Unit Compensation. In accordance with the requirements of this article, permanent employee shall be granted a stipend of $400.00 per year on going upon successful completion of twelve (12) semester units or the equivalent of (15 hours equals 1 unit), or approved professional growth work which is not paid for by the District or completed on paid time. The deadline for filing any approved units, transcripts or documentation will be June 30th. Any extensions must be preapproved on a case by case basis by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Each permanent employee may receive a maximum of four (4) increases in their career with the District. The employee will not be eligible for a stipend incentive if any portion of the cost of the professional growth activity was borne by the District. Credit will not be approved if attendance/participation occurs during the employee’s normal working day and/or the employee is paid for service to the District at the same time. Training or instruction undertaken at District request and paid for by the District is not a part of the professional growth incentive program. Credit will not be granted for training or coursework required by State or Federal law to maintain a credential or license required to continue employment in a given classification. All records must be kept by the Director of Human Resources. It is the employee’s responsibility to verify and monitor his/her progress.
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