APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. Application for professional growth may be approved by the Superintendent. Application must be submitted in writing no less than thirty (30) days before the scheduled activity. Release time may be granted by the Superintendent if the activity occurs during work hours for contracted days.
APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. 20.4.1 After completion of probation, a unit member may submit an application every two years. It is the responsibility of the bargaining unit member to apply for Professional Growth using the application in Appendix F and the following schedule: Professional Growth shall be submitted based upon unit(s) completed within a two-year fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Application and supporting documents including official transcripts, for courses completed July 1 to June 30 for a two-year period, shall be submitted to Human Resources by July 15th, in order to be Board approved during the month of August. However, where courses are taken within SJECCD, unofficial transcripts are permitted and the unofficial transcripts shall be produced by Human Resources. Once approved, payments shall be made in accordance with Section 20.5.1.
APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. The administration of the school system shall be responsible for the keeping of proper records regarding professional growth and giving notice to the teacher one
APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. Permanent classified employees may wish to improve their opportunities for advancement in the district or improve job skills by professional growth. It is the responsibility of the individual employee to apply for Professional Growth credit, to receive prior approval from the District and to verify satisfactory completion of all course work. Professional Growth units will be granted for those academic and professional growth activities that are beneficial to the employee’s assignment, promotional advancement and District goals. Employees must obtain approval from the Business Manager prior to enrolling in a professional growth program. Requests for approval shall be submitted on the standard District form (Exhibit C). In the event that the Business Manager disapproves, the employee may appeal to the Superintendent. No professional growth award credit shall be awarded for any courses conferences, workshops, or activities which are funded in part or in whole with District funds for costs such as registration fees, transportation or mileage, reimbursement, or other expenses related to the activity or for activities which take place during assigned work time.
