1, 2014, only a licensed Masters Degree (M.S.) in the content area (as defined in Article III) will move a teacher to the Masters level on the Salary System. Courses must be graduate level in the content area for M.S. degree and M.S.+15. To earn MS +15, all courses must be taken after MS is reached. STIPENDS A. Continuing Education Stipend 1. Dual Credit Stipend - A teacher pursuing course work toward earning a Masters Degree in their content area may receive a stipend from WBCCSC. WBCCSC will pay a $500 per credit hour between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020. Prior approval of the building Principal and Superintendent is required. The stipend will be paid upon WBCCSC receiving an official college credit verifying the credits were earned. If a teacher leaves WBCCSC within the time frames stated below after earning his/her Masters Degree, the teacher is responsible for reimbursement of the following. • 1 year – 75% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 2 years – 50% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 3 years – 25% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 4 years or longer – Reimbursement is not required B. Daycare 1. Beginning January 1, 2018, the district will pay a monthly single stipend per employee of $100 toward the cost of daycare from August – May for dependents of certificated employees between birth and age 3 or until the child is eligible to enroll in pre-kindergarten. The following will need to be provided by the employee in order to receive payment: • Tax record or divorce settlement showing the child’s care is the certificated employees' responsibility. • A copy of monthly billing statement from the state licensed daycare provider.

Term and General Provisions. MASTERS LEVEL Beginning January 1, 2014, only a licensed Masters Degree (M.S.) in the content area (as defined in Article III) will move a teacher to the Masters level on the Salary System. Courses must be graduate level in the content area for M.S. degree and M.S.+15. To earn MS +15, all courses must be taken after MS is reached. STIPENDS A. Continuing Education Stipend 1. Dual Credit Stipend - A teacher pursuing course work toward earning a Masters Degree in their content area may receive a stipend from WBCCSC. WBCCSC will pay a $500 per credit hour between July 1, 20192023, and June 30, 20202024. Prior approval of the building Principal and Superintendent is required. The stipend will be paid upon WBCCSC receiving an official college credit verifying the credits were earned. 2. Additional Licensure – A teacher earning additional licensure or degree in an area mutually agreed upon by the Superintendent may have the tuition and associated fees paid for by WBCCSC upon the receipt of documentation from the teacher verifying successful completion of the coursework and payment(s) made to the approved institution. If a teacher leaves WBCCSC within the time frames stated below after earning his/her Masters DegreeDegree or additional licensure, the teacher is responsible for reimbursement of per the following. following schedule: • 1 year – 75% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 2 years – 50% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 3 years – 25% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 4 years or longer – Reimbursement is not required B. Daycare 1. Beginning January 1, 2018, the district will pay a monthly single stipend per employee of $100 toward the cost of daycare from August – May for dependents of certificated employees between birth and age 3 or until the child is eligible to enroll in pre-pre- kindergarten. The following will need to be provided by the employee in order to receive payment: • Tax record or divorce settlement showing the child’s care is the certificated employees' responsibility. • A copy of monthly billing statement from the state licensed daycare provider.

Term and General Provisions. MASTERS LEVEL Beginning January 1, 2014, only a licensed Masters Degree (M.S.) in the content area (as defined in Article III) will move a teacher to the Masters level on the Salary System. Courses must be graduate level in the content area for M.S. degree and M.S.+15. To earn MS +15, all courses must be taken after MS is reached. STIPENDS A. Continuing Education Stipend 1. Dual Credit Stipend - A teacher pursuing course work toward earning a Masters Degree in their content area may receive a stipend from WBCCSC. WBCCSC will pay a $500 per credit hour between July 1, 20192022, and June 30, 20202023. Prior approval of the building Principal and Superintendent is required. The stipend will be paid upon WBCCSC receiving an official college credit verifying the credits were earned. If a teacher leaves WBCCSC within the time frames stated below after earning his/her Masters Degree, the teacher is responsible for reimbursement of the following. • 1 year – 75% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 2 years – 50% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 3 years – 25% of the total amount received from WBCCSC • 4 years or longer – Reimbursement is not required B. Daycare 1. Beginning January 1, 2018, the district will pay a monthly single stipend per employee of $100 toward the cost of daycare from August – May for dependents of certificated employees between birth and age 3 or until the child is eligible to enroll in pre-kindergarten. The following will need to be provided by the employee in order to receive payment: • Tax record or divorce settlement showing the child’s care is the certificated employees' responsibility. • A copy of monthly billing statement from the state licensed daycare provider.