Common use of Units for Salary Advancement Clause in Contracts

Units for Salary Advancement. Credit for additional units beyond a bachelor’s degree must be approved in advance of registration. Credit for additional units beyond a regular credential or degree must be limited to 15 semester units in a fiscal year, July to June. Units may be accrued over more than one year. One semester unit equals a minimum of 15 hours of class time There shall be no exception to this paragraph except in those cases where an employee requests and receives approval from the District prior to the completion of the course. Types of academic courses and/or professional training that shall be considered for salary schedule column advancement credit shall meet one of the following criteria: • Graduate level, post BA courses provided by accredited universities that may be recognized as part of an advanced degree, credential or certificate. • Other coursework, training or conferences in person or virtual that will enhance job performance or effectiveness. Coursework, training, or conferences in this category shall demonstrate academic or professional standards through one (1) of the following: lecture/presentation, interaction with the instructor/trainer/presenter, interaction with class participants, formal assessments (i.e. chapter test, midterm, or final exam), or assignments/projects (i.e. research paper, unit plan or presentation). Lower-division courses may be considered if they enhance job performance and teacher effectiveness. Beginning in 2023-2024, courses accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing that are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) shall count towards advancement on the salary schedule. One (1) CEU shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) hours of class time. CEUs earned for the purpose of maintaining a California Nursing License shall be eligible for salary advancement of two (2) CEUs maximum every two years. All pre-approved CEUs may also contribute towards the annual cap of 15 semester units for salary progression. All coursework and/or professional training applied toward units for advancement must occur outside the regular workday and meet the employee’s assignment or professional growth goals as approved by the site principal. Units earned through conferences, classes, workshops, and courses paid for with District funds and/or attended during contract time will not be eligible for salary advancement. University extension units based on accumulated hours of workshop/conference attendance will not be eligible for salary advancement unless an employee receives prior approval and elects to pay additional fees for unit credit. The deadline for filing transcripts of courses for salary column advancement shall be September 10. The District may waive this deadline for unusual or extenuating circumstances.

Units for Salary Advancement. Credit for additional units beyond a bachelor’s degree must be approved in advance of registration. Credit for additional units beyond a regular credential or degree must be limited to 15 semester units in a fiscal year, July to June. Units may be accrued over more than one year. One semester unit equals a minimum of 15 hours of class time There shall be no exception to this paragraph except in those cases where an employee requests and receives approval from the District prior to the completion of the course. Types of academic courses and/or professional training that shall be considered for salary schedule column advancement credit shall meet one of the following criteria: •  Graduate level, post BA courses provided by accredited universities that may be recognized as part of an advanced degree, credential or certificate. •  Other coursework, training or conferences in person or virtual that will enhance job performance or effectiveness. Coursework, training, or conferences Professional training in this category shall demonstrate academic or professional standards rigor through one (1) of the following: lecture/presentation, interaction with the instructor/trainer/presenter, interaction with class participants, formal assessments (i.e. chapter test, midterm, or final exam), or assignments/projects (i.e. research paper, unit plan or presentation). Lower-division courses may be considered if they enhance job performance and teacher effectiveness. Beginning in 2023-2024, courses accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing that are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) shall count towards advancement on the salary schedule. One (1) CEU shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) hours of class time. CEUs earned for the purpose of maintaining a California Nursing License shall be eligible for salary advancement of two (2) CEUs maximum every two years. All pre-approved CEUs may also contribute towards the annual cap of 15 semester units for salary progression. All coursework and/or professional training applied toward units for advancement must occur outside the regular workday work day and meet the employee’s assignment or professional growth goals as approved by the site principal. Units earned through conferences, classes, workshops, and courses paid for with District funds and/or attended during contract time will not be eligible for salary advancement. University extension units based on accumulated hours of workshop/conference attendance will not be eligible for salary advancement unless an employee receives prior approval and AND elects to pay additional fees for unit credit. The deadline for filing transcripts of courses for salary column advancement shall be September 10. The District may waive this deadline for unusual or extenuating circumstances.

Units for Salary Advancement. Credit for additional units beyond a bachelor’s degree must be approved in advance of registration. Credit for additional units beyond a regular credential or degree must be limited to 15 semester units in a fiscal year, July to June. Units may be accrued over more than one year. One semester unit equals a minimum of 15 hours of class time There shall be no exception to this paragraph except in those cases where an employee requests and receives approval from the District prior to the completion of the course. Types of academic courses and/or professional training that shall be considered for salary schedule column advancement credit shall meet one of the following criteria: • Graduate level, post BA courses provided by accredited universities that may be recognized as part of an advanced degree, credential or certificate. • Other coursework, training or conferences in person or virtual that will enhance job performance or effectiveness. Coursework, training, In person or conferences virtual professional training in this category shall demonstrate academic or professional standards rigor through one (1) of the following: lecture/presentation, interaction with the instructor/trainer/presenter, interaction with class participants, formal assessments (i.e. chapter test, midterm, or final exam), or assignments/projects (i.e. research paper, unit plan or presentation). Lower-division courses may be considered if they enhance job performance and teacher effectiveness. Beginning in 2023-2024, courses accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing that are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) shall count towards advancement on the salary schedule. One (1) CEU shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) hours of class time. CEUs earned for the purpose of maintaining a California Nursing License shall be eligible for salary advancement of two (2) CEUs maximum every two years. All pre-approved CEUs may also contribute towards the annual cap of 15 semester units for salary progression. All coursework and/or professional training applied toward units for advancement must occur outside the regular workday and meet the employee’s assignment or professional growth goals as approved by the site principal. Units earned through conferences, classes, workshops, and courses paid for with District funds and/or attended during contract time will not be eligible for salary advancement. University extension units based on accumulated hours of workshop/conference attendance will not be eligible for salary advancement unless an employee receives prior approval and AND elects to pay additional fees for unit credit. The deadline for filing transcripts of courses for salary column advancement shall be September 10. The District may waive this deadline for unusual or extenuating circumstances.

Units for Salary Advancement. Credit for additional units beyond a bachelor’s degree must be approved in advance of registration. Credit for additional units beyond a regular credential or degree must be limited to 15 semester units in a fiscal year, July to June. Units may be accrued over more than one year. One semester unit equals a minimum of 15 hours of class time There shall be no exception to this paragraph except in those cases where an employee requests and receives approval from the District prior to the completion of the course. Types of academic courses and/or professional training that shall be considered for salary schedule column advancement credit shall meet one of the following criteria: • Graduate level, post BA courses provided by accredited universities that may be recognized as part of an advanced degree, credential or certificate. • Other coursework, training or conferences in person or virtual that will enhance job performance or effectiveness. Coursework, training, or conferences Professional training in this category shall demonstrate academic or professional standards rigor through one (1) of the following: lecture/presentation, interaction with the instructor/trainer/presenter, interaction with class participants, formal assessments (i.e. chapter test, midterm, or final exam), or assignments/projects (i.e. research paper, unit plan or presentation). Lower-division courses may be considered if they enhance job performance and teacher effectiveness. Beginning in 2023-2024, courses accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing that are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) shall count towards advancement on the salary schedule. One (1) CEU shall be equivalent to fifteen (15) hours of class time. CEUs earned for the purpose of maintaining a California Nursing License shall be eligible for salary advancement of two (2) CEUs maximum every two years. All pre-approved CEUs may also contribute towards the annual cap of 15 semester units for salary progression. All coursework and/or professional training applied toward units for advancement must occur outside the regular workday and meet the employee’s assignment or professional growth goals as approved by the site principal. Units earned through conferences, classes, workshops, and courses paid for with District funds and/or attended during contract time will not be eligible for salary advancement. University extension units based on accumulated hours of workshop/conference attendance will not be eligible for salary advancement unless an employee receives prior approval and AND elects to pay additional fees for unit credit. The deadline for filing transcripts of courses for salary column advancement shall be September 10. The District may waive this deadline for unusual or extenuating circumstances.